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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
A Refreshing New England Play.

From the moment the curtain rises on
Miss Petticoats, "the ideal New Eng
land play" which will be seen at the
Stanley Opera House, Oct. 8, only the
genuine breezy atmosphere of life in a
seaport town is established, and every
body is at once put into that receptive
mood which is sure guarantee that the
play is thorough pleasure to theatre
goers. 1t is strong, simple story of the
sea coast life in New England, that rings
absolutely true in its rich color and
quantity original. style of character,
which endears itself to the audience by
its very natural wholesomeness and
generosity. Scattering folk are proven
bially open hearted, liberal, witty peo-
pie, as refreshing as their own salt
breezes, and, as they move through the
scenes of Miss Petticoats," seem to
leave clean, pungent taste behind.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
Funeral of Mrs. Carter.

The funeral of Mrs. Isabel Paddock
Garter was held at the home of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harvlin Paddock
Wednesday afternoon and was largely
attended. Her pastor, Rev. DR.. S. G.
Barnes, officiated, assisted by Rev. George
w. c. Hill and Rev. Edward 7. Fair
banks. Music was furnished by the
South church quartette. DR.. Barnes
read the Scripture and offered prayer and
Rev. Mr.. Hill also gave Scriptural
selections. Mr.. Fairbanks spoke
appreciatively of her JOY ofliving ana
her buoyant spirit, closing the service
with a prayer. There was profusion
offoral tributes, among them being a
wreath from the College Club of which
she was president at the time of her
death. The bearers were DR.. Edward
II. Ross, DR.. c. A. Cramton, Frank H.
Brooks, J. H. Brooks, c. NJ. Berry and
H. w. Blodgett.
Among those from out of town who
attended the funeral were Mrs. J. H.
Hastings of Waitsheld, w. H. Halves
and Mrs. Walter Halves of Chicago,
Ruthven Monteith and daughter of Col
linsville, Conn, Miss Elizabeth Flint of
East Jaffrey, N. H., Mrs. Lyman P.
Wood of Mt. Vernon, n Y, and her
sister, Mrs. Ellen Putney Lane of Bur
lington.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
Academy Notes.

Of the former teachers of this Academy
Miss Scott is now at her home in Somers-
worth, n. H.; Miss Hough is in Ger
many for a winters study, and Mr..
Heistand is instructor in mathematics at
Duluth, Mass.
Last week Hugh Mackinnon and
Donald Emery were elected president and
secretary, respectively, of the class of 90.
At business meeting called Friday it
was decided that speaker from outside
the school should be secured once a
month for the Alliance.
The Athletic association has elected
son, and as secretary Dale Atwood.
The Student Board for this year is as
follows: Managing editor, Madeline
Randall; business manager, William
Walker; from the '0S class, Dwight
Wells, Miles Nelson, Anna Gibson, Dora
Wilson and Mary Simpson; from the
'09 class, William Boynton aud Winifred
Merrill.
Lester Cushman, one of the best
guards in the high schools of Massachu-
sets. has been giving the Academy foot
ball squad some valuable coaching the
past week. He has played on the Med
ford high school team six years. The
showing made at Littleton, Saturday,
was due largely to his coaching.
The Junior Middle class held their
election of officers last week and these
were elected; Pres, J H. Moore; vice pres,
]. Collett Frost; sec. Elsie L. Sargent
treas, Raymond A. Worthen; reception
committee, the above officers, Elizabeth
S. Peck, Clara H. Bailey, Roy F. Scott,
Mildred S. Stanley.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
A Successful Venture.

The committee in charge of the Bright
look Hospital lunch counter at the Fair
wishes to extend its hearty thanks to all
the merchants, PUBLISHERS Of local and
county papers, farmers, and towns
people, who contributed supplies and
money. Owing to their generosity the
expenses were not large, and the
generous patronage that the public gave
to the enterprise enabled the committee
to clear sum exceeding 5000 The
money will be used toward the equip
h1ent OF the new hospital building.
In closing up the counter number of
pie plates remained unclaimed, and with
out the name of the owner. They can
be found at the Y M. c. A. building.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

Miss Annie Brown, who has been at
Hotel Preston, Beach Bluff, has returned
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Johnson OF
Worcester, Mass, are spending few
days at the home Of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Francis Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole have moved from
the Wilson farm to Littleton and John
Kittredge has moved from Mrs Hud-
sons house to the Wilson farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White OF
Nashua N. H., were the guests of their
niece, Mrs. Mary Farnham, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Jewell of Lunenburg
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. James Wins
low last week. Mrs. Jewell will be
remembered as Miss Susie Thomas, and
for several years attended school in this
village.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
THE BALL GAME.

An extra attraction at the fair ground
Thursday was the base ball game be-
tween Lisbon and st. Johnsbury, and
while neither team were battling for
Interstate championship honors, each
played fast game and the score was
close throughout. The home team won,
the final score being to 6.
Paul Lynch was back in the game,
covering the third sack in grand style,
besides contributing two hits and
sacrifice. Strongs batting was feature.
Not satisfied with double and triple
this stalky little fielder the last time at
bat met one of Laird's shoots and sent
the sphere sailing over the merry-go-
round for home run. Prisby and
Laird both pitched well.
Score and summary:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

Chauncey Adams, the general secre.
tary, arrived from Montreal Thursday
and has been cordially received in town
the past week. At a meeting of the
directors on Monday evening it was de-
cided to use the rooms in the west part
of the building while the extensive re-
pairs were being made in the other part
The reading room will be at once sup
piled with good literature and Mr..
Adams will greet new and old friends in
the office. Games for the small boys will
be installed downstairs, while billiard
and pool table will be placed in the large
room upstairs.
The lecture committee has been ap-
pointed for the coming season and will
soon be able to announce plans for the
course
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
Hospital Notes.

The new patients at Brightlook Hospi-
tai are Mrs. George McShane, Danville;
Marshall Say, Waterford; D. H. Macomb-
er and Mrs. Paquin, St. Johnsbury.
At the St. Johnsbury Hospital the new
patients are Mrs. James Bergeron,
Victory; Miss Mary A. Deforge, Lam
caster; Mrs. F. H. Dufer and Miss Alice
Sanborn, Greensboro, and Mrs. Luther
E. Foster of St. Johnsbury. A. T. Daley
of Derby was here for short time, but
returned to his home the last of the
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25

pastor upon the theme, Jesus at Jacobs
WELL" In the evening at Z o'clock the
subject will be, Noah, the Beloved OF
God"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25

Two distinguished doctors from out
side the state appear in the above pro.
gram, Prot. H. L. Burrell president of
the American Medical Association, and
Prof. ]. M. Gle of the Dart mouth Medi-
cal School. Among the distinguished
guests invited to the banquet are Gov.
Fletcher D. Proctor and Lieut.. Gov. G.
H. Prouty. 1t is expec1 ed that there
will be 125 doctors in attendance and
the exhibit of articles viii be larger and
more complete than ever before
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
LISBON.
Total, 81 6 12 "a 10 2
Macdonald called out for not touching

Summary. Struck out, by Prisby 10, by
Laird T. Base on balls, off Prisby 1, off
Laird l. Two base hits, Laird, P. Lynch,
Hill, Morgan, Strong. Three base hits,
Carr, Vignaut 2. Home run, Strong.
Umpire, Tinker. Time of game hour, 40
minutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
THE RACES.

Smiths Rheumatic Cure took the 2.1S
pace race easily winning in straight
heats: Summary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-09-25
2.1S Pace. Purse $500.

H. F. Pierce's black mare won the
2.40 Stake-Trot. Second money was
divided between Roxie Benton, Blowfelt
and Joe Dillon. The summary:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
REDUCED RATES TO PORTLAND.
During the Week Secretary Taft Is in
That City.

Portland, Aug. Especial cor
respondence. Hon. William H. Taft,
secretary of war, will spend all day in
Portland Friday, September 6. He Will
speak at the Armory tn the evening at
S o'clock and seats will be reserved
for every editor, for the officers of
every commercial and industrial body,
for the members of the last legisa-
ture, the state officers, the mayor Of
every city. and a limited number of
delegates from all of the CONNER
cial bodies throughout Oregon, but
these names must be reported and res
ervations made by Monday, Septcm-
Der .. by addressing Tom Richardson.
secretary of the oregon Development
league, Portland.
Everybody in the state will be well
come at this meeting in addition to
the reservations mentioned, and it is
desired that the larger portion of the
audience be from outside of Portland.
A rate of fare and a third for the
round trip has been made for the oc-
casion from Pendleton and all points
west on the o. r. & N, and from
Roseburg and all points north on the
Southern Pacific.
The meat and bgead of oregon ad-
vertising is the colonist rates. The
people of oregon are not neglecting
this opportunity and there will be
thousands of people come to this state
to find homes between September l
and October 81. However, do your
1att i,, 81
as soon as you lay down this paper,
to some friend in the older states,
who should get the advantage of the
low one-way rates to Oregon.
The different organizations COM
posing the oregon Development
league have now had printed 10000
of the official letter heads. That looks
like going some.
Albert Phenis, staff correspondent
of the Manufacturers Record of Bal
timore, and one of the country's best
posted correspondents on industrial
subjects, is making a study of oregon
and the Pacific northwest, In connec-
ton with trip, including all of the
Pacific coast The report of Mr..
Phenis will be decidedly compliment
tary to Oregon.
One hundred prominent business
men of Brooklyn, N. Y, composing
the Brooklyn league, will spend all OF
August in Portland. These men are
visiting the different cities of the
country studying municipal conditions
everywhere.
w. f. Shaffer visited Portland last
week in the interest of the Tillamook
county fair and street carnival, to be
held in Tillamook August 22, 2s and
"a, and wants delegates from all
over the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21

One month from Friday the doors
of the fair pavilion will swing open
for the second annual show of the
Third District Agricultural society,
and during the intervening time the
commissioners. and other officials of
the society will lead busy lives. To
the fair upon the broad scale plan
ned for this fall means much ardu-
Gus work for many. However, this
year the commission is more fortu-
nate than last year in that the pa
vilion is already constructed and
more general interest is being taken
in the matter.
Last year." said Commissioner
Roosevelt this morning, "the fair was
new thing for eastern Oregon, and
but few knew really what was COM
ing. So naturally farmers and stock
men were slow to bring in their ex--
hibits. But this summer the feeling
is different Those who participated
last fall went home with honors that
and in addition the exhibitors had
received favorable advertising that
meant dollars and cents to them in
their business. The fact that the fair
was enjoyed by all who attended 1t
and that the total admissions for the
week exceeded those at the state fair
in Salem proved that the fair was ap-
preciated by the people of the two
counties.
"rhis year the commissioners have
found people more ready to exhibit
their farm products and livestock,
and the fair will he a better one in
consequence, With the addition of
so feet on the south side of the pa
vilion, plenty of room will be pro-
vided for the extra displays, and every
effort Will be made to handle the ex-
hibits in satisfactory manner"
At present Commissioner Roosevelt
is the only commissioner in the city,
and he, with Secretary Fitz Gerald,
has been CARRYING on the preparatory
work thus far However, Lee
Teutsch is expected home from the
east about Saturday. while Leon Co
hen will reach home about September
1. Upon their arrival the wheels will
be started in earnest, and the detail
ed program for the week will soon be
decided upon.
This morning Secretary Fita Ger
aid received the printed premium lists
from the state printer. and copies of
the same will be forwarded to in
tending exhibitors upon application.
An office for the secretary has been
established at the northwest corner
OF the pavilion, and all exhibitors. are
requested to see that their displays
are registered at the office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
. ing there should be such a reversal
of policy. If so, I'm sorry.

ing there should be such a reversal
Of policy. If so, I'm sorry.
once for all. let me say that as
far as I'm concerned, and for the IS
months of my presidency remaining.
there will be no change in the policy
we have steadily pursued, or any let
up in the efforts to secure an honest
observance of the laws, for l regard
this contest as one to determine who
shall rule this free country.
Shall the rulers of this country be
the people, through their g,A'ernmen-
tai agents, or a few ruthless, domi-
neering men whose wealth makes
them peculiarly formidable because
they hide behind corporate organiza-
tions?
II wish there should be no mistakes
on this point: 1t is idle to ask me
not to prosecute criminals, rich or
poor. but l desire to have 1t under
stood that We have not and will not
sanction any action of a vindictive
type. and above all sanction no ac-
tion which will inflict great and un-
merited suffering upon innocent
stockholders, and upon the public as
a whole.
1T is our purpose to act with the
minimum of harshness compatible
with attaining our ends. Business
can only be done through corpora
tions, and we propose to favor those
corporations which observe the laws
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
"Must Obey the Laws

Provincetown, Mass. Aug. 21.-
That portion of the presidents speech
which created real CONSERVATION is
as follows
During the present trouble on the
stock markets / have of course re-
ceived countless references and sug-
gestions that should say or do some
thing to ease the situation.
There is a worldwide financial
disturbance. and most of 1t believe
to be due to matters wholly uncon-
nected with any governmental action.
But 1t may well be that the determi-
nation of the government, in which
1t will not waver. to punish certain
malefactors of great wealth, has been
responsible for something of the
trouble, / believe to the extent of
having caused these men to contriye
to bring on as much financial strife
as possible in order to discredit the
policy of the government and there
by secure a reversal OF that policy so
they may enjoy unmolested the fruits
OF their own evil doings. They have
misled many good people into bellev-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
LAND THIEVES
|. FOUND GUILTY
JOHN A. BENSON AND DIR.
PERRIN GET THEIRS
Judgment Overtai>cs the Men who
by Perjury and Other False Preten-
ses Swindled the Government Out
OF Twelve Thousand Acres OF TIM
ber In Northern California.

San Francisco, Aug. }21.-John A.
Benson and DR.. Edward b. Perrin
We're today convicted of conspiracy
to defraud the United States govern
ment in securing 1900 acres of land
in Tehama county.
The verdict, which means a fine
and Imprisonment. was returned by
a jury in the United States district
court after being out about one hour.
Only two ballots were required before
the jury arrived at the decision to
find the aged defendant guilty. Ben
son and DR.. Perrin We're allowed to
retain their liberty on ball. Judge
De Haven set Thursday as a day of
passing sentence.
]. c. Campbell made the closing
argument for the defense at the
morning session and IN the afternoon
United states District Attorney Devlin
closed for the prosecution, summing
up the case in forceful manner.
In his charge Judge De Haven in
structed the jurors that If they found
llOIl llIt tNlucllCt lllHI DI. tGIlln
had at any time subsequent to Octo-
Der 81, 1903, taken advantage of the
contract with Benson he should be
found guilty as charged. After the
jury had been out half an hour they
filed back into court and asked for
the reading of letters Perrin wrote
from Washington, Shells reply and
that part of the charge relating to
DR.. Perrin's liability in connection
with the Benson contract.
The verdict was returned in 10
minutes after the request of the Jury
had been granted. DR.. Perrin took
the verdict very hard and was COM
forted by his two sons. Benson ap-
peared to be dumfounded at the re-
suit
The punishment provided by the
statute is a fine of not less than $1,000
or more THAN $4,000 and imprison-
mept for not less than two years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
DELEGATES APPOINTED.
Attorney S. ID. Peterson to Irrigation
Conrress I'm Sacramento.


Milton. Aug. 21.--The Progressive
club of Milton met last last night at
its rooms over the bank. The meet
ing was attended by large number
of enthusiastic members.
The meeting was called to order by
the president Of the club, Mr.. ]. L.
Miller. The business first transacted
was that of appointing a delegate to
the National Irrigation congress
which will convene in Sacramento,
California, in September. Attorney
s. d. Peterson was chosen from this
city and n committee composed of
DR.. and Mrs. McQuary, S. d. Peterson,
were elected to prepare an exhibit
for the convention. tf.t.
Delegates were appointed to the
District Development league, which
convenes at Freewater, August 2S.
They were S. A. Miller, A. f. 1rroyer,
L. Berry, H. M. Cockburn, Tasss Ste
wart, Mrs. NJ. Cockburn and Mrs. Lee
Berry.
The Walla Walla street carnival Of
fered Milton a booth for the carnival,
and this was accepted and a COM
mittee appointed consisting of Mr..
and Mrs. McQuary, Mr.. ana Mrs. L.
Berry and Mrs. f. A. Sykes ITO ar
range for advertising and other mat
ters pertaining to the booth. A spe-
cial meeting has been called of the
Progressive club to be held Monday
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21

ing winter. beginning on November
10. The winning team will be award
ed prize of $3.50 cash, and the los
ing team in the final debate will re-
ceive prize of $50. The debate this
winter will he on the subject:
Resolved. That the state of Wash
inGton should adopt the system of ini-
tiative and referendum rs set forth in
seotisn !, article " of the constitu-
tion of the state of Oregon"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
TO START SEPTEMBER 5.
Palmer Mill People Predict That Date
VIII See Logs In Pond.

La Grande. Aug. 21.-The 5th Of
September, 1t is predicted by the
George Palmer Lumber company Of
ficials, will see logs in the mill pond
from the company's timber holdings.
The o. r. G. N. is already accumu-
lating the extra classes of flat cars,
and when a sufficient number have
been set aside for log hauling pur-
poses, they will be supplied with un-
loading arrangements, which is SIM
pie yet effective piece of mechanism.
The side post can be detached by
simple turn and allow practically all
the logs on the car to fall off. Sixty
men are building the tracks to the
company siding which taps the tim
Der belt. In the meantime the mill
will be kept in order to start at al
most a moments notice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
Safe Forced and Robbed ,t E,oin

bold and clever robbery was per-
petrated here last Saturday. when the
combination to the vault in the Elgin
Forwarding companys warehouse
was turned and the cash vault broken
open by means of tools. Sunday
morning found the warehouse side
door open and the manager f. w.
Rumble Investigated the unusual fact
only to find that the safe had been
opened and S140 in cash and $500 In
checks of no value to anybody but
the company itself, had been taken
and the robber escaped in safety. One
of the checks was drawn by S. r. Ha-
worth of La Grande, in favor of the
company.-La Grande Observer (El-
gin correspondent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
HOW FAR SHOULD /.
GOVERNMENT CO?
HOT TIMES AHEAD IN THE
IRRIGATION CONGRESS
Management Invites Discussion of
Every Phase Of the Irrigation Prob
lem-Senators Hepburn, Clark of
Wyoming, Fulton and Patterson
VIII Oppose the Policy OF Govern
ment Reclamation.

Sacramento, Aug. 21.-The nation
al irrigation congress, which will be
held in this city September 2-7 next,
promises to be the scene of some of
the liveliest debates in recent history
The management has practically
callenged both the supporters and the
opponents of what is known as the
administration policies with reference
to the public land to defend their re-
spective positions on the rostrum
here.
The question of how far the nations
al government should go in the con-
troll of the public lands is recognized
as one Of the leading questions before
the American people, and the irriga-
ton management wants these dis
cussed because 1t proposes that this
shall be congress of real, live, up
to-date issues. During the last two
or three weeks letters and kilograms
have been sent from the headquarters
in this city to men who are especially
prominent and whose participation,
would make this a debate of national
Importance.
List of Heavy Debaters.
Clifford Pinchot. United States for
ester, has responded with the asser-
tion that he will come prepared to
debate with any man the govern
ments forest policy Among others
who have been invited to interest
Themselves, either by participating in
person or by seeing to it that the
issue is properly presented here, are
United States Senator Burkett of Ne
braska, Governor Frantz of olllaho-
ma, Senator Warren Of Wyoming.
Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin,
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin, Sena-
tor Nelson of Minnesota and Murdo
Mackenzie, president of the Ameri-
can Livestock association of Colora-
do. ta
Among the opponents of adminis-
tration politices who have been ad-
dressed in the matter are United
states Senator Hepburn of Idaho,
Governor Brooks of Wyoming, Gov
ernor Butchtel of Colorado. Congress
man Mondell of Wyoming. Congress-
man Cushman of Washington, Sena-
tor Clark of Wyoming, Senator Full
ton Of Oregon, Senator Patterson of
Colorado, Senator Carter of Montana.
and DR.. ]. NJ. Wilson, president of
the American Wool Growers associa-
tion OF Wyoming.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-21
Texas Confelerate Union.

Bowie, Texas, Aug. 2L-This town
Is alive with confederate veterans,
sons of confederate veterans, daugh-
ters of the confederacy and oteher
visitors come to attend the annual
state reunion of the veterans. APP
pearances indicate that the reunion.
which will last until the end of the
week, will be the most enthusiastic
gathering Of the veterans of the lost
cause ever held in Texas. Major
General K. NJ. Van Zandt c. of Fort
Worth, commander OF the Texas d.
vision, is one of the central figures
among the visitors. Governor Camp
bell and Senator Bailey are among
the scheduled speakers. yf.i-a riI.