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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Bosses Historically Considered.

Professor Albert Bushnell Hart, editor
of the American Nation, a cooperative
history of which the Harpers have re-
Gently announced the completion writes,
in the last volume of the series, the fol
lowing interesting comment upon the
political boss regarded from the histori-
cal viewpoint: 1T is great mistake to
think that the boss is wholly evil; like
Boss Tweed, he may be personally
abstemious: he may have a bull dog
force of character, like Boss Croker; he
may be fond of books, like Boss Quay;
he may be an easy boss, considerate OF
his subalterns, like Boss Platt; but under
all circumstances his prestige depends
upon bringing things about. When the
Governor and the Legislature are at
loggerheads, the boss, if he owns the
one and controls the other, may bring
about harmony. Oflate years the boss
has sometimes been a courageous man,
who by the force of his character, backed
up by public confidence, accepts the man
date to carry on the government. Be
fore such a man Legislature and councils
give way, and the causes which produce
the corrupt boss are turned into the sup
port OF an honest boss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
The SchOOlbOy Brain.

One of the most substantial and
genuine of delights for those of humorous
appreciation consists in a study of the
answers made by schoolgirls and school.
boys IN examination papers A writer
in the current Harper's weekly has col
lected a new batch of these, of which the
following specimens are among the most
choice:
Blood consists of two sorts of cork.
screws-red cork. screws and white cork
screws"
Asked to explain what a buttress is,
one boy replied; "a woman who makes
butter"
One pupil defined primate as "the wife
of Prime Minister"
Gravity was discovered by Isaac
Walton 1t is chiefly noticeable in the
autumn, when the apples are falling
from the trees"
To the question, What is a limited
monarchy" this answer was returned
"A limited monarchy is government
by king who, in case of bankruptcy
would not be responsible for the entire
national debt. You have the same
thing in private life in limited liability
companies"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
English as She is Spoke.

Not to be too finicky, but just to sug-
gest propriety of diction in discussing
a current topic, the Messenger will OBJ
serve that Allen M. Fletcher has not
withdrawn" from the canvass for the
nomination for governor because he has
never been in it. This paper itself mis-
used the word once in the same connec-
ton, so its school-mastering is delivered
from the penitential bench.-[St. Adams
Messenger.
Col Frank L. Greene has been the
principal attraction in Supt. Stones
"Uncle Toms Cabin" troupe, as the
educational aggregation has been
Familiarity called around the state, and
as result of this tour he has become
imbibed with desire TO speak and write
pure English. Very good Let US remind
the versatile editor of the Messenger
that it was little Boston girl who
holds the palm for correct speaking She
fell out of a second story window on
Commonwealth avenue and her aunt,
terribly excited by the affair, rushed out
of doors and said,
"Oh my dear child, how did you fall p
And between the sobs came the answer,
VERTICALLY, auntie."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Praise for Local Pianist.

Miss Maude Brown, with whose
musical progress St. Johnsbury people
are familiar, rendered a pianoforte Sc
lection from Chopin, the Impromptu in
A fiat major, at pupils recital of the
New England Conservatory of Music,
Boston, on the afternoon of Feb. 8. Miss
Brown has been studying in the piano
forte department of the Conservatory,
and her firm, precise technique showed
the effect of the severe course of study
that is laid out in Americas oldest and
largest music school for those who
expect to become teachers of the piano or
concert performers. Just at this time
when Frederick Converse's "Job" has
been produced at Symphony Hall, Bos-
ton. it is interesting to know that his
four daughters are pupils OF Miss Brown
and will study with her while she remains
in Boston!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Taft or Hughes.

The editor of the Burlington Free Press
is working overtime to prove to the read
ers of that excellent daily that the senti,
ment of the Vermont republicans is for
Hughes rather than Taft This is, after
all, matter of mere opinion, as hegreat
majority of voters have had no chance
to express themselves and will not have
until the April % convention. We are
willing to admit that the majority of the
editors of Vermont favor the New York
candidate but in our own travel
throughout the State we have found a
good many people who believe that Mr..
Taft is the best equipped man for the
place and the best man to carry out the
policies Of the present administration.
Vermonters are tremendously loyal to
the President and it is no handicap to
Mr. Taft that he will follow in the Presi-
dents footsteps in shaping the national
policies. We expect to see the Secretary
of War nominated on the first ballot and
we hope the Vermont delegation will go
uninstructed to the national convention
and be in the Taft camp at the start.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Civil Service Examination.

The annual examination for appoint
ment to the positions OF clerk and
deputy collector and inspector in the
Newport Custom House, will be held on
May Is. Age limits: 81 to 55 years,
where outside employment is required
and 81 to 60 for indoor work. except in
the cases of honorably discharged
soldiers and sailors Of the United States
in the first case, and those whose dis
charge was occasioned by disability result
ing from wounds or sickness incurred in
the line of duty, in the second
A circular descriptive of the require
ments and containing specimen exami-
nation questions is issued with each
application, and can be secured from c.
A. Bancroft, at the Custom House, and
Edward L. Stebbins, District Secretary,
Box 158, Boston, Mass. Applications
for this examination must be filed with
the latter on or before April 18th
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Sunday School Institute.

Secretary Fuller of the Vermont Sun
day School Association has arranged for
a county institute here Tuesday which
will interest all Sunday school workers.
Mrs. Mary Foster Bryner of Peoria, ILL.,,
is the principal speaker and the Others
will be Rev. Frank S. Tolman of West
Rutland and Secretary Fuller. Mrs.
Bryner is the international field worker
and an authority upon all primary work.
She will be remembered as the star
speaker at the state convention which
was held in st. Johnsbury a few years
ago. Rev. Mr.. Tolman is a specialist in
psychology and Mr.. Fuller always has
some interesting notes from the field
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
$25O,OOO INCREASE.
Quarter of a Million in Deposits
Gained in Seven Months.
Success of Pages Bank.
The Lamoille County Savings Bank and
Trust Co. Has Passed the Million
and a Ouarter Mark.

The town OF Hyde Park is credited
with population of less than 800, yet
its bank is one of the big banks Of the
State of Vermont. This is another case
of the man behind the gun, for the re-
suit is due to the connection of the Hon.
c. S. Page with the Lamoille County
Savings Bank and Trust Company.
Governor Page has given much time and
thought to this bank and has every
reason to be proud not only of its re-
markable growth but still more of it's
reputation. This bank makes the undis-
puted claim that in some twenty years
it has not lost dollar by bad loan,
that it does not own a doubtful note
and that now and for twenty years it
has invested all its money in Vermont
loans. This record speaks well for this
state when business has been conducted
so wisely that neither panic nor imitation
has caused those borrowing from the
Hyde Park bank to fail to meet all
obligations.
How did Page do it7" That ques-
ton interests not only other bankers but
all business men. The answer is by a
liberal use of printers ink in advertising
and by backing up his advertising by
delivering the goods. His style of ad-
vertising is different style, perhaps less
dignitied, yet never in bad taste His
announcements emphasize the point that
any money deposited in this bank will be
loaned in Vermont and will benefit the
depositor not only directly by interest
earned but also indirectly by aiding to
develop Vermont. This argument has
doubtless brought thousands of dollars
to Hyde Park, but the money would not
have been sent if the depositor had not
had confidence in Mr.. Page and if the
liberal use OF newspaper advertising had
not brought the Page bank to the
favorable notice of the public. The
people of Vermont are thrifty and
prosperous, very little affected on the
whole by the recent panic and able and
willing to put large sums of money
where they think it will be safe and will
pay a fair interest The same methods
and reputation that has brought dc,
posits of one and a quarter million to
the Lamoille County Savings Bank and
Trust Company will doubtless double
this sum in a time less than was required
to get the first three hundred thousand
dollars.
A good bank is one of the most useful
institutions in building up community
Ex-Governor Page has not builded for
himself alone in making this bank
strong. Its strength is the measure of
its power for useful service in building up
the state. May the time soon come
when its present deposits shall be
doubled and may Mr., Page be on hand
to guide its Administrations Burlng-
ton Free Press.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
PRESS COMMENT.
Col. Haskins Has a ''Field Day" In tn
House.

a
House.
The report of proceedings in Congress,
as printed from day to day in the Con
gressional Record show that Col. Has
kins is finding plenty of work to do in
his important place as chairman of the
House committee on War Claims to
which he was assigned at the opening OF
the present Congress. For the incum-
bent who does his duty this chairman
ship involves constant hard work, pains
taking research and close relations with
the treasury department as well as with
the work of the court of claims. In the
Record of last Friday, 16 pages are
covered with the report of Col. Haskins'
-"held day" in the house when he called
up and carried through successfully his
omnibus bill, " embracing long list of
claims which the war claims committee
had sitted out and decided that were
just and ought to be approved and
paid. As usual on such occasions the
house resolved itself into COMMITTEE of
the Whole of the States of the Union {"
Mr.. Foster of Vermont was called to the
chair and Col. Haskins brought up his
bill and moved its passage. The watch
dogs of the house" Mann of Illinois
Payne of New York, Dalzell of Pennsyl
vania, and Keifer of Ohio, were on the
aiert and interposed frequent objections
as the different items were taken up.
Many other members took part in the
discussion and the proceedings often
grew decidedly warm and interesting
but with the exception of single
amendment Col. Haskins carried his Bill
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

through triumphantly, winning out at
every point.
After the day was over he received
many compliments for his skillful man.
agement of the bill and Messrs Payne,
Mann and Dalzell all told him that his
report was the best one and its manage
ment the best of any war claims bill that
had been presented to the House since
they had been members. Two of the
judges of the court of claims especially
complimented Col. Haskins for the
ability and thoroughness displayed in
the preparation of his subject.
One item of this bill carries an appro-
priation of $124.O6 in favor of Mrs.
Henrietta Dale ofTownshend, the widow
of Lieutenant John J. Dale of Company
F. 18th Vermont Volunteers for pay due
him at his muster-out of the army SER
vice-the sum named being the difference
between his pay and allowance as a
sergeant and as second lieutenant
Brattleboro Phoenix.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
st. JOhnSbury Co. Interested.

A petition to force Vermont concern
into involuntary bankruptcy has been
filed in the office of Fred S. Eqatt, clerk OF
the United States court, in Rutland.
The petition is against the Green
Mountain Manufacturing Co. of Island
Pond and it is brought by the Northern
Lumber Co. OF st. ohnsbury, Lannan &
Wiggin of Boston, and A. H. Brown, OF
Fremont, N. H. Their claims aggregate
S1.42O.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Fairfield sawmill Burned.

The sawmill at Fairfield Center owned
by Owen Maginn was destroyed by fire
early Friday morning. The FIRE started
about 2.45 O'Clock and wheE discovered
had made great Roadway. The loss is
about $40. 200 with no insurance There
appears to be some mystery surround
ing the starting of the FIRE for the mill
had not been used for two days and
there was no FIRE in the boilers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

The most effective temperance work
can be accomplished at the coming March
meeting by keeping your town in the no
license column and every voter who be-
lieves this should be at the town meet
ing. General apathy has caused many
defeats in public crusades and if every
voter did his duty at the polls the first
Tuesday in March we believe Vermont
would have the smallest number of
license communities in its history. 1t is
up to you to bring this about.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
The meetings will be held in the North
church and all interested are cordially
invited. Following is the program:


church and all interested are cordially
invited. Following is the program:
MORNING SESSION.
1000. Devotional service.
1920. 1.-THE Laws of the Spirit and What
They Teach U.s.,
Rev. Frank S. Tolman.
Questions and discussion.
Ills. THE Principles of Teaching
Mus. Mary Foster Bryner.
Questions and discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
$50. Praise and Prayer
LAS. Organizing and Administering the
Sunday School"
Discussion.
$50. The Home Department Work of the
Sunday School,"
The County Home Department Supt.
2.55, Offering.
3.o5. "A Chart Study of Conversion. and
Its Laws"
Mr.. Tolman
n 4.O5. Hints on Lesson Building"
Mrs. Bryner.
Questions and discussion.
EVENING SESSION.
7.15. Prayer and Praise.
7.3O. "Our New Vermont"
Secretary Fuller.
8 90. Offering.
$50. "Spokes in the Sunday School Wheel >!
Mrs. Bryner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Gov. Holbrook,s asth Birthday.

Frederick Holbrook, governor of Yer
mont in the Civil War, observed his 95th
birthday Sunday. He is the oldest ex-
governor living in the United States, and
is one OF three surviving war governors.
At his advanced age Mr.. Holbrook,
popularity known as Vermonts grand
old man, retains an active interest in
affairs. He is president of the Vermont
Savings. bank and a trustee OF the
Brattleboro retreat and attends the
meetings quite regularly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Probate of Will.
GEORGE G. WELLS ESTATE.


STATE OF VERMONT, Caledonia District IS,
In Probate Court, held at the Probate Office
in st. Johnsbury, within and for said Dis.
trict, on the Sth day of February, A. d. Il Os
An instrument purporting to be the last
viii and Testament of George G. Wells, late
of St. Johnsbury, in said District, deceased
being presented to Court by the custodian
thereof for Probate: 1t is ordered by said
Court that all persons concerned therein be
notified to appear at a session of said Court
to be held at the Probate Office in st. Johns.
bury on the 29th day of February, A. d.
1908, and show cause If any they may have
against the Probate of said Will; for which
purpose It is further ordered that copy OF
the record of this order be published three
weeks successfully in the CALRDoNIAN
printed at st: yohnsbury, previous to said
time appointed for hearing.
By the Court,
Attest, WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
A true copy of record,
Attest, WALTER p. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Mr.. PrOuty Heartily Endorsed.

With the canvass narrowed down to
Prouty and Stanton The Messenger does
not hesitate to declare its desire to see
the nomination go to the lieutenant
governor on the ground, not of hostility
to Stanton, but of cordial appreciation
of the merits of Prouty. Mr. Prouty is
an eminently successful business man
and one whose success in business was
wrought out here at home in Vermont
handling Vermont commodities with
Vermont men directed by Vermont
brains. He has been one of the men
that have helped to demonstrate to this
generation the opportunities for business
success that await development in this
state. He has had very considerable
experience in public matters and in the
affairs OF government and during his
term as lieutenant has so con
Quoted himself in all respects as to amply
vndicate the Judgment that selected him
for the post He rs actuated by high
ideals of public service and heartily in
sympathy with the progressive policies
of the New Vermont" His election
would insure a safe and competent man
at the helm and rebound to the credit of
the state St. Adams Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

DR.. John A. Mead, president of the
Howe Scale Company of Rutland, an
nounces his candidacy for lieutenant
governor. DR.. Mead will make a good
running mate for Lieut.-Gov Prouty
and we believe Prouty and Mead will be
the republican standard bearers in the
next campaign.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Here Is Relief for Women.

If you have pains in the back, Urinary,
Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a
certain, pleasant herb cure for woman's
ills, try Mother Gray's AuStralian-Leaf.
1t is safe and never-failing regulator.
At Druggists or by mail 50cents. Sample
package FREE. Address, The Mother
Gray Co., Leroy, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
Commissioner Notice.

FRANK Z. PALMER'S ESTATE.
The subscribers, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the district
of Caledonia, commissioners to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
all persons against the estate of Frank Z.
Palmer, late Of Peacham, Vt, in said dis
riot. deceased, and the term Of six months
from the 25th day of Jan, 1908. being al
lowed by said Court to the creditors of said
deceased to exhibit and prove their respective
claims before Give notice that we will
attend to the duties of our appointment at
the dwelling house of Charles A. Bunker In
Peacham in said district on the 25th day OF
February and the 25th day of July next,
at 80 O'Clock, in the afternoon, on each of
said days.
CHARLES A. BUNKER
ELIJAH W.LYFORD,
Commissioners.
Peacham, Vt, Feb. ! A. b. 1908.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

Nearly forty men are engaged in filling
the ice house OF Swift & Co. at Newport.
The men who struck last winter for
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19
The Reader prints the following skit
on the present Limerick craze

There W as once a person named Bendix,
Who got something in his appendix,
And he said: Without doubt
l must cut this thing out,
For there isn't any other rhyme available.
This person was laid on the table,
And surgeon considered quite able,
In a manner most def
Slashed him up right and left
What miserable weather we're having.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-02-19

higher wages were turned away this
season. The price paid last winter was
$1.75, while this year it is S1.20 day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.


NOTICE is hereby given that the
undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified by the District Court of
the First Judicial District of the State
of Nevada in and for the County Of
Ormsby, as administrator of the
estate of George SINNERS, deceased
All creditors having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same, with proper vouchers attached,
with the clerk of said court within
three months of the first publication
of this notice.
G. Y. SINNERS,
Administrator of the Estate of Geo.
SINNERS deceased.
Dated, December is, 1907.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
DR.. w. n. cAvELL. D. -, s.

arson City, Nevada. once ov.r
State Bank e. Trust Co.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
OSCAR J. SMITH

ttorney-at-law, Room 3, 1 NTH Build.
. ling, Reno, New, p. o. Box 5e7.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
GEO. e. KITZMEYER

Funeral Director and Embalmor
ParIors South Of Pos Otfiee.
Office Phone 721. Residence, 72A
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AUTOS TO RENT
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MUST HAVE THE CASH

Under Depart mental regulations all
to make entry or 10 pur
tural. coal land or mining laws, must
be accompanied by the required fee,
in the form of currency, coin or post
office money order
Checks or drafts Of any character
cannot be received
Louis J. COhn, Register
Earl w fremont, Receiver
United States Land Office, Carson
City, Nevada, November 6, 1907
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
JAM ES

Ngent for Fire, Life and Acciden,
Policies, Office New Bank suiId,no
Car2on City, Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
NOTICE TO HUNTERS

Notice is hereby given that hunt
ing on the following named ranches
is denied to all persons, and trespass-
ers will be prosecuted to the full
man and Lewis ranches, P. Hoffman,
F. Schact and Fulstone ranches and
on the Schultz and Cradelbaugh
property. Positively no permits.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
HOME SAVINGS BANK

In connection with its SAVING
DEPARTMENT opened on the frs
of the year, THE STATE BANK AM
TRUST COMPANY will place
home in Carson City and vicinity
upon the deposit of One Dollar. whic
will be repaid upon the final sur
render of the Saving Bank Saving
may be placed in these HOME SAY
INGS BANKS deposited when desire
with THE STATE BANK AM
TRUST COMPANY. and draw Inter
est at the rate of three and one hal
per cent, per annum. az'u
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14

For your job work done with neat
ness and dispatch come to the Appeal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
PROFESSIONAL
DR.. A. HUFFAkER
Attorney-at-Law

T. r. HoFER,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14

Parties desiring autos to make
hunting or other pleasure trips can
rent autos suited for parties of four
or seven. Apply to Smith and Kram-
er or leave orders at Arlington hotel
s13w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-01-14
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATOR.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
ORMS9f.
In the matter of the Estate of
Geo. SINNERS, deceased.

In the matter of the Estate of
Geo. SINNERS, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
Undersigned was, on the Goth day OF
November, A. D. 1907, appointed ad-
ministrator Of the Estate OF George
SINNERS, deceased, and all persons
having claims against the estate Of
said decedent are required to file the
same, with the proper vouchers and
statutory affdavits attached, with the
clerk of said court within three
months from the first publication OF
this notice. G.. V. SINNERS,
Administrator of the Estate Of Geo.
Simmers, deceased
Dated December IS, 1907.