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The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
OLD HOME ANTI.GANNON.
GuilfOrd County, n. C., IndOrses See
retary of War Taft.

FctaFF Oh war Tart.
Greensboro, \. C. March 7.-At the Re
publican convention OF Guilford County
here to-day. resolutions were adopted in
dorsing William H Taft for the nomina-
ton for the Presidency
Speaker Cannon's friends tried to secure
an Endorsement. This is the native coun-
~ Of the Speaker. but it went against
him. The vote of the test ballot was 4S
to 50 in favor Of the Secretary OF War
For more than month 5. F. Wilson. OF
New York. has maintained open head
quarters in this city. working 70 carry
the Fifth and Eighth Congressional dis
tricts for Cannon. II was especially de-
sired that the Speakers native county
should indOrse him for the effect IL
would have in other portions of the eoun-
try
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trict, which did not elect national dele
gates, however. and the refusal or the
Republican committee IN Macon County.
III. where Csnnon's political manager,
w. 3. Mckinley. lives, 10 indorse the
Cannon candidacy
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PLAN PROHIBITION HEARING.
House District Committee TO Take
Up Question Wednesday.

The House District Committee viii on
Wednesday next begin giving hearings
to those who are favoring and opposing
the proposition to prohibit the sale of
intoxicating liquor in the District of Co
lumbia.
The committee yesterday moved from
the Capitol TO its new Offices in the House
Office Building
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GIVES 112 TO TAFT
Political Writer Reviews the
Presidential Race,
14s DELEGATES NOW NAMED

OF This Number but Six Are Said TO
BE UninStructed, While Total of
Contests Is Twenty-BOOmers of the
Secretary Claim Outlook IL Even
Roster Than the Figures show.
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SENATE.

The Senate having on Friday adjourned until
Monday. there was no session Of that body yes
The Washington herald., 1908-03-08
OLDEST CONFEDERATE DEAD.
owen Priester. IO5. Hurt While Rak-
ing Straw-Denth Follows.

Augusta, Ga. March AT the remark
abba age or 100 years owen Priester. the
oldest Confederate veteran in the South.
died last night al Salkehatchie, 8 c
His death was due 70 an accident received
while he was occupied in raking straw.
he fell. breaking an arm. and one side
became paraiyzed. He left a large num-
Der OF grand and great-grandchildren.
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Only ten cents week, delivered at
your door-the daily issues of The Wash
inEtcn Herald Phone Main 800.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Church Notes.

First Church OF Christ, Scientist,
Pythiau Hall. Sunday morning service
10,45. Subject, God the only Cause
and Creator"
Rev. B. +. Butler of Potsdam, n. Y,
began his services as pastor of the
Church of the Messiah Sunday morning
and assisted at the evening service at the
North church. His subject in the morn
ing was Gods Requirement" While
his sermon might not have seemed what
would be expected as the introduction Of
a new pastorate he came to bis congre-
cation as a minute man, until he could
become acquainted with them. Next
Sunday he will deliver his Introductory
sermon. There will be a preaching ser
vice at 1890 a m, theme, Going For
ward" Sunday school at 11.35
The pastors of the North and South
churches will exchange next Sunday
morning.
Weekday services will be held at St.
Andrews church this week and through.
out the Advent season on Wednesday
and Friday evenings at 100.
The rector of St. Andrews church is
delivering during the Advent season at
the morning service series of sermons
on Personal Religion or What is the
proper preparation for Christ's Com
ing" Last Sunday the subject was
Cleansing" Sunday Dec g. (2nd in
Advent the subject will be The Fruits
of Faith
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Senator DOlliVer Dec. IS.

Senator Jonathan P. Deliver of Iowa
will lecture in the Y. NJ. c. A. course at
Music Hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. l 5.
Senator Deliver is considered by many
the most eloquent orator in congress at
the present time. He is famed for his
witty epigrams and bright comparisons.
But Mr. Deliver is more than humor-
list
1t is seldom that we have the privilege
of seeing and hearing man OF Senator
Delivers calibre, The Y. NJ. c. A. com
mttee wish to honor the senator with a
large audience, and realizing that many
might be kept away if the usual prices
were charged, have reduced the price OF
seats so that ,..J wish to do so may
avail themselves of this opportunity to
hear one of the greatest statesmen and
orators of the country. Notice of this
event appears in our advertising
columns.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
At Summerville.

Mr.. and Mrs. John N. Gale went to
Beloit, Wis, last week. to spend the
winter with their son and daughter.
l.. II. Farnham went to Boston to
spend Thanksgiving with his family.
Mrs, Brown and Mrs. Laramie have
moved to John Cooks tenement on Cal
edonia street.
Miss Dorothy Young spent the Thanks
giving vacation with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Brigham, of Con
cord.
Miss Hazel Lowell visited her grand.
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell, at Dam
vile, last week.
Mrs. Nina Noble spent her Thanks
giving vacation with her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hudson,
returning to her school in Massachusetts
Sunday.
g Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Tinkham of New
port. who spent Thanksgiving day with
his father and brother at Burlington,
made Mrs. Tinkham's sister, Mrs. F. 0.
Clark, a visit of a few days on their
return from Burlington.
Mrs. Della Davis of Burke is visiting at
A. w. Babcock's. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Babcock and son of Boston were with
his parents Thanksgiving day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Last Weeks Vaudeville.

The second vaudeville entertainment,
on Friday evening, by the New Music
Hall management was a first class enter
tainment, without doubt the best for the
price ever given in town. Every number
on the program was good and well
worth seeing. There were three num-
bers of moving pictures by Conf Broth
ers; F. o. Harrell, the musical magician,
appeared once with music and once with
magic; Mr. and Mrs. b. c. Peters gave
an exceedingly clever little sketch with
songs, dancing and some very pretty
electrical effects; Messrs. Picord and
Morency did some good work on the
trapeze; and the program closed with a
capital miniature minstrel show by
Messrs. B. c. Peters, E. N. Carter,'E X.
Mackey, H. O. French and M. Frank
Tinker, who performed all the stunts OF
a genuine minstrel show.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Caledonia County Court.

The December term of the Caledonia
county court convened here yesterday,
Judge William H. Taylor of Hardwick
presiding Prayer was offered by Rev !.
NJ. Frost and Sheriff Winch opened the
court in the usual manner Besides the
Caledonia county bar, Young & Young.
John W. Redmond, E. A. Cook. all of
Newport, F. w. Baldwin and W. W.
Rierden of Barton and F. S. Wright of
Woodsville were in attendance. The
trial docket was called and q cases set
for trial, about halt dozen were re-
ported as settled and the rest were CON
tinued.
The jury was empaneled yesterday
afternoon and instructed by the court
The case now on trial is Benjamin 6.
Howe VS.. Warren Estabrooks estate tor
alleged damages in covering up a spring
which supplied water to the plaintiffs
property. Howe & Hovey are attorneys
for the plaintiff and Dunnett & Slack
appear for the defendant.
The county officers elected at the Sept
ember election were administered the
oath of office and entered upon their
duties yesterday Hon. Frank
Ruggles OF Burke and Hon. Frank M.
Page of Groton are the assistant judges
and Robert w. Simonds is the new
states attorney. Sheriff Winch, who
has been confined to the house for some
time by his carriage accident last sum
mer, expects to be able to attend this
term. He has made the following ap-
pointments for deputy sherifs; c. B.
Whitney Barnet; Charles w. Thurber,
Danville; l.. w. Gray, Lyndon; David M.
Silsby, Lyndonville; c. R. King, Pas
sumpsic Herman d. Chapman. Sutton;
J.. S. Chesey, Sheffield; Fred s. Hartman
St. Johnsbury; L. w. Fisher, st. Johns
bury; Martin c. Garfield, Walden; D. H.
Smith, Stannard; E. B. Smith, West
Burke; R. c, Sulloway, West Danville;
Nathan J. Washburn, West Burke NJ. D.
Cofrin, Groton; Charles Stamford,
Hardwick; George L. Eggleston, East
Burke.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Successful Entertainments.

The entertainments given for the bene-
fit Of the st. ohnsbury Hospital Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings of last week
were great success. At the whist party
Miss Marie BilOdeau took the first prize
for the ladies, a turkey; among the gen.
tlemen Frederick Velleux was the fortu
nate one, he also carried off large tur
key. The consolation prizes, a cushion
and a box of cigars were won by Mrs. l..
Deblois, and Miss Margaret Pidgeon.
The chief feature of the entertainments
was a competition among the members
of the Society of St. Anne; Battenburg
centerpiece the Sodalty of the Children
OF Mary; a rosary mounted in gold and
the Association de la Jeunesse Catho.
lique de St ohnsbury; portrait OF their
director Rev A. J Dame. The competi-
tion was very lively one and resulted
as follows: Centerpiece, Mrs F. Landry;
rosary, Miss A. Richard; portrait, J.
Nolin. The young mems association
bringing in the largest amount of money
received the hve-dollar gold piece pre-
scented by the Sisters.
Thursday evening the following must
cal program was rendered in a highly
pleasing manner Music by the Proven
cal orchestra with Miss Mary Gauther,
violinst; song, "Oh, rendez moi mon ciel, -
by Miss E. Lavigne drama, Les bri-
gands invisibles, by the Guard Cham
plain song, La Charlie" by Dr. ]. A.
Drouin; song, Miss Marion A. Gagnon,
violin accompanist Miss Philie Gagnon
The piano accompanies were Miss
Leonie Provost and DR. J. A. Drouin. In
the rendering of La Charlie" DR., Drouir
surpassed himself and responded to an
"encore" by lie Credo du paysan."
The net proceeds Of the two evenings
/ amounted to 5000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
W. c. T. U. Meeting.

The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union met at the home of Mrs. Carl H.
Turner last week and had a most inter
esting meeting. A letter of thanks was
sent to Mrs. Lucy Brooks in acknowl-
edgement OF two books, The Beautiful
Life of Frances E Willard and Thumb
Nail Sketches, given in memory of her
sister, Mrs Ellen NJ. Leland Expressions
of sympathy were sent to the members
who were i'll. 1t was voted to have the
calendars again this year, and to place
the Vermont Home Guards in the follow
ing places for the year: CALIFORNIAN
office, Republican office, Y. M. c. A., and
Athen9um. The president confirmed the
appointment of superintendent as they
stood last year
The subject for the afternoons con-
sideration was "The Present Crisis, !"
and the leaflets and papers read by Mrs.
P. F. Hazen, Mrs. S. d. Atwood, Mrs.
Henry Lummis, and Mrs. H. N Turner
brought to light startling facts. The
program finished with poem, "The two
votes" which caused much merriment
Mrs Hazen's solo and the singing of
Blest. be the Tie that Binds" and the w.
c. T. U. benediction closed the meeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Thanks from the Hospitals.

Thanksgiving day at Brightlook Hos
pital was day when many gifts made
glad its inmates. Not only were there
many who remembered this institution
in a very practical way, but to cheer
and gladen the hearts of those, who, by
force of circumstances, were compelled to
be away from home and friends, was a
blessing second only to the bounty of
the givers. To one and all who thus gave
of their substance, the management de-
sires to extend not only the thanks of the
officers, but also the appreciation of all
the recipients. Special mention should
be made of the gifts from the Union
school children. The variety, number
character and real worth of these gifts
would surprise those not congnizant of
what the thoughtful acts of many
scholars and teachers brought to
Brightlook.
The Sisters of the ST. Johnsbury Hos
pital wish to offer their sincere thanks
to the members of the Society of st.
Anne, the Sodalty of the Children of
Mary and that of the Association de la
Jeunesse Catholique de St. Johnsbury, to
those who took part in rendering the
musical program, as well as to all
their friends who in any way aided to
make success of the entertainments
given for the benefit of their hospital
Wednesday and Thursday evenings of
last week.
The Sisters of the ST. Johnsbury Hos
pital offer their grateful thanks to the
teachers and pupils of the Summervile
school for the generous gift sent by them
to the Hospital for Thanksgiving Day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
WOman'S Club Meeting.

The December meeting of the St, Johns
bury Woman's Club will be held at
Pythian Hall Monday afternoon at
three o'clock in charge Of the committee
on travel and current events. MISS
Martha ]. Hall will give sketches of her
travels in Europe last summer and Miss
Mary E. Ide will talk of her year in
Japan. Miss Ide's talk will be enhanced
by several young ladies in Japanese
costume and Mrs. Ida p. Brooks will
sing a Japanese song, 20 Gucha San y
After the program there will be an ex-
hibition of japanese curios and social
hour, during which tea will be served by
the young ladies in Japanese costume.
The executive board will meet at two
O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
ST. JoHNsBURY CENTER.
Meath Of Mrs. Bradley.

Uedlu VI MI D. oAeN@NSf
Mrs. Thankful Bradley died Monday
morning at her daughters, Mrs. William
Mclaughlin. Mrs. Bradley was born IN
Danville, Sept. 81, 1922. She was the
daughter of Benjamin and Lorian Mel
vim. She has been in poor health tor
number of years and has been tenderly
cared for by her daughter, where she
has made her home. The funeral services
will be held there this morning, Rev. Mr..
Kilbourn officiating. She leaves five
children. all of whom are living. The re-
mains will be taken to St. Johnsbury Tor
burial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner Menut OF
Springfield, Mass, are spending few
DAYS with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Menut.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will hold their sale of vegetables and
fancy articles. on the afternoon and even
ing of Dec. / in the vestry OF the church.
There will be an entertainment in the
evening and a lunch counter. Persons
wishing to contribute to the sale may
leave articles with Mrs. Lewis Menut.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Laughlin and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. /. Beck of ST. Johnsbury, spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mclaughlin at St. Johnsbury.
Miss Lucy Hutchinson, who has been
spending few days at Byron Wright's,
returned to her school at Sutton the first
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan Huntley spent
Thanksgiving at James A. lmpey's at
St. Johnsbury
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Simpson and
daughter, who have been visiting here,
returned to their home at Fitchburg,
Mass, Friday.
William Pringle of Niagara Falls, n.
Y, has been visiting his parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. A. B. Pringle.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Park spent
Thanksgiving with relatives at Sutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennie Twombly and
children were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Archie Goliath on Thanksgiving day.
Miss Mabel Greenwood returned to
her school at Hardwick the first of the
week.
Mrs Minnie Gray and son and Mrs.
Henrietta Moulton, who have been
visiting at Mrs. Bert Gregory's, have
returned to their home at West Charles
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worthen of White River
Junction, who have been visiting his
parents, have returned home.
Wednesday, December 9, will be rally
day for boys meetings at the Congre-
gational church. At go p. m. there
will be a meeting especially for boys, to
which all boys are invited. At s O'Clock
there will be public meeting, to which
all who are interested in boys are in
vited Both meetings will be addressed
by Rev. c. w, Kelley of Sheffield. At the
boys meeting the subject of the address
will be when Knighthood was in
Flower" The subject at the public
meeting will be Boys"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Museum Notes.

The following new books have been
added to the library at the Fairbanks
Museum:
North American Trees by Britton, with
one exception the finest book on trees
published
Gray's New Manual OF Botany, a book
for which students have been waiting
for six years.
Jordan's Guide to the Study of Fishes
in two volumes, both scientific and
popular
Knights Birds of Maine.
Garden Book for Young People by
Leunsberry
School Gardening by Weathers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Peter MacQueen at New Mnsic Hall.

This popular and famous lecturer and
traveller will be at New Music Hall,
Tuesday evening, Dec. s, with his beauti-
full views of Darkest Africa" and will
relate his thrilling experiences in this far
off land. DR.. MacQueen is one of the
most popular of lecturers and his beauti-
full views of Scotland which were shown
here some time ago are remembered with
much pleasure by all. In his recent trip
he has had some of the most thrilling ex-
periences that he has ever had which he
will tell about in his latest lecture "Ad.
ventures in Africa"
Seats on sale Saturday at 1915.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
A Scotch Program.

Members of the Scotia Club and their
friends will enjoy rare treat in the
concert to be given in Atheneum Hall
Friday evening Admission will be by
tickets presented by members Of the club.
Following is the program:
Introductory Remarks, Gavin Spence
Song Scottish Blue Bells, Mamie Strachan
Song, The Hundred Pipers, Gavin Spence
Violin Solo, Scottish Medley Maude $, Kerr
Song Doom the Burn, Mamie StraChan
Song Iessie's Dream, Gavin Spence
Duet, Crookit Bawber.
Miss Strachan and G. Spence
Song GOODBYE Mamie Strachan
Song, Killiecrankie, Gavin Spence
Violin, Scottish Medley, No, 2,
Maude s. Kerr
Reading. The Hotel Bed, (Humorous)
Gavin Spence
Song. lin Fishwife costume)
Caller Herrin. Mamie Strachan
Song, Auld Lang Syue, A'body
Ny Country tbs of Thee.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Y. NJ. {. A. Notes.

The intermediate boys have a supper
at o'clock Thursday night followed by
a talk by Physical Director Palmer.
The bowling tournament began last
evening when Frank Lynch's team and
d. M. Beck's team started candle pin
contest Next Monday night the tourna-
ment with the larger pins will be started.
William S. Adams, secretary of the
Army Y. M. c. A. at Boston, delivers
the address at the monthly meeting of
the Association, Sunday, Dec. 10.
The intermediate basket ball team play
the Lyndonvilles at Lyndonville Friday
night. Mr. Palmer would be glad to
arrange any games with teams in the
neighborhood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Death of Gideon DUDE,

Gideon DUDE, farmer, 40 years old,
died Saturday night at St. Johnsbury
Hospital after a lingering Illness He
was born in Canada and had lived in
St. Johnsbury three or four years. He
is survived by one sister, Mrs. Matthew
Fontaine The funeral was from Notre
Dame church Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Reception to Teachers.

The teachers of the Union school en-
tertained the teachers of the other town
schools on Wednesday afternoon in the
ninth grade room. Mr.. Palmer, Miss
Nichols and Mrs. Eklof talked enter
taningly and instructively to the
teachers on different phases of their
work, and an informal social hour fol-
loved. Miss Julia A. Scott and Miss
Nellie Laughln poured tea, which was
passed to the guests by Ralph Smith,
George Human, Charles Batchelder,
Catherine Potts, Alice Burns and Agnes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02

Foye. The affair was an innovation in
the lives of the teachers here and was
greatly enjoyed by all. An honored
guest was Miss Lucy Sinclair, for many
years a teacher in the public schools.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-12-02
Basket Ball.

StapletOn A. A. Badly Beaten In
Opening Games. Wright and
McGuigan the StarS.--Haverhill
Saturday Night.--A Rafting Game
Assured.
Company D won both games OF the
double-header with Stapleton A. A.,
which opened the basket ball season
here Thanksgiving day. The afternoon
game was won in walk by the score OF
Al to 10, but the evening game was only
decided after hot fight, in which every
man took an active part, by the score OF
Al to 20. The attendance at both
games was fully up to expectations and
everyone present showed the keenest in
terest in both contests.
To Brennan belongs the credit OF
shooting the first basket of the season.
1t was a difficult, one-hand shot from
the side lines. and the feat was roundly
cheered. Eight more baskets were
credited to the local team before the WIS.,
itors could connect The score at the
en@ of the first period was % to 5, and
from then on there was nothing to it.
Company plainly had them beaten to
frazzle, with apologies to T. X. and a
thousand others. Every man on the
local team came up to expectations, and
considering the length Of time they have
been together they put up a truly won
derful game Lamb and O Brien did the
bulk of the work for the visitors. Skcets
Wright, with six baskets to his credit,
was the high scorer.
The New Workers put up good tight
in the evening and made good bid for
the game in the first period. At the end
of the session the score stood II to 10
in favor of the locals, but it proved to be
false alarm, for the gap was steadily
widened after the beginning OF the
second, and Company D drew away
from their opponents as though the
latter were tied. Little Johnny Nc
Guigan of Newport, n. H., hired for the
occasion, covered more ground than any
other two men in the game and eleven
baskets against his name testify that he
had his shooting eye with him. O'Brien
shot seven baskets for the visitors and
played one OF the fastest games on record
here.