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was serving q year, having been sen tenced by the Conway county circuit court for horse-stealing

The above telegram to The Log Cab in Democrat will be read with great interest in this county, where both Mrs. McCook and her son are well known. Mrs. McCook and her husband lived for many years in the southern part of this county, where Warden McCook was reared The latter's first service as penitentiary warden was when he was in charge of the conVlcts at work on 1le J. E. Little place in this county. At that time Mrs. Me Cook and her husgand lived on the same plantation with their son. Later Mr. McCook resigned his position with the state to take charge of the squad of county convicts when they were be- ing worked on the county farm by IL. B. Ingram, about five years ago.
 Mrs. McCook was about 65 years of age and was a kind, gentle old lady, who was much loved by everyone who knew her. The news of her terrible death will be learned by her friends here with intense regret.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
WHITE WOMAN STRANCLED TOD[ATH BY NEGRO CONVICT Terrible Deed Committed at State Con- vict Farm Late Yesterday
 Afternoon.
Mrs w. H. McCook the Victim Formerly Resided in This County--Robbery Was the Motive for the
 Horrible Crime
special to the Log Cabin Democrat.

Special to the Log Cabin Democrat
 Little Rock, Oct. 21.-Mrs. w. H. McCook, mother of Warden J. E. Me Cook, was stranged to death by Will Johnson, a negro convict from Con way county, on the state convict farm late yesterday afternoon. Johnson, who was to have been released next Monday, was recaptured shortly after committing the horrible crime, with the blood still on his clothing.
 The motive of his terrible deed was robbery. The negro saw Mrs. McCook with a large roll of money and mur dered her in attempting to get it. He secured only a few dollars, the re- mainder of the money having been seereted by Mrs. McCook.
 Johnson was a one-armed negro. He
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Oct, 21.-Tonight and Friday, generally fair.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
PLAN ANOTHER TAG DAY
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSO- CLAYTON TO RAISE MORE
 FUNDS.

The Conway School Improvement Association is planning to set aside another day as tag day. in order to raise funds win which to carry for ward their work in the interest of the local public school. This method of securing money has proved very popu- lar in the past and the members of the association hope to be successful m their efforts and ask that all persons interested in the welfare of the asso citation will respond liberaIly to the call for this worthy cause. The date for tag day will be announced later.
 At a recent meeting of the associa- tion the following directors and off cers for the ensuing year were elect ed
 Directors-Mrs. s. s. Waters, Miss Bessie Randell and Mrs. J. J. Doyne.
 Officers Mrs. Jo Frauenthal, presi- dent; Mrs. G. H. Burr, vice president; Mrs. L. H. Pyle, secretary; Mrs. Sam Heili%ars, treasurer.
 Old papers for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
U. s. ENGINEERS ARE
 FAYORABLY IMPRESSED

Little Rock, Oct. 21. Heavily laden river, between Ozark and Little Rock especially, the United States board of engineers for rivers and harbors left last night for Washington, where they will begin the work of sitting out the chaff from the wheat and be ready to make report as to which of this DOT tion of the river should receive an ap- propriation of $300,000 per year for a period of 10 years, before congress meets in December.
 Not word was said by any mem Der of the board as to whether the action was liable to be favorable or adverse, but the friendly bearing of the chairman of the board toward those with whom he conversed has made them much more hopeful than they would otherwise have been. Those who worked up the statistics which were given to the engineers are will ing to wager right now the govern ment will be asked by the engineers to make the appropriation. They will De aided in this by the other sections of the state unselfishly standing back and permitting the appropriation for this portion of the river improvement to be made, full well aware that if they step in and ask for more it will be too much for the government, and the whole scheme will be defeated. If an appropriation is made for a part now it is expected that the balance of the river will soon after be improved, so great will the commercial value of the section between Little Rock and Ozark become.
 Col. John D. G. Knight presided at the meeting yesterday, sitting with Col. C. w. Langfitt and A. c. Weber, assistant engineer and secretary of the board. After the hearing yester- day they were dined by business men of the city and in the afternoon taken
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21

mortgage indebtedness on Centarl will
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
BIG CORN CROP.

Newark, Oct. 21.-More corn has been shipped out of Newark already this year than for many seasons. Over 30 cars have been sent out, which means that thousands of dollars have been paid over to the farmers as the price has never been less than 50 cents a bushel, and much of it sold for 55 and 60 cents. The indications are that it will be profitable year for the corn growers.
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TELEPHONE GANG
 REACHES CONWAY

The big gang of workmen who are reconstructing the lines of the South western Telegraph and Telephone Company reached Conway today and have pitched their camp near the Catholic church in this city. The men are stringing additional wires, put ting in new poles and eross-arms and generally rebuilding the telephone lines. They have been nearly two months working from Little Rock to Conway, and will probably make this place their headquarters for a week or ten days.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
U. s. REVENUE INCREASE.

Little Rock, Oct. 21.-People of Ar kansas are smoking more, drinking more and chewing more tobacco, ac
 cording to the figures for the past three months, as shown by the re- ceipts of the revenue office. The re- ceipts for the quarter just ended ex- ceed those of 1908 about $3,00O. Ci- gars, tobacco and whistles and beer all show large percentage of in crease If this increase is continued Arkansas will no longer be considered a losing state by the revenue officials
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

A. D. Hogan, 23, Greenbrier, and Lizzie Griffin, 23, Conway.
 J. T. Henderson, 19, and Lula Ross, 23, Greenbrier.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-21
To Cure Constipatinr

fake just mite of Liver Food before retiring each night. Ramon Tonic Regulator supplies il in a palatable form of powder, tea or tonic zsc. pud mouey back if not satsSed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
LOCAL NOTICES.

Use American Little Liver Tablets.
Hepco, Water Car Enamels, Bath
Enamels and Japan paints at Forsaith's.
Try the American Throat Tablets.
With expert workmen F. 7. Forsaith
is prepared to do plain and artistic sign
work and all kinds of lettering at
reasonable prices. Both phones.
The ladies of Grace Methodist church
will hold a food sale in the chapel, Satur-
day, Aug. IA, beginning at 3 o'clock
Orders for food left with Mrs. Harry M.
Scott will receive careful attention.
The ladies of the Church of the Messiah
will hold a food sale in the vestry Satur-
day, August 81, beginning at 3 O'Clock.
The ladies will be prepared to furnish
fresh fried doughnuts during the after
noon.
have moved my stock to 76 Main
street and in order to reduce stock will
sell all my trimmed hats at "a price dur
ing the remainder of August. Mrs. Lii
liam Gordon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
j. S. SanbOrn'S New Boat.

Numerous visitors have been attracted
to the workshop of ]. S. Sanborn at his,
residence on Webster street during the
past few days, having called to view his
latest specimen of boat building. They
have been we'll repaid, for the boat is
certainly one of the finest pieces of work
ever turned out by the builder. Mr..
Sanborn is 63 years old and has been
employed at the scale works over Sc
years, 1S of which he has been pattern
maker He builds boats as a pastme
and that he has been successful in this
line is shown by the fact that three other
power boats built by him are doing
service on Lake Memphremagog, Joe's
The result of his latest work is a hand
some motor boat, "a feet in length, with
a5ft in. beam, that will accommodate
10 passengers. In the IL foot cockpit
are four wicker chairs and seats for two
in either end. In front of the operators
seat is located the II horse power Ferro
gasolene motor, the lever which controls
the 20 inch bronze reversible propeller,
and the automobile steering gear. In
the front end of the cockpit is a locker
for provisions, and eight drawers, all
handsomely panelled in quartered oak.
A six foot lounging deck in the rear will
accommodate two passengers Although
many of the later boats are built on the
torpedo stern model Mr.. Sanborn has
his own ideas on this subject and clings
to the fan-tail or round stern. The hull
is of cedar, caulked and puttied, and the
decking, cockpit and combing are of
beautifully grained oak. The boat will
draw two feet of water, and though Mr..
Sanborn has spared no pains to make it
seaworthy he has sacrificed none of its
lines of beauty and the sturdy little craft
will undoubtedly give good account of
itself when it takes its place in the hotilla
on Lake Memphremagog, where it was
shipped yesterday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
The State Tournament.

The ninth annual Vermont state tennis
tournament ops Jed on the courts of the
Old Pine Golf Club yesterday, the play
ing being interrupted twice during the
day by smart showers. There are 21
entries in the tournament, including
several of the old favorites and some
new ones. Besides ten members OF the
Old Pine Golf Club there are the follow
ing from out of town: 6. H. Hos
mer of Boston, ]. H. MacVeagh and
Fennimore Cady of the Phillips Acade-
my Exeter tennis team, Sidney Stone
and Leland Olds from the summer camp
at Caspian Lake, Edward A. Freshman
of New York, c. T. Porter of Worcester,
CHI. Collister of Gardner, Mass, and
Fred H. Harris of Brattleboro George
W. Pike of Springfield, Mass, the present
state champion, is detained at home by
illness. but expects to be here the last of
the week to play in the challenge match.
The following is the score of yester-
days matches:
PRELIMINARY ROUND.
G. H. Hosmer beat Albert Kicker, 6-3,
4-6. rs.
G. B. MacKinney beat Sidney Stone,
6-3, 6-3.
F. Cady beat Ray W. Spaulding, Sc,
GA.
CHI. Collister beat c. T. Porter, 60,
6-3.
Joseph Fairbanks beat G. W. c. Hill
by default
E. A. Freshman beat E. A. Carter by
default
FIRST ROUND.
]. H. MacVeagh beat Mckinney, SO,
6-3.
Collister beat Fairbanks, Ga, 6-1.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Central Vermont railway adver-
tise elsewhere another excursion to the
islands of Lake Champlain. The date is
Sunday, Aug. 10, and the round trip fare
from St. Johnsbury is $2.70.
e. L. Blake, for some time a resident
of St. Johnsbury, is president of the
Roberts Oil Company at Evanston, Wyo.
Mr.. Blake has extensive interests id the
oil fields of the Spring Valley district in
Wyoming and the company of which he
is president owns over 5000 acres ofland
in the oil district.
-Lougee & Smythe are making exten-
sive improvements on their store by en-
tirely remodeling the cloak department
and building modern fitting room in
the south east corner Of the store.
jackson Bros Pavilion Theatre Co.
are showing all this week at the Port
land street lot, with change of play
nightly.
"A rush of summer trade has kept
Landlord Moore and his efficient force
on the jump during the past week.
Numerous auto parties have stopped
long enough to sample the hospitality
of the house. Among the guests are
noted Ex-Gov. c. ]. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. S. Kibourne and Mr.. and Mrs. N. M.
Hutchinson of Aurora. ILL., Mr.. and Mrs.
F. B. Willard, Miss Smith and L. De
Grost of New York City also registered.
A couple of show troups have also help
ed to swell the total.
The first Thursday in August the
meeting of Chamberlin W. R. c. was held
in the afternoon instead OF evening, the
usual custom, with the hope that those
not able to attend in the evening might
come. The object was accomplished in
having large attendance and most cor
dial greetings. The regular routine
work of the Corps and initiation were
followed by speaking and music, consist
ing of vocal and piano solos. The social
hour was OF special interest, when cake
and ice cream were served.
There will be a wrestling match at
the Stanley Opera House, Wednesday,
August II.
The judges, lawyers, jury and sher-
riffs of Caledonia county will have
basket picnic at Lakeside Farm, Joe's
Pond on Saturday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Seventy Club Lawn Party.

The Seventy Club were delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Bingham last Wednesday
afternoon, at lawn party in honor of
their mother, Mrs. Laurette Bingham.
Mrs. Bingham's birthday occurs in
November, but the summer seems much
more opportune time for the celebration
of the natal day. There were present
Mrs. Jane Huntley and her guest, Mrs.
Orcutt, Mrs. Clarissa g. Proctor, Mrs.
Sarah P. Lucas, Mrs. Philura M. Hoyt,
Mrs. Catherine Howland. Mrs. c. Cas-
well, Mrs. Mary M. Bowles, Miss Love-
land and Miss Gertrude Menut. Invited
guests were Rev. 6. W. c. Hill, Mrs.
Hattie 6. Hill, and Miss Caroline S.
Woodruff. Mr. Hill and Miss Woodruff
entertained the ladies with readings,
which were very much enjoyed. Mrs.
c. G. Flint and daughter Mabel assisted
in serving the guests with refreshments,
and Mrs. Ernest L. Clark and daughter
were guests of the club for a very short
time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
"The Best of ALL"

The Gage Stock Co., assuredly deserve
the right to be called "The Best of All"
in the repertoire field. They enjoy the
distinction of playing to the highest
average gross receipts of any popular
price attraction. This has always been
rendered possible by the fact that this
company always gives satisfaction, by
presenting carefully selected list of
plays and producing the same in
praise e-worthy manner. Year after year
they have been in the popular price field
of amusements and this seasons organ
ization will prove no exception to the
high standard they have set in the past.
Excellent plays and an excellent COM
pany is their watch-word, while new
and interesting vaudeville will be intro
duced together with an exclusive array
of educational and comedy moving pic
lures. Ladies tickets limited to 200 will
be on sale for the opening night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11

Tragic Death of George Van Dyke Of
Lancaster and His Chauffeur at Turn
er'S Falls.
George Van Dyke, aged GA, of Laucas-
ter, N. H., president of the Connecticut
Valley Lumber company, Familiarity
known to many residents of northeast
ern Vermont, and one of the best known
lumbermen in New England, and his
chauffeur, Frederick B. Hogden, aged 80,
of North Stratford, were fatally injured
when the automobile in which they were
riding plunged over 75-foot bank into
the Connecticut river at Turner's Falls,
Mass, Sunday. Both died of their in
juries at the Farren hospital in Monta-
que City.
Mr.. Van Dyke, who is known as "the
lumber king of New England" " had been
in the vicinity for few days watching
the work of running logs down the river,
which is very low. In order to get
better view of the work, Mr.. Van Dyke
had his automobile driven to the top of
high cliff Of rocks on the Riverside shore
just opposite Turner's Falls. They were
about to return to the camp when the
chauffeur touched the wrong lever and
the machine started forward instead of
back, plunging directly over the bank to
the rocks below.
Mr.. Van Dyke owned the Moose River
Lumber company in Loweltown, Me-,
and was president of the Brompton
Paper company of Brompton, Quebec.
Mr.. Van Dyke formerly lived in Boston,
but several years ago transferred his res
idence to Lancaster. He is survived by
two brothers, Thomas H. Van Dyke of
East Hereford, Que, and Philo Van Dyke
of McIndoes, and by two sisters, Eva
Van Dyke of Lancaster and Mrs. Horace
Vancre of Canaan, Vt. Mr.. Van Dyke
was unmarried. Frederick B. Hogdon
bad been employed as chauffeur for Mr..
Van Dyke for some time. He leaves a
wife and mother
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11

Henry Miller, accused of stealing a
watch, suits of clothes and other articles
from his roommate several weeks ago,
was brought here from Newport by Con-
stable Worthen Friday night. The mis-
sing property was found on him. He
will be tried on the charge of grand lar
cenv at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
Monday being Bennington Battle
Day and a legal holiday the banks will
be closed for the day.
AT St. Johnsbury Hospital Mrs.
Harry Goliath is new patient and
Mrs. Charles White of Swanton has
been discharged.
w. A. Wright sold three Ford cars
last week and expects two more car
loads in few days.
About 80 members of Uniform Rank
K. P, expect to go to Barre, Saturday,
to attend the annual K. P. state encamp-
ment.
New flowers at the Fairbanks
Museum are field thistle and New Eng
land aster August 3, steeple bush August
4, thoroughwort or boheset and wood
land sunfower August 9.
j. M. Legerdre has engaged Oliver
Piche, who has had % years experience
as barber in Boston to work in his shop
on Bay street. Mr.. Piche was employed
in the Quincy house for four years and
the Revere house five years and is first
class barber. He makes a speciality of
cutting pompadours. There will now be
three BARRIERS at Mr. Legendre's shop on
Saturday evenings.
The register at the Avenue House
shows that at least one line of business
in town is keeping up. Among autoists
who have paid this hostelry visit
within few days are George H. Davis
and family of Barton; Joseph E. Minon
and party of eight from Boston; MIR.
and Mrs. P. w. Ransom of New York
City; Edna B. Case and party of Chi
cago, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex c. Nelson of
Baltimore, Md; and Mr. and Mrs. H. G..
Stripe and party of five from Man
chester, N. H. Among other recent
arrivals were w. " Howard, city archi-
'tect of Brockton, Mass, the Misses J.. D..
and M. c. Brown of New York City and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Nelson of Cincinnati
Ohio,
The Derby Line base ball team will
play at Newport the first day of the
races, August Is, and the Lyndonvilles
the second day, August 10.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Pandora to be Presented.

On the White House lawn last year a
dramatic performance OF Pandora" was
presented by the Ben Greet players.
This beautiful version of the familiar
myth is to be given in st, Johnsbury
about three weeks hence for the benefit
of the Brightlooh Hospital and the Y.
M. c. A. The local young ladies who
are preparing this play are sure to re-
peat their success of four years ago in
the outdoor performance of Midsummer
Nights Dream. Watch for further de-
tails in next weeks paper. Weather per-
mitting, this will be an outdoor perform.
ance on the grounds of Brantview.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Museum Notes.

George M. Hersey of Boston has pre-
sented the Museum with an interesting
exhibit. 1t is piece of wood from Pres
colt, Arizona, in which holes have been
drilled with mathematical exactness and
small acorns fitted into the holes. This
is the work of the California woodpecker
and illustrates his method of storing
away food. The specimen is placed with
the wood exhibit in the north side of the
balcony.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
A Successful Lawn Party.

The lawn of the South church was bril-
liantly decorated with lanterns Thurs
day night on the occasion of the lawn
party of the Search Light Club and the
ladies gave most unique and enjoyable
entertainment. The old English ballad
describing the adventures of Lord Beichan
and Susie Pye was presented, the ballad
being sung by Mrs. Don c. Stiles. A
temporary stage had been erected at the
entrance of the vestry and light from
steropticon illuminated the players. Fol
lowing is the caste of Characters:
Lord Beichan, E. N. Carter
Susie Pye, Miss Margaret Merrill
The Bride, Miss Dorothy Fairbanks
The Brides Mother, Miss Helen Hall
The Savage Moor, Harold French
The Jailor CLAYTON Bond
The Porter, Frank o. French
The parts were all we'll taken, all being
in pantomime, and the costumes under
the calcium light showed to good effect.
Following the play ice cream and cake
was served and excellent music was
rendered from Victor Victrola.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Our Y. M. c. A. Secretary.

c. A. Palmer, the present secretary at
the Y. NJ. c. A., is a Canadian having
been born in Ottawa 81 years ago. He
afterward moved to Montreal and join
ed the Association there. He was
prominent in military affairs and for six
years held captains commission in the
infantry. He graduated at the New
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Food Sale.
The Colonial.
Tenement Wanted
Housekeeper Wanted.
Pipes-H. P. Brown.
Fords-W. A. Wright.
Coal-Geo. P. Moore.
Kodaks-C... &C. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Post Office.
Excursion to Old Orchard.
Removal Sale-Mrs. Gordon.
Excursion to Lake Champlain.
Insurance-W w. Sprague & Son.
Alteration Sale-Lougee & Smythe.
Safe Deposit-First National Bank
One-fourth Off-Steele, Taplin & Co.
Wrestling Match-Stanley Opera House.
Vermont Views-Berry- Ball Dry Goods Co.
Anniversary Sale-Lawrence P. Leach & Co
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Thursday Specials.

Fifty pictures by Nung and other artists Subjects that will
not be made again. Regular price 25cto $500 EACH Thursdays
price l21aC to $500 each.
Tailored Wash Suits Coat Skirt made in English Repp and
Linen Coors rose pink lavender blue champagne and white Reg
ular price S8 and 10. Thursdays price 81 and s.
Satin faced Fouard Silk Regular price $780, Thursdays price
69C per yard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
CLOSING SATURDAY. Moons,

During the summer months the CALEDoN-
IAN Office will close every Saturday at noon.
The patrons of this office will kindly take
notice of this and govern themselves accord
ingly.
THE CALEDoNIAN COMPANY.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11

Palestine Commandery, No. S, K. T.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday eve., Aug. 81.
FRED c. BECK, Z. c.
DELos NJ. BACON. Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11
Do not Weld to the idea

that death fulfills the measure of your service
or responsibility to provide in a degree for
the care of your family after you are gone.
Goth year. National Life ms, Co. of VT.
(Mutual.)
W. W. SPRAGUE & SON,
Gen. Agents of Northeastern Vermont,
ST. Johnsbury, Vermont.
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Modern Woodmen of America.


Regular meetings ofs Asisqua Camp, No.
S149 are held first and third Tuesdays in
each month. Next meeting Aug. IT, 1909.
H !. PICKERING, Clerk.
DAVID IRWIN, V. c
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-08-11

Jersey School for Physical Training and
Tanuaryi1, 1908, became physical direct
or of the Y. M. c. A. here, in which he
gave such satisfaction that on resigna-
tion of Mr. Adams, he was called to
the general secretaryship, Mr.. Palmer's
genial disposition has won for him a
host of friends not only in St. Johnsbury,
but among the boys at the last two
state camps at'North Hero.