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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

shown by the large number present. 1t
showed that the hospital is not looked
upon as the gift of some wealthy man
to be enjoyed If necessary. but as an in
stitution largely created and maintained
by popular support. Brightlook hos
pital today is the product of St. Johns
bury, and its success brings great credit
to the community as a whole. Its
future will depend largely on the atti-
tude ofSt. Johnsbury people towards it.
If they continue to look upon it as their
institution and their responsibility it
must continue to grow. If they allow
their interest in it to wane, other means
of support must be secured or it will tall.
Realization of these facts makes the
offer OF some interested person to pay
over half of the present Indebtedness of
the institution, if the people of St. Johns
bury will pay the rest, an opportunity to
display a civic spirit that will raise
the standing of St. Johnsbury among its
sister towns of Vermont. 1t calls for
just the same popular interest and snp-
port of the institution that has made its
past history so creditable. So the people
cannot lose their sense of proprietor
ship and responsibility for it. A sub
stantial start has already been made
towards raising the $500 required of
the people and it should be speedily
accomplished.
One of the benefits of the hospital was
mentioned at the meeting, but was not
given the prominence it deserves. The
hospital is an educational institution for
the physicians. Its operation gives them
a practical insight into some of the COM
plicated medical and surgical problems
that they could not acquire in general
country practice. This education and
skill benefits more than the hospital, it
is carried by the physician into his whole
practice and makes him a more valuable
physician in the private families who
consult him. Therefore the development
of the hospital and the physician means
greater personal safety to the whole
community. 1t is time for the citizens to
act for their higher interest and it will
be surprising indeed if they fail to
respond.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
A Railroad Suggestion.

While the editor of this paper would |
not assume to be railroad expert sug-
gestion recently made seems to be worthy |
of consideration. Most of the railroads |
in Vermont are selling mileages at the
rate OF two cents mile but the St. ohns-
bury and Lake Champlain road charges
two and one half cents. The generally
accepted reason is that the road is not
operated at a profit and therefore it can
not afford to make its passenger rates
lower. The public cannot ask a railroad
to operate at a loss but there is ques-
ton whether it might not be more profit
able for this road to lower it's rates.
Under present conditions people residing
along the line between Danville and Hyde
Park 90 to Burlington whenever they go
away from home to purchase goods. They
aim to travel as short distance as posi-
BILE on high priced road and Burlington
offers this opportunity, as it is but ashort
distance to Cambridge Junction where
lower rates prevail. They should come
to St. Johnsburv because it is shorter
distance and the train schedules would
| give them a more convenient shopping
day here than in Burlington. If Morris
vile people would come here to do their
shopping it would mean more revenue to
the road even at two cents a mile than
the present arrangements and so would
seem to be desirable thing for the road
to do.
Ofcourse the making ofSt. Johnsbury
atrading center for the higher priced trade
in the towns along the St. Johnsbury
and Lake Champlain road does not rest
entirely on the railroad. The business
men of the village must be in position to
offer class of goods that will attract
that class of people. They must also
make it known to those people that they
are able to fill their demands. 1t certain
ly seems worthy object for careful con-
sideratoh between the business men of
this place and the railroad officials and
it is in the hope of awakening a discus
sion of the matter that this article has
been written.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
The Reign of the Common People.

St. Johnsbury people have complained
oflate of their few opportunities to hear
lectures but such an opportunity will be
theirs on Oct. IA, when c. A. G. Jackson
of Montpelier will speak at Pythian Hall
on "The Reign OF the Common People"
The lecture was recently delivered in
Waterbury before an appreciative audi
ence. Of it the Waterbury Record said:
From the opening lines of the lecture
to the finish it was evident that the
speaker was thoroughly conversant
with his subject and handled it in a
manner which could not fail to carry
conviction with its presentation. The
lecture was not political harangue but
plain, frank, open statement of social
conditions in which everyone is interest
ed, bustling with facts drawn from the
real life of past and present regardless OF
political affiliations and partizanship in
any form"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
PRESS COMMENT.
A Call for Titcomb.

Someone has wisely suggested now
that John W. Titcomb is coming back to
Vermont that he be given his old job of
fish and game commissioner. Nothing
would be ofgreater benefit to the fish and
game interests of the state. Mr.. Titcomb
is practical man who has had wide ex-
perience as head of the government fish
cries bureau; he knows what is needed to
protect and increase our supply of game
fish, and is equally we'll informed about
fur and feathers. H. G. Thomas, the
present commissioner, is no doubt sincere
in his efforts at fish and game protection
but he is stubborn, cranky and old-maid-
ish.-T Brattleboro Reformer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

Pres. Taft in speech delivered in Spo-
kane, Wash, on the subject ofthe conser-
walton of national resources declared that
he would ask congress to authorize the
issuance of $50, 900, 900 in bonds to COM
plete irrigation projects already begun in
the West and on which work had been
stopped for lack of funds. This is done
because many people have settled in the
arid regions there in the expectation of
securing irrigation promptly and are
threatened with failure because it is de.
layed. Their necessity would seem to
warrant action as this country cannot
afford to have disaster overtake so many
people.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

People will watch with interest for the
verdict of the residents of Somerville,
Mass, on the proposal to abandon
graduating exercises in the grammar
schools in that city. A special committee
to consider this subject was appointed
by the school board and the committee
has recommended it's adjustment. The
committee believes there are many
parents who can i'll afford to satisfy the
demands fgirl graduates, and yet they
feel compelled to make the sacrifice for
dress, carriage, gloves and flowers in
order that their children should suffer nc
humiliation. The report was laid on the
table for month in order to give the
parents an opportunity to express their
sentiments on the proposed change.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

The nomination of Eugene N. Foss for
lieutenant governor by the Massachu
sets democrats would indicate that Mr..
Foss had rather run for office than to
stand firmly with his own party. Such
shifting of allegiance is not proof of
personal strength or business of ones
principles. 1t looks bad for Foss and
the democrats too.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

The Resources and Advantages of A
City Beautiful issued by the st. Adams
Board of trade is very attractive bro
chure and should prove of real value as
an advertisement for the city. Every
man with progressive spirit should get
one to see what could be done for his
town if the people would act together.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Solid for Fleetwood.

Ex-Lieut Gov. Stearns, who has been
on an extended trip in the west for
several weeks. returned to Lamoille
county last Saturday in splendid health
and had "a splendid time.' When asked
as to his position on the governor ques-
ton by representative of this paper he
said: "You may tell them that | am for
Fred Fleetwood, first, last, and all the
time" This is as was expected and puts
a clincher on "Spunky Lamoille's"
soliditv for Mr.. FLEETWOOD News and
Citizen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Peonle NAV Call Gates.

Barring fatal effects of the clam bake
at St. Johnsbury, Friday, there will
probably be three Republican candidates
for governor. John A. Mead, Frederick
G. Fleetwood and Charles W. Gates were
all there; the first two talked politics
somewhat and the last named didn't
mention it. Gates hasn't said he will
run, but the people may call him.-[The
Barre Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
BrightlOOk HOSPITAL.

The physicians of ST. Johnsbury have
reason to feel pleased with the results of
the clam bake and shore dinner given
for the benefit of Brightlook hospital
last Friday. AS a dinner it was a
success, the speaking was good, and it
must have yielded quite bit of revenue
for the hospital. More important than
the financial results was the spirit of
loyalty to the hospital and it's needs
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

The North Pole to date seems to be a
matter of much doubt. We cannot tell
for certain whether anybody has reached
it, whether reaching it ahead of Peary
makes man a liar, whether any man
can leave it and return to civilization
with his manhood and finally whether
all this fuss will be of any benefit what
ever to the world.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
A Plea for Evarts.

Isn't it about time that the Green
Mountain state did something hand
some for Maxwell Evarts? Says the
Burlington Free Press: "Vermont's
state fair promises to be permanent
monument to the public spirit and push
of Maxwell Evarts in particular, as we'll
as to those of the people of Vermont in
general" Mr.. Evarts is nearer the
real thing than any other New Yorker
who goes to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Republican.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
[ Burlin gton News].

Vermont loses a good citizen in the
death of Ex-Governor Bell. AS soldier,
he displayed dogged courage, and as
Governor the same determined spirit was
shown in fulfilling his official duty and
carrying out the decree of the law in the
case of that unhappy woman, Mary
Rogers. That he was a man of uncom-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
Guild & Blossom. comm only called the Union
Garage and Machine Company, were dis
solved on Sept. 81, 1909, Mr.. John b. Guild
retiring from the firm, and all persons hay
ing bills against said firm are requested to
present same to me for liquidation and all
persons owing said firm, will kindly pay me
the accounts, as + have purchased the debts
due said firm.
Union Garage & Machine Co.
n. B. BLOSSOM.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

mon business ability is shown by the re-
markable success he achieved as a farmer
in chill town" In his family relations,
as a neighbor and as citizen he was a
model, and his genial address and demo-
cratic manners made him MANY friends.
Ex-Governor Bells death diminishes
the list of our ex-Governors from thir-
teen to twelve. Ex-Governor John w.
Stewart of Middlebury heads the list.
bis incumbency of the gubernational
chair dating back to 1870. Ex-Govern-
or John L. Barstow stands next in sem
iority, following Ex-Governor Stewart
twelve years later. From this time until
now death had claimed but one of his
successors, Ex-Governor Levi K. Fuller of
Brattleboro.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
"Skyb0rO Castle.
Rice Summer Home Being Built in Kirby BY
Up, Bennett of Woodmont, Conn.-Plans
A Trout Preserve Next Season.


Up, Bennett of Woodmont, Conn.-Plans
A Trout Preserve Next Season.
Another Caledonia County boy who
has gone out to other lands to gain a
fortune has heard the home call and is
constructing a summer home on the "old
home place"
In SHADY dell" in the notch between
Burke and Kirby mountain is situated
"skyboro Castle" the bungalo being
being built by Ira P. Bennett of Wood
mont, Conn. The house lot comprises
100 acres of land covered with beautiful
trees of our native woods.
The building is two stories, 20 ~
with lean to" for kitchen 15x 20.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
THE Bennington Ranner.l

The sudden death of Former Governor
Charles J. Bell of Walden is great shock
to his friends, many of whom did not
know that his health was in any way
impaired. He always appeared strong
and vigorous. though it is now known
that he had suffered from an organic dis
ease of the heart for several years. The
impartial writer of Vermont history in
the future will give high place to Cow
ernor Bell. Elected as farmer and as
farmers candidate people who did not
know him were at first inclined to regard
him rather lightly. 1t was in the nature
of a surprise to many when he proved to
be a governor of great frmness and
breadth of character, high ideals, rugged
honesty and great ability. 1t is not too
much to say that he easily proved HIM
self one of the half dozen greatest govern-
ors the state has had in halt a century
Behind his pleasant smile and warm hand
clasp, he had an iron determination and
devotion to honest duty that could not
be swerved. Nowhere was this better
shown than in his action in the Mary
Rogers case. After days and weeks OF
earnest, thoughtful and prayerful consid-
Grafton OF this case, he came to the con-
clusion that it was the duty of the gov
ernor to see that the laws of the state
were executed, and that he would be false
to his oath of office if he interfered with
the enforcement of the laws that he had
sworn to maintain without fear or favor.
Having decided as to his duty and after
giving the condemned woman every op-
portunity up to the very last minute he
quietly and fearlessly submitted. to the
gross abuse, calumny and threats ofper-
sonal injury without complaining.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06

1t is built of native timber, covered with
cedar shingle from ridgepole to the sills.
There are piazzas on three sides. In the
center is fireplace 6x 6 feet built Of
stone and cemented. There is fine
stream of running water, which comes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
[ Montpelier Argus.

The news Of the death of former Gov
ernor Charles J. Bell was received
throughout the state with sincere regret.
Gov. Bell was held in the highest esteem
by the public, was acknowledged as the
possessor of unusual ability and admins
tered the duties of the various pnblic po-
sitions which he held during his life in
manner which demonstrated that no in
fuence could prevail upon him to take
any course other than that which he be-
lieved to be wholly and thoroughly right
His was of cordial and unassuming dis
position, which won for him the sincere
friendship of all who came in contact
with him and his services to the State
were notable, especially during his term
of executive, His career was worthy of
emulation and that it ended all to soon
is matter of public regret.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
+ The Rutland News. I

The people of Vermont sincerely mourn
the death of Ex-Governor Charles ]. Bell
As chief executive of the state he was
sound, safe and sensible. AS a progress
sive and scientific farmer and as head of
the state grange he contributed much to
the sum-total of Vermont's real wealth
He inspired men to better and more in
telligent endeavor in the directions of
planting, harvesting and marketing
crops. He was fine example of the New
England granger-intelligent, alert, up
right Many farms are better managed
and many farmers households are better
informed and happier today because of
Charles J. Bells example and influence.
After all, what better can any man do,
or what more enduring encomium can be
uttered than to say: He made two
blades grow where one grew before?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
1.-THE St. Adams Messenger. ]

ne 81. AlDanS NeSSenSer.I
The death of ex.Gov. Charles ]. Bell
will bring sense of personal loss to
many Vermonters beyond the ordinary
public respect for man once creditably
discharging the chief magistracy,
because for years before his incumbency
of the governorship and for the two
years in that office he Travelled extensive
ly throughout the state and made a
wide face to face and hand to hand ac-
quaintance with the people of Vermont.
He was rugged, honest man, clean
charactered, clear headed type of the
citizen of positive purposes tor good.
His administration represented the
agricultural interests of the state, if it is
proper under our representative system
to suggest that the principal influences
leading to the choice of a governor may
afterward claim special interest in the
man and his office. But he was a plain
and unpretentious man of the people, he
was proud of his state, and loyal to its
welfare, and in his day did as much if
not more to advance the social and ma
terial interests of the farming popula-
ton as any other man in public life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Huntington Free Press. ]

The people of the whole State as well
as Vermonters every where will be pain
ed to learn of the sudden death of former
Governor Charles J. Bell, which occurred
in New York just after he had boarded
New York Central traiu on his way
from the metropolis. Governor Bell
was useful as well as respected execu-
tive and one of his greatest services to
the State was to demonstrate that it is
still possible in these latter years for a
man to become governor of the Green
Mountain State without paving the
way with gold and green.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
Vermont's Ex-Governors.

The death of ex-Gov. Charles J. Bell
leaves II men living that have served
the state of Vermont as its chief magis-
trate. They are John W. Stewart, of
Middlebury, 1902, aged 81 years;
John l.. Barstow, of Shelburne, 1892-84,
aged II years; Samuel E. Pingree, of
Hartford, 1S84.86, aged II years; Ebe-
nezer J. Ormsbee, of Brandon, 1868,
aged Is years; William P. Dillingham;, of
Waterbury, 1888 90, aged sc years;
Carroll S. Page, of Hyde Park, 1890-92,
aged &c years; Urban A. Woodbury., of
Burlington, 1894-96, aged II years;
Josiah Grout, of Newport, 1896-9S, aged
67 years; Edward c. Smith, of St. AL
bans, 1899-1900, aged SIS years; William
w. Stickney, of Ludlow, 10000, aged
Sc years; John G. Mccullough, of Ben
nington, 1902-04, aged IA years;
aged 40 years.
But little while ago. when the vener-
able Frederick Holbrook, of Brattleboro,
1961.63, and George W. Hendee, of
Morrisville, 1870, were living, Vermont
had Is surviving ex.governors.
The death of Holbrook cast the dean
ship of this little company upon
Stewart, now near the close of his S5th
year. Between Stewart and Barstow
have dropped out Julius Converse, of
Woodstock, 1924; Asahel Peck, of
Jericho, 1874,76; Horace Fairbanks. OF
St. Johnsbury, 1876-78; Redfeld Proctor,
of Proctor, 1885, Roswell Farnham,
of Bradford, 1S8O-S2. Between Page
and Woodbury. came Levi K. Fuller, OF
Brattleboro, 1924, and between Nc
Cullough and Proctor came the now
lamented Bell.
All in all it is rather an unusually long
list of men that have once held this high
office and it is doubtful if many states
| can equal it.-[St. Adams MESSENGER.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-06
1.-THE Barre Times

There was nothing of the spectacular
in the life of Ex-Governor Charles J. Bell
of Vermont, which was ended so sudden
ly in New York City on Saturday. Rather
was it the life of the steady-going New
Highlander, passing from one stage of
action to another with almost methodi-
cal precision, until it finally reached the
height of chief executive of the state,
followed by retirement into private life
during the last few years. Governor
Bells career was that of the middle class
type, guided by more than the average
Yankee common sense and actuated by
natural ambition to seek official prefer
ment among his fellow men. He was
essentially man of the plain people,
meyer seeking to be otherwise. although
he had been raised to office of note. To
all he was the same Charles J. Bell that
people had known years before he at
tanned office. He carried the honors con-
ferred on him easily and without osten-
tation and when it became evident that
he had served his fellow-m men long enough
he accepted the situation with philo-
sophical composure and quietly left the
stage of public life to the more reposeful
realms Of the plain citizen.
In all his career from volunteer citizen
in the Civil war. through various phases
of public life to the position of governor
of Vermont and then into retirement, he
gave the best that was in him; and no
man could do more. He leaves no mark
ed signs which shall differentiate his
record as governor from that of the
average executive of Vermont, but those
who were privileged to know him will
bear testimony to his fidelity to duty
his rugged honesty of purpose, his kindly
nature and his clean life.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-02-19
CARRIED BULLET IN HIP FOR
TWO YEARS.
FarmyiIIe Man Thought to Hove Been
Permanently Cured by Operation

Having been practically an invalid
for the past few months, Basil Bruce,
twenty-Seven years old, of Farmyille,
last Monday underwent an operation
in the Memorial Hospital Richmond for
the removal of bullet which he had
carried in his body for more than two
years. Once before he was operated
on, but the surgeons failed to locate
the foreign substance The second
operation is said to have been entirely
successful, and unless unfavorable
symptoms develop Mr. Bruce will be
no and about within a few weeks
he bullet entered the hip. After
..ho 6, st operation the young man i'm
nroved ,ond was thought to be entire
" well. m. Ill few months ago when
no bocome ,'ame and was unable to
walk
DR.. Charles Crae, his Prince Ed
ward physician, relie2 ed the pain TEN
DOrarily, and as soon as '"0'0 ""' 9.'
ficient improvement brought Mr.
Bruce TO Richmond. He has been al
the hospital since last "Wednesday
week ago.
Although the removal of a bullet is
NOT an unusual or difficult operation
unless the lead has penetrated vital
spot nevertheless the circumstances
in the case of the Farmville patent
mad increased the difficulty ofremoVal'
In the first operation an N-ray was
used. but the bullet was not located
Several specialists Witnessed the sur
ceon's work last Monday.
It will be recalled during Christ
mas two years ago, while some young
folks were celebrating in front OF the
Normal School, Mr.. Bruce received a
bullet wound from an unaccoun'ed
for source.