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Evening journal., 1909-12-14

all careful about the tomeprature Of
the milk. Yes. that's all, thanks.
Good-by."
Right afterward comes the messenger
He doesn't look like tho American va
riety. He has an official air and an
atmosphere OF solidity that could never
grow In the climate Of the states.
Ere l am, lydy.' he says "1fany
special instructions, and 'ow hofton do
you feed h'it2"
Instructions arc given and Madame
sallies forth with an easy mind.
The messenger rocks the cradle, he
even sings. If he has been told, he
takes the baby out for walk. pushing
the perembulator with all the dignity
of father. He knows just what tenn
perature the milk should be and he
feeds the nursing et the right times.
I'VE may not be such delightful hus-
bands" once said very serious Eng
lishman. but as fathers we are be-
yond reproach."
This Is perhaps tho same feeling. ra-
clal and deep mgrained that has led
20 the development OF the matronly
faculties of the messenger boy. When
he grows up he may beat mis- wife.
but he will always be kind 60 his on
spring
But only fancy an American matron
calling up messenger station and ask
ing for a hoy TO take care OF little
Charles or Harry. Probably like the
indiscreet parson, who left his parrot
with the hostler. she would return 60
find the baby equipped with a liberal
education.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
GOLDEY ALUMNI
XMAS RECEPTION
Comedy Next Door" Given
In a Pleasing Manner,
Followed by a Dance

Hail Goldey College!
Let thy name with praises ringl
May all thy students
To thee Honor bring.
We can ne'er forget thee,
Though there's parting OF the ways,
We will Ger remember
Goldey College days.
College Song
For time. tho inclcmency OF the
weather last night threatened a post
ponement OF tho annual Christmas re-
ception given by the Alumni TO the
students OF Goldey College. The New
Century Club was engaged up 20
Christmas, when many students would
be away for the holidays. and tho
executive committee finding the room
well-filled by $50, decided 20 go OF
with the program. Soon all forgot all
about the weather.
on the reception committee were
Misses Elsie Curlett, Elleu Keenan,,
Edith BaiSey, and w. E. Douglas. J. Y.
Fuller and j. +. Phillips.
An orchestra played effectively dur
ing the evening, and was frequently
oncored by the audience.
The chief part of the program was
a AkAAANAN EAAAAAA'A AhNaAA AFRNAH ITO
play. written by Eleanor Crane, was
admirably well acted. The characters
seemed very much at home I'm their
parts. and carried them out with spirit
and humor. The cast was as fol-
lows;
Prof. Martin Courtney a woman
hater Melvin y. Wright; George Ches-
ter. an artist, S. Lee Neal; VIII Web
ster. a lawyer. Harry p. Gunby; Fred
Harper. a Harvard graduate. Cornelius
y. Myers; orange, from the sunny
South. Harry w. Mock; Mrs. Joseph
Thornton. from South Carolina. Clara
S. Mailman: Miss Betty Armstead.
Mrs. Thornton's niece, Anna r. Cam;
Miss Alice Armstead Mrs. Thornton's
niece. Ellen r. AilSens; Miss Kathleen
Covington. a Baltimore belle, Serena
NJ. Munda.
Melvin b. Wright ably coached the
players in preparation for tho per-
formance.
After tho play. guests were given
slips OF paper and five minutes In
which 10 collect as many signatures
as possible. The first prize for the
students was won by Miss Elsie Biiz-
was gained by Walter =. Mock.
A merry season Of dancing followed
Goldey College Song was heartily sung
/ by all present. This was written by
William w. Stapler '09, and tho ac-
compartment played by Harry w
/ Mock.
The alumni officers and executive
committee are 70 be congratulated on
the evenings success. They arc: or
/ fcers-Serena NJ. Munda. PRESIDENT
! William w. Stapler, vice-presidont;
Pauline L. KoiclS. corresponding secre-
tary; Ellen Keenan,. recording secre-
/ tary: +. r. Warrington. treasurer
/ Committee-Harry w. Mock, Elsie NJ
| Curlett. Anna T. Cam. Pauline l.
KolclS, Ellen keenan,, Edith Bakey, w
r. Douglas. J. r. Phillips, w. w
Stapler. f. r. Warrington.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
HERE AND THERE

It has been proven that our great
railway terminals. where traffic is con-
stant, where switch engines are shunt-
ed back and forth and suburban trains
are run frequently, can be operated
more economically by electricity than
by steam.
A portarit bust, heroic in size and
erected on an artistic pedestal, of
Marie wilt I'm the part of Norma was
unveiled last week in the foyer of the
Royal Opera House, at Vienna. Wit
died IN 1891 after a brilliant career,
but the acceptance Of the bust by the
MANAGEMENT was, nevertheless, a great
surprise to the patrons OF the opera,
because previously no woman had been
honored in that way.
Consul General r. NJ. Bartleman, Of
Buenos Ayres. reports that a company
has just been organized In England
by prominent English shipowners and
Argentine cattle raisers to ship regu-
lar weekly supplies OF chilled meat
from the River Plate to London and
Manchester.
Financial and commercial conditions
in the Spanish provinces have assumed
an encouraging aspect, says Vice Con-
sui General William Dawson, Jr., of
Barcelona. He notes the abundant
cereal, vineyard and olive crops and
unwonted activity in mining. Exports
Of iron ore are rapidly increasing.
In the Island OF Savaii. in the Sa-
moan group, during an August night
in the year 1905. there arose from tho
midst Of a peaceful cocoa plantation
volcano that in the four years Of
its still ceaseless activity had sent
forth moro molten lava than has any
other volcano Of which there is an,
record.
The new Picking city water worki
are described in a newspaper article
forwarded by Consul Gracey, Of Using
tau. The system is modern Throughout
with various pumping stations. settling
tanks, filtration beds, water towers, etc
which will amply supply China's cap
ital with water, instead Of the insan
itary wells.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
PILOTS BLAME
BUOY FOR MISHAP
Associations Head Says Prair-
ie'S Grounding Was Due
to Light

According to Captain Virden, pres
ident Of the Pennsylvania Pilots AS
sociation, the defective working OF the
Goose Neck Island Buoy caused the
grounding OF the auxiliary cruiser
Prairie on the night or December p.
This statement was made TO the light
house inspectors for the Delaware
River and Bay yesterday.
Il have complained to both the light
house inspectors and TO the Maritime
Exchange about this light" said Cap
tain Virdin, because 1 believe Il to
be dangerous and the cause Of the
grounding OF the Prairie. / have pass
ed that light when Il has been out
for more than a minute and ! have
had TO guess the channel until II
flashed again"
Commander II. A. Bispham, inspec-
tor OF the 4th Lighthouse District. de-
clared that Captain Virdin's knowledge
OF these buoys was entirely wrong.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
A Bridal Tour.

At a fashionable wedding in a south
ern city the contracting parties we-e
a wealthy widower and a handsome
young lady. and, a faithful old serv-
ant who had lived with the first wife
all her married life was reporting the
festivities conidentially the next morn
ing TO a neighbor.
When she finished a fellow servant
asked. "Is he going TO take a bridal
tourT'
The old woman looked startled and
then. glancing around to see that no
one was near. whispered, "Well.
don't know ez be will take bride to
her If she gets cantankerous. but he
sure did take a strap to the other one.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
- The -
Scrap Book
Wanting In Grit.

At one Of the fashionable seaside re-
sorts on a beautiful evening last sum
mer a handsome couple promenaded
the beach until they were tired and
then threw themselves on the sand
20 rest. The young woman watched
the waves. while the young man toyed
with the moonlit sand. tossing it from
hand TO hand.
"Reginald. dear. you puckered up
your lips just then aF II you were go
ing TO kiss me-" said the beautiful
creature dangerously as she glanced
at her companion.
Il intended to-" replied Reginald
hesitatingly. but I seem 70 have got
some sand in my mouth"
"For heavens sake. swallow it," ex-
claimed the young lady. you need it
badly in your system"
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
orioin Of nThe bic stiokv

Tho first association of Theodore
Roosevelt with the phrase, "the big
stick" dates from a speech delivered
by him at Chicago in 1902. on that
occasion he said: "There is a home
ly old adage which runs, Speak softly
and carry big stick, and you will go
far" says Success.
The New York World, in an editor
ial published September 90, 1904, re-
vived the speech. contrasting it in par
allel columns with Roosevelt's pacific
speech to the delegates Of the Inter-
parliamentary Peace Union, Septem-
Der "a, 1904.
The first cartoon embodying the big
stick" idea was published in the World
Of October u, 1904. It represented
Roosevelt mounted on a fiery steed
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throwing a lasso around the flying
Angel of Peace and carrying cud-
ged bearing the words big stick upon
Il.
1t is interesting TO notice the varying
changes in cartoons in the character
of this stick. At first il was simply
a long round stick OF uniform thick
ness. 1t later changed TO the knotted
club or bludgeon type, and now it is
often seen with spear protruding
from the large end. This latter form
was derived from Roosevelts express
sion. MY spear knows no brother" A
marked contrast is shown In Rooso-
velts emblem and the mailed fist" OF
Emperor William Williams symbol
typifies Power and Force-nothing else.
Roosevelt's big stick" although for
midable, means peace--but peace
backed up by the big stick"
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
A Traesdy Al ths PARSONAGE.

A present of a pair of chickens to a
country parsonage where there were a
large family and a small income was
an. event. and the youngest two chill
dren (who were usually put to bed
with n simple neal we're promised a
share in the family treat; but. unfor-
tunately. two neighboring ministers
dropped in. and the children's mother
had to compromise with the little peo-
pie. A promise of candy pacitied them
to wait until the older people were
through.
At the table the chicken was fast
disappearing. when the door. which
had been suspiciously creaking for
some time. was flung wide open. Two
faces glared at the visitors. while tive
.hildish voices shouted in unison: &c
lhead: that's right. Eat IT all up
logs"
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
WonserfuI.

A German university doctor. desiring
0 see a bird catcher exercise his EN-
loyment. Accompanied him 10 tn,
cid. AS soon as be saw the birds he
allooed in Latin:
There they are.7 4
The birds took the alarm. The
oortsman, indignant at. the absurdit,
Z the professor. told him of IL in very
lain terms.
MY good friend exclaimed the doc
lr in great astonlshment. ''who would
ave imagined that birds would under
stand Latin?"
Evening journal., 1909-12-14

prepare bond Issue OF 100000 FOR a
new school building was adopted.
Bids were received for printing tho
annual report of the board.
DR. II. G. Bucbmaster, chairman OF
the health committee, reported that no
had conferred with the local Board of
Health about a plan for medical in
spoction OF public school pupils and
that the members had assured him OF
their approval.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
II Pavs.

II pays 20 wear a smiling face
And laugh our troubles down.
For all our little trials wait
Our laughter or our frown.
Beneath the magic OF a smile
Our doubts will fade away
As meltn the frost in early spring
Beneath tho sunny ray.
It pays 20 make a worthy cause
BY making Il our own,
To give the current OF our lives
A true and noble tone.
II pays to comfort heavy hearts
Oppressed with dull despair
And leave in sorrow darkened lines
A CLEAN OF brightness there.
Fannie 2. ENNIS
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
Our Drapery Department Blossoms Forth
With About the Best Gifts of the Season.

Every appreciates something for the homc-bc
that pillow, pillow top, rug, curtains couch We
have supplied literally for this Christmas and the trade Of
the past week shows that public appreciates efforts
in giving them the best.
Handpainted Leather Cushions regular $500 $500
Fancy burlap Slips, cord and stencil work. square,
1885, ODlOng 9loo
Satin top Cushions Of every color and design; finished
with heavy cords $3.50
Same kind with ends tied with silk cord .$2a5
Same kind with plain edge ......-.............S1 S125
Mercerzed Pillow Cords full length, large asse ends
25c; Sik cords soc
Bath Robe Grdles neck and waist pieces complete reg
B..
Nottingham Curtains fine in appearance when drap-
ell TO the window the imported twice the cost
large selection in Arabian and Ivory regular 500 $500
Fine quality Curtains white $3.50, 5000 and $3.50
Cluny Lace Curtains Arabian color, very popular,
$2.5o to $I2.5o pair
Two specials in Cuny Curtains S2.a5 and $3.50
Tapestry Curtains all best shades with borders red or
Tapestry Curtains with seasons edge red green,
5000 to $25.oo
Couch Covers, extra values ............... .$roo up
silk Floss Cushions all sizes from 10 inch TO 2S nch ul
weight 25C 70 ooS edCh
Fine soft down Cushions. odoress and dusrec, 10 10
20 inches .................. 6oc to $2oo
Shrtwaist Utility Boxes, mating covered nicely hu-
ished; every who hasn't wants one; regular
$500 boxes .............. .@3'5o
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
GAS VICTIM BOARDED
In SIXTH STREET

Giovanni Masci. aged 80 years, who
was asphyxiated by Illuminating gas
while visiting his cousin, Phillip Ira
satti. I'm Philadelphia, on Sunday night
boarded at No. 1907 West Sixth street
this city. Relatives viii take charge
of tho body.
Evening journal., 1909-12-14
s1sf''' :"5 Christmas Gifts E Lowest lowe,
Holiday Suggestions

LADIES' & MISSES FUR SCARFS & MUFFS
CHILDREN'S FUR SETS
MEMS FUR CAPS and FUR DRIVING GLOVES
UMBRELLAS WITH FANCY HANDLES
LADIES' FANCY NECKWEAR
HANDKERCHIEFS and SILK MUFFLERS
KID and CASHMERE GLOVES
LADIES' COAT SWEATERS
FANCY SILK CARRIERS IN BOXES
DRESS SUIT GASES, TRAVELLING BAGS
LEATHER HAND BAGS
LEATHER WALLETS and CARD CASES
HANDKERCHIEF and GLOVE BOXES
JEWELRY
FANCY SIDE and BACK COMBS
STERLING SILVER NOVELTIES
ATHLETIC and SPORTING GOODS
MEMS FANCY NECKWEAR
FANCY SILK SUSPENDERS IN BOXES
MEMS COAT SWEATERS
CARDIGAN JACKETS
MEMS NOVELTY SHIRTS
RAIN COATS, RUBBER COATS
SMOKING JACKETS, FANCY VESTS
BATH ROBES and PAJAMAS
PLUSH and CORDUROY CAPS
POLO and SKATING CAPS
TAM-O'-SHANTERS
PERFUMERY and TOILET SOAPS
TOILET and MANICURE SETS
MILITARY BRUSHES
BLANKETS and COMFORTERS
FANCY SHIRT WAISTINGS IN BOXES
KIMONO FLANNELS, CLOTH SUTrINGS
LINENS and DOYLIES
LACE CURTAINS, ADMINISTER RUGS
GRAPHOPHONES, PHONOGRAPHS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Museum Notes.

During the last two weeks the follow
ing birds have been reported at the Mu-
scum; Vesper sparrow, April 7; rusty
blackbird and marsh hawk, April IL;
cowbird, ruby-crowned kinglet and gold
en-crowned kinglet, April II; osprey,
April 16; Savanna sparrow and kingfish-
er, April II; hermit thrush, April 49,;
chipping sparrow, fox sparrow, and
white-throated sparrow, April 10; and
the barn swallow and field sparrow,
April %.
The flowers brought in are the colts
foot on April 16; bloodroot, April 20;
leatherwood and spring beauty April
81; round-leaved violet and adders ton
que, April "a; purple trillum plantain-
leaved sedge, and speckled alder, April
&c.
The Museum is now receiving daily
weather maps published by the Boston
station of the United States weather
bureau. The maps will be displayed on
the bulletin board daily.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
|. 0. O. F. Celebration.

The Goth anniversary of American Odd
Fellowship was observed by Caledonia
Lodge, Moose River Encampment and
Olive Branch Daughters OF Rebekah, at
|. q. o. F. hall, Monday evening. There
were present large number of members
and their families and some invited
guests. o. {. Amidon, member of the
committee in charge, presented the first
numbers on the program. A few words
OF welcome were given by Peter Parks,
Noble Grand, who had the rest of the
program in charge. The large audience
greatly enjoyed selections by Madam
Brooks orchestra, assisted by Leon c.
I. Batchelder, hutist; vocal selec-
tons by the male quartet of Grace Meth
odist church; vocal solo by Eldridge
French; and reeitations by Miss Helen
Hall. All were heartily applauded, and
many encores were responded to. The
speaker of the evening was Rev. I. H.
Reardon of Springfield a Past Grand
and Past Chief Patriarch of the order.
he told in a delightfully."- interesting
manner OF the aims, object and under.
lying principles of Odd Fellowship. illus.
tratlng with apt stories and practical
facts
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
A Model Dining System.

The Santa Fe has just issued an appre-
citation of Fred Harvey, which incident
ally is intended to advertise their
facilities for feeding patrons of the
road. For many years the railroad
restaurant was a stock joke among
funny men; a never failing resource when
other inspiration failed. But when Fred
Harvey took charge of that long line of
dining cars and eating houses, extending
from Chicago to California, the joke lost
its point, at least so far as the Santa Fe
is concerned. Just who Fred Harvey
was is not plain, but what he was is
quite clear-a genius whose talent was
for feeding his felowman to the perfect
satisfaction of the travelling public and
the great honor and glory of the Santa
Fe System. Free copies of this pamphlet
may be had on application to the Boston
office of the company, 332 Washington
Street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
The Minstrel Jubilee.

The "Olio" or Second Part" of this
fun fest comprises five acts, each one OF
which is big feature.
First, Welcome and Bailey in a most
laughable musical sketch. entitled "a
| Darktown Filtration" The coon
shouting" of these boys, who possess
typical negro voices, is sure to please.
Frank o. French, "The Missionary of
Mrth' follows in an entirely new act.
full OF up-to-date wittcisms, songs and
parodes. His costume is being built on
his own specifications, The ladies will
go crazy over his hat which is of the
"bee hive" pattern and trimmed with
Lobster a la Newburg."
Next comes Bonette, the famous
aeralist. in new and startling special
ty. Clarence has just returned from
Havana, Cuba, where he met with
immense success.
lust John Moore" furnishes the next
number and as Reporter on the Bling
vile Bugle" will create lot of fun.
The afterpiece is entitled "Hotel Half
back" and is literally "a scream" Sam
Currier is the "rube" landlord and the
balance of the cast includes all the
old favorites and several new ones. It's
a great finish to great show.
1t is NEST important that all men,
bers Of the chorus attend the next re-
hearsal, Friday evening, as measure
ments for costumes will be taken at that
time.
Don't miss the Big Noise New Music
Hall, Friday, May T. Tickets on sale
Friday April 80, at p. nj.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Burns Wins.

In the wrestling match at Stanley
Opera House Friday evening between
"Cyclone" Burns of Chicago and Jack
Roueler of England the American won,
securing the first and third falls. In the
first fall the Britisher went to the mat
in "a minutes. Roueler secured a toe
hold in the second go and after six
minutes of the most gruelling work Burns
succumbed Thelast 60 went IA minutes
and the fall gave the American the match.
A small crowd watched the sport, but
they made up in enthusiasm what they
lacked in numbers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Y. M. L. A. Notes.

Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock th'
boys of the junior and intermediate
departments will go on hike, taking
their lunch with them. After a good
tramp halt will be made and a fire
built to prepare supper The hike will
be so timed as to enable the boys to be
home before dark.
The intermediate class will meet
Thursday afternoon for baseball prac-
tice.
At meeting held Monday, Maurice
Gray was elected captain and Max Gil
fllan manager of the Intermediate ball
team.
A meeting of the junior class is called
for today at s, o'clock for the purpose OF
electing officers for junior baseball
team.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Real Estate Changes.

Among recent changes in real estate is
that of F. 0. and M. ]. Clark to F. S.
Tinkham.
Those made through the Rickaby
agency are; No. II Park street, the
property of Mrs. c. E. Gray, sold to
Herbert F. Balch and Susan E. Balch
No. 56 Summer street, owned by heirs of
the late Mrs. Lizzie R. Brown, and Mrs.
F. E. Rowell, purchased by X. W. and
Martha F. Simonds. Louis l. de Blois
has purchased the Hector Lacourse
farm, stock and farm implements, located
on Danville Green road.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
DEATHS.

At st. Johnsqury, April 21, John Paquin,
aged 10 years.
At North Danville April II, George c.
Sanborn, aged "a years.
At Huntington, Fla, April IS. Mrs.
Charles H. ingalls,, aged 6S years.
At Lyndonville, April 81, Mrs. Diantha
Mathewson, aged 90 years,
AT Lunenburg, April %, Nelson Dodge.
At Peacham, April 20, Henrietta, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley Munger.
At Danville, April =, Joel H. Fisher, aged
Sc years.
At Troy April 25. Miss Martha Borland,
formerly of Danville, aged 20 years.
AT St. Johnsbury, April %, Worcester c.
Howe, aged 50 years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Annual Meeting c. E. Union.

The 9th Local Union of Christian
Endeavor will hold it's annual meeting
at South Ryegate, Tuesday, May II.
Rev. T. r. Barnard of McIndoes will
preach convention sermon at 11.3O and
Rev. Frank Morris of Bennington, Miss
Grace Young of Fair Haven and others
will give addresses. 1t is hoped there
will be large delegation from the
societies in the union and pleasant and
profitable term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Canoe Club Annual.

The annual meeting of the Riverside
Canoe Club was held at the office of w.
W. Sprague & Son last Wednesday even
ing and the following officers were
elected:
Commodore, Y. E. Lurchin.
Vice Commodore, Raymond A. Pearl.
Secretary and Treasurer. w. E. Blod-
gett.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28

WANTED-JANToR for large public
building before May 1st Married man
preferred. Apply in writing stating ex-
perience, ETC., to CALIFORNIAN office.
For SALE cheap, one Concord Wagon,
one Phaeton. H. j. Goodrich, 80 Rail
road street or 10 Harrison Ave.
TENEMENT to rent. Modern improve
ments, barn and spring water. c. H.
West
For SALE-Second-hand furniture at
90 Main Street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28
Card of Thanks

l wish to express my sincere thanks to all
who so kindly assisted me during the sick
ness and after the death of my dear husband
The kindness of the boarders in the house. of
Mr.. and Mrs. McCrilis and family, and
many friends will always be remembered l
also wish to thank the shopmates for the
beautiful floral pillow, Mr.. and Mrs. Tames
Walker and daughter, the friends from the
North church and many other friends for
their lovely floral offerings
MRS. DAVID SUIToR.
st. Johnsbury VT, April 21, 900.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-04-28

er was enjoyed, refreshments served.
cards PLAYED and Mr.. and Mrs. Both
we'll were presented with some valuable
silver and other gifts, tokens of their
friends regret at their departure for a
new home in Seattle.