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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
BrightIOOk Hospital Alumni.

A meeting of the alumni of Brightlook
Hospital nurses was held at the home of
Mrs. Smith and Miss DuRocher on
Hooker Hill, Wednesday afternoon,
March 3.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing six months:
President, Mrs. Harriet B. Frost.
Vice President, Miss NJ. Della McRae.
Treasurer, Miss Ruby Campbell.
Secretary, Miss Alice M. DuRocher.
The next meeting will be held in June
at the home of the president Mrs. Frost.
The members of the Nurses Alumni,
with the student nurses as their guests,
enjoyed a snowshoe tramp Saturday
night, going to st. Johnsbury Center on
the train and tramping from there to
Lyndonville where a supper awaited
them at Webb's Hotel. Ali reported
very jolly time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
VOL. LXXII-NO. 1886.
Genteel Vaudeville.

With the hearty cooperation of the
Academy teachers the entertainment
committee of the Athletic Association is
preparing "genteel vaudeville" F." even
ing to clear up the scattering financial
obligations of that organization. In
few weeks the finest cast which has been
seen at the Academy for long time,
will give the comedy entitled "Obsti-
macy" This was printed little while
ago in one of the leading magazines.
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Mr.. Kent, Donald Emery, 'O9
Mrs Kent, Beatrice Potts, 10
Robert Austin, Colett Frost, '1o
Grace Austin Adine Lawler. Il
George, Edwin McKirahan, '09
Lizzie, Glen Roundy' '09
Another number on the interesting
schedule is ]. Butler Havilands roaring
farce, Mrs. Maltby's Mole" or "The
Copper Casket."
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Mr.. Maltby, Dale Atwood, 90
Mrs. Maltby, Irene Peck, '12
The butler, Raymond Shepherd, 10
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
A Tribute.

We, the undersigned, pastors of St.
Johnsbury, recognizing the sterling
christian character of Father John A.
Boissonnault, and heartily appreciating
and commencing his high minded de-
votions to the material, moral and
spiritual welfare of the community dur
ing his long period of service, do hereby
extend to the people of the French parish
our sincere sympathy in the loss OF their
venerable and much beloved pastor, and
profoundly wish for them a continuance
and increase of the influence which
Father Boissonnault so finely inspired.
ALL THE PASTORS OF THE Town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
WOman'S Club Art Class,

The first meeting of the art class of the
Woman's club will be held at Miss Kath-
crime Bingham's studio at 4 o'clock on
Saturday. 1t is planned to have four
afternoons of study of the history of
painting. The first meeting will be on
the Florentine school, and will be in
charge of Miss Martha J. Hall. All club
women interested are cordially invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
AT st. AlOySiuS Church.

On account of the death of Rev. ]. A.
Boissonnault there will be no entertain
ment and concert on st. Patrick's day as
usual
Next Monday at 7.3O a. M, there will
be high mass of requiem for the repose
of the soul of Fathei ieBoissonnault.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
United Mission Study.

The class for United Mission Study
will meet at the Museum, Friday after
noon at o'clock, subject Siam. AS this
is country about which little is known
it is hoped many will attend. The speak
ers will be Mrs. Helen Thompson, Mrs.
Isabel c. Stevens, Mrs. Nellie F. Bundy
and Others and Mrs. Henry Fairbanks
will be leader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10

delivered strong address on The Re-
lation of the Individual to the Com
munity" before the Round Table of the
South church Monday morning.
In the contest for a gold watch
offered by the president of the Curtis
Publishing Co. to the boy in every state
selling the most copies of the Saturday
evening Post between Dec. 5, 1908, and
June 26, William G. Locke led for Yer
mont up to Feb. 20.
"A house at Hardwick belonging to
Mrs. L. Sulloway was badly damaged
by fire Saturday.
j. NJ Legendre has opened his bowl
ing alleys and billiard room on Bay
street and he already reports rush of
business. The room is large one and
easily accommodates the two pooltables
and billiard table, besides two alleys.
The alleys are SO feet long, with Is foot
approaches and are thoroughly modern
in every respect. Hose companies No. 4
and have arranged tournament, the
first match of which will be rolled on
these alleys Thursday evening. Mr..
Legendre also has an innovation in his
barber shop 1t is compressed air
pump which furnishes power for massag-
ing, spraying and other accessories of
hygienic barbering.
w. A. Wright had carload of Ford
cars come Saturday. He has sold a
$500 Mitchell touring car to Harry H.
Carr.
The two popular hymns of the, Chap
man Alexander meetings, "He will hold
me fast" and "Stand up for Jesus, will
be sung at the union prayer service to-
night at the South Congregational
church.
There will be meeting of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A., at
the association parlors, this afternoon
at 8 o'clock. A full attendances desired
The new board of selectmen have or
ganized by electing M. ]. Hovey chair
man, and Charles Weeks, clerk.
The Union Garage have sold Model
No. 16, Buick automobile to Horace S.
Kidder.
Some very attractive Japanese color
prints are displayed in the art gallery at
the Athenaeum for the benefit of any
who wish to SEE. them and will be left
there until Marc'I o7. With them is
description of the interesting manner in
which these prints are produced.
The new board of school directors
has organized by temporarily electing
David E. Porter as chairman and clerk,
and Albert J. Higgins as purchasing
agent. Some change will probably be
madein this organization at alater date.
Don't fail to attend the union service
to be held tonight at the South Congre-
gational church, Mr.. Evarts will con-
duct the singing and give the message as
well.
Mrs. Nelson Ranney, who has beer
i'll at Brightlook Hospital for some time,
returned to her home yesterday; Mrs.
Theodore Chase was operated on for
appendicitis Saturday, and is doing
well Harry Hiuch was also operated on
Saturday; Irene Corteau, the four years
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ].
Courteau, was brought to the hospital
Saturday to have her eye dressed. which
was seriously injured by falling onto
lead pencil which she held in her hand;
Mrs. Lottie Chappell of West Burke was
brought here Saturday for an operation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Knights of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge. No.
2, Tuesday eve, Mar. 10.
CRAWFORD RANNEY, G. c.
H. w ELLIS, X. R. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Green Mountain Lodge, No. 49, N. E.. o. P.

Regular meetings on the first and third
Saturday evenings of each month at Odd
Fellows Hall, Rairc ad Street
H. H. SoMERs JR., Warden.
D. NJ. MOVES, Sec'y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Modern Woodmen of America.

Regular meetings of Asisqua Camp, No.
S149, are held first and third Tuesdays in
each month. Next meeting Mar 16, 1909.
II. !. PICKERING, Clerk.
DAVID IRWIN, ".
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10

AaIcStIHe OUMWaHUI1yI NU' D n Il
Stated Conclave, Tuesday eve, April G.
FRED c. BECK, L. c.
DELos M. BACON. Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Palestine Commandery, No. S, K. T.

ARTHUR G. SPRAGUE, w. M.
DELos M. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10

NUSSuI1PSIV
Called Communication. Thursday even
ing. Mar. IL. The M. M. degree will be con-
ferred.
Regular Communication, Thursday even
ing, April 1.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Haswell Royal Arch Chapter. No. II

Special Convocation, Friday evening, Mar.
12. The P. M. and NJ. E. M. degrees will be
conferred
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, April
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Faithful Priest Called Home.

Rev. Fr BOiSSOnnault Died at the ST. JOhnSbury
Hospital MOnday-RecOrd of a Long
and Useful Life.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-10
Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, F. and A. M.

REUBEN G. CHENEY, H. P.
DELoS M. BACON. Secretary.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-08-15
THAT NATIONAL ORGANIZATION.

More letters of commentator coming the Blade
Office the proposition to bring about new
national organization of American Freethnkers There
yet however, insufficient number Justify the under
taking and if to organize, urge upon all who
ready aid in the movement to get into line by the
end of the current month.
We have less than twenty letters. The majority of
these unable attend from financial and other reasons,
but all will become members of the organization if properly
effected and give of their make its work
cess. Three points are favored for the meeting.
These are st. Louis, Cleveland and Cincinnati The dates
run from October to II. We have who have prom
cd to attend where the meeting held the
date of holding it, We ought have not less than fifty,
but thirty will be sufficient to start the ball rolling.
1t may be- as infer from of the letters written,
that the idea is entertained that the proposed organization
is intended to suppan existing organizations Far from
it, On the contrary it is designed to weld all existing
organizations together to bring them under flag, to i'm
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-08-15
BLUE GRASS BLADE.

to Freehought by of her strong argument and ire
sistbe facts 1t through the efforts of Mrs Besant,
followed by Charles Bradlaugh and c. w. Foote that he
became member of the National Secular Society," and
later engaged i'll the advocacy of the In the
fall of 1888, the Editor Mrs. Besant again in New
York City, but she tleosophist now and the great
change that had come her plainly noticeable She
did not be the Mrs Besant. She avoided
much possible any discussion of her former abor and
adroty turned the subject whenever it brought up
Constant association, since that time, with the society she
now represents has, in best Judgment affected her
mind to such extent that she is mentally unbalanced,
and this is the charitable Judgment that could be pro-
nounced upon her at this time. Judged by her former
capacity think and reason, Mrs Besant would know that
there is messiah; that there first messiah
to admit the probability, possibility of second Her
effort to give America the place of this second messiah
to make his or her appearance, would seem to be at
tempt TO play upon the vulgar thought of the ignorant in
the hope of making profitable investment out of few
words
Struggle as she may, Mrs. Besan has been unable, and
she will be unable to bring any of her former friends and
associates her present way of thinking 1t is pity that
such brilliant intellect should be overcome but it is
inevitable law, and more brought to the
old proverb "Once man, twice Child, and the second
stage of infancy most upon the leader of the
Theosophcal society.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-08-15

bue them all with purpose. Under such conditions
each existing organization should have representative
the meeting, provided meeting be held. Each could then
take part in the formation of its constitution and the
building of the plans for future work Without work
at a disadvantage, and all work together if
would win and enjoy the fruits of victory.
Under such plan the working power and facilities of
all organizations may be utilized to the fullest All must
admit that there exists very large element of liberal
people who in way identified with the propaganda
They have failed affiliate with existing organizations for
another. BY constructing platform that
is broad enough and free enough embrace all these ee
men with practical philosophy the educative feature
of the and sound policies for the working side
there is just why such organization should
not succeed The present break from orthodoxy shown
by current literature furnishes abundant material for
to continue efforts but must show combined effort
and purpose for individual labors alone will be insufficient
to gain the desired end
Write the Blade at your earliest convenience you have
already done so, and state l. Do you favor such
organization ?. VIII you personally attend a meeting
to establish such organization g. Name place and date
of meeting you deem most suitable t. If you cannot
attend and an organization is effected, will YOU become
member
You have the current month in which answer but
the undertaking must involve considerable labor
be made known in time what the wishes of the Ority
in this respect
Many of the friends writing favoring the prof.
ect are men and who have previously been
affiliated or connected with any FreethOugh organization
This means blood in the movement capable of ncul-
eating new ideas and this is precisely what need if we
wish to succeed The question is then, you with u.s.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-08-15

After successfully converting James Weldon to his
own religious views Rev. Abel Dckerson, pastor of the
Church of god and saints of Christ Pittsbrg, caused his
converts arrest on charge of embezzling $3.50. The
accused got the money showing how quickly and how sure
the religious fervor eXerted itself.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-08-15

Mayor H. Baldwin Rice of Houston, Texas, is man
of nerve and action Satisfied that W. c. Horton, Com
nander of the Union Christian Army was working PLAIN
case of sanctmonous graft he gave limited number OF
hours to shake the dust of Houston off his feet The fakr
shook but it is said whether he went in the direction
of the bayou to cool Off
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
Los ANGELES HERALD. TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL 81

commission fact and in truth bulwark for efficient and decent
that Mayor Alexander desires the opportunity of
pointing majority the members of that commission
The members of the civil service commission must know
that these scandals occurred during their ncumbency the
bers of this commission clear their skirts of the responsibility
these Scandals then they should hand their designations to
Mayor Alexander give him the opportunity of correcting these
evils of assuming the responsibility for the future acts OF
the commission by appointing majority of its members
Judging Mayor Aexanders determination the city good
the of the whom he has
pointed with the commissioners appointed by Mayor
Harper believe the good citizens of this city are perfectly will
ing of the majority of the civil service COM
mission to Mayor Alexander.
very that good citizens would pre-
civil service laws Of the city administered by civil
majority of whose members were selected by
rather than these laws administered by
members selected by Mayor Harper and
which has permitted scandaous things in its admins
tration above rected
The Times Mayor Alexander and his supporters whom
refers to set of effort to build political machne
The Herald undertake speak for Mayor Alexander
but far Herald concerned and OF its trends VINO
numbered among Mayor Aexande supporters we wish to as
sure the Times determination to encourage the per-
lection of an organization decent abiding citizens OF TINS CITY
whose end and aim prevent the infamous southern Fa
c6c noca machine inng this city another suen au
as it gave elected Mayor Harper TO ONCE
sc plan and the building up OF poca ae'
+be Times and others can make the most OF IT.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
WIRELESS

= INTERFERENCE with an important
wireless message for the Japanese
Il fleet provides a timely reminder of
the necessity for taking steps to pro-
tect the new method of transmitting
intelligence speedily. Amateurs who
have only most rudimentary knowl-
edge of wireless" but have plants and
amuse themselves with making expert
ments, can send out signals which in
terfere with the legitimate messages.
In other cities where complaint has
been made as to interference with wire
less, an attempt has been made to solve
the problem, and. this attempt has re-
suited in a partial remedy. But Los
Angeles. in the Los Angeles way,
should provide a solution which will
be complete and satisfactory.
Los Angeles should make it unlawful
for anyone to operate wireless plant
within the city limits without license.
The county supervisors should take a
similar precaution. Measures of this
kind would more effectively serve the
purpose of regulation than would state
trio power companies to supply cleo
tricity to unlicensed plants, measure
which would prevent mischief making
on the part of those dependent on cleo
tricity, but would not interfere with
smart amateurs who might have gaso-
line engines. A licensing system would
put a check on amateur operators who
IA Z
at present subject of complaint.
Much of this interference is the result
of the ignorance of experimenting
operators.
Some of them have not enough
knowledge of the subject in which they
are dabbling' to keep from interference.
They butt i'm unintentionally. With
proper regulations interference would
result in a revocation of the license
of the offender. AS soon as people be-
come properly educated in wireless
there will be a general demand for
protection of messages at least as
rigorous and vigorous as that applied
ITO wire telegraphy Tapping and in
reference with the wires of a tele-
graph company is punishable offense
However, interference with messages
causing interruption and confusion can
not always be characterized as a de-
liberate offense. 1t is often the result
of ignorance and inexperience, and
from this ignorance and inexperience
users of the wireless telegraph should
be protected by strict regulating and
corrective legislation.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
Far and Wide
Infectious Health

Infectious Health
Health is just as catching as sickness. and a
cheerful disposition is wonderful help in
making others happy.-Detroit News.
g
Steady Job
The job Of catching Crazy Snake may furnish
a permanent occupation for the Oklahoma
militia.-Hartford Times
Encouraging
1t is an enormous waste Of time to learn TO
spell, says Prof. Matthews This encourages
u.s. So many of our correspondents have evil
IDENTIFY not been wasting their time jackson
vile Times Union
IS
Derelict Castro
Ex-President Castro has become an inter-
national derelict.-New York Tribune
-
Economy
The president urges economy in the depart-
ments and he sets the example by turning the
COW loose to NOV the White House lawn
Cleveland Leader
=
Money to Burn
Texas farmer stored $500 in currency In his
barn and fire wiped it out. Men who hide
their money in barns have money TO burn, all
rlght.-Houston Post.
-4-
Just Like Eve
The modern woman would rather have her
husband called capitalist than an angel
Galveston News.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
AT SAN PEDRO

NCHORED in the magnificent har-
"a Dor of San Pedro, the Japanese
IA training cruisers, doubly interest
ing by reason of their strenuous his
tory of actual war and capture, are at
tracing thousands of visitors to the
seaport of Greater Los Angeles. The
officers and men of the ships have
learned by experience that San Pedro
is a hospitable port in more senses than
one. Not only are the courtesles
prompted by sincere friendship being
extended to the representatives OF the
principal nation of the orient, but these
representatives have found San Pedro
is a superb modern harbor, protected
from the elements and possessing adj
vantages which render 1t far superior
to any other seaport on the Pacific
coast. Our japanese visitors will carry
away with them an impression OF Cali
fornian hospitality that will be in
effaceable. They will also be able to
bear testimony to the fact that the
seaport of Greater Los Angeles is one
of the worlds greatest and safest an
chorage grounds.
Officially welcomed by the city of Los
Angeles as we'll as by the United
States, the gallant Japanese officers and
men realize that San Pedro derives
much of it's Importance as harbor
from the great metropolis with which
it is soon to be consolidated.
It must be apparent to our visitors
that Los Angeles makes San Pedro the
leading seaport of Southern California,
and that, united with Los Angeles to
form Greater Los Angeles, it will give
the metropolis the advantage of har-
Dor, the possibilities Of which are
boundless; a harbor which can provide
accommodation not only for the two
visiting cruisers but can with ease
shelter a great fleet. We know the
Japanese officers and men will be we'll
entertained, and that the reputation of
Los Angeles for hospitality will be
maintained.
The visit of the Japanese cruisers
adds point to all that has been said on
the subject of consolidation.
The ships are not visiting San Pedro
only, but Greater Los Angeles They
port of Los Angeles. Possessing nlu-
tual interests which cannot be dis
ISOLATED without mutual injury, Los
Angeles and its seaport, San Pedro, will
constitute the maritime metropolis of
the far west, and will grow and pros
per- Hostile to consolidation, because
it would interfere with selfish plans
and private projects for enrichment,
that soulless thing called Corporation
ism" has already shown its disloyalty
to this community and to Southern
California. Hostility on the part of
public enemy will not hinder the con-
summation of a plan for the public
good, and the japanese cruisers, well
coined by this city as we'll as San
Pedro are visitors to Greater Los An
geles.
They realize this; and the nation
realizes it. Great is the harbor of
San Pedro, the seaport of Greater Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27

was in one of these
side halls that Pres
dent-elect Taft was
entertained at the
famous p o S s u M
banquet last winter.
There are O. num-
Der of novel fea-
lures about the At
lanta auditorium.
The balconies are
approached by in
cllned walks in
stead of s t a | + S,
which, it is be-
lieved, will reduce
the danger from
fire panics. 7 h e
floor is portable and
may be taken up IN
sections, so that the
building can b g
used for the annual
horse show, There
Is a stage accom-
modating 600 peo-
Pile and a big band
stand at the other
a,,1 IF tho building.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
AT THE THEATERS

BELASCO-"The Dollar Mark"
MAsON-Nat Goodwin and Edna Goodrich
AUDITORIUM-Dark
BURBANK-"Are You a Mason?"
MAJESTIC-Koib & Dill.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GRAND-'Tt Happened in Nordland."
Observation-Disclosures
Los ANGELES-Vaudeville.
EMPIRE-Vaudeville
UNIQUE-"A Pair OF Schemers"
MISUNDERSTANDING
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27

A MOTHER large modern auditorium
"a will be available for public use
IA after May 4, when what Is said 10
be the first musical festival In the
south will be opened in Atlanta.
This new auditorium is strictly up-to-
date in every respect. 1t has a seat
ing capacity of $500, besides which
there are various assembly rooms con-
nected with the main hall, which can
accommodate many more people. II
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
Another Story

How did your husband tell you the old. old
story? like to hear how young people become
engaged"
HE didn't tell me the old, old story until we
had been married year"
Didn't tell you he loved your"
''Oh, thati thought you mean that story
about having to sit up with sick friend. -
Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27

Mayor Alexanders clearing house for
city business is filling the bill" Citi-
zens should be careful to sign their
letters. Suggestions unaccompanied by
signatures are dropped into the waste
paper basket.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27

Socialists say Mr.. Harriman's big
railroad merger may not be regarded as
good patriotism of the type at present
recognized; but in it's peculiar way it
is good Socialism. Is Hartman a So
cialist in disguise?