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days. in at least two daily naners ono
printed in the city of New York and one
in the city Of Albany. Said advertise.
ments shall contain a provision to the
enect tnat tne comptroller may reject
any or all bids made in Durs,Iance of
said advertisements, and in the euent of
such rejection the Comptroller is au-
thorized to readvertise for hide in tta
manner above described az manv times
as in his Judgment may be NECESSARY tn
effect satisfactory sale. There is here
py imposed for each year after this act
goes INTO eHect until all the bonds IS
sued under authority Of this act shall
be due an annual tax to pay, and suffi-
cient to pay. the interest on such bonds
as 1t falls DUE and also to pay and dis
charge the principal Of sicf, bonds
within five years from the date of issue
thereof. The rate of such tax shall he
ixed each year by the Legislature, and
suGn tax ,shan De assessed, levied and
collected BY the annual assessment and
colIectioneof taxes in each of said vears
in the nianner provided bv law and
shall be paid by the several County
Treasurert, INFO the Treasury of the
state. The proceeds of such tax shall
De invested by the Comptroller. Such
proceeds, together with the interest
arising tnereIrom, the premiums re-
ceived on tne sale of said bonds and in
received from the sale of sueh bonds
shall constitute a sinking fund to be
used solely for the payment of the prin-
cipai and interest Of such bonds.
Sec. II. whenever the moneys raised
by the sale Of bonds issued as provided
in this act ere exhausted there shall be
raised annually by direct tax, on the
real and personal property of the State
liable to taxation. an amount sufficient
to pay the pensions provided by this
act, and the expenses OF maintaining
OF carrying out the provisions of this
act. Such direct tax shall be assessed,
levied and collected in the manner pro-
vfdsd by law TO. the assessment, levy
and collection Of other taxes. and when
collected shall be paid into the State
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for the enlistments. In II must have
been several hundred thousand men
who served two OF more eniistments,
and consequently were counted as often
as they enlisted The Pension Bureau
has made an effort to ascertain the
number of individuals in the Union
army, and has come to the conclusion
that there were 2,223,0OO different in
dividuals. This, we think. is still in
excess Of the real number. which must
be reduced to nearer the 1000, 600
mark.
On the other hand, the Census of
1860 showed that the men of military
age In the IL seeding States were l.
064,193. Jefferson Davis recognized this,
and said at an early period of the war
that no country having 100000 fight
ing men had ever been conquered.
To this must be added at least one
half of the $4,000 men Of military age
in the Border States Of Delaware. Mary.
land. Missouri, Kentucky and the Dis.
trict Of Columbia. This would make a
gross fund of 1,329,193. Then there
should be added about 100000 more for
the boys in the Southern Confederacy
who became Of military age between
1850 and 1865, making altogether q
gross number OF approximately 1,s00.-
600. From this should be deducted the
81, 0s2 furnished the Union army from
Tennessee. 3f.s72 from West Virginia
and other Southern Unionigts, raising
the total to $1,000. II We make Gl.
reasonable deductions for the cr:pples
and those who were otherwise fncoaipe-
tent for military service, we shall not
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
THE woMEN's CLUB.
First Meeting Of New Year 10 Held
Wednesday Afternoon.

First Meeting Of New Year 10 Held
Wednesday Afternoon.
A delightful social afternoon We'd
nesday in Red Mems hall. began the
seasons meetings Of the Marshalltown
Women's Club, with good attendance
of both old and new members present
The officers, headed by Mrs. Will Wal
lace. the new president, formed re-
ceiving line at the door.
Several delightful musical numbers
and readings comprised an informal
program, which was much enjoyed.
They were the piano numbers. Sol
fregetto" (Bach) and 'Valse Caprice"
(Newland), with 1.-The Winner" in re-
Spouse to the encore, by Master Sydney
Simon; violin and piano number,
Scene de Ballet" Ode Benot with
The Secret" '(Gautiert) as an encore,
by Misses Marguerite Lewis and Fannie
Lennox; and the readings, Passing of
Arthur" from Tennyson's "1dylls of the
King" and Ludwig and Eloise'
eugene Field), by Miss Esse Hatha-
way.
Following the program. the ladies
gathered around the coffee table at the
rear of the room, which was prettily
decorated in autumn leaves, and en-
joyed light refreshments.
The president, in a few Introductory
remarks after the meeting had been
called to order. announced that owing
to the meeting of the Fifth district
federated clubs here Oct. 10 and 20
the next Women's Club meeting would
be postponed a week, till Oct. u. Rev
NJ. n. Smith was to have given his lee
ture on JOB" at that time, and in eN-
pressing the general regret that he vii
not be here to do so, she paid hlgF
tribute to this popular speaker. Ine
substitute program will be announced
later.
Mrs. Wallace also made the request
that all club women who can enter
tain delegates to the district meeting
kindly notify Mrs. May T. Montgomery
chairman of the entertainment commit
tee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
DANIEL BENSON DEAD.
Well Known Farmer Of lamoille
Neiohborhood Passes Away.

Daniel Benson, aged 81, well-known
farmer living three miles west of La
noble, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday
evening after an illness covering
period of two years, due to diabetes
and other complications. Mr.. Benson
had lived in the Lamoille neighbour
hood a little over thirty years, with
the exception of a few years spent
in Crawford county. having settled
near Lamoille upon coming to- this
country as young man from Barton.
England, where he was born.
Mr.. Benson is survived by his widow
and six sons. The latter are John, AL
bert, and Lester Benson, of Roulette,
n. D.; Fred Benson, who lives west of
the home place; and Thomas and Her
bert, who are at home. George Benson,
another Lamoille farmer, and brother
of Daniel, died five weeks ago Mr.
Benson leaves one half brother, Thorn
as Benson, and half sister, Mrs. Anr
Mayo, at Lamoille.
| Mr.. Benson was member Of the
Masonic fraternity, which will have
charge of his funeral at the grave ii
Lamoille cemetery, where interment
will take place. The funeral will BIZ
held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
| the residence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07

ordered the crowd to stand back, but
denied that he ever threatened to shoot,
as the police claim. After VanWcrt
and his companions had left and were
on their way uptown, they met the Of
fcers who arrested them.
1t was alleged that Smith, who is the
Indian mission agent at the Tama res
ervation. pulled gunand intimidated
Scott Jones, who lives near the saloon,
by threatening to shoot him.
After delay from the time OF
their arrest until Monday morning,
the four were released on bonds. fur
nished by we'll known Tama men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
LAST RACES SATURDAY
Final Matinee of Marshaltown Driving
Club to Be Held at Fair Grounds
saturday-Two Events, With Four
Entries Each.

The final matinee of the season of
the Marshalltown Driving Club will
be held next Saturday afternoon, at
the fair grounds, beginning at o'clock.
There will be two events, for class A
and Glass B horses. and there will be
four entries in each event.
The matinees have proved very en-
joyable events for local horsemen, and
the season has been successful one.
While not a money making scheme, the
association has managed to save lit
tie more than the races have cost, and
this fund will be kept as a nucleus for
next season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
POWERS CONDITION CRITICAL.
Liscomb Man Does Not Rally From In
jurv of Wednesday

George Powers, the Liscomb farmer
who was badly injured Wednesday
morning, when he was struck by an
Iowa Central freight train. does not
rally from the injuries sustained to
his head, and this forenoon was still
unconscious. 1t is now feared that Mr..
Powers sustained fracture Of the in
ner table of the skull His condition
Is very critical.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
TO lNspEcT PROPERTY.
New Superintendent Of Motive Power
Goinu Over Line.

Cong OVer CIhe.
Master Mechanic C. E. Gossett. of the
Iowa Central, left this morning for Cop
peck, the meeting point with train No.
3, where he will join Peter Maher. the
new general superintendent of motive
power and equipment The two offic-
ials will AXE detailed tour of in
speotion of the entire property, that
will cover several DAYS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
MAYOR AND POLICE
FACE INDICTMENTS
lNeLEDUE, DEPUTY SHERIFF, Po-
LICE AND sALooNlsTs ARE
ARRESTED.
IN FEDERAL
COURT FOR CONSPIRACY

Indictments Returned in Federal Court
at Davenport Wednesday Against
Nine Of This City, as Result Of Ar
rest Of Special Officers Of Interior
department in Connection With
Wenser Saloon Case.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
Soldiers, Homo Concert.

The regular concert Of the soldiers
home band will be given this evening.
beginning at Z o'clock. The program
follows:
March, Louisiana Purchase.
49,. Crawford
Overture, "Rosamunde" 1900. Schubert
Song for concert, my Way to Heav-
en- is Thru Your Love-. 80. Henry
Mr.. A. ]. Gageby.
Humoresque, "The Girl Left Be-
hind Me" ..................B elistedt
Selection, Gypsy Life" .Koelling
Waltz, Carmen" ;. (Arr.) Farmhouse
Characteristic. Sleepy Sam. Barnard
National air.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07
Attention. Fans.

Results of the worlds championship
series of baseball games btween Pitts
burg and Detroit received by innings at
Capron's New Cigar Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-07

WYE lay particular stress on the line Of tail
w ored suits we are showing at SIS, $40 and
$500. We are proud of their quality and
their elegant style features.
COME have been reproduced from higher priced models to
- our special ORDER They represent the best ideas Of the
skilled specialists in the Workshop Of WORTH You will find
in them the fullest of value that you obtain at
the price.
The points of superiority many The materials
are shrunk before being The Innings are of SUI
perior quality. The tailoring and fitting qualities
are unexcelled even in models at double the price.
IT is not necessary for us to claim that these
suits are worth more than SIS, $40 and SIS.
We simply put forward standard Of value
which we know can not be equalled.
Some Of the $500 models pictured. Made of
beautiful mannish striped worsted in dark grey mix
t,re strictly tailored and handsomely lined. Skirt
ii strapped and plated in the new mode.
The Style Store
! A.H. SIMON
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Annual
Town Meeting
March 2, A. D. 1909.

The inhabitants of the Town Of St Johns
bury. who are legal voters in the annua
town meeting in said town, are hereby noti'
fed and warned to meet in the Town Han
in the Village of St. Johnsbury, in SAID town
on Tuesday the End day of March, A. D.
1909, at nine O'Clock in the forenoon, Tor the
following purposes, to wit:
ARTICLE list. To elect all town officers
required by law for the year next ensuing
and in the manner heretofore determined
ARTICLE end. To ascertain whether the
town will vote TO raise sum OF money by d
tax on the grand list of Gsaid town tor A. ~
1909 sufficient to pay all state, STATE
School, State Highway and County taxes
which are or may be lawfully assessed 70
said TownNo St. Johnsbury and payable the
ensuing current year; also to pay the IN
stallment of the town funded debt ana inter
est on the entire funded deb. coming que anu
PAYABLE July list, 1909, and January 1st,
1910; also to pay the interest on the United
States deposit money now or may be held
during the current year by the town as re-
quired by law; also to pay any ano an
special appropriations heretofore voted or
may be lawfully made at said meeting; also
to pay the principal and interest on any IN
debtedness of the town not otherwise pro-
vided for; also to pay all current expenses
of the town which may lawfully accrue, IN
Guiding the support of the poor OF the town
and the town school expenses, and town
road commissioner expenses not otherwise
provided for by law, and any other lawful
expenses of said town which may accrue and
not otherwise provided for by law, ana II
any sum, how much
ARTICLE Bird. To ascertain whether the
town will vote to pay a certain sum OF
money from the treasury not otherwise
appropriated to defray in part or in whole
the expenses OF an appropriate observance OF
DEPORTATION DAY." so called, as authorized
by law, and if any sum, how much
ARTICLE 4th. To ascertain ii the town
will vote: Shall licenses be granted for the
sale of Intoxicating liquors in this town"
ARTICLE 5th. To see if the town will
vote to elect Tree Warden.
ARTICLE 9th. To see what action the
town will take in reference to the United
States deposit money now held by the town.
ARTICLE 9TH. To see if the town vote to
raise a sum OF money in addition to the
now required by law to take ad-
of the State Aid Law, and if so,
how much
ARTICLE Sth To see what action the
town will take as to compensation for the
Treasurer's services.
ARTICLE 9th. To do any other business
that may be lawfully done at said meeting.
Dated at st. Johnsbury, this 18th day of
February, A. d. 1909.
WESLEY SARGENT,
FRED d. GILMAN,
LUMAN A. LADD,
Selectmen of the Town of
St. Johnsbury, VT
ST. Tohnsbury Town Clerks Office, F bru-
airy is, 1909 Received for record at 4
O'Clock p. m. and recorded in Book of Re
cords of Town meetings.
Attest,
H. w. BLODGETT,
Town Clerk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

The Christian Endeavor society and
the church are to have an old folks
concert and serve supper, Friday even.
ing, March 5.
Ernest L. Dodge of Boston spent Sun.
day and Monday at his home in this vii
lage,
The Ladies Society will meet at the
church vestry Wednesday evening and
furnish refreshm ents for the Snow Shoe
Club from St. Job nsbury.
Mrs. H. H. Moulton has finished her
school at Concord Corner and is at
home.
Mrs. Gertrude Copp was pleasantly
surprised Friday evening when 20 OF her
friends took possession of her home The
evening was delightfully."- spent with
800" and other games. Refreshments
OF sandwiches, cake and coffee were
served. H. F. Griswold in behalf of the
company presented Mrs. Copp with a
dozen beautiful dinner napkins, and a set
otigold collar-pins. The guests departed
after an evening very pleasantly spent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Church Notes.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Pythian Han. Sunday morning service
10.45. Subject, Christ Jesus" The read
ing room is in the Bank block, corner
Main street and Eastern avenue and
is open daily except Sunday, from
go to 5 p. m, also Tuesday aud Satur.
day evenings from 100 to 8.
The Lenten readings will be resumed
at the North church chapel Friday after
noon, beginning at 4.15 p. m, and con
tinung through Lent. These series of
services which the pastor held last year
were very profitable and full of helpful
ness to all who attended.
Rev B. F. Butler sermon at the Church
of the Messiah, Sunday, will be on "The
Relation between Theology, Religion,
and Morality" Miss Carrie Underwood
will lead the Y. P. c. U. meeting at 7 p.
m. The topic will be THE Universalist
Idea ofa Creed"
At Notre Dame church there will be
services on Ash Wednesday today at
8 a. m, and 100 p. m. During Lent
there will be week day services every
Tuesday and Friday at 100 p. IN,
1t is expected that Rev DR.. Dawson,
state secretary, of Burlington will preach
at the First Baptist church next Sunday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
Mr.. Cages Farewell Address.

The men of St. Johnsbury, to the num-
Der of 80, listened to Mr.. Cages farewell
address in the Y. M. c. A. parlors last
Sunday. The address, "a Man Four
Square" was one of great interest. Mr..
Gage dealt with the four qualities OF
spiritual life: purity, integrity, courage,
tenderness,-each point being strongly
emphasized. Dr. S. G. Barnes spoke in
behalf of the clergy of St. Johnsbury,
regretting Mr.. Cages departure. Louis
N. Smyth spoke in behalf of the business
men OF the town. F. H. Brooks replied
in behalf of the Y. M. c. A., telling of the
valuable assistance rendered by Mr..
Gage, and stated that -Four Square"
man was bidding farewell to St. Johns.
bury and that he would be much missed
by the people of the town. Special
music was rendered and the meeting
dismissed, after all had joined heartily
in singing Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in christian love"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
WEATHER RECORD.
At Binglam's Drug Store, tor the week
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

For SALE. My shop and hardware
business. Good chance for a good tin
smith and plumber. John S. 7. Wallace,
Barnet.
WANTED. Secondhand wood stove
suitable for use in a chamber. Inquire
at the CALIFORNIAN office.
SMALL FIREPROoF combination safe
wanted. Summerville Wood Yard.
WANTED-STRoNG, EDUCATED young
women to learn Tubercular Nursing.
Pembroke Sanatorium, Concord. N H,
For SALE: Dry four-toot hard wood,
also green block wood. To be sold in
quantities to suit purchasers, at mill or
delivered, at reasonable prices. Russell
& McKelvey, St. Johnsbury.
HARDWOOD FLOORING for sale In small
lots or by the carload. Beech, Birch and
Maple in stock. ]. M. Foye, St, Johns
bury.
All kinds of Gasoline Engines for sale
and exchange. Size from one to so H.
P. Both air cooled and water cooled
One pail of water per H. P. All kinds of
wood saving machinery; also second
hand Gasoline engines. A. E. CoUNsELL,
CANvAssERs WANTED l would like
one or more men to solicit for Fire, Ac-
cldent and Health Insurance. A good
job for some one to devote little time
evenings, if they are busy during the day
time. Call and talk it over. Chas. S.
Hastings, over the Post Office.
For SALE, second hand steam boilers
and radiators. Call and get prices. c.
H. Goss Co.
TABLE BOARD at % Main street.
For SALE-Well established tea and
coffee business, several hundred custo-
mers, good store trade, in thriving YER
mont city. Satisfactory reasons for
selling. Fullest investigation courted
Address, Tea & Coffee, CALEDoNIAN
Office.
FINE WooLEN samples for sale. Sizes
6x9 and 9x13, Suitable for patchwork
couch covers, etc. J. c. Stevens, Tailor.
For RENT. Partly furnished tenement
of four rooms. Steam heat. Inquire al
this office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Leon Roberts of Bath was the guest o
Mrs. Mary Hallett last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stewart of St
Johnsbury spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Orcutt.
Miss Blanche Rexford of ST. Johnsbury
spent the last of the week with Mrs. By
ron Wright.
The Modern Girls of 'OS will give their
entertainment at Green Mountain Hall,
Friday evening. 1t is earnestly hoped
that all will come and help make the
evening success. Admission ten cents.
The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. D.
| w. Jenness are glad to have them return
to ST. Johnsbury Center again to make
their home. Several years ago they
moved from this place to Lawrence,
Mass, but owing TO the poor health of
Mr.. Pierce, they have returned and will
live in his house.
Julia Parks of Lyndon and Mrs. NJ D.
Welch and Mrs Ellen Laffoe of Wheelock
spent the last OF last week with Mrs. NJ.
d. Parks. On Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Gage OF St. Johnsbury were their
guests.
Juanita Klbourn has been home for
several days, sick with tonsiitis.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet with Miss Helen l..
Graves, Thursday afternoon at two
O'Clock On Monday evening they meet
at the study to form bible class, Rev.
Mr.. Kilbourn having it in charge.
Mrs. p. N. Granger of Peacham was
here last week calling on friends. She
expects to come here and make her home
with Mrs. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Stiles were in Fair
lee Saturday, to attend the funeral of
their nephew, Rev. II. E. Merrill.
The degree team of Wide Awake
Grange weht to Passumpsc Tuesday
evening, to confer the third and fourth
degrees.
A very pleasant time occurred Satur-
day evening at the Green Mountain
Grange. 1t was Masters night and
an invitation was extended to Wide
Awake Grange to furnish the program.
The Master furnished the refreshments,
which consisted OF sugar on snow and
other eatables. About 5Ograngers and
visitors were present, and all had
good time, for which much credit is due
the Master of Green Mountain Grange,
Irving Hall.
On Wednesday evening, % went to
North Danville in barge. Although
the travelling wasn't of the best, all en-
joyed the ride and had good time. A
number also went in single teams.
Mrs Ezra Learned is visiting friends
at Hardwick.
w. E. Robbins recently sold six fine
Jersey cows to Mr. Robinson, which
were shipped to the state of Ohio
Miss Stella Allen was called to Lynn,
Mass, the first of the week on account
of the illness of her brothers children.
Misses Laura A., and Martha A. len
ness of St. Johnsbury spent Monday
afternoon with Mrs. D. w. Jenness at
Mr.. Pierce's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24

pator." He said that Lincoln hated
slavery, to him it was not merely an
economic wrong but a sin He waited
however, to proclaim emancipation un-
til by so doing he could preserve the
union The speakers theme was that
Lincoln wasnot merely the emancipation
OF the negro but of the nation Lincoln
grows in stature as the perspective
lengthens. His was human soul illu-
mined by the light of the eternal and he
belongs by divine right to the church
universal. He ignored sectarian conven-
tionalities and lived simply as child of
God.
Judge Mower is a scholarly speaker
and his talk was greatly enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-24
The SchubertS.

The Schubert Quartette of Boston,
with the same personnel as in their APP
pearance here year ago, gave a very
fine concert in New Music Hall, Friday
evening They were assisted by Miss
Ethel Batting, entertainer, and Hugh
Mackinnon, accompanist. Each men,
Der of the quartet has a beautiful voice,
and the solos were delightfully."- rendered,
everyone being heartily encored, in fact
nearly every number on the program
was encored several request numbers
being given. DR.. Clark's magnificent
voice never seemed more deep and reso-
nant than in his solo, THE Mighty
Deep" Mr.. Trips lyric tenor voice was
extremely pleasing in his encore song,
Bonnie Sweet Bessie" Breadth and
surety of tone seem to distinguish Mr..
Walkers work. Eminently satisfactory
were the Accomplishments to the solos by
MIR. Trip and Mr. Walker as played by
Hugh Mackinnon.
The quality and balance of tone to-
gether with the perfect blending of
voices makes up quartet organization
of the highest perfecting, and to this
have "The Schuberts" attained. The
varied program ranged from grave to
gay in selections, and the humorous
numbers were unusually mirth compel
ling.
Miss Batting gave some very interest
ing representations, stories and mono
logue. Her delneations ofchild character
were especially winsome,
The St. Johnsbury Council U. c. T. are
to be congratulated on bringing so fine
an entertainment to the town.