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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
That Railroad Suggestion.

The St. Tohnsbury CALIFORNIAN thinks
that if the St. Johnsbury and Lake
Champlain railroad should reduce its
rate for mileage from two and one hall
cents mile to two cents, the prevailing
rate on other roads, it would get more
business and that people living along
the line would go to St. Johnsbury to
trade instead of Burlington.
The CALIFORNIAN probably mistakes
the reason that influences people to come
to Burlington instead of going to St,
Tohnsoury. They come to Burlington
probably because they can be better
served and because people naturally like
to visit the metropolis. And really you
can't blame any sane man or woman for
not going to St. Johnsbury when he or
she can get to an up to date place like
Burlington. Something more than halt
a cent a mile reduction on railroad fare
will have to be done to attract people
from Burlington to st. lohnsbury. We
are sorry for our St. Johnsbury friends,
for they are good and well meaning
people, but in this matter they are up
against it.-[The Burlington Clipper.
The St. Johnsbury CALIFORNIAN asks
why the rate on the St. Johnsbury &
Lake Champlain Railroad cannot be
reduced, and the Barton Monitor says
TASK FLEETWOOD believe he is one of the
directors" Anyone can answer that
query. 1t is because the road does not
pay; it loses thousands of dollars every
year. Under such conditions it cannot
reduce the rate without adding still more
to its yearly losses Morrisville News
and Citizen.
Thus would our contemporaries dis
pose of St. Johnsbury and its possibilities
and they will have their way if the mat
ter is left entirely to their judgment.
But different results can be secured if the
people desire One of the causes of Bur
lington's development is the trade it
draws from outside towns. If the mer-
chants there were dependent entirely up
on home trade many of them would be
obliged to stop business. But they
know there is great quantity of bust
ness outside and they know it pays to
let this outside trade know what advan-
tages they have through persistent adj
vertising. So they advertise, the people
come, and the merchants prosper. ST
Johnsbury merchants certainly buy q
good quality of goods, advertise vel
and are doing commendable part il
attracting outside business. So theil
case is not so hopeless as represented by
the Clipper,
The statement by the News and Glitter
is not conclusive. The railroad is losing
money and cannot lower fares, it says
Is the railroad losing money because /
does not have enough traffic for it
trains or because it costs it more thai
two cents a mile to carry passenger?
the cost of transporting passengers can
not be reduced below two and one-hal
cents a mile the matter of a reduction il
rates is settled but if rate of two cent
mile would bring enough more traffi
to pay the people are entitled to tn
rate.
It's not this papers intention to at
tempt to lay down any fixed rules in thi
matter but it is using the power of sug
gestion in the hope that both the bus
ness men and railroad authorities ma
give the matter thought and if possibl
do something to benefit each other
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

Col. kittredge Haskins, formerv
chairman of the compassionate committee
on war claims, last week received
bundle of literature and blanks from
pension attorney in Washington. D. C..
accompanied bv letter to the effect that
the attorney felt sure that Mr.. Haskns
could secure a pension. Mrs. Haskins
also received a letter from the same at.
torney advising her that he thought she
could secure a widows pension and
something on the side in the way Of
bounty. Col Haskins is said to coca.
sionally feel of his pulse to make sure be
is alive.
A handsome organ OF most modern
design has been installed in St. Charles
church in Bellows Falls, at a cost Of
$4,000. The instrument is octagonal
in shape and Gothic in design and has
1908 pipes, ranging from the two.ioOt
piccolo to the 16 foot open diapason,
At the present time there are 2S
patients at the Pittsford sanatorium,
By strange coincidence exactly the
same number are being cared for in Rut
land city hospital, seven of whom are
typhoid patients.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
The Work of the Grange.

The Journal believes that the Grange
is doing splendid work in Vermont
and in the country at large. The report
of Secretary Freeman of the National
Grange shows the number of Oranges
organized from October 1, 1908, to
September 80, 1900, to be 431, which
breaks all records for 35 years. The
largest number recorded in any year
during the period mentioned was 327
and the number recorded, and reported
in 1908 was 800, which was, previous
to this year, the largest number organic
ed. The new Oranges this year were
located in 26 states as follows: Cali
fornia, 1; Colorado, 13; Connecticut, 4;
Delaware, 4; Idaho, 20; Illinois, 6;
Indiana, l; Iowa, /; Kansas, II; Ken
lucky, 2; Maine, 8; Maryland 16; Mas
sachusetts, 7; Michigan, 90; Missouri, /;
New Hampshire, 3; New Jersey, s; New
New York, 80; Ohio, 81; Oregon. 70;
Pennsylvania, 33; Rhode Island, 3;
South Dakota, IA; Vermont, 90; Wash
ington, II; Wisconsin 2. During the
same period Sc Oranges were reorgan.
ized' making total for the year of 487.
The Grange supplies just the opportr-
nifty needed for recreation and for the
discussion of important problems. 1t
gives the young men and women a
chance to develop talent, to acquire the
ability to speak in public, and is splen-
did. all round training school. 1t tends
to make the farmer more progressive,
bringing him in touch with the best
modern ideas, and enabling that ex-
change of views and experiences which is
mutually helpful. A good live Grange in
every town in Vermont would he valu-
able asset to the state Montpelier
Journal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
]. c. Rockwell's New Sunny South Co..

J. c. Rockwell's New Sunny South
company, an organization composed of
% of the leading colored performers of
the day, will appear at The Colonial,
matinee and evening, Saturday, October
80. This is one of the best known and
most popular and colored attractions
on the road. 1t is entirely different from
all other colored companies, inasmuch
as it is clean to a fault and during the
performa ace there is not line to which
exception can be taken The performance
is bristling with new, novel and enter
tanning features and is brim full Of
laughable situations, bright lines, witty
hits, charming musical numbers and
excellent specialties. The organization
is accompanied by high-class solo con-
cert band and superb orchestra. The
band, under the leadership of Fox, the
black Creator, will head the Koontown
parade, which takes place at noon.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
A Neglected Onnortunitv.

We are sorry to learn of the small
entering class this fall in the agricultural
department Of the University ofVermont.
The farms of the State will never in
crease in value as they should until we
have more scientific farming. The op-
portunity offered at the State University
is not being appreciated. The Legisla-
ture willingly appropriates money for
this department.; it is wise legislation;
and the agricultural men of the state
should see to it that their sons improve
the chance. Every town in the state
should have one or more students in this
department. 1t would do more toward
raising the standard of farming than any
plan that has yet been advocated. Such
departments in the Western universities
are crowded, and it is true that the ben
eht is apparent in every agricultural sec
ton. 1t is far from our purpose to crit
else the University Of Vermont for the
meager showing in this department. We
would like to do something to help in
crease the attendance, and something
must be done if we are going to thrive as
an agricultural State Young men of
Vermont should consider it an honor to
be capable of doing farming on a scien-
tihc scale. 1t is laudable ambition to
excel in profession of the highest order.
Il Waterbury Record.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

Fun" ought surely to provide ~
ing of Glowing, Gleeful, Glitterippuu e even
ness" A big novelty in the 6rSs, Glad
will be the beautiful illustrated 60, sop, part
place of the usual ballads - '0Igs in
song is brand new and brilliant sn Livery
The end songs are Screams a success.
specialties and after piece of u unu The
merit. UNUSUAL
Don't miss the fun, but be on bo.,,
the Armory, Tuesday, November- 1 1e at
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

The executive committee of The Ameri-
can Meat Packers association announces
that there is little prospect of any reduc-
ton in the price of meat owing to the
high cost of livestock and of the mater-
ais needed to fatten it for the markets.
While this is discouragng news to the
purchasers of meat it will tend to in
crease the value of the Vermont farmers
live stock. 1t should also increase the
production of beef cattle in this section.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
Military MinStrelS.

Co. D have put over some great shows
in the past, but nothing tocompare with
their forthcoming production at the
Armory, Tuesday, November 16
A chorus of over so voices, six end
men, all members of the Fat Mems Club,
Fifteen hundred pounds of Festive
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
First Presentation of the Travelling
Salesman at Colonial Friday Nov. S.

THE Travelling Salesman, by James
Forbes, author of THE Chorus Lady,"
is announced for it's first presentation
in this city. at The Colonial Nov. 5, 90,
Ever since the first performance of this
sparkling comedy it has been growing in
popular favor and has caught the fancy
of theatre goers. In fact, all the charac-
tiers and types are life paintings that are
easily recognized and met with in every
day life. The play is not burlesque as
is usually the case, but true representa-
ton of the numerous incidents that
occur in the life of the modern knight
of the road" both humorous and other
wise. We often hear of these happen
ings and enjoy the recital, presented by
company Of proficient players and per-
feet scenic equipment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

w. 7. Getchell of Pittsfeld, Maine,
has harvested six pumpkins weighing
LAT pounds from one pumpkin vine this
season. Despite these profitable results
with pumpkins it is probable some folks
will con6ne their efforts to raising the
devil instead of pumpkins.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

butter are brought in in better condition
than it is possible to get them in New
York city. He knows the cost per capita
for serving each guest and each employee
in this vast caravansary, two hours af-
ter each meal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
Pension Changes.

An increase in pensionh has been grant,,
Henry A. Joslin, of Concord, at the roal
of$20 per month from October : 1ooa
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
Express Rates Very High In Vermont.

Present express rates in this state,
especially as the Monitor knows them in
this section appear extremely high and
the patronizing public should have relief
If the Monitor is not mistaken the public
service commission has sufficient power
to remedy matters to an extent at any
rate. We have been informed that the
rate in New Hampshire has recently
been lowered by the public service COM
mission of that state and, as one man in
a position to know expressed it not long
ago "The people of this section are to
blame for the exorbitant rates they are
paying. A proper petition to the public
service commission would bring relief.
When New Hampshire rates went down,
rates here went up"
The Monitor believes this true. The
express companies, who control the
business of this state are charging all
they possibly can and have the people
stand it. We hear there is Is cent
rate in New Hampshire now but the
rate in this vicinity was raised long az o
from the Is cent rate to 25 cent mini
mum charge, and within few months
the minimum package that could be sent
for 25 cents has been cut from 80 to 5
pounds, and the hundred rate raised
from 40 to SO cents. The Monitor
believes this is injustice. Is there any
reason why the same company, over the
same railroad and on the same trains
should charge % cents or more in this
state and but Is cents in New Hamp-
shire for the same bundle carried the
same distance? Was there good reason
for the recent enormous cut in the mini
mum weight of bundles? Just as long as
the people here are willing to pay from
rs per cent to so per cent more for their
express traffic than other states pay,
just so long will the company stand
ready to accept it.
We believe the public should and will
have relief Barton Monitor
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

Fall colds are quickly cured by FoIeys
Honey and Tar, the great throat and
lung remedy. The genuine contains no
harmful drugs. c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27
Doing a Great Work

The ST. Johnsbury Y. NJ. c. A. uses a
halt a page in the CALIFORNIAN to tell
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

in Justice courts, special hearings and
cases heard before masters. 1t is prob
able that the average cost to the state
under the increase OF fees is from $10,-
900 to $4,000 annually and in some
years may reach $50, 900.
Vermont cannot afford to make justice
so expensive that the poor man must
submit to extortion and abuse because
he cannot afford to bring his case into
the courts. The fees of witnesses
should be put back where they were
prior to the act of 1904. Justice and
economy alike demand the change.
The theory is that all witnesses should
be able and willing to 60 into court and
tell the truth, for the very pure and lofty
aim of furthering the cause of justice.
This is very noble impulse, but appeals
but weakly to the workman, summoned
as witness, whose earnings OF 81 day
are cut off and he is placed under an ex-
pense that consumes the 81 witness fee
and perhaps a good deal more. He may
love Justice and desire to see it furthered,
but sublime impulse is very poor sub
stitute for so when it comes to paying
the butcher, the baker and maker of cam
dies and other things.
The Herald is inclined to think that a
good many other fragrant and scanda-
lous abuses might be set right before the
So witness fee is reduced one-half.
At the same time, it is willing to admit
that the proposition is excellent in
theory and the reopening and discussion
of the whole subject is exactly timely. 1t
may result in something that the state
has needed for long time-a house
cleaning in the department of justice,
and, possibly without the assistance of
the very active committees upon judic-
iary who are definitely responsible for
many of the abuses from which the state
is suffering today Rutland Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-10-27

Entered at the St. Johnsbury post office as
second-class mail matter
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
THE THEATER
At the Arcade.

Edward Everett Hale's great story,
1.-The Man Without Country" is be-
ing shown in motion pictures at the
Arcade the last four days of this week.
It's such a remarkable film that the
management decided to keep it four
days instead of two, as is customary.
In one scene naval battle between
Civil War frigates takes place. This
is the most remarkable battle scene
ever shown at the Arcade and we
have had some good ones. Sound eff
fects will be used and we want every
one of our patrons to see this most
thrilling picture. See it and tell your
friends.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
DISCUSSES FAILED.
Experiences Of Emperor Napoleon :. ct
Masked Ball.

Experiences Of Emperor Napoleon I. ct
Masked Ball.
The Emperor Napoleon l. once an
nounced to his valet that he intended
on a certain evening going to ball at
the Italian embassy and requested
that complete costumes should be sent
in advance. The valet. Constant.
obeyed and attended his imperious mas
ter and commenced to dress him in u
manner which might. had the emperor
followed the Wallets advice. have de-
fed detection. Constant had some
trouble with Napoleon over one or two
minor matters. but when 1t came to
changing his top boots for shoes the
emperor resolutely refused.
Going into the ballroom. Napoleon at
once relapsed into his accustomed at
titude and. wishing to engage lady
in conversation. approached her with
his hands behind his back. To his
first question she prefaced her reply
with sire" Turning away abruptly,
he went back to his room and said:
You were right. Constant. l have
been recognized. Give me another cos
tune and shoes this time"
The valet redressed his master ana
warned him to keep his hands at his
side. No sooner had he entered the
room the second time than once more
he relapsed into his natural attitude.
This time lady addressed him, "Sire,
you are recognized" Once more the
emperor left the room In disgust.
Returning to his room. Napoleon
was disguised for the third time. His
toilet complete. he went back to the
ballroom. which he entered as IL II
were a barrack room. pushing and
staggering. He was at once detected.
and some one whispered to him,
Your majesty is recognized" An
other disappointment and another
change. still with the same result. and
In the end the emperor left the en-
bassy convinced that it was impossi-
BILE to conceal his identity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
Council Orders the Police to
Enforce the Observ-
ance of Laws.
NO STREET CONGESTION
CITY ATTORNEY AND COUNCIL
MAN DEUkER OPPOSED TO Al.
LOWING RIGS TO BLOCKADE
THE CITY HIGHWAYS.

Reference was made at the council
meeting last evening concerning the
speed of automobiles and the matter
was referred to the police. Judging
from expression of councilmen they
believed the state laws and the local
ordinance are not being enforced as
regards the speed of automobiles and
motorcycles. Councilman Deuker
said that the operators should use a
little horse sense
City Attorney Study read the state
law which provides that an automo-
bile or motorcycle can not be operated
faster than eight miles an hour in the
business district of any city, or fifteen
miles in the resident districts and not
to exceed twenty miles in the country.
Street 6ioekading.
The matter Of vehicles keeping to
the right was also referred to. Coun-
Gilman Deuker objected to rigs and
automobiles stopping on Main street
for any considerable length of time.
City Attorney Study objected to the
custom of farmers hitching horses
on the side streets and allowing them
to remain there for hours at time.
He believes the law providing the
streets shall not, be blockaded by per-
sons putting goods on the streets ap-
plies to drivers as well. Mr.. Study is
not in sympathy with strict enforce
ment of the rule for drivers to keep to
the right when in the residence dis
trictS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
Why il is the best food.

Every test of food values has been
applied to Quaker Oats and all of them
have shown it to be perfect human
food.
Probably the most satisfactory proof
of this that any family could have would
be the results at the end of thirty
days trial where every member of the
family ate Quaker Oats twice day for
the 80 days. The Improvement in health
and strength is astonishing Try it.
Scientific analyses show Quaker Oats
very high in the things that build the
tissues Of muscle and brain. It con-
tains high percentage of nourishment
and just enough of each element to Sc
cure the proper operation of the various
functions of the body.
Quaker Oats is sold in two size pack
ages-regular size at l0c and large size
family package at zSc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
KING GIVEN RtBUKE
Edward Hands a Flat Turn
Down to the London
Suffragettes.
HE DENIES AN INTERVIEW

London, July Skiing Edward to-
day repulsed the suffragettes when
he officially refused to grant an in
terview with their leaders. This may
result in turning the war from premier
Asquith upon the Royal palace at
Buckingham. as the most militant Of
the suffragettes have already prom
Used to do.
The suffragettes wrote to the King
asking him to receive a deputation.
They received an answer through the
imperial secretary denying the re-
quest. His Majesty said in the com
munication that such action on his
part would be Unconstitutional. A PEE
tition for an amendment to the Eng
lish must be made through the prop
err channel, namely the home secre-
tary, said the King. There is already
rumblings of fiercer warfare than the
women have yet waged, but they are
keeping their plans secret.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-07-08
LIFE lid mExlC0.
Where They Bar the Windows and
Leave the Doors Open.

Leave the Doors OPcR.
The City Of Mexico swarms with life,
yet it is still life. 1t is the hour Of the
siesta when you arrive and the streets
are deserted of moving things, though
every darkcned doorway possesses its
own colony of ,lunberers who have
cast themselves down where they
stood to sleep away the heat laden
hours when no man works. Even tho
very dogs stink iato the shadow Of the
dazzling walls and Toll pitifully. The
tinkle of mule bells is hushed. The
cry Of the inuleteer sounds no longer
To walk through these streets with in
perious foot, after the British fashion,
seems sacrilege. One might be walk
ing through city CT the dead.
But the hot hours pass. the city
awakens, the m1!es strain and plunge
tween the legs Of those who pass, the
shops are opened, the scent of garlic
saturated cookery rises strongly. man.
tilla shrouded faces peep from ancient
classmates protected by massive iron
bars, and the city of sleep becomes a
city of lcisurely wakefulness. You no.
tice these barred classmates particular
~. They are feature Of Mexico.
Householdcrs bar the windows and
leave the doors unfastened. and here
you have an epitome of Mexican char
acter: Do nothing openly. everything
on the sly. even to wooing your lady
love.
You might spend long lifetime In
the City OF Mexico and still leave
much unseen, there are so many fea-
lures to note the actual city life. the
life beyond those jealously guarded
windows, the life lived in the flower
scented patios where cooling fountains
play with musical softness. Here
comes a vaquero riding nonchalantly
up the street. a typical product Of
Mexico. a cattle hand from one Of the
outlying ranches. perfect fury I'M
chained when the liquor of the coun-
try is in him. a gentle, dreamy child
when the liquor has evaporated. and
yet between the two events he might
have committed dozen murders with
out the slightest conjunction. His
swarthy face is aliGht with merry
laughter. MS cdIEsHgS SpdTkle IN the
declining sun. The gay trappings Of
his magnificent horse fling back daz-
zling specks Of color. In his cha.
parajos chose fringed overalls which
protect the speckless white riding
breeches from the dust Of the way),
his bell buttoned jacket, his sombrero,
with the haft Of machete protruding
from his crimson sash he might no q
hero Of old legend instead Of a COM
monplace cowboy.-Frank II. Shaw in
Chambers Journal