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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
(Intended for last week..

Benjamin Moore has purchased O
John Rice the c. A. Perkins farm. He
has with the farm three cows 400 hens
and 100 cords of hard wood. He has
already taken possession.
John Rice has moved from the Perkins
farm onto his Mackey farm, and has pur-
chased the lumber on the Charles Green
banks farm and other lots in that
vicinity.
J. L. Frye was in South Cabot this
week
Mrs. Ellen Drew recently finished
housekeeping for S. A. Hatch and went
to St. Johnsbury.
o. E. Hale had the Molly Falls tele-
phone installed in his house a few days
ago.
Berton K, George H., Addie and Alice
Frye recently visited at Henry Hewell's.
Mrs. Seth Woods, who is keeping house
tor L. A. Paquin in Peacham, has her
mother, Mrs. Ella Hatch, with her for a
few days, while Mr.. Paquin is away on
business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
HARVEY.

Miss Edith Hatch visited her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Hatch,
last week.
Ed Moore of Peacham was in this
vicinity the first of the week.
W. H. Hatch of Peacham visited Sum-
day at the home of his mother, Mrs.
Ella Hatch.
John Rice has large lot of logs about
his steam mill and is nearly ready for
saving
A. l.. Peak, the North Peacham butcher,
goes to St. Johnsbury this week with a
load of about 1000 pounds of dressed
pork.
Miss Elizabeth McGiIl was at St.
Johnsbury this week.
B. K. Frye visited friends in Peacham
the first of the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

as their part of the proceeds SIS
Mrs. Ellen N. Gray and Stafford Bayley
furnished music between the acts.
A two evening entertainment will be
given by the Peacham Musical associa.
ton, March and 10. Tuesday evening
a cantata will be given, "a Garden OF
Singing Flowers" Cast of characters:
Rose, Miss Maud Guthrie; Daisy, Miss
Katherine Hooker; Sunfower, Mrs.
Rena Hunter; Buttercup, Miss Ruby
Morrison; Pansy, Lily, Miss Shirley
Clifford; Gardener, D. B. Stoddard; Man
in-the- Moon, F. W. Kinney; Tulip, G. N.
Smart. Choruses by the school, Forget
me-Not," and Nightingale and the
Rose;" solos, duets, trios by Prof. and
Mrs. H. H. May of Concord, E. R.
Mackey of St. Johnsbury, and the
Misses Guthrie, also selections by the
Peacham Male Quartette. Wednesday
evening the cantata will be followed by
a comedy entitled a "Gilded Dream"
with the following cast: Mademoiselle
Adeline Won Lindan, J. H. Varnum;
Dorothy Greene. II. A. Renfrew; Hester
Beacon, J. c. F. Richter; Marion Lee,
Stafford Bayley; Jeanette Durand, M. w.
Chaffee; Beatrix Won Kortlandt, F. ].
Stoddard; pianist. Mrs. Ellen Nye Gray,
assisted by Stafford w. Bailey; musical
director, Prof H. H. May. Single tickets
25 cents; reserved seats 80 cents.
Tickets on sale at Richter's.
E. R. Mackey and Miss Jennie Mackey
from st. Johnsbury spent several days
at DR.. Mackey's last week.
Mrs. Thompson has been spending
about two weeks at ST. Johnsbury.
Tuesday evening a reception was
Peacham, and as it was so near the
22nd it was called Washington party
About 60 friends were present, who
brought gifts of silverware and table
linen Coffee and doughnuts, cake and
ice cream were served, and good wishes
extended to Mr.. and Mrs. HASTE, who
move to Barnet this week.
The W. c. T. U. held their Willard
memorial meeting, Thursday, with Mrs.
c. A. Bunker. As the storm was so
severe only few were present at the
meeting. Several Others came in to
supper and $1,67 were taken for the
memorial fund.
Thursday noon some friends of Mrs
Granger gave her surprise at the
parsonage. Rev. c. E. Brown
rom Newbury was present. Mrs. !
granger expects to leave town soon, !
aving engaged rooms at St. Johnsbury
enter.
Mrs. Clifford and Frank Barber. who !
ave spent some months at Mrs
'almer's, returned to Danvile last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hidden went to St.
Saturday. !,
Mrs. M. ]. Blanchard and Mrs. Laura
almer will spend a week or two at v
lr. NELSON'S at Danville '
Rev. ]. K. Williams exchanged pulpits
18th Rev. S. P. Brownell, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Bailey of ;,
orinth have been visiting at Nelson
alleys.
Word comes from San Juan, Cal. of
lie marriage, February q, of Miss S
1san Cowles, formerly of Peacham. to V
lien Houser Of Modesto, Cal, where 81
ley expect to reside. W
Mrs. George Gle of West Danville has >
zen visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith, for ei
veral DAYS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
Shake off the grip of vour old enc,

make Off the grip Of your old enemy,
Nasal Catarrh, by using Ely's Cream
Balm. Then will all the swelling and
soreness be driven out of the tender, in
famed membranes. The fits of sneezing
will cease and the discharge, as offensive
to Others as to yourself, will be stopped
when the causes that produce it are re-
moved. Cleanliness, comfort and re-
newed health by the use of Cream Balm.
Sold by all druggists for SO cents, or
mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren Street,
New York.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Morgan and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cross go Wednes-
day to Seattle, Washington, to their new
home. All wish them good luck and
much happiness.
Remember the promenade Friday even
ing at Randall's hall.
Oniseme Cossette, father of Mrs Henry
Galley, died at his home at Franklin, N.
H., Tuesday, Feb. %, at the age of 81
years. He is survived by six children,
four sons and two daughters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
CRANKY.

Mr.. and Mrs b. F. Smith of Bloom
held spent last week with their daughter,
Mrs. 5. &, Wilson. Mr.. Smith has re,
turaed home, but his wife will stay a
few weeks to cnre for her daughter.
Several of the young men who have
been working in the woods this winter
came home to attend town meeting
J. L. Wells and wife visited her mother,
Mrs. McGown, in Sutton, last week.
Wayne Lund is gaining very slowly
ne cannot sit up yet, but the doctor
thinks he is out of danger.
Loren Chappell is getting ready to
move his family into the parsonage.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
WHEELOCK.

There will be donation for the benef
of Rev. F. l. Sargent at Mechanics Hall
Wednesday evening, March 10. Warn
sugar and plain doughnuts, pies, cake
and coffee, will be served. Everybody is
invited.
The happy event of last week was the
marriage of John Kellett to his house
keeper, Mrs. Aldrich. The MARRIAGE
took place at Lyndonville, with a re.
ception at his home here in the evening,
Congratulations are extended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Sutton
visited at A. Craig's, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Humphrey Of
East Burke visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. E. Goss, last week.
Vera Ball was quite sick last week, but
is better at present. A. !. Rannev. who
has been sick with sciatic rheumatism
is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ranney of Sutton
VISITED his parents, Mr.. and Mrs, A. /
Ranney, last week.
Miss Florence Leavitt has gone to
New York, and if she finds work to suit
her, will stay permanently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Kenerson of Shef.
held visited her grandmother, Mrs. Mil.
ligan, last week.
Charles Dana and family, also Fred
Darling and family of Lyndonville, Wis
tied their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. +
Dana, Sunday.
d. M. Mclean is suffering with an
ulcer on his eve, which is very painful.
Harry Hubbard just escaped what
might have been a serious accident last
week, He was standing on a board
overhead in the mill, taking awav
packages of food, when the board broke
and he fell to the floor, striking on his
face, hurting himself quite badly, No
bones were broken.
Joseph Gilman, civil war veteran
died at the home of his son last week
tuesday, after a short illness. The
funeral was held Friday at the house
Kew. Mr.. Phillips of Sheffield officiating
he remains were placed in the tomb at
Lyndon Center. "
Rev. F. l. Sargent is suffering with
what he fears is erysipelas on his leg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
PASSUMPSIC,

MISS Ethel Morgan had the misfortune
i 10 u'slGcate her elbow and fracture the
bone while sliding, Saturday.
William Batchelder from North Dan.
V'lle spent Sunday at ]. F. Annis'
t =. w W. Philbrook has moved his mill
nom waterford to South Ryegate.
Mrs Randall, who was taken to the
hospital IN critical condition, is i'm
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
We Want Your Calfskins

Beet Hides, Horse Hides, Sheep Pelts,
Ialiow, Bones. etc, and will paw YOU
outside prices therefor. We nav SPOT
cash; we pay the freight; we pay full
market value. We want to arrange
WIN some one in every village where
we nave no agent, to collect the above
named goods for US and to sell Pages
Perfected Poultry Food and other
poultry supplies. We furnish money
with which to buy and we keep our
buyers thoroughly posted at all times
ticulars. - '"1 f''
CARROLL S. PAGE, HYDE Park VI
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

how can any person risk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Foley's
money and Tar costs them no more? It
IS safe remedy, contains no harmful
drugs and cures the most obstinate
coughs and colds. Why experiment with
your health Insist upon having the
Bingham. -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
Simple Remedy for La Grippe.

La grippe coughs are dangerous, as
they frequently develop into pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
the cough, but heals and strengthens the
lungs SO that no serious results need be
feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and
Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in
a yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
Many Children are Sickly.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse
in Children's Home, New York, Break up
Colds in "a hours, cure Feverishness,
Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething
Disorders, and Destroy Worms. At all
25c. Sample mailed free. Adj
dress, Allen 5. Olmsted Leroy, N. Y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
This Is an Easy Test.

Sprinkle Aliens Foot-Ease in one shoe
and not in the other AMI notice the dill
ference. Just the thing to use when rub.
beers or overshoes become necessary, and
your shoes seem to pinch. Sold every
where. 25c Don't accept any substitute.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

My three-year-old boy was badly
ctonstIpated, had a high fever and was
in an awful condition. l gave him two
doses of Foley's Orino Laxative and the
next morning the fever was gone and he
was entirely well. Foley's Orino Lax
ative saved his life." A. Wolkush, Cas-.
inner, Wis. c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

Colds, grip and kindred troubles are
quite prevalent, among recent victims
being b. M. Campbell, Mrs. Fred Norton,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. George
Randall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
A Card.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on SO cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it
tails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded.
{ Z. BINGHAM, FLINT BROTHERS.
M. D. PARK, SEARLEs & Co..
F q TANDpv
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

Always keep a box of Ayers Pills in tbe
mouse. Justone pill at bedtime, now and
then, will ward Of many an attack Of
p1Iiiousness, Indigestion, sick headache.
row many years has your doctor known
these pulls? Ask him all about them.
-- Made BY the J. C. Aver Co., Lowell Msss.-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

MISS NINE z POH TER,
Miss Ninette Porter, Brai 1tree. Yer.
mont, writes: 81 have beel cured bv
Peruna.
81 had several hemorrha ges of tba
lungs. The doctors did not helm mo
much and would never have cured ma
81 saw testimonial in a Pernns
almanac of case similar tn mine, and
commenced using it. / wrote to n,
Hartman for advice. He kindly gava
me free advice.
81 was not able to wait on mysel,
when began using it. 1 gained verv
slowly at first, but I could see that Il
was helping me.
"After had taken it while com.
menced to raise up stringy, sticky.
substance from my lungs. This grew
less and less in quantity as 1 continued
the treatment.
81 grew more fleshy than I had been
for long time, and now L call myself
WELL"
A Bad Cough.
Mrs. Emma Martin, Odessa, Mo-.
writes: 81 cannot thank you enough
for curing me.
"For two years I doctored my cough,
which cost me many dollars, but still |
seemed to get worse. My cough was so
bad 1 could not sleep.
"Finally 1 purchased a bottle of Pc.
runa. After the use of six bottles | feel
that am cured"
People who object to liquid medicines
can now secure Peruna tablets.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

The absolute purity of "Salada" Tea
is daily converting thousands of drink
eers OF the arti6cally colored teas of
Japan and China. All grocers sell
"Salada."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure anv
case OF kidney or bladder trouble that
IS not beyond the reach of medicine
lures backache and irregularities that if
neglected might result in Brieht's dis.
ease or diabetes. c. c. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
KIRBY.

Miss Lillian Kelley died at the home OF
her brother, w. E. Kelley, after long
and painful illness. The funeral was held
Saturday at the house, interment at
Kirby cemetery.
Miss Florence Ranney is home from
Massachusetts.
Charles Davis was home from Victory
over Sunday
r. X. Leach has finished his logging
job on the mountain. 20 rs
Thomas Kearney has gone to live with
MS son and daughter in New York city.
toley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strengthens the lungs and expels
colds. Get the genuine in a yellow
package. {. {. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-03-03
NORTH DANVILLE.

About SO neighbors and friends of Mr.
and Mrs. George H. Stanton and Mr.
and Mrs. L. c, Stanton gathered at
George H. Stanton's, Thursday evening
to help them celebrate their marriage
anniversaries, it being the 18th anniver-
sary OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Stanton, and
the 18th anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
George II. Stanton's marriage. Had it
not been for theinclemency of the weather
a much larger number would have been
present. but it was the worst night of
the winter, the wind blowing a gale all
day and night. Both parties were
remembered with money and other use
tul articles. Refreshments were served
and general good time enjoyed by
those present. 1t was genuine surprise
to both both families. Those from out
of town who attended the double ami
versary were Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Var
mum of Cambridge and Otto Blodgett of
Morrisville
B. A. HIATT of South Ryegate takes H.
B. Wards place at the creamery, be-
ginning March 1. Albert Ward is
moving from H. B. Wards farm, where
he has worked the past two years, to
the William Lynn place near Goss Hol-
low, and H. B. Ward will move back to
his farm.
Frank E. Bradley, who has worked
for F. E. Bickford since January 1, goes
to North Dakota soon, where he will be
employed at carpenter work.
Clinton R. Burlock began work for F.
b. Bickford, March 1, having moved
into his cottage.
William Clement and family visited at
William Beans in Lyndon, Saturday
and Sunday.
The D. of L. will give a dance at
Weeks hall, Friday evening. Good
music will be furnished.
Qntended for last week.)'
Mr.. and Mrs. O. H. Stevens went to
Summit, N. J., Tuesday, where they will
visit Mrs. Stevens brother, H. p. Ander- |
son. They expect to be away about two
weeks. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Massey of
St. ohnsbury are stopping at Mr.. Stew
ems during their absence.
F. r. Palmer was in Wells River on
business last week.
Mrs: Jennie Abbey of St. Johnsbury
.ecently spent several days at Rev. B. 2.
oarker's
Chester Proctor, who is now employed
1t the E. & 7. Fairbanks Sherbrooke
Gale factory, recently spent a few days
lays with his family here, returning to
Monday.
Mrs. H. B. Ward is in St. Johnsbury
airing tor her father and mother, Mr..
ind Mrs. B. D. Hartshorn, who are i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Josiah Morse and son of
)anville were at w. H. Stantons, Sun
lay.
Homer Stanton was at home from St.
over Sunday.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11

Of our great auction. Don't miss your
share of these bargains. Auction
every afternoon at 2:3O and evenings
at s. Young & McCombs.
DR.. D. T. Richardson of Edgington.
son of the late David Richardson, has
established new veterinary hospital
on Twenty-second street, in the Osawld
barn between Third and Fourtah ave
nues, and will engage in the general
practice of veterinary medicine and
surgery. He is graduate of the Nc
Killip college of Chicago.
DR.. Frank K. Andreen, graduate of
Lombard college, Galesburg, and the
college of Physicians and Surgeons of
Chicago, has opened offices in Suite
307, Safety building. DR.. Andreen is
well qualified for the practice of medi-
cine and surgery, having served as
resident physician in the Washington
Park hospital, Chicago
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
SCORE OF MINERS KILLED
Continued from Page one.)

mine, but it soon dissipated in the
air. The engineer, who saw the smoke
feared something was wrong, and
summoning assistance, an investiga
ton was begun.
Men were sent down the shaft and
there discovered what had happened
Scattered through the workings where
they had been engaged were found the
members of the night shift of miners
all dead but two.
Many of the bodies brought from
the mine were mutilated almost be
yOnd recognition. Two of the victims
were natives of this county Frank
lin) and a majority of the others were
|of foreign birth.
Mystery Over Cause.
The exact cause of the explosion, il
lis hoped, will be disclosed by a thor
|ough inquiry, but at present it is
shrouded in mystery, for to all ap
pearances the workings had never
been in better condition than Satur
day and no gas was apparent or sus
pected.
The only theory for the explosion
advanced by the miners and expert
enced mining men of this city is thai
Ithe working places which had beer
sealed to confine the fire had broker
and allowed a quantity of black damn
Ito escape. 1t is claimed that had the
tavnloSio, occurrod from othor courco,
| it would easily be discernible
A report circulated here after yes
terday's disaster that he contemplate:
closing the Zeigler mine or retiring
from the management was denied EN-
lphatically by Mr.. Letter, who said tha
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
BULL AND TIGER IN BATTLE
American Spectators Stop Exhibition
After Animals Break Bones.

American Spectators Stop Exhibition
After Animals Break Bones.
Ell Paso. Tex, Jan. IA fight be-
tween a big black Tiagua ball and a
Bengal tiger at Ciudad, Juarez, Mex
let, opposite FL Paso, yesterday after
noon was the most ferocious contest
ever seen in the Juarez bull ring. The
spectacle was witnessed. by $500 peO-
pie, composed largely of American
tourists
The bull first was taken into the so
foot square inclosure and given the
usual torture to arouse its ire. Then
an iron cage containing the tiger was
wheeled to the entrance. but the tiger
refused to get out. The enraged bull
attempted to get into the cage, and
was badly scratched about the face.
Finally the tiger came from the cage
and the bull gored it. With lunge
the tiger broke the bulls right leg.
The bull retaliated by stepping on the
tiger and crunching its ribs. After
this the fighting was tame and was
stopped when the Americans loudly
protested against further torture of the
animals
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
SAYS MISSION WORK
IS A MANS JOB
DR.. c. &. Bradt of Chicago Urges Men
in Broadway Meeting to Pay More
Attention to it.

An interdenominational meeting for
men was held yesterday afternoon at
Broadway Presbyterian church. DR.. w.
S. Marquis, pastor of the church. pre-
sided. DIR. Charles E. Bradt of Chi
cago delivered the address of the af-
ternoon, taking as his theme "A Mans
job" DR.. Bradt said that it is the duty
of men to pay more attention to Chris
tianity and to spread the kingdom of
God, to be actively engaged in Chris
tian work and especially in the foreign
mission work. Men of good business
ability and men of affairs are needed
to push the work and give literally to
the support of missions This. he said
is mans job. A male quartet sang
several selections during the after.
noon
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
DENIES HARTMAN CONTROLS
President Brown of New York Central
Discredits Omaha Report.

New York, Jan. 11.-There is keen
interest in railroad circles over the
report from Omaha that E. H. Harri-
man has gained controlling interest
in the New York Central lines and is
already exercising his power in the
direction of the affairs of the railroad
by officiating as chairman of the eX-
ecutiye committee. William c. Brown,
president of the New York Central, at
his home on Central Park West, said:
You can deny for me in every par
ticular the report from Omaha. There
is not even shadow of truth in it,
Mr.. Hartman refuses to be inter.
viewed on the subject.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
SPREcKELS A POWER.
Late "Sugar King" Versatile Business
Genius-Almost Owned Hawaii.

Late sugar King" Versatile Business
Genius-Almost Owned Hawaii.
The late Claus Spreckels, widely
known as the sugar king" Of the Pa
cific coast, first began business as pro-
prietor Of grocery store In San Fran
cisco. He prospered and then began
the erection of brewery. When the
latter was on paying basis he dis
posed of the grocery. Later on he
turned his attention to sugar and built
several reineries. Satisfied with the
venture, he sold the brewery. For
many years sugar growing and refin-
ing were his business, and he amassed
an immense fortune. He became a
great power in the Hawaiian Islands
and was wont to say at times, "Kala-
kaua is king, but have run the ma
chine there for ten years."
When the sugar refinery owned by
Spreckels was making him rich man
rapidly there were three others in San
Francisco. Spreckels eventually got
them all, either by purchase or sub
sidfes. To the owners Of the largest
he paid the enormous sum of $500,00O
they agreeing to quit business for a
period Of FIVE years. When the con-
tract expired they attempted to renew
1t, but Claus refused to have anything
more to do with them. I'VE shall re-
sumo If you do not make another con-
tract with u.s." they said.
"Wery WELL" replied Claus, "go
ahead. don't care what you do
They went out to their idle refinery
and found that .disuse had completely
Rock Island Argus., 1909-01-11
ruined it. The machinery was worth

iCSS.
How Claus Spreckels became en-
gagged in furnishing gas and electricity
to the residents Of San Francisco and
the motive that induced him to en-
bark In that branch Of trade are illus
trative of the man.
plant was located near the home of
Mr.. Spreckels, and the smoke from
the soft coal annoyed members of his
household. The manager and Mr..
Spreckels. being members Of the same
club, frequently met. On one occa-
sion Mr.. Spreckels remarked to the
manager in his usual good natured
manner:
II wish you could find way to pre-
vent that smoke nuisance at your
works. 1t would be a favor that my
family would appreciate"
IF you want to talk to me about
matters at the works you will see me
at my Office" was the managers
brusque reply.
IN be hanged II WILL" replied Mr.
Spreckels, "but I'll stop the causes fol-
complaint"
The very next day Mr.. Spreckels be
gan preparations to engage in the man,
ufacture of gas and electricity on 8
large scale. In a very short time hf
and others invested nearly $4,000, COO
in the venture, and one Of the first re
| suits after the works were in operation
was the closing Of the smaller concern
and the departure Of the manager who
had insulted Mr.. Spreckels In quest OF
| another situation.