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The newspaper., 1909-12-03
A KIND GOODBYE

publisher retire to rest, we feel
well-earned. For over FIVE years
we have given our best efforts to
running THE NEWSPAPER here in
Paonia. We are tired and want
to rest and have arranged so to
do. The associations for this
time have been very pleasant. In
the beginning there was much to
do. A number of franchise gratis
needed killing. some Jap worship
pers wanted to plant that pest in
our midst and that required at
tention, a small coterie desired to
make of this district cog in the
state corporation wheel and in
fact there was something to fight
and interest one. We can not
see another contest of any i'm
portance for at least year and
that is too long to wait. Besides,
our wife and boy need residence
in another cline, SO taking all
things into consideration we
thought it wise to let go now
while new, bright and patriotic
people wanted the paper.
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stood by US in several times of
peril. The feeling OF apprecia-
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than we are of our friends. They
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memt cred both by US and our
real friends. For looking back
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take back, no declaration of pur
pose from which we would recede.
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Rawalt, and have succeeded adj
mirably.
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sen why it should not retain all
its old friends as well as accumu-
late new ones.
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The newspaper., 1909-12-03

Ten acres, all in cultivation, only
one mile from town. Cheap. See
C. G. HAWKINS.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Misery In Stomach.

Why not start now today--today, and
forever rid yourself of Stomach trouble
and Indigestion? A dieted stomach gets
the blues and grumbles. Give it a good
eat, then take Pape's Diapepsn to start
the digestive juices working. There will
be no dyspepsia or belchng of Gas or
quotations of undigested food no feeling
like lump of lead in the stomach or
heartburn, sick headache and Dizziness,
and your food will not ferment and
poison your breath with nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin costs only SO cents
tor large case at any drug store here,
and will relieve the most obstinate case
OF Indigestion and Upset Stomach in five
minutes.
There is nothing else better to take
Gas from the Stomach and cleanse the
stomach and intestines, and besides, one
triangule will digest and prepare for
assimilation into the blood all your food
the same as sound, healthy stomach
would do it.
When Diapepsn works your stomach
rests-gets itself in order, cleans up-and
then you feel like eating when you come
to the table, and what you eat will do
you good.
Absolute relief from all Stomach
Misery is waiting for you as soon as
you decide to begin taking Diapepsin.
Tell your druggist that you want Papes
Dlapepsin, because you want to be
thoroughly cured of indigestion.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
A Man That Made Good.

Fond mothers tell their boys they may
be president of the United States. but
truth is stranger than fiction and the
remarkable rise OF Frank A. Vanderlip
may still encourage boys to keep on
striving for success. Twelve years ago
he was reporter on a Chicago paper;
today he is president of the National
City Bank of New York, the largest and
most powerful financial institution on
this continent. He has always proved
bigger than his job and the successive
rounds OF his ladder included these re-
sponsible positions; reporter, financial
editor, private secretary to Lyman !.
Gage when he was Secretary of the
Treasury, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury, vice president and now pres
ident of the National City Bank of New
York. Mr., Vanderlip succeeds lanes
Stillman at the head of this bank which
has just moved into the remodelled old
Custom House and occupies the largest
banking quarters in the country. Mr..
Vanderlip is only 3S years old.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Wants More New England Stories.

Professor Owen H. Gates of Andover.
well remembered here, wants the novel
lists and the short story writer's to turn
their pens to descriptions of the charms
of New England. Stories dealing with
the intimate home lives of New England
ers are not uncommon. The section has
been fertile field for many well known
writers, who have won a reputation for
their characters by picturing facts as
they might be- Now it is time, Professor
Gates thinks, for fiction writers, and
even tellers of fairy stories, to deal with
the natural beauties of New England.
Its mountains, streams, woods, seashore
and lakes should all be so alluringlv vet
accurately set forth that city people will
be drawn countryward. Thoreau, it is
pertinent to remark, told as truly and
as iascinatingly as anyone could his
admirers believe, of New England's
charms, but perhaps the mature novel"
as it might be termed, would make the
call Of the country clearer and sweeter
to some city ears.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
The Rude Boy and Ill-mannered
Girl Who Threaten Society

Her airs, her manners, all who saw admired.
Courteous though coy, and gentle though
retir'd 's II
The JOY of youth and health her eyes dis
And ease of heart her every look conveyed.
-Crabbe.
What's the matter with our BOYS and
girls? u
We are Boosting great deal about
our schools and schooling, as though
getting knowledge from books were the
whole OF education Indeed, many of
our people are laboring under this false
notion, and, as a result, we are getting
lot OF lll-mannered boys and girls,
winch means that we are developing a
lot OF uncultured men and women.
Know this, that moral and social cul-
ture are the most essential features of
education
1t is a fact, and a most serious one.
that boys and girls of today are net
oelng so trained that they will readily fit
INTO desirable places in the social and
economic structures that are building.
The school craze that has been sweep
ing over The country during the past
generation seems to have eliminated the
element OF social culture, and bent all
energy to book studies. In most schools
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
The Open Shop.

After three years struggle with the
labor unions the publishers of the
Worlds Work announce that they have
established the open shop but it is
unnecessary to say that this was not ac-
complished without a struggle for the
Typographical union is one OF the strong
est in the country. The printing house
of Doubleday, Page & Co. has been
under a boycott for three years and
some OF the time they have published
their magazines in other offices, but
most of their employees stuck bravely by
them and an open shop" is the result.
Out on the Pacific coast Gen. H. G.
Otis, the owner of the Los Angeles Times,
has successfully waged similar battle
against great odds and has the satisfac-
ton OF owning the paper that prints
more columns of advertising every day
than any other paper in the world. The
story of his fight with the union reads
like a novel, but it is real history and
full OF stirring episodes. The "open
shop" is the American protest to the I'M
reasonable demands of union labor and
it ought to be possible to secure it with
out any friction or opposition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Chinese as She is Wrote.

The State department at Washington
has just been officially notified of the
death of the Emperor of China by proc
lamation from his youthful successor.
The latter writes in a style that would
do credit to the Earl of Chesterfield as
will be seen by the following announce
ment;
Our late emperor ruled the empire for
80 and four years. He kept on his
clothes through the night and took his
food after dark, earnestly devoting him
self to the work of government. He
hoped that he would live tocomplete the
reorganization Of government. But the
sacred body was too frai. On the DIST
day OF the 10th moon OF the 34th year of
kuang Hsu he took the dragons ride to
be guest on high. We have entered on
the great succession; the divine utensils
are very heavy; the responsibility rests
upon this feeble body, we think of our
youth and scanty merit and fear we shall
be unequal to the test"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
The Salary Bill in the Senate.

Editor CALIFORNIAN:
When this bill came up during the all
night session, Senator Fairbanks said
that he had objected to it, not so much
on the score of ethics as of fitness it did
not seem to be very modest procedure.
But as matter of fact there is no SUI
perior body to whom a legislature can
apply, as the judges and others have
been applying to us. This body is
obliged to take up its own case and pass
upon it. And if this is candidlv and
openly done there seems to be real merit
in the present proposition. The large
majority OF members here who have done
contentious and laborious service night
and day through this long session are
lnadequatey compensated, and some OF
them would still be if the increase now
proposed should go into effect. Not
withstanding this measure was much
against his own inclination. and OBJ
noxious to the public, he had now de-
clded to favor it as being, all things con-
sidered, just and right, but should decline
to receive additional pay for himself, un.
less perhaps for the extra days.
Both Caledonia Senators voted for the
bill and several of the County members
who gave nay votes afterward strongly
favored it. Vermont pays her legislators
less than any other state in the Union.
and on this per diem many have been I'M
able to meet necessary expenses, with
the increasing cost OF living. This fact
has often kept the best qualified men
from accepting a nomination. The ac.
ton taken at this session will stand
approved in reason as time goes on,
though it would have been much better
if ordered to take effect in 1910.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
PRESS COMMENT.
Concerning Brains.

Brains are common to all parts oil
the country, and traces of them have
even been discovered in summer in
Lenox, Bar Harbor and Newport. They
are originally used to obtain money. but
when money is obtained by them it
usually takes their place. The quality OF
brains varies IN different localities.
Mixed with ginger, they become very
valuable. With spine they are a neces-
sity in every household. At one time
they influenced litera ture, but the dis
covery was made that literature could
do without them. Since then they have
been almost exclusively devoted to adj
vertising. Brains are employed in va
rious enterprises. They make bridges.
railroads and other systems of transpor-
tation. They also create capital and are
used extensively in evading the law.
They mix with water and gasolene, but
are absorbed by alcohol. Brains are
bought and sold in the open market.
They made be traded in on the exchange,
in Washington and Albany or in other
political centers. The best quality, how
ever, are not traded in. Indeed. often
times they are not even heard of until
long after they have passed away
| Thomas L. Mason, in Lippincotts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
For Better Roads.
Editor CALEDoNIAN:

Editor CALIFORNIAN:
! In these days when paternal, state and
federal governments are appointing com
missions on almost every conceivable
thing and subject, why is it that no one
has said or done anything for improved
modern roads? We seem to have Guilds
and Clubs for the benefit of the people,
but for making communication easier
between rural communities, there seems
a strange silence. That sub ect seems to
sleep like the seven sleepers of Ephesus.
The writer has often heard the question
asked, why there are so many abandoned
farms and why the young men do not
stay on the farms. Well, it is my opinion
good roads have a good deal to do with
the answer to those questions. But this
subject does not concern the farmer
alone, but every person in the state.
Not wishing to take up too much of
your valuable space shall not describe
NOW the money can be raised, but VIII
say that it is not so difficult a problem
as some people may think In a few
weeks there will be the usual town
meeting, with the usual appointment Of
4 road commissioner, the usual scratch
up in the middle of summer, which the
irst rainstorm will wash away, leaving
he last state of the roads worse than
he first. And this has been the state of
affairs for somew where about the last
200 years Hoping that some congress
nan or town representative will wake
Up and move in the matter, and that
here will be shaking and rafting of
Try bones,
L am-etc.,
RIP VAN WINKLE
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

He Saved St. Michael's." Thus Miss
Way was given the prize and Miss
Quimby first mention. Waterford and
Walden then came in order. A book of
declarations was the prize in each sec
ton in speaking
Each pupil in the district prepares and
speaks at least one recitation each term.
The Rotations for the winter term, now
closing, were all chosen with the con
tests in view, and the best speaker chosen
to represent the school. II the teacher
was unable to select to the satisfaction
of ALL the school elected its representa-
tive by written ballot. But few in
stances of election became necessary.
During the next fall term it is intended
that each school in the district shall take
part in an evening meeting in which the
teaching of reading will be considered
and methods exemplihed by teachers
with classes
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

Z II. Hartman, aptly known in hnan-
cal circles as the Colossus of roads, -
has entered the directorate of the New
York Central system and great things
are expected OF him in improving the
service and giving freer rein to the
young railroad men that are trying to
run the system. This move brings Mr..
Hartman into Vermont as the Rutland
railroad is part of the Vanderbilt
system, and splendidly managed, too
If Mr.. Hartman wants to buy any more
Vermont railroads for the purpose of
them why not offer him the
St. Johnsbury & Lake Cbamplain and
the Burlington & Lamoille?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

the aim seems to be high averages in the
branches taught instead of efficiency in
the things that count most for success in
practical life.
1t seems that great many have for
gotten, or never knew, the value of good
manners and culture. Without these the
best scholars are greatly handicapped,
and many will meet with failure who
might succeed were they more gentle and
refined in manner. 1t is not only what
one knows, but what can be we'll used
that counts for success. Much know
ledge and little wisdom, which is the
sense to use knowledge, seems to be the
fault OF our system of education.
The well-mannered boy always has the
call over the highly schooled, but uncul
tured, boy. Ask any business man who
is on the lookout for boys to take the
places of those who are being advanced
and he will tell you that manners are
first taken into account.
A gentleman who has given places to
a great many of the boys who have
made good says that he is largely gov
erned in his choice by his first impress
sions. If the boy is gentle, well-manner-
ed, and shows signs of having been we'll
disciplined, it doesn't matter much what
his schooling has been. But if he is loud
and swagger, unrehned and lacking in
gentleness, he is allowed to go, no mat
ter how highly he is recommended by his
teachers for proficiency in his books.
What the world stands most in need
of now, and ever will, is cultured, refined
men and women.
This does not mean the veneer Of cul-
ture given by finishing schools, but that
which comes of careful training and dis
cipline. These, being of such great i'm
portance the wonder is that our schools
40 not pay more attention to them
Erasmus Wilsonin Journal of Education.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

All visitors to San Francisco remember
the great herd of sea lions that for many
wears disported themselves near the Cliff
House at the Golden Gate. When the
earthquake came the seals fed but the
past month they have returned to their
old haunts. Apparently they have been
driven back by fierce storms that have
prevailed for the last three weeks for
they have come from all parts of the Cal
ifornia coast to the shelteredisland that
lie just outside the Golden Gate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Burns Birthday in New York.

Thousands Of the sons OF Scotland in
New York celebrated the birthday of
Robert Burns Jan %, by carrying
thistle canes from the Caledonian moors.
The new staff closely resembled the club
with which Bill" Sykes is pictured.
except that it is little longer. Where
the roots OF the stick were is the head of
the cane, which has been carefully
trimmed OFT and rounded The gnarled
appearance is given by the remaining
traces Of the severed roots.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Spelling and Speaking Contest.

Pupils of the Central Caledonia Super
vision Union held meeting at St. Johns
bury, Saturday, in the Academy chapel
which was kindly placed at their dis
posal by Prin c. p. Rowland. The
price winners III the several towns, Bar
net, Danville, Walden and Waterford.
took part in the spelling and speaking
contests. The pupils were divided for
the work into two sections: The
seventh and lower grades in the first, and
the eighth and ninth grades in the
second. Thus each town sent two
spoilers and two speakers.
In the spelling contests the Barnet
representatives were handicapped by the
fact that only since the final in that
town, Jan. Is, have they had the Ameri-
can Word Book which is used in all the
other towns and which was used in this
contest. 1t also appears that digit"
and "consolable," missed by Barnet, are
not found in the Barnet speller. In the
time allowed between trains it was I'M
possible to ascertain this, so the town
could not show its capability in spelling.
Barnet sent as good spoilers as any in
the district.
In the hrst section Barnet sent Vir-
ginia M. Elliott, Grade VII. Danvlle,
vile, Florence Y. Clement, Grade VII;
Walden, Edith M. Patterson, Grade ~:
Waterford, Florence A. Goss, Grade VI.
The towns missed in this order: Barnet,
Walden, and Waterford, leaving Florence
Y. Clement of DanviIle as the prize
winner. In the second section Barnet
sent Henry 6. Smith; Danville, Josephine
NJ Roy; Walden, Albert W. Stevens;
Waterford, Alfred |. Mckee, all in Grade
TX except Danville. They missed in this
order; Barnet, Waterford, and Danville,
giving the prize to Albert w. Stevens of
Walden. Each prize was dictionary.
In all the spelling contests every safe
guard has been used to secure absolute
fairness, and to see that no school neg
lects other work for this; and but one in
stance OF irregularity has come to the
knowledge OF the district superintendent.
This being alone is noticeable. 1t is
hoped that it will not happen again.
No blame attaches to any pupil.
In the speaking Miss Dorothy B. Mills,
teacher of English at the Academy, and
Misses Eva l.. Wilde and Amy B. Drake
OF the public schools, kindly acted as
Judges. For the first section Barnet sent
Edith E. Bell, grade VII; Danville,
Ihelma S. Burbank, grade VII; Walden,
Eva M. Foster, grade II; Waterford,
Clarence E. Goss, grade ". Thelma S.
Burbank was given the prize Her seec-
ton was How He Saved St. Michael's."
Clarence E. Goss with, That Woodbox,"
came next; then Walden and Barnet
For the second section, Barnet sent
Marion E. Quimby; Danvlle, Grace M.
Way; Waterford Ruth E. Blodgett.
thomas Marshall of Walden who lives
at some distance from the railroad was
unable to come because of the snowfall
and high wind, Clarissa B. Woods, who
wa, was present took his place though with
little preparation. The judges on the
hrst ballot stood two for Miss Way
with Death Makes All Men Brothers"
and one for Miss Quimby with, How
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

and like its companion play, "Way
down East, presents simple but beau.
tiful story of life among the southern
people. On the big stage of New Music
Hall this scenic production will be seen
at its best and receive the staging that
it never has had in St. Johnsbury before.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
A Lincoln Leaflet.

Professor Charles E. Putney of the
Burlington high school, department
patriotic instructor for the department
of Vermont, G. A. R., has compiled for
publication in leahet form patriotic
extracts from the speeches and sayings
of Abraham Lincoln. One of the best of
these is: Gold is good in its place, but
living brave, patriotic men are better
than gold"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

Talk happiness every chance
You get-and
Talk it good and strong!
Look for it in
The byways as you grimly
Pass along;
Perhaps 1t is stranger now
Whose visit never
Comes;
But talk it, Soon you'll find
That you and happiness
Are chums."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
Under Southern Skies.

This great play Of southern life with
its scenic effects and large company of
artists will be seen at New Music Hall,
Wednesday, February 10, and will re-
ceive warm welcome, as it is one of the
most popular plays in America today,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

The Burns Society of the City of New
York had a dinner at Delmonicos at
which POS members were present. John
Foord, president of the society, was
POSTMASTER and Andrew Carnegie was
the principal speaker. Music was fur
nished by Scotch piper and a carved
table from thepoet's birthplace attracted
much attention
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03

abroad, should own a set of the Indian
Captivities, and especially a copy of
"The Redeemed Captive"
HORACE W. BAILEY.
Newbury, VT, Jan. 25, 1909.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-02-03
An Optimistic View

After being in session 90 days. which
was 20 days more than the longest pre-
vious session, the Vermont legislature
has adjourned. Do Vermonters know
how fortunate they are?- Boston
Record.