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time with them at his various farms
and country places"
AN INTUITIvE GRASP
B. l.. Winchel, president of the Rock
Island and Frisco lines, said:
Z Hartman was a wonderful man.
brilliant and an undoubted genius. He
had an almost intuitive grasp on the
railroad situation of the country He
did much to build up the railroad sys
TENS of the southwest His taking off
removes one of the most capable men
from the railroad world, but il can not
materially affect the railroad status in
this country. These railroads are so
strongly established that not even the
death of as influential man as Harri-
mari can disturb them in the least.
They will go ahead and prosper as they
have before
HIS FEARLESS NERVE
The most striking thing about Mr.
Hartman was his fearless nerve" said
Darius Miller, vice president of the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy rail
road 1T is because he had the courage
TO pour enormous investments into the
Union Pacific and the Southern Pacific
that he pulled those concerns out of the
mud. and developed them into the great
railroad systems they are today His
death can not affect the stability of his
lines He built them to stay
TR EMENDoUS FORCE
President EarIing of the Chicago,
Milwa ukee and St. Paul railway said:
''Tlhe death of Hartman will be deep
ly deplored by all his associates He
was a. master of details and a natural
leader of men. He was a tremendous
force jim the affairs of his day The re-
moval of his guiding and directing hand
from as many concerns as he was con-
nected with can hardly fail to produce
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railroad. His faith and efforts brought
wealth and happiness to countless thou
sands. He believed in himself and
caused great financiers and great cap
italists in all the industries to share his
belief. He appreciated the Importance
of the highest physical condition as the
vital principle of economic operation
and upbuilt his properties upon this
theory. His work was well done, but
not completed, and his loss will be felt"
w. B. Biddle, vice president of the
Rock Island and Frisco lines and vice
president of the Chicago and Eastern
Illinois railway paid warm attribute to
Mr.. Harrimans genius as an organizer.
His ideas about railroad construction"
he said, were modern and thorough,
and the principles on which he built are
indelibly stamped on his enterprises
and will not be effaced through his
DEATH"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
LOCAL GATHERINGS.

The Academy dance will be held at
Pythian Hall, this afternoon at 4.30.
There will te meeting Friday even
ing at 7.30 of the Free Will Baptist
society at the First Baptist church.
A concert will be given on Friday even
ing. February 10, by the Schubert Male
Quartet, under the auspices of the
U. ct.
George F. Hall in The American Girl
at New Music hall last week Tuesday
evening was greatly enjoyed by his
audience and the two children presented
as pretty scene as one could desire to
see.
H. E. Palmer of Woodsville has pur-
chased Model 10 Buick automobile OF
the Union Garage and Machine Co.,
which he will use in the interests of the
Holbrook Grocery Co.
Madam Brooks orchestra reports
OIle Ol lLe busiest ScdSOuS III It's ulSlOI y.
The business tor / 900 which started with
New Years engagements at Sweetsburg
and Stanstead, P.Q., Lisbon and Woods
vile, promises to keep them busy for a
long time. Among other engagements
this week they furnish music for select
dance in Pythian Hall, Friday evening.
New patients at St. Johnsbury
hospital are Patrick Griffin and Alfred
Duclos of ST. Johnsbury and Mrs. Robert
Bailey of Concord. Patrick Griffin has
been discharged.
On Monday while the ponies be-
longing to the "Polly of the Circus"
Company were being led through the
streets team in no-wise connected with
the company attracted much attention
and was much admired. 1t was the
Gilman barge drawn by eight of Gil
man Bros best iron gray horses.
These were driven by D. T. Gilman, who
is at his best when driving spirited
horses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Silver Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kicker Celebrate
Their Twenty-fifth Anniversary with
their Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Kicker Celebrate
Their Twenty-fifth Anniversary with
their Friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Kicker
reached the 25th milestone in their
married life, Saturday, and most hos
pitably entertained in the evening nearly
200 of their friends at their Summer
street home In the receiving line with
the host and hostess were their two
children, Miss Alice L. and Albert A.
Kicker. During the evening a pleasant
surprise was the presentation of silver
service and roll tray from Requests. l..
P. Slack, Esq made felicitous presenta-
tion speech and Mr.. Kicker happily re-
sponded. Other gifts included set of
pearl handle knives, set of ice cream
spoons, napkin rings, and handmade
salt cellar.
Besides the St. Johnsbury guests Mr..
and Mrs. G. Nd. Campbell and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l. Powers were there from
Lyndonville.
The guests were met at the door by
Noel Noyes and shown to their dressing
rooms by Helen Steele and Dorothea
Clark. Punch was served in Mr..
Ricker's office by Mrs. l.. P. Slack, and
in the dining room refreshments of ice
cream and cake were passed by Misses
label Gaskell and Ethel Goss. Mrs. G.
c, Cary, and Mrs. H. A. Stanley, Mrs.
A. VI. Goodrich and Mrs. E. H. Gaskell
cutting the ice cream. Mrs. c. A. Stanley
and Mrs. A. B. Noyes invited the guests
into the dining room and Miss Helen
Stevens had charge of the guest book.
| Mr.. Kicker was born in Hardwick
June 8. 1861, and educated at Peach
am Academy. While at this school he
was classmate of Col. George Harvey,
editor of Harpers Weekly. His educa-
ton was completed at the Bryant &
| Stratton Business College in Boston.
Before coming here some 20 years ago
he had entered into partnership with his
father, William ECKER, one of the pioneer
drovers OF northern New England The
firm of William Kicker & Son was known
far and wide and as the father advanced
in years the business was assumed by
the sol and W. A. Kicker now does a
business approximating million dollars
a year. He is a director in the first
National Bank and the Caledonia Bank
of Danville, and is regarded as one oI
our keenest business men. He represent.
ed St. Johnsbury in the 1904 Legisla-
ture and has always taken an active
interest in municipal affairs.
Mrs. Carrie Esden Kicker is a Peacham
lady, being the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Esder. They were married
Jan. %, 1884, at her home in Peacham
by Rev. John Bole. Their daughter, Miss
Alice L. Kicker, was graduated from
Smith College last June and their son,
Albert A. Kicker. is a member of the
Junior class at Dartmouth College.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Kicker are active in
the social and religious life of the com.
munity and they have host of friends
here and elsewhere who extend congrat.
ulations and wish them many more an
niversaries.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Man Injured at Barton.

Harry Morse, aged % years, was
badly injured at Barton Monday night
when alighting from a moving train.
He was brought here to Brightlook Hos
pital and one foot ard ankle are so
badly crushed that it is feared amputa-
tion will be necessary. He had been to
his home in East Charleston and on his
return to Barton, where he was en-
ployed in wood yard, he jumped from
the train while it was in motion and his
foot slipped under the wheels. He has a
wife and one son at East Charleston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Tenement to Rent.
Girl Wanted.
Pocket Book Found.
Tenement Wanted.
Annuities-W. w. Sprague & Son.
Coal-Moore & Co.
One-Half Off. E. Harris.
Upholstery Sale-Berry- Ball Dry Goods Co.
Pres. of Account-I. P. Hills Estate.
Pres of Accountability A. Peck's Est.
Sewing Machines-G. B. Allyn & Co.
Depositors-First National Bank.
Pres. of fAccount-Flora ]. Calder's Estate.
Touring Cars w. A. Wright.
Spring Waists-Lougee & Smythe.
Post Cards-Randalrs Department Store.
Prosperous Year-Chas. S. Hastings.
Tobacco-F. N. Brown & Son.
Fotos-Plummer Foto System.
Sterling Range-C. H. Goss Co.
Eye Glasses-John d. Blackshaw
The New Home-E. L. Hunt & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY.

Miss Florence Day of Lunenburg is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. M. Knapp.
I The patrons of the East St. Johnsbury
lecture course are anticipating much
pleasure from the next entertainment,
which will be given next Friday evening
by the double quartet from St. Johns
bury. An interesting program will be
given consisting of vocal and instru-
mental music and readings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Use American Little Liver Tablets.
For sale, 6rst-class millinery stock and
fixtures, at very reasonable price. Fine
location and established business. Re-
firing. Address, rs Eastern Ave, St.
Johnsbury, VT
Try the American Throat Tablets.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Snow Shoe Club.

The Snow Shoe club enjoyed another
tramp last night followed by supper at
the Casino. The committee in charge
consisted of Mrs. c. T. Ranlet, Miss Eva
L. Wilde, Miss Emily Moore, c. H. Hor-
ton, D. {. Stiles, E. S. Bailey and c. V.
Perry. The Casino will he the regular
gathering place of the club the rest of the
season.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Every man should appreciate

the immeasureable value of life insurance as a
plans OF providing for his family. We have
means suited to all needs. Goth year. Ma
tional Life Ins. Co. of VT. (Mu.uaD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Provisions for the future

that cannot be made otherwise, can be ac-
complshed by the proper application of in
surance or annuities. Let us know what you
wish provided for. Goth year. National
Life Ins. Co of VT (Mutual.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
The only way to guarantee

your family the money,you may never earn, is
to take some insurance now. Goth year.
National Life Ins. Co. of VT. (MutuaD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
An annuity is an anchor

in the troubled sea of life, making certain a
National Life Ins Co. of VT. (Mutua1)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Knights of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge. NJ
2, Tuesday eve, Feb. 2.
A. L. MARSHALL, G.. c .
H. w ELLIS, K. R. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27

Green Mountain Lodge, No. 40, N. E. o. P.
Regular meetings on the first and third
Saturday evenings of each month at Ode
Fellows Hail. Railrc ad Street.
H. H. SoMERs, JR., Warden.
d. M. MOVES, Sec'y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
Mndern WnnAmen nf America
DAVID IRWIN. V. C

Regular meetings of Asisqua Camp, No
s149, are held first and third Tuesdays II
each h'month. Next meeting Feb. 2, 1909.
". ]. PICKERING, Clerk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
The Past foretells the Future

Insure today, so that any Future suffering
of your family cannot be traced to Past neg
lect of insurance. 6Oth year. National Life
Ins. Co. of VT. (Mutual.)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27

Palestine Commandery, No. S, K. T.
Stated Conclave, Tuesday eve, Feb. g.
FRED G.. BECK, +. c.
DELos M. BACON. Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
A sore spot is touched,

when these smart ones who never believed in
life insurance are forced to acknowledge that
the ablest and best business men are men
toned in the list of men who are largely in
sured. Goth year. National Life Ins. Co. of
VT (Mutual)
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27

REUBEN G. CHENEY, II. P.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Haswell Royal Arch Chapter. No. IL

Special Convocation, Friday evening, Jan.
20. The R. A. degree will be conferred.
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, Feb.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27
It is not tmmOdeSt to

advertise a good thing nor to claim to do &
good thing well. An advertisement which i.
strictly true, bearing useful informa mation, is 6
public benefit. We explain insurance as it Is
and do it as it should be done. Goth year
National Life ms. Co. of VT. (Mutual.)
w. w. SPRAGUE g. SON,
Gen. Agents of Northeastern Vermont,
ST. Johnsbury. Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1909-01-27

Passumpsic Lodge, No. II, F. and A. M.
Regular Communication. Thursday even.
ing Feb. +.
ARTHUR G. SPRAGUE, W. M.
DELoS M, BACON Secretary
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
Real Estate News

The recent awarding Of the contract
Tor the erection o: the new warehouse
OF the Armour Packing company to
Holmes & Watkins calls attention TO The
construction of the big new warehouse
on the main line OF the Salt Lake Route
az Third South and Fourth South streets.
The structure Will be l12Y1lS feet IN size,
TWO stories high. and Will cost about So
u0O The SuhCon tract ioI, the eNclVat-
lug and cement work was let Tuesday
morning 10 the lIanley Construction COM
panv, and work ON the new building will
be started Wednesday.
The purchase by A. l.. Pomeroy OF Los
Angeles OF piece OF property nu State
street. between Sixth and Seventh South,
FOR . rate of Sl,o per front foot. which
was sold only a few months ago Tor Sl00
per front foot, calls attention to the
rapid Increase IN property values as the
result Of the great number Of public i'm
l:ovements being carried on. This means
an increase OF 40 per cent In value In less
than wear
Bids FOR tue erection OF terrace OF
three room modern cottages on Sixth
south between Fourth and Fifth East.
are being calico for by Architect r. NJ.
Taylor There nil be ten cottages all
oi modern design. and intended To accom-
node persons of moderate means with
'irst-class homes OF small size
, Plans for a handsome new meeting
house. amusement hall. gymnasium and
class rooms IN Oak ward. Millard county.
arc being prepared by Architects Cannon
and Fctacr. The building will cost $l2,-
0nO A feature OF. the building VIII he the
movable partitions I'm the banquet hall.
50 that the place may be used for class
rroms Il desired. The Hrst floor will b.
used lor meeting purposes. and there VIII
be a library and one class room on this
floor The gymnasium and amusement
hall VIII be on the second floor.
\ mortgage covering the property at
the northeast corner OF Fourth South and
Main streets has been illcd FOR record in
tie county recorders office by the John J.
DAILY company in favor of Florence *.
Woodruff and Blanche j.. Schcid. The
property was recently purchased by the
Daily company for 1922. .00os The mort
gage covers six notes. running for five
aunum.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
University Notes

Election OF officers OF the new band
recently organized at tho university will
be held Thursday. This is the first time
that The university has been able To
boast OF brass band, but this year a
large number OF men. are taking hold Of
the work and n definite hand organiZa-
ton VIII DO formed Thursday. The band
will be placed on an even basis with
the other student activities and awards
will DC granted the members OF the band
as is customary with the other student
clubs. such as dramatics
{ Tho University engineers will meet for
organization Wednesday afternoon. Of
ficers Tor the year Will he elected and
plans Will be taken. HIP for the arrange
meuts OF the work of the organization
for the present year.
Purple anq white were selected as class
colors st the freshmen'S meeting Tues
lay. Plans were further perfected for tho
freshman Halloween party To be given
at the university assembly room Friday
evening. The party is strictly a fresh
that the members may become better ac
qua.ateG.
Prors. Mosjah Hall and Howard b.
briggs are In Fernal this week, conduct
Ing a county teachers institute. They
VIII also deliver several lectures 10 tho
people Of Uintah county h the towns
about Nern0l.
4 new book case IS being placed In the
chemistry reading room at the univcv-
stty Tho case extends the full length
OF The room and Will be large enough to
accommodate the needs OF the students
Of this department for sdne tlme,
The University Dramatic club is once
more preparing for the presentation of
its usual interesting drama and accord
ing TO Professor B0bcock the club will
be the best this year ever known jIdg-
ing from the great number OF students
who have announced their intentions TO
compete for positions IN the cast Sew
erll plays have been sent for and will
soon be at the disposal Of the depart
ment
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
Chiidren cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
= q 8 ITO F a

Salt Lake City is talked Of all over
the coast, and is considered the most
prosperous city today in the Union.-
From the Deseret News, Tuesday, oc-
tnher 26.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27

er's connection with this class rs in
Structor, BY an arrangement with an
eastern correspondence school the Y:
NJ. G, a. is enabled TO furnish all OF
the books comprising the correspondence
course to students in Mr.. Spencer s class
at one-fourth OF the cost price of the
correspondence course .,,,
Selling, with frank criticism. Will be 3
feature of this winters work. This
will eliminate in a craftsmanship con
test. in which each member of the class
will be required TO sell an article before
a board of Judges who Will mark him
upon the ability displayed. In the
course Of winters work, number OF
commercial travellers and local statesmen
Will address the class on various phases
of saesmanship L. 5. Higlcy. of Chi
cago, will appear before the class.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
A CLOSE SHAVE.
Many OF Them Happening Every Day
but Soon Eoraotten.

Many OF Them Happening Every Day
but Soon Forgotten,
Close shavos would be OF moro frequent
occurrence but for tho tender facGs OF
many men, which VIII not permit OF
shaving often. Heretofore nothing has
been said In these columns about poslam.
n new skin discovery in connection with
It's use after shaving. It's publicity and
sales have been confined almost eN-
clusivclv 20 its rema arltahlc properties ms
an eczema cure; II stops the itching at
once and cures tho worst cases in a
few days. While the application Of pos
lam after, shaving is one OF its minor
uses. such as for pimples. the com
plexion. etc. shavors Will find ~ a rovela-
ton, as it does for abrasions, rouShneSs.
and severe scrapings what Il does for
all manner OF skin dinlcultics-healS and
cures In a few hours. II is the only
article possessing real sntisepnc and cur
alive valuc that has ever been exploited
Tor this purpose, and will soothe and
tone up the skin as no toilet preparation
could possibly do
Poslam can be had for lfty cents at
any reliable druggists, pnrrIcnlar(y the
f. i, Hill Drug Co, who make a spe-
cialiy OF il. or the Emergency Labora-
tories. No. 30 West 25th Street, New
York City, will send n trial supply free
by mail 10 any one who Will write for ~,
This is sufficient TO show results In "a
hours.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
FOURTH SESSION OPENS
WITH GOOD PROSPECTS

The fourth session Of the salesman
ship class was opened with considerable
enthusiasm at the association institute
of the Y. NJ. c. \, Particular interest
cenScred in the addresses made by b.
NJ. McGinnis, of CHM q company, Chi
cago, and John d. Spencer, the instruc.
tor in salesmanship. Mr., McGinnis
sketched his college career in which
he took post graduate work for law,
After finishing all his preparation he
went on the road and for more than
ten years has followed the profession
of q commercial traveller.
Salesmanship, - said Mr. McGinnis,
fis an exact science. the two funda-
mental principles of which are; Know
human nature and know your goods. OF
course. selling goods is harder work
than chopping wood, but if selling
goods were work You could do with an
axe. you would only get woodchopper s
wages.
Mr.. Spencer congratulated the men
present upon their selection of sales.
manship as their profession, because it
involves less sacrifice of time and money
and yet gets greater results than any
of the other professions.
This is the third season Of Mr.. Spcnc-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
Agricultural College Notes.

TWO hundred new books have been re-
ceiVcd 10y the library within the last few
weeks. They are on miscellaneous SCI
cntihc subjects. The students In COM
morce are not required TO take library
work tliis year. but Notwithstanding the
class is fully as large as last year A
textbook, compiled by Miss Smith,
librarian. Is being, used III The class work
II is decided Improvement and simpli-
fes the work very much. The book can
he conveniently Used by any one outside
OF lhc class in library work
President Lorenzo Stohl OF tho board
of trustees. President Allen y. Stohl OF
the Box Elder stake and j. d. Peters.
cashier OF the First National bank OF
Brigham City were visitors at the COL
lego last Wednesday.
The woman's building is very near
completion. All OF the exterior work is
finished, and only a small portion of the
interior work remains To be done.
From the way the books for the two
plays have been called for q record year
In dI1 matlcS lis expected. Besides all OF
the old talent. much excellent new mate
rial is entering the tryoutS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27
SIGNS NOTES PAYABLE
TO ORDER OF BEARER
Now Robert MurdOck Seeks TO
Recover or Have Them
Cancelled.

IL is probable that Robert Murdock
will think the matter over seriously
before he again signs mis- name to
five promissory notes aggrcgaung the
sum of $1,000 and makes them payable
10 the order of bearer.
In complaint fled in the district
court, Tuesday, against d. Il. Woolley,
it is alleged by Murdock that he made
out the notes June 16, 1905; and de-
Iivered them 10 F. O. McFall for the
purpose of selling them, and he was
ting rim the money on them. He al
Ieges that there was no consideration
whatever for the notes, and that
Woollcy. who afterwards camo into pos
session of them. simply holds them in
trust for him
Judgment is therefore asked that
Woolley DO declared as holding the
notes in trust for him, and that ne
have Judgment against Woolley and
the trust fund so declared for the full
value Of the notes. namely $4,000.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-10-27

Monte Cristo" draws as well as ever
and the presentation of this old classic
at the Grand theatcr this week by the
Willard Mack players is as fine pro-
duction as has ever been seen here
Overflow audiences have witnessed the
three performances thus far. There vii
be a matinee this afternoon. The play
will run this week.