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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
Good Record for Asylum.

Here are some refreshing figures
in these times when nearly every
thing is costing more than formerly.
At the State Hospital for Insane the
state now pays $2.86 per week for
each patient, whereas it paid $4.O7
in the biennial term of 1903
4. This latter term was the last be-
fore DR.. D. D. Grout began services
as superintendent and the cost of
maintaining patients has steadily
decreased since then. The figures for
the biennial terms are as follows:
1904, $4.O7; 1905-6, 1882 IL;
1907-S, $500 IL; 19O910, $3.50.
The figures showing the actual or
full cost of keeping paints at the
hospital for the same periods follow:
1904, $435; 1905-6, $3.50 IL;
1907-S, 1882 $40; 1909, $40.
The most satisfactory feature of
this statement is that these econom-
les have been effected without impair
ing the efficiency of the service. The
asylum never cared for its patients
better than it does today and it was
never kept cleaner or more sanitary
than it is now. These savings have
been accomplished by better business
methods in it's conduct and increas-
ing the productiveness of the farm.
DIR. Grout would not claim the
entire credit for this Improvement
as it is known that in G. H. A. Stat
ford of Morrisville, D. d. Burditt of
Pittsford and C. A. Calderwood of St.
Johnsbury, the present board of trus
tees, the institution has honest, prac-
teal and successful business men for
managers. When the general adj
vance in the cost of living is remem-
bered the improvements brought
about here seem quite wonderful.
1t must be evident to all that the in
stitution is in good hands and that
there should be no change in the
board of trustees for the coming BIZ
ennial term
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
The Pythian Sisters.

The Pythian Sisters had very
busy session with 27 members in at
tendance. Mrs. Minnie M. Hoyt of
Hardwick, grand chief, presided.
Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Sarah B. Mcdonald
of Danville, grand mistress of finance,
and Mrs. Lizzie M. StockWell of
Lyndonville, grand mistress of re-
cords, were presented past grand
chiefs pins for the five years faith
full service. 1t was reported that the
order has SIS members in Vermont.
There will be a balance of $40 in the
treasury after paying the expenses
of the convention. w. A. Gilchrist
of McIndoes, knight, presented the
Pythian Sisters So.
The women held an impressive
memorial service for the five mem
bers who have died during the year
The Sisters elected officers as fol-
lows: Grand chief, Mrs. Elnora
Ewings, North Troy; senior chief,
Mrs. Blanche Welcher, Montpelier;
junior chief, Mrs Abbie Whipple,
Orleans; grand manager, Mrs. Cert
rude Mears, Marshfield; grand mis-
tress of records, Mrs. Lizzie M. Stock
we'll, Lyndonville; grand mistress of
finance, Mrs. Sarah B. Mcdonald,
Danville; grand protector, Mrs. Lila
Carbee, Groton; grand guardian,
Mrs. Sarah L. Paige, North Troy;
trustees, Mrs. Nellie Pitkin and Mrs.
Kate Rosebrook, Marshfeld and Mrs.
Eva Badger, Danville.
The knights of Khorassen initiated
a good sized class Wednesday night.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
Should Use Road Drags.

Since writing an article on this
subject some weeks ago the editor
has learned some things about the
road drag and Vermont roads in
particular Road drags are used to
some extent in Vermont and so far
we have not heard of a place where
they have been tried that they are
not called a good thing. In con-
versation with a rural delivery car
rier the editor learned that drag
had been used twice this season over
part of his route and he said that
the day following its use the road bed
was so firm that his carriage wheels
did not dent it. If it makes as
good road as that, why shouldn't it
be tried elsewhere?
The editor asked one of the con-
testants in the Munsey Historic tour
how he found the Vermont roads.
His reply was use the road drag and
you will have as good roads as any
body. That is the testimony of
man who had seen the roads of
1Hduy States anu II WOulu seem 10 DC
worth needing.
The idea is just this. The greater
part of Vermont's soil makes as
good and durable road bed as any
material known. All it needs is to
be kept free from water and kept
smooth. Practical experience shows
that the road drag does these things.
We believe that much money might
be saved in the state of Vermont if
the roads were dragged now before
fall rains set in and the ruts formed
by the summer travel filed before
the water begins to run down them
and wash the roads away. Do it now
should be the watchword on Vermont
roads.
ST. Johnsbury has road
drag. Why doesn't our commissioner
use it? Make it point to ask him
the next time you see him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
MORGANs TO RACE.
Special Prizes for Morgans to Run
and Race at Vermont State Fair.

Much has been written regarding
the Morgan horse exhibit to be made
at the Vermont state fair at White
River Junction, September 20, FL,
%, and %, but two special prizes
have escaped notice up to this time.
One of these is half mile running
race for Morgans, open only for
horses entered in the Morgan classes
either special or regular, for $25 to
the first, $15 to second and $40 to
third. 1t is not generally known
that typical Morgan can run with
great speed, but much is promised
of interest in this race and some of
the best Morgans in the big exhibit
ton are expected to show remarkable
speed.
The other special prize is sweep
stakes driving race without whip.
Maxwell Evarts, chairman of the
state fair commission, offers to back
the Morgan mare, Dotty Dimples,
for 500 in a driving race of Is
miles without whip and without goad-
ing or striking the horse in any
manner, in a four-wheeled vehicle
at even weights. This race is open
to any stallion, mare or gelding upon
the deposit of 500 for each horse
entered, the entire purse to go to the
winner.
The Morgan horse exhibit will be
the largest ever made in this coun-
try.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
A National Auto Law.


The way of the automobile tourist
who makes runs crossing several
state lines is one beset with many
thorns. Each state has it's own ideas
about speeds, and especially about
registration, and it is only by con-
slant reference to the motoring laws
of the different commonwealth that
he can escape legal entanglements of
more or less Importance. The many
inconvenience of the present method
of regulating interstate travel via
automobile has been the subject of
not little discussion by those con-
cerned and seems to find its only
adequate solution in a federal law
which shall cover the country at
large. Thus the law in New Hamp-
shire says that motor vehicles be-
longing to non-residents may be oper-
ated upon the highways of this state
for ten days continuously after
which they shall be subject to the
regular fee imposed upon residents.
In New York, however, automobiles
licensed in states which fail to recog-
nize the New York state tag law at
all times cannot operate in that state
without the payment of the full state
tax. New Hampshire, by allowing
only ten days, comes under this rul-
ing which was recently handed down
by Acknowledgement O'Malley of New
York state.
The inconvenience of such a nom
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
The Speakership.

Already there has been consider
able talk about the choice of a
speaker for the next house and these
names have been prominently men
toned: f. E. How of Bennington,
w. r. Austin of ST. Adams and H. S.
Peck of Burlington. THE GALE
DOMAIN believes that F. E. Howe is
the best qualified for that position.
Neither Peck nor Austin have had
experience as legislators, although
Mr.. Peck has been a member of the
senate and the work of the speaker is
toe great to be successfully conducted
by an inexperienced man. Mr.. Howe
possesses something more than ex-
perience, although rich in that. Dur
ing the past decade he has had con-
siderable experience as a newspaper
reporter of the proceedings of the
legislature which gave him very ac-
curate knowledge of the proceedings
and methods. Then he was a mem
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
MEN-BIRDs IN BOSTON.
The Big Aviation Meet to- Have
Full Reports in the
Boston Journal

Beginning next Saturday Boston
is to be the scene of the greatest
aviation meet ever held in this coun-
try. Aviators from all parts of the
world, with their aeroplanes, mono
planes, triplanes and dirigibles are
to pit their skill against each other
for thousands of dollars worth of
prizes.
Realizing the Importance of such
an event - the fantastic mental
picture of long ago, now come true
The Boston Journal has made ex-
ira preparation to report the prog
ress of the aviators each day in a
manner which will enable those
people who cannot come to Boston
to understand thoroughly just what
is going on A corps of aero ex-
perts will write daily for The Daily
Journal and the Sunday Journal
(the new Sunday that sells for one
cent?, and the thrilling situations
will be chronicled with accuracy and
vividness.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
Road Improvement.

In recent interview, G. w. Gates,
highway commissioner, gives some
interesting facts. He says there are
$1,000 miles of highway in Vermont
and that 1000 miles has been Sc
lected for road improvement under
the law. The cost of improvement
at the present time is about $4,000
per mile. In 1908 the excess of
money voted by the towns over what
the state paid was about $51, 900.
In 1909, 1872 towns and cities voted
100000 and in 1910, 500 towns
and cities voted $4,000.
During the past year las miles of
state roads have been built at a
total cost of $274, O23.29. This
amount is $49,127.58 in excess of
the money required to comply with
the state law. This means that this
difference has been spent by towns
to that extent more than they were
obliged to spend.
In answer to the question: ssWhat
is your view upon the future of road
building in Vermont?'' Mr.. Gates
said
"As I said before, we are improv-
ing our highways on an average of
more than 100 miles a year, in fact,
the above table shows that in 1909,
145.25 miles were improved. If we
keep up this record of increase in
the next five years, as we have been
doing in the past five years, l am
inclined to think that road improve
ment in Vermont will have reached
a point where the needs of traffic will
be SO well provided for that demand
for road construction, that would
involve great expenditure or an
Issue of bonds will have disappear
ed Bellows Falls Times.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

uniformity in these laws in various
states is q source of great annoy
ance to the persons affected and such
a law. for national regulation as was
recently proposed in the American
Automobile association would remove
all of this bother. The so-called
reciprocity clause" in the laws of
many of the states is one step to-
ward complete regulation by the fed
eral authorities. Unless all signs fail,
this will be a source of discussion in
the next session of congress as we'll
as in number of state legislatures
II Manchester Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
GRAND LODGE, *. p.
Annual Gathering in Rutland-A
Membership of 2,577.

Annual Gathering in Rutland-A
Membership of 2,577.
The Grand Lodge, Knights of Ply
thias of Vermont and the Grand
Temple of Pythian Sisters. of the
state met in annual session in Rut-
land last week Wednesday and the
reports of the various officers show
that the order is f1ourishing in the
Green Mountain state.
There were about 125 men present
at the session of the grand lodge,
Grand Chancellor Robert Weir of
Rutland presiding. Chancellor Weir
reported that with the exception of
the lodges of Milton, Winooski and
Coventry the order in the state was
in decidedly pleasing condition, the
growth in membership for the year
ending August 1 being 102. The
.2,577. Twenty knights died during
the last II months, 25 withdrawal
cards were issued and 10 members
were dropped.
The grand lodge received from all
sources $2,821.73 and paid out ST.
1915. The assets of the grand body
are valued at $29, 1896, consisting
of cash, investments and parapher-
MALTA.
The following officers were elected:
Grand chancellor, S. B. Boright,
Richford; vice-chancellor, J. M. Cady,
ST. Johnsbury; prelate, w. C. Heath,
Danvil1e; keeper of records and seals,
G. F. o. Tinker, ST. Johnsbury; ex-
chequer, G. W. Booth, Essex; master
at arms, J. B. Stevens, Waterville;
inner guard, E. Stockwen, Lyndon
vile; outer guard, Fl. A. Harris,
Montpelier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
VERMONT NEWS.
Automobile Club Grows.

At the annual meeting of the Au-
tomobile Club of Vermont held in
Montpelier last Saturday, S. S. Bal
lard reported that the club now has
$50 members in good standing,
against AZ one year ago. The re-
port of the secretary also showed
that the club has erected during the
past year over 400 danger signs, dis
tributed in every county in the
State. The report of the treasurer
showed $527.14 on hand and all
bills paid. The old board of officers
was unanimously reelected for the
coming year as follows: President,
w. w. Brown of Springfield; vice.
presidents, j. M. Boutwell, of Mont
pelier, J. Holmes Jackson of Bur-
Hngton; secretary and treasurer, S..
S. Ballard of Montpelier; director,
George H. Morrill,, of st. Johnsbury;
director in the Automobile Associa-
ton of America, E. G. Smith of St.
Adams.
On motion the chair appointed a
legislative committee of three COM
posed of J.. M. Boutwell,, George O.
Stratton and j. G.. Brown of Mont
pelier to look after any automobile
bills introduced in the coming legis-
lature. The directors of the club
were authorized to put up through
out the State international road
signs so far as the funds of the club
will permit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
PRESS COMMENT.
Should Support the Public Service
Commission.

Commissions.
cit is reported that one of the chief
issues of the Montpelier representa-
tive election will be whether the pub
lie service commission law shall be
emasculated. The state capital is
not the only place in which this issue
will be made prominent ''-Burling-
ton Free Press.
1t is only after years of struggle
that Vermont has gotten public ser
vice commission law that is doing
good service. 1t would be criminal to
allow cunning corporation agents to
injure the effectiveness of this law.
They will be at Montpelier trying to
do it, but should be promptly squelch-
ed. The public service commission
is a good institution and should be
strengthened if anything, not weak
ened.-[ Bennington Banner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.
Statements Filed by Two of st.
Johnsbury's Candidates For
Town Representative.

The Central labor union of this
town sent a list of questions to the
candidates for town representative
and among them was one asking
If they favored law making
campaign expenses public. All the
candidates answered in the affirma-
tive and then they received a letter
stating if they believed it was right
they should not wait to be compelled
to do SO by law, but should Voluntar-
lily file them with the town clerk be-
fore election.
H. G.. Gleason declared that he
had no statement to file as he had
not spent cent in any way. e. H.
Hallett and C.. A. Calderwood filed
statements which they made oath
We're correct. Mr.. CalderWood' S
statement was as follows
Having been requested to file a
statement of money put out by me in
my canvass for town representative
under section los of the Vermont
statutes, / hereby submit the follow
ing
Paid for printing ballots $500
Charles A. Calderwood.
The items of expense given in E..
H. Hallett,s statement are
To P. E. May, Notary Public, one
days time making canvass, $500
To Henry G. Powers, 4 days time
making canvass and other
work $500
To printing SIPS
$11.25
So far as known these are the only
public statements of campaign ex-
penses filed in the town clerks Office
in st. Johnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
A reliable Medicine-Not Narcotic

AAOlAGIDIO
Mrs. F. Marti, St. Joe, Mich, says
Foley's Honey and Tar saved her
little boys life. She writes: "Our
little boy contracted severe bron-
chial trouble and as the doctors
medicine did not cure him, I gave
him Fo1ey's Honey and Tar in which
1 have great faith. It cured the
cough as well as the choking and
gagging spells, and he got we'll in
a short time. Fo1ey's Honey and
Tar has many times saved US much
trouble and we are never without it
in the house," G. G. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

Tunbridge, who was serving four
years sentence in the state prison at
Windsor, having been convicted OF
the crime of adultery at the June
term of Orange county court in 1909.
Mr.. Marsh is very feeble in health
and went from Windsor to the home
of his daughter. Mrs. e. A. Lackey,
of Lancaster, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

President Taft has issued state
ment in which he shows to what ex-
tent party performance TALES with
party promises and Theodore Roose-
welt is swinging around the country
telling what promises he would like
to make. When comparing the two
men one should remember, however,
that it is much easier to promise re-
forms than to accomplish them. If
President Taft continues as he has
begun he will have something be-
sides promises to his credit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
oiIing Barre-Montpelier Road.

An offer has been made to furnish
a sum of money equal to what Mont
pelier and Barre will raise, for. the
purpose of oiling the road between
the two cities. 1t is estimated that
the cost would be about $500, half
of which, divided, would mean about
500 for each city to furnish. The
road oiled would do away with a
great deal of the dust and make
pleasanter travel between the two
cities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
Now, just a Word
BY EUGENE WALTERS
Author of 1.-THE Volt"

| wish to have know / m
clapboards shingles flooring ceiling
shavings flooring matched boards
BARGAINS cheap buildings
handling all Of regular business in the lumber lines with
mill will handled with
attention
such quantities that places in position to supply
carry capboards all grades and all prices
he withs
Should be pleased give you information which
might ask for concerning the above commodities
Both Phones.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

Entered at the ST. Johnsbury post Office as
aecond-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

A Conditional Pardon.
Gov. Prouty has granted condi-
tional pardon to Jed B. Marsh, of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN.
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ADVERTISING RATES.

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07

We will talk about election next
week. The returns come too late
this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-09-07
PUBLISHED wRExLY BY

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY.
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Editor and Publisher.
rs Eastern Avenue, ST. Johnsbury, VT.
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This paper is entitled to a place the
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S11.25

So far as known these are the only
public statements of campaign ex-
penses filed in the town clerks office
in st. Johnsbury.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-10-29
wmAr rmr rArn SHOWS.

voice 81 nature aud modulated bis
own unto H." Discussing bis pos
sible future. although his eyes
flashed his voice remained 1ow and
soft Mcleod "a not a thorough
bred rather he In an easy going
draft animal. not knowing what
nerves are lie is phloEmaiic. bis
center 81 balance we'll located
what makes you think you can
defeat Johnson I asked
II never said / could Them Chi
oago fellows printed things didn't
say" he declared emphntically n
went east 60 see nay brother a ply.
stefan and he took me 90 Choynski
joe and ! boxed and hc said /
looked good ZOE a greenhorn and
that he would train me II Eot my
wind good and pracuced ~ home
Doesn't sound like prize ring
hero. does a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-10-29

IERE'S MILES M'LEOD, TO "GET" JOHNSONS WOOL
nv rIp WRIeNr.

AIRANY. Me. oct. Sc Miles
McI.co "hopc % tho white man,
doomed hy Jim Corbctt and now
under the tutclasc OF Joe Choyn-
ski. Is SOME man Notice the ao-
cent?
came here 10 see the Goliath
Of whom SO much has been said. |
wanted 90 see what he looked like.
desired to sito up the man
mountain who may stand In Jack
Johnsons shoes
In kansas City I had seen that
marvel. Mr. Oscar Matthew Rat
tllng Nelson. in his specially, Com
ing Back Second Time, or the
BEGINNING Of the Downfall of a.
Wolgast. Lightweight Champion.
Here have seen another marvel
McLeod's address was given as
Albany. but there Is 10 miles ~
cornficlds between this place and
the Mcleod farm The proper hd'
dress is Gentry, Gentry county. Mis-
souri,.
The McI.cods are wealthy. They
own three fine farms Miles oper-
ates one. brother. also a giant,
has another and their parents
own a third The parents are bit.
tsrly opposed to Miles pugilistie
ambition.
The man who drove me know al
most every one We met. but he
didn't know just whore Miles Nc
Leod lived which would indicate
that the hope Ike the prophet.
Is without honor In his township.
We finally found Mcleod. having
first gone 90 the paternal farm. lie
was working In a corn field, a
white headed four year old rolling
around near hy Al the house,
where Mrs Miles Mcleod directed
us 70 the field younger child
toddled about Mcleod is a family
man
AS he stood at the rail fence be-
tween the field and the pasture
through which We bad driven. Nc
Leud doomed an heroic figure. I
thought OF mythology as / looked
At him IN other attire he might
have stepped from Olympus.
As | gaEed at this man To hts
Tapping brimmed. much abused
straw bat and worn. stained over
Rlls. the child az his feet | could
scarce Imagine him stripped 10 the
butt, under the electrics In A smoke
filled auditorium with yelling
maniAes about. battling for the
glory OF his racc--and a purse,
Ny Imagination b not vivid
enough 10 take this uller Of the
soil and place him where ! have
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-10-29

RAINIERS AT
TACOMA SUNDAY

The Rainier Association Foot
ball Club will journey 10 Tacoma
Sunday 20 play the first league
game Of the season under the aus.
pieces Of tho Northwestern League.
against the team OF that city
The Rainicra have been organ.
ICED only one month. but IN that
time they have met and defeated
the strong Celtic team In a friendly
game.