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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

A singular uniformity has been OBJ
served in the twist Of tree trunks. In
800 trees out of every 1000 whose
trunks show t0rsioD the direction Of
the twist Is from right to left. This
accords with the direction Of the revo-
tuition Of cyclOnic storms in the north
ern hemisphere and also with that Of
whirlpools. whFh the French savant
Jean Brunhes says almost invariably
turn from right 20 left. The question
arises whether In the southern hemi-
sphere the torsiOD of tree trunks has
an opposite direction. like the cyclonic
motions Of the atmosphere in that half
Of the gIobe.-HaYpeTs Weekly.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

geant wiped the sweat from his brow
with his coat cuff He knew by Con-
overs look that only a life stood be-
tween him and death
The next day Conover walked into
Warfeld's store. Warfield, hearing a
footstep behind him, turned. He had
heard Of his mistake and was brood
ing upon it at the time; otherwise he
would not have known this ghost Of
Conover
A few minutes later a clerk found
Warf1eld on the floor in a fit. No one
was with him, and he never told who
had been with him.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
MS ACCOMPLlCE.
Tha ohlisins Old Lady Who Helped
the Struggling Boy.

the Struggling Boy.
When q kind old lady in walking
along q north side residence street be-
held a small boy struggling vainly to
reach something between the gratings
Of a tall iron fence surrounding a pa
latia1 residence she paused to watch
his operations. The object Of his quest
she discovered to be handsome me-
chanical toy. an automobile that would
run when wound up. The boy had a
stick with which he was trying to pull
the machine toward him, but as he
could scarcely reach 1t the struggle
was well nigh hopeless.
LET me try it, said the old lady.
my arm is longer than yours"
"An right" replied the youngster, re-
linquishing the stick.
Getting down on her knees, the old
lady, by dint Of much stretching and
careful manipulation. gradually work
ed the machine toward the fence and
at last had the satisfaction Of seeing
the little boy grasp 1t with eager I'm
gers.
Now" she said. you must be more
careful and not let it get away from
you again."
Gee" said the boy. lit never got
away from me. an it amt goin' to
neither"
"Wh-wh-why," faltered the old lady.
with the dawning Of horrible sus-
picion. isn't it yoursT'
You bet it's mine now" said the
kid. and away he scampered, leaving
the good old lady alone with her con
science.-Atlanta Constitution.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
DODGED THE DUELS.
VOItaire's Disastrous Attempts ts Mako
Dc Rehaa Fight.

VOItaire's Disastrous Attempts ts Mako
De Rshaa Fight.
Literary men in dueling times ami
countries have always been rather
prone to get into trouble from which
only a passage at arms could extricate
them. Voltaire had at various turns
number Of duels on his hands. but
counted among them two which did
not reach the expected climax.
One Of these was his affair with the
Chevalier de Rohan Chabot who gOad
ed him to the point Of fighting and
then. instead Of giving him the salts
faction demanded. had him mred into
a coach and soundly whipped with
switches by some hirelfngs concealed
there.
Voltaire. after trying in vain TO An
duce one Of his noble friends TO back
him in his further pursuit Of his en-
envy, appealed to the municipal author
tiles in these phrases: II huInbly rep
resent that i have been brutally as
sauIted by the courageous Chevalier
de ROhan. aided by six cutthroatS.
behind whom be was bravely posted
Ever since that time i have sought to
restore not my honor. but his. a task
too difficult
AS this public affrOnt failed to pro-
duce any effect. Voltaire hunted out
the chevalier one evening at the thea
ter and flung insults IN his face there
Rohan at last consented 20 meet him.
but contrived to bet the news reach
other members OF the Rohan family.
who had Voltaire arrested and thrown
into the Bastille.-New York Post
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

dow, and that served a can through
IN q few minutes q policeman came
up the stairs. broke down the door
and let the gentleman baker out. He
was nearly sunocated and gave no
trouble. he had employed men to
build his oven without their having
the slightest suspicion as to his sanity
I learned that he was a scientific man
and had been an inventive genius as
well On my testimony he was com
mitted 10 an asylum.
II makes me crawl when I think
that by a mere act OF politeness I was
saved from deatA
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Genius begins great works. Labor
alone finishes them.-Joubart
How De You Take Your Defsat7

TOW Dc YOU axe 7 our DeTSaI1
The way man takes his defeat is a
pretty good test Of his caliber. The
strong man uses his failures for step
ping stones instead of stumbling
blocks. know very successful
young man who has made it a rule of
his life to use every misfortune that
comes TO him az a point of departure
For something better. He has had
losses and misfortunes which would
have crushed most men. but they only
gtfRen his resolution. nerve him up for
new start. They only make him
more determined to conquer the next
time.-Success Magazine
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Wants Quick Action.

Wants Quick Action.
Truth crushed to earth will rise
again"
ella that SOP
yes"
THAT sounds good"
''It Is good. The eternal years OF
God are hers"
Eternal? Nothing doing for me,
then. unless she gets a derrick and
does the job more quickly"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
a Suitable Career,

what kind of career have you
mapped out for your boy. Josh?'
I'm goin' to make lawyer Of him.
answered Farmer Corntassel He's
got an unconquerable fancy for tend
in to other folks business. an he
might as well git paid fur it."-House-
Keeper.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
How to Kill DandeIions.

1t is said that the following is a sure
remedy for killing dandelions. which
always grow in the spring and spoil
pretty green laws: FIJI a medicine
dropper with gasoline and apply few
drops to the center of each plant.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
An ANiablA Hint.

An old Scotchwoman when advised
by her minister to take snuff to keep
herself awake during the sermon re-
piled. why dinna We put the snuff in
the sermon. monT'
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

What did the sun look like to you
when you were in the arctic regions?"
We'll" answered the explorer
thoS1ghtfully. ut resembled an elusive
go4d dollar much magnifed. Wash
ington Star.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Quite Proper.

QUITS Proper.
john
Yes, dear
II saw you coming out of a saloon
yesterday"
And how glad you were, weren't
your"
"Glad?'
"Certainly. You wouldn't have me
stay in a saloon, would you?"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Il nRnanda

Teacher-Johnny. which Is right-"a
man lies easy" or "a man lies easily?"
Pupil - Who's the MANI Cleveland
Leader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

Ora wing dividends is strenuous
enough for a lazy man.
Good habits may become so fixed
and interchangeable that they finally be-
come irritating to people other than
their owners.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Had ENOUGH,

II heard you were working this
morning"
81 was"
What is going to happen?"
We'll. that isn't going to happen
again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Neeaaa the Credit

Needed the Credit
II hear you have inherited a for
tune"
Nothing in it, old man."
But how did such rumor get
around? Everybody is talking about
it. Who started itY'
IT did. | wanted to get my trunk out
Of the boarding house,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31

Prosperity tries the fortunate, adver-
gity the great.-Piiny.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Generous Man.

Generous Man.
us he good to his wife?''
"He is. indeed"
Deals gently with her failings.
suppose?'
Yes, and let's her keep % cents out
Of every dollar she earns"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-08-31
Certainly.

Certainly.
What should young alan do the
first year out of college?"
What should he doY'
Yes"
TRY to get some useful ideas In his
head. Of course"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
school Boys
Hike to Woods
Miss Anne Hutchins, Principal Of
Franklin School, Takes Out
Some Scouts.

Miss Anne E. Hutchins, principal of
Franklin school, took the boys Of her
school out for a scouting trip Saturday,
starting at 10 o'clock. a trip was made to
Elmwood park and the boys cooked their
own dinner In the woods.
This and other excursions have been
planned by the teachers to further the ma
tional and local boy scout movement
which is becoming so absorbing an interest
for small boys. Superintendent Davidson's
office is continually besleged with inquiries
concerning the movement, its scope, pur-
pose and educational value and both par
ents and youths are trying to find out
whether or not 1t is worth while.
One tendency developed by the Organiza-
ton has caused the Juvenile authorities
some trouble, and although they approve
OF the training in wOodcraft, they are try
ing to discourage a promiscuous carrying
of firearms and sharp weapons. A small
boy was found by Probation officer Bern
stein on Howard street with a sharp sword
that was as big as himself and he an
nounced proudly that his mother had given
him the money with which to buy IT, The
sword was taken away from him and his
money returned to him. Both the parents
and dealers are responsible for the children
who get firearms and dangerous play
things. The boy scout movement proper,
however discourages dangerous amuse-
ments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
UNION PARLIAMENT OPENING
Africanders Will Have Pageant for
Duke of Connaught.
DUE TO ARRIVE ON MONDAY
Royal Party to Take Trip Through
British Territory and Receive
Native Chiefs at Vnri-
Gus Points,

CAPETOwN, oct o. - Especial to The
Bee )-Great preparations are being made
at Capetown for the opening Of the Union
Parliament by the duke Of Connaught No
vember T. The program includes pageant
depicting the principal periods Of South
African history
The table on which King Edward signed
the commission giving the royal assent to
the South African union act, together with
the pen and inkstand used by his majesty
on that occasion, all Of which have been
presented to the Union government by the
king, will be in the Parliament house at
Capetown when the duke of Connaught
opens the first Union Parliament
The Balmoral Castle, on which the duke
Of Connaught and his suite are sailing, ar
rives on Monday at Capetown, where eight
crowded days will be spent
The Basuto reception takes place at
Bloomfontein on November 2. The same
day the royal trains leaves on the two-and-
a-half-days' journey for the Victoria falls.
One of the most curious features Of the
visit to Northern Rhodesa will be the
reception Of Lowenlika, chief Of Barotso-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
Gas OverCOmeS
wo in Sleep
Herbert Bartlett and Tomasso Caborei
Unconscious in Different
Hotels.

Two men. In their rooms At different
hotels, were found at deaths door from
the effects Of escaping gas Saturday morn
ing. In the first case the victim was
farmer who had blown out the light in
stead OF turning It out, and in the second
the victim was overcome when the wind
through the bedroom window extingushed
the light.
AS the result OF having blown out the
gas, Herbert c. Bartlett a farmer Of
Pocatello. Idaho, was found unconscious
IN room No. SO at the wInsor hotel The
man was placed in the care Of DR., F. II.
Smith and It was said he would recover,
Harry Rockwell, a bell hoy. discovered the
escaping gas and broke down the door of
the room to save the mans ufa-
Tomasso Crelli Caborei the second vic
tim. was found unconscious In his room
at the Roma hotel An open window with
the wind blowing in furiously indicated
how he had been overcome. He was at
tended by Police Surgeon Bishop, who
pronounced his condition very grave. The
victim has a wife in Sicily, from whom
letters we're found In the room. He was
taken to St Joseph's hospital
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
J. RUFUS WALLINGF0RD
MAKES VISIT TO HURON
Man Who said He Would Build Opern
House spends Money Freely and
Caahes worthless Checks.

HURON. S D., oct. zg.-(speciaL) -Pros-
poets for a new opera house have gone
glimmering, Some days since q man. CIV
ing his name as J Rufus Wallingford
came to the city and made confidRnts Of
a number OF business men, He stated that
he was a representative OF the shubert's
and was here for the purpose OF securing
a location for a new opera house. He
opened an account with one OF the banks
and appeared to be well equipped 50 far as
funds were concerned, After securing op-
tions on several locations. he awaited in
struouons from headquarters, meantime
amusing himself duck hunting giving game
suppers and having an enjoyable time gen
orally. Thursday he did not appear upon
the streets or at his accustomed places
OF rendezvous, nor has anything been
heard OF him. A number Of checks for
small amounts, have, however, came 70
light, which are entirely worthless, Il is
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
Nine Hundred
Freight Cars Are
Burned at Topeka
Fire in Storage Yards Of Santa Fe
Railroad Does Damage Amount
ing to 100000.

TOPEKA, Kan, oct. 2o.-Fire here today
in the storage yards Of the Atchison. To
pela & Santa Fe railway destroyed 900
freight cars entail.ng q loss estimated
al close to 10000. The big shops Of the
company were saved through the efforts Of
the 1900 men employed in them.
John Purcell, superintendent Of the Santa
Fe shops says that a revised estimate Is
that 100 cars were destroyed. Part of these
were undergoing repairs so that the loss
may fall as low as $4,000 The fire was
extinguished at noon.
The fire would have been more serious
had It not been for the work OF the shop
men, The storage yards are outside of the
fire district and the only method Of COM
batting the flames was by running tank
cars as near as possible and these, manned
by shopmen, did excellent service. Earth
entertainments were thrown up to prevent
the flames spreading to dwellings on either
side Of the yards.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
OMAHA LIERED TO TIE WEST
Large Part Of the Trade of Jobbers
Comes from Other States.
WEST IS SETTLING UP FAST
Farmers Move from One section to
Another aud Effort VIII he Made
TO Keep Them I'm Territory
Tributary 70 Omaha.

How closely Omaha is linked to the states
to the westward was demonstrated at the
Commercial club in the addresses to the
Real Estate exchange when concrete facts
were given by the speakers
c. c. Rosewater told the real estate men
that the biggest dry goods house in Omaha
had shown him figures which proved that
per cent Of its whole business is trans
acted annually in the state of Washington
and another per cent, or more in Cali
fornia- Nearly similar figures we're quoted
on other states to the west, while Ne
brasla itself afforded 40 per cent
On the same theme, w o. Paisley told
the exchange OF an anecdote related by
w II. Bucholz, who was in Los Angeles
recently Mr.. Bucholz met a travelling
salesman for the M b, Smith company
there who said that he worked only in
California for the company, and who added /:
IF the Commercial club has not re-
versed its action on the exposition, l
would have had 10 quit selling goods here
some days ago.
Respecting the attitude of the railroads,
Mr.. Paisley gave one example In the re-
ply Of James ]. HILL who is interested in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
TRADE OF INDIA NOW
ENJOYING A GOOD REVIVAL
Director OF Commercial Intelligence
Reports the Outlook e. Very


CALCUTTA Oct 2a--(Special TO The
BeeJ-A review OF the trade Of India,
written by Mr.. C. w. f. Cotton. officiating
director general OF commercial Intelligence.
shows In almost every respect an appre-
ciable advance upon the previous year. II
declares that:
India, after On unusually prolonged
period OF trade sickness, may be regarded
as almost convalescent As regards the
future, present conditions augur further
trade improvement IN Europe and Amer
la in the next twelve months but for
India the restoration OF Industrial activity
and the development OF those internal ex-
changes which have been so conspicuously
In defect during the last three years, can
only be assured by a continuance Of gen
sral AGRICULTURAL prosperity,
The revival OF trade consequent on the
favorable agricultural outlook, continues
20 be reflected In the revenue returns.
which are already appreciably ahead OF
the estimates and promise considerable
surplus, provided that 40 setback occurs.
bumper cotton crop Is anticipated. while
lutte, rice, seeds aud tea promise very
active business"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
LOS ANGELES ENGINEER
SEEKS FOR THE LIGHT
Comes 20 Omaha in order 20 Find
what He May Learn While
Here.

II. Hamlin city engineer OF Los Angel
les. made omaha a visit Saturday to look
over the methods of laying and arranging
street car trackage. He was taken about
the city by City Engineer Craig.
1.-THE hills Of Los Angeles are very SINH
lar to what you have here" said Mr.. Ham
lin" part Of the city being level and part
Of it very much broken. The steepest
grade We have, however Is 10 per cent,
and 1 am told here you have or Dodge
street a grade Of II per cent
THE street railway company in Los
Angeles finds 1t necessary just as it does
here to run lighter cars on the hill tracks.
We are planning some improvements on
our system and I came to see how you
took care Of similar situations"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

the Western Land Products exhibit, more
because Of the Burlington than the Great
Northern He said 20 Paisley this:
"Ter Mr.. Rosewater that we shall do all
he asks"
Expressions and promises OF like nature
were made by practically all the roads
which radiate from Omaha westward.
Mr. Paisley also discussed one salient
feature OF immigration in the United
states.
1t always is done In short jumps said
he In one Colorado town we found all
the families OF Pennsylvania origin and
all but one OF these had come not direct
TO Colorado but had stopped, generally
in the previous generation, somewhere be
tween the Missouri river and the western
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

land, with a parade Of Barotso police An
inspection Of the British South African po-
lice will be made at salisbury on Novom-
Der Il. The party arrives at Bulawayo on
November q, and the next day they Will
motor TO Rhodes grave In the Matoppos
Two hours Of the morning OF November p
will be spent at Gaberones receiving
Khama and other Bechuanaland chiefs
On November 20 the party arrives at Pre-
toria, where the duke will lay the founda-
ton stone OF the new government build
ings.
The Rand will be visited November g.
on December 1 the royal party will be at
Pietermaritzberg and will sail from Dur
ban December q
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

border Of Nebraska. so n some Of our
people are now moving west or north, or
south. others arc suu coming from ohio,
Indiana or Iowa to take their places What
we must do Is to defect the emigration
from our part OF the country, from Canada
and the southwest 60 territory which is
tributary to omaha and with which we are
commercially and industrially bound up
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

The key to the situatlon-Bee wan; Ads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
Young woman strike Leader.

Miss Molic Hamcr is the name OF the
young woman who Is leading the 1900
2eckweer makers IN The stTlke In New
piCkets The girls have a SlOO 900 fund and
think il will be the greatest strike IN the
history OF the city, and hope II will be the
shortest Miss Hamer Is only q years OF
age but Is said to be Young woman OF a
most resourceful character
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

Transfer from any Omaha car to any South
Omaha car and pay visit to our store. You can
make money by it. All South Omaha cars pass
our door.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30
nnIIhinr Permitn.

Charles T. Cullen 5l7 North Forty firs
avenue, frame dwelling, 5000 A. w BaN-
ter 3lS North Thirty third, frame dwelling
s. 500, National Refining company 1923
CLARK street, office building 81 500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-30

aiE Chairs to Match fer
we'll we won't quote the
price here. We will let you
come down and be surpris-
ed. They are most reason
able.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-04-08
WEDDING.
Griffins-Robbins.

Miss Henrietta Robbins, a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Robbins, of this
city, and Edward Griffins of New Ha-
ven were married Wednesday after
noon at 40 o'clock at the home of the
brides aunt, Mrs. Augustus H. John
son, 113 Bridge street Rev. Ralph G..
Hartley, pastor of the First Baptist
church, performed the ceremony in the
presence of some thirty relatives and
intimate friends. William Robbins of
New Haven and Miss Belle Griffns of
New London Pin Robbins of New
Haven and Miss Carrie Thorne of this
city attended the couple.
The bride was gowned in a blue trav-
cling suit Following the ceremony, a
reception was held and a luncheon
served. Mr.. and Mrs. -Griffins will
make their home in New Hagen, where
Mr. Griffins is engaged in the automo-
bile business.
The bride received many handsome
and useful gifts. Gold pins set with
coral were presented the bridesmaids.
ManIey-Leyor.
Wednesday evening at Z O'Clock
George Manley, eldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John J. Manley, of Lebanon ave-
nue. and Miss Mamie Leyor We're unit
ed in marriage at the parochial resi-
dence of St. Mary's church by Rev. Ar
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-04-08
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Mrs. Orrin Turner of South Coventry
Drinks Carbolic Acid.

Mrs. Olive Porter Turner, wife of
Orrin Turner, who lives in North
Coventry, committed suicide Wednes-
day by drinking a quantity of carbolic
acid. Mrs. Turner, who was 55 years
old, had been in poor health for sew
eral months. She was under treatment
and WAS suffering from nelancholia
and a severe nervous trouble. At times
she seemed to be deTnented and it was
during one of these periods Wednes-
day that she succeeded in getting hold
of a bottle containing a small amount
of the poison and drank it. Dr. It. f.
Rockwell of Rockville was called, but
he was unable to save Mrs. Turner's
life, although she dived about four
hours after she took the acid.
Mrs. Turner was a lifelong resident
of Coventry and was a woman who
had many friends there and was much
loved and respected. She was a mem
Der of the Congregational church and
had been for a number of years, until
she became ILL., a teacher in the Sunday
school. She leaves flusba nd and four
sons, Frank N. Turner of Andover,
Howard Turner, who is employed by
the New Haven road at Rockville, w.
I. Turner, who is manager for the
Hartford branch of Armour & Co., and
A. O. Turner, also of Hartford, and
daughter, Miss Edith Turner, who is a
teacher in Portland Me. She also
leaves two grandchildren. Deceased
was well known in this city.