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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
What VIII He Do With LIP

A souse wandered into a downtown
BARRIERS shop and after being shaved
sat down in the bootblack's chair.
How do you get paid? Wages?" he
asked.
"No, subj" answered the bootbIack.
II work on puhcentage-60 pur.
cents mine"
"Shickshty p'cent yours" said the
souse, deliberately. "shickshty p'cent !"
Yes, sub"
"'Fyou take in hundred dollars you
keep shickshty?'
eyes, sub"
"'Fyou take in thousan', you keep
shicksh hundred"
"An' hundred thousan', you keep
shickshty THOUSAND"
yes, sub"
my, my" said the souse in puzzled
manner, "what're you goin' t do with
so much money ?"-C Cleveland Press.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
LESSON LEARNED FROM LIFE
Il Is to Give Good Measure of All
Things, and Demand but Little
In Return.

Life" said a courageous soul, near
ing the end Of beautiful career-"iife
resolves itself finally into Just what
you can make Of yourself 1t has real
ly very little to do with conditions or
events" This saying carried the more
weight with those who heard 1t be-
cause it came from one who, despite
continual outer thwartings, spread sun
shine and courage incalculable
wherever she came. Not what she
could get out of life, but what she
could put into it. concerned her-and
the measure of what she found to add
to mere living brimmed over.
There is yet another rule of great
value to apply to life when it seems
most difficult. 1t is to give good meas
ure Of all desirable things, and de-
mand but little. Modest demands
social, financial, domestic-help to
solve the problem OF content. Do you
chance to remember the final para.
graph in Tolstoi's "Anna Karenina!"
Levin. who records it, had found 1t
difficult to supply himself with rea-
son for being; and after thought, study
and experience, he gives us this solu-
ton: My inner life has won its lib
erty; 1t will no longer be at the mercy
of events, and every minute of my ex-
istence will have a meaning sure and
profound, which it will be in my pow
er to impress upon every single one of
my actions-that of being good" II
these words set down here sound trite
and childish, read in connection with |
the whole great novel-one of the
greatest of the last century--they have
profound value Harper's Weekly.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
EVOLUTION OF TIE nEcKrIE
Il Was intended at First to Protect
the Throat. and its History Dates
Back to the stuarts.

The necktie, now purely orna-
mental detail OF dress. once had dis
tinctly practical use. It was intend.
ed to protect the throat. It's history
may be traced from the time OF the
Stuarts In England. when immense
runs which served as neckcloths and
collars, were worn. Later meckcloths
or eravats were adopted, and no doubt
were a welcome change from the stiff,
uncomfortable run. They were OF
Brussels or Flanders lace, tied in
knot under the chin, and the ends
being allowed to hang square. stu
later they were worn much longer,
the ends being passed through the
button holes OF the waistcoat
The lace neckcloth was succeeded
by small cambria bands, but was re-
introduced In Queen Anne's time, and
did not go out of use entirely until
about 1885. Then broad silk ribbon,
tied in large bow in front, was
worn, and this in turn was followed
by a white cambria stock buckled In
the back, and by muslin cravats,
which were tied in front in an i'm
mense bow.
In the early part Of the last cen
fury the stiff linen collar had begun
to be worn, and the cravat was passed
twice around the collar, and tied in
a fanciful bow in front. About 1920
cravats were made very wide in the
center, and tapered Off toward the
ends. Forty years ago stocks and
cravats began to disappear and scarfs
to take their place. From these scarfs,
gradually growing smaller, was de-
veloped the modern neat necktie.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
Not Prepared to Say.

(Which" asked Mrs. OldcastIo,
has first place in your estimation,
Titan or Velasquez?"
well, really" her hostess replied
as she put her new $4,000 tiara into
the Jewel box, 81 amt never thought
much about 1t. 1t seems to me most
of the high priced ones are about the
same, II you've got a mechanism
that understand EN-"
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
Christmas omens.

Happy and prosperous will be the
babe born at Christmas; long-Iived and
happy the bride that is married then;
and it is very lucky for Christmas to
fall on a Monday. 1t is good to give
gifts of many kinds at this season;
but let no housewife. be she the most
free-handed woman In the world,
throw or give away ashes or salt be-
fore breakfast on Christmas morning.
A bright Christmas means bright
New Year, and may this Christmas be
Of brightest omenl
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
Crippled.

Beggar (piteously)-Please help a
poor cripple at this festive season.
sir.
Kind Old Gent (handing him some
money)-Bless mel Why. of course.
How are you crippled. my poor fel.
low?
Beggar (pocketing the money!
Financially crippled, sir.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09

Millionaire Ito his daughter-"Tell
me. child-that young man who wants
to marry you this Christmas, has he
got any money?
Miss Innocence-Money, father?
Why, he has just given me a cluster
diamond ring studded with pearls!
Millionaire-Yes, l know. Has he
any money left?
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
Inst ! Smart Bow.

There is nothing the matter with
the small boy who presents his moth
er with pair Of felt slippers for
Christmas. He is Just q smart boy.
that Il all.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09

/ il Christmas Carol
" 81
Pause a sOhie, OeGrth and heGDsn;
! drasO ye near in rDonder dread.
I For the Lord of Life Eternal Esth
IN a stable bed;
Cradle Io1tl
Yet made hoIy,
By that resting Infant Head.
Come, ye shepherds, come, ye
E0ise nlen-high and lou your
homage bring,
For the sleeping Babe you lOorship
cometh as your SaOiour Kinei
IT'S the Christ Child,
Who, self exiIed,
Left His throne on ioOe 5 slOift uOing.
Come ye here, and taste the
earnest of a JOY aboOel
Ye shall find rUithin this manager,
guarded BY The Holy DoUs,
Life immortal,
Through the portal
Opened by SG0iour's LoUel
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09

Nellie-I don't like the man who In
vented airships
Jack-Why?
Nellie-'Cause papa says they can't
carry very much, and II Santa Claus
uses one he can't bring all the things
I want.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1910-12-09
! SEARCH
hase Of a Fools Can
is Funny Experiences
Women and Children
All Are Mad.

HEY are all mad;
men, women. chill
dren, spinsters
and bachelors,
hoorwalkers and
clerks, drivers
and delivery boys.
It would seem
there could be no
madden. merrier
time.
The funniest
things happen, IL
one only had time
to dwell on them
and laugh over
them, but such
enjoyment is de-
MED in these
days Of strain
and struggle.
In a moment Of
thoughtless good
nature we prom
Used to do the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
St. JOhnSbury WOman'S Club Child
ren'S Day-Interesting Program.

One year ago this summer the Home
Economics department of the st. Johns
bury Woman's Club observed one of their
monthly meeting days as Children's Day,
upon which occasion they devoted their
efforts to the entertainment of the child
rem of the Club members and others who
were invited. Feeling that larger num-
Der might be able to accept the invitation
if it were given while the schools are still
in session, the committee have decided
this year to observe this festival, which
it is hoped may become an annual affair,
at the June meeting of the Club. Accord
ingly the St. Johnsbury Woman's Club
cordially invites all children of Club mem
bers and all members of the fifth, sixth
and seventh grades of the public schools
to meet at Bertrand's Hall, Railroad
street, Monday afternoon, June 6, at
o'clock. The entertainment will consist
of music, readings and dialogue by
children from the Dorothy Dix Home of
Boston.
Following the entertainment a social
hour from 4:15 to SIS will be enjoyed,
during which the orchestra will furnish
music for dancing, in which all who wish
may take part. A most cordial invita-
ton is extended to the boys and girls in
the eighth and ninth grades to be present
at this social hour and join in the dancing.
1t is hoped that as many as possible will
come and that "children's day" of the
Wonan's Club may be a merry one. The
mnsic for the dancing will be furnished by
Madam Brooks orchestra.
Club members may obtain guest tickets
at the Athenaum and at the door as
usual
The Executive Boar d will meet at Ber-
frauds Hall Monday afternoon, June 6.
at O'Clock. A full attendance is much
desired as there's business of Importance
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices will be inserted in this column in
reading matter type at the rate of ten cents
line for the first insertion and five cents a
line for subsequent insertions of the same
copy.l
Miss Helen A. Bovnton, who has had a
large class of pupils on the violin in Bos-
ton the past winter, and who returns
there for classes next winter, will con-
tinue teaching at her home, 13O Main
street, and will receive pupils from the
first of July TO the first of October. Her
reputation as violin player and teacher
is we'll known in this vicinity and she
has taught with very good success in
Boston.
1 have now on hand the Coffee sold at
the Fairbanks Grocery store, known as
the Fairbanks Special Blend of Coffee,
35 cents per pound. A. H. Gleason.
Your furs and fannels need attention
now. Get a package of Cedar Lavendar
Compound at Searles Drug Store and
moths will never trouble you.
Use American Liver Tablets.
F. Willard Magoon, Magnetic Healer
of Barton, VT, is located at Cottage
Hotel permanently. Consultation free.
Phone 8OO1-11
Use Am can Throat Tablets.
Get your shoe repairing done at Ed.
Berry's shop in Estabrooks' House,
Railroad street.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
Local Gatherings.

Haven't you had your old carpets
| made into rugs? Then send them to the
Belgrade Rug Co., of Boston, whose ad-
vertisement NAV be found in our adver-
tising columns of this paper, and get full
satisfaction and reasonable prices.
During the quite severe thunder
shower last Wednesday afternoon light
ming struck the fountain in Arnold Park,
tore up the ground near by and tore the
I bark from tree in that vicinity.
About 100 representatives of the
various unions in town, including the
carpenters, masons, BARRIERS, painters,
! Red Mems Hall, Friday evening, for a
social time Robert Honeyford, state
president of the A. F. of L., of HARD wick
| addressed the men. Refreshments were
served and general good time was en-
| joyed.
The Sons of Veterans will meet Fri
| day evening at G. A. R. hall and large
attendance is desired.
AT the meeting on June Z, Olive
Branch Lodge, D. of R., will confer the
degree on nine candidates.
AT Notre Dame church So boys and
girls will receive their first communion
Thursday morning. The service will be-
gin at 7.15.
Frank Jacques and Josie Legendre,
who have been patients at st. Johnsbury
hospital, have been discharged.
The Commercial Club are planning
for big celebration here on July 4 and
will be enabled to announce the details
of a most interesting program next
week.
Repairs have been begun on the in
terror of the First Baptist church which
are to be quite extensive. The room is to
be painted and vanished, the platform is
to be moved, the position of the choir
changed, and door to be put in opening
from the church to the chapel. A new
lighting system is to be installed, and a
new carpet laid. 1t is expected the
repairs will be completed before the first
of July and during this time the services
will be held in the chapel.
Splendid views were obtained of
Halley's comet several nights the past
week, it being particularly bright on
Thursday evening During the perform
ances of Pinafore MANY left the hall be-
tween the acts on each night and got an
excellent view of the aerial visitor.
The heavy rains of Wednesday caus-
ed the Passumpsic river to rise almost to
high water mark Thursday, considerably
higher than when the ice went out. The
OHlH were IuG CduO01SlS
The Metropolitan Insurance office is
back in its old, but now new quarters
in Citizens Bank block, and goes onto it's
summer schedule this week. closing at
one O'Clock on Saturday and keeping the
Office open Friday evenings.
George B. Spaulding has taken the
agency for Good Things" from Norway
for those who like to live well.
The Pre- Memorial exercises of Four
Corners school, which were held Friday
evening. were quite we'll attended, there
being nearly 60 present. The pupils all
did themselves credit, but the jumping
jacks and dolls by the first grade and
What was in Mrs. White Hens Nest"
played by the second grade, deserve
special mention. Ice cream and cake
were served and good time enjoyed by
all.
CONTINUED 4th page.l
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
FRATERNITY MEETINGS.
Passumpsic Lodge, No. II. F. and A. M.

Regular Communication, Thursday even
ing, June 16.
CLARENCE E. MORSE, w. M.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
Museum Notes.

New flowers brought in are as follows:
Robins Plantain, dwarf cassandra or
leather-1eaf and clintonia, May 24 !;
mountain ash, May 27; rhodora, blue
eyed grass, yellow wood sorrel, common
heabane, bunch berry. wild sarsaparilla,
red-osier cornell or dogwood, woody sweet
cicely and wild red raspberry, May 81.
Birds reported are: Nighthawk, Nav
24 and Trails hycatcher, May 29.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
Not a Matter of Sentiment

but a straight business proposition. Life
Insurance does not pay money because life
is closed but instead pays to perpetuate the
earning power of that life National Life
ms. Co. of VT. (MutuaD.
w. w. SPRAGUE g. SON,
Gen. Agents of Northeastern Vermont,
St. JohnsburY. Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
ST.. Lohnshurx Woman CIub.

The June meeting of the st. Johnsbury
Woman's Club will be held Monday after
noon at O'Clock in Bertrand's Hall on
Railroad street, and the meeting will be in
charge of the Home Economics Committee.
1Chi1dren's Day will be observed at this meet
ing. Executive board meeting at Bertrand's S
Hall, Monday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
sS:
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To the American People :

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of the nutrition nrnust
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food,
OF
Americ LverT Tablet
These little Tablets vegetable
habi of
Tablets Invaluable Tsiit,
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01

Palestine Commandery. No. $, z. T.
Stated Conc1ave, Tuesday eve, June 21
EDMUND P. HAMILTON, E. c.
DELos NJ. BACON. Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01
Knights of Pythias.

Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge. No
2, Tuesday evening. June z.
]. F. McCARrY, c. G.
H. w. ELLIS. K. R. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1910-06-01

Hasweu Royal Arch Chapter. No. IL.
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, June
"a.
CHARLES BENNETT, H. P.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
BIG BOATS COLLIDE
EIGHTEEN LIVES LOST WHEN
FREIGHT STEAMER is SUNK
IN LAKE HURON.
Half a Dozen Survivors Picked up,
But Most Of the Crew Was lost
Fog Held Responsible for
the Terrible Accident.

Port Huron Mich.-Families anc
friends of the missing eighteen mem
bers of the crew of the steame7
Frank Goodyear. which sank off Point
Aux Barques, after being rammed
amldships by the steamer James b
Wood, on Tuesday had practically
given up hope that any of the missing
party have been rescued.
The steamer Sir William Siemens,
said to have picked up some of the
missing, passed Detour on Tuesday
and made no report of any survivors
aboard.
Four of the rescued members of the
crew have gone to the Goodyear's
headquarters in Cleveland, and Mrs.
Emma Bassett, the only other survi
vor, is still in p Huron.
The Goodyear, operated by Mitchell
e company of Cleveland, was com
ing from Lake Superior laden with
ore. The Wood, owned by the Gil
christ TRANSPORTATION company OF
Cleveland, was going up light There
was little sea at the time, and fog Is
held responsible for the accident
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
SLEW HUSBAND AS HE SLEPT
Crime Of Demented Woman. Who
Turns Weapon Upon Herself After
Shooting Helpmeet.

stockton, William Wilson. 8
well-known and prominent resident ri
THIS place, was shot and Instant,
Killed by his wife, Cordelia. who then
attempted her own life. The tragedy
occurred at o'clock Sunday morning
and was witnessed by the 13-year-old
son OF the couple. Two other children
younger than he were asleep and not
aroused by the shots.
When the neighbors who had been
summoned by the lad arrived they
round the body of Wilson lying on the
ped, his wife lying across his BODY.
and the night clothing on fire. while
the blood was pouring from the
wounds of both.
Under the head of the dead man was
round note signed by his wife in
winch she requested her mother and
sister to care for the children.
Mrs Wilson, who was "a wears of
age, has been i'll for some time. and
this illness resulted in her mind be.
coming impaired. Now that the ira.
gedy has occurred, relatives and
friends recall actions of her that in.
dlcate this, but which at the time we're
passed, all thinking 1t was due To ner
illness and tina. restoration to health
would overcome the little vagaries
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Accidentally Killed Husband.

Denver, Colo,-Charles S. Cooper
a wealthy business man, 70 years old
died In hospital Saturday night from
the effect of bullet wound due to
the accidental discharge of revolver
In the hands of his wife, who is "a.
cooper was preparing for a journey
and his wife was packing his grip.
While doing so she found revolver
lying In bureau drawer. AS she was
crossing the room she tripped on a
rug and fell forward Her finger
pressed the trigger of the gun, and it
was discharged.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Dropped Dead When They Saw Comet

Talladega, Ala.-The appearance of
the comet Sunday night caused in.
tense excitement here. Congregations
OF several churches left their pews
and hundreds of persons stood excited
In the square and gazed at the celes.
tial visitor, Miss Ruth Jordan was
called to the door of her home to see
the comet and Immediately fell dead
physicians assigning heart failure as
the cause. A negro was shown the
comet and instantly dropped dead.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
SENATE PASSES NAVAL BILL
Two New Battleships Provided for
as Well as Submarines, Torpedo
Boats and Torpedo Boat Destroyers.

Washington.-Voti down. 26 tc
3d. an amendment offered by Mr.. Bur
ton to authorize only one new battle
snip instead of two, the senate on
monday passed the naval appropria
tlon bill. The bill carries an ammo.
priation of almost $134, 100000. II was
oeiore the senate for two days, the
debate being confined almost exclu.
sively to the battleship question.
Two important amendments were
adopted on Monday. One of them of.
iered by Senator Johnston. appropri.
ates S45O,O00 for the purchase of for.
peuo poats where vitals are below
me normal load line;" the other bv
senator James eliminates railroad
county and municipal bonds from SO.
curlties that may be deposited nv
contractors.
The naval increase for tho esooI
year ending June 30, 1911, provided
by the bill, is as follows;
TWO firstclass battleships to cost
not exceeding s6,O00,OOO each and
when equipped with armor and arma.
ment about $12,5OO,OOO each
Two fleet GOLFERS to cost NOT ax.
'eeding $1.000,0O0 each.
rive submarine torpedo boats not
Exceeding total of 100000.
DIX torpedo-boat destroyers to cost
lot exceeding s75O,O
me house bill provided only four
'uomarines and no torpedo.boat de.
troyers. ue'
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
10000 GET WAGE INCREASE.
Standard OIL Adds Many Millions to
Pay Envelopes of Its EMPLOYEES.

New fork.--A voluntary wage in
crease that will affect approximate,
Io'ooO men, has been made by the
standard Oil company. The remark
apie increase to workmen, who in the
entire history of the concern, have
never been on strike, ranges from
o to 10 per cent.
Inc order Is retroactive and be.
came effective May /. 1t is estimated
mat the company will add from &c..
oOo'OOO to $10,00000O to its annual
pay roll expense.
The new scale affects employees en-.
gagged in the company's works and
factories, but the office men will NOT
be benefited by this increase. Most of
the employees who VIII get the in.
crease are laborers, and the advance
applies to all the subsidiary com.
panies in the United States.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Boycottinu OrientaIs,

Oakland, GAIA stringent ruling
against the patronizing of Oriental la
Dor was passed Tuesday night by the
Central Labor council, when a resolu.
tion imposing a fine of not less than
$50 for any union man patronizing
Oriental labor of any form, from a
Chinese lottery to a Japanese barber
shop. was enforced. The resolution
Will be placed before the building
Trades council for endorsement and
VIII then be submitted to the State
Union headquarters in an effort to
start a statewide campaign against
Asiatics.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Victim of low Rida,,

SAT- Lake City-Laughlng and chat
ung with her daughter as thev sto 49," = d,
from a Liberty park car a. I ,,'oi
O'Clock Tuesday night, Pauline Olsen
Hansen 40 years of age wife Of rroa
hansen a quarryman, was struct ~
an automobile, driven by Fras, w
Johnson containing a "iov riS 5L,.,S
parry Mrs, Hansen was instontIn
Killed. So terrific was the In,,,. ~
that the unfortunate woman p n
hurled about twenty feet and was was
crushed irlshtfully
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Champ Clark Talks About Tariff.

Observation-Disclosures the Payne.
Aldrich tariff law as transparent
humbug, attacking the tariff views of
It's author, Representative Serene
Payne, Republican, New York, and
vigorously assailng President Taft for
ms support of the law. Representative
champ Clark of Missouri. leader Of
the Democratic minority, on Saturday
delivered In the house what is re.
garded as the Democratic keynote
speech of the coming congressional
campaign. Mr., Clarks speech showed
the result of much thought and prep.
aration.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Collision in English Channel.

Cowes, Isle of Wight-Twenty-two
persons were drowned as a result of a
collision on Tuesday between the
steamer Skerryvore and the German
bark ]. C. Vinnen in the English chan,
mel. The Skerryvore sank. Only two
of the crew were rescued, one OF
whom died a short time later rne
bark put in here, but later left for
Southampton. Apparently she was
not injured. AS far as known no pas.
sengers were on either vessel
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-26
Emperor to Lead Peace Mouemsnt.

London.-A proposal to inaugurate
worldwide peace movement bear.
ing the name of the late King Edward
was made by Sir William Mather at a
meeting of the Peace society on Tines
day. The suggestion met with prompt
approval and speakers who followed
Sir William ntimated that there was
reason for the belief that Emperor
William was DESTROYS of taking an i'm.
portant part, if not the actual leader.
ship in promoting a peace league of
the world.