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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
PRESS COMMENT


The republicans Of Vermont Will
make no mistake when they nomi-
nate for the position Of governor
the Hon. Joseph A. DeBoer of Mont
pelier His fitness for that important
position is already proved. Proved
both by his success as a business
man, and more particularly by the
absence of political method in his
candidacy for the position of gov
ernor, to say nothing of his credit
able service in previous sessions of
the general assembly. At those times
he showed that he could grapple
with difficult public affairs and what
is more important, stand firmly on
this side or that when once convinc-
ed of the business of the side chos-
en-. There has never been any rea-
son whatsoever for believing that
he has or ever will have recourse to
any sort of deception of the people
by which he might gain the govern
orship. In the matter of his candi-
dacy he has shown fine sense and
that adherence to convictions that
has been evident in all of his more
important undertakings. The press
representing the views of the public
have demanded reform" in politi-
cal affairs in our state, more parti-
cularly in the business of electing
men to fill the highest offices. Mr..
DeBoer is also convinced that less
politics and more actual service is
needed at the present time. OF the
present requirements of whoever
shall assume the responsibilities of
the office, Mr.. DeBoer is well aware,
although he has only as yet spoken
casually of the work yet to be done.
Later if properly encouraged to
make the effort he will, no doubt,
take the necessary steps to fully in
form the people as to what his poll
cy would be in the event of his cleo
ton That the people ought to be
fully informed as to the ideas of
each candidate in such important
matters, effecting nearly the inter
est of the public, such as taxation
and the extention of the education
al system and the like, there can be
no doubt; but no man should be ex-
pected to expend thousands of dol
lars in a sensational political
campaign" in order to attain to a
position which entails more sacrifice
of means and peace of mind than the
honor of the position is worth. The
people are doing a little thinking
for themselves, and the result of the
thoughts will be approval of the
digniied attitude of Mr. DeBoer.
The more they realize that he is
standing for the sort of reform in
politics which will in future make
it possible for a capable man of
limited means to aspire to the gov
ernorship, the more they will wish
to know how he stands in other i'm
portant matters.
When the public spirited business
men of our state realize that the
nomination of Mr.. DeBoer means
step taken to get in touch with fun
damental national principles, that
should govern the business of cleo
tions, they will find ways and
means to inform all other citi-
zens as to just what Mr.. DeBoer
can and would do to improve the
business conditions of Vermont in
the event of his election.-[ Essex
County Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14

Viii Be Raised to Level of Havana
Harbor by Tonight

Havana, Feb. 12-The wreck of
the Maine fioated free of the mud
last night when water was turned into
the dam surrounding the wreck. The
water within the dam is now about
fourteen feet below the harbor level
at low tide
1t is the intention today to admit the
water more rapidly, so that by night
fall the wreck will be raised to the
harbor level, leaving nothing more to
be done except to break the dam and
float out the ship.
Many hundreds of visitors thronged
the dam, watching the relocating Of
the vessel. None of them was admit
ted aboard the ship, however, for
fear of accident. Major Ferguson,
who has had charge of the work, re-
ceived many congratulations on his
success.
The ship will remain secure within
the dam until orders are received
from Washington to float her ont,
which can be done within a fortnight.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
Powell Announces Candidacy.

Senator Max L. Powell has done
the expected thing and formally an
nounced his candidacy for the lieu
nt-governorship. Following is
his statement:
f'I am a candidate for. lieutenant
governor, and ask for your support.
ing us, for we are all united in the
forward movement.
We have reached a crucial period
in the history of Vermont. Vermont
is slowly awakening from her self
satisfied, Rip Van Wrinkle slumber.
She has decided to capitalize her
assets and pay regular dividends.
Her unsurpassed scenic beauty
makes her the wonderland of Am
erica and is attracting each year and
in increasing numbers the true
lovers of nature.
To the task of utilizing to the
fullest extent our national resourc-
es I am pledged and shall devote
myself, whether or not, I am sue
cessful in my candidacy. That is
my platform and it is large and
broad enough for every loyal son
of Vermont
Mr.. Powell was secretary of the
senate for years and secretary Of
civil and military affairs and is
therefore well versed in legislation
and is no doubt well fitted for the
Office if the people of Vermont
should see fit to place him in this
important position. Il Hardwick
Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14

BY order of the health officer all
the schools of the village are closed
until further notice. The outlying
schools are to continue in session
with the exception of the Clay Hill
school
Miss Winnifred Drew of the
Center school, has been granted a
diploma on the completion OF her
course in business penmanship.
While the schools are closed, the
forenoons of Monday, Wednesday
and Saturday the skating Kinks at
Summer street and Summerville
will be given over to hockey. At all
other times no hockey will be allow
ed. Children who do not play hockey
are requested to keep off the ice the
three forenoons designated.
Grade g, Summerville school has
had perfect attendance for the past
two weeks.
Leslie Moyles of grade 6, and
Madelyn Plant of grade z, Summer
vile school have been awarded
Palmer Method Progress Pins for
writing satisfactorily one hundred
drills in the penmanship course.
The following pupils of the Sum-
merville school have received from
the A N. Palmer Co., Of Boston the
rs drill buttons: Helen Cook, Vera
Craig, Annie Gallagher, Virgil Nor
ron and Frank Rice of grade 8; Dor
othy Moffett, grade z; and Raymond
Legassy. Fred Lougee and Charles
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
Another Linen Shower.

On Friday evening the hospitable
doors of the home of the Misses
Grace and Gertrude Franklin were
thrown open to Is lady friends, the
event being a surprise party and lin
en- shower for Miss Della G.. Rhodes.
The first of the evening was spent
in doing several stunts after which
each married lady, with the guest of
honor included, was blind folded
and lead to the dining room which
was beautifully decorated with red
crepe paper and % red candles. Miss
Rhodes was lead to the centre of
the room under a large red umbrel-
la with small red umbrellas attach
ed, which were used as favors. At
ter she had taken her VOWS and ans
wered all the questions satisfactorily
the fold was removed from her face
and she was allowed to see the OBJ
ject of this pleasant affair. There
before her eyes were several pack
ages of every description most de-
licately tied and each enclosed some
beautiful piece of linen, hand en-
broidered and Mexican drawn work,
and each girl presented her with a
recipe for something nice to
make and the Misses Franklin a
book illustrating her life to date.
Ice cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Herbert Walsh of ST. Johnsbury
Center and Miss Mary Crane of
Danville were the out of town
guests. The event was one long to
be remembered by those present,
and the good wishes for pleasant
and prosperous future was the wish
of each and every one.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14

ried Ella W. Kenney or Burke. Three
children were born to them. Stella
who died in infancy, Riley of this
place and Emily of Worcester, Mass.
Mrs. Densmore died April Is, 1885.
December 80, 1889, he was married
to Ellen Wellington. One child was
born to her, Clarence, now attending
Cushing Academy. Mr.. Densmore
was in business for 40 years. He
was postmaster and overseer of the
poor and filed many town Offices.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
The Man and His Book.

A fool reads a book and under
stands nothing in it. A willing reads
#, he fancies he is perfectly master
Of It all without exception. A man Of
discernment sometimes does not COM
prehend it entirely. he distinguishes
what is clear from what is obscure.
whilst the beaux esprits viii have
those passages dark which are not,
and affect not to understand what In
really Ineligible La Bruyere.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14

He was for many years "a member or
the M. Z. church OF which he was a
steward. He suffered a shock many
years ago and has been In poor
health since and died Friday, Feb.
2, from the effects OF "a second
shock. The funeral was held at the
NJ. <. church Tuesday at 2 o'clock,
Rev. Fred Williams ofhciated. A
male quartette from st. Johnsbury
furnished music The flowers were
many and beautiful.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
Kicker of grade s.

Robert Blandin Of grade z, Sum-
mervilIe has completed the winter
terms work in spelling for the 8th
grade.
The following pupils of grade s,
Summerville, have completed this
terms work in spelling: Charles
Kicker, Caroline Williams, Vera
Cole, Dorothy Gerry, Amos Carpen-
ter, Guy Kellogg, Marie Ram, Eva
Torrant, Florence Morse, Fred
Lougee and Raymond Legassy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
NORTH DANVILLE.

Mrs. c. T. Clifford was called to
Somersworth, N. H., last week by
the death of her sister.
The quarantine was lifted Mon
day and schools opened Tuesday.
Mrs. E. P Clay of North Thetford
has been spending 10 days with her
sister, Mrs. F. E. Brickett, return
ing home Yesterday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-02-14
WEST BURKE.

DR.. Laid of Essex came to West
Burke Monday by request of DR..
Dickerman to see the children of
Frank Allard. He pronounced the
case chicken pox.
Mrs. Wishart is quite sick with a
hard cold.
Mrs. d. r. Densmore has gone to
New York for a visit to her sister
and Clarence has returned to Cush-
ing Academy.
Mrs. Ruth Pitkin has been quite
sick the past week but is better
now.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole and
family of East Burke visited at Ly-
man Walters last Sunday.
Miss Mabel Porter has undergone
a successful operation for appendi-
citis and she is gaining rapidly and
will soon be able to return home.
Ransom Bradley of Concord, N. H.,
is visiting at John Watches. Mrs.
Belle johnson of Newark, who has
been visiting Mr.. Bradley's people
returned home Monday.
Mrs. William Anger and Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Anger visited over Sun
day at Bellows Falls.
Death of ID. r. Densmore.
D. R. Densmore died February
at Mt. Gilead, N. c., where he went
to spend the winter. He was born
in Sutton, Vt, Feb. 6, 1912. His
life was spent in Sutton, Barton and
Burke. In early manhood he mar
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
: General Review of Trade.

The dry goods market is still ad-
vancing. Prices on cotton fabrics
still going upward. AS an illustra-
tion of what is doing and that no de-
clines are to be expected, fruit of the
loom muslin is today 8 .1-2c at the
mill. The cause of the general
strength of the market is two fold,
the increased cost of raw materials
and thes trengthening demand for
manufactured articles. The mer-
chant who buys in the present mar
ket is buying wisely for prices will
yet go higher. =:
In groceries the sugar market has
been much demoralized, these condi.
tions being due. to the political un-
settling agitation on both raw and
refined. Dried fruits have sagged
off some. Old tea stocks are being
we'll cleaned up. Prices are firm with
demand good. --@ =
Other jobbing lines are moving
well with firm prices.-Duluth Trade
News. -. .. .. ~ ~.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
THIS IS MY 18TH BIRTHDAY"
Horace Porter

General Horace Porter, who is to
deliver the grafton in Washington
this week at the unveiling of the
John Paul Jones memorial, was born
in Huntingdon, Pa, April Is, 1887.
His career has been eventful and in
teresting. He entered the West Point
Academy in 1855, and was graduated
in 1860. The next year he Joined
the expedition under Sherman and
Dupont against Port Royal. He saw
more service in the James Island ex-
pedltion, as chief of ordnance under
Mcclellan at Harrison's Landing, at
Antietam Chat,ano. ga, Chickamauga
and ether f.e.ds In 1873 General
Porter became vice-president of the
Pullman company. His ability in
great business affairs is as marked as
was his capacity as soldier. He
has been connected with many impor-
tant railroads, financial concerns and
commercial enterprises. From 1897
to 1905 he was American ambassador
to France. He is an accomplished
linguist, a fluent writer and an elo-
quent orator. -.
Congratulations to:
Henry James, the we'll known au-
thor, sixty-nine years old today. !.
Bliss Carman, poet, editor and
journalist, fifty-one years old today
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
THE FIRST GRAY
HAIR SIGN OF AGE
Easy Way to Preserve Natural Color
OF the Hair and Make Il Grow. a

l q = - r -
8 harmless remedy, made from
common garden sage, quickly restores
sray halr 70 nat'ral color. The care
q ne nan, 20 prevent 1t from losing
lts color ana lustre, IS Just as I'M
portant as 70 care Ior teeth to keep
them from dlsco colorlng. Why spend
money Tor cosmetics and creams to
improve the complexion, and yet neg
lect your halr, when gray hair is
even more conspicuous and sugges-
tive OF age than wrinkles or poor
complexion? of the TWO, 1t Is easier
70 preserve the natural color and
beauty OF the nalr than II Is to have
sood complexion.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
THIS DATE IN HISTORY"
APRIL IL

16S2-Lord Baltimore, founder of
the province of Maryland, died in
London. Born in 1882.
1755-Dr. Samuel Johnson s
Dictionary of the English Langu-
age" published ..,.s. - -'
1S00-Sir James Clark Ross, Eng
lish Arctic navigator, born. Died in
1862. -...-} e.
1S44-Charles Balfinch, the Bos-
ton architect who drew the plans for
the Capitol in Washington, died.
Born Aug. 8, 1853.
1S47-Prince Charles Louis Napo-
leon, son Of the King of Naples, died
in Jefferson County, Florida. Born
in Paris, Jan. Fl, 1901. - ,
1S61-The Pope protested against
the establishment of the kingdom of
Italy.
1s65-Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth
president of the U. S., died in Wash
ington, D. c., Born near Hodgenville,
KY, Feb. IL, 1909.
1911-A group of American fin
anciers made a $5O,OOO,OOO loan to
China.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
Is Trolley Rail Tuaboat,

Tests of q new touring system, in.
vented by German engineer, Herr
Koss, have recently been made on the
Dortmund Ems Canal, which give
promise that the invention will be a
success. An elastic rail is laid at the
bottom Of the canal, and the tugboat
carries at it's bottom four rollers which
clasp this rail. These rollers are oper.
ated from the boat which is thus pro-
PEELED. A large economy of power is
claimed for this method. The expert.
mental tug is worked by electricity,
the energy being obtained through .
cable from an auxiliary. boat equipped
with a dynamo. This, however, is on
ly an experiment, and in ordinary
working a trolley wire would be in
stalled alongside the canal. Electri.
cal operation can obviously be re-
placed by crude oil motors, ETC.. each
barge being fitted with a set of rollers
acting on the rail.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
Unknown Lower California.

The interior of Lower California is
today nearly blank on our maps and
Is possibly less well known from a
geographical and geological stand
point than any other region Of equal
area in North America. The Mexican
government has at last begun thor
ough exploration of this terra incog-
pita.ss .s1szs
= During the last autumn the Institute
Geologico equipped four parties, each
comprising two biologists, to explore
the northern part of the peninsula.
The work will be extended to the
southern part this year-Scientifie
American.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
It Certainly Is.

The Brainerd Dispatch says: "Be-
midi is powerless to regulate the
speed of automobiles under the state
law according to the opinion of it's
city attorney. That should be good
news to the Beltrami county Joy rid
ers." It certainly is! And the Crow
Wing Joy riders can be happy too for
the same city attorney says that the
law applies to all cities of this class.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
NJ s.ss az.
Past and Future.

"She Is a woman with q past" said
the Suspicious Neighbor, with sup.
pressed horror. Well" said the Old
Neighbor, she's better of than the
rest of us, II that's all. I'm afraid
most of us have something coming to
us" And it. was so. You unhappen
your past, but what's coming you may
sidestep.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
The White Earth Matter.

The Pioneer has been supplied by
Congressman Steenerson with several
columns of illustrated matter per-
tanning to conditions on the White
Earth reservation and some Indian
history as it looks to Mr.. Steenerson.
This matter will be published but the
Pioneer wishes it's readers to under
stand that it does not agree with all
that is printed. The matter is fur
nished in plate form and cannot be
changed in this office.
The Pioneer has also arranged for
a short series by a man who is in
close touch with White Earth affairs.
This series will be printed after the
Steenerson matter and in some re-
spects will be a refutation and corr
rection of certain things said by Mr..
Steenerson. There are many people
in this part Of the state directly in
terested in the White Earth affair
and Mr.. steenerson's point Of view
may be en1ightening in some particu-
lars. s55...
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
Books Of Youth.

The books that charmed us In youth
recall the delight ever afterwards; we
are hardly persuaded there are any
like them, any deserving equally our
affections. Fortunate If the best fall
IN our way during this susceptible and
forming periods Of our lives.-Alcott.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
Additional Society.

Mr.. Louis Anderson, who is spend
ing several days at the county Jail
with Sheriff Hazen, was down town
this afternoon renewing acquaint-
ances.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1912-04-15
Newspapers Combine.

Newspapers Combine. "
The Pequot Enterprise has been
combined with the Pequot Review
and the village now has but the one
paper. The first combined edition
presented an attractive appearance.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26
The Hayward
Heart
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

Why did you love him? Curious
fool. be still
Is human love the growth of hu-
man will?" Lord Byron.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26

shame and confusion the other after
noon when Robert Maynard walked in
just as we We're talking of him. did
not even hear the front door open or
close. Do you suppose he heard what
you said while he was out in the hall?"
Il don't care whether he did or not"
replied Beatrice. calmly. Every word
l said was true, And I'll tell him so
to his face if he ever speaks to me
about it,
You wouldn't DO such a thing, would
you?' gasped Helen.
Il certainly would" said the widow,
firmly.
Mrs. Robbins took the last swallow of
tea in her cup, returned the cup to the
table, folded her hands, and. leaning
back in her chair, eyed her friend jul
dicially. And Beatrice knew that once
more she would be expected by her
matchmaking friend to give an ex-
PLANTATION of her seemingly rabid views
of the man who had, of late. occupied
much of her waking thoughts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26
Do You Know

A ST Louis man who has obtained a
divorce on grounds of cruelty declared
that his wife's favorite pastime was
putting pepper in his tobacco to make
him sneeze.
A 1o,O00-mile journey was under
taken by Mr. Henry Cross, of Exton.
Rutland, for the purpose of bringing
home the body of his son, who died at
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
In one year 4,472 hours Of bright
sunshine are possible; during 1910 the
actual total was 1900; during 1911
l,S47 hours.
Within a period of so years the pop
ulation of the United States has in
crea sed $50 per cent
Frances latest train is the one run
ming from Paris TO Busigny, a distance
of 1i2 miles. in t12 minutes.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26

he was so eager TO act as my messen-
ger that thought perhaps he meant to
stop here
Beatrice felt her friends sharp eyes
upon her face, but she answered light
ly. Il don't think" she added, refec-
lively, that Nj. Maynard has ever
come here to afternoon tea, I wish he
would. Two Jumps, dear?" she asked,
with the sugar Jumps poised in air
above the cup of steaming tea.
"One, please, Honey was the equal
ly Indifferent reply.
There was a short silence while the
two women slipped their tea, each Sc
cretly wondering what the others
thoughts were at that particular mo-
ment. Then Helen spoke.
My dear Beatrice" she declared Il
could have gone through the floor with
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26

a WIDOW, whose heart is just as
"A hayward as if this were her first
sojourn in the Kingdom of Love,
writes:
Il am a young widow, with one child.
have a nice little home and a good
business, and l also get a small month
ly allowance from my father, which
am to get as long as l live. 1 am a
pleasure loving woman, and, as all my
relatives live far away. l have to de-
pend upon mems society for amuse-
ment.
Among my friends are three men
for whom I feel more than friendship.
One, of thirty three, a business man, a
good, honest, upright man, who asks
me to marry him; who loves me and
who loves my child, and would be a
good father to it. l have asked him to
wait year He says if l don't marry
him this month he will go away.
No , is playwright and violin
player. He loves me, but he does not
love children, and would make poor
father for my child. He says if l re-
fuse to marry him he will remain my
friend, providing | marry no one else.
NO. is the man I love. He likes
me only as a friend and l could not
marry him because of his youth, even
if he wanted me to.
But l would be willing TO give up
the others and Just be friends with
good looking"
Let us look these three candidates
over as carefully as if they were pump
kins on the market.
No. l is a good, honest. upright bus
mess man. loves the mother and also
loves the child. Yet she passes him by.
q hayward heart of a woman is re-
sponsibIe for many fine matrimonial
bargains that are left for some other
woman to find
No. ? does not love children. Some
how this woman loses little of the
luster of maternity in putting his name
on the list. She also exposes herself
to the suspicion of having little sense.
For he says he will still be friends
with her though she refuses to marry
him, providing she marries no one
else" Knowing this selfshness, she
enters his name among those whom
she is considering!
No 8 is too young for her to marry.
Then, ! contend, he is also too young
for her to love. Such a friendship as
che drea ms oF with him will he Fo+.I
to her, and | wonder that she con-
siders it,
My advice would be that she take
No. 1 and thank a kind Providence for
sending such a man
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26

The Wtdo7o's Aged Sutt0r Calls Just After She Has
Dismissed Maynard, Whom She Can Not F0ygf1e
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-08-26

a WIDOW, whose heart is just as
n hayward as if this were her first
sojourn in the Kingdom of Love,