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Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
Confidence In MeIlan.

After all the belaboring to which the New Haven road and it's president have been subjected, most of which began to make itself conspicuous when the Grand Trunk decided to abandon building to Boston and Providence, it. is refreshing to see that there are spirits hardy enough to take up the cudgels in defense of the New Haven and in protest that Presi- dent Mellen is not quite the mercenary wretch he has been painted. Develop ments in Boston and Maine have been unfortunate. There have been unfortu- nate developments in other quarters. In the case of the Boston and Maine, where the fall.in the price of the shares has affected the New Haven, it has been the fashion to knock Mir. Mellen, and with a sledge. hammer, too. The same thing happening on another road would have been regretted and passed over as one of those things that were unfortunate but could not be avoided. It really looks as though professional aeitators had got in a SOOd uCaA Ol buolI WOIhy duu Nilhb their motives were purely mercenary. But let this be understood President Mellen still has friends and plenty of them, and that they have not lost confi- dence in him or in the management of the road under him. They believe that every effort will be put out to maintain the New Haven dividend in the interest of the 22,000 stockholders-mostly women and children-whose actual ex- istence depends on the increase dividend from that source. Naturally reduction in the dividend would simplify some of the problems which the management has to solve, but it would be against the ideas and intentions of Mr. Mellen, who according to the best information, will move heaven and earth to keep the record intact. On general principles, the price of New Haven stock spells a lower dividend, but general principles are not always to be relied on, especially when manipulation may have stepped in to bring about bias in them.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
OLDEST IN WORLD
Joseph s. Adams Interesting Talk Of
 Canaan Geology. .

Joseph s. Adams Interesting Talk Of r.. Canaan Geology.
 The Hawthorne Club enjoyed an un- usual program, Saturday afternoon. The feature of the meeting, which was held with Mrs. E. O. Gillette, was talk by MT. Joseph S. Adam. on Geology. with special reference to the mineral formations and deposits in this territory. The school teachers of the town had been invited to be present and enjoy the interesting and instructive talk, and MT Adam had fine company of listeners, who gave close attention from start to finish. and asked numerous questions at the close.
 MT. Adam said with reference to the extensive limestone deposits in the re- zion that they were doubtless among the oldest deposits in the world and were formed in the earliest geological period. He is of the opinion that all this region was once a great mountain range, and probably these mountain formations were at one time at the bottom of great seas, there being evidence that the stupendous rocks were washed to their present localities during the glacial per- iod. On the top of Canaan Mountain may be seen the scratches and abrasions that give color to this theory.
 A number of fossils, rock specimens, etc., were exhibited by Mir. Adam, which added to the interest of his entertaining talk.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
Hartford Elects.

In the Hartford election, Tuesday, the republicans carried the town, but the democrats made gains in the city, win ning the common council by majority of 13 to 2 in the board of alderman and 27 to 18 in the board of councilmen.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
Frank WhiteH's Case.

Among the cases docketed for trial at the criminal term of the Superior court at Litchfield, next Wednesday. is that of Frank Whiteiy, charged with obtaining money under false pretense. It is alleged that he procured double wages for working at Wm. A. Miles's place, from both MT. Miles and Contractor Lorraine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
New Telephones.

109-13 Mrs. Edson Smith, Falls Vil lage.
 37-12 Robert Roger, Canaan Valley 113-2 James Molloy, Falls Village. 33-2 G. w. Greene, Canaan. 127-2 N. W. sMoore, Canaan. 46-4 Canaan Lumber Co., Canaan. IS F. o. Sprague. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

"How do you think that can achieve the greatest popularity In society?' asked Mrs. Millyuns.
 "Let your money do all the talking for the family" advised the new social secretary y.-Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

You talk as if your friend was a greater poet than Homer"
 "Homer We'll, say, if Percy tackled that Homer stuff he'd have made it rhyme l''-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

"What particular drink would you recommend for golf player?"
 "l should suggest some brands of teas. ."-Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

"Pop. you know that line that ships have to cross ?"
 "Yes. son."
 ''Is that where they hang out the oceans wash ?'-Baltimore American.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
PUT PIANIST IN A CAGE IN
MOVING PICTURE SHOW.

In a college town in Pennsylvania
there is for the students but one other
diversion than to study, eat, sleep and
pray for victory while their athletic
teams are fighting on foreign soil.
And that is going to the MOVIES"
There is only one movie house in
the place." said Providence lawyer,
who was there not long ago. 1T
doesn't differ much from such houses,
except that its piano player is in
closed in a tight wire cage.
Oh, no, they didn't capture him wild
and put him in the cage in the hope
of tanning him. They got him first
and then built the cage. They had to,
in order to keep him from jumping his
job just when they NEEDED him most. ,
when the movies first came their
most persistent patrons were the stu
dents. They fiocked to the place in
droves, and like all students with time
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
STUDY WISCONSIN METHODS.

Madison, Wis, Dec. 1S.-Members
OF the New York State Industrial
Commission, accompanied by several
prominent New York manufacturers,
came to Madison today and will spend
two days in studying the workings Of
the Wisconsin Industrial Commission.
The visiting body is concerned chiefly
with the problem of uniting various
allied functions as is done under the
law establishing the Wisconsin board.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
TOO OLD.

Henry Gassaway Davis, who has just
celebrated his ninetieth birthday, is
in good health and hopes others are
enjoying the same. He has lived long
enough to acquire a good part of the
state of West Virginia. He was a
voter before the Mexican war and was
comparatively young senator in the
seventies. One of the arguments
against the election of the Democratic
ticket in 1904 was that Vice President
Candidate Davis would be too old to
live out his term if elected. He has
seen three vice presidents elected
since.
Mr.. Edward Winston Pettus of Ala
bama once called on Senator Pugh and
asked for the appointment of a fed
eral judgeshio. Senator Pugh, SO the
story goes, replied that Mr.. Pettus
was too old to be a Judge, whereupon
Mr.. Pettus made the courteous retort
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
SHIPPING CORN
IN CARLOAD LOTS

Wesson, Miss, Dec. 1S.-It is being
demonstrated that this section is in
the corn belt. Carload shipments of
sacked corn grown here are going for
ward to wholesale merchants. A few
days ago solid carload was shipped
by R. M. Mcdonald, prominent
stock man, all of it being raised on
his model stock farm, Glonco, few
miles from here. This farm produced
an average yield of forty bushels to
the acre. This farm is shipping today
to st. Loads carload of grade Here
ford yearlings, fattened on velvet
SeAns and COW peas.
w. ]. Ellzey, farmer and dairymar
living near Wesson will ship cal
Of sacked corn from his farm the last
Of the week. Corn is cash on the
streets Of Wesson. New machinery is
being installed to care for this crop.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
DR.. HoBsoN's OINTMENT HEALS
ITCHY ECZEMA.

The constantly itching, burning sen
sation and other disagreeable forms
of eczema, letter, salt rheum and skin
eruptions promptly cured by DIR. Hob
sons Eczema Ointment. Geo. W.
Fitch, of Mendoza, ILL.,, says: 81 pur-
chased a box Of DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. Have had Eczema ever
since the civil war, have been treated
BY many doctors, none have given the
benefit that one box of DR.. Hobson's
Eczema Ointment has" Every suffer.
er should try 1t. Were 80 positive II
will help you we guarantee it or mon
ey refunded At all Druggists or by
mail, 50c.-Pfeiffer Chemical Co., F'hil.
adelphia and st. Louis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

heavy on their hands, they soon began
demanding more than their moneys
worth of programme.
THE piano player was their special
game. He was out in the open where
he could be easily reached While he
was playing, everything was all right
But just as soon as he stopped, the
students would all join together in
the cry: we want more music! We
want more music!
"If the response wasn't Immediately,
out of the darkness came a shower of
peanuts, pennies and such odds and
ends which were throwable. The
player, Of course, couldn't leave his
seat because he had to chime in with
soft music, or harsh, as the scene on
the screen demanded. He'd stand the
peanuts and such stun for some time
without finching. But when cabbages,
carrots and uncooked potatoes came
in his general direction he'd quit.
"Desertions got so frequent that the
management finally had to choose be-
tween having no music at all and pro-
tecting the player. 1t built the cage,
solid steel and wire affair. The
mesh in the wire Is SO small that pea
nuts and pennies can't get through.
And it is strong enough to resist a
potato or other hard missile.
ITO a stranger in the town the cage
is a sure enough subject of curiosity.
It's worth the price of admission to
see the piano player inside it, as safe
from annoyance and harm as If he
were in grave. I'll wager there
isn't another such cage in all the
movie places in the country. Prov
idence Journal.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
MARRIAGE BEFORE THREE.

An afternoon wedding in England
can not take place later than O'Clock.
Such is the ordinance made and pro-
vided, and no one need question the
why or wherefore. A few days ago a
couple appeared with their friends at
the parish church at twenty minutes
of 2 o'clock p. m. at Great Dealings,
in Suffolk. But the parson was not
on hand. Minute after minute licked
away, and the fateful o'clock was
nearer and nearer every tick. The
parish clerk rose to the occasion.
"Send the bridal carriage to Little
Dealings" "a mile away, he said, and
In seven minutes it was at the rectory
there. The coachman told the rector
of the couples plight, and in a few
moments it was bowling to Great
Dealings.
ut is 3 O'Clock, SIR" lamented the
bridegroom.
"Then cannot marry you," said the
rector
Eyes, you can, sir" interposed the
parish clerk. at wants four minutes
( to 8. I put my watch right by station
time this morning"
81 can do it in four minutes" said
the rector-and it was done!-Indian-
apolis.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

raigned in the municipal court today
to answer to charge of immoral
practices. The warrant against him
was obtained by the Juvenile Associa-
ton, and names Macmillan S. Clark
as the principal witness. Clark is
now 23 years old, but until two years
ago is alleged to have lived at the sun
cult temple for eight years.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
MOOSE GOING TO PIECES.

The rapid disintegration of the pro
gressive party is, from the Democrat
ic standpoint, much to be regretted
There has lately been another most
notable desertion from its standards
This time the recalcitrant is Control
Ter William "A. Pendergast of New
York city.
He was held in much honor III the
early days of the party that made 20
litical history so rapidly and so vesy
much to the satisfaction of Democrats
The big chief chose him to make the
'long talk" at the Chicago convention
and he was reckoned to be the third
in rank in the tribe, being placed even
before the great spieler of Indiana.
But now he abjures his allegiance,
and even with jeers and words of con-
tempt. He puts forth a newspaper
statement in which are embodied
many bitter but true words. He tells
his one-time associates that they have
made several big mistakes, one of
which is the third party idea is accept
able to the American people. He
tells them that politically they are a
kind OF a fifth wheel for which the ma
ton has no manner Of use; that their
organization no longer has any ex-
cuse for existence save as an annex
to the Democratic party, useful for the
purpose OF keeping that party in pow
'er; that they are lingering superfluous
on the stage and that the sooner they
hustle off of 1t and ring down the cur
tain on their performance the better
for them and the country
And this all has to be done without
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

the aid and sustenance and spiritual
support of the presiding genius who
is away in the antipodes. 1t is much
to be feared that the recipient of the
grievous blow will die of shock before
the wet nurse returns to resusci-
tate and reinvigorate the languishing
patient.-Tampa Times.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
TO BE TRIED ON A
SERIOUS CHARGE.

Roanoke, Va, Dec. 1S.-Mrs. w. F.
Hess of this city and P. Kent Reid, of
Covnigton, were placed on trial here
today on indictment charged with be-
ing feloniously implicated in the death
of Elsie Givens, Botetourt County
school teacher, who died in convul-
sions at the home of Mrs. Hess on
September IA last. 1t is alleged that
the young womans death was the d.
rect result of an illegal operation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
COLDS & LaGRIPPE

s or @ doses 6S8 will break
any case of Chills & Fever, Colds
& LaGrippe; it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
sripe or sicken. Price 25c.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

that he was not too old to be United
States senator in the place of Senator
Pugh. The people of Alabama agreed
with Mr.. Pettus and he served one full
term in the senate and part of anoth-
er, before his death.-Harper's Week
ly.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
REQUIRES DILIeENT WATCHING

If the attitude of richly gowned"
women increases, it may become nee
essary to switch the reports of Hans
Schmidt's trial to the society page
Washington Post.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
MORE TROUBLE FOR
"PRINcE" HANlsH.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. 18.-"Prince" Oto-
man Hanish, head of the Hazdasnan
sun cult, who was convicted only a
short time ago of sending obscene
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19
To prevf ut Blood Poisoning

apply at once the wonderful old reliable DR..
PORTER's ANTISEPTIC HEALING OIL. sur
gical dressing that relieves pain and heals at
the same time Not lniment. 25c. Soc. 500.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

Special Holiday prices on Ladies'
Skirts at RUBENsTEIN'S. 16-4t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

Special Holiday prices all over the
store at RUBENSTElN'S. 16-4t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-12-19

Special Holiday prices on Ladies'
Shoes at RUBENSTEIN'S. 16-4t
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Last Meeting of Art Glass

The Art Committee of the st.
Johnsbury Woman's Club will hold
their next and last meeting of the
year, Monday afternoon, April 21,
at three O'Clock at the home of Mrs.
Jonas Fl. Brooks. Boynton Hill. The
subject under consideration will be
Dutch Colonial Architecture, and
an interesting program is arranged
for the afternoon.
After the discussion of this style
of building, the company will go to
the home of Mrs. Charles G. Braley,
Boynton Hill, where the program
for the afternoon will be continued.
The subjects to be taken up for the
latter part of the afternoon will be
Craftsman" and Bungalow Archi-
lecture" All interested in the sub
ject are invited to attend.
MRS. ALVIN FLINT,
Chairman Art Com.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
SOUTH RYEGATE
The CaIedOnian A. A. Claim State
ChampiOnship-Per

The CaIedOnian A. A. Claim State
ChampiOnship-Per
Regarding the account of the F.
c. A. basket ball team, which ap-
peared in the Caledonian a short
time ago, we would say that the
claim to the state championship
made by the F. c. A. is unwarrant-
ed. We have defeated the fastest
teams of this section in our games
this winter and have letters on file,
from the F. C. A. in which they
have refused to play us on three or
four different dates. AS last re-
sort we gave a direct challenge for
them to play on April 5, which they
refused. The public can judge from
this the situation as it exists. The
Caledonia A. A are the professional
championship team of Vermont and
will defend the title against all
corners. Signed, Management of
Caledonia A. A
Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Courtney ar
rived Monday from Pinehurst, N. c.,
where they have been employed in a
winter hotel. Frank Courtney
came Friday.
Mrs. William Terry spent Tues
day at Newbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Prohibition Club Banquet

The Prohibition Club of st.
Johnsbury, will give a banquet in
honor of Quincy Lee Morrow, field
secretary of the Prohibition Nation
al committee Thursday, April "a, at
$50 p. m. in Y M. G. A. hall.
This occasion will afford an oppor-
tunity to all who are interested to
meet a temperance worker of nation
al repute. Tickets to the banquet
can be secured of Charles G. Moul-
ton, secretary, or of any other mem
Der of the club. Mr.. Morrow will
hold a school of methods Thursday
afternoon, beginning at 1.3O, in the
same place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS
The Boston Opera Company to Pre-
ent Some Musical Stars

The Boston Opera Company to Pre-
ent Some Musical Stars
Perhaps the best demonstration
of the artistic excellence of grand
opera in concert form, as it will be
presented April % at the Colonial
Theatre by noted stars of the Bos-
ton Opera Company, is in the repro
duction Of a critical review appear
ing in the Portland Daily Press of
April 8th, following the presenta-
ton by the identical company which
comes to St, Johnsbury:
Faust was beautifully sung,
Myrna Shar1ow finding the role of
Marguerite a most happy one in
which to display her beautiful voice
to advantage. Mile. Sharlow was
exceedingly captivating to look upon
in her dainty gown and cap of blue
and white. She sang with thrilling
effect the well known and we'll low
ed arias that came to her in the
garden scene. Lovely in tone and of
exquisite expression was the spin
ming song, while in splendid con-
trast the jewel song was full of
fetching grace and abandon. Her
voice is of the rarest quality and
used with delightful art
Alfredo Ramella's enchantingly
sweet tenor and Italian fervour
stood him in good stead in his lover
role as Faust in which he did
some of his finest work, his solos
and duets being notable for their
marvellous tonal beauty and finish.
Very picturesque he looked, too, in
his rich costume of garnet velvet,
with puffings and cloak of white
satin and plumed hat.
But when Jose Mardones was on
the stage he dominated all, his gor-
geous scarlet in Mephisto being no
more colorful and effective than his
magnificen; voice and artistry. To
hear M. Mardones at all is a treat
not often vouchsafed to music low
ers in this city and to hear him in
costume when the splendOr of his
Interpretation was augmented by
gesture and pose, was memorable
indeed. Later when he gave 'Valse
Infernale' from Meyerbeer's opera
Roberto il Diavolo,' one felt the
dramatic impulse almost as keenly,
so cleverly did he succeed in carry
ing out the composers thought and
intent to his hearers. All that he
does is spontaneous and magnetic
to a degree and that his perform
ance won unusual appreciation was
evidenced by the clamorous ap-
plause that followed both his pro-
grammed and encore numbers
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
DanViHe
The Occurrences of a Quiet Week
In Country Life Briefly Recorded

The Occurrences of a Quiet Week
In Country Life Briefly Recorded
Mrs. Bancroft has finished work
ed to her home at Walden.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hodgdon
were at Hardwick last week Tues
day to attend the funeral of Mr..
Eastman.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wiley of
Lyndon visited Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hodgdon last week.
The 500 club was entertained by
Miss Grace Bartlett at the home of
Mrs. Ernest Hartshorn last Tuesday
evening.
Albert Heath, wife and daughter,
Henry Page and Will Mccormick
we're in st. Johnsbury Thursday to
attend the funeral of Frank Heath
Rev. Mr.. Goodheart pastor of
the Congregational church at St.
Johnsbury Center will preach here
at the Congregational church next
Sunday morning.
At the Sunday evening service at
the Congregational church Sunday,
April 27, Rev. Mr.. Schneider will
give a stereopticon lecture on the
Mount Hermon school which is one
of the famous Moody schools.
The w. G. t. U. will hold a moth
er's meeting with Mrs. Silas Bovee
this week Friday afternoon at $50
p. M
Miss May Wilson returned last
Saturday night from a two weeks
visit with friends at Winchester and
Fitchburg, Mass.
Christmas comes but once year.
Join the Xmas Savings Club.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16

tanning. Refreshments of ice cream
and cake were served.
The members of the freshman
class have elected Clarence Witty,
captain of their baseball team and
Edward Hudson manager. Practice
has already been started.
The varsity base ball squad is
holding its practice on the fair
ground under the direction of Coach
Barrows. The team will take its first
trip of the season to Montpelier on
Saturday. They are scheduled to
play against the team of Montpelier
Seminary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Meeting Of prohibition Club

Last Wednesday evening several
members of the Prohibition Club
met with Charles Gee, the Oldest
member, to help him celebrate his
69th birthday anniversary. Mr.. Gee
has been a staunch Prohibitionist
for years and expects to stay on the
job for many years to come. He
was a soldier in the civil war and
remarked that he had another event
to celebrate on the 9th day of
April, which was the surrender of
Gen. Lee to Gen. Grant in 1865.
His daughter, Mrs. Hodge, served
nice refreshments of fruit, a birth
day cake and candy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Y. M. G. A. Notes

The final game in the pool tour
nament was played Friday after
noon with Preston Conner and Lee
Miller as rivals. The game proved
interesting although Conner won
easily.
Two good Y. M. c. A. films we're
run at the Globe theatre on Friday
and were enjoyed by a good crowd.
The Track team is now training
every afternoon at the Playground.
A large number of men are out and
a good many are new men. A great
deal of interest is being manifested
in the coming Interclass Meet which
will be held within a few weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1913-04-16
Omcers of Eastern Star

Mystic Star Chapter, No. 20, o. E.
S. elected the following officers at the
annual meeting held Friday even
ing:
w. P, E. P. Hamilton.
w. NJ, Mrs. Gertrude Bartlett.
Associate Matron, Miss Fannie
Beck.
Secretary, Mrs. May Heath.
Treasurer, Mrs. Hattie p. Story.
COnductress, Miss Minnie Peck.
Associate conductress, Mrs. Clara
Branch,