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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28
How Costs Are Increasing.

A good illustration of the rapidly
increasing cost of doing business is
well illustrated by the remarks OF
Congressman Lloyd of Missouri while
discussing the post Office appropria-
ton bill. He said: The pending ap-
preparation bill carries the largest
amount ever carried in any bill that
has ever been presented to the Con-
gress of the United States, an amount
so large that as far back as 1900
we said it was impossible that such
increase in expenditures could arise.
In the year 1900 only 10 years ago,
the amount carried by the Post Of
flee appropriation bill was $1O2. OOO,-
600. This bill carries 1906, 100000,
or three times as much. The appro-
priations for Postal Service in IS
years, therefore, have trebled. This
is a most astounding fact, when you
come to consider what this may mean
in the near future. If there is the
same proportionate increase in ex-
penditure on account of the Postal
Service in the next 15 years as there
has been in the last IS years, the
amount carried by the then bill will
be more than 81 100000. 1t is
astonishing to know how rapidly we
are progressing in the Postal Service.
1t is surprising to contemplate what
we have done in recent years in adj
vancing this splendid service. No
business institution in the land, none
on earth, as far as | know, compares
with this institution, the Postal Ser
vice of the United States. We paid in
1900, SO, 100000 to the postmasters
who had charge of the various post
offices in the United States. We pro-
pose in this bill to expend next year
$30,75O, 900 for a like service. The
salaries of the pOstmasters alone have
increased so per cent in L. years. The
City Delivery Service, so important
to the business success of the land,
has made a marvellous growth, as
shown by the number of employees
necessary to carry on its work. In
1900 we expended $14,25O,OOO for
that service, while we propose in this
bill to expend for next year $38, OOO,-
900. or very nearly three times as
much as was expended for like SER
vice 3 years ago. The Railway Mail
Service, having reference now to the
railway mail clerks who render ser
vice on the trains in the United
States, received in 1900 nearly So
100000 for their service, while it is
in this bill to pay them
3O,00O,000 for like service, an in
crease of more than three times the
amount that was paid in 1900. The
clerks of the post Office in 1900 re-
ceived $12, 100000 for their service.
1t is proposed in this bill that there
shall be expended next year for that
service 100000, or nearly four
times as much as was paid 13 years
ago.
In 1900 we expended for rural SER
vice $425, 900. Notice the amount
S425,000. We now propose in this
bill to expend for next year $4S, $780, |
900, or one hundred times as much |
as we paid 13 years ago. !
No stronger demonstration is need I
ed of the futility of expecting to get
pack to the simple life and small ex-
)enditures of our fathers than the |
igures given by Congressman Lloyd.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28
An Unfair Remark.

The Caledonian comes out in favor
of the reelection of Senator billing
ham following the declination of
Charles A. Prouty, to become a can
didate. The Caledonian is supposed
by some to be friendly to big bust
ness and certain interests in Yer
mont.-Morrisville Messenger.
The Messenger claims to be one
of the original progressives, in fact
probably would not deny the applica-
ton Of pre-progressive, but evidently
it has not advanced far enough to be
fair to a contemporary or a political
opponent. 1t evidently wishes to
give the impression that The Caledon-
ian is not free to have a choice and
that big business and certain inter
ests" are back of the candidacy Of
Sen. w. p. Dillingham;. Possibly
they are, we do not know whom they
favor or disapprove, but we believe
it unfair to Sen. Dillingham; to print
such a piece of innuendo. We ex-
pect the Messenger will discover, that
the common people as well as others
are back of Sen. Dillingham; in his
candidacy for reelection.
THE Caledonian is supposed by
some to be friendly to big business
and certain interests in Vermont"
Why not make a definite and open
charge instead of trying in such
round about way to discredit a con-
temporary that has expressed a
choice on a political matter? Who
is meant 'by some?" Who is meant
by certain interests?" Make your
charge definite and then see if you
can prove it.
The Caledonian takes this oppor-
tunity to say that if being open
minded and trying to defend big
business" or any other business from
what it believes to be political per-
secution is the offense it pleads
guilty of being friendly Under
it's present management The Gale
DOMAIN has never attempted to ex-
cuse or defend any party, big or lit
tie, in what it thought was wrong.
It's editorial policy has never been
dictated by anyone outside of the !
editor. In declaring that it favored |
Sen. Dillingham; the editor acted on |
his own judgment and without con-
sulation with any one. No one out
side of the working force knew we
were to declare for Sen. Dillingham; |
until the editorial was published. We
have been severely labored with by
some who oppose Sen. Dillingham;,
but not opportuned by his friends and
assume full responsibility for the
act.
We deplore the spirit on the part
of any newspaper that attempts to
discredit a man of different opinions
by such a suggestion as that quoted
at the opening of this article. The
Caledonian may err in judgment,
may express opinions others do not
approve but up to date they are
home made and see no reason to ex-
pect change.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

about reductions in prices. This is
what the popular mind wants but it
seems probable they viii have to wait
a long time before they get an anti
trust law that will affect the cost of
production in a way to benefit the
people. They may unsettle and des-
troy business in their attempts to de
it but they reduce prices by limiting
the size of commercial enterprises.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28
The President And.Big business.

Inc freSldent And-Big business.
With characteristic courage and
happy form of expression President
Wilson delivered to congress last
week his message regarding anti
trust legislation. He seems to have
made hit with the spirit of friendli-
ness he exhibited toward big bust
ness" and his recommendations of
changes in laws evidently are in ac-
cord with popular demands. Here
are his recommendations
/. Effective prohibition of inter-
locking directors of great corpora
tions-banks, railroads. industrial,
commercial and public service bodies.
2. Powers to be conferred on the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
superintend and regulate financial
operations by which railroads in the
future may get the necessary capital
for development and improving
transportation facilities.
3. Supplementary legislation to
make the Sherman law more explicit
4. Creation of a trade commits
sion which shall be a clearing house
Of information to help business to
conform to the law and at the same
time investigate and report to the
Attorney-General on violations.
o. law prescribing penalties
for individuals who are responsible
for unlawful business practices.
s. To prohibit holding companies
and to restrict the voting power of
individuals who may hold shares in
numerous corporations.
z. Allowing private claimants to
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

SNEFFELS, COL. A. J. Walsh
was badly done up with rheumatism
and sent for Foley Kidney Pills
which was the only thing that would
cure him. Geo. Potter of, Pontiac,
Mo, was down on his back with kid
ney and bladder trouble and Foley
Kidney Pills made him well and able
to work. 1t is a splendid medicine
and always helps. Just try it. G.
C.. Bingham. adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28
COLDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

Intelligent people reailze that com
mon colds should be treated prompt
ly. If there is sneezing and chilli
ness with hoarseness, tickling throat
and coughing, begin promptly the use
of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
1t is effective, pleasant to take, checks
cold, and stops the cough which
causes loss of sleep and lowers the
vital resistance. G. G. bingham.
adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

BY helping some want advertiser
to solve a perplexity, you'd be solv-
ing one of your own at the same
time!
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

The rs cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
Tablets, the perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

Local notices, wants. for sale, etc,
cents per word first insertion. Legal
notices 10 cents a line, three fnser-
tons Probate notices $500 each for
three insertions. Dissolution, liberia
tion and similar notices $1.50 each for
three insertions. Card OF thanks, rs
cents. Obituary poetry. 10 cents
line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

This paper is entitled to a place on
the Printers Ink Roll of Honor.
THE CALIFORNIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

Entered at the st. Johnsbury post
office as second-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

The Is cent piece was made ia
Gus by the American Liver Tablets,
the perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28
PRESS COMMENT
Big Task For st. Johnsbury.

LIS Ae-sA n Ut 81. DOuuSUAgs
st. Johnsbury will have an OPP
portunfty to show what she can do
when she entertains the convention
of the Vermont School Teachers
association. 1t is no small task to
care for the large number of MEM
bers of the association, but st.
Johnsbury will undoubtedly prove
herself equal to it.-Montpelier Ar
gus
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-01-28

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN
One year to any address. $50
Six months. rs
Three months, so
Clergymen in Caledonia County. $1.0O
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY,
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WEDNESDAY,. JAN. IS, 1914
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION

The election for a high school in
Stafford school District, No. l, wiz
be held, Saturday, January 3lst,
and the people of this district viii
have the opportunity to expires,
their will at the polls for higher
education for their children.
1t will not be long then until tn
high school becomes ii realty and
no one will realize this quicker than
the children who are to be benefited
Stafford will then become an educa
tionaI town and will provide fully
for higher education, which will
include commercial course, manual
training, domestic science and elc-
mentary agriculture.
The Gila valley will then be wei
equipped with schools that provide
better education at home. The
success of the Gila Academy at
Thatcher has been so marked the
past few years, that there can he
no doubt in the minds of anyone
that our young men and young ladies
are ambitious and will attend the
higher grades and take the special
courses that are needed for their
success in life.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
WOMEN IN BUSINESS

If woman's place is the home,
which we have so often been told,
there are many homes where the
old, fashioned framed legend, What
is home without a mother" is d
mockery--or, it may be, there are
many homes that are not because
they were not. In Berlin, according
to press dispatches, a bank run en-
tirely by women has just celebrated
its fifth anniversary. Luncheon was
served to several hundred guests,
who are depositors, and we suppose
the rooms were appropriately decor
ated. This bank is not play affair,
but has assets of $250,000 and de-
clared & 5 per cent dividend in 1912.
1t is the only bank in Germany
where women are permitted to have
a checking account without the per-
mission of their husbands.
The extent to which women are
leaving the home to enter the busi-
ness world is shown by the follow
ing figures for. the United States.
They are:
$4,000 stenographers.
327. .635 teachers and professors.
48l, ,159 in various trades.
770,055 engaged in agricultural
pursuits
1900 physicians and surgeons.
1896 clergy
2,195 journalists.
1,037 architects, designers and
draughtsmen.
1,010 lawyers,
429, ,497 women in various profes.
sions.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
His Stomach Troubles Over

Mr.. Dyspeptic, would you not like
to feel that your stomach troubles
were over, that you could eat any
kind of food you desired without
injury? That may seem so unlikely
to you that you do not even hope
for an ending of your trouble, but
permit US to assure you that it is
not altogether impossible. If others
can be cured permanently, and thou
sands have been, why not you? John
II, Barker, of Battle Creek, Mich,
is one of them. He says. i was
troubled with heartburn, indigestion
and liver complaint until | used
Chamberlain's Tablets, then my
trouble was over" Sold by all deal
ers. adv-46-5t
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
GOOD ROADS

County Road Supt. Foote reports
The state road from Matthews store
TO Matthews wash to be completed
and one of the best pieces of road
work in the county. Supt. Foote
also reports that he has a force of
men working on the state road from
Matthews wash.
No better news could be given the
people Than that the good roads
movement in Graham county is 60
ing to be a success, and the people
are fortunate in having man like
Mr.. Foole in charge of the work of
building new roads, for that means
good work, good roads.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
WITH THEIR HIND LEGS

The old farmer and his wife lived
near the village church. One warm
Sunday evening, while they sat doz-
ing on the porch, cricket set up a
loud chirping. Il just love that
chirpin' noise" said the old man,
drowsiy, and before the cricket had
stopped he was fast asleep. Soon
after the church choir broke out
into a beautiful chant. Just listen
to that!" exclaimed his wife. Amt
it beautiful" Yes" remarked the
old farmer, sleepiy. They do it
with their hind legs. "-Ex.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
Sfg1 Reward. 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased TO learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able 70 cure IN all SIS stages, and that is
positive cure now known 70 the medical
fraternity. CatGrrh being a constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
recat. HGlps Catarrh Cure is taken In
tCrnally, acting directly upon the blood
end mucous surfaces OF the system, there.
by destroying the foundation OF the dis
case, and giving the patient strength BY
nature In doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative pow
Crs that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that Il fails to cure. Send
for Net OF testimonials,
Address T, J. CHENEY = CO., Toledo, Ohio,
Sold by oil Druggists, T5c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23

According to the Forthcoming is
sue of the Jewish Year Book, the
number of Jews in the world is now
1862, ,846. The figures have been
complied by the Rev. Isidore Harris:
There are 9,950,175 in Europe and
2,194, ,06l in America. According
to Mr.. Harris, previous estimates in
regard to the Jewish population have
been far below the actual figures,
owing to the adoption of 1897 census
estimate for Russia-5, ,2l5, 1876.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
Best Cough Medicinefor Children

Il am very glad to say few
words in praise of Chamberlain's 5
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs, Ida
Dewey. Milwaukee, Wis, Il have
used it for years both for my child
rem and myself and it never fails to
relieve and cure a cough or cold.
No family with children should be
without it as it gives almost i'm
mediate relief in cases of Group"
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
pleasant and safe to take, which is
of great Importance when medicine
must be given to young children.
For sale by all dealers. adv.46.5t
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
HER PREFERENCE

Before the fire Christmas Eve two
old maids were planning for the
Sister Molly" said the younger,
would a long stocking hold all
you'd want for a Christmas Rift?'
mo, Elvira," said the elder, but
a pair of socks would. Philadel.
phia Public Ledger.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
MADE HIM NERVOUS

In a churchyard an old man, deep
in thought, sat on a fiat tombstone,
says Pearson's Weekly. 1t had been
raining and all the trees looked fresh
and green. A tramp, passing by,
made remark on the weather.
Grand morning"
Yes" said the old man.
Just the sort of weather to make
things spring up" said the tramp.
Hush! Hush!" said the old man,
I've got three wives buried here"
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23

There is considerable complaint
about the very bad condition of the
road from Madsen's corner to the
west line of the county hospital.
Our street commissioner might in
vcStigate this complaint and report
to the town council, when something
might be done to put the road in
good condition for traffic.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
For Sale

We have a few thoroughbred,
single comb, Rhode Island Red Cock
erels left. Those wanting birds for
spring mating had better get them
early. Very dark in color. Prices,
81 so and $500 each. Apply to J.
A. WARDLAW, Thatcher, Arizona,
adv Att
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
GRAHAM COUNTY'S SHARE
Is $16,657.16 in First Allotment
Of State School Funds 4

The state superintendent of schools
has apportioned the first allotment
of school funds to the several coun,
ties. The amount apportioned was
1920, ,355 80 and was distril uted
among the several counties of the
state according to the official school
census taken in 1918.
The number of census children in,
and the amount due each county, is
as follows:
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
VOTE FOR HIGH SCHOOL

If you want your girl or boy to
get higher education at home, vote
for a high school in Stafford.
If you have no girl or boy, vote
for the high school. so that your
neighbors' girl or boy can get a
chance for a better education at
home.
Every man or woman in this
town should be generous enough to
contribute to the education of the
young boys and girls by voting in
favor of the high school.
A high school in Stafford means
progress in the right direction. The
knowledge that you will be able to
give your boy or girl chance to
get higher education, so that they
will be prepared for the battle of
life, will make you happy, for after
all the best legacy you can leave
your children is a good education.
A high school in Stafford means a
better town to live in. Ii Is a big
drawing card and your population
will increase.
A high school in Stafford will do
more to keep the young boys off the
streets at night than the curfew law.
Give every boy and girl a chance
to get the education they will need
in their lives as men and women,
by voting in favor of the high school.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23

The Dixie Quintette, the last en-
tertainment of the Redpath Lyceum
course. will be here on the evening
of Thursday, Febrary 5th. The
jubilee music is very enjoyable and
is a big feature with the Dixie
Quintette.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
Chronic Constipation Cured

Five years ago | had the worst
case of chronic constipation ever
knew Of. and Chamherlain's Tablets
cured me" writes S. F. Fish,
Brooklyn, Mich. For sale by all
dealers. adv-46-5t
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23

We have received a copy of volume
/, number /, Dunbar's Weekly. The
initial number, "a pages and cover,
is replete with well-written articles
of interest to every Arizonan. Its
editorials are bright and spicy and
its editorial comments are timely.
Dunbar's Weekly is very interest
ing paper and should be successful.
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23

Burial caskets carried in stock b,
Gila Valley Furniture and Hardware
Store, If
Graham guardian., 1914-01-23
Address all communications to
The Guardian Publishing Co
sassoRD. ARIZONA

This paper Is kept on hle at L. c. pske's Advor-
vertising Agency. TO Market St., San Francisco,
California where contracts for advertising can
be made with II,
Arizona republican., 1914-03-07
He Preferred to Travel

A prisoner convicted Prescott of selling liquor term of one year and day in the federal prison Atlanta Georgia, rather than six months in reflection upon the character of the jais o Arizona.
 of federal officials. He preferred take his medicine in larger doses less frequent intervals and, more than all. he wanted to get out of the Indian The red brother had been the cause of his recurring downfall. He desired to get away from which he wanted to absent himself by the width of the continent anything but pleasant of q sensitive
 It may be that the choice of the longer inspired by wish travel the
 like travel for the sake of travel resist the impulse to about a pass other free portation. Moreover, Atlanta takes one through country rich in scenery and historic association. We inclined the belief that that is why the vlct made his choice rather than a notion to flee from temptation We cannot believe that temptation has much do with the act of selling liquor Indian. There is nothing especially gripping pleasurable about that kind of a crime.
Arizona republican., 1914-03-07
STRIKE OF STATE EMPuOYES

One of the arguments frequently advanced for government ownership of different industries is that it will prevent labor trouble For example, a com mitee of the United States senate recently has ported in favor of public ownership of coal mines as preventive of such strikes the recent one in West Virginia Likewise the argument that it will obvate labor troubles is often put forward in favor of public ownership of railroads. While this contention is frequently made, experience constantly rises to refue it. South Africa is in the throes of railway strike which is causing great public suffering and loss and the railways which the strike prevails are owned and operated by the pub lie. Going back to 19l0 find the employees of the state railways of France striking along with those of the private railways Only year before, in March, 1909, 5000 5000 of the government telegraph clerks and postmen of France went on strike and only recently there have been serious threats of WalkOut of the postal employees of Great Britain. In 1904 there serious strike there the state railways of Victoria So the strike in South Africa is by with precedent. Public ownership undoubtedly tends to prevent strikes in Prussia but this is because there the government forbids state employees to be- long unions, which flinders concerted action by them, and it would promptly suppress a strike by military force if did occur. The argument for public ownership based its alleged tendency to prevent labor troubles far from convincing as applied democratic countres.-Railway Age Ga Zette