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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
Our State EXPENSES

The plain, unvarnished statement
of the revenue and expenses of the
state of Vermont for the years 1901
to 1913 inclusive by State Auditor
HI. #. Graham was a distinct service
to the voters of the state. 1t is put
in a form that can be easily under
stood and shows developments that
every public spirited citizen will wish
to check.
The item that has drawn the first
attack is that of $24,7O6.19 for de-
tective service. For the year 1901
the cost of detective service was
$651.75 and so far as known the
apprehension of criminals was salts
factory at that time. 1t is hard to
understand why an increase of $24.-
054.44 per year is necessary in this
particular branch of work. In the
year 1901 the states attorneys cost
the state $12, 1O2.11, attorneys to
assist them in the prosecution of
criminals were paid $4,516.6S. Com
bining these two items with the cost
of detective service we find that the
detection and prosecution of crimi-
nails that year cost $17,27O.54. In
1913 the state paid $24,706.19 for de-
tective service, $21, 679.61 for states
attorneys, $6,3S9.62 for attorneys to
assist them and $9,ISS.94 for. at
torney general, making the fetal cost
of detection and prosecution $751;
964.26. This is an increase of $43,-
693.72 per year In twelve years.
There is but one conclusion to be
deducted from these figures and that
is the legal fraternity has put one
over on the voters and taxpayers and
it is time to call halt. The question
whether an attorney general is neces-
sary and worth the price he has cost
is a live one. We believe the legis-
lators will be doing the state good
service if they abolish this Office. Let
the voters put competent men in the
states attorney office and prosecute
criminal cases according to old meth
DDS.
These facts being found in the ad-
ministration of justice one cannot
overlook some other showings in the
statement. In 1901 the Judges OF
the Supreme Court, who were also
the judges Of the county courts, cost
the state $2S,63S.s0. In 1913 the
Supreme Court and the superior
judges cost the state $4s,924.96. The
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
Legislator and Constituency

The following remark by John G.
Sargent in declining to be a candidate
for congress in the second district
has caused much comment in the
state press: 81 do not feel that I
could satisfactorily discharge the dut-
les of the Office in these times when
it seems to be expected of a repre-
sentative of the people that, instead
of keeping to the old-fashioned duty,
enjoined by his oath, of arriving by
careful study and reflection at con-
illusions on public questions as to
what is right and just and wise, and
acting in accordance with such con-
illusions, he shall learn if he can
how his electorate would vote on
such question and act that way him
self"
Some papers of the progressive
stripe have treated It as a declara-
ton by Mr.. Sargent that he is not at
liberty to serve his constituents on
account of his connection with certain
corporations. Others have interpret
ed it as Mr.. Sargent's unwillingness to
serve simply as an errand boy for
his constituents in opposition to the
dictates of his personal judgment.
This in turn has brought out a pro-
gressive suggestion that in refusing
to act as his constituents desire Mr..
Sargent has placed himself in the
class with Quay, Penrose, and others
in Roosevelt's black list and affirma-
ton that the people are honest and
should be trusted.
1t seems to rs unfair to give any
such Interpretation to Mr.. Sargent's
remark. There was a time when
the people realized they could not
keep fully informed on matters COM
ing before congress, the state legis
Iature, the courts and on constitu-
tional questions. For that rea-
son they established a representative
form of government in which their
personally selected representative
was sent to the legislative body for
the purpose of informing himself
regarding the measures proposed for
enactment and when he had obtained
information to decide which was the
wise and just course to follow. His
judgment was registered by his vote
on the subject. 1t was a government
of knowledge and, in much the larger
part, of honest independence. If we
understand Mr.. Sargent Alright he
believes that is the better form of
government and because that form of
government is not in favor with some
he does not care to assume the dut-
les of legislator.
We believe the responsible repre-
sentative form of government is bet
ter than any nearer approach to de-
mocracy. We do not question the
honesty or the fairness of the people
if they are fully informed. But they
are not fully informed and cannot
be because they have so much else
to attend to. What citizen obliged
to toll for living could find time to
read even one speech on each side of
every question that is discussed in
congress? They are printed and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

is slowly convalescing from a serious
illness.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lord on May Z, and a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Taylor,
May 9Th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hale and
Mrs. Harry Silsby and daughter,
Eunice of Lyndonville were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. 1. j. Bowker on
Sunday, making the trip by auto.
Mrs. Alice Reed and Mrs. Mud
gett of Littleton were week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. R. Bell
at South Lunenburg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
SOUTH RYEGATE
(Too late for last weekly

Luther Grove is quite seriously
ill with pneumonia and is under the
care of a trained nurse.
Miss Ruth Anderson is teaching
in the Whitelaw District, Ryegate,
and boarding at A. M. Whitelaw's.
T. Nicol and VIM. Armstrong have
moved to Pleasant street, each oc-
cupying one of the houses known as
the Lind houses, owned by M. H.
Gibson.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith of
Groton have moved into the Clark
house.
Oscar Hatch was called to New
bury, Wednesday by news that his
brother, DR.. Hatch, was very low.
DR.. Hatch died Friday and several
from here attended his funeral which
was held Monday afternoon at New
bury.
The five year old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Angelo Rosa is i'll with
pneumonia.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
LUNENBURG
Sudden Death of Mrs. Mitchell SiIsby
Personal Items


Mrs. Mitchell Silsby died very sud-
denly on Friday morning while alone
in the house. Mr.. Silsby was on
his way to attend the funeral of his
brother, David in Lyndonville. Fune-
raj services were held at her home
on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Albert
Gregory officiating. Mrs. Ada Smith
and A. J. Morrow sang three selec-
lions. Those from away, who at
tended the funeral were Marshall
Silsby of Rumney, N. H., Floris
Nichols and family from the Flume
House, Mrs. Hannah Lee, James
! Winslow of East st. Johnsbury, Mrs.
Emily Wright of Sheffield, Mrs. G..
S. Parker of Glover; Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Warren, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Hartwell of Woodsville, N. H.; Will
! Silsby of Littleton, N. H. Edwin A.
Silsby of St. Johnsbury; Lewis HuTl-
burt and wife of WATERFORD Mrs.
Bessie Patten of Lisbon, N. H. Mrs.
Silsby was 72 years old and a quiet
homeloving woman, devoted to her
family. She leaves besides her hus-
band one daughter, Mrs. Susie
Nichols, two sons, Henry and Mar
shall and four grandchildren, David
and Annie Silsby, and Iona, Roy
Henrietta and Martha Nichols, be-
sides other relatives.
Miss Nina Zimmerman was the
guest of her brother, Vernon in Lam
caster on Saturday.
Charles Silsby and H. M. Day of
st. Johnsbury were in town on Thurs
day.
S. C. Smith and James King we're
in St. Johnsbury on Saturday pur-
chasing a driving horse for the
former and a fine pair of gray work
ing horses for the latter.
Miss Pearl Garfield of Lancaster
is the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Gerald Houston.
Harry Welch of Groveton, N. H.
and Miss Lena Luther we're married
at the home of the brides brother,
Sidney Luther at South Lunenburg
On Saturday evening, Rev. B. J. H.
Shaw performing the ceremony.
After a few days spent here they go
to Groveton where the groom is in
the hardware business.
Miss Bonnie Jones of Lancaster
is caring for Mrs. John Powell, who
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

The Herald and News very wisely
suggests the establishment of minor
Courts in Vermont similar to those
in Kansas, where those who cannot
afford to go into the regular courts
apply to a magistrate who serves
without pay. He shall summon the
two disputes and, if he desires, wit
nesses and decide the terms of set
Element. He has final jurisdiction
in cases up to $40 and his findings
are enforceable through regular court
process. No attorneys are allowed in
this court and the compensation of
the magistrate should be apportioned
between the two disputants as the
magistrate shall decide to be just.
This would make justice within
reach of all and would be so reason
able in cost that the poorer claimants
could afford to have their disputes
equitably settled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
WALDEN

Rev and Mrs. L. E. Taylor are
spending a few weeks with their
children in Massachusetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Garvin OF
Danville visited at G. H. Kingsbury' S
last week.
Several of our farmers attended
the Caledonia County Farmers As
ISOLATION annual meeting at ST.
Johnsbury last Saturday.
A. L. Beals will have charge of
the church services here next Sun
day in the absence of the pastor.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

The farmers of Orleans county
have secured a county farm agent
in connection with the extension work
of the State Agricultural College.
Evidently Orleans is not to be out
done by the other progressive coun-
ties of the state and Caledonia will
need to maintain its highest degree
of activity to keep ahead of it's sis
ter on the north.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
A Stubborn Cough is Wearing and
Risky

Letting a stubborn cough chang
on" in the spring is risky. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound heals raw
infamed surfaces in the throat and
bronchial tubes-makes sore, weak
spots sound and whole-stops stub
born, tearing coughs. Rufuse sub
stitutes. @. G. Bingham. adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

Local notices, wants, for sale, etc,
cents per word first insertion. Legal
notices 10 cents a line, three inser-
lions. Probate notices $500 each for
three insertions. Dissolution, liberia
ton and similar notices $3.50 each for
three insertions. Card of thanks. rs
cents. Obituary poetry. 10 cents q
line.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
YOU'LL CROW OVER
"GETS-IT" FOR CORNS!
1t Will Startle You How "GETS-IT'
Gets Corns Every Time.

Zone, two, threeW That's about as long
as it takes you to apply "GETSIT," the
new-p1an. simplest. surest corn cure the
world has Corn fussing is all
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

This paper is entitled to a place on
the Printers Ink Roll of Honor.
THE CALIFORNIAN CO.
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Entered at the st. Johnsbury post
Office as second-class mail matter.
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TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN
One year to any address. $50
Six months. rs
Three months, 80
Clergymen in Caledonia County, $1.O0
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

: This Is No Place For Crow. Her cOrns Are
All Gone. She Must Have Used 'GETSIT.'''
over. Corns, corn pains and calluses are
absolutely done for, from the minute you
apply "GETS-IT." Forget the bother OF
useless plasterS, greasy Salves that spread
and make toes sore and raw, little doughnut
cotton rings that press on corns, forget
knives, razors, scissors and the dangers of
contraptions and harnesses that simply
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the 1e-h, never fails.
"GETS-IT'' is sold by all druggists, 25c a
bottle. or sent direct by E. Lawrence 81 Co.,
Chicago.
''GETS-IT'' is sold in St. Johnsbury by
c. c. BING HAM. CHARLES SEARLES CO.,
and FLINT BROS.
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BOstOn-Eagle News Co, 597 Wash
fngton and rs Summer Streets.
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Editor and Publisher.
&c Eastern Avenue. St Johnsbury, VT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

The 20 cent piece was made IA
Gus by the American Liver Tablets,
the perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13
Feel Dull and Sluggish? Start Your
Liver to Working

1t beats all how quickly Foley
Cathartic Tablets liven your liver,
overcome constipation-make you
feel lively and active again. j. l..
Mcknight, FIT. Worth, Texas, says:
my disagreeable symptoms were
entirely removed by the thorough
cleansing Foley Cathartic Tablets
gave me-" They're a wonder. @.
c. Bingham. adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-05-13

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
HEARD ON THE STREET

"Well, sir, am badly disappointed,
but the luckiest man in Ell Centro"
exclaimed d. S. Uffer, yesterday, as
he stepped from his auto. 81 have
drawn a check for $4,000 to pay for
a piece of land and was on my way
to close the deal when a friend sug
gested that see Mundo first. Well,
| don't believe much in those things,
but, as my friend had been there and
boosted him so highly, I went; and
do you know, he told me about my
deal-that the title was clouded-that
I'd lose my money. He told me things
that surprised me, that no one knew"
Mundo is the palmist doing busi-
ness at Sixth and Broadway. Profess
sor Mundo says he will continue to
give the 5O-cent readings for the next
faw days, that all may see him be-
fore he leaves town.-Adv. x25f
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
FRED B. HURD,
61O Main Street.
New store New location

was in the city this morning attend
ing to matters before the superior
court.
A w. and E. H. Carpenter, broth
ers, of Burlington, Iowa, are in the
city looking after their property in
No. 6. They will soon leave for home,
but will return in the fall.
F. N. Hogaboom, brother of Win
field Hogaboom, who has many friends
in the valley, has come from San
Diego to join the selling organization
of d. c.. Collier & Co., real estate
agency, of San Diego, which recently
established large branch Office here.
Mr.. M. H. Haldeman, vice presi-
dent and general manager of the II.
r. Boynton Company, Los Angeles, is
in the city making the acquaintance
of the trade. He is being shown the
sights of the valley by the local rep
resentative of the company, A. H.
Griswod. Mr.. Haldeman was here
two years ago on the occasion of the
Chamber of Commerce excursion and
is greatly impressed with the rapid
growth and development of the val
ley in the time that has interviewed.
Mr.. Haldeman is accompanied by his
~ II NJ ,@o1 80
from Indianapolis, Ind. Mr.. Flack has
large dairy interests, being the owner
of a choice herd of over 500 cows,
and it naturally follows that the ad
vantages this valley offers, where
green feed can be had the year round,
make a grea impression on him. 1t
it quite possible that Mr.. Flack will
make some investment while here.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

the largest olive orchard in the world.
According to agents who represent
the Imperial Valley Farm Lands Syn
dicate, a favorable report has been
made showing that all the conditions
necessary for the profitable growing of
the olive exist.
A syndicate is to be formed to set
out between 1000 and $500 acres near
the new townsite of Calipatria.
The land will be prepared with bor
ders forty feet apart, and the olive
trees set out. The land between the
trees will be utilized for the eplanting
of cotton, cantaloupes, and at least
one section will be planted to the latest
improved Burbank's spineless cactus.
The report is most enthusiastic
showing of the possibilities of olive
growing.
1t is stated that olive trees grow
ing in the Imperial Valley are at least
two-thirds larger for their age than
trees of like growth in other sec
tions.. Another favorable condition is
the fact that trees grown here are not
infested by the black scale, which is
troublesome nearer the coast. Trees
so infested must be fumigated every
second year at cost to the farmer
of so cents for the larger trees.
Olives grown in the valley are larg-
er, mature earlier, in September. The
picking comes at an opportune time.
The syndicate plans to erect their
own packing plant and cannery for the
ripe olives. They will also erect an
oil mill. The press, or pumac, as it is
called, makes an excellent hog and
cattle feed, nearly as rich as cotton
seed meal. .,.s. -......
1t is the intention to feed this with
the spineless cactus to cattle.
Mission, Manzanillo and Oscolano
olives will be eplanted
While no definite information is
available regarding the personnel of
the company, it is rumored that the
Heinz pickle crowd is interested in the
syndicate.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
BANKERS REPORTED
UNDER INDICTMENT
Omitted Press Day Service)


San Francisco, Feb. 27.-Although
the federal grand jury voted an in
dictment, charging Vice President
Frank Naylor of the First National
Bank of Berkeley and of the Berkeley
Trust and Savings Company with
making false report to the comp
troller of the treasury, according to
Federal District Attorney Preston, it
had not been reported into court.
Preson said: 81 am convinced the
case will be reopened. Every one must
have a chance to defend himself. The
specific accusation was that Naylor
had withheld from his statement to
the comptroller a report of certified
checks alleged to have been issued
to the Keystone Construction Com
pany, to be used on bids, when in re-
ality the company had no money in
the bank. Naylor said the error was
corrected with the approval of the
bank commissioner. tt is said federal
officials here, recently retired, turned
down the same case during their
terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
MAINLY PERSONAL

Attorney Frank Birkhauser was a
business visitor at the court house to-
day.
George H. Wolfin, of the Wolfin-
Hamilton Company, left last evening
on a business trip to Los Angeles.
Clarence Gage went to Los Angeles
last evening, where he will be de,
tanned for few days on business.
Attorney Galen Nichols of ImperiaI
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
Valley Lumber co.
Building Material
EI CENTRIC CALExICO

Improved Service, Reduced Rates,
on the Holton Inter Urban Railway
between Ell Centre and Holtvile. Fare
one way, so cents; round trip, rs
cents. Leave Ell Centre $50 and
1880 a. M, 1870, 4:50 and $3.50 p. m.
Leave Holtville $50 and 11:00 a. m
300, $500 and 7:15 p. m.-Adv. 260
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
TO PLANT OLIVES
ON MANY ACRES

Brawley News: For the past ten
days investigation has been in pro-
gress in the north end of the Imperial
Valley, looking toward the planting of
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

Superintendent Cooley Better
Word from St: Thomas hospital today
is to the effect that County Superin-
tendent of Schools L. E. Cooley is
greatly improved from his recent at
tack of erysipelas.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

Prince, sentenced to San Quentin pen
itentiary for term of five years,
was taken north this morning by Of
fcer Kruger of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

Eastern Star to Meet-The regu-
lar meeting of the local chapter Of
Eastern Star will be held in Masonic
Temple tonight All members and
visiting sisters are urged to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

lead in registrations to date here. The
totals are: Progressives, $500; Re-
publicans, 1921; Democrats, 3,162.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
CITY AND VALLEY
LEGAKES BROS, Proprietors

Children's Story Hour-The regular
children's story hour will be held at
the public library at 10 o'clock Satur-
dav morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
NEW JEWELRY

will be found in our stock in
great variety. Quality is alb
solutely as represented and
designs are approved by all
who see them.
We solicit your inspection
and are pleased to show you
our new goods.
We are prepared to care
for your repairing promptly.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

This gives retail stores and distributing mouse M
to of
all opened
the
in Calexco
business Htvl 190s Seeey
al
We bepe El Centre friendly patronage enjoyed by other
times
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
Announcements
FOR CITY TRUSTEE.

Frank Richmond announces his can
dllacy for city trustee, subject to the
will of the people as expressed at the
primaries.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

In for Vagrancy-Grover thinner
man, young man 20 years of age,
was taken up by the city police last
evening and booked as a 'vag."
x x
Law and Motion Day-Today is law
and motion day in superior court. a
large number of civil matters are be-
fore Judge Cole for consideration.
Take Prisoner North =. Melvin
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27

Take Prisoner North. =. Melvin
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-27
Our El CentrO Store
Will Open for Business on
next Monday, March End

of
National Bank and the Passenger
in Anderson who has been "
a of years, second n command
We shall there the following
Automobiles
Machines
Tilage
Keys and
l. C. and
l. c.
Parts
Mand Wagons and Trucks
Vehicles
IIandM Harn
Tools
Hardware
Poultry Fence
Field
Elwood
Practically everything the farm
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-16
TWENTY TRIED
ON MURDER CHARGE
CANON CITY SEES ARRAlcNMEF MT
or MEN WHO ARE SAID TO
80 HAVE KILLED GUARD

Canon City, Colo, Nov. 16-Twenty-
six men were placed on trial in the
district court here today, charged
with the murder Of william King. a
non-union miner. who was killed in
the attack Of strikers upon the Victor
American Fuel company's mine at
Chandler on April "a. Among the
defendants are Frank G. Hedges, edi-
tor Of the Fremont county Democrat;
David Robb. district organizer Of the
United Mine Workers Of America,
and Dr.. Frank Shutorious Of Florence
Nearly 100 witnesses have been sum
moned. Assistant Attorney General
Norton Montgomery IS aiding in the
prosecution.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-11-16
Cold Aids Russians

Petrograd, Nov. 16 (Via Londen) -
The Russian advance into east Prus-
sia, according to advices received
here from the front, is being assisted
materially by cold weather, which en-.
ables the troops to move more rapid
ly.
A fall of snow during the last two
days is reported, but not 70 a sufn-
attract attention. Here and there on
the street small tables are set up for
the receipt of contributions and the
movement Of the troops.
Relief societies in Petrograd ana
other Russian cities are bending ey.
ery effort to collect woolen garments.
Dummies clothed with the uniforms OF
captured Germans are placed about to
distribution Of war literature.
Dispatches to Petrograd papers IN
dicate that the Germans are making
slow progress along the line which ex-
tends from the River Warthe across
the yistula to the southern frontier
Of East Prussia, SO miles west OF
Thorn. The new front extends over a
cient extent to hinder seriously the
distance Of 300 miles from the Warthe
Of east Prussia. The German right
wing now appears to be feeling Its
way. The center Of the line Is stub
bornlys resisting the determined r1mrlllne ,.l az
vance Of the Russians, The lett wing
is rejected to some extent BY the
broken character of the country and
bv complicated artificial Notifications