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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08

gained $1,000 and polled $4,000
more than both combined; that re-
cent by-elections of congressman re-
suited as follows: In Iowa, republi-
can gain 1000, democratic loss
1000, progressive loss 10000; in
New Jersey, republican gain 1000,
democratic loss 1000, progressive
loss 1000; in Maine, republican gain
5000, democratic loss $500, pro-
gressive loss $500; in Massachusetts,,
republican loss 1900, democratic
loss 5000, progressive $500; in West
Virginia, republican loss 1900, dem
ocratic loss 5000, progressive $500;
that in New York the progressive en-
rollment has dwindled to a beggarly
10, 900, as against 100000 votes
cast for you in 1912; that in Cali
fornia the republican enrolment ex-
ceeds that of either democrats or
progressives by more than 100000;
that South Dakota, which gave you
10000 majority, has recently elect
ed a stand-pat republican United
States senator by 5000; that the re-
cent state election in Arkansas show
ed republican loss 5000, democratic
loss 5000, progressive loss 5000;
that in the Maryland senatorial cleo
ton the republican vote increased
10000 and the progressive vote de-
creased $4,000; that in Schuyler
county, Pennsylvania, the republi-
can enrolment increased 10000
and the progressive enrolment de-
creased 5000; that in Allegheny
county, where Taft received only
$4,000, the republican enrolment
now is 127, 900; that Omaha, Neb.,
shows republican gain of 1000, dem
ocratic loss 1000, progressive loss
5000; that the republicans swept St.
Louis at the spring election, and car
ried the leading progressive district
in Chicago; and, finally, that few, if
any ,progressives have been elected
to the Legislatures of states which
gave you the strongest support?
1t is not strange the ColonePs
voice is affected. Such a falling off
in strength would quickly change a
roar into a mere squeal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
CRANKY

Visitors from out of town the past
week were: Rev. George Smith and
father of Concord at o. F. Wilson's,
wife of st. Johnsbury at G. w.
Shores, Frank Dunn and wife of
Glover and S. Walter and family Of
East Haven at N. M. Shores, Mrs. A.
e. Brentwood of Whitefeld at Ira
Jones', Ellery Dunn, wife and daugh-
ter of Glover at George Austin's and
Allen Hodgdon and wife at L. G.
Chappells.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Matthews spent
a few days in st. Johnsbury and Con-
cord calling on old acquaintances.
Mrs. Josephine Crawford, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. o. M.
Hodgdon, has returned to her home
in Maine.
The Fourth passed off quietly.
There was a family picnic at A. w.
Shores and one at G. w. Shores
and about 40 attended a picnic at
S. G. Wilson's grove, which was en-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08

secretary of state or district commit
tee in form prescribed, signed by 500
voters in case of state Office or United
States senator and ESQ in case OF
members of Congress.
Form of ballot and certificate is
provided.
Chairman and secretary to be cleo
| ted by voters and all expenses except
printing ballots borne by local com
mittees.
Legal voters in November election
/ who intend to support candidates for
Republican party eligible to vote in
| primary and a record to be kept of
all persons voting, which list shall be
/ open to party committees.
Caucus check list to be used where
fled Conventions to be held to con-
be pledged to such confirmation be-
! fore being eligible TO participate in
convention.
Town committees to count votes
and certify to secretaries of state
and district committees, and state
committee to canvas vote before
September IS Secretary of state to
announce result in convention, state
and district.
In case no person files for Office
to be voted on at a primary or a va
cancy occurs from any cause, conVen-
ton shall fill vacancies.
Expense accounts to be filed by
candidates with secretary of state
committee and by him handed to the
press. If candidate refuses so to file
convention may proceed to nom1-
nate.
Platforms to be formulated by
conventions and successful candi-
dates to be members of convention
which frames platforms.
Hours and places of voting shall
be fixed by local committees, but
limited to two hours in towns of 500
or less; up to 1000, three hours;
5000, four hours; 5000, five hours;
over 5000, six hours.
The determination of the repub-
lican committee to give as far as pos
sible a primary is good evidence the
party wishes to give the voters the
fullest possible voice in the selection
of candidates. When it is remember
ed that no indication of such move
on the part Of the prOgressives and
the democrats has been given the at
titude of the republicans is more
noteworthy. The other parties evil
IDENTIFY purpose to cling to the meth
cd they claim has given boss control
until forced by law to abandon it
but the republicans are anxious to
give the people what they want as
soon as possible.
1t would be very desirable to have
the legislature meet and pass pri-
mary law in accord with popular de-
mand and then adjourn but it can
not do so unless the governor decides
to issue the call. Possibly if he could !
be assured the legislature would not
attempt any other work he would |
call them together.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
Mr.. FIeetwood,s Candidacy

Frederick G. Fleetwood of Mar
risville has announced his willing
ness to become a candidate for gov
ernor of Vermont if the people de-
sire it and his official announcement
is very carefully worded to give of
fence to none. On the whole his
platform as expressed in the papers
is an excellent one. Some state
ments may plague him somewhat,
for instance, his declaration that all
loans on which interest does not ex-
coed five per cent shall be exempt
from taxation and that the length of
the terms of the legislature shall be
limited by statute. However, both
these would be desirable things and
we believe them right in principle. 1t
would simply be necessary to provide
revenue to make up the loss that the
exemption of all five per cent or less
lloans would make in the states in
come and it would be very beneficial
to the debtor class. We do not I'M
derstand that any legislature has the
power to fix the length of the sitting
of another legislature and probably
that could not be done until another
opportunity comes to amend the
state constitution.
OF course the list of candidates is
not complete but Mr.. Fleetwood is
bound to figure in the contest. In
the first place his record is good. He
made a clean fight four years ago
when the governorship was bought
and paid for. No finger of suspicion
has been pointed toward him while
he has been holding public Office.
Then, he had the courage to get in
to the water first and that will prove
no mistake. Possibly he will not be
the republican nominee when the
people have spoken but he will bear
watching
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
FLEErWoon A CANDIDATE



Frederick G.. Fleetwood of Nor
risville has given to the press the
| following statement of his position
with reference to the governorship
of Vermont:
ITO the People of Vermont
I'm response to many inquiries
and believing that in public affairs
| a man should speak as frankly to
the public as to his friends I wish to
state my present attitude in regard
to the governorship.
This high honor should be con-
| ferred as a mark of popular choice
and not the purchase of the pocket
of a candidate or the selection of a
boss driven machine.
eff it should be made to appear
that a considerable portion of the
people of Vermont desire me to be
year upon the following platform
will gladly devote my time and
strength to it's attainment.
Il. A simple direct primary act
for whose adoption the people by a
large majority gave their mandate
at the last March meetings.
"2. Limitation by statute of the
amount of money which candidates
for Office may expend and that limit
small.
"3. A more drastic corrupt prac-
tees act and its strict enforcement.
A. Publicity of campaign ex-
penses.
"5. Exemption from taxation of
all debts bearing five per cent. inter
est. The present law is ambiguous.
20. Conservation of natural re-
sources for the development of Yer
mont and the preservation thereof
for the permanent good of her citi-
zens and not for exploitation for ex-
ternal private advantage.
''7. Simplitcation of legal pro-
cedure.
SO. Adequate control of public
service corporations to protect the
paramount needs of the people and
to conserve legitimate returns of
capital invested and labor employed
therein.
49, An adequate workmen's
compensation act.
40. Limitation by statute of
the duration of sessions of the Gen
eral Assembly.
I'll. A drastic reduction in State
expenses.
at do not expect this Office to be
conferred upon me on a silver plat
ter, neither do 1 intend to attempt
to gid its seeking with lining of
gold.''
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
Sen. DiIlingham's Standing.

Judge Henry G. Belden of Mime
apolis, formerly of St. Johnsbury,
has forwarded to an old friend a per-
sonal letter from Hon. Knute Nelson
the distinguished United States Sen
ator from Minnesota, in which he
refers to the recent death of Judge
Charles A. Willard and speaks of the
fine record that son of Vermont made
on the Federal bench in his adopted
State. In the same communication
Senator Nelson pays high tribute to
Vermont's senior senator, his refer
ence in that regard being as follows:
Senator Dillingham; often speaks
to me about you and inquiries for
your welfare, and frequently tells
me to give you his regards whenever
l see you. / have been as
ISOLATED with the Senator for many
years on the Judiciary Committee
and was with him on a special COM
mittee which investigated conditions
in Alaska some years ago. He is
one of the most industrious, faith
full, and earnest workers in the Sen
ate. He lis a fine lawyer and a wise
legislator, who has great influence
in this body and whose opinion on
public questions is always sought
and highly valued. While Senator
Dillingham; does not speak as fire.
quently in the Senate as others,
yet when he does speak it is always
with effect as he is always listened
to, and his remarks are always re-
plete with sound sense and real logic.
Of S,A IN, MI
or play to the galleries. When he
speaks he aims to inform and en-
tighten his colleagues on the subject
under consideration; in short, 1 re-
gard him as an all around, capable
working Senator = +
In commenting on Senator Nell
sons letter Judge Belden says:
Senator Dillingham; was in the
Vermont State Senate with me in
1878 at the time when I was chair
man of the Judiciary Committee,
and there was no man in either
House who was more diligent and
who exhibited more integrity and
ability in the matter of legislation
than he did. 1 have had occasion
to know his work since he has been
in the United States Senate, and in
my judgment, ne mas Deon one OIL
the ablest and most faithful senator's
that Vermont has ever had in the
United States Senate.
These references indicate that the
qualities that made Senator Dilling-
ham a notably effective legislator in !
Vermont are the same that have won !
for him a like distinction in the |
broader field of national law max
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
Republican Attitude

The meeting of the republican
state committee at Montpelier last
week to hear the report of the spe-
cial committee previously appointed
to prepare a plan for a primary test
for candidates for state Offices had a
complete plan presented to it. The
plan briefly stated is as follows
Primary to be held September l.,
under supervision of Republican
town committees, who shall provide
voting places and post notices.
Candidates include all state Off
GERS, United States senator and con-
gressmen, desiring to have their
names on the official ballot, to file on
or before August 1 certificates with
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
GROTON

Grover Smith of st. Johnsbury
was a visitor in town over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Clark and chill
dren, with Mrs. Emma J. Clark and
DR.. and Mrs. G. G. Cowan spent the
holiday at Mr.. Clark's cottage at
Groton Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. S. Eastman. with
H. T. Brown and Mrs. L. P. South
ard, were recent visitors at Wolcott.
Miss Grace Dennis of Laconia, N.
H, has been spending a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Dennis.
Mrs. D. E. Gordon and two child
rem, Kenneth and Dorothy, of Hills
boro, n. H., are visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Blanchard.
G. H. Pillsbury and family and C..
G. Lord and family spent Sunday at
Groton Pond.
Mr.. Fingers of Idaho Falls, Idaho,
is visiting at the Methodist parson-
age.
The ladies of the Methodist church
will hold a lawn party at the home
of Lee s. Blanchard Wednesday eve
ming.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
TO MAKE MILK SURVEY
Committee ON Agriculture of Boston
Chamber of Commerce TO Act

Committee ON Agriculture of Boston
Chamber of Commerce TO Act
Representatives from the agricul-
tural departments, state colleges and
state oranges from the six New Eng
land states in conference with the
Committee on Agriculture of the Bos-
ton Chamber of Commerce Wednes-
day adopted plans for a survey of the
New England milk situation with re-
ference to the problems of produc-
ton, transportation and distribution
by hearings to be held in each state
beginning the first of August, the re-
suits of these hearings to be publish
ed and distributed in an endeaVor to
educate both producer and consumer
to a proper understanding of the con-
ditions that exist.
Representatives from each state
pledged their support and coopera-
ton in this movement, which it is
hoped will establish facts upon
which can be based reforms in the
great milk industry, which will in
turn put the producer of milk on
firm business basis and give the con-
sumner the kind of milk he ought to
have, and will also arrest the great
decrease which has been evident dur
ing the past ten years in number of
COWS and in the industry as a whole.
The hearings will be conducted
and the questions asked in such a
way as to bring to the farmers mind
the advantages to be gained by fol-
lowing the methods pursued by the
the farmer who is getting the best
results, and to show him how by
more economical use of feed, land
and so forth he can reduce the cost
of his production. When the facts
have all been gathered, which should
be by the end of the year, the infor-
nation will be checked and condens-
ed by the different agencies in each
state and published in pamphlet form
and distributed far and wide.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
The Psychology OF 1t.

The Protectionist gives some very
illuminating statistics on trade under
the democratic tariff. 1t says: "Our
total foreign trade for the first six
months of the Democratic tariff, Oct
ober to March, amounted to $2,267,-
2S3, 900. For the corresponding
six months under the Payne-Aldrich
tariff our foreign trade amounted to
$2,345,2 900, loss in six months
of $77, 100000. During the month
of April we bought more foreign
goods by $36,O0O,OOO and sold to
foreigners $37,OOO,OOO less than in
April 1918. Practically every coun-
try that we trade with is selling us
more goods and buying less of us, as
a result of this low tariff. Germany
and Great Britain have increased
their sales to us three and a half
millions a month; France one and
half millions; Belgium and Italy
million each, and the Netherlands
Switzerland and even Turkey half a
million each. This increase of $12,-
100000 a month is EurOpes sales to
the United States, with increased
importations from South America
amounting to 100000 a month
shows why American productive en-
terprises are working on part time
and our workingmen are idle. Can
ada, too, has gained by our tariff
folly. She increased her exports to
the United States 100000 a
month and bought of us 100000
less"
Even Pres. Wilson and Sec. Red
field cannot keep American labor
employed, contented and loyal when
$154, 100000 is being sent yearly
out of this country for the products
Of foreign labor. The republican
tariff kept that sum in America for
distribution among American work |
men and business men. The demo- |
cratic tariff takes it away from them |
and sends it to foreigners. Which |
way appeals strongest to you?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
BARNET

Mr.. Holbrook and family from st
Johnsbury visited his brother, Bert
Holbrook, Sunday.
Hale Mason and children from
Orleans and Harry Mason from Bos-
ton are visiting their mother, Mrs
Ella Mason.
Prof. Milo Gibson from MERGERS
berg, Pa, is spending his vacation
with his father at Edwin Morgan's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henderson Bruso
from West Chazy, n. Y, are visiting
Moses Bruso for while.
Albert Woodward from Boston is
stopping at Fred Webster's for a
while.
Mrs. F. o. French and Miss Laura
Stanley from st. Johnsbury spent
Saturday and Sunday at Will Brock s
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stanley and
five children from Plymouth, N. H.,
we're at w. S. Brooks Saturday
They came to be present at the gold
en- wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherburn Moore and returned
home Sunday afternoon in their
auto.
Mary Adams died at her home
Saturday night. The funeral was
held Monday at Barnet Center.
d
H, is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Welch.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Clark and Mar
jorie and Theodore went Monday to
South Hero where they have a Cot
tage on the shore of Lake Cham
plain. They will be gone about six
weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Rose and family from
South Hero will live in the parson-
age during Mr.. CIark's absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Morrill, have
rented the Parker house for two
months while the Parkers are in
Holland with Mr.. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will HASTE go this
week to their new home in st. Johns
bury.
Mrs. Hall came home sick from
David Adams last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cowles and
children from Lyndonville and Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Kay and children
from East Barnet spent Saturday at
Chandler Whitney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Drew and
Dorothy from West Burke, were at
Walter KendalPs the 4th of July.
Mrs. Ned Sheridan from Nashua
is spending some time with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Goodale.
Sam Baker from Ashland, n. H.,
visited his wife and daughter at L.
E. Gilf1llan's the last of the week.
Miss Christina Hall from North
Easton, Mass, and Mildred Hall
from Walden are home for their
vacations.
John WEIGH has sold his place to
Freeman Amidon of West Barnet for
$3.50. Mr.. Welch has not found
place yet.
Mrs. Arthur Emery from Lyndon
Vile visited her mother, Mrs. Jane
Martin, last week.
G. D. Morrey and wife, daughter
and son from Brockton, Mass, and
Hiram Gilfllan from Franklin, N.
H., are visiting at Ruth Gilfllan's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Robin and
son from South Ryegate spent the
week end at B. L. Gadley's.
Mary Bixby and Louise Lamb from |
West Derby and DR.. Farmer and |
family from st. Johnsbury were at |
Arthur Lambs Sunday, coming in |
DR.. Farmers auto.
Franklin Dow is helping in the
Standard Creamery in St. Johnsbury |
for G. E. Whitehill and w. |
J. HASTE.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08

Joseph A DeBoer spoke truth
fully, wisely and courageously when
he said at the recent meeting of the
state republican committee: But
in the first place let US get rid of
the ephemerai hypothesis that the
republican party has got through or
anything like it. Let loose the dogs
of war, give us a good platform and
good, square manly candidates and
wen win!" All the republican
party in Vermont needs is a leader
brave enough to say he is a republi-
can and stand for the best there is
in the party and it cannot be stop
ped this year in Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-07-08
PeaChan
Picnics and Ball Games EnIivened
The FOurth-Every Day
Occurrences.

Occurrences.
The East Peacham v. I. S. held
a picnic Saturday in George Clark's
yard. Seventy took dinner and 80
were present to supper. Corn chow
der, doughnuts, coffee, ice cream and
cake were served. In the evening
fireworks were displayed in A. l..
Peaks yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Foam and
children of st. Johnsbury spent the
Fourth at A. L. Peaks.
A Fourth of July celebration and
basket picnic was held at 1.-The Pond
side" Saturday. About $50 were
present during the day. A parade
of horribles and a number of sports
took place in the forenoon and in
the afternoon ball game was play
ed between EwelPs Hollow and East
Peacham, resulting in a score of II
to in favor of East Peacham.
Sara Bailey is home from her
school at Cambridge, Mass, for the
summer.
Mrs. CIarissa Clark and grand
daughter, Miss Clark, of West New
ton, Mass, have come here to spend
the summer.
Mrs. Frances Partridge is quite
OlChs N1loo ndUCl OclA AlAA5 ndo UCCh
caring for her.
Ruth Mclaughlin has been visit
ing at George Sanderson's at South
Ryegate.
A party from Peacham Corner en-
joyed a picnic at Martins pond the
Fourth.
Mrs. M. S. Hunt gave a supper to
a party of friends the Fourth.
The Ladies Social Circle met Sat
urday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Halcrow. Sandwiches, cake and ice
cream were served, also lemonade.
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Miss Prentiss and boarders, two
little Williams boys, Miss Ordway,
Ruth Mclaughlin, Albert Richard
son and Miss Varnum were at st.
Johnsbury, Wednesday.
Miss Stella Wilson of Walden was
at Walter Bayley's over Sunday.
Charles EMERSON has moved back
to his farm.