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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10
BARNET
Officers of the Library ChOsen-Per-
sonaIs and Locals.

sOnaIS and Locals.
(Nettie S. Kendall. Correspondent.
The trustees of the Barnet Library
held their annual meeting Saturday
afternoon in the library. The fol.
lowing officers were elected: Pres
ident, Leslie Thornton; vice-presi-
dent, John G. Roy; treasurer, Theron
ROBBIE; secretary and librarian, Mrs.
Henrietta Wiley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brock Duncan have
moved back to their home in McIn-
doe.
Bert Holbrook was home from
Montpelier for town meeting last
week.
Those in the grammar room hav-
ing no absent marks for the term
were: Marjorie Clark, Emma Farms
worth, George Amadon, Roy Parker,
Roland Robinson, Edwin Robinson,
Frederick Myhill.
Arthur Aver from Passumpsic was
at his home here Sunday.
Ruth Blair from Monroe is spend
ing a few days with her sister, Mrs.
Edith Morrill,
Julian Laughlin and his wife are
helping care for Mrs. Laughlin's
mother, Mrs. Charles Harris.
Mildred Hall is home from her
school in Walden for her vacation.
Miss Emma Farnsworth has been
spending a few days with Miss Ha-
eel Cushman in Waterford.
Mrs. Margaret Gilfillan came Sat
urday from Beebe Plain, where she
has been spending the winter with
her son, DIR. J. A. Gilfillan, to visit
her son, A. N. Gilfllan.
Mrs. Hall Merrifield was called
here last week from Boston to help
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10

H. D. Webster is in Wheelock help
ing invoice stock for Carl Ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. ellison were
in st. Johnsbury Friday to see their
daughter, MS. Scott Stafford.
Dot, the Miners Daughter" will
be presented at Algonquin Hall this
week Saturday night by talent from
ST. Johnsbury Center.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10
LOWER WATERFORD

(Mrs. G. A. Ballou, Correspondent
The ladies circle will meet with
Miss Abbie Hale Wednesday after
noon for two hours.
Several from here attended the
play and dance at Concord last We'd
nesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A Ballou visited
friends and relatives in North Dan
vile and st. JOhnsbury recently.
Mr.. and Ms. Charles Hemming-
way and daughter, are visiting in
Burke.
Mrs. E. 1. Williams was taken to
Little hospital Sunday where she
was operated on for appendicitis.
Morris Colby is entertaining his
sister from Plainfield.
The % cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
~ nfC hn lnX
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10
FRECKLES
February and March Worst Months
For This TrOuble-How to Re
move Easily.

There's reason why nearly
everybody freckles in February and
March, but happily there is also a
remedy for these ugly blemishes, and
no one need stay freckled.
Simply get an ounce of oth1ne,
double strength, from w. B. Eastman
or any druggist, and apply a little of
it night and morning, and in few
days you should see that even the
worst freckles have begun to disap-
pear, while the light ones have van
ished entirely. Now is the time to
rid yourself of freekles, for if not re-
moved now they may stay all Sum-
mer, and spoil an otherwise beauti-
full complexion. Your money back If
othine fails. adv.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. George Newman Of
Passumpsic spent part of Saturday
land Sunday at Oscar Buzzell's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack O'Shea of Ash
land, N. H., are the proud parents Of
twin boys born March 2. Mrs.
O'Shea was formerly Miss Martha
Moulton of this place.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10
NEWARK

(Porter Wallace, Correspondent
Mrs. Austin of North Troy is Wis
iting her. sisters, Mrs. Leclair and
Mrs. Corliss.
The Misses Wheeler of Sutton are
visiting at L. B. Lees.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10
Get Rid of Lingering Colds, Coughs
and La Grippe.

Spring finds many afflicted with ling
ering, hacking coughs that weaken
the system. Slush and wet cause more
colds than zero weather. Group, bron-
chitis, and pneumonia are prevalent.
Every family should have safe re-
liable cough medicine ready for use.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound con-
tain no harmful ingredients. 1t eases
a cough, checks cold and relieves in
famed and congested membranes. 1t
clears the air passages and soothes in
fammation. G. G. BINGHAM.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-03-10

The rs cent piece was made
Tablets, the perfect laxative.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
Rural Credit and Co.Operation.

Secretary Houston has spoken several times
lately In the west on the general topic OF rural
credits and cooperation among the farmers
So far as his published remarks are available,
they indicate that very good democratic
diplomat is now holding the portfolio of agrt-
culture In the presidents cabinet. The secretary
advocates cooperative effort in marketing
among the farmers. but insists the plan must not
be used to control prices. His views rural
credit are about as definitive.
II the farmer is to have any advantage what
over from cooperative effort, 1t will come in
the form OF better and more stable market prices.
II an efficient system for farm credits can be
worked out along with workable cooperation In
marketing. the public will be gamer in degree
quite equal to that OF the farmer. The final
result would be TO eliminate the gambling in
foodstutfs through the establishment of such
conditions as would make speculative buying and
selling OF futures" Improbable.
better system of farm credit is desirable;
not so urgently needed as to Justify an extra
session OF congress, but plan must soon be
adopted TO provide for the proper financing of
agricultural undertakings. II may be either CO.
operative, as is an extensive practice In Europe
especially In Germany. or II may be organized
under a special congressional enactment. but
loans for the farmer on better terms than now
possible must be made available. Farm loans
offer most attractive field for the investor be-
cause OF the nature OF the security and yet the
farmer generally is compelled to pay higher
| rate for his accommodations than does any of
| the other branches OF organized industry. The
| edoption OF a plan to change this will be bene-
fetal TO ALL for IL will enable the farmer to
duct his business a more certain basis, and
with q lowered cost OF production on the farm,
lower prices to the consumer must surely follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
THE OLD PIANO.

II. S. Haskins in New York Sun.
And now, at last, you've got TO go,
I've come to say good-by.
Forgive an old mans weakness and
The tears which fill my eye.
For five-and-twenty years I've played
Upon your friendly keys,
Which yelowed meath their tuneful tasks
Are rich in memories,
My little children, all of them,
Have learned to play on you;
One key was cracked by Johnnys tooth,
One scratched by Baby Sue,
And one note never has regained
Its old sonorous tone
Since Tom, to stop his practice went
And hit IL with stone
l lift your lid the rusty strings
With ghostiy echoes start
To CULVER with the long farewell
That's bursting from my heart
Your sounding board, melodic in
The long, long yesterday, $3.50.
Vibrates with Tosti's sweet Good night
My wife so loved to play.
Like sad handshake final chord
Is lovingly caressed.
Nav your career now ended be
And this your last long rest!
l cannot bear the thought of you
BY fond use made divine,
Responding to the ruthless touch
OF other hands than mine;
! cannot think of cheap dance hall,
All smoke and heat and beer
With drunken fingers banging at
The keys hold so dear;
But rather may you stand, forgot,
So harmonies may fill
The twilight of your life, safe In
A warehouse, cool and still.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
The BALANCE Of Trade.

Our democratic brethren are just now plum
ing themselves on another accomplishment Of
the administration, pointing out that an appar
ent balance OF trade in our favor has for the
first time become an actual balance. Just how
this desirable result has been achieved shows Of
what slender pegs the supporters of the present
administration hang their arguments.
To begin with, Imports for the last quarter
of 1914 touched low mark, while exports. also
showing falling off, consisted mainly Of food
stuffs and munitions OF war. This gave an un-
due preponderance to the excess Of exports over
imports, due to the abnormal conditions OF COM
merce between the nations. Added to this is the
reduction in interest charges paid abroad Oh
investments of European capital, which was
brought about by the liquidation forced by the
urgent need for money on the part Of the secur-
ity holders. The third item that enters into the
calculation is the money usually spent in Europe
by American tourists which was cut off in the
midst of its flow.
1t would be occasion for marvel IT, under the
circumstances, the balance sheet did not show
tidy sum in favor Of the United States on inter-
national trade. The condition is unhealthy, how
ever. and the readjustment is still In the future
What will happen after the European war is
the question business men are asking themselves
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
New Spirit in Law Making.

Al this early day. the legislature is showing
signs that are encouraging. proposed meas
ure OF advanced reform was set aside by the
house for the reason that the people are not yet
sufficiently educated on the point to favorably
receive the law. This departure from methods
OF the past is as refreshing as 1t is inspiring.
The custom has been first to enact laws, and
then to see If the reform proposed is desired or
welcome. II this new spirit had prevailed in the
past. Nebraska would have been spared quite
little legislation later found OF unsavory relish
by the public, The lawmakers will do well to
keep up the practice until It becomes habltual
and make sure that the state needs or wants the
laws before they are passed
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
Editorial Snapshots

st. Louis CI1obe-Democrat: Great Britain
has always been strong in the matter Of
diplomacy. There is hardly any viola
ton Of the so-cailed comfy OF nations
that can not be evaded or explained by
some technical provision Of international
law.
Baltimore American: a fine modern
example OF the Good Samaritan is Hol-
land, which little nation is taking care
OF over 100000 Belgian refugees, even
though that care Is something OF a prob
lem. As a neighbor. Holland Is demon
strating itself one of the genuine kind
in sharp contrast to the nations taking
advantage of the smaller and helpless
ones.
Springfield Republican, A Nebraska
democrat takes exception to the observa-
ton of an eastern writer that Aristotle
was the greatest intellectual athlete the
world ever produced" He says that
Aristotle could not hold candle to
woodrow Wilson. But probably Mr.. Will
son will first ascertain whether or not
the Nebraska gentleman ever read Aris-
totle before taking the compliment to
heart.
Emporia Gazette: We note in our ex-
changes that candidates for city com
missioner are ripening in the southern
part OF the state. Just as we have got
our New Years resolution all wrapped
up in pink cotton and tinfoil and have
tied a bit OF blue baby ribbon around a
high resolve to keep out Of politics along
comes the city campaign and a gang OF
grief. Is there no rest for the weary
this side of Jordan
Philadelphia Record: There is new
push and incentive in the cry OF back tC
the land that is now 30 frequently
shouted in the market places. The value
OF farm products in the United States foi
1914 was ts,s72, 1856 900. This was $4,000, 0O(
in excess OF all past records. notwith'
standing the falling Off Of $500, 100000 in
the value OF the cotton crop because Of
the European war. After all, the farmel
is the backbone and stay Of the country
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
Governor Morehead's Responsibility.

UONNAAVH mNIGhNhu AASspohnAuAAtgs
. The greatest responsible lty that has come
upon Governor Morehead. and probably the
greatest that will come upon him during his Of
fetal career confronts him in naming the sue
cessor to the vacancy OF chief justiceship OF the
supreme court Of Nebraska, caused by the death
Of Chief Justice Hollenbeck.
Never in the history of this state has such
vacancy occurred, the only thing akin to It be-
ing when, after the adoption OF the constitutional
amendment charging the court by the addition
OF three new members. it devolved upon Gov
ernor Sheldon to fiji those places. Let this
much be said for Governor shedons selections
that they we're all ratified by the people as each
sppontee successfully came up for election.
This then must also be the test Of Governor
Moreheads Observation-Disclosures he confer the
highest judicial power upon a man OF legal
learning and experience, rugged honesty and
deep humanity, who in less than two years will
demonstrate his superior fitness sufficiently to
convince the people that he be retained.
This is not a question OF partisanship, be-
cause 1t has been decreed that the judiciary in
this state be divorced from politics. although
we have doubt the governor will be inn
pressed more favorably by aspirants who af-
filiate with him in the democratic ranks. 1t is
for the governor, however. to show that he
can give Nebraska a man for chief justice who
will be a credit TO him, and to us all.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
People and Events

Governor Rye OF Tennessee threatens to make Mem
phis dry that the mention of his win A)ck the
expansive thirst
one OF the inmates OF the OLD Peoples home at
Orange City. n. j., aged 20 years, who supposed
10 be penniless exposed OF her slippers. which
contained $50 In paper money insoe. The dis
oOvery put her in the board paying class.
six of the eleven White House babies were girls
and five boys -Four are livng-young sayres Esther
Cleveland Julia Grant and Letitia Tyler. the latter
granddaughter or President Tyler and now living at
washington.
Alfred DAILY OF Chicago declines to participate in
the division OF estate which would bring him 600
preferrinE the simple life temptations OF rehen
one can readily believe Mrs. Days remark that
Alfred's conduct IN the matter Is "a puzzle"
Looking backward at the suffrage vote In congress-
the size OF the majority against Is not % surprising
in view of the impelllng force OF Congressman Bow
dies appeal 50 his fellow This Is the last
chance OF the institution. In the United
the old man. 20 save his pants"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
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cMla AOEy4a CsuM4


A petition OF ninety-seven representatives OF lead.
ing agricultural houses 10 have the fair located
in Guiana entirely ignored by the State Board Of
Asricultare which did not permit II to be presented
or read. 90 1t transpires
Another furnace has Just been put into Trinity
cathedral TO be sure IL Is kept warm. this being the
fourth IN
Mr. Frank Range has just recovered from two
weeks siege under the weather
Miss Katie Barker arrived home from Marion.
cite Via. where she has been visiting her uncle. MIR
Henry sWart who accompanied her to visit his sisters
here, Mira Churchill Parker and Mrs John Barker.
Mr. c. D. Keller has just returned from a visit 10
Dakota City and vicinity which he reports experene-
ine intensely cold weather.
John Erck has removed into his new store 5i5
North Sixteenth street. with full line OF stoves ana
hardware.
colopei Luke n. Dunlap has gone 10 kansas City
where he is visiting Mr. John Randolph
The Omaha Short factory. ss North sixteenth
allect has purchased the shirt factory OF wilkins a
Evans
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
GRINs AND aRoANs.

BY the way" said Mrs. De style.
"Yes?'
DO you know Of any poor person
VINO would care for a discarded lorg
PUCK.
Jim-What kind Of a fellow is Briggs?
Jack-Oh, he's the sort that leaves his
car in front Of the church and goes
across the street to shoot game of pool
tale Record.
Yeast-Most of the cats in Liberia are
OF bright red tint and they are very
conspicuous in the moonlight.
Crtmsonbeak-But IN bet they can't
hear 'em any plainer.-Yonkers States
man.
PA, when you say you're laying for a
person IL means you have grudge
against him, doesn't it,"
Generally, my son"
We'll, has the hen a grudge against the
farmer. paY-Boston Transcript
why did you put all the picture puz-
zles out of siEht?'
ITO relieve father. They kept remind
ing him that his new year resolutions,
are in similar fragments.
Courier Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
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Let AM Keen stIII.


OMAHA, Jan. za.--To the Editor Of The
Bee: AZ a member OF the Society OF
Sons Of the American Revolution proved
my eligibility to membership in the broth
erhood Of pure Americans. In one sense
/ am q thoroughbred.
Since the outbreak OF the European
war we have been admonished by men
in high places TO abstain from expressing
our views as to the merits Of the ques-
ton. who is TO blame for starting the
fray?
The vast majority Of pure Americans
have kept still lest they offend men OF
foreign birth. Out OF respect for the
feelings Of my friends residing here who
were born in Britain or in Europe I have
not expressed my honest convictions in
the premises. And there are others.
But all the while there Is a constant
din raised by men who are naturalized
citizens. or the sons Of naturalized citi-
zens, in efforts TO prove that the other
fellow is the culprit.
why should these good people keep
this conviction before the reading pub
lie. while Americans are foreclosed from
expressing their views? Are they Amer
leans in name only, secretly acknowledg-
ing allegiance to their native land? Are
they SO regarded and for that reason
licensed to keep up the talkfest because
what they say Is said as aliens, not as
Americans and as such not censurable
from the American point Of view?
II these noisy contestants want Amer
lea to be made on the subject, why don't
they keep still and give us a rest2
]. b. HAYNES.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

History as Il is written and history as II
should be written continue clashing on the ORR
gin OF Chicago's great fire. Michael Ahern, the
surviving member OF trio of newspaper re-
porters who covered" the fire. eliminates the
o'Leary COW and the lamp from the scenery and
puts the responsibility on spontaneous combus-
ton OF green\ hay stored in the oLeary balm
and baked by Chicagos September sun. The
truth OF history must be indicated even though
the picturesque is lost, Let Il go at that
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
Twice Told Tales
Mig Game sure,

A senator from a southern state always has an
abundance OF good southern tales at his command.
Here is he tells OF friends Of his who
visiting In Savannah and who had chartered an old
broken-down hack driven by negro. The old fellow
was q native and, of course, his job in point
ing out all the places OF interest along the route
AS they logged along out in the suburbs a squirrel
appeared In the road. That sufficient TO
ahXiously:
do you have any big game around here"
Yes sub; indeed, suh" replied the darkey; we
has base ball. "-Harrers Magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

One BY one the pioneers of Omaha and Ne
braska answer the last call. This Is to be ex.
pected. But with each vacant place in the thin
nins ranks Of state builders comes the natural
regret Of parting and the consoling thought that
each lived TO see and reap the fruitful harvest
OF pioneer labors
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23
RetIrea.

Among the Monday morning euprts hailed before
a Baltimore police MAGISTRATE darby with
visible means OF support
what occupation have you here in Baltmore?"
asked his honor
''wel, jedse. said the darby Il amt doin' much
at present-jest eiTculatin' round, subj"
His honor turned to the clerk OF the court and
said;
please enter the fact that this gentleman has
been retired from circulation for sixty days'-Green
Bag.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

The Bee has always favored adequate and
liberal pay for public servants. but why should
the legislature be asked to raise the salaries OF
fire department officers when the city commits
sioners have fun authority? Here rs whore a
Little home rule might come in handy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Twenty-Five years ago an Omaha optim.ss
who might suggest the values downtown prop
erty have reached. as indicated In recent trans
actions. would be laughed at and his sanity
questioned. In another twenty-five years the
cheap"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

II is charitable to assume from his scream
on national preparedness that Congressman
Gardner has not been spprised of the appoint
ment Of ninety-two staff colonels in Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

I hope she will continue TO blow Russian
armies and French forts and English
ships skyward.
E. V. NUsBAUM.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Note. that when he could no longer Loyalty
conform with the bull moose program. Medill
Mccormick promptly resigned from the third
party national committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Much as they deery and muSzle the pen.
spokesmen for the sword neglect no opportunity
to use Il in reaching the ear OF the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Real municipal home rule would relieve the
legislative calendars of one-third of their
burdens.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

An oil pipe line from Wyoming to the Mis-
souri, river holds vast possibilities Of industrial
uplift. The opportunity TO get in on the grouui
floor q still knocking at Omaha's door.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

The bandit general OF Mexico wakes indg-
nant because q retiring president made off with
a bagful of national pesos. II is high treason for
private to outrun general to the loot
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

But the one question to be answered is, Ia
II worth the money 70 have the house and senate
journals printed daily. so all who read can see,
and no secret doctoring later9
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

King Canute beating back the waves with q
diDper. or Ajax defying the lightning, are no
more impressive spectacle than Henry 9. Rich
mond resisting the magnetism of the postage
stamp counter.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

The explosion on the San Diego fortunately
is described as an internal explosion. That be-
ing the case, we will not need to remember
the Maine"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

The Burlington will complete the Guernsey
branch at once. All right Now let the Missouri
Pacific produce that Dodge street viaduct.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

let US speak Of a man - zoe find him,
And csnsUre alone, Dhat zoe see;
And II man bIames, let's remind him
That from faults there are none Of us free.
Kthe rel from the miRd could be torn.
And che hart could be reGd on the bror,
Tiers are many zoe d pass By 10Th scOrR
That are laden 9th high honors no0
Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-23

Democratic Family difference.
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb.. Jan. 21.-To the
Editor of The Bee: In his letter Ernest
Haman Of Florence, Neb., wrote in part
Some people should become better in
formed regarding the Hitchcock APP
pointments' 1t was Mr.. Bryan that de-
manded the appointment Of Mayor Dahl
man as collector. Hitchcock merely Of
fered to compromise with Gruenther for
United States marshal.
We would kindly suggest that there
are others who should be better in
formed" In regard to the 'compromise"
and 1.-The get together OF which there
has ben so much written
Mr.. Bryan has not demanded" nor
even recommended the name of any per-
son for collector.
After Hitchcock's recommendation he
wrote:
Il am committed fully and finally to
the candidacy OF Gruenther." After
waiting for two or three years he finally
succeeded in getting together" and in
compromising with himself and in
complying with our suggestion he
withdrew the name Of Gruenther. Later
he named Byrne. whom. II Is said. lis
as deep in the mud as Gruenther is in the
mire." and his name may remain with
Secretary McAdoo until after the term
of the senator shall have expired.
Had Hitchcock have complied with our
suggestion" and have named Richard
l.. Metoalfe or George L. LOOMS or any
one Of hundred others. whom we might
name. who are friends Of both Bryan and
Hitchcock and who have not criticised
the national administration. the appoint
ment would long since have been filled.
A. w. ATWOOD.