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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
vERMoNTs PRIMARY LAW
One of Its Authors Tells That Conces
siOns Were Necessary.

One of Its Authors Tells That Conces-
siOns Were Necessary.
Editor Of The Caledonian:-
1 have been quite interested in your
discussion and explanation of the di-
rect primary law. OF course you
know there were many different opin-
ions on different parts of the bill; and
it had to be framed to harmonic
those differences as far as possible.
Notwithstanding the fact that each
party had, by it's platform, promised
and the people had, by a direct vote
in no uncertain voice, asked for d.
rect primary, there was strenuous
opposition to and a determined effort
made against the passage Of any pri-
mary law.
If the vote next March is favorable
and this law becomes operative in
1916 any defect that might appear in
the working out of the law can be
easily remedied by a future legisla-
ture. If the vote is unfavorable it
will be quite a while before we could
make any change in our present law
1 see The Caledonian thinks there
will not be many names on the official
primary ballot, unless someone is in
terested. 1 think we would have
rather poor government if no one was
interested.
AS 1 understand it, the primary OBJ
ject of a change in the law is to in
terest more voters in the nomination
of candidates. Under our present
system, the primary campaign is US
ually for one or two offices; for in
stance, in the State for Governor, in
the County for Sheriff or one of the
senators, and the delegates are elected
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

on that issue. and, at the convention.
they fill the other offices as they think
best. They usually do very well, but
under the direct primary each voter,
votes for the man he wants for can
didate for each Office. If his name
is not on the ballot he has the oppor-
tunity and IL is his privilege to write
in the name he does want. There are
other phases of the law that 1 might
speak of but will not take any more
of your valuable time.
w. p. Russell.
Kirby, Dec. 6, 1915.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
Defend Americas Neutrality.

1t is reported from Washington that
members of congress will give early
attention to the invasion of neutral
rights by the belligerent countries of
Europe. The recent action of Eng
land in requisitioning the American
steamer Hooking" and it's apparent
determination to take more will fire
the legislators to the highest pitch of
indignation. Sen. Chamberlain of
Oregon, chairman of the committee
on military affairs, says:-"The sci
zure of American ships, their submits
sion to prize courts and their requi.
sitioning by the British government
before any judgment of condemnation
has been entered by the court is a
high handed outrage that ought not
Both he and Sen. Hoke Smith of Geor-
gia have declared themselves in
favor of placing an embargo on all
commerce with England, believing
that would bring the English govern
ment to terms.
But this by no means eXhausts the
matters that congress will probably
discuss in connection with our rela-
tons with England. Sen. Smiths
grievance is the making of cotton con-
traband, something that international
regulations have forbidden. Besides
this will be the taking of American
ships into British ports for eXamina
ton before there is evidence they have
contra band goods on board, a matter
in which the administration has made
a protest but secured no reply or &C
ton whatever.
The conviction of German repre-
sentatives Of a conspiracy to violate
the neutrality of America in supply
ing German war vessels at sea and the
suspicion that the Germans and Aus
trians have an organized conspiracy
for the destruction of American plants
and shipping engaged in the manu-
facture and transportation of NUM-
tons of war will also receive consid-
Grafton. Then the fact there has been
no disavowal by Germany of the brut-
al murder of American citizens at sea
on the Lusitania is not likely to be
overlooked by Congress.
There is subject matter enough for
a most serious debate and it is pos
sible that congress will push the adj
ministration to firm enough action so
it may truly be said America is the
greatest neutral at the present mo-
ment"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

dirty milk for daily use There should
be a demand by all consumers that
only clean, healthy milk be delivered
to them. 1t is a simple matter for
the farmer to keep the milk clean if
proportion of the food of children and
some adults that it should be right and
the government as well as the con-
sumner should insist upon it's being
right.
We believe the editors of Vermont
would be doing a real service to the
milk producer as we'll as the consum-
er to inaugurate campaign for clean
milk in Vermont
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

ESTATE OF LUCY Il. w. cHoATB.
The undersigned, having been appointed
by the Honorable Probate Court for the dia-
trict Of Caledonia, com missioners TO receive,
examine and adjust the claims and demands
Of all persons against the estate Of Lucy II.
w. Choate, 1ateof Peachan. VT, in said dis
trict deceased, and all claims exhibited in Of
set thereto, hereby give notice that we VIII
meet tor the purpose aforesaid. at the store
of Harlan A. Reufrev, in the town Of Peach
am. in said district. on the both day Of De-
cember, and the 23rd day Of May next. from
1 80 O'Clock r. M. until q O'Clock p. M.
on each Of said days, and that six months
from the 9th day OF Eovcm Der A. d. 1918.
Is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims 20 ua for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Peacham, this 4th day Of Deem
Der, A. D., 1915. -
LESLIE VI. THORNTON,
II. A. RENFREW.
CommiSmiouera.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
Order of Notice or Allowance o
account
ESTATE OF cLARIBEL WARD.
srArE on vERMoNT. Distriet ID Caledonla

STATE OF VERMONT, District Of Caledonia 81
The Honorable Probate Court for the dis
trict aforesaid: To all persons interested in
the estate of CIaribel Ward, late OF st.
Johns bury, in said district, deceased, greet
ing:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the gath
day of January next for examining and al
lowing the account of the Administrator,
of the estate of said deceased and for a
decree of the residue of said estate to the
lawful claimants of the same, and ordered
that public notice thereof be given to all
persons interested in said estate by publish
ing this order three weeks successfully pre-
voius to the day assigned, In the Caledon-
ian, a newspaper published at st. Johns
bury. in said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to APP
pear at the Probate Office in St. Johnsbury,
in said district, on the day assigned. then
and there to contest the allowance Of said
account If you see cause, and to establish
your right heirs, legatees and lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day OF
December, A. D.. 1915.
WALTER p. SMITH. Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

1t develops that one strong move to-
ward preparedness would be the es-
tablishment of dye factories in Ameri-
ca for the manufacture of coal tar
dyes. Hitherto these have been made
in Germany and the coal tar deriva-
tives used for the manufacture of the
highest explosives. AS a result Ger
many has practically controlled the
worlds supply of the best explosives.
Naturally she is anxious to keep the
control but the levying of tariff that
would protect American manufacture
ers in the production of these dyes
would develop in America facilities for
making it's own munitions of war.
Military and industrial interests both
demand a stiff tariff on coal tar pro-
ducts.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

The trial of the members of the
Hamburg company on the
charge of conspiracy has made Judge
Harland B. Howe a national figure.
1t is unusual for so young man and
such an important case as Judge Howe
has Just finished.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
SOUTH WHEELOCK
Gntended for last week.. !

NAAC0huSu Luz last week.
Charles Eastman, wife and small
grandson spent Thanksgiving al
Bethlehem, N. H.
Mrs A. V. Brown shot a nice buck
from her front yard last Monday.
School began Monday in the Chan.
dlerville school with Miss Bess Hoff-
man of Lyndon as teacher.
A. E. Weed and wife spent Thanks
giving with G. L. Gerry's family al
Wheelock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

Put a little "Gets-It" on, it dries al
once. There's nothing to stick. Put
No pain, no fuss, 48 hours-corns gone
sGets-It' never hurts the true flesh
never makes toes sore. you have
tried almost everything else for corns
YOU will be much more surprised to see
how quickly and easily your corns and
calluses will come right on with Gets
It" Quit limping and wrinkling up your
face with corn-Wrinkles. Try "Gets-It'
tonight on that corn, callus, wart or
bunfon, and you'n be glad you read
this.
'Gets-It" is sold by all druggists, CSC
bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence
& Co, Chicago. Sold in st. Johnsbury,
and recommended as the worlds best
corn remedy by G. c. Bingham, Chas
Searles q co. and Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08
OUR JTTNEY OFFER-This and &c.

OUR JITNEY OFFEH-Ihis and sc.
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lions. Probate notices $500 each for
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Entered at the st. Johnsbury pos
ONCE as second-class mail matter.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-12-08

Tablets, the perfect laxative.
The 25 cent piece was made
famous by the American Liver
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The Is cent piece was made
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
THE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY,
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
FELTON,.

The Christmas entertainments held
at the three churches here on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings.
were all fine and were largely attend
ed.
A very nice Christmas program was
rendered at the FELTON, High School
on Friday afternoon.
Miss Glennie Montague of Whining
ton, spent the holidayss with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Montague
/ Ebre Kent of Wilmington and Leon
Kent spent the holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Kent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy DeLOng and
little son were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney DeLong on Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. Hiram Williams, who has been
sick for some time, died at his home
at Bright's Corner on Tuesday even
ing, December 21st. He was a good
man and well liked His funeral SER
vices were held on Sunday and inter
ment at Pearson's Corner.
George Carson and Earl Jones, of
Wilmington, were home for the holi-
days.
Miss Natalie Case has returned from
a pleasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs. |
Charles Luff of near Wyoming.
Miss Blanch Jarvis has returned to |
her home after a visit with Philadel- |
phia friends
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Carson and daugh- |
ter, Elizabeth, entertained quite a |
number Of their trends at their home /
on Christmas night by music. At a
late hour refreshments were served.
Miss Emma Burton Willcutts and
Byron Frazier were quietly married
on Christmas, at the home of the par
ents of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs. George
of near Magnolia. They have
he best wishes of their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Friedel and
children spent Christmas with Mr.. and
Hrs. William Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Otis, from
riverside, N. j., spent the holidays
fifth her sister, Mrs. Alex Wyatt.
J. A. Downes of Dover placed a fine
abinet Victrola in the home OF Miss
Elizabeth Carson for Christmas.
Mrs. Rachel Benson and daughter,
aura, have returned home after Wis
ing during the holidays at the home :
her daughter, Mrs Ernest Williams |
{ Philadelphia. ,
We were sorry to learn on Monday c
the death 'of Mr.. Legar. He has h
9sided in FELTON, for a number on b
ears, but he had been spending some 70
me with his niece at Wyoming, at n
hich place he died Sunday afternoon. Of
e will be greatly missed by his many te
lends. C
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
Prevent Diphtheria.

A sore throat is good breeding place
Cor Diphtheria germs. Protect your chill
iren by never neglecting a Sore Throat.
You can wisely depend upon TONSILINE.
Give Tonsiline upon the first appearance of
Sore Throat - don't give Diphtheria a
chance in that throat in its weakened con-
1ition. When TONSILINE is swallowed it
comes directly in contact with the diseased
surface and induces a healthy condi- IT.
lion of the membranes then the cd
system can better defend the throat
f attacked BY Diphtheria germs.
Keep TONSiLINE in the house IA
where you ear get it quick when NJ
needed. 25c., SOC. and S1.00. W
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
Protects Your Chickens

and sure enough it does. A rat will
leave all other food to get RAT SNAP
and it's the last he eats. RAT SNAP
chemically cremates the carcass. Doesn' t
have to bemixed with other food. Won't
blow awayAdry up, soil or decay. Surest,
quickest cleanest, safest to kill rats
MICE and reaches. Fifteen cents cake
or two cakes for 25c. Sold under writ
en- guarantee by The Pierce Hardware
70. 1l,l2-1y
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
w. K. SPrOule, Jr., Assistant Cashier
Columbia National Bank, Indian
aPolis, Indiana,

says: 1--WE were bothered quite little
by rats in our basement. destroying our
stationery, but after distributing your
RAT-SNAP very thoroughly, we are
pleased to report that we are no longer
with them. " Prices, one cake
package 15c, two cake packages 25c.
Sold under written guarantee by The
Pierce Hardware Co. 11.l2-1y
Milford chronicle., 1915-12-31
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance of food
70 sufficiently nourish both body and
brain during the growing period when
demands are greater than in
mature life. This is shown in so many
lean bodies, frequent colds,
I'D ck of ambition.
all such children we say with
nn itkable earuestness: They need
81 yh Emulsion, and need it now. It
osue N concentrated form tine very
llNz2R pts to enrich their blood. It
Kings akness to strength; it makes
q flul and strong. No alcohol.
ne, bloomfield, Nj.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-26
NIGHT RIDERS
ARE ON TRIAL
Over Fifty Awaiting a Hearing
in Ohio County, Kentucky
Court.

Hartford, KY, Aug. 25.-The long
struggle of the authorities with law.
lessness in this portion of Western
Kentucky eliminated in the Ohio
county circuit court here today, when
group of total of more than three
score persons were placed on trial for
alleged participation in night riding
o,ltrages. When court adjourned for
the day, two men had pleaded guilty,
nine others were on trial and fifty
three were awaiting a hearing.
The two men who through them
selves on the mercy of the court were
sent fenced to three years each in the
penitentiary for tlogging man and a
woman.
Charges against the remainder arc
maltreatment of various persons and
the murder of negro.
Scores of persons in Ohio and con-
tiguous counties have been tlogged at
night and their homes riddled with
bullets within the last ter months by
bands of mounted men. White and
negroes alike have suffered.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-26

OVER HAITI
No Truth in Report That United
States Will Form Naval
Base There. ...

Port au Prince, Haiti, Aug. 25.-
Word from Port au Prince today that
Charge Davis of the American lega-
ton had extended until tomorrow
night the time for action by the Hal
tian parliament on the proposed
treaty to establish for ter years an
American financial protectorate over
the Island Republic.
Noon today had bean fixed by the
Charge as the time by which he would
expect approval of the treaty draft
submitted by the United States. The
Haitians protested vigorously on such
a limit on debate in parliament and
the extension was granted. Officials
here did not comment on press re.
ports that the parliament and ministry
threatened to resign if the American
government insisted on immediate
action.
Secretary Lansing made a state
ment today explaining the purpose Of
the United States in proposing and
pressing the treaty with 1Iaiti at this
time. He said the Washington govern
ment was acting from wholly disinter-
ested motives to save the little re.
public from ruin through never end.
ing activities of so-called revolution.
lists for whom the country's revenues
offered spoils. The secretary declared
there was no foundation for reports
that the proposed convention would
give the United States mole st. Mich
olas as naval base.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-26
AWAIT DETAILS Of
ARABIC AFFAIR
Germany Promises To Give Full
Satisfaction to U. S.
Government.

Berlin, Aug. 25, via London, Aug. 26.
If the commander Of a German sub
marine exceeded his instructions in
sinking the steamer, Arabic, the Ger.
man government will give full salts
faction to the United States, Chancel-
lor Won BethLlann Hollweg informed
the Associated Press correspondent in
an interview tonight.
3 The Imperial chancellor made the
following statement of Germany's po'
sition on the sinking of the Arabic:
GAS long as the circumstances sur
rounding the sinking of the Arabic
have not been fully cleared up, it is
impossible for me to make a definite
statement. Thus far, we have receiv.
ed no report about it. Now we do not
even know whether the sinking of the
ship was caused by mine or by a
torpedo, fired from a German snbmar-
inc, nor do we know whether in this
latter case, tho Arabic herself may
not by her action. perhaps, have justi-
fled proceeding Of the commander OF
the submarine.
Only after all these circumstances
have been cleared up, will it be pos
sible to say whether the commander
of one of our submarines went beyond
his instructions, in which case the I'm.
perial government would not hesitate
to give such complete satisfaction to
the United States as would conform
to the friendly relations existing be-
tween the two governments.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-26

AND ECONOMY
IN GOVERNMENT
Governor Winfield S. Hammand
Of Minnesota Addresses
Executives.
SAYS MOST STATES
HAVE SEVERAL HEADS.
Makes Plea for Co ordination of
Various State Depart
ments.

Boston, Mass Aug. Ex-Governor
Winfield S. Hammond of Minnesota,
who addressed the Governors confer
ence here today on efficiency and
Economy in State Government" said
that one reason for the present lack
OF efficiency was that, in effect, most
states have several governors instead
OF one. Enumeraurg the various
state commissions and boards which
have come into being as a part OF
the executive department of state
administration, he said
All this has resulted in giving the
state not one governor. but mum.
Der of governors, one of whom is
elected, the others appointed by vari.
Gus boards and commissions. The
governor of the state bears about the
same relationship to many of these
boards as he bears to the courts. and
it is fundamental that the executive
and the judicial departments shall be
Independent CT each other. If judge
resigns, thc governor may appoint
his successor, SO if one of these men,
bers should resign, the governor
could appoint his successor, but he
las about as much to do with the
policies and the work of these boards
as he has with the hearing and deter
mination CT cases Of law
Cooperation Advised.
There is little or no coordination
between these various bodies. III
spectors, examiners, investigators,
and employees of these various goy-
erning bodies, busy in the perform
ance Of their duties, are travelling
over the state, sometimes several OF
them descending at the same time
upon a. little hamlet of two or three
hundred inhabitants, wlere all exam
irations and Investigations for all OF
the state departments could be done
by an ablebodied man in half da!
Salaries and travelling exnenscs are
continually increasing, while in polit.
ical campaigns the cry for economy
goes mcrrily on.
In Minnesota for some time there
has been feeling that there should
be thorough reorganization of these
various offices, that they should be
included in the executive department
and should be under the control and
direction of the executive himself or
department officers selected by him.
My predecessor in office appointed a
commission of 80 citizens cf the state
known as the "Efiiciency and Econ.
oMy Commission" T.oey were asked
to make study CT our system c:
state government and to suggest
changes, if needed, to make that gov
ernment an efficient one and an eco
nomical one.
"The members of this body made
report to the last legislature and
presented a proposed bill for enact
ment into law.
. Board System.
"Referring to the board system,
the commission said:
"'Students in political science are
all a,ereed that executive work shculd
be done by individuals and not by
boards. Tie AVERAGE citizen has conc
to the same conclusion. The board
system tends to delay and inefficien.
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