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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
THE ANNUAL STATISTICS
COngregatiOnalists Have Shown In
crease During Past Year.

crease During Past Year.
The annual statistics of the Con-
gregational churches of Vermont for
the year ending March 1 show that
the membership of the churches
has made a substantial advance,
standing at 1869, a gain of 134
from last year. A decrease, unpre-
cedented in recent years, in the non
resident membership, makes the in
crease in resident members even
larger, 261.
The number of additions, 1915, is
the largest in five years. Seven hun
dred sixty of these were by confess
ton and 456 by letter. The remov
ais were 1882, 402 by death, AL by
letter, 239 by revision of roll. The
total is fairly average number, but
the removals by revision are more
than for many years. This partly
accounts for the decrease in the alb
sentee list.
Sunday school members, now 49,,
$40, show a gratifying increase of
1877, and the membership of young
peoples societies SOFA, an even larg-
err gain of ass. Meh's organizations,
while one more in number, show a
loss of 421 in membership, and boys
clubs are reported from fewer
churches, with a loss in membership
also of 5.
Home expenditures, $248,92S, are
$4431 less than last year, while the
appraised value of church property,
$2,213,375 has increased to the
amount of $54;375. Invested funds,
now 1858, 400, have increased $33,-
I'll.
The report of benevolence leaves
something yet to be desired. While
the total reported gifts, $49,758 ex-
coed those reported last year by ST.
461, the increase is in the way of
denominations gifts, the contribu-
lions for the support of our regular
UNCONVENTIONAL work, $33,433, be-
ing $1,O16 less than in the preced--
ing year. Very likely the European
war has diverted many gifts from
their usual channels, and may do the
same the present year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
Have We Really Become a Peace-at.
anY-price Nation?

The grim anachronism which was
presented the other day when the
country listened to the polished rheto-
ric of a president who extolled the
level-headedness and self-control of
the American public as the great "sta-
bilizer" in the present crisis, and in
Weighed against those who clamored
for vigorous assertion of American
rights, both in Mexico and abroad,
as men who would f'rock the boat"
and at the same moment the same
public read of the suppression of the
news of dissertation of the American
flag by Zapatist bandits, has just
had fresh emphasis by the news
which reached the country via San
Francisco, having been similarly sup
pressed, of a statement of fifty sepa-
rate outrages upon foreign men and
women, many of them Americans in
the City of Mexico. Each separate
count in this indictment of American
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
War Nav Be Nearly Over.

1t would not be surprising II in
the near future the world, with the
exception of Mexico, will be at peace
again. There are indications that
the belligerents have nearly exhaust
ed themselves. There are no signs
of an especially active campaign be-
tween the French, the English, the
Belgians and the Germans in the
western section of Europe. There is
every indication that unless the war
is soon ended Italy will join the al
lies and if she does it will be too
strong a combination for Germany
to face alone. The allied fleets may
not try much longer to force their
way through The Dardenelles to Con-
stantinople. The NarrOws there seem
almost impregnable and there is
question whether the allies can fur
nish the ships and men to overcome
the terrible Turkish forts there. But
Russia is steadily advancing over the
hills an dmountains into Carpathia
against the effective forces of Aus
tria. Unless something happens to
stop them the Russians will soon
have Austria at their mercy. The
Germans seem to be effectively
checked in Poland and unable to
send assistance to the distressed Aus
TRANS. So the outlook today is that
the Russians will force the Austrians
to sue for peace and Germany cannot
long hold out against the allies in
the'West.
The interning of the German ship
EiteI at Newport News because no
German vessels came to her relief
shows that Germany's naval strength
on the high seas is gone. She must
rely now upon her army and that has
been terribly depleted in the six
months lighting.
England too seems to be in sorry
position. She has lost heavily in
her shipping, has drawn heavily on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
Republican Party Policy.

Inc manchester UNION anu the
Boston Transcript are somewhat con-
cerned about the republican party,
expressing a fear that it may be too
reactionary to long hold any victory
it may gain in 1916. The Tran
script says
New York offers a deplorable ex-
ample of reactionary Republican
rule which jeopardizes hopes of Re-
publican success in that state next
year and therefore in the nation.
Whatever the part which Governor
Whitman is playing in the wrangling
confusion at Albany he has yet to
show any capacity as a leader, and
meantime the scheme of the old
Guard' to weaken him and thereby
further the ambitions of William
Barnes for the United States senate
is gaining Roadway.
New England conservatism can
be counted upon to oppose many of
the political vagaries that come out
of the West, but New England Re
publicanism, today, is no longer of.
that stand pat sort which will toler-
ate, much less welcome, the burden
which such Republican leaders as
Barnes in New York, Penrose in
Pennsylvania and Cannon in Illinois
will put upon the party in its cam
paign for the presidency next year.
Wheel horses these men may have
been in years gone by, but the best
service they can render, reunited Re-
publicanism is their own self efface-
ment. Because New England Re-
pubIicans turned Roosevelt down in
1912 it is not to be supposed that
they will turn to Barnes or Penrose
or that brand of Republicans in 1916
for guidance in selecting their presi-
Dental candidate"
We believe it is true that republi-
cans generally would prefer someone
besides Mr.. Barnes as a republican
candidate for United States senator
in New York and that they can rea-
sonably demand of New York repub-
Iicans freedom from such handicap
upon the party as a national organi-
-zation. Penrose won his nomination
and election in an appeal to the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania and there is no
evidence that his victory was dis
honest one. Nor has he shown any
disposition to be dangerously reac-
tionary. He is in the senate and We
are confident he is wise enough to
see the folly of anything but honest
and useful service to the country.
As for Cannon his days of power
have passed: He is back in congress
simply as a recognition of his inf1u-
ence in days of yore and by the vote
of the people of his district He
cannot stop the modern party spirit
any more than man wearing wool
en- frock can reproduce an old time
New England Gov. Whitman of
New York is proving disappoint-
ment and there is no probability he
will figure in national politics as
some of his friends hoped.
But the republican party must
simply stick to the better suggestions
that have come forward in the past
few years Of agitation, be firm in
it's advocacy of tariff that will keep
American mills open and American
labor employed at fair wages and
provide sufficient revenue for the
sensible conduct of the government.
If it does these things it will come
back into power in 1916 and remain
in power for a long term of years.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

With one or two exceptions farm
ers are getting better prices for their
crops this year than last. The crop
report by the department of agricul-
ture shows the following advances in
farm crops on April 1 1915 over
those of April /, 1914. Wheat from
$1.01 per bushel in 1914 to $1.25 in
1915, corn from IS to 81 cents, oats
from So to 81 cents, barley from 81
to 80 cents, rye from IS to 81 cents,
hay from $149O to $3.50 per ton,
butter from 81 to 80 cents pound
and chickens from 1872 to 1874 cents
per pound. The decreases have been
in potatoes from rs to AZ cents a
bushel, buckwheat from SO to 81
cents and eggs from % to 10 cents
per dozen.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

that with Mr.. Parsons and every per-
son visiting the state house win ex-
pect and receive the same attention
and courtesy that has gained for Mr..
Parsons his excellent reputation.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

Now that we are on the subject of
dogs let's remember what Mark
Twain said: eff you pick up
starving dog and make him prosper
Gus, he will not bite you. This is
the principal difference between a
dog and a man"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
Tuesday Afternoon.


200. Organization and business.
2:3O. Report on Committee on In
ter-Church Federation.
Fraternal greetings.
300. Report of Committee on Re-
Iigious Education
Discussion, opened by Rev.
Arthur w. Bailey.
3 40. Devotional service.
Sermon, Rev. Paul d. Moody
Communion service
Tuesday Evening.
1870. Service of Praise and Pray
ers
7:45. The Story of the Year, John
M. Comstock, Correspond
ing Secretary
Sis. Address: 1.-THE Church that
Stands Four Square, -
Rev. Charles R. Brown
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

But few men could have so many
nice things said about them as Frank
T. Parsons has without having their
heads turned and becoming over
bearing. But there is no danger of
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Entered at the st. Johnsbury post
sf1cO as second-class mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

4UU,UOU 9TH
ers :? Or is
it the m an
who still as
sum es tn at
another tire is
better?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14

Local notices. wants. for salee ETC..
cents per word first insertion. Legal
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tions. Probate notices $500 each for
three insertions. Dissolution. liberia
ton and similar notices $50 each for
three insertions. Card Of thanks. rs
cents. Obituary poetry, 10 cents
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
CONGREGATIONAL PROGRAM

Annual Meeting In Barre To Discuss
1.-THE Church and Its Ministry"
The one hundred and twentieth
annual meeting of the Vermont Con-
gregational Conference will be held
at Barre, May 1920, 1915 General
theme, "The Church and Its Minis
try" Following is the provisional
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
Who Is Wrong?

Is It the Goodyear user, whose
choice is confirmed by some
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1915-04-14
Me for 'GETS-IT'
When | Have COrns
Simple AS Saying It; Never Fails.

1t does your heart good to see how easily
and quickly any corn comes out when you
put "GETS-IT" on! And then when you've
gone along for years trying everything,
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&t. gOhnsbnrY CaItdOuiau
PUBLIsHED WEEKLY by

WEDNESDAY. APRIL IA. 1918.
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tion at $3.50 per year.
The evening world., 1915-03-16

they fought among tAsmssivss about
the war almost all the time on the
Dacia and they fought among them.
selves and against the French crew
all the time on the Rochambeau
Loud and continued was their com.
plaint about the food.
pea soup!" said ono Of the negroes
who 10 about the siss Of Q fioatins
grain elevator. "Pea soupi" That's
what We got mo'nin'. noon an night,
Those French amt qualified TO feed
IN American colored gentleman"
Six convalescent French Canadian
soldiers arrived on the Rochambsau,
on their way to Quebec. Each 10 the
father Of at least six children and on
that account they have been granted
ftiriouRh to visit their families.
The evening world., 1915-03-16
DACIA'S crew RETURNS
ON ROCHAMBEAU AFTER
VOYAGE or nSnCUFFS
War Questions Caused Many
Fights Between Nine Nation.
alities Men Represented.

On board the French liner Rocham-
beau. which arrived to-day from
Havrs. were ten sfficscs and twenty
three men Of the crew Of the steamer
Dscia, now detained in Brsst - q
prise.
The Dacia, owned By p. N. Brsituns
Of this city and bound from Calves
ton to Bremen with cotton. was ssissd
Feb. - BY the French cruiser Europa.
Capt. James Mcdonald remains with
the ship. but the French sent the crew
back.
II was with dssp relief that the
officers and crew Of the Rochambeau
saw the twsuty-thrss American
sailors and stoksrs Of the Dacia "a
ashore. There were nine nationaIitiss
In the crew ana the only native
Americana were ave negroes.
The Dacia's oencsrs travelled nrsl
cabin. but the crew was In the steer.
age. A rough. turbulent lot, picked
UP BY Capt Mcdonald at Newport
News when his hrst crew deserted.
The evening world., 1915-03-16

! ,0sssss Dssehs nsw nssAssis.
New nsshssls ll1sA sehss,'s heshsv
ssan vas bsassa iast night bv ne
Cutlg School ssvsn. he intssssholastie
ehaUolons, by TIRE score q 70 .. Nov
nochslls was eusplaysd IN every depart.
uBsat ~ tie sams. aithsusA thsy sAows1
Upq4 shauns, but uhsy lacked team
work Lawson q cutiss scersa Ne
peQt tsiee. While tes. Ne cvtise svvss.
The evening world., 1915-03-16

Do0v UOoo0 o - Uoooos
ne be1y sf 3 man about nfty yyars
csd 0oated ashere at the foot of Bay
rwnty-sseoad Street. hath Beach. this
mernins. He xcss 9 coat rensAc If ir,sn q
Tor q p. Wharton q No. ~ Syrtis Ave.
inquiry Sv; ~ a tSe ksrtis % Avenue % sdSrss: sS;
,si:s 70 '9Sss. s. eny %: c:s .k;s cse kTsC g::,
I = ekss IN height md wsiShS1 aSeai
The evening world., 1915-03-16

/. Wemsn's untrismnsd shapss--
vide aseortment n gendsrus blue.
doll gold. Burgundy. black. brown.
ross and sand, o9c 10 33.SS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23
Alluring Organize Frocks.

The shops are showing the most al
Turing little frocks of white or pastel
tinted organizes. One sweet model in
flesh tint has a full short skirt of two
tiers gathered on a rather high baby
waist and girdled simply with a black
velvet ribbon with four full blown pink
roses finishing the front. The full
waist is sleeveless and cut low and
round in the neck. Over it is worn a
bolerO effect of lace With tiny little puff
sleeves but 4 third of the way to the
b This is evidently a forerunner
and perhaps We should say a fore
armer of the threatened absolutely
sleeveless frock for summer afternoon
wear. Pale yellow organdie dresses
with two tered skirts in two tones Of
yellow look like inverted daffodils, and
a pink II ruffled from waist to ankle
has all the beauty of a full blown rose.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE

Whereas. default has been made in the condi-
lions nf a CERTAIN mortgage made and executed
to Geo. o, Forman, as mortgage, which mort
gage is dated the 18th day of February, 1905,
and was filed for record in the office of the Re-
gister of Deeds, in and for Cavalier county.
North Dakota, on the 9th day of March, A. D.,
1905. at nine O'Clock a. m, and there recorded in
Book 53 of Mortgages, on Page 3S1, which mort
April, 1eo5. duly assigned to James F. Cravens,
which assignment was filed for record In the
office of the Register of Deeds, in and for Cava-
ller county, North Dakota, on the 18th day of
July, 1903, at three O'Clock p. M, and there re-
corde i in Book 81 of Mortgages, on Page 46S.
And thereafter and on the Sth day of February,
1913, was duly assigned to Minnie Cravens Of
assignment was filed for record in the Office of
the Register of Deeds in and for Cavalier county
North Dakota, on the eth day of September,
1918. at 200 O'Clock p. m, and there recorded
in Book 81 of assignments on Page o..
Said default consists in the failure of said
mortgagoE to pay or cause to be paid the prin,
February 18th. 1905, for Ono Thousand Dollars,
(S1ooo!.0U, executed by j. o. Blichfeldt, together
with interest thereon. which note was secured
by the mortgage allowed described.
And, Whereas, by the terms of said mortgage
the said assignee was authorized to pay the
taxes on the said property and by virtue of said
authority did on the 9th day of July. 1915. pay
to the County of Cavalier the taxes on said
property to the amount of Thirty-One and 55-1OC
Dollars ($31.5O which said taxes with interest
thereon since the dateo of payment by the terms
of said mortgage become Il part of the debt
secured by said mortgage.
Now Therefore, Notice is hereby given that
by virtue of the power of sale contained therein,
the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale OF
the promises described in and conveyed by said
mortgage, viz:
The west half OF the northwest quarter of Sec
ton thirteen, and the east half of the northeast
unarter of Section fourteen, in Township One
Hundred Sixty-One, north of Range Fifty-SeveI
west of the Fifth Principal Meridian, in Cava
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23
SELECTING BREEDERS.
Only Fowls of Vigorous Constitutions
Should Be Chosen.

Every poultryman should understand
that the general health OF his tiocks,
both Young and old birds. depends in Il
large measure upon his system of man
agencnt. Perfect physical condition is
a barrier against most diseases. 1t is
all important, therefore, that the health
and viGor of the breeding stock shall
be carefully preserved and the chicks
from which this stock is renewed shall
have every painstaIing care and at
tcntion. so that they will resist the in
~.cr;toII of disease and grow thrifty and
strong.
Good hatchcs Of strong, vigorous
chicks must come from breeding stock
having strong and vigorous conSti1u-
tons. This statement cannot be made
toe cmphatically. as the success or fail
urN of the poultry keeper depends upon
the vitality and vi@or of the breeding
stock.
Breeding stock for next season should
be selected now. The 1911 pullctS
which have shown their ability TO pro
Guce large numbers of eggs during the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23
MAIDS WEAR
pink CORSETS
The Suggestion of the Flesh Tint
Particularly Liked For Evening
Wear Under Habiliments
Which Affect This Color.

Now that the dainty" season has
come many girls are buying corsets Of
a pale pink color whose hue matches
the delicate nuance of the chiffon com
bination or the crepe dc chine CANT
sole. 1t is a happy idea to have pink
corsets to wear with ones evening
froclAs, as the suggestion of the flesh
tint, which is found in nearly all even
ing habiliments, is thereby intensified.
However, the practical woman will
stick to the all white stays. 1t is as
tonishing the variety Of models that
are being offered, and even more so is
the low price at which good corsets
are now sold. In Paris the woman of
average means thinks nothing Of pay
ing seven or eight dollars Il pair for the
important foundation garment, realiz-
ing that III success of her gown or
tallleur very greatly depends on the
sort Of corset over which it is nodded.
The ErenchWoman prefers to econo-
miZe on her outer apparel rather than
St tH> NoiSSl pdJ iltlC III lltIl ia IL L.
not necessary to pay an cxorbitantly
high price for the latter. The domestic
manufacturer has reduced corset max.
ing to something of q science. He has
been at considerable pains to study the
various types of figures possessed by
the women who are his patrons. He
has solved the important matter of fab
ric, weight, durability and cost, and he
has evolved excellent models with ;
minimum of boning and very shapely
and comfortable at that.
For the girl who likes Il bit Of color
it is rather Il pretty idea to have Tho
corset lacings of pale blue or pale pinl
to match the ribbons of her lingerie
SILK laclngS are to be recommended al
ways, because, while their cost is great
err in the beginning, they wear better
are softer against the vertebrate ant
therefore more hygienic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23
POULTRY
an0 EGGS
FEEDING FOWLS PROPERLY.
Balanced Ration Suitable For Both
Winter and GUNNER.

Winter and GUNNER.
Following is Il ration for fowls that
has been used successfully in many
plants, say, the Iowa Homestead. 1t
is very easily compounded, and the
grains are available on almost every
grain farm:
BY weight, wheat. ten parts; corn,
ten parts; oats, five parts. This should
be fed in litter at the rate Of about two
quarts at each feed for fifty hens,
though it is safe to give busy biddies
and especially Lcghorn biddies all they
will consume. 1t is not how little but
how much u layers can be coaxed
to change into high priced eggs.
In the matter of the proportions we
would change the corn to five parts
mcr months. From actual experience
we would not change oats for any 9th
er two grains i'll existence.
In addition, this dry mash is kept
before the hens in the afternoon only:
Middlings, six parts; cornmeal, six
parts; bran. three parts; oilmeal, three
parts; alfalfa meal, II part; beef
scraps, five parts. This ration is COM
pounded by weight.
IN the summer freshly cut alfalfa,
clover or any green feed that grows
so ~aiundantly may be given. In the
winter mangels, sproutcd oats or any
thing available in green feed may be
given, together With crushed oyster
shells, grit and, if YOU have it, milk.
1.-THE sweet or sour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-09-23

past six months and have continued
to develop into strong, vigorous hens
should be set aside for breeders.
Careful selection should be made OF
the pullets which have best Withstood
the effects Of close confinement and
heavy feeding Of highly concentrated
rations. These are the pullets which
have proved their right to be selected
as the parents Of the future flock.
They should be given special attention.
The regular egg producing ration
should not be cut off too suddenly, but
the feeding should be arranged so that
there will be 4 gradual reduction of
concentrated, stimulating feeds with
the substitution of q complete diet Of
green foods.
The prospective breeding flock should
be removed to quarters where the birds
have access to free range, absolute
quiet, plenty of grass and clover and,
above all, ample shade and an abun-
dance of pure cold water.
If the change Of environment and
diet has been gradual there is little
danger Of forcing the mott. which is
exhausting to the fowl.
The male birds are much better
when kept by themselves in runs.
where each bird may remain quiet and
not be annoyed by the others. The
males must be kept in perfect physical
condition and not reduced to the ex-
IRENE, which seems to benefit the hens.
Their diet should always be nutritious.