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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
WHAT MEXICO ONCE WAS

There was time when the United States
was not so large in area as Mexico. The empire
that Spain claimed included Texas. California,
Arizona and New Mexico and other Western
lands even before Louisiana was bought
In the days before this country acquired
Texas and before other areas had been bought
Mexico and the United States were of about the
same size The Mexican boundaries have
shrunk. those OF the United States have eX-
panded. Now Mexico has only about one-fourth
the area of the United States.
Mexico today contains about 7s5 900 square
miles. 1t is as large as Great Britain, France,
Germany Austria and ireland, But the five
largest States of this country Texas. California,
Montana, New Mexico and Arizona, exceed all
Mexico in area. The border between this eoun-
try and Mexico is about 1900 miles long and for
400 miles Is easily crossed at most seasons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

For the first time since February, 1914 the
British nation has shown itself terrified by the
German submarine campaigns. 1t is easy to
recall the derisiye taunts about The Day.
which followed the first feeble attempts
against British shipping. We remember with
a pang how derision turned to horror when
The Lusitania sank. The next reaction came
eftar March /, this year. when the new cam
paign began. apparently without serious re-
suits Since then the amount OF tonnage lost
% Britain and TO neutrals has been enormous
About seventy-fiye vessels have been sunk in
SIX weeks, and some discretion Is being used
by the submarine commanders. for the ton
mage Of those sunk Is very large. England
has taken her medicine bravely but an end
has como 70 her patience and two indications
of her growing terror at the prospect OF
ISOLATION were made IN the last week. One Is
the proposal that neutrals buy interned Ger
man vessels and use them. with a guarantee
Ehaf they VIII not be attacked This comes
from Lord Robert Cecil minister Of war
srade. and Is England's beIated acceptance OF
an e1fer made almost soon as the war be-
gan Al that time Germany was willing to
SEN Since then the German Government has
Ior1Iddan 3 sale. and the early refusal Of
England has worked asainst her with almost
poetic Justice. for L Is clear that her object
- nat psarh e prevent money from going
s. s squeeze rsf possible eem-
z nf aenfzais 4ae seeona sgap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
and backward at the buckles or hips saying
in sngsong:

in sngsong:
My father and mother
Are sick in bed
And 1 must learn how
To make hucklejee bread.
Then up with your feet
And down with your head,
And that is the way
To make hucklejee bread.
Juberous, adj. dubious doubtful. Also
jubersome
Me, H.. my property. "He moved his fence
several feet over on me-"
Open ones heart. V. phr.. to be generous,
usually in irony. "Ie opened his heart and
gave a nickel to the cause"
Slanguage, H., humorous contamination of
slang and language.
Sound on the goose, adj. phr.. reliable; de.
pendable.-1O Kansas Supreme Court Rec.
ords p. sol.
Topsy-stove, H., heater with two holes on
top for cooking.
White horse or mule, n. phr., diluted alco-
hol used as beverage.
En- Route
War talk is one of the new languages. We
don't mean the slang of the trenches. We
mean-but let's retell the story:
The commercial traveller seated himself in
the corner seat and carefully adjusted his
portmanteau on the floor.
Then he handed a newspaper to passen-
ger opposite and remarked: Another of those
dispatch riders captured, you see! they don't
know the A. b, c of their business"
II suppose you could teach them?" remarked
the man opposite. with an attempt at sar-
casm.
We'll, think You don't know Jones' I
suppose-Jones, of Birmingham? Smart man
he is! Well he went out to the Transvaal
with the YeOmanry. He was given some dis
patches to carry, but he didn't get caught
No, sir He had his head shaved and then had
the message tattooed on his scalp. Then he ap-
piled his hair restorer and he felt safe. He
was stopped three times and searched but
of course nothing was found Finally he
reached his destination had his head shaved
again and went to show his head to the gem
eral Oh, he was smart, I tell you And now
gentlemen, if any of you would like to try
bottle of our 'Grow.up Hair Restorer, price
three shillings and siXpence, I will give a
written guarantee that-Thank YOU sir
Three-and-sxpence from ten shlings leaves
six-and-siX Good day; get out here"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

I. Karl Liebknecht IL the most prominent Ger
Socialist.
2. A prune Is n dried plum.
8. oliver Goldsmith wrote "The Vicar of Wake
field"
4. Havre, France, Is the temporary capital OF
Belgium.
8. a kilometer is about three-hfths of n mills,
q. Flrst-clRss seaman. S288 to S42O; second
class, S22s to $780, third class, S19a to
S264.
I. MalSlnE II impossible to surrender.
q. Mohammed Is supposed to have been born
nbOut $40 and to have died about 632.
D. The area of Philadelphia Is 120h square
miles.
10. Democratic,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

tom Of famine-fright comes from a member
of Parliament from Liverpool, which corre-
spends to Hamburg even in the violence of
language used by It's Deputies A Mr.. Hous-
ton threatens that II neutrals do not buy or
lake over German ships England will boycott
their ports. Obviously the reason for the
threat is fear of loss Of shipping. II neutrals
refuse England may not have the wherewithal
for successful boycott. Meanwhile it is good
to note that American shipyards are very busy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

Editor Of "WhGt DO You RnotU"-Kindy pub.
lish in your valuable column some names suit.
able for social club just about to organize
The members are from is TO 81 years. S. b.
Many names might be suggested. But the
best name would hardly he chosen at random
without knowledge of the locality and nature
of the organization of the various activities
of the members Clubs are sometimes named
after famous men and of the city or
district or after memorable events connected
with their organization. Perhaps 1t would be
hest to consider what leading purpose holds you
together and name your club accordingly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

sir-Across a table in the palmroom OF the
Bellevue-StTatfOrd the bronzed man was saying:
Il asked for a gin rickey in Bermuda and had
TO explain what wanted. They had no lines.
/ ordered consignment of them, and when
they arrived ] became popular at once. / was
the hero of the hour"
"AhF exclaimed my wife-bless her!-"you
were in the limelght as 1t were" w.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

What a great many people want to know
is why the Governor decided to withdraw as
a result of the Oliver "blackmail." He changed
his mind after much arguing on the part of
his advisers; but why did he ever get himself
into position where it was necessary to
change II?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

A talking machine company in Camden has
announced extra dividend of 20 per cent,
which is very puzzing. Arguing on the
grounds that all prosperity is due to the war,
we must assume that the talking machine has
been supplying most of the labors of Congress
these past few months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
absent, Yet Present"

Editor Of "IVhat Do You Rnot0"-Dld BuIwer
Lytton write the lines,
"A twofod existence,
am where thou art?
VIII you please print at least few stanzAs
of the poem? II. b. DILLON.
absent. Yet Present" a poem by Lord Lytton,
Is, in part, as follows:
AS the flight of a river
That flows to the sea,
My soul rushes
In tumult TO thee.
A twofold existence,
/ where thou art;
My heart in the distance
Beats close to thy heart.
Look up, am near thee
/ gaze on thy face;
l see thee, hear thee,
l feel thine embrace.
AS a magnets control on
The steel II draws to II
Is the charm OF thy soul on
The thoughts that pursue it
And absence but brlghtens
The eyes that miss.
And custom but heightens
The spell of thy kiss.
1t is not from duty
Though that may be owed
1t Is not from beauty.
Though that be bestowed.
But all that care for,
And all that know
Is that, Without wherefore,
/ worship thee SO.
twofold existence
1 am where thou art:
Hark. hear ID ths distance
Ths beat Of my hearti
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

The refusal of City Hall to topple down is
positive insult to obstructionists and others
who want the kind of rapid transit that would
compel patrons to the surface cars.
Strange. isn't it. that even the TwinIng plan
called for a subway under the building?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
MEXICO BREEDS VILLAS

order must be restored in Mexico by some
one. Cnrranzas request for the withdrawal
OF our troops must not he welcomed as n
pretext for shirkinR American responsibilities
to the civilization of the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

Apparently it never occurred to the Kaiser
TO give up war during Lent Nor to the
French to give up Verdun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Wasn't 1t "Kitty Casey?

Editor Of "What DO You Rnow"-I read I'm.
terested's" request for information about Kitty
Murphy's Graduation Gown" and think he must
refer to kitty Casey's Graduation Gown"
poem which will be found in "Canzoni." by T.
A DAILY. Poeticus
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Easter Monday Dances

Editor Of "Whdt DO You RnoD"-How can I
know what good balls scheduled for Easter
Monday night in Philadelphia? READER.
Information about entertainments to which
the public is admitted will be found in the ad.
Vertisng columns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

n I'VE me where TO stand and will move the
VI earth; give me length of arm and will
steal the stars; give me thirst enough and
will drain the rivers OF the world; but what
can you give me with which can drive golf
ball $40 yards? HHH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
What Do You Know?

Queries of general interest t0iH be dnstDered
IN this column. Ten questions, the ANSWERS
to ,Ohich every 1Oell-intormed person should
bnotO are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

Speaking of Roosevelt, his enemies may yet
love him for the friends he has made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Our Correspondent in Flanders


TIME most curious souvenir of the great war
L that has come under the observation of your
correspondent is a siXteen-inch shell that,
failing to explode, fell into a farmhouse with
just sufficient velocity to penetrate a dainty
Dresden china saucer, one of the thrifty
housewives treasures. Most remarkably tho
terrible engine Of destruction lodged in the
saucer, protrudinE on either side, and max
ing a clean, round hole, without otherwise
splitting or defacing the fragile piece of brio
a-brac
The description of this striking occurrence
was given to your correspondent by an Eng
lish Tommie who actually witnessed it. His
truthfulness is beyond question.
Before his enlistment he was in charge of
the bureau of adjustment in a large depart
ment store. A. A.
Following this key" NJ. c. K. at length works
out the following startling result:
81, Elizabeth, Rex, wrote these plays
Queen Lawyer,
Doctor Poet,
Hid in Shahespeare's name
Do lie"
N. Y. Telegraph.
Ingenious isn't it? Especially the yelled
reference to the pqtative boyhood of REX"
Elizabeth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

Transit Work Stands Still.-Headline.
The limit of a columns width unquestion.
ably prevented the prefix of Rapid"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

HedUen Is not dltoays dn0rU tohen he strikes,
Bat most chdstiSes those aohom he likes.
John Pomfret
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

"As silent a Brumbaugh on checks" New
simile to replace outworn figure about the
Sphinx.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

THE more men act like monkeys, the better
health they have" says Dr. Ira Walton Drew.
Maybe that accounts for the excellent health
Of some OF our statesmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

Henry Watterson says that within 100 years
Europe will be "all republican" But that
won't alarm Uncle Henry, If the grand old
Commonwealth of Kentucky can be held in the
Democratic fold
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

1t might not be such bad job IL the army
that went after Villa finally landed Carranza
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

A long drive of $40 yards is required for
the l1th hole, After dropping his ball in the
18th hole, a distance of $50 yards, the player
will drive 3l5 yards TO the 10th hole $40
yards to the 18th and $50 yards to the final
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

The British Grand Fleet of over 100 ships
has been located But not by the Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
The OgOntz
optinist
Says

Optlmlst
Says;
/ brought home a
new servant-girl last
night. Her names
Theodosia. I'm almost
certain she'll be still
with US when l get
home this evening. be-
cause her names the
longest we ever had in
our kitchen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Domestic Distichs

Why, when they whitewash walls and shelves
Do coons put so much on themselves?
4. Thumb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

When the Germans get through with Yer
dun there won't be any Germans left.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

A German submarine did not torpedo the
Sussex, it appears. Maybe the Bulgarians
did 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
At Adjacent Desks

The shrimp-Have you got a long envelope?
The Honey Bee-No but I've got two short
ones
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Panhandler's Patter
being novel songs and dances designed to raise
a nickel two)

IL
Say. Sport, you know how It is yourself.
! was drinkin' too much last night an
now wait minute, If l was to asst
youse fur ten cents to git drink you might
think wanted to buy soup with 1t
but I wouldn't lie to youse, boss; II you got a
headache powder about youse I'll take it--or
know where 1 git one fur dime.
reported by j. w. S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
NATIONAL POINT OF view

A descendant OF William Penn wanted exemp-
ton from military service in England because Of
his ancestors peace principles. But the sword
proved mightier.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Georgia Is beginning TO show some interest In
uplift and reform. Atlanta has adopted an ord
nance prohibiting the sale Of peanuts "a the
theatres Of the city, some day We may expect
the state 70 get around 70 the problem of lypeh-
ins.-proFldenea Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

THE POET IN HIS GARRETT
! sing of Springl I knolU it's here
And that grim aCiRtcr's DER,
Because n,y ink-tCeH has been clear
OF ice this lCccb or more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14

And these ara the answers to yesterdays:
Dare 70 GIVE Devil All'Gst villa dsad or aiiQsr,
DzlAnl then u cola aG1n as1Eaa-The Daclaratioa
- -.----.---z--
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-14
Anagram Contest

Anagram Contest
The days mail brought this one eligible
entry.
A THUNDER GOD.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12

The Prohibition club met in the
parlor of the Y. M. c. A building
Friday evening for a short business
meeting, after which a social time was
enjoyed.
A parlor and ladies' rest room is
furnished in the Y. M. c. A building
in connection with the City mission
Any of the ladies from ST. Johnsbury
or from surrounding towns who are in
town for the day are at liberty to
use the room at any time. The build
ing is always open and the parlor is
on the left directly opposite the
reading room. The room is costly
furnished and there are plenty of
easy chairs and there is always cur
rent literature on the table. The
room contains a nice piano that any,
one may use who wants to. Mr.
Marshall, superintendent Of the mis-
sion, cordially invites the use of this
parlor by any ladies in or from out
of town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12

George w. Bolton of West Burke
was bound over to the December term
of the Caledonia County court in the
sum of $1,000 Friday when he faced
Judge Frye in the st. Johnsbury mu-
nicipal court on a charge of having
performed an illegal operation about
/ 10 days ago on Miss Anna Gunderson
of Bridgeport, Conn.
The complaint upon which he was
arrested was made by the authorities
at the Littleton hospital to which she
was taken after a collapse in the
home in Littleton where she was en-
ployed, a few days after the opera
ton. Upon being notified by the hos
pital authorities concerning the case,
States Attorney Norton of Lydon-
vile had the necessary papers serv-
ed on Bolton at West Burke.
At the hearing before Judge G. c.
Frye in the municipal court it deyel-
oped that Miss Gunderson came from
Bridgeport to st. Johnsbury in com
pang with Miss Hayes of this place.
who had been visiting there. Upon
learning of the girls condition she
was advised to see if she could not
obtain medical help. Someone sug-
gested that if she went to Doctor
Bolton, at West Burke, that possibly
he would help her.
From the girls story it appears
that when she went to Bolton and
asked if anything could be done and
if so would he consent to perform
such an operation, he replied that he
would, in the present circumstances
for a fee of So, which amount the
girl did not have at the time but
promised to pay as soon as she was
able. 1t was brought out at the trial
that after the completion of the op-
Grafton Bolton allowed the girl to
leave without proper treatment or in
structions. She came to St. Johns
bury and from here went 20 LittletOn
where employment was offered her
as a domestic in a private home. AL
though sick from the effects of the
treatment which she had undergone
she managed to do the work for a
day or two and then suddenly col
lapsed and was taken to the Littleton
hospital for treatment.
She was able to leave the hospital
Thursday and was brought to ST.
Johnsbury by Sheriff Worthen to ap-
pear in court Friday against Bolton.
Although the defendant did not plead
guilty the testimony offered together
with his past record was enough TO
warrant holding him in bonds for the
December term of court.
The defendant, George w. Bolton, |
resides in West Burke village where |
he is commonly known in and around
town as Doctor" Bolton. He has
been a resident there for between 5 |
and 20 years, and does little gard |
ening, when not practicing medicine |
as the opportunity offers. He has
some knowledge of medicine but has {
never passed the state board exam
nations nor been accredited with
even receiving a diploma from any
school.
A few years ago a law was passed !
in the state requiring all doctors who |
were not legally registered in this
state to pass examinations before the |
state board.
At that time Bolton was practicing !
to some extent but when the law was
enforced never registered but contin-
ued practicing as quietly as possible |
such cases as came to him. The au-
thorities at different times have tried
to convict him and at one time he wa:
sentenced to pay a fine in the Essex
county court.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12
L. $. winl1ley Loses Finger.

L. S. Winkley of Passumpsic had
the index finger of his right hand sew
cred while running a small board saw
Thursday. Mr.. Winkley is employ
ed by L. II. Lackie and was saving
a few boards for use about the place
on a circular saw. In some maner
his hand was thrown upon the saw
resulting in the loss Of the index fin
ger at the knuckle joint, and severe
decorations to the hand in which many
stitches had to be taken to close up
the wounds. He went to Brightlook
hospital for treatment and remained
until Friday morning when he re-
turned to Passumpsic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12
Removing Overhead Wires.

The laying of the underground
wooden conduits for the wires to
which the overhead telephone wires
will be connected has progressed
from above Main and Maple streets
almost to the corner of Eastern ave-
nue.. Much labor has been put into
the work by the telephone company
for besides ditching out, many feet
of cement was laid and the road put
back in as good condition as it was
before. When the work is completed
the connections will be made at each
end of the underground service and
the wires above the street will be re-
moved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12
TROUT ARE ABUNDANT
BattenIxiH River Reported Better
Fishing Grounds Than Ever.

Bennington, July 9.-NoJ in many
years has the trout fishing in the
Battenki1l river, which flows through
the northern half of Bennington
county, been so good as during the
present season. The frequent rains
have kept the stream and its numer-
GUS stributaries above the normal
height, and as there has been little
warm weather, the fish still keep the
swift water instead of seeking the
deep holes as is their habit when the
temperature of the water rises.
The Battenkill was stocked with
brown trout in 1909 and the fish have
been caught in increasing numbers
for several seasons. This year more
brown trout are being caught and the
fish are running larger.
Trout weighing in the viniclty OF
two pounds have been taken by a
number of fishermen; one specimen is
reported to have tipped the scales at
five pounds, but the best catch or the
season goes to the credit of Fred l..
Lafam of this village, fish meas
uring % inches and weighing IA
pounds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12
WEST BURKE
MAN Is HELD
Bound Over to December Term of
Court on Charge of Performing
An Illegal Operation
DOCTOR" C. W. BOLTON

Girl Came to St. Johnsbury With
Friend and Later Went to West
Burke for Operation After Which
She Found Work In LitttletOn,
Collapsed, Taken to Hospital.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12

Twin Safe Gas & Electric company
to light the highway between the vii
lagos Of st. Johnsbury and St. Johns
bury Center for a period of five years
at rate not to exceed the rate of
the old contract.
There was very little discussion.
Both motions were made by David z.
Porter and Selectman A F. Lawrence
explained why the contract had not
been renewed. II. Fl. Carr was elect
ed chairman TO serve in the absence
of Moderator A. F. Stone. The bust
ness of the meeting did. not last over
10 minutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-12
PLAN GOOD RACING.
County Fair Asso. Representatives
Meet at st. Johnsbury House.

A meeting of the secretaries Of the
Lamoile, Orleans and Caledonia coun-
~ Playground associations was held
at the st. Johnsbury House Friday
afternoon. o. NJ. Waterman of Nor
risville, c. E. Hamblet and A. S.
Drew of Barton met with the local
secretary, w. Q. Rochleau, to dis
cuss the classes for the races to be
held at the fairs.
No definite plans have been made
as yet but one of the best racing
cards shown in years are expected at
each of the county fairs.