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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
BOWLING SCORES.

With the tournament nearly thru the
different teams are anxious to see
who is who.
There will be game between Lewis
ton and Grangeville Saturday, March
18th. Lewiston is coming here to play.
Try to come and help the boys out
We will have to give them return
game. You may reserve your seats at
the cigar store. If you can t come send
some of the family, Wen be looking
for you.
The following scores were made dur
ing the week:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
STORAGE ROOM.

l have arranged the basement Of INV
store room for the storage Of goods Of
all kinds and am prepared to take the
very best Of care Of any and all goods
stored with me. The room IL fire.proof.
dry and clean and win assume all res.
possibility for goods stored. Charges
VIII be reasonable. Lingo Furniture
exchange. a'-"t - - 3s-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09
SIGN OF GOOD DIGESTION.

When you see q cheerful and hapE
old lady you may know that she ~
good digestion. If your indigesun%%
is impaired or if you do not REM
your meals take dose of Champ@s
lain's Tablets. They strengthen "
stomach, improve the digestion y.
cause a gentle movement of the DOW"
Obtainable everywhere.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-09

The sign before the above Figures
indicates below zero.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12

President Taft's scheme to abolish,
postmasters looks reasonable, as far
as one can Judge from a superficial
glance at the situation. He claims the
government could save "a. 0O0,0 900 an
nually IL his program we're adapted.
why bother a president with trying
to pick an honest, efficient and eco
nomicaI postmaster at DEVILS Lake.
S. DIP" exclaimed the former presi-
dent in a Chicago speech. Il want the
postoff1ce department managed by the
United States as any big business is
managed privately. The deputy post
master named under civil service,
could and should be the executive and
We would have an end of this intermi-
nable politics and actual waste" Mr..
Taft also suggested bureau at Wash
ington, which shall deal with the rail-
roads as to transportation OF govern
ment officials. THE government last
year" Mr.. Taft declared, paid out
$12,00O,000 for railroad transporta-
ton. Pullman car fares and tips.
believe this total could be reduced to
$s,0OO,000 in the first year. I think
the interstate commerce commission
could oppose no obstacle to any effec-
tive plan whereby the federal govern
ment could get at least commuters
Ae|SCS. uWiCk OdZGLLc.i
A Vermont Hill Town.
Culled from the local news of the
windsor Journal is found an item from
Weston which states that its young
people away at school are home for
the holidays. According to this cas-
ual item Weston, with a total popula-
ton in 1910 of but 632, has at the
present time one student at Montpelier
seminary, one at the university Of
Vermont, two at the Lyndon agricuI-
tural school, one at the Chester high.
school, two at the Black River acade-
my at Ludlow and one at Middlebury
college, making six in secondary
schools and two in college. whether
these young people finally settle in
Weston or not 1t shows the qualities
Of force, virility and ambition still reg
nant in that mountain town, and ar
CUES well for the devotion and sacri--
flee Of the parents who make this out
side education possible. 1t is upon
such things as these that the grandeur
of Vermont is built.-Springfield Re
porter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
INDISCRETION COST HIM LIFE
Ambassador "Talked Too Much" and
the Result Was Unpleasant for
Himself and Others.

In a History of the Turks" Chal.
of crusaders sailing toward Constants
nipple in the beginning of the thirteenth
century, was becalmed at the entrance
of the Hellespont. At that time there
was at the court of Athens an ambas
sador of the king of France, who set
out in galley to visit the chiefs of the
feet. The admiral confided to him
that he had been ordered to take Con.
stantinople by surprise. The ambas-
sador spoke of the difficulties and dam
gers of this passage as it was between
two banks from which ballistae could
hurl upon the vessels enormous stones,
boiling oil, and, above all, Greek fire.
The admiral revealed to him that the
governors of the forts would make
little resistance, as they had been
bribed. The envoy was so pleased that
as soon as he had returned to land he
had great trouble to hold his tongue.
He was heard to prophesy in mysteri-
GUS words that the famous passage
would soon be forced. AS there were
spies on all sides, the words of the am
basSador were soon carried to Con-
stantinople. When the fleet presented
itself in the Hellespont the catapults
of the Turks manifested great activity.
The bribed captains of the forts had
been removed and others were in their
places. The indiscreet ambassador
was recalled to Paris and executed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
The curkha,s CHARGE.

That the Indian troops not only re-
spect but love their officers is illus
trated in the following humorous story
from T. P.'s Journal:
A young English subaltern had Just
arrived at the front, and his superior
officers, who were not at all sure of
him, gave an old Hindu soldier of his
regiment orders to keep his eye on
him. The Indian was very proud of
his trust, and looked after the young
fellow as if he had been his own son,
although he was always perfectly re-
spectful and obedient.
Then, one afternoon, the German
across the way started violent bonn
bardment. Carried away by his feel
ings, the boy jumped up and exposed
himself unnecessarily to their fire.
The Gurkha Immediately pulled him
back, pushed him to the floor of the
trench, and sat on him! The young
Englishman struggled to rise, but the
Gurkha sat tight.
Not yet, sahib," he cried, mot yeti"
And it was not until the colonel
gave the order to charge that the con-
scientious Hindu allowed his prisoner
to rise, saluted him respectfully, and
charged the enemy trenches at his
side.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
Treasure Shin Ready.

The staunch old whaler Jeanette is
receiving coat of paint and a power
full engine is being added to her equip
ment in the Pacific shipyard at Ala
media Point, Cal. The jeanette, for a
long time, has lain idle, but now she is
going to sail again on long expedi-
tion to the South seas. She will carry
adventurers to Cacos island to search
for fabulous treasures thought to have
been hidden by Red Jacinto," pirate
chieftain.
The party is to be headed by Capt.
James Brown of Portland, Me-, and is
composed of business men from
Springfield, Mo-, and Kansas City, who
have formed syndicate to finance the
expedition. They will leave Oakland,
CAL, in few days.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
PRESENTED GoLD-HEADED CANE
A. I'll. Mcleod Resigned Presidency of
First National Bank After Fl
Years Service

At the annual meeting of the First
National bank on Tuesday afternoon
A. H. Mcleod resigned after having
held the office of director and presi-
dent for RI years. In recognition of
his services he was presented with
gold headed cane by the directors and
working force of the bank. Just be-
fore the vote for directors was taken
Mr.. Mcleod announced that he wish
ed to retire from the board and also
from the position of president of the
bank. having completed at this time
So years of service as director and Fl
years as president of the institution.
AT the conclusion of the balloting fol
the new board of directors Judge Wal
ter p. Smith spoke most appreciative-
ly of Mr.. McLeod's long and faithful
service both as director and president
of the bank, emphasizing the fact
that harmony had always prevailed
at all the meetings of the board and
that the success of the institution
through the years was due in no
small degree to Mr.. McLeod's sue
cessful leadership. Then, on behalf
of the directors and the working force
of the bank, he presented the retiring
president whit a gold-headed cane.
Mr.. Mcleod responded very feelingly,
thanking all for the spirit of friend
ship that prompted the gift and add
ing that he should always have a
warm spot in his heart for the bank
and all it's associates. On behalf of
the stockholders present John T.
Richie voiced the sentiments of all
by expressing the regret that Mr.. Nc
Leod felt obliged to sever his active
relations with the bank, and con-
graduating the institution for having
so long the benefit of his counsel and
direction. z. S. Waterman was di-
~ected a director to fill the vacancy
caused by Mr.. McLeods resignation.
The others are as follows: C. H. Ste
vens, w. P. Smith, John c. Clark,
Frank H. Brooks, w. A. Kicker, and
H. A. Stanley. John c. Clark was
elected president and c. H. Stevens,
vice-president, at a meeting of the
directors.
Angus Hector Mcleod was born in
Cote ST. George, Ontario, Nov. 20,
1912, coming to st. Johnsbury in 1871.
At that time he purchased the Gale
donna mills where as president of the
A. H. Mcleod Milling company he
built up a large and extensive bust
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
LOCAL GATHERINGS

The pupils of Miss Elizabeth Peck
and Miss Ella Brownell will give re-
citaI at the Academy chapel Friday
evening at eight O'Clock The senior
chorus will sing.
The Passumpsic Savings Bank f.
now paying to depositors its regular
dividend of 4@o. The annual meeting
comes this afternoon and a more ex-
tended account win be given nexi
week.
The Outlook club met Jan.
with Mrs. Mabel Moffett, Lafayette
street The subject of food values was
very Interestingly handled by Miss
Ina Underwood and listened to very
attentively by all. A good number OF
members was present. Several mat
ters Of business were acted upon The
next meeting will be held at Mrs
Blanche Chickering's home, 43 Gale
donia street, Jan. 26.
An open meeting of the College
club will be held on Jan. Is, at p
m, at the Fairbanks Museum. Judge
Walter p Smith will speak on 1.-The
Juvenile Court" The work of this
court is OF great interest on account
of its educational, philanthropic and
social influence.
The following letters are advertis-
ed for the week ending Jan. s: Ladies
Mrs. f. B. Allen, Mrs. Isabelle Brig
ham, Miss Stella Crosby, Mrs. Wilson
Hopkins, Miss Grace Roy Mis-:
Blanche Silver, Mrs. H. M. Stratton
Mrs. e. RI. Wheeler; gentlemen. w. f.
Abbott. c. F. Davis. Dolf Ezro, Rev
f. H. Laird, George Mieullieur. Ed
ward O'Neil. E. e. Waters.
The Sunday school teachers train.
ing class will meet Thursday evening
Of this week instead of Friday at the
Museum. Rev. +. S. Tolman will con-
duct the Bible study.
The Woman's Relief Corps won
the dinner set given by the Globe
theatre Saturday afternoon on a
ticket belonging to Mrs. Eda Battles
and presented them by her. Last
evening the corps gave well-attend-
ed whist party.
The ladies of st. Andrews Episco-
pal church will have a quilting and
box lunch at the parish room on
Thursday. Jan. IS, at 10 o'clock. A
cordial invitation is extended to all
the ladies in the church.
Sheriff Worthen was in South
Ryegate last week and arrested Leon
Patch and Alta Ladeau for an alleged
assault on a five year old child.
The first of a series of five meet
ings will be held at the Summerville
school house Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 with Rev. Frederick B. Richards
as speaker.
The Christmas cantata "Bethle-
hem given by the North church Choir
us will be repeated next Sunday eve
ming at Z o'clock.
The Snowshoe club will start
from the Athenaeum Wednesday eve
ming at 7:45. After the tramp sup
per will be served at G. A. r. hall, fol-
lowed by a general good time. All in
terested are cordially invited to tramp,
others not wishing to are welcome al
the hall for the supper and fun.
st. Aloysius parish will have a
whist party this evening at knights
of Columbus hall,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
REFJTES THE CANAL THEORY
Member Of British Astronomical A.
ISOLATION Takes Issue With Sci
entists Concerning Mars.

According to the report on the 1903
opposition OF Mars, published by the
section for the observation of Mars"
of the British Astronomical associa-
ton, under the direction of E. M. An
toniadi, "the alleged existence of a
geometrical network of canals on
Mars has received a lasting and I'M
answerable eonfutation." Mr.. Anton
iadi had the advantage of using on
Mars the great Meudon refractor, the
most powerful telescope in the Old
World. In working with smaller in
struments he himself had, like other
observers, obtained frequent glimpses
of narrow, straight lines, but in the
Meudon instrument these lines were
seen only when the definition was
bad and the image of the planet "har-
ing" With good seeing, complex
natural structure of the so-called con
tinental" regions of the planet was re-
vealeo, variety of irregular bands
row lines drawn by Schiaparelli, Low
ell and others. Mr.. Antoniadi pro-
nounces the geometrical lines, and al
so the doubling of the lines, mere OPP
tical illusions, and presents a large
number of his own drawings side by
side with those made of the same reg
ions by SchiapareIli and Lowell, in
support of this contention. He notes
that the markings which Schiaparelli
only glimpsed with his modest S115-
inch refractor were held quite steadily
in the 32A inch refractor at Meudon.
Scientific American.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12

Wood Pulp Substitute for Cotton.
A German chemist is working on q
process which is expected to make
wood pulp available as a substitute for
cotton in the manufacture of high
power explosives. The pulp is pre-
pared and made into sheets much the
same as in the manufacture of paper.
The only difficulties yet remaining
arise from the fact that the material
contains impurities which make the
explosive uncertain and highly danger
Gus to handle.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12

ness as well as adding materially to
the company's plant. On Oct. 1. 1910.
he retired from this corporation. He
has also faithfully served both the
town and village in years past, having
been a lister and village Trustee. For
several years he has been one Of the
directors of E. & T. Fairbanks & Co.
His connection with the First Ma
tional bank dates from April 26, 1880
when he was chosen director to sue
coed l.. G. Mathews, deceased. In
1894 he was elected vice. president, an
Office which he held for two years, and
on Jan. IA, 1896, he was elected presi-
dent to succeed the late Col Franklin
Fairbanks. His long record as presi-
dent of the institution is almost equal
to that of the banks first president,
Hon. Luke P. Poland, who was presi-
dent from it's organization in 1854 un.
til his resignation in 1886, a period of
nearly % years. During 81 years of
faithful and conscientious service Mr..
Mcleod has seen the bank steadily
grow in strength and popularity, car
rying it through the severe panic or
1893 and other times of almost equal
financial stringency. He combined a
conservatism with a keen judgment of
men and business affairs and has been
universally regarded as one of our
most successful and substantial bust
ness men. Possessed of a wonderful
memory it proved a great help both
to him and the bank he served in de-
Gliding the intricate problems that
come before the directors of such in
situations. His retirement at this time
marks the browning achievement of a
busy and active life and a host of
Ell dc 1of
such a record as was voluntarily end
ed yesterday.
Merchants National Bank.
At the annual meeting of the Mer-
chants National bank, held yesterday
afternoon, the officers reported a very
satisfactory year. The following di-
rectors were elected: Gilmore T. Ide
Harry Blodgett, Alex Cochran of Wells
River, DR.. T. r. Stiles, George II.
Cross, Leslie H. Thornton of West
Barnet and Charles w. Ruiter. The
directors organized and elected E. T.
Ide, president; Harry Blodgett, vice
president; Charles w. Ruiter, cashier;
and Frank H. Philburt, assistant
cashier.
Reelected Officers.
The Caledonia National bank of
Danville held it's annual meeting yes
terday afternoon and elected the old
board of directors, who organized with
the same officers as last year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
WALDEN

On Tuesday, Jan. IS, at 1880 p. m
the. Rev. J. P. Grassland will lecture
at the Methodist church on 1.-The De-
signation of the Pew" Special must
cal items, vocal and instrumental. Re-
freshments will be served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
Reelected Officers.

Reelected Officers.
The Caledonia National bank of
Danville held it's annual meeting yes
terday afternoon and elected the old
board of directors, who organized with
the same officers as last year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
TRAILERS LEAD LEAGUE
White SOx Win from Tigers and Trail
ers Beat Jitneys by Small
MEnvuurfn

On Tuesday night of last week the
Tigers again fell, and this time before
the White Sox. The big difference in
pinfall was aided by Moore's work
which averaged 91h.
On Friday night the Trailers won
from the Jitneys by eight lins. This
was the most interesting game yet
rolled, the winners being drawn from
the last box.
The nipfa11.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12
RECORD for the Cold Smell.

The past week has brought the frs
really cold spell" of this winter will
three mornings of below zero tempera
lures. The last day of December gave
a record OF -15o. and on January
the minimum temperature was Is
The thermometer readings for the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12

There will be a leap year social at
the home of II. z. Turner, Friday.
Jan. 81, under the auspices of the
Christian Endeavor society.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-01-12

Games This Week.
Wednesday. c. c. VS.. Ind.
Friday. A. G. VS.. Stars.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
MRS. c. G. COLE.

breath, Lucille Leonard, Nancy
Younkman. Lucille Cusac, Mabel
Barnard and Katherine Moran were
hostesses of the affair
Miss Murray has resigned and will
leave shortly for her home in Kan
sas City.
Mrs C. II. Carpenter, sol South
Cincinnati avenue. was hostess of q
lovely st. Patrick's day luncheon on
Friday, when she entertained to
pay compliment to Mrs. w. l.. Con-
molly of Pleasantville. Pa, who is a
guest In the home of Mr.. and Mrs
w. c. Connolly of Crosbie Heights.
The table decorations of green car
nations. the place cards and favors
followed out the st. Patrick's sug-
Gestion. a line party to tht theater
followed the luncheon. There were
covers for Mesdames w. l.. Connolly,
w. c. Connolly. w. h. Knappenberger,
NJ. j. Lytle, r. +. Gavley; and the
Misses Bess Lockwood. Avon, ILL.,,
Kathleen Connolly, Ethelyn Carpen-
ter and the hostess.
Miss Laura Gregory gave very
pretty luncheon party which con-
fcrred social honor upon her mother,
Mrs. n. c. Wilson of Oklahoma City,
yesterday afternoon. Miss Gregory
was hostess in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs c. L. Holland with whom she
resides.
The dining table centerpiece was of
American Beauty roses and corsage
bouquets of violcts were given as IA
vors. Covers We're laid for Mesdames
+. NJ. Boyer. o. T. Dawson, y. 3.
Skinner, Julia Morris and Holland;
the Misses Maude Morris. Eulalie
Parks and Gregory. After luncheon
the hostess. her honoree and guests
formed party to the Palace the
ater.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
MUSICAL.

The social quiet Of the penitontial
season was broken on st. Patrick S
day. which grants to all observing the
forty day period "A respite from denial
of social pleasures with the very
handsome twin parties, the first n
morning musicale. at which Mrs.
Grant Raphael Mccullough and Mrs.
Charles Edward Strouvelle were
hostcsses, and the second an evening
of dancing In which Messrs. McCul-
Tough and StrouVclle joined them, as
hosts at the Elks' home. Thursday
Though the season which is rapidly
drawing to n close has been one OF
brilliant entertaining, the social calen-
dar has registered no function of "A
hrger number of guests or of more
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Boesche. Th'
rooms were prettily decorated in def
erence OF ST. Patrick's day, and q
color scheme of green was carried
out in the refreshment courses. Tn,
guests of honor were the recipients
Of many thoughtful gifts. Guests OF
| the anniversary celebration were
Messrs. and Mesdames II. +. Reth-
man. j. Marshall, O. $. Gould, j. Il
| Fircstcne. Jack r. Jones; Miss Rose
Mary Marshall. and Masters Edward
Rethman. Charles Marshall, Paul
| Gould, Bud Rethman, Deiel and
Lloyd Firestone.
Mrs william II. Pomeroy enter
tanned the local members of the ri
Ihi sorority with cookie shine
yesterday afternoon. An effort will
be made to organize a pan-Hellenic
association of national sororities In
this city and Tulsa members of The
organizations will be brought together
in luncheon at Teacup inn Saturday
afternoon. Women who wish to af-
filiate with the association are asked
to notify Mrs. Thomas |. Munroe by
tclephoning 30S7 not later than We'd
ncsday. ri Phis in attendance at yes
terday's affair we're Mesdames POM
eroy, Munroe and Earl Snecd and the
Misses Alice Wilson, Doris Propst,
Clara Pitt. Ethel Adams and Mabel
Marsh.
Mrs. Dan j. Davisson had a COM
pany Of close friends In Informally
Thursday evening for the pleasure of
her mother, Mrs. l.. j. johnson OF
Baldwin, Kan. The dozen or SO mat
r"ns were bidden to bring their
needles and thimbles OF crochet
books, and the hours were most pleas
aHtly spent in sewing and turning out
bits of pretty lace. Luncheon was
served.
Mesdames H. l.. Sutton, Homer NJ
Preston. James Morrison. p b. Parr,
w. Wilson and T.. G. Cunningham
We're hOstesses Thursday afternoon in
Mrs. Sutton's home, entertaining the
members of the Women's bible class
Of First Methodist church with a de-
lightful ST. Patricks party. Forty
five members of the class were pres
ent to enjoy the informal afternoon
of music, contests and refreshments
in which color note of green was car
ried out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertram C. Redgrave,
the Misses Mary Stewart, kathleen
Connolly. Mary Cannon and Isabel
Gibbs of Lawrence, Kansas; Messrs
Dewitt Huh. Il. X. Roth, Cassie Hol-
lOway and Robert Herod of Lawrence
formed a party which enjoyed a pic
mic supper in the Usage hills, followed
Friday evening.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-03-19
INFORMAL

A lovely informal afternoon thimble
party of Thursday found Mrs. c. c.
Cole as hostess, entertaining q com
pany of dozen matrons. The hours
spent at sewing and crochet were
brought to 4 delightful close with the
serving of luncheon at the dining
table, centered with cluster of Kill
larrey roses and otherwise decorated
with st. Patrick conceits. Mrs. Fred
Clinton received the contest favor
Matrons of the party were Mesdames
+. o. Cartier, G. N Wright Fred s
Clinton, James r. Cole, Duff. Il. X
Greer. u. C. Ross. A. +. Ault, A. J.
Rudd and Lee Clinton.
Yesterday Mrs. Cole was hostess al
ON all-day party. with the Misses
Anna McBirney. Ruth Hurt. Carolyn
McBirney and Tookah Stansbery as
guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Boesche enter
tanned with a delightful evening party
Thursday in honor of the thirty fifth
wedding anniversary OF their parents,