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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
SCHOOL FINANCE
Randolph Contemporary Analyses EX-
penditurcS-ShOwS Where
Money Goes.

With the distribution of the unex-
pended balance of the consolidated
school fund, now in progress, the first
years experience under the school
law enacted by the General Assembly
Of 1915 may be considered completed.
Leaving the general results of it's OPP
Grafton to speak for themselves, the
opinion is commonly entertained that
from a financial standpoint the new
law has worked out well. says the
Randolph Herald and News.
TO provide for the administration
Of the public school system. the Legs-
lature created a fund consisting of the
receipts OF Cd the 10 per cent state
school tax. CD the income of the per-
manent school fund and (3) a special
appropriation of $4,000. The con-
solidated fund was apportioned by the
law to six special purposes, in specific
amounts. (a) administration, (b) SUI
perintendents. (c) training of teach
ers, ca educational activities, (el
transportation, () rural teachers. The
law provided for residuary fund jg)
to consist Of any uneXpended balance
remaining from the specific appropr-
ations and of the general balance. if
any, from the entire fund. From this
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06

balance the state board of education
was authorized to make up any deficits
in the special appointments that
might become necessary.
Financial Table.
AS the system in it's financial opera
ton was something OF an experiment,
the appointments being mere esti-
mates Of the sums likely to be re-
quired in a work largely new. consd-
cradle interest has been manifested as
to how it would figure out. The COM
pleted account must he gratifying to
those who framed the financial feat
ures Of the lava task in which our
worthy governor elect, Horace F. Ora
ham, had the chief part. The relation
of tho estimates and Of the actual ex-
penditures for the year is shown by
the following table,
Administration, estimated, $4,000
spent, $15.972.29.
superintendent, estimated. $780,
600; spent, 110,993.16.
Teacher training, estimated, $45,
goo; spent, 33,921.23.
Educational activities, estimated,
$4,000; spent, $2.402.5O.
transportation, estimated. 100000;
spent, 8S,511.49.
Rural teachers. estimated, $110,-
600; spent, $9S,191.50.
Totals, estimated, $685. spent,
Thus it will be seen that only one Of
the estimates proved too low--that for
observation-disclosures that the saving
n. the other departments from their
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06


appropriations was much more than
sufficient to cover the deficit. The net
saving was $31,509.03 This amount
was therefore added to the surplus
(g). 1t was found when all reports
and figures were in that this balance
amounted to the unexpectedly large
sum of $94,157. This surplus or
balance of the consolidated school
fund was placed by the law at the dis
posal of the state board of education
for the purpose of aiding the rural
schools of the state and for the pur-
pose of equalizing educationaf-oppor-
tunities and advantages
How To Turn Back the Balance.
The disposition of this balance of
over $94,0 in such q way as best to
carry out the intent of the law has
naturally been a matter of deep con-
Germ to the board. Various purposes
TO which at least a portion of the fund
might profitably be applied, having
direct bearing on the educational
needs of the state, were considered.
Some of these are held in allegiance
for another year until definite plans
can be worked out The necessity of
making an actual disposition of the
fund before the close Of the present
school year discouraged attempts
along this line at that time. But the
state board of education does feel that
definite needs of the educational sys-
tenn, particularly those of the rural
schools, have a special claim upon
this balance, if they can be presented
in form that will admit of practical
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
PRIZES FOR CHILDREN
Merchants Offer Cash 10 Those of
schools Who Pick Winner In
Window Contest.

For the purpose of arousing in the
young people a keeper interest in the
value Of successful window displays,
a value which is being more and more
realized throughout the whole coun-
try, the merchants are offering three
prizes of So. SO and 50 each TO the
pupils guessing most correctly the
winning window of each of the three
classes into which all the windows
entered are to be divided Every
window will contain a card showing
20 which class it belongs to prevent
the danger of selecting more than one
window in any one class.
This contest will have the same
duration as the window trimming
contest beginning at 80 o'clock
Monday evening, Dec. IL, and con-
tinuing until 6 p. m. on Wednesday,
Dee. IS. Answers must be mailed to
Arthur +. Stone. St. Johnsbury, by
Wednesday night Dec IS, as none
Will be accepted later than that.
Competent and impartial judges
will decide on the pupils winning, and
the results of this decision will be
published as soon as possible. In
making this decision the judges Will
take into consideration not only the
windows chosen. but also the reasons
given by the pupil for making this
selection In all, these reasons must
not exceed 100 words and must be
written clearly and in a neat manner,
or the paper will not be considered.
In guessing on the windows most
Importance should be given to the
amount of goods displayed, then nov
city and artistic arrangement should
be considered, and lastly large ex-
penditure for decorations.
Here is an opportunity for every
school pupil in St. Johnsbury to
match his wits against others and win
a substantial prize. Answers should
be sent in as soon as possible, for in
case of a tie the paper first received
Will receive the prize.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
BARTON

(H. ]. Stannard, Correspondent
All Dana, who has been in poor
health for many months, died at his
home on Church street, Sunday after
noon at one o'clock. Mr.. Dana has
been a respected citizen of Barton for
many years. For long time he was
employed by the Tub Shop as fore
man. Later he bought a milk route
in town and run it with success until
he recently sold to Roy Stiles. He is
survived by his wife, two sons, Lynn
Fl. Dana, who is in the employ Of the
Boston and Maine r. r., and Frank
H., who is treasurer of the Valley Saw
ings Bank and Trust Co, Of North
Troy, VT, and one daughter, Mrs.
Charles Sheaff of Skowhegan, Maine.
The funeral will be held at the Con-
gregational church on Wednesday at
10 am, and the interment viii be at
Lowell VT.
f. H. Dana of North Troy is in town,
called here by the illness and death
of his father, All Dana.
Edward Gonyer of Derby and Chas.
Rivers of Montreal were in town on
business yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. w. w. Miles left
Monday morning for Bennington,
where Judge Miles will hold court
f. A. Lemos Of Orleans was in town
yesterday.
M. J. Belknap Of Sutton is moving
into the r. P. Webster tenement.
Miss Winifred Elkins OF North Troy
is working in the New England Tee
phone office.
Mrs L. P. Currier of Littleton, "
H., is visiting her sister, Mrs " f.
Hunter
Miss Doris Whitcher is home from
the Johnson Normal school for the
recess.
Mrs. p. L. Webster IS visiting her
daughter in Lebanon, n. II.
Mrs. /. A. Ranney is visiting her
parents in Waits River.
{. S. Foster, son of the late Elisha
Foster, has purchased the Willough by
House a Westmore and taken pos
session. He intends to remodel and
refnish it and have it in first class
shape by the time the fishing seaons
opens next spring.
Maynard Foster spent the Thanks
inving vacation with his parentsy Mr.
and Mrs. f. II. Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Uric have NOV
ed into the b. II. Mason house on Lin
coin avenue
E. A. Wilson of ST Paul, Mimi, is
staying at the Crystal Lake House
while buying short-horn cattle to ship
West.
Dean Mcclellan and Ray Under
wood have been hunting at Long
Pond.
George Paquette who is employed
by the Boston and Maine r. r., is !
spending a week in town with his |
parents.
M. Bernstein of New York is in |
town in the interest of the Bradford |
Clothes Shop.
Quite a number of our Barton peo- |
pie have been privileged to eat some
pear meat recently but none of them /
have been i'll from it's effects so far. /
They cooked theirs.
E. w. Patterson of Hanover, N. H.,
IS visiting John Curtis.
Mildred Curtis, who is teaching in |
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06

(By Rev jacob l.. Long.)
Thanksgiving joys and right good
cheer
Proclaim it best of all the year.
And though to other lands unknown,
We're proud to call this day our own.
For yearning hearts where e'er they
roam,
To greet the old folks, hasten home,
And seated round the festive board
Share the repast and praise the Lord.
Yea. happy day. thy welcoming
Is such as makes the angels sing.
These sweet Reunions! oh, the bliss
In fond embrace and loving kiss.
The aged live them DER and Ger
Till earth recedes and times no more.
North Danyille, VT, 1915.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06

The display window of the Cal
derwood furniture store is attracting
a large amount OF attention 1t is
fitted up with complete dining room
set of furniture and all the things
The table set for four is tastefully
decorated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
Practical Economy

Baking powders made from alum or
phosphate may be bought for tri1e less
than Royal Baking Powder, which is made
from cream of tartar, derived from grapes.
Alum powders are not only cheap but
they differ greatly in leavening power.
IF cheap baking powder is used for a
fine cake and the cake turns out failure
there is a waste of costly materials worth
more than a whole can of the cheap bal-
ing powder
Royal Baking Powder produces the
finest food, and its use therefore, results in
actual saving
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
New York
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-06
Plan of Redistribution.

relief. In this feeling the commits
sioner of education shares.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
MEXICAN PRESS
APPROVES NOTE

Mexico City. July 1.-The Mexico
City newspapers today vigorously APP
proved the statement given out yes
terday by Foreign Secretary Aguilar,
commenting on and refuting asser-
tiOns In the American note. The for
elgn Office statement was published
in the same editions with the Am
erican note which was thus given to
the public for the first time. The
newspapers printed first q paragraph
OF President Wilson's communication
and then inserted paragraph OF
Aguilar's reply answering that par
ticular charge.
oficials said today that the tone
Of Aguilar's statement was fully jus
titled. because of the tone OF the
United States note. They complained
that the United States has sent sew
eral sharp and undiplomatlc mess
ages to the Mexican government and
said that they had withheld the pub
licatlon Of many Of these, because
they do not wish to stir up hostility
toward the United States.
The foreign Office announced toda,
that Immediately upon receipt OF In
formation that Lansing had issued
fresh warning for Americans to leav,
Mexico, instructions. we're telegraph
ed to all civil and military author
tiles to give guarantees OF protec
tlon to all Americans and other for
eigners within their Jurisdiction.
The war Office has received from
General Trevino a complete officla
report Of the Carrlzal encounter. In
cludIng the statement OF the Amer
lean guide Lem spillsbury. whlcl
shows the Americans were the az
gressors.
This version Of the Carrizal clasl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02

not only supports the previous Mex
lean official narrative OF that en-
counter, but gives the new allega-
tlon that Captain Boyd OF the Am
erican forces. deflantly declared he
would march to villa Ahumada In
the face OF fire." II was said In the
official report OF Colonel Rlyas.
After recounting how Rivas went
out to confer with Boyd when the
detachment was sighted, how Boyd
was warned OF the Mexlcans' orders
not to permit further advances. and
how General Gomez personally par
leyed with Boyd, urging him to wait
until word could be received from
Juarez as to the right OF the Amefi-
cans to proceed to villa Ahumada.
the statement continues
ITO this the overbearlng Ameri-
can chief replied he did not care to
lose any more time and would walk
over the Mexlcans. II necessary. Cen
eral Gomez answered that he might
march ahead IL he thought he was
able. Then General Gomez and we
who escorted him retired to where
our forces were. The American
leader did likewise, going to his
forces, and ordering his horses chain
ed up and with his cavalry afoot. ad.
vanced in open skirmish formation
upon our forces, who remained
mounted and without making a move
until the Americans opened fire al
a distance OF 80 meters. On request
Of General Trevlno. II was announced
today that General Carranza had pro.
NOTED Rlvas and five, other Mexican
officers for 'constancy in service, gal.
lantry in action and defense OF the
country In the Carrizal fight"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
FAIL To
RETAKE WORKS

Berlin, July Repeated British
and French attacks at many points on
the German front were everywhere
repulsed," said an official statement
from the war Office this afternoon.
(It Is not clear whether the Ger
man official statement refers only to
fighting going on last night, or in
cludes the operations on the British
front going on today.)
French attempts to recapture
Froide Terre and Thiaumont works
in the fighting around verdun were
repulsed with severe enemy losses" :"
Prisoners and materials remained
In our hands at several places" the
war Office asserted. "The advances
were given initial impulse by strong
artillery fire, gas attacks or blasting.
This morning the activity on both
sides Of the Somme was considerably
increased.
North OF Rheims and north OF
LeMesnil smaller infantry details
we're repulsed.
"West OF the Meuse there were in
fantry combats. East Of the Meuse
the enemy tried to re-conquer our
positions on the Froide Terre and on
and near Thiaumont. AS on May %
and 23 against Douaumont. strong
masses OF troops were engaged in
this attempt to storm.
"Once again, on the ground OF un-
important local successes at the be-
ginning OF the action, the enemy
rather too hastily has reported this
night the re-conquest OF the fortress,
while in reality the attack everywhere
failed under the most enormous
losses. Enemy soldiers who at sew
eral places reached our lines were
taken prisoner. It Is to be noted that
the French enter the fortress only as
prisoners.
"The enemy's air squadron attacks
against Lille caused no military dam
age, but there we're numerous VIC
Tins among French civilians, especial
lly in the church Of Saint Iuvens
More than so dead and wounded were
accounted for there"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
GERMANS RESUME
ATTACK At vERDUN

Paris, July 1.-The German crown
prince has resumed the drive on Yer
dun with most powerful attacks on
both banks OF the Meuse, the war
Office announced today, The most
violent fighting In many weeks has
developed on the northwest sectors
of the fortress, In series or ter
rifle attacks west OF the Meuse. the
Germans captured fortified work
and elements OF connecting trenches
In fighting east OF Inn 304. French
'counter-attacks later regained all
the lost ground.
East OF the Meusc. the Germans
again penetrated Thiaumont works.
which was recaptured by the French
yesterday, The redoubt itself was
entirely smashed In by terrific ar
tillery fire, The French retain the
outskirts.
! The French official statement. II
Is to be noted, is silent on the opera
tions near the Somme. where French
and British armies have been launch
ing n gigantic offensive.
The Germans resumed the attack
on the west bank OF the Meuse to-
ward evening last night. The entire
region east and west OF Hin s04 be-
came the scene OF the bloodiest fight
ing,
The Germans launched four dlt-
ferent attacks. The first, preceded
BY liquid fire. was directed against
a French position between Hill s0+
and the Esnes- -Haucourt road. This
onslaught was repulsed. the Germans
losing heavily.
In the second attack. the enemy
swarmed In compact masses, attempt
ing to carry French positions west
of the Esnes-Haucourt highway. This
attack was also repulsed.
After brief respite. marked only
by intense cannonading. the Germans
directed most powerful thrust
against the French lines east OF Hin
30i. II was In this fighting that the
enemy captured the French fortified
work which was later taken.
Early this morning. the Germans
launched the fourth attack against
the Avocourt redoubt. This attack
was speedily stopped by French fire.
East of the Meuse. the battle that
has ragged increasingly for two days
for possession OF the Thiaumont
work, continued throughout last
night. Determined to take the posi-
ton at any cost, the Germans direct
ed exceedingly heavy assaults last
night after battering in the redoubt
with heavy shells. The French were
finally driven out Of the main por-
ton OF the position, retaining the
outskirts
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02

When man first saw the camel he
was so frightened at his vast slze that
he fed away After time, perceiving
the meekness and gcntleness OF his
temper, he summoned courage enough
to approach him, Soon a'tcrward. ob.
serving that he was an animal alto.
gethcr dcticlcnt In spirit, he assumed
such boldness as TO put bride In his
mouth and 10 set n child TO drive him.
Use serves to overcome dread. From
Aesop's Fables.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
SHORTAGE In China.

II don't like the family I'm wild.
Seven courses at dinner"
"That's style"
mot when you gotta wash the dishes
from one course before you can 20 on
wild the next Louisville Courier.
Journal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Christian Church

Bible school. 9:45 a. m.
Service, II a. m.
Sermon, 1880, "The Publicity OF
Christianity" Solo, Mrs. Harmon.
Communion, 12.
Christian Endeavor, D. m. Geo.
Swinney. leader.
Song service, s.
Sermon, $3.50 p. m, "0ur Nation
and Its Responsibilities" a sermon in
keeping with the Fourth of July
spirit. Solo. Mrs. Harmon.
J. II. Harmon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Know This aurnlar2

Had every cent taken Inst night.
Woke IN hearing some one IN the room.
Reached. under the pillow for my re-
volvcr. but didn't shoot"
"Why didn't your"
I'D probably be II widowcr II I had"
New York Journal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02

today signed n manifesto ordering
the return OF 10000 cattle recently
seized from American owners Just
south Of the border, II Is reported
that Carranza soldiers already are
rounding up the stolen stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Saint Luke's Church

The Second Sunday after Trinity.
Holy Eucharist at 8 a. m.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Holy Eucharist at IL a. m.
No evening service.
All are cordially invited to these
services.
Rev. Charles Wilson Baker, Rector
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
First Church OF Christ Scientist

Christian Science services are held
every Sunday, In the W. o. w. hall,
at 1 a. m. Wednesday evening meet
ings at 5 o'clock. The reading room
is open daily from Q to 4 p. m, ex.
cept Sunday. The public Is cordially
invited to attend the services and ID
visit the reading room.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Had His Hands Full.

Judge-Why didn't you seize tho
thief when you found him1 Policeman
How could II had my club In one
hand and my revolver Ia tho otherl--
Fllegende Blaetter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Catholic Church

Masses on Sunday 1880 and 0 a. m.
Week days at 1880 a. m. The last
mass on Sundays followed lmme-
diately by Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament. Edmund A. Wall, Pastor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
All Shell and No ksrnsI.

Charley-My friends tell mo that I
have oil tho eccentricities OF genius
Beatrice-what a pity It Ia. Charley,
that you have not got tho gcniua ITSELF
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02

The wise man In cured " ambition
by nmhitlun, la Rruyerc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
NJ. E. Church South

NJ. Il. Church south
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL o'clock.
Evening service begins at 1880.
Come, worship with us.
G. A. Taggart, Pastor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
Baptist Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Paul
Kirker, superintendent.
Morning theme. Gripping the Es-
sentials."
Evening. patriotic service address
by pastor Solos by Mrs. Parsons and
Miss Genevieve Pattillo.
B. Y. P. T., Z. r. X. Hackett,
president.
A cordial invitation to the public.
S. A. Douglas, Pastor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
MEXICAN GOVERNOR ORDERS
STOLEN CATTLE RETURNED

Eagle Pass. July i.-Govsrnor
Mirelos Of the state OF Coahuila,
through Mayor fehmtdt of.this city.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-07-02
At the Churches
Newman NJ. +. Church

Preaching by the pastor at IL q. m.
Topic. The Expediency Of Jesus De-
parture.' There will be an anthem
by the choir, and response. Hear
Our Prayer" A duet by Mrs. While
and Miss Ament, entitled abide
With Me-"
At evening service Prof. Florian
Won Eschen. OF Willamette university.
will make an educational address on
the subject. ''The place of the Chris
tian College and the Place Of the
Bible in Education" There will be
an anthem, also q solo by Miss
Mangum at this service.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Junior league at 3 p. m.
Intermediate and Epworth leagues
at p. m.
You are cordially invited to these
services.
Melville T. Wire, Pastor.
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Dciitic9e ercifcn inn
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6ranSoien bebaHpteH, berm6ge i6rer
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floiiene gfadt feine Snfauterief1nt-
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