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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
PUT UP BIRD HOUSES
Houses Built by School Children
Placed In the Bird Haunts

1IdCeu TIC 1OAEu
Next to the pleasure of planning
and building bird-houses is that or
putting them up. A happy company
of 80 eager children gathered at 8
a. M Saturday to locate the best
places in popular bird-haunts where
birds might desire to secure homes.
The adventuresome boys who always
enjoy climbing were useful in ascend
ing the ladder or scaling the tree and
mailing up the houses. Each one was
put at about 20 feet from the ground
reach of cats and other bird enemies.
The doors were carefully turned to
the east or south to avoid the colo
northerly winds. Each one of the 20
house was named and located on a
chart so that record may be kept Of
the bird occupants and experience
gained to help learn the birds prefer
ences and secure even better places
for another set of bird-nesting houses
another year.
The five prize winners: Philip Beck,
Russell Marshall, Raymond Skinner,
Martin Foye and Linwood Thomas
were much pleased with their vaIu-
able prizes, several of which were
tools for making more bird-houses
and other useful things. The 10 who
received honorable mention were each
given an illustrated pamphlet on
bird Houses and How to Build
Them" by Ned Dearborne, and other
literature about bird habits. II is
hoped that the prizes may be an in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
READING BY MRS. FISHER
Widely known Author Gave Fine En-
tertainmenU Before The Search
light Club.

The Searchlight club of the South
church, which has given the town so
many fine entertainments in the past,
again gave pleasure by arranging for
authors readings by Dorothy Garfield
Fisher of Arlington. on Friday eve-
ming. The church auditorium was
fairly we'll filled, many coming before
eight o'clock to listen to an organ re-
cital by Mrs. Joseph Fairbanks. Mrs.
Fisher has a very pleasing presence
and her simple, quiet rendering of her
own writings left lasting impression
with her hearers. She read two un-
published stories and one from her
book "Hillsboro People" Between
the readings Miss Elizabeth Peck fav-
ored the company with violin solos
with Mrs. Fairbanks as accompanist.
Mrs. Fisher gives the entire proceeds
of her readings to relief work for the
French soldiers. and the Searchlight
club will devote the proceeds of the
entertainment for war relief.
After the entertainment the Search
light club gave an informal reception
TO Mrs. Fisher in the church parlors.
Mr. and Mrs Moody receiving with
Mrs. Fisher and the president of the
Searchlight club, Miss Mabel Shields.
Punch and waters were served by Mrs.
c. G. Braley and Mrs. j. H. Brooks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
IMPRIsoNs ELECTRICITY

II. f. Perrigo, Formerly of st. Johns
bury, Has A Successful Invention.
A recent issue of the Kansas City
Post sent to friends in town announces
that Harry e. Perrigo of that city has
perfected an invention that captures
the wild voltage Of electricity in the
air and imprisons 1T 80 it can be used
for lighting and heating purposes He
predicts that it will revolutionize the
electrical industry. He says all that
is necessary is to place the little air
tight box where the customary electric
light meter is placed in the home, con-
meet with the lighting wires of the
house and you can get enough electric
ity to light your house without cost.
The process is not explained in the
article but it says Mr.. Perrigo has been
working more than year on the pro-
ject and now has it perfected enough
for general use.
Perrigo was former resident of st
Johnsbury.
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
HENRY o,MALLEY PROMOTED
Former st. JOhnsbury Boy Now Chief
In Washington Office

Many old friends of Henry O'Malley
will congratulate him on his new ap-
pointment. He has been made chier
of the division of pisciculture of the
United States bureau of Fisheries at
Washington, the appointment being
announced last week. AS the salary
which accompanies the position is
$2700 Mr.. O'Malley is to be congrat-
ulated in more ways than one. He
began his work with the department
of fisheries as laborer at the local
hatchery when J. w. Titcomb was in
charge. From St. Johnsbury he was
sent to the Baker Lake, Wash, sta
ton as superintendent, was later sup
erintendent at Clackamas station,
Oregon. and more recently has been
field superintendent for all the sta
tions on the Pacific coast
Mr.. O'Malley is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick O'Malley, for many years
highly respected residents of Fair
banks Village, and is a graduate of
st. Johnsbury Academy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
LOCAL NOTICES


(Notices will be inserted In this
column in reading matter type at the
rate Of ten cents a line for the first
insertion and Eve cents line for sub
sequent insertions of the same copy.)
The annual Easter sale of ST. An
drews church will be held at Pythian
hall Friday evening, Apr. 2S. A six
O'Clock dinner will be served and there
will be dancing from $3.50 to IL with
music by Sargents orchestra. Dane
ing 25 cents a person.
The Woman's association of the
North church will serve a supper Fri
day night, Apr. IA, at $50. Menu:
Fish salad. Potato Croquettes, Rolls,
Pickles, Doughnuts. Maple Honey.
Coffee. Following the supper Circle X
will give the amusing farce. THE
Truth of the Gift Horse" Supper and
entertainment 25 cents.
The Searchlight club will hold a
Food Sale at the South church, Sat
urday. Apr p.
Grace Unity club will hold a rum
mage sale in the Mission rooms on
Friday afternoon and evening and
Saturday afternoon.
The AEROFRAM GAS SAVER
guarantees to reduce your gasoline
bills. Price $1.0O. Perrin No Glares
cuts out the glare, increases the light.
Price $1.00. J. M. CADY, 38 r. r.
ST., Phone 8, ring 1
Farms and houses for sale. c. E.
Kirk.
Fairbanks Coffee, sold by A. H.
Gleason, 73 Main street.
If you are weak, tireC and all
run down, get a bottle of Searles'
Hypophosphites, it will make you
feel like a new person. Regular
S1.O0 size only zee.
If you need a monument or any
lettering done in cemetery write or
call SIAM, J. e. Walker.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

81 am So years old and 1 have been
troubled with kidneys and bladder for
Jones, Allen. Kas. MY age is against
me to ever get cured, but Foley Kidney
Pills do me more good than anything 1
aching back, shooting pains, stiff joints,
all have been relieved. G. c. BINGHAM.
kidney trouble who need not suffer
when they can get Foley Kidney Pills
Mr.. Jones in a later letter says If it was
not for them he would never be able to
work in the hay field. Rheuma tism
aching back. shooting pains. stiff joints. a
have been relieved c C BINGHAM
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
TWO FASHION SHOWS
Modern Methods Adopted BY Two of
st. JOhnsbury's Merchandising
Concerns.

Modern MethO0S AuOpteu DS AWO VI
st. JOhnsbury's Merchandising
Concerns.
For the first time St. Johnsbury la
dies had the pleasure last week of be-
ing assisted in deciding on their spring
wardrobe by Witnessing two fashion
shows. one at Leach and Waterman
on Wednesday, the other at the Ready
to-Wear shop on Wednesday and
Thursday. The Leach and Waterman
store was crowded all day Wednesday
and those who came were rewarded by
seeing Misses Clarissa White, Hazel
Walker and Phebe Scott wearing the
prettiest Of afternoon and evening
gowns. The dresses were all drum
mer's samples and the person who
could not find something to suit her
must have been too fussy to deserve
good clothes.
The Ready-to-W Wear shop was decor.
ated with flowers for the fashion show
and the company of ladies present
each day included many from Lyn-
donviue as we'll as those from st
Johnsbury. on Wednesday the models
were Misses Beatrice Badger. Alwilda
Wells Gertrude Menut. Gertrude Cald.
beck and Harriet Weeks, Mrs. Rob-
ert Nichols and Mrs. Arthur Liberty.
on Thursday Misses Hazel Walker and
Madeline Clark substituted for two
who were unable to come. Suits,
coats, afternoon and evening dresses.
sport skirts. coats and sweaters and
the daintiest OF blouses were shown
at this store. The hats worn by the
models and which added so much to
their appearance We're by Mrs. Cor
don and Mrs. Folsom
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beginning Sunday evening, Apr. 80,
Father Moore will conduct a mission
in the same church for the members of
st. Aloysius parish. Masses will be
said each morning at $50 and 500
O'Clock at which a short instruction
will be given. In the evening at 1880
a sermon will be given followed bys
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
J. w. DWYER.
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Demonstration At Cos,

Many persons were attracted to the
G. H. Goss store last week to see the
demonstration of the Round Oak three
fuel, wood, coal and gas range. The
range, which is new to ST. Johnsbury,
was explained by Miss Edwards Of
Dowagiac, Mich, the home town of
the Round Oak company. She showed
the baking qualities Of the range by
making rolls and bread while many Of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

the best points Of the range could be
easily seen. The fact that IL must be
washed, not BACKED, would appeal 10
many and some of the conveniences
are the very latest word in stove man
uracture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

The w. r. c. will hold whist
party on Thursday evening. Apr. 13.
Large color prints of German
landscapes and buildings of unusual
interest are on exhibition at the Athe-
neum till Apr. "a.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
COMMERCIAL CLUB ANNUAL
Will Be Held At Pythian Hall Tomor-
row Evening With Illustrated
Lecture

The annual meeting Of the CONNER
cial club will be held in Pythian hall
Thursday evening of this week at
6:30. A good dinner will be served;
good music in attendance and an IL
lustrated lecture given by the publicity
department Of the New England Tele-
phone company. There will be changes
proposed in the bylaws Of the club
and a full attendance Is desired.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
WHEN PRICES WE'RE HIGHER
Flour SIS a Barrel and Kerosene IS
Cents a Gallon i'm 1865 and 1866.

Prices seem high enough to suit the
most fastidious at the present time
but E. N. Randall is showing some
prices taken from a grocery bill Of
his mothers in the latter part of 1865
and the first of 1886 that show things
cost more than they do now. Here
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

1 barrel of Flour, $500
SO lbs. of sugar, 171zc h., S.75
4S lbs of lard 22 Il c a h., 1880
gallons kerosene, 88c a gal, 4.4O
lbs. of butter. soc a H., 200
gallon of vinegar, so
2 dozen crackers, is
peck of apples, SIS
1 pound of sausage, 28
4 pound of ginger 12
23H lbs. of ham, Csc a h., $50
lbs. of pork, so
R pound of tea, .7S
1 pound of maple sugar, 28
"a pound of cream of tartar, 20
u ton of coal, $50
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

centive to better work, and deeper in
terest in the work of the Museum for
the children and the community.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

If more is wanted we can fur
nish it.
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ST. Johnahurx Athe

st. JOhnsbuFy Athenaeum.
LIBRARY READING ROOM Art GALLERY
9 O'Clock to O'Clock each week day, We'd
nesday evenings excepted.
8 O'Clock to O'Clock Sundays.
All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

The Museum of Natural Science.
Open week days 9-12 A. M, Ia p. M.
Sundays 2 80 to P. M.
All visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

Palestine COmmandery, No. s. X. II.
Stated ConcIave Tuesday evening. April
1S.
ELwIN A. SnsBY, EN-. Commander.
EARL d. EVANS, Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12
FRATERNAL MEETINGS

PansumpsIe Lodge. No. "a. F. q A. M.
Regular Communication Thursday even
ing. April 8.
FRED c. BECK, w. M.
DAVID R. COLE, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-04-12

HasweII Royal Arch Chapter. No. II.
Stated Annual Convocation Fri day even
ing, April 21.
RAYMOND A. PEARL, b. HIP.
FRED 9. MOORE, Secretary.
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New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Reading Between the Lines.
(Ohio State Journal

Our own entry in the read1ng-be- tween-the-lines contest: owing 10 me nature of MT. Hughes speeches, Iresi- dent Wilson plans to spend september and October at Shadow Lawn, -
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
NORTH & JUDD RISE FEATURE OF MARKET
Local Stock Has Had Steady Ad-
 vance to 961-2

Furnished by Richter and Company
 The local market during the week has been characterized by the activity and advancing prices in North & Judd stock. Sales early in the week were in the neighborhood of 92. There has been a steady advance with sales as high as 96 1-2. The market closing today 93 1-2 bid, 94 1-2 asked. We believe that there will be a further advance as the company is reported to be doing a very profitable business. Ianders, Frary & Clark has also been active and strong, being quoted 72 bid, 72 1-2 asked, with recent sales as high as 73. Stanley Works remains the same with sales at 88 and 89. New Britain Machine is quoted S2 bid, 84 asked. There has been demand for Stanley Rule & Level with sales be- tween 425 and 43O. American Hard ware has been quiet, sales ranging from 132 to 133. Traut & TIine re- mains the same 43 bid 45 asked and Union Manufacturing company is strong with recent sales at 94 and e5. American Hosiery is quoted 13o bid 145 asked.
 Eagle Lock has been in demand with sales from TT to 79. American Brass has been somewhat reactionary, with sales ranging from 283 1-2 to 2S5. Scovill Manufacturing company is quoted 572 bid, 577 asked ex the ten per cent extra dividend payable tomorrow. Niles-BeElent-Pond con- mon has advanced a. little each day and is quoted 167 bid 168 asked Standard Screw common, aside from occasional days of activity has been very quiet for the last month. Sales this week have ranged from 33O to 335. There has been good buying in Colts Arms, and there is very little stock in the market, being quoted S35 bid, 845 asked.
 The fire insurance stocks of Hart ford have been more quiet this week but the prices hold firm, 400 being bid for Aetna Life, with sales in the neighborhood of 405. Hartford Fire is quoted s15 bid, S25 asked, and Ma tional Fire 3S3 bid, 290 asked, with sales in the neighborhood of 400. Standard Fire is offered at 65.
 The life insurance stocks which had quite an advance two weeks ago are somewhat reactionary, Aetna Life being quoted at 75O bid, 760 asked and Travellers S30 to $40. It is only natural that there should be some hesitation in the face of a great rail- load strike. As soon as this situation clears we look to see a strong ad- vancing market all along the line.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
FINANCIAL NEWS
STEEL REACHES HIGH
 PRICE ONCE MORE
Closing Was Strong-Standard
 Shares at High Levels

New York, Aug. 31, Wall St., 10:3o a. m.-The critical state of the rail- way labor controversy was again a paramount factor in the securities market today, opening prices showing irregular declines. These were most ly fractional, however, except in Read ing and the motors, where heav1ness was most conspicuous. United States Steel lost a large fraction which was followed by prompt recovery and other investment shares soon im- proved under the influence of an- other upward movement In Marines, which established new records on further free absorption. Rails were but slightly affected, but the tendency towards irregularity became more marked with the progress of the ses- sion.
 Wall St., Noon.-Marines, Steel, Reading and Kelly-Springfeld Tire, the latter at a new. maximum, were the chief features of the forenoon, other prominent stocks moving in un- certain fashion. Marines lost their early gains qn realizing sales, but dis played strong undertone. Important rails were only nominally lower. Speculative specialties lost as much as two points. The entire list strength ened at midday on the more encourag- ing news from Washington. Bonds were steady.
 Wall Street, 1.3O D. m.-Coppers led the general advance of the inter mediate session, Inspiration attaining a new record on it's rise to 57 3-4, with gains of one to two points else where. Steel, Reading and other rep resentative issues made similar re- sponse to renewed demand.
 Wall St. Closing.-United States Steeps duplication of it's recent high record to 99 3-S was the striking fea- ture of the final hour other standard shares then attaining highest levels of the day. The closing was strong.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
Citty Mems

Don't miss the great Alteration sale at The Curran Dry Goods Co-advt.
 Officer Fred Wagner this morning arrested John Aukszuinas for the East Windsor police. He is charged with reckless driving in that town.
 Samuel Berkowitz and Samuel Waskowitz have leased the store at 218 East Main street to Prospero Franklin for a period of three years.
 The supernumerary policemen will report at police headquarters Sunday afternoon to hear a report on their re- cent agitation for an increase in pay
 The New Britain Savings and Loan association will open it's new quarters in Rossberg's block, sharing the Star Real Estate company office as we'll as having an additional office room.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
REALTY TRANSFERS.

The Bodwell Land company has transferred land at Wellington and Hampton streets to Mary M. Ready.
 John E. Curran has transferred to James J. Curran twenty-two lots on he Bronson Heights tract located on Chapman Platt, Wilbour, Market and Childs streets and on Chapman court and Sunrise avenue.
 Henry T. Bray has sold land at Glendale to Joseph Berdino.
 Mary O'Keefe has sold property at 96 Wallace street to Mortimer Woods.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
PERSONALS

William Mccarthy of Stanley street is spending a few weeks at Myrtle Beach.
 Albert A. Buell. is spending a few days with realtives in this city.
 James F. Roche has returned from a vacation spent at Walnut Beach and will leave tomorrow for a visit with relatives in New York.
 Edward Cronin of Hartford ave- nue will spend his vacation in New York city and Long Island.
 Miss Nellie Cronin of Hartford ave- nue will spend her vacation in New York city. The trip will be made by automobile.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
SCHOOL YEAR.
Late Opening Will Require Vacation
 Periods for Pupils.

Periods for Pupils.
 Hartford, Aug. 31.-Charles D. Hine, secretary of the state board of education has received a number of inquiries from the school officials of towns, as to the effect which a possi bIe reduction in the number of days in the school year, on account of infantile paralysis, may have on the average attendance grant
 In every instance Secretary Hine has replied that an effort should be made to make up for loss of days occasioned by the postponement of the school year by reducing the num- Der of days allowed from school in the holiday seasons or to take off the requisite number of days from the summer vacation.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31

1 the brotherhood heads to rescind the 1 strike order fail he is prepared to issue
 a public statement calling upon all l the members of the brotherhoods to | join in ordering it's recall. He would l say the railroad employees have no right to imperil the industries of the nation under uch conditions, when
 the thing they demand is about to l be provided by law.
 1 House leaders decided not to wait
 for the senate to act, as they first planned and agreed on a bill designed l to carry out the presidents recom- | mendations for an eight hour day
 and commission on investigation. It has some modification from the sen- ate drafts. It was introduced by Rep-
 resentative Adamson, chairman of the
 interstate commerce committee, and
 has the backing of Speaker Clark and democratic leader Kitchin.
 Plans for Legislation.
 Unless the senate acts promptly on
 the two prOstions-the only ones in the presidents program favored by house leaders at this time a special rule will be invoked to rush the Adamson bill through the house and over to the senate by Saturday at the latest.
 Postmaster General Bur1eson also conferred with Chairman Adamson on movement of the mails They dis cussed the old law of 1862, which al- lowed the president to operate rail- roads in case of public necessity.
 
 The eight hour day bill, on which most congressional leaders agree. if enacted by Saturday night, will be suf- f1cient Justification, in the opinion of brotherhood leaders, for calling off the railway strike set for next Mon- day.
 This today was the main source of optimism that the great industrial tie- up would not occur.
 Enactment into law of the presi- dents eight hour day bill as now drawn, guaranteeing the present 10 hour day wage" said w. G. Lee, head of the trainmen's brotherhood, twill be regarded as a satisfactory settle ment of our differences with the rail- 1 roads and there will be no strike. In l order to prevent a strike, however, this l Dill must become a law before next i Saturday midnight"
 Would Establish Hour Day.
 The measure contemplated would eight hours as the standard work for railroad employees engaged m interstate commerce; it would au- thorize appointment by the president | of a commission to study general con- 1 d1tlons under the eight hour day, and | report it's recommendations to con- yress, the president and through the president to the interstate commerce commissions; pending the report daily wages should not be reduced below the present. pay for longer hours
 Other measures were under con- emplation, but the eight hour day md investigation proposals were re- 'arded as the most effective pieces of legislation.
 The attitude of congress today hat of determination to prevent the trike-was exem mplified by the resolu- ion, pending in the senate, calling on brotherhood officials to suspend the trike order for one week, and the tatement of Senator Thomas that if he government failed to protect the public in such a crisis, it had no right o call itself governm ent.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
O'LEARY TO GIVE UP.
Vice President of Molders' Union
 Will Submit to Service

Bridgeport, Aug. 31.-At a session in chambers this morning before Judge Webb of the superior court counsel for the striking molders, nounced that J. H. O'Leary of Wor- cester, vice president of the Molders' International union, is ready to give himself up for service.
 Counsel for the manufacturing holders objected to a reduction in bond, but Judge Webb said he would grant it if O'Leary were served.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31

Everlasting, pleasing navy serge de- velops this good looking gown which is lavishly braided with black silk soutache. The skirt has a slit down the left side with a buttoned over flap that is rather attra ctive The bell sleeves have a style all their own.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-31
COTTON CROP.
Department of Agriculture Forecasts
 Harvest of LOGO, ,O0O Bales.

Washington, Aug. 31.-A cotton crop of 11,800,000 equivalent 500 pound bales was forecast today by the department of agriculture, passing It's estimate on the condition of the crop on August 25.
 The condition of the crop on Au~ gust 25 was 61.2 per cent. of a nor~ nal, compared with 72.3 last month, 69.2 last year, and 72.5, the average for the last ten years. on August B.