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Evening star., 1917-10-27
Congress and the Mob.

The investigation of the East St Louis
riots. ordered by the House, is in prog
rcss there. but the town is not inter
ested. The committee is sitting in a
hall large enough for a gathering of
three hundred persons. but the average
attendance of spectators at the meetings
is not above dozen. Maybe the town
is tired of the subject. and is trying to
forget it.
The testimony being taken bears out
the full horror of the tragedy as de-
scribed when it was fresh Town au-
thorities off guard, and inefficient when
aroused. Human beings hunted on the
streets and elsewhere for murder pur-
poses. The militia when on the scene
no help. An orgy of bloodletting. which
took its own time, and made record
of the kind. Representative Cooper of
Wisconsin. member of the committee.
remarked after listening to one partieu-
larly grisly story, Indians could do no
worse"
One of the witnesses, local manu-
facturer. told this:
"A group of negroes was standing by,
quite peaceable. when soldier, in uni
form. came out a nearby door. The
crowd was all around. Some called out,
taunting him. You cant shoot. 'Oh.
can't II replied the soldier, only in
- 1ap h,& lo
his rifle to his shoulder and shot into
| did not know if he was dead"
Since the tragedy the town has sobered
up. in more than one sense. A popula-
tion of seventy-fve thousand had been
supporting three hundred and seventy
SIX saloons. Thirty of the places have
now gone out of business, to the advan-
tage of the community. Order is better,
and the general tone Of the town i'm
proved.
The report of this committee will re-
ceive attention. even at a time when
the House will have crowded calendar
1t will show phases of labor clashes and
race clashes, with gutter politics and the
drink traffic adding to the turmoil and
misery. For that reason it will con
tain something of interest for all who
are moving for betterments, social, com
mertfal and political; and there are
many who today are so employed.
If Congress can do anything to pre-
vent, or even discourage, the indulgence
Of the mob spirit is confined to
no section, and has been finding tolera-
tion in all sections-it should act The
need Of action, national and local, is
greater now than before war was de
clared. Excitement is easily aroused.
A crowd gathers rapidly A passionate
word spoken by man of leaderlike
voice and mien is often sufficient in a
.carelessly governed community to put all
law and order underfoot, and cause the
loss Of both life and property on large
scale.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

Q lad at school when his dad comes to
SEQ him. Who having felt that ever for
gets ~ Whose standing in his classes
has not benefited from the messages
from home, reinforced by the govern
or's" pat on the back. The visit be-
comes the red letter day Of the term.
The result shows that it was worth the
making a thousand times over
During our civil war the active in
terest taken in the Union forces by state
governors contributed much to the eff
cheney and morale Of the men. They
had great confidence in and affection
for Father Abraham" They knew of
his unfaggins interest in them. and that
TO the full extent of his powers he would
watch over them. But it was some
thing besides to realize that their in
tercsts were also in the keeping and
under the care of those whom their
neighbors and friends had put at the
head of local affairs.
1lefe were many eXeellent war gov
ernors" patriotic to the core. and ca
pable and Industrious TO the last de-
gree-and some, because of favorable
opportunities. made great and lasting
reputation as such. Morgan of New
York. Andrew of Massachusetts, Curtin
of Pennsylvania and Morton of Indiana
wrote their names very high on the list
Of those whose services contributed to
the preservation of the Union; and they
did it by keen and untiring watchful
ness in behalf of the men who had re-
sponded to the call to arms, and in arms
were bearing all the hardships and hor-
rors of sanguinary conflict And this
fine service continued four years.
Evening star., 1917-10-27
Homes for Government Workers.

\ Washington has grown so rapidly dur
ing the past few months that the ques-
sion of providing homes for the new
government workers who have come to
4own is acute The chairman of the Dis
erict Council of Defense is now charged
svith the task of assuring suficieney of
housing accommodations. 1t is difficult
undertaking, calling for cooperation by
local property owners and builders. In
the present condition Of labor and ma
terial in the market it will not be easy
TO undertake a comprehensive building
program in season to afford relief. The
utmost use must be made of the pres
Int equipment, somewhat depleted by
The governments own necessities, which
have led to the taking over of numerous
, buildings. 1t is important that there
should be no undue raising of rent.
Washington must not acquire the repu-
! Ration of greedy community seeking
undue profits out of the necessities of
those who have been called here for gov
ernment work, and at the same time
putting an unjust burden upon its own
people in the advance of the rental
scale. While it is true that the excep-
Gonal demand for houses puts pre-
MUM upon accommodate there is no
Justification for q general increase OF
rents, thus adding to the already high
best Of living, which has not been met
IN this city by an increasing advance
In the average income Chairman Bald
wins work in this connection to co-ordi-
nate the factors of construction and to
Aeeure stable rent basis should receive
he full support of all who are concerned
Sn the welfare Of the capital.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

The Filipinos are displaying an en-
thusiasm as American soldiers which
helps to remove the old fear that the
islands would never prove a national
asset. The establishment of an edu-
cational system is bearing fruit, and
while the inhabitants are still fighters.
they recognize Uncle Sam as friend
and protector whose enemies are their
enemies.
Evening star., 1917-10-27
Two Mayoralty Campaigns.

In New York the friends Of the ad-
ministration have been endeavoring to
keep it out of the mayoraity campaign,
upon the ground that politics is not in
volved, but only good government for
the town. Everybody understands that
the President does not like Tammany,
but does like Mr.. Mitchell, and there is
strong suspicion that he desires Mr..
Mitchers reelection. Nevertheless,
there Is NO appeal In Mr.. Mitohslas BE-
half made In the Prssidsut's nams. Al
Evening star., 1917-10-27
The Ideal and the Real.

"Can you imagine billion dollars :"
eyes," answered the cautious citizen;
Il think can. All you have to do is
to picture figure II with long string
Of ciphers after it. A mental grasp
Of a billion doesn't cause me near the
difficulty Of hand-to-hand struggle for
two dollars and a half"
Evening star., 1917-10-27

DO you think that rhyme beauties
a thoughtf'
SNot always replied Mr.. Penwiggle
"The prospect is not rendered more al
luring by the fact that some of the days
to come are to be meatless, wheatless,
sweetless and possibly heatless'
Evening star., 1917-10-27

When Uncle Sans magnificent Army
and the loyal response to the liberty
loans are considered there will be an
abundance Of material for next Thanks
giving day.
Evening star., 1917-10-27
A Stand for Tradition.

Erastus Pinkley stopped one day
To hear German band.
BE said: 'De way dem people play
I do not understand
Dey blows horn or hits a string,
An does it mighty strong.
But dey hasn't got no ragtime swing
To help de tune along.
II ct de food an tas'e de beer
Dat dey been passin' round.
Dom victuals' names, dey did seem queer
Dey tas'e jes' like dey sound
30 I reckons dat it's up to mo
70 stand fob what's my owns
III tight fch GIN an libsrv
An pork chops an corn ponals
Evening star., 1917-10-27
Objective and Subjective.

"Has Gladys improved in her plano
playingi"
"I don't know" replied Mr.. Cumrox.
Sometimes I think she has improved
and other times suspect that maybe I
am getting used to it"
Evening star., 1917-10-27
Reminder.

The clock is ticking. Don't forget
The hours are fastening by
Toward moments when you may regret
The bond you didn't buy.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

So long as there are speeches to be
made on economic subjects, the banquet
will be feature of American public life,
regardless Of the material available for
menu.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

The District OF Columbia's war men
'knd war money stand forward as uncom-
promising reminders of this community's
American right to national representa-
zion.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

The kaiser thinks Of making linden
burg King of Lithuania. What the
Lithuanians think about it has not the
slightest significance in the transaction
Evening star., 1917-10-27
A Student of Publicity.

"You shouldn't worry ,over what the
newspapers say about you"
II DON'T" replied Senator Sorghum.
'eWhat strikes me as ominous is the fact
that they are overlooking me as topic"
Evening star., 1917-10-27

Kerensky is made to realize that be-
ing the father Of country demands
patience as we'll as patriotism.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

The investment American citizens are
now making is heavy. The returns viii
make it well worth while.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

Uncle Sam will not be content until
he can get shipbuilding program that
will be conversation proof.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

Just now liberty bond quotations take
precedence over anything the stock mar
ket has to offer.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

The war has made number of United
States products entirely independent of
the tariff.
Evening star., 1917-10-27
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Collection is made by carrier At the end
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Evening star., 1917-10-27

In the German empire the Ultimate
consumer has been made to realize about
the worst that can happen to him.
Evening star., 1917-10-27

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! The health Of the nation requires it
u 60 on restricted diet for awhile.
Evening star., 1917-10-27
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EY rHILANDER JOHNSON.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
Order OF Notice Will
ESTATE OF HENRY e. KOEPKA

ESTATE OF HENRY E. KOEPKA
SrATE OF VERM ONT District of Caledonia, SIS
The H onorable Probate Court tor the Dis
trict of Called onia: Toall persons interested
in the estate of H L. koepka, late O
st. Johnsbury, in said district, deceased
Greeting:
At Probate Court holden at St. Johns
bury within and for said District on the 18th
day of Deem Der, A. d. 1916, an instrument
purporting to be the last Will and Tesla
nent Of Henry T. Kocpka, late of st. Johns
bury, in said District. deceased, was pre-
sented to theCourt aforesaid for Probate.
And it is ordered by said Court that the
Goth day of January. A. D. / 81 Z, at the Pro
,ate office in said st. Johnsbury. be assigned
or proving said instrument; and that notice
hereof be given to all persons concerned. by
publishing this order three weeks successive
yin the Caledonian. newspaper circulating
that vicinity. in said District, previous t.
che time appointed
Therefore, you hereby notified to ap
Dear before said Court t the time and place
aforesaid and contest the probate of said
WILL if you have cause.
Given under my hand at St. JohnSburv in
said District, this 27th day. CT December
WALTER P SMITH, Judge
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
WEST BARNET.

Thressa C. Blain, Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Morrison visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Morrison Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walbridge OF
WoodSville visited Mr.. and Mrs. u. A
Blain a few days the first of the week
Mrs. D. A Blain, Marion, Ruby and
Alberton Blain visited at Jam es
Blain's Saturday.
The members of Mrs. Ritchie's Sun
day school class and Mrs. L. H
Thornton's with thoir mothers We're
entertained at Mrs. Laird's bungalow
last Friday. Refreshments were
served and a very pleasant time en-
joyed by all.
David Purdy Of Lisbon. N. H., Wis
tied at J. w. Blain's and Ezra Roy's
last week.
Thressa Blain visited at Walter
Thurston's at Rickers Mills at Gro
ton the first of last week.
Several from here attended the
basketball game at Peacham last Fri
day night between Peacham toWr
team and McIndoes town team. The
score was 13 to 6 in favor Of The
Peacham team.
David Purdy has sold the lot OF
land at the five corners in Peachan
to Mr.. Spencer, who is now employ
ed at Roy's mill.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Achilles visited
at Elmer Bailey's Friday evening.
Miss Britomarte and Bruce Somer:
spent the Christmas vacation will
their parents here.
Miss Ina Lou Buchanan Spen
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Alder
Achilles
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03

an average OF 175 days. This is an
increase of six days over the preced-
ing year and 5 days over 1910 Each
day 90 out of every 100 pupils who
were enrolled were present at the
school. This regularity indicates that
truancy or willful neglect Oh the part
OF parents is not widespread in Yer
mont, yet both do exist and the ad-
ministration of the truancy laws is
very ineffective. A considerable num-
Der Of children who are required by
law to he in school do not enter
school. Many teachers do not have
confidence in the willingness of To-
cal officers to enforce the attendance
laws and so do not report cases of TN
lawful absence. That they are justi-
fed in their belief is shown by the
fact that for 1916 only ia arrests
followed 10, 399 complaints There is
need of a more strict enforcement of
the attendance laws and q more care
full census of school schildren. The
board recommends that teachers,
principals and superintendent be re-
CURED to report truancy cases to the
commissioner of education and that
the execution of the laws be given to
competent parole officers.
Distribution of Money.
Section 1T of No 81 of the Acts of
1915 provides that after the state
board of education has paid the ex-
penses of general administration, the
salaries of superintendent and train
ing class teachers, the expenses of
summer schools and educational
meetings, transportation and board,
and rebates to towns employing train
ed teachers, the balance of the school
fund shall be 'at the disposal CT the
state board of education for the pur-
pose of aiding rural schools Of the
state and for the purpose of equaliz-
ing educational opportunities and ad-
yantages." The sum available for this
purpose on July 1, 1916, was $685.
006.02. The board apportioned $24,-
S96.63 of this balance to assist the
towns and cities that had made e.
pairs and irnprovem ents amounting tc
: more than 5000. OF the remainder
67,180.21, was apportioned to the
| towns and cities on the basis of the
/; per cent of the grand list that they
raised and spent for current schoo
| expenses.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
urtier of Notice OF Allowance {
Account

ESTATE OF ZIMRI STEARNS.
STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Caledonia. s.
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid: To all persons interested in
he estate of Zimri Stearns. late of Water
ford, in said District. deceased. greeting.
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 9Th
day of January next for examining and al
lowing the account of the Admins rator OF
the estate of said deceased and for decree OF
the residue of said estate o the lawful claim.
ants of the same, and ordered that public
notice thereof be given to all persons int err
ested in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the day
assigned, in the Calcdonian, a newspaper
published at st. Johnsuury in said District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ar-
Dear at the Probate Office in ST. Johnsburv
in said District, on the dav assigned tIler
and there to contest the allowance of said
account if you see cause. and to establish
your right as heirs, legatees and Lawful
claimants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 21st day o
December A. n. GIG.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03


The remains of Mrs Ella Mason
Lane OF Berlin, n. H., were brought to
The home of her brother-in-law,
James George, last week, the funeral
services being held from the M. e.
church at Woodsville Dec. 20. Mrs.
Lane was a member of the Woman's
Relief Corps, No. 10, of Wells River.
Mrs. Raymond Littlefeld and baby
Barbara returned Monday from a
four weeks visit in Aganwam, Mass.
A T. Davis spent Christmas with his
daughter, Mrs Herman Bone, in
Gardner, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bone and son,
Winston, went Saturday to Spring
field, to spend a few days with Mr.
and Mrs. Julian Jacobs.
A good crowd attended the basket
ball game Friday evening between the
Newtbury town team, and the Woods
Vile Independents.
Miss Mathilde jain of the Fitch
burg Normal School, is spending tho
holidays with her sister, Miss Amelia
jain.
The Misses Folsom gave a bridge
whist party Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Henry Greenwood and son Of
Lebanon, N. H., are visiting Madam
Greenwood.
Frank Basnore has been confined tt
the house faw days by illness.
Mrs. D. G.. FarWell entertained sew
eral ladies Wednesday afternoon il
honor of Miss Lottie Munsell, formerl.
of this place and now teaching il
| Highgate, Vt.
Harold Worthen Of Springfield
Mass, and Winsome Worthen from
Stanstead, P. c., have both been Wis
| iting their aunt, Miss Ella Munsell.
! Mrs. H. T. Baldwin has been on tn
| sick list this week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
CONCORD.
Meeting Of Dairymcn On Thursday
EVENING". G. McGregor OBJ
served 10th Birthday.

Mrs G. F. Cutting, Correspondent
There will be a meeting of farmers
and dairymen at the school building
Thursday evening, January 4, for the
consideration Of Cd the cooperative
purchase of fertilizers and 90 farm
ers' association work. Pres. w. P.
Russell and County Agent Leland A.
Wood of the Caledonia County asso-
citation will be present. Every farnae r
should be there and talk these mat
ters over.
G. G.. McGregor celebrated his 10th
birthday Sunday with a dinner party
at his home The guests were Mrs.
Cora Bradshaw of Lyndon, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Montgom cry, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyle Spaulding, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Spaulding Of st. Johnsbury and Jacob
Richardson, ST. Mr. McGregor re-
cciVed many gifts.
Rev Z. j. MacInnis will speak at
the Universalist church next Sunday
morning on Life and Realization.
This discussion will be adapted to the
young people as we'll as to maturer
minds.
Miss Ruby Kenerson Of East Con-
cord visited Miss Louise M. Chapman
last week.
Representative J. c. Chapman is il
Montpelier.
L. w. Hastings of st. Johnsbury
visited his uncle, Charles Morgan,
Wednesday.
E. w. Bradley spent the week. end
with relatives in East Barnet.
Miss Jennie Belden of Whitefield
N H, spent last week at her home
here, returning with her sister, Miss
Josephine, who spent Monday here
Visitors in ST. Johnsbury the past
week were Mrs. Emma West, Mrs
Helen p. Bennett, f. r. Woods, Mrs
T. A. Cutting, Mrs. George Hastings
and daughters, Marion and Mildred
Mrs. Harry Fuller and children, Ell
more and Dallas, E. w. Bradley
Misses Vera and Myrtle Streeter, F
w. Chapman, Mrs. r. w. Thomas, C
y. Stanley, G. A. Crowell, Miss Ruth
Crowell, David Morton, Mrs. ii. A
Quimby, Miss Mildred Quinby an(
Julia Quimby.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lewis entertain
ed at card party Tuesday evening
Miss Hazel Powers of st. Johns.
I bury has been q guest of Miss Edith
I Virtue.
/ Mrs Edith Brown and Mrs. E. L,
Grant Of Bradford are guests of Mrs
/ Emma Quimby and Mrs. Minnie
/ Seavey.
/ Clarence and Fred Lillicrap have
gone to ShcrDrooke, p. @, where they
! have work.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
WELLS RIVER.

(Mrs. D. G. Farwell, Correspondent
Mrs. Croker of Brookline, Mass,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Percy
G. Smith.
Harvey Varnum of Barre was in
town Thursday.
|; Mrs. E. n. Dodge and son Of New
port were at Judge Baldwin's this
week.
Mrs. Rourke and daughter, Mar
garet, of Melrose are spending Il few
days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Rourke.
Miss Beth Burbank of Woodsville
played two beautiful violin solos at
church Sunday morning.
The Study club met Monday even
ing at the home Of Mrs. J. j. Peach
Master Ralph Clark has been Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Leslie Bailey.
Mrs. Ellery Davis is very i'll at the
Cottage hospital.
Miss Maude Rumsey is helping al
IIale's Tavern this week.
Charles Pope was in Nashua, n. II.
! Thursday.
The Woman's Missionary society
meets at the Tavern Tuesday after
noon. Hostess, Mrs. Frank Bashorc;
leader, Mrs. Raymond Farwell.
There will be three special prayc,
services Wednesday,, Thursday ant
Friday evenings at the vestry
The Ladies' Aid society maets fol
the annual business meeting at the
| home of Mrs. S. E. Clark Friday af-
ternoon.
Bert Cobb and son, Roscoe, and Mr.
Angel of IIardwick were holiday
guests Of Judge and Mrs. Baldwin.
Miss Sykes entertained II friends
at dinner Tuesday evening.
| The Buckley homestead is reported
sold TO Charles Vincent
Scott and Fern IIaselton spent
Christmas with their mother, Mrs
Cora Myers.
Roscoe Leslie has recently visited
his mother in Montpelier.
Harold Wright OF Richford is work
i,t; at Iiale's Tavern.
Horace Marvin of Essex is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Leonard Smith.
Miss Sadie Boardway spent the
weekend with her parents in South
Rycgate.
Harry SlerWell went Sunday tc
visit relatives in North Troy
Mrs. Bfacy and her gbrother, George
Emery, spent Christmas with friends
in Plymouth, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bashore enter
tanned IL dozen friends at Christmas
| dinner at the Tavern Monday.
Among those home for the holi-
days were Miss Nellie Bailey, Miss Is:l-
! belle Field, the Misses Folsom, Merton
Miller, Jacob Bailey, Miss Genevievt
Fellows, Carl Hutchins, Henry Nun
sell, Harold Worthen, Miss Lotto
Munseli, Claude IIinman anu Russell
Bailey
The Christmas spirit was manifest
more than ever this year throughout
the village At the close of the evch-
ing service Sunday the congregations
/ gathered around the community tree
at the head of Main street, and sang
carols. After a brief word of prayer
! by Rev. Donald Fraser the Christian
fIndeavor members went from house
to house leaving Christmas holly al
each door.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-01-03
Notice of Allowance of Account.

ESTATE OF EMM A A. S1EARNS
STATE OF VERMONT, District of Caledonia IS
The Honorable Probate Court for the Dis
trict aforesaid To all persons interested ir
the estate of Emm A. Stearns, late of Wat.
'rford, in said District, deceased, greeting:
Whereas, said Court has assigned the 18th
lay of January next for examining and
allowing the account of the drninietrato1
of the estate Of said deceased and for decree
OF the residue of said estate to the lawful
claimants of the same, and ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested In said estate by publishing thi:
order three weeks successfully previous to
the day assigned, in the CALIFORNIAN a news
paper published at st. Johnsbury in said
District.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to ap
pear at the Probate Office in St. Johnsbury
in said District, the day assigned Their
and there to contest the allowance of said
account if you see cause, and to establish
your right as heirs. legatees and Lawful
claim ants to said residue.
Given under my hand this 21st day OF
December, A. ID. 1916.
WALTER P. SMITH, Judge.