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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18
A Severe Arrangement.
The Boston Transcript says:

The Boston Transcript says:
1t is no secret in Washington that
for more than a fortnight Major Cen
efal Goethals has been on the verge
OF feslgning as the head of the Emer-
gency Shipping Corporation. His
reslgna ton would have been ten
dered weeks ago had he not been
urged by several members of the cab
met, by many members of both
houses of Congress and by nearly all
the members of the Advisory Council
of National Defence to hold on a little
longer in the hope that his patience
would ultimately be rewarded with
authority to put through the gigantic
shipbuilding program which he for
INFLATED. The general lacks authority
TO sign any contracts for steel ships
today because his judgment in the
premises is not trusted by the chair
man of the Shipping board, and be-
cause the President for two weeks or
more has allowed the entire program
for ship construction to lie on his desk
without action and presumably with
out attention When it is remembered
that our little army in France is de-
pendent for maintenance upon sup
plies from this country; that it cannot
be re-enforeed until ships can be Sc
cured in this country to transport and
maintain an overseas army we must
reckon upon five tons per soldier in
the first instance and at least two
tons per soldier for maintenance, the
perilous effect of the Presi dents pro-
crastination in this matter becomes
apparent
But the shipbuilding program. is not
the only set Of papers on the Presi-
dents desk which has been there for
weeks awaiting his decision. We en-
tered the war short among other
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

/ Those Russian women who. voted to
turn Sver an men, even their own hus-
binds ho desert from the uxsian
army to justice show q proper spirit.
With the women as determined as
that there is less prospect of slackers
among the Russian soldiers.
1t looks as though the GermaIs
have been pressing their torpedo work
to a limit that has reduced its effect
iveness. Although the Germans have
shown increased fury and Widened the
zone of their U-boat operations they
have not sunk SO many ships during
the past week. The navy league
thinks the Germans may be unable to
properly manufacture the large num-
Der of torpedoes now being used If
the U-boats fail Germany will be
without a winning feature in this
great war.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18
The German Crisis.

One cannot keep his mind from
Germany and the crisis through which
it is passing, because such IA ON entoua
results are pending. It seems to be
generally felt in France that the mill
tary forces are still in control of Ger
many despite the sacrifice of Beth
MANN Hollweg. and that the desire
for world domination has not abated
in the least. Some papers say that
Hollweg's war purposes were per
sonal and Objectionable to the Prus-
sian cabinet. We do not accept this
as a correct statement. We believe
sHollweg was trying to force the pur-
poses of the Kaiser on the cabinet and
German people and. he was decapitat-
ed because he was unable to do this.
That the German people are not
ready to accept the Kaiser's dictation
is shown by the proposed peace reso-
luton prepared by the majority bloc
of the Centre, Radicals and Socialists
of the Reichstag. An excerpt from
this resolution reads: :sas
q "As on August 4, 1914, soon the
threshold of the fourth year of the
war, the German people stand upon
the assurance of the speech from the
throne-'We are driven by no lust of
conquest
Germany took up arms in defense
of it's liberty and independence. and
for the. integrity of it's territories.
The Reichstag abors for peace and a
mutual understanding and lasting rec
oncfllationi among the nations. Forced
acquisitions of territory and political,
economic and financial violations are
Incompatible with such a peace.
THE Reichstag rejects all plans
aiming at an economic blockade and
the stirring up of cnmity among the
people after the war. The freedom
of the seas. must be assured. Only an
economic peace can prepare the
ground for the friendly association of
the people,
The new Chancellor, George Mich
aeHs, cannot be expected to force the
idea of fighting and conquering on
/ people who have taken this decided
stand -
Fully as significant is the utterance
of Herr Praschek. the former Czech
minister, in the Austrian Reachs-
rath last Saturday, who said:
How are we to obtain peace if we
cling to the German side? Must we
continue to sacrifice our interests to
the expansion of Germany? Must we
continue to submit to. the German
militarism that has drawn us into this
war;"
These things awaken the hope that
the Kaiser.s military policy will be re-
jected and that the German people
will in time be ready to listen to pro
posals Of reasonable peace.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18


The government crop report for
July gives, the victims of the high
cost of living some hope, It predicts
the greatest corn crop in history of
more than three million bushels, also
record potato crop of 1852, 900, coo
bushels This is an increase of abe
100000 bushels in corn and 3d.
900, 900 bushels of potatoes above the
five year average of production. The
wheat crop is about l28, 100000 bush
els shorts of the five year average of
production and the hay crop is &c.
000, 900 tons ia excess of the five year
average. While cheap wheat and flour
are not in sight more free use of corn
and potatoes can be resorted to if
these crops yield up to their promise.
The immense hay crop should also
ease the demand for grains to feed live
stock and help lower the price OF
foods. . .G =
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

things of heavy artillery. without
trench. .n9Ttars of the type in sgenerA
use farolehout the hAEtlshelds at
Europe today We did not even have
the designs for many of the types
shown by actual experience to be most
serviceablc in modern war: With the
assistance and cooperation of France
and Great Britain, our ordnance ex-
nerts were able, after war began. to
secure complete plans and specifca-
tons of the heavy artillery OF our
allies and to arrange contracts for the
manufacture of heavy guns in large
numbers in this country. These con-
tracts have not been signed because
the Secretary Of War was not salts
fed with the terms which his ord
nance experts had approved, and the
whole matter was referred to the
White House last month Since that
time all the papers in the case have
If these statements be true. the
condition is terrible. OF course the
work of the President is tremendous
but there can be no excuse for allow
ing such necessary work as the con-
struetion of ships and guns big enough
to do the work. of the war to be neg
lected. We are paying dearly for the
failure to make any preparation for
the war two and three years ago. The
people who are furnishing soldiers
cannot endure continued neglect of
this necessary work. -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

We note that Editor Hindley is dis
turbed because some Vermont farmers
are ready to defend the dog. The
trouble is SO many untruths about the
dog have been published that lovers of
the truth feel real sympathy for the
dog. There are some ours = among
dogs the same as among human beings
but the average dog is a very decent
animal.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

Congregational Church, Rev. r. A.
Hamilton, minister. Morning worship
at 1920, The theme is found in Rom.
1:20. The subject of the children's
talk is taken from the thirtieth chap
ter of Proverbs. Evening worship at
1880. This is the third of the subjects
dealing with the general theme, The
Christian in War Time" cordial
welcome to all the services of the
church. The mid-Week service will
be discontinued for the month of July.
The s. S. at Orleans voted So to
the Y. NJ. c.. A. fund which is being
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

The. Swanton Courier is the latest
Vermont newspaper to install Mer-
genthaler Linotype machine. It is a
very enterprising undertaking by
Editor Tobin, but his readers may be
INSURED of a better paper than, was
ever possible By hand composition.
Success and more of it to Editor ToBin.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18
KNEp TIT AND FEET. FINE

Foley Cathartic Tablets are a whole
some physic that thoroughly cleanse
the-~bowels sweeten the stomach asd
arouse the liver. For indigestion, BIZ
iousness, bad breath. bloating gas, or
constipation, no remedy is more high
ly recommended. Sluggish bowels are
the direct cause of many ills and the
Indirect cause of many more Usff-
Don't be careless See that your b.,,y-
els are regular.nK Keep 1T Then YOU
Will feel fne.-cHARLES A. SEARLMS
& co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

Vermont has 205 men in the regular
army and not s. as has been reported
It also has 1888 men in the National
Guard ready to be mustered into the
federal army and an unknown num-
Der serving in the navy and the naval
reserve. When the full number is
known we venture the prediction that
Vermont will have as many men per
thousand rendering service to the gov
eminent in time Of war as the other
states of the Union.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

There is big contrast between the
passing of an appropriation bill of
s640,O00,000 for the construction of
22,00o airplanes in five hours and the
Senate's elaboration and delay over
the food control bill. It is alright
for the, Senate to be dignifed, but
it should not be so sdignified as to be-
come ridiculous.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

. Governor Samuel W, Mccall has de
cided to become candidate for the
Governorship of Massachusetts, for the
third time this fall. It requires "a smart
man to go before the people three
Mr.. McCall's many friends in this Vi
cinity will hope he may win as easily
as he has for the past two years. If
T. Massachusetts voters do re-e1ect him
they will show. good judgment in keep
ing such an experienced and capable
man in the Governors chair while the
war is in progress,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

The deportation of more than 100
Industrial Workers of the World from
Bisbee, Arizona, to Columbus, n. NJ.
of disposing of labor agitators. We
wonder, however, whether Arizona
has any right to dump it's nndesirables
on a border state. If it has. other
states may follow Arizona's example
and clear itself of public charges and
the like. But it may also receive lib
eral shipments from some other state.
1t would seem that Arizona should
have taken care of these undesirables
within its own domains
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

It is reported there are 1000 troops
ably that is the largest number of men
under arms ever brought together in
Vermont GT
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

The provisional government of Rus
STA seems to be tackling the land
question promptly with view of re-
lieving the peasants of some hard
ships. About a third, OF the land in
Russia has. been owned by the Car
and the country naturally is anxious
to arrange the laws so the people can
own the lands they cultivate.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

TERMS. OF THE CALIFORNIAN
One year to any address. - =. :. $l.1v
SAX months "a
Clergyman in Caledonia County 1.eO
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

The Senate has agreed to vote on
the food control bill on Saturday, July
Fl. This means that the food specu-
lators will have the opportunity to
make another 100000 off the long
suffering consumers of America. Per-
haps that is performing it's duty to the
public, but it does not seem so to US.
Congress certainly is delaying action
in time of great public crisis.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

Several Vermont newspapers have
commented on the fact that a compil-
or of Webster's Una bridged Dictionary
has written Mason S. Stone asking
him to spell and define the driving
term whoa hush" There is no such
term. Whoa hish'' or more proper
~ .'Wo-hish,' would be readily under
stood by any well trained OK as an
order to go ahead or to "haw' or
gee as the command happens to be.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

Mrs. George P. Cary and daughters
left Monday for Pemaquid Beach,
Me-, where they will spend three
weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18

Entered Al ffre @scsts . ohnspury post
once as second class mall matter
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-07-18
PUBLISHED WEEKLY By
VHE CALIFORNIAN COMPANY.

Editor and rnh1fsher.
% Eastern Avenue. st. Johnsbury. "a.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
WHALER's GLORY HAS GONE
Industry Which Was Once the Great est In America Has Been DecIin-
 ing for Fifty Years.

At the outbreak of the American Revolution and for period of 75 years following, whaling was the most important branch of American fisher les. From 800 to 700 vessels sought whales in all the oceans and seas of the world, and in one year New Bed- ford alone sent out 300 vessels whose cargoes of bone and oil were the basis of the industrial life of the city.
 The pursuit of sperm whales reached It's climax in 1887, when oil valued at nearly $4,5OOOO0 was brought in, mostly from the south Pacific, says the National Geographic Magazine. The height of the industry was in 1846. when 10000 persons derived their SUD- port from whales, and 720 vessels, valued at $21, 100000. were engaged.
 For more than 50 years the fishery has been declining, and in numerous ports that once derived most of their wealth from the industry there have for long time existed only memories
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
Gun Cotton.

Gun cotton may be made as follows :: 'Immerse cotton wool in a boiling di. lute solution of potassium carbonate, wash with water, and then dry. Then steep for few minutes in a cold mix ture of one part of concentrated nitric acid and three of oil of vitriol, then squeeze, and again place in a fresh acid mixture and leave for AS hours. Then squeeze and wash for long time with running water, and finally steep in solution of potassium carbonate. Gun cotton is insoluble in water, al- cohol, and ether. It takes fire at 300 degrees Fahrenheit burning away rap- idly but without explosion. When ig- nited In confined space or by porous sion, 1t decomposes with violent deto- nation, the energy of which equals that of five times its weight of gum powder.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
To Assign Lawyers.

After conference in the governors office, the board representing the American Bar Association announced that within a few days a list will be made up of members of the legal pro- fession in the state who will be asked to assist the draft boards. The con- ference was called at the request of the president and attorney general to form county legal advisory boards to advise drafted men on their legal status rnde4 the selective service act. t was composed of Governor Brough, Attorney General J. D. Arbuckle, w. H. Arnold, T. c. McRae, j. M. Stay ton and Ashley Cockrill.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
"Oh, dear, I don't believe I'll ever learn" walled Helen,

"Oh, dear, don't believe I'll ever learn," walled Helen.
 Nonsense! Strike out-make some effort Lift your left foot. That's it! No, don't bend forward. Keep your feet together"
 "Then get me an instructor" des- perately. "You tell me too many things-it only confuses me-"
 "All right. I'm not keen for the job," and, piloting her to a sea:, War ren left the rink and stamped Into the office.
 When he came out one of the uni formed instructors was with him.
 "Mrs. Curtis hasn't much confl- dence," by way of introduction. "This Is only her second time on the ice."
 Then, with the air of having shed hampering burden, Warren glided off, leaving Helen in the hands of the in- structor.
 He was a blase youth, with light hair and blotched complexion. With bored expression he chewed gum and guided Helen around the rink.
 "You ought to have flatfoot skates,"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28

they cloSe ut,.
 Do you think I'd go out there again?" flauntingly.
 "Why not. Can't learn to skate without a few tumbles. Be a sport Come on-take another crack at it."
 But Helen's self-conseiousness was too acute. After her humiliating fall not even Warren's insistence could lure her back on the ice.
 A light buffet supper was included in the two dollars admission to the roof, and now, with disgruntled growl, Warren, still on his skates, led the way to the gIass-inclosed restau- rant.
 The head waiter seated them at table facing the rink, and only a few feet from the skaters as they whizzed by.
 "Who's that girl Wheelers with?'' Warren leaned forward. ''By jingo, she can skate Didn't pick up that bracket turn in any three lessons
 With breeding envy and a distinct feeling of being "out of it." Helen watched the graceful figure in the mole-trimmed suit.
 "Oh, could never do that.' wist- fully.
 'You could if you thought more about the way you set your feet and less about the powder on your nose. It's your internal conceit-you think everybody's watching you. Next time we go skating it'll be on a country pond. and you'll not doll up. You'll wear a good thick sweater and ear muffs-and I'll put you through some. stunts"
 Anything to drink, sir?''
 "Yes, a Bronx-and bring it quick" Then, as the waiter hurried off Need something bracing after carting you around Talk about dead weights. you were about as supple as moody cow!"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
Bread-Making Expectations.

Regarding bread making, there are several superstitions. In Yorkshire England, nearly all the housewives still bake their own bread. After kneading the dough and leaving it to rise, deep cross Is cut in 1t with a knife. This is to 'slet the witch out" and the custom is common to this day. In Scotland they say that the yeast must be made within an hour of sun- rise. or the bread will not be light.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
See Only Good in People.

It is mistake to grow tired of peo- pie or their efforts to please. The vast majority of us are trying to do our best. True, some of our number make brilliant showing, while others do not cause ripple of comment. But if we are going to get any real satis- faction out of life we cannot stop to weigh peoples capabilities or attain ments, but should, on the other hand, be grateful for whatever consideration they show us, and only see in them all that is splendid and good.-Exchange.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
Study Utilities Laws.

The Public Service Commission ap pointed by Governor Brough to inves tigate the law relating to public ser vice corporations in other states and to report to the next legislature, held its first meeting in the office of Attor. ney General J. D. Arbuckle. The com mission elected Attorney General Ar buckle chairman and Roy Wood sec. retary. The chairman and secretary were requested to confer with all other states having public service commissions and to secure copies of their laws. Governor Brough was in vited to outline his views regarding the commissions work. Those pres ent were: Attorney General Arbuckle c. A. Buchner, Millville; George w. Donaghey, Little Rock, and George D. Locke, Fayetteville. Judge Joseph M. Hill of Fort Smith, who is a member. was unable to be present.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
GaIerie des Assiettes-

One of the important apartments at the palace of Fontainebleau, in France is called the Galerie des Assiettes, for the reason that its decoration consists of vertical rows of plates, set in the paneling of the walls. These plates are very valuable, are made of porce- lain, and upon them are painted scenes and views of many royal resi- dences. The plates were placed there by the order of Louis Philippe.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
INWARD AT A FASHION, ING RINK
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 was his first remark. How'd you
 me to get rockers?"
 Rockers? Why, MT. Curtis bought
 em for me. Aren't they right?''
 'Take you twice as long to learn,"
 differently
 For the next ten minutes he piloted
 1T along in languid gum-chewing si-
 nee, not troubling to direct her awk-
 ard efforts.
 Do lift nay feet enough?" deter
 lined to force some instructions.
 "Oh, that'l1 come You can't do
 uch the first lesson"
 To Helen the intimate closeness of Sating with this blotched-face, gum hewing youth was most repugnant. Then for the second time, with bored Er, he glanced at his watch, she flared ut an indignant:
 You needn't finish the lesson. I've ad quite enough. Please take me ack to the bench. Send MT. Curtis D me-"
 With an astonished stare he accept d his dismissal, skated over to War en, delivered the message and left he rink.
 Well, how'd you get on?" demanded Warren. "Time up2..
 "Oh, he was horriG He didn't even ry to help me. But he did say one hing-that I ought to begin on flat kates."
 "Flat skates" with a snort. "Well, Eou'li learn right or not at all"
 'But, dear, anything to make it easier now-while Pm learning"
 Clear the ice for an exhibition" !" -oared an attendant
 There was general scurry as a yhite-costumed couple stepped out.
 Christina and Adolph Hofmann, from the Ice Palace of Stockholm" was the shouted introduction.
 With dashing speed they plunged nto an exhibition of spectacular skat- ng. It was picturesque scene, the white figures flying over the ice under he glowing Japanese lanterns and the .lear star-pierced sky.
 The glass-protected orchestra hrobbed an accelerated waltz. as Christina swayed, leaped. cavorted, her 'ur-edged, pink-lined skirt swirling straight with her dizzy toe spins. AS l triumphant finale, Hofmann held Ter aloft, while he executed a daring igure, ending in mad whirl.
 The exhibition over, the applauding audience swarmed back on the Ice.
 "Oh, not after tfat," protested Helen.
 But Warren dragged her out and put Ter through another ten minutes of persistent, rigorous coaching. By this time she was chilled through, with reddened nose and wind-blown lair. Warren, relentless, would not ct her stop for repairs. "Never mind your hair-this's no eauty contest. You're learning to kate"
 But my ankles are giving out-I ant"
 Way to strengthen them. Come n, now-take ldnger strokes.
 Hello, Curtis What're you doing ere" tall, shaggy coated man bore own upon them. Didn't think you'd | all for this skating craze"
 "Jack Wheeler!" beamed Warren. We'll, it's made lot of the old.timers ct their sixties out of camphor. [ow're you making ont?"
 'Little stiff in the joints. Nearly roke my neck out there on an inside ack three."
 That always was nasty turn. lave you met Mrs. Curtis?" ~~-cc-r~~-,-~~-~~~
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
Compulsory Vaccination.

The State Board of Health issued a compulsory vaccination order to in- clude every resident Cs Willis town ship in Poinsett county. The order was the result of the spread of small pox in that township, and follows the report of the county Judge and the county health officer. It is probable that a similar order wid be issued la ter for other districts where there is smallpox.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
pr. C. M. LutterIoh Named.

Governor Brough announced the ap- pointment of Dr. c. M. Lutterloh of Jonesboro member of the State Board of Health to succeed Dr. B. \. Fletcher of Augusta, who died in Mem- phi5.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-11-28
Convention Postponed.

Governor Brough was notified that the fourteenth annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbors Con- gress, scheduled to meet in Washing ton on December 5, 6 and z, has been postponed indefinitely.