St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-11
DIARY OF EVENTS.
TUESDAY. DEC 3.

recommendations to congress on many
subjects. In dealing with the problem
of reciprocity, while favoring the prin.
ciple he opposes any general tariff
change. He deems publicity the only
remedy that can now be evoked in treat
ment of trusts. Other points are: Re
ductiOn Of tariff duties on Cuban i'm.
ports into this country especially adj
Vocated; construction of irrigation
works by the national governme 1t
urged; importance of building the 18TH
milan canal and the Pacific cable; Mon
roe doctrine should be cardinal feature
Of all America; re-enactment of Chinese
exclusion act advised; remedial action
urged for our merchant marine: Jres-
ervation of fOrestS-By decisions Cf
the United States supreme court N the
question of the United States right to
collect customs duties on articles
brought here from the Philippines it is
defeated, the supreme court holding that
the islands are domestic territory. On
the other hand. the decision on the
Porto Rico case Is favorable to the gov
eminent, the court in effect holding that
congress has right to erect a tariff
barrier between the United States and
its possessions thereof-Twenty four
cases of smallpox in As hours at Boston
Move for withdrawal Of eX-com-
munlcation against Tofstoi-Report
that Beers will seek peace or armistice
before the end of the year--Stup n
dous fall of British securities since the
beginning of the South African war
WEDNESDAY, DEC 4.
Fourteen cities in Massachusetts held
elections. The most remarkable feature
was the defeat Of the Socialists in both
BrOckton and Haverhill. Another
feature was the success of the Repub-
lican party, 10 mayoralty candidates Ct
that party winning and carrying with
them in nearly every instance city
| council in sympathy with them. Two
Democratic mayors were elected in
pittstield and Lawrence-but in the
latter place the Republicans took
practically everything else. The usual
chief issue, that of license, seemed 10
have been side-tracked, for the vo es
on both sides showed losses compared
with last year. OF the IA cities, II went
license, a gain Of one over last year, the
change being in Fitchburg-Ten in
dictments returned against John NJ.
Fisher and Frederick L. Belts of Bcs-
ton on charge of using mails for fraud
ulent purpOses--NOrfolk hunt club,
newly incorporated, has bought the
| Wardner farm of 115 acres in Med
field, Mass--BOston board of heal h to
ask for legislation placing the manu-
facture of vaccine virus in the hands of
the state board Of health-Alaska
wants a regular territorial form Of gov.
ernment-One man killed, another Sc
riously wounded by Indians in Arizona
Annual convention in Chicago of the
National Livestock ociation-t'irBt
National bank of Ballston Spa, y. Y.
closed on account of defalcation Of tel.
Ter amounting to 100,000-GeneraI
Smith declines to negotiate with Luke
ban for surrender-No plan yet fixed
for Philippine tariff, but prompt action
Is expected
THURSDAY, DEC. 5.
A verdict of murder in the first degree
was returned against Henry Lambert
by a jury at Dover Me. The crime fol
which Lambert was convicted was a
triple murder. The victims were J. w
Allen, a farmer, of Shirley, his wife
Mary s., and their daughter, Carrie L..
aged 1G. The murders were committed
Sunday evening, May -, and the muir
derer set fire to the farm buildings in an
effort to cover up the crime-RepairS
on cruiser Newark at Boston navy yard
authorized-Naval officers hear thai
navy department is to issue an order
against bumboats, and may establish
Philadelphia street railway
men oppose strike-POrtland, Or.
womans club draws the color line
Death at Washington Of General A. d
Hazen-Coroner jury blames tht
Wabash railroad for the Seneca acct
dent-LivestoCk association urge!
legislation providing for inspection o
wool--New automobile racing rule
settle the motorcycle question by de
barring motor cycles altogether-Si
Christopher Furness returns to Eng
land with American contracts for /.
large freight steamers; will also bulk
large shipyard at Sault Ste, Marie, Can
ada--Distribution Of Turkish indem
nity ordered by Secretary Hay-Sen
ator Lodge offers a bill to provide rave
nue. for the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Time
dwels on the fact that the United State
is still a debtor nation-General Woo,
saws lower duties for Cuba are absC
lutely necessary to insure prosperity
Hon. John Charlton says Canada desire
broad, liberal relations with the Unite
States-Not more than $T50,000 Wi
be refunded as a result of suprG n
court decision in Pepke case-Bul
rows introduces in the senate measur
nrOviding for the exclusion and depOrtf
tion of alien anarchists-NissS ton
now a prisoner at Gultepe- -
Russia withdraws foreign tonnage due
at vostocll--Isthmian transit b.
ING secure, American forces are will
drawn--Chili'S purchase of warshiI
, held to be a violation of treaty with A
gentjna-Cassel district, Prussia, 70
lows policy of government barrin
American oil except for signal lights.