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japan and Russia
to Be POiled by
heutraS.
United States Insists Upon
Chinese Territorial
Entity.
President Cuts Short His Outing TO
DiscaS Peace Terms With
ambassadors.
Special Dssps,oh to IN. Call.

BOSTON, May S.-A private let
ter from an administration official in
Washington says that ambassadors
Germany are only awaiting the return
Of President Roosevelt TO the capital 10
learn his views on the question of peace
between Russia and Japan before sail
ing for their respective countries. This
is the real reason for the Presidents
sudden change OF plans He hopes be-
fore May Is 10 be able TO do something
for peace. he VIII communicate to the
ambassadors OF the European powers,
to Russia and to Japan, the terms upon
which the United States will insist in
the treaty of peace between the two
Nva-TIng nations.
As power having material interests
at stake in the Philippines and COM
merclal interests on the Asiatic main
lan6, the United States will be as much
entitled as any neutral power 10 dictate
some Of the terms on which peace shall
be based
The letter says the main terms upon
which the United States will insist were
long ago discussed and decided upon III
Washington. Holding fast TO the pol
Icy having as its sole purpose the main
the open door," the United States will
strive not only for the expulsion Of
Russia from Manchuria, but it also will
expect the Japanese Government to ad-
here 70 the pledges it frequently made.
both before and during the war. and
not attempt the annexation of Man
churia or interference with Chinese
administration of that territory. Fur
theremore, the United States will insist
that Korea be restored to the status
existing before the exigencies of war
compelled japan to seize the reins of
government there.
President Roosevelt has been criti-
cized in some quarters for the SEEM
ingly partial attitude of the adnInis-
tration in favor Of Japan and against
Russia The writer OF the letter de-
clares that the President has put the
good faith of Japan to the full test and
assumes that all pledges made relative
10 the administrative and territorial
entity OF China will be carried out.
Japan has been regarded not as fight
ing for the conquest of territory. but To
prevent encroachments by Russia upon
a district Of the Far East which must
remain open 10 the commerce of ali ma
rioT,a -
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Indictments may be found against
several municipal employees who are
believed to have been involved with
Smith in the Tax once scandal
Foreman Andrews Of the Grand Jury
is convinced that several persons con-
nected with the Treasurer's Office have
been guilty OF violating section z24 Of
the Penal Code. which constitutes a
felony. A rigid investigation into the
dealings OF the Treasurer,s ONCE and
the defauifing Tax Collector IL being
made
Following is the section which An
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drews thinks has been violated by
Treasurer McDougald and his em-
ployes:
Each official OF this State or Of any
county city, town or district Of this
State, and every other person charged
with the receipt, safe keeping or trans
fer OF public moneys who either
q without authority OF law appro-
PIRATES the came or any portion thereof
to his own use or to the use Of another.
or.
ton thereof. or who. having the pos
session or control OF any public money,
makes profit out OF or uses the same
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PREDICTS roGo's DEFEAT.
Russian Naval Oficer Takes ROSY
View Of the Coming Battle.

view Oh tnc coming Battle.
ST. PETERSBURG, May l-Cap-
tain Won Essen, the hero OF Porr
Arthur. and one OF the ablest of Rus
sia's naval officers, discussing, to-day.
the coming naval battle In the Far
East, took n rosy view of Rojestven-
sky's prospects and asserted that he
had great advantage in many re-
Bpects over the original Port Arthur
squadron Captain Won Essen declared
that the engagement between Togo
and Ro5estvensky was bound to be at
long range. He smiles at the idea that
the japanese might be able to dis
organize or damage the Russian SQUAD
the impotency Of such tactics after the
nrst surprise at Port Arthur.
Take the matter of telescope sights,
for instance, said the captain. which
are almost Indispensable in engage
ments at the extreme range now used.
The Port Arthur feet was without
them and was unable to obtain the
Fights on account of the cutting of
communications, while Rojeetvenskyss
guns are all equipped. Furthermore
we know that Togo's ships were se-
verely pounded in the battle of August
10 Without taking into consideration
the unavoidable depreciation and the
gact that though repaired, il was far
from being good before the battle. the
ordnance Of the Japanese ships suf-
fered especially. and though some OF
the 12-inch guns may have been re-
p3aced, II is impossible that all can
have been renewed Some OF the small
er guns on the ships actually went to
pieces during the engagement After
the battle we found a large piece OF
the nuzzle of one of the Japener= 1s-
centimeter guns on board the Sevasto-
pol. The japanese, however. were able
70 renew their secondary armament.
having plant capable OF building such
guns"
Captain Won Essen commented on
the high state Of efficiency to which
Ro5estvensky has brought his SQUADRON
during the long months of the voyage
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Violation OF Penal Code IN Office OF Treasurer McDongala
May Cause Grand Jwy to Find Indictments.

rs punishable by Imprisonment in the
State Prison for not less than one or
more than ten years and Is disqualified
from holding any ofice IN this State :"
HAVE CHANGED MONEY
The article in this section Of the Pc
nal Code referring to the changing Of
money has been admittedly violated by
Chief Deputy Louis A Devote. Fore
man Andrews declines to say whether
or not Devote and others OF the Treas
urer's ONCE Will be held to answer for
this violation OF the law. Il il known.
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for any purpose not authorized by law.
or.
session until disbursed or paid out by
authority Of law. or.
4. UnIawfully deposits the same or
any portion thereof In any bank or
with any bankers or other persons, OF,
"B Changes or converts any portion
thereof from coin into currency. or
from currency to coin or other cur
rency. or.
g. Knowingly keeps any false ac-
counts or makes any false entry or
erasure in any account OF or relating
TO the same
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the first real rest have had IN many
days." he continued. as most of the
electric lights IN the Four Courts hold
over were turned ont as q signal for
the inmates 20 seek rest on ths hard
benches
Smith IL anxious to return West 20
await the punishment prescribed TOR
verge OF . collapse. though his arrest
seems to have relieved the awful ten
Eon OF q hunted man whose c0nscfence
rcproeched him day and night
A warrant charging him with being
q fugitive from justice holds him
technically. though he was given the
freedom of the holdover corridors dur
ing the day
Leona Brookz who ts regtstered IN
the detention room es Blanche
4myth." the name taken rom the hotel
register. was released after she bad
been interrogated st length Under the
sweating OF Assistant Chief OF Detec-
ives John J. Ely. she broke down COM
pletely- She admitted that Smith had
given her between 200 and $500
monthly. besides presents. but claimed
not his until he confessed TO her In the
hotel yesterday. Through Hot
Springs newspaper she gained her nrsr'
knowledge OF the situation IN the Tax
Collectors Office.
SAYS BROTHERS Will. HELP.
Smith makes no denial OF his short
age nor OF the uses 10 which he put
the money. He declares hrs brothers
in San Francisco win stick to him 10
the end Smith admits only $4,000
shortage.
The defaulter takes the view that he
must be q martyr TO his own misdeeds.
Having erred. retribution must come.
severely and swiftly Every man IS
now turned against him. as should be.
he SAYS FOrsaken by every one. an
outcast from home there Is no course
left but 10 accept Imprisonment and.
later. by reputation. make reparari0n
for the wrong done 10 the community
f,nnxfnned ou Rara a Coiurun r
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Calf Prints More News Than Any Other Paper
THD rHnATERS

The LHEAIEfA
ALcAzAR-..when KniEhthood w.s
in Flower"
CoLUMBIA--Much Ado About Moth
ing
ENTRAI-"Ehsrnus OBrien's
CHUTES-vaudeville- Matinee
CALIFORNIA---The Eternal FemH
nine" Special matinee Mariana
GRAND@.-A Gold Nine
MECHANICS PAyILION-'.Eay Fes-
tivel"
oRPHEUN-vaudevillA Mzfinss To-
day.
TTvoLI-Coric opsrA
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w oman Confesses
Relations With
Criminal.
SMITH is PENITENT
Thinks Brothers
Will Stand by
Him.
BROKEN IN HEALTH
BROKEN IN HEALTH

ST LOUIS. Mo-. May ST Win say
nothing about the previous defalcation
or the connection my brothers had with
IT." declared Edward J. Smith. san
Francisco's defaulting Tax Collector.
20 Call correspondent to-day
Tonight hope to get little sleep,
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
LYNDON.
Death of j. M. Weeks.

John Meigs Weeks, the Oldest resident
of Lyndon, died at his home here early
yesterday morning at the age OF oV
years. He had been in feeble health all
winter, but was about his usual duties
and offciated as town auditor only a
few days before the own meeting. Mar.
Weeks was born in Lyndon, November
8, 1924, and has always lived here, De.
ginning to work in store when only If
years old, and going into busiress Tor
himself when 20 years old, where ne mas
continued tor the past so years. l..
He was twice married, first to Miss
Louise McGaffey, and to them two
children were born, now Mrs. Helen
Streeter of Boston, who came to Lyndon
during her fathers illness, and Mrs:
Mary Cross of Dawson, MINI. And
second to Miss Fannie E. Bartlett, and
to them was born one son. Clinton ..
Weeks, of st. Johnsbury. Mr. Weeks has
been postmaster here at three different
times, and is well known over the state
as a stauuch democrat, having represent.
ed the town in 1890 He has held many
town Offices and had been one of the
auditors tor many years. About a week
ago he took slight cold and failed rapi-
ly until his death came. The funeral will
be held at the Congregational church
Thursday afternoon at half past two
O'Clock. Ia the death of Mr.. Weeks this
town loses one oil its best known and
highly respected citizens.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
EAST HARDWICK.

r. Russell was in Swanton the first
of the week visiting his son.
The revival meetings that have been
held in the Baptist church for two weeks
are to BE- continued in the Congregation
al church this week.
Mrs. Vallancourt with son and daugh-
ter were in Sheldon over Sunday.
Frank Simons OF Stannard is soon to
move into Chester Browns tenement.
Mrs. Arthur Burbank's sister of Iras-
burgh is visiting her.
The Baptist Ladies Aid met at 7. G.
Browns, Thursday. There was a large
attendance.
Russell Bean, aIformer resident of this
place, died Thursday at the home of his
sister in GreenshOr Bend. Funeral ser.
vices were held Saturday afternoon, Rev.
Mr.. Ross Officiating. Intetment was
made in the Sanborn cemetery.
I'D. Goodrich died March 8. He had
been in poor health for the past year and
failed gradually, although be bad been
confined to his bel only about two weeks.
Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon, Rev. !. P. Marvin officiating.
He is survived bya wife. and one son in
st. Johnsbuty. His death is great loss
to this village, where he has lived for
many years and where he was held in
high esteem. Much sympathy is felt for
the bereaved family.
Susie Currierspent last week with rela.
tives in Hardwick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
LUXEMBOURG.

Mrs. K. T. Brown and Mrs. Irving
Bowker entertained the members of their
Sunday school classes at the home of the
latter, Thursday afternoon. Games were
played and supper served, and the little
ones had most enjoyable time.
Hugh Benton of Seattle is visiting
relatives in the East and the, first of last
week made his sister, Mrs. Hattie Balch,
a visit.
Quite good sized audience came out
to hear the readings given by Mrs. Eva
Latham White, Friday evening. The
selections were good and pleasantly
rendered. Mrs. Clara Dodge and Mrs.
Taylor also gave some good music.
A large barge load of Christian En-.
deavor members drove to Lancaster Fri.
day evening, and were entertained by the
society in the church parlors with music,
recitations, etc. Supper was served and q
social time was enjoyed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
WELLS RIVER.

H. T. Baldwin and family have moved
into their new home, which has been
thoroughly repaired for their use.
At the last NEE ing of the Rebekah
Lodge, Mrs. Flora Goss was presented
with bea utiiul, noble grand's collar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goss are soon to leave this
place. to reside at Newport, and the col
lar was given Mrs. Goss as parting re-
membrane.
S. S. Peachhas moved his grocery store
into the frontlof the old store in the Bald
win block.
Mrs. Deartt has recovered from her
illness so she b able to keep house tor
Kimball Marshal
Roy Blanchard has been obliged to
give up his work at Deming and Clark's
and go home again because of sickness.
Misses Margaret and Annie Beaton of
South Ryegate were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Sheldon, last week, and atten-
ded with them he Ek's ball at Woods
vile.
school Notes. ...
Eva Wallace, 'O5, was absent from
SCHOOl MOuudys
The second regular meeting OF the
Philomathian society was held Friday
evening, and was on the whole, an i'm
provement on the last one. A debate
was held on the, question:-Resolved:
| That the country is better for a high
school pupil than the city. The afirma.
tive was taken by Meigs 05, and Canty,
'08, the negative by Miss Goodwin 'O5,
and Miss wilson OF. The judges decided
in favor OF the negative, but perhaps
results might have been different, if the
speakers had finished their speeches. The
FIVE minute limit, however, compelled
them to stopb before they got in their best
points.
The members OF the school are interest.
ed in selling certificates OF the Betsy Ross
Memorial society. This society has for
its object the preservation OF the old
house IN which Betsy Ross made the
| first STARS and Stripes" The certificates
are very dainty Autographs, represent
ing Mrs. Ross as she is making the flag,
and are worth ten cents, the price asked.
II thirty certificates are sold a beautiful
large picture is given free. Any contri-
buttons to help raise the number sold to
80 will be appreciated by the pupils.
The new wall decorations in the high
school room are very neat, and make the
room a much pleasanter place to stay in.
!. Lenora Wilson '07 is sick with the
grip,
Visitors are always welcome at the
Philomathian meetings, but will be es-
pecially so at the next meeting, which
will be held in the church vestry, on the
last day OF school, Friday March 81. The
program will consist OF music, Indian
club exercises, book reviews, recitations
and fifteen minute farce, entitled, 1.-TWO
Gentlemen in a Fix" After the entertain.
ment, promenades and games will be in
dulged in. Admission Is cents. The
proceeds, as per constitution will be for
the decoration of the schoolroom, and
for needed books.
The teachers examinations were not
so hard after all. Nearly all who took
them received their certificates.
The class of '05 have chosen as tteil
motto, "Ad astra per aspera."
There was no school Friday, the teach
ers being in attendance at the Teachers
Institute in Woodsville.
Miss Whitcher has been having a touch
of grip. She has kept up her schoo
work, however, thus far.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15

died suddenly of heart failure F riday
evening. Mrs Nelson was a woma an of
excellent character and possessed many
admirable traits, among Others a sunny
disposition, and was beloved by all who
knew her. She was OF strong constitu-
ton, very industrious and of more than
usual ability While her husband was
so bravelv and efficiently fighting for his
country Mrs. Nelson was as bravely and
INCREASINGLY laboring to manage the farm
and support the family. During the last
few years, while too inhrm with age to
do other duties alb nut the house, she has
made about 80 braided rugs, sofa pillows
and much other fancy work. The funeral
was held at her late home Monday
afternoon and very largely attended.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts OF Monroe oficiated,
assisted by Rev Mr.Eldridge Of McIndoe
and Rev. Mr.. Wallace of South Ryegate.
Burial at Ryegate cemetery. Mrs. Nelson,
or Aunt Susan" as she was Familiarity
known, was born in Bath, N. H., Sept. 1,
1918, one of the eldest in family of II,
only two of whom survive her.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
Fall and EARLY Winter Lambs.

Remember the term lighthouse" lamb
does not mean that you must grow
your animal in a semi-incubator. The
feeding barn should never be kept hot,
The feeder should exercise care that
his lambs do not get in draft and are
we'll sheltered, but see that they have
air. 1t will not hurt them once in
awhile to go out in the snow. Our fall
and winter lambs often weigh forty to
fifty pounds early in the spring and
bring from ST to $40 per head, accord
ing to the market. All lamb feeders
who can grow alfalfa should not fail to
be without this wonderful hay. at
tribute most of my success with lambs
to alfalfa. The past season | raised
$50 tons on my farm and use it freely.
Also l grow 1000 bushels Of oats and
barley, 1000 bushels Of shelled corn
and 300 bushels of soy beans on my
place, much of which was fed to sheep,
handling about a thousand head per
year, said Joseph 3. Wing before the
Connecticut board of agriculture.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
McINDOES.

Miss Jean Duncan started tor Washing.
ton, D. c., last week. accompanied by a
party of friends from Boston.
Miss Adine Bell OF East Hardwick was
the guest of her uncle A. B. Perry over
Sunday.
Miss Emily Dewey returned to ST..
Johnsbury, Wednesday, after spending
several days with friends here and at
Monroe.
Napoleon Parady has moved his family
to Whitfield, N. H.
Ed. Flood was home from Warren, N.
H., few days last week, and opened his
barber shop, which has been closed this
winter. He lett Will Guthrie in charge.
Adner McGrath has been home the past
week.
The mid week prayer.meeting will be
held this week with Mrs. J.. c. Gleason,
Thursday evening. 1t is hoped that a
large number will be present.
Jack Winchester is sick with the grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Moore and Miss
Flora Winch are on the gain.
Philo and Miss Abby VanDyke are
home from their school tor short vaca.
ton.
Mrs. George Payne and son Harold
have been visiting at her mothers, Mrs.
Harvey's, in Ryegate.
Mrs. Eldredge of Littleton spent a
couple OF days last week with her sister,
Mrs. E. Flood.
Madame Katerina Tsilka comes to
McIndoes March % and will tell the
story of her captivity.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
NORTH DANvICLE.

Miss Ethel Blodgett went to Boston
last week.
Lester Hopkins of Hardwick is clerking
for John P. Weeks.
The sick ones in this vicinity are nearly
all on the gain.
The Ladies' Aid will hold sociable in
the vestry of the Free Baptist church this
Wednesday evening.
Ray c. Palmer of this place and Miss
Nellie Bailey o. St. Johnsbury were mar
ried at St. Johnsbury, March II, by Rev.
r. L. Duston.
Miss Lenna Bidnell OF Johnson is visit
ing at F. R.Palmer's.
The Junior Order of American Me.
chanics will give a promenade and
oyster supper on Friday evening, March
"a. Good music will be furnished and
the public are cordially invited.
Harold Morse and Fred Clifford have
purchased the Ed Webb farm of Philis
Devenger and will divide the land be
tween them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
WEST BURKE,

Mrs. A. A. Boyce is quite sick with
pneumonia. Mrs. A. D. Fogg is caring
for her.
The reading by Mr.. Williams was not
very well attended.
M. Gaskill of Barton is visiting his
triend, Arthur Way.
The Epworth League will give a
conundrum supper and Longfellow
entertainment at the church vestry
Friday evening.
Miss Alice Blodgett OF Cabot is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Blanche Hickie.
It was 100 below zero Tuesday morn
ing. A little stiff tor sugaring.
Miss Myrtle Aldrich is to have the
New England Central office.
Will Smith OF Sheffield, former school
teacher, was in town Monday and before
going home loaded up with sugar tools
at Hickie Hardware Co.'s.
Miss Olive Stratbam OF Island Pond is
visiting at o. c. Woodrutf's. "'-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-15
PASSUMPSIC.

Mr.. and Mrs. George WRIGHT ,r...
given a surprise party in the vestrr
Thursday evening in honor of the 9o.I
anniversary of their marriage Tha
vestry was prettily decorated With
yellow and white crepe paper. Tbsra
was carefully prepared program con
sisting OF music by the orchestra siro;n,,
by the male quartet, a piano solo snS
three readings, one of which was ~
original poem written by Rev. c n D.
Meacham. Rev. W. F. Basten 1yoo
master OF ceremonies and offered prsVer
During the evening Henry J. Park, presi'
dent OF the Christian Endeavor societr
under whose auspices the entertainment
was given, in behalf of the vestry full n
people and many who could not be
there, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Wripbt
with about $50 worth of presents in.
GLIDING couch, two rocking chairs civ
dining chairs. clock and silver tea
spoons. Refreshments were served and
a very pleasant evening was spent.
The funeral of Mrs. A. P. Hawlev woO
held in the church Wednesday, Rev. W
w. F. Basten officiating. Music was
furnished by mixed quartet CONSISTING
of 5. P. Pinney. William Sparrow, Miss
Bessie Wright and Mrs. Jennie Vittv,
The floral tributes were many and bean.
tiful. A garland consisting of 81 pinks
to represent her age, from the church and
Y. P. S. {. E.; roses from the SUNDAY
school, hyacinths from her Sunday
school class; Gala lilies from the VILLAGE
Improvement society; Miss Kate Ken
dali OF st. Paul, Mrs. Mary Woods and
Miss Josephine Woods Of St. Tohnsbury,
Mrs. Emma Webb OF Newport, and Other
friends sent flowers, beside a beautiful
set piece from the w. R. c. OF St. Johns.
bury, II OF whom attended the funeral,
having their service after the regular
funeral service of tie church. The
bearers were six members OF the G. A. R.
OF st. Johnsbury. The church was nearly
filed with friends and relatives to paw
their last tribute of love and respect to
one whom they had known and loved
and who had filled so large place in
the community.
Alpha Jackson and family of Greens.
boro visited at S. P. Pinney last week.
At town meeting Henry J. Park was
elected trustee of the Barnet townlibrarv
for five years.
Perry Moore was home from Littleton
over Sunday and will take his family
back with him, their goods being moved
with teams Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Ferguson of Lyndonville
was with her sister, Mrs. G. D. Hawley
last week.
Mrs. Jacob Foster, who has been i'll for
a number OF weeks at the home OF her
niece, Mrs. Eliza Morse, has returned
home.
Mrs. Dora Choate Of Monroe is caring
for Mrs. Morse.
F. 0. LaPoint moved to st. Johnsbury
Monday. He works for the Ides and
will live over the old Ide store on the
Avenue.