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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-06-21


ST. J. A. LYNDON INSTITUTE.
Conner, IS. Gaudette, rf.
Cray c. LaFrance, 2b.
Borland, 2b. Ahearn, IS.
eiamie2, eilhllkg, E Pb. WaEe6aRld, SlaEei R If
Ches1ey, 3b. C1eary, 3b.
Tolman, CT. Gray, 1b
Hill. If. Simpson,
Morrison, rf. Davis, cf.
s. ss'5:zz Hsi5szz-' 7. ! 8 8 9 3 ! : S=g T-ng
In the opinion of the advisory
board of the Athletic association of
the Academy the following men,
through their participation in three
interscholastic base ball games AMI
through their spirit, conduct and
craftsmanship are worthy to be
granted the privilege of wearing the
letters St. J. A: Gilfillan, tray,
Plumley, Conner, Borland, Hill, Toll
man, Chesley, Babcock, Morrison, G.
GammeIl, French.
Babcock president of the Advisory
Board.
Hinman, secretary of Advisory
Board.
Senior Reception.
The senior class reception was held
in the Museum Wednesday evening
when the guests were received by the
class president, James Nelson, Miss
Marjorie Nelson, Miss Lillian Eliason,
Miss Marguerite Esdon, Miss Brito-
marte Somers, Roland Spencer,
Frank Plumley, and Theodore Carr.
Punch was served in the lecture room
by Miss Madeline Weeks and Harold
Gamnlell and Miss Clarissa White
and Reginald Fisk. The time was
spent Informally in delightful So
cial way.
Commencement Exercises.
Contrary to the usual custom the
commencement exercises were held
in the North church which was filled
with interested listeners, and on the
lContinuad on page 8.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-06-21

Haswell Royal Arch Chapter, No. IL.
Stated Convocation, Friday evening, July
DAVID R. COLE, E. II. P.
DELos NJ. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-06-21

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New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
NO CENSURE FOR MINISTER
Canada's Financier justified In
AcCepting Testimonial.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan 3l.-There was tense
situation in the Canadian House tonight
when the opposition attacked w. 5. Fieldr
ing, Finance Minister OF Canada, for having
over a year ago, accepted testimonial q
sl00 900. The testimonial was presented
publicly and was commented upon by the
opposition al the time; it was to-day
brought UP on o vote Of censure ~ Mr..
Boyce, of Algona, Conservative.
In reply Mr. Fielding said he Rad sewers
times refused the proposed testimonial
Finally il had been stated 20 him that no
of1ceseeker or recipient Of governnert
favor would be allowed 70 contribute 10 y.
and that he would never know vno TIE
contributors we're. On these conditions he
accepted It. with the consent Of the Prime
Minister.
Mr. Lennox, Conservative, declared thai
W. p. Travers. head Of the defunct Fernr
ers' Bsnk. now serving six years psna
term, was understood 20 have been one Of
the contributors, and the Finance Minister
had therefore received stolen money.
Dir. Sinclair. Liberal, representing Guys
boro, denied that Trsvers was cne OF the
contributors.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier strongly defended NJ.
Fielding against esperson
At midnight a vote vas taken, and
Parliament on a party division ju.uns'
the Finance Minister by majority OF y
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
POLICEMAN PUT IN A CELL
Arrested at Rollcall on q Grand
Larceny Charge.

When rollcall was announced at the
East 22d street police station last night
Frederick c. Hoffman, who was standing
with other patrolmen in line, was Or
derod out Of the ranks by Captain Bur-
feind and stripped of his shield, revo!-
Yer and uniform. His keys and CLUB
also were taken from him and then he
was placed in a cell. charged with grano
larceny
Hoffman was formally placed under
arrest by Sergeant Dunhao, Of the legal
bureau at Police Headquarters. on a
warrant issued by Magistrate O'Connor.
Of the Yorkville Court He was the
delegate representing the Mutual Pro-
tective Association OF the department
and as such was entitled TO collect the
members dues at the East 22d street
station.
According to Sergeant Dunham, Hott-
man collected a total Of 1913 from mem
bers Of the force for which he failed TO
account. When taxed with his shortage
Hoffman IS alleged to have said that he
bad mailed the money and il must have
been lost. Since then, it is said, norman
failed TO remit other monthly coliectlons,
and the warrant was issued.
When arrested last night, Hoffman
pleaded illness in his family and that ne
vas in desperate straits. He has been
= member Of the department only three
vesrs Inspector Schmittberger sus-
iended him from the force last night.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
GRANT WANTS TO SEE BOOKS
Indicted Banker Applies to Court
for Access 10 Than.

Frank = Grant president c: che Ncrth-
a.. gzrs- who - Under indictment IN cor
->ecticr WITH the dosing of that institution
asked Justice Gerard yesterday tor perTnis'
sdon 70. inspect the books ana records
~ the bank that have been seized BY the
ristrict Attorney.
IN opposition Ct the application rep
zesentauve OF the District Attorney said
that Grant sought permission 20 see tAe
hooks so that he could prepare z defenss
q, TIE cnapezs agasnst hina He said the
.ooIs were nov before the grand jlcy.
Grants lawyer sad ne understood that the
>defendant vas accused Of making an i'm
tropsr loan cf $4,000 70 the Bankers
FNeaity an6 Security COMPANY, Robin con
sefn. and that The grand jury Obtained
repc-v supposed 70 be basec on Information
<ieaneG from she iTauounded books.
Grants ,a1cyer said he Woa13 he aba &c
retite ths. charges and that hts application
wss prellnnins-y 70 3 molten tot permission
20 inspect The minutes ot the grand jury
Justice Gerard said that Grant had eS
much right % see the books as 4 they had
teen his own letters MAJ h2d been seized.
as tor the Q:esAop O jurisdiction brought
up ay the D:sU;ct ~ -crney the court ssi3
the Supreme CoUrr got is jurisdiction
thrcugh its control CT corporations. Justice
Ge4a1d allowed tne matter to 80 over un-
,O Sfr. Hhumans assistant could tall. il
over w..n his chez.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
NO POLITICS IN DIX'S VISIT
Governor Puts Off Conference
and Cuts Time of Stay Here.

Governor Dix reached the city from Al 70
l,auv yesterday afternoon shortly before (
o'clock. II had peen his intention TO hold
some conferences in regard TO the appoint
,uent of a successor 10 Commissioner Bas-
set. OF the Public Service Commission.
whose term expires to-day. For that pur-
pose his first plan was 10 remain In the
citv until this noon OF later The plans
we're changed. however. and II was said
last night that the Governor had had no
conferences Of public nature with any
one and that ho would return tn Albany
on The Empire State Express this morning.
After his arrival yesterday Governor DIX
vent 70 the home OF a friend, where ne
vas engaged on some private business, IT IS
said. until nearly o'clock when he Joined
Mrs. Tfr az the Waldorf
" : o'clock TIE Governor and Mrs. DIX
went TO a reception at the homo OF 1lr. and
Mrs Nicholas I. Brady. Of 10. es9 Etrth
avenue Mr. Brady is tho son o. Anthony
y. Brady who IA said to he greatly inter
ested in the election Of William F. Sheehan
as United States Senator. On behalf OF the
Governor It vas said however, that his ap-
pearance at the reception had absolutely
no political significance. as Mrs. Dix had
accected the Invitation some time ago.
Al 2 o'clock Governor Dix went to the
dirrey tn honor o, Nathan Straus az the
csf6 Boulevard, and from there went 20
the opening Of the Charity Ball 81 the
Waldorf ar 1880 O'Clock
Governor Die said hs lad absolutely
nothing t3 say regarding the Senatorial
Siru9tiou
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
NEW BILLS At ALBANY
Plan to Dispose of Unexpended
Balances OF Relief Funds.
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Albany. Jan 31-Having in mind dis
astere Of the magnitude Of the burning OF
tbs steamboat Slocum the san Francisco
earthquake and the eruption OF Mont Pelee,
Assernblynlan Foley. Of New York, to-day
introduced A bill making legal provision for
:he disposal Of unexpended money col
lected 10 relieve the Victims Of such dis
asiers II provides that whenever a volun-
tarv association O. committee shall have
received by public subscription from CON
trtbutors numbering more than one thou
sand fund for charitable purposes, and a
norton OF such fund remains uneXpendeo
after Eve years, and literal compliance
with the terms % the subscription IS then
found inlpracticable. the Supreme Court
nav. upoa certain conditions, make an or
der transferring the balance 70 some char
itable institution The money Is 70 be free
from any expressed or implied limitation OF
the manner in which It Is TO be spent
Assarablyman Goldberg introduced bill
reouiring ar interchange Of transfers by all
street surface railways crossing any
bridces connecting the borouehs Of Man
haitian and The Bronx. Another bill by the
same member provides shat transfers Dc
EXCHANGED between ell railroads running
rsorth and snuth IN Manhattan and The
Bronx and those running east and west.
Asser1blynlan Baumes, % Orange County
Introduced bill repeating the law re-
curing children 20 BE veccinated.
\ bill introduced by Assennhlyman Wend
~ Buffalo. makes u misdemeanor 20 re-
nane- or rekalsomine walls or ceilings IN
buildings used by human beings for living
or working purposes untn all the Old paper
or lsalsomine has been removed
bill introduced by Senator Grady IS
directed against the salary "loan sharks
r. makes assignments ot salaries for loans
e.cept % the employer absolutely void. At
r-esent such assignments are good II
u-t+hfr three days the person making the
lozn hIe, duly authenticated copy win
,,,s e,,piover. The bill also provides that
"a ac-ion may be maintained N couyts on
such assignment -
SENATOR Wainwright introduced q biA
en,rovrering tie Public Servtos co'hn's-
eiore 20 suspend rate schedules OF any
~su-cad or carving corporation. The SUD
-,arcA Of the bill IS 20 eRdow the eonrnis-
si,rs with powers similar 70 those now
orfoved bv the Interstate Commerce Com
r,s-s,on. The bill Is Of particular interest
- commuters.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
RECIPROCITY OPPOSED
Montreal Board of Trade Strong
ly Against Agreement.

Montreal, Jan. 3l.-By vote Of 80 70 ~
tho Board Of Trade in annual session this
afternoon passed a resolution declaring
against the reciprocity agreement with the
United States. The resolution reads in part:
1--WE hereby record the unaltersble oppo-
sition Of this board TO the proposed rect
procity treaty with the United States. which
treaty would involve the country in dan
gers net yet fully realized, and we consider
the government should first ascertain the
opinion Of the whole country on this ques-
ton and receive a definite mandate thereon
before committing st 70 q change so revo-
lutionary as this reversal OF its entire pol
icv. threatening not only the trade but also
the more vital interests Of Canada as a
nation"
A committee composed Of the members
of the council and q number OF LEADING
roan,bers of the board was appointed %
wait upon the government and place ms
resolution before IL.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
TAFT UNEXPECTED GUEST
Gave Little Surprise Party at
German Embassy.

Washington, jar. 31.--Usually when
President Tart makes a social call his
host knows about it. but It became
known to-day that the President had a
little surprise party CT his own last
night al the German Embassy. where
Count Won Gernstorff. the ambassador,
was giving dance in honor Of Miss
Helen Taft
After the dinner Of tho Ohio Society,
the President went IN his automcb:le
to the German Embassy The butler.
who knew the list Of guests. was es-
tcrished. several couples passing from
The ballroom to corridor also were As
tcnished. and finally Count Bernstorff
himself caught sight q he President
and grseted him with mingled curiosity
and surprise. The President allayGd the
lutter Of excitement by informing the
ambassador that h merely wanted to
lave look at the ball
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
EERONAUTS GET PRIZES
Presentations in London--Ref
ereuCe TO MGCurdy's Flight.

London, Jan. 31-Tne feature Of the din
ner Of the Royal Aero Club tonight was
the presentation Of the James Gordon Ben-
nett Aviation Trophy TO Claude Grahame-
White and the Baron dc Forest Prize 70
Thomas sopvfth the English aeronaut.
Grahame- Whites victory was won at the
Belmont Park meeting last October, while
Sopv.ith captured the dc Forest prize OF
sooO0o for the longest flight. including the
crossing OF the English Channel on Decem-
Der s. Many other medals ara trophies
were handed to the winners
The Duke OF Argyll, who presided, ex-
pressed the hope that the British govern
roent would spend more IN the development
Of military aeroplaning. Admiral Sir ~
rard Seymour referred to Mccurdy's flight
over The strait Of Florida as noteworthy
and striking achievement
Major sir Alexander Bannermsn evoked
dissent BY expressing doubt whether Tor
military purposes the aeroplane was much
ahead os what 81 was when Wright made
his FIRST fight.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
DANGER OF SLOW SHIPS
DEMONSTRATED BY NAVY
Inability Of BattleShlp Virginia
to Sustain Cruising Speed
Defeated Fleets Attack.
REPORT FROM SCHROEDER
WHY the Cruisers Defending Our
Coast Were Able TO Discover
the Approach of the
Enemy"

washington. Jan. 31.-Had the battle
sh,n Virginia been able 70 maintain
srnad OF thirteen knots across the
Atlantic ocean. the enemy" would
bavo been successful in eluding the vigil
lancA O. the defending" scout cruisers
IN the war game which recently was
played In the navy IN connection WIN
the return OF the American battleshir
feet from it's visit to English and French
rorts. This is the claim made by Rear
Admiral seaton Schroeder. commander
in chief Of the battleship feet, in a re-
port received by Secretary Meyer Of the
Navy Department to-day.
With a speed Of thirteen knots, says
Admiral Schroeder, the feet would have
been one hundred miles further ahead
on its course than It was when the scout
cruisers. under command OF Rear Ad'
noiral Staunton. discovered It, and would.
therefore, not have been found at all.
The Virginia was unable to steam az
thirteen knots without excessive coal
consumptIon. For two days the Meet
travelled at that rate. but was then
forced 10 slow down 70 the Virglnias S
speed oe twelve knots.
admiral SchroedT's report describes
the precautions wiaich were taken to
conceal tho approach Of the war vessels
10 American shores. After leaving the
rendezvous in the English Channel a
course was laid to avoid the. wireless
stations OF the Azores, and measures
we're taken against showing lights at
night. Special signal lights, Enclosed
in tubes which could be pointed exactly
at the ship to which the signal was TO
he sent and operated Ly Morse Key
were used After numerous expert
roents effective screened steering lights
we're perfected and adopted
The battleship feet lett the Ensnsll
Channel at noon on December 81 ana
vas sighted by the scouts at a. n1'' on
January s.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
NEW WEST VIRGINIA SENATORS
Second Election Held, with Republican
Senator's Voting.

Charleston. " "a. Jan. g. TO make
sure oc the Legality of the recent election
tor United States Senators IN this state the
West Virginia Leeiziature ballcteG again
to-day the Eouses voting separately and
the Republicans .cordine their votes for
tie irst time.
For the lnnC term, 70 succeed Senator =.
Z. Scott. the Democrats gave William E
Chiffon % votes cut Of the s. cast in the
House. Senator Scott receiving IL Republican
beI Q : drr rnr 'e-t stsftt ring IN the
Senate, composed ot thirty members, Chiffon
l--elitQ D.. votes ana l4.Ience Watson.
Dr"Ioc' aIic caucus Dorinee f'r the short
term, % succeed Senator Ellns got the
s+.. rum.-l. me ,.Icr scat votes were
scattered IN the House Watson received
s. votes
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
WOULD MAKE WOMAN sENAToE
Mrs. Katherine NJ. Cooke Gets One
Vote in Colorado Deadlock.

Denver, Jan. S1.-A woman received
vote for United States Senator in tbs Colo
rado Legislature to-day. She was NEs
Katherine n Cooke, former state super!n-
tendenr OF public schools. The joint ballot
resulted:
Demccrats--Adams. %, Martin, :. Naupin'
!; O'rlonnell. 4, Shafroth. !, Speer. p; ray
lor, 2, Thomas, (; Ward. 5. and Cooke,
Republicans-Dawson, :. Gowdy. !; Neil+ l.
and Northcutt. 60. No election.
Shortly after the vote was completed
Mrs. Cook entered the legislative hail ard
was congratulated by number OF men,
bers This IS believed 70 be the first tim.
g woman was ever nominated for Cnite1
States Senator.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
Jumped from Train with S22, 900
in His Pockets.
rBy telegraph TO tn. Tribune

Atlanta, Jan. 31.--With more than
so, 900 in bonds in his pockets, lebanon
Smith Cuyler. a cotton broker Of Atlanta
and New York, and well known as lit
erateur and arbiter Of dress, jumped
from Southern train on his way from
New York 10 Atlanta to-day and disap-
peared. Passengers on the train said
that he talked wildly. and said that he
had a fortune in bonds with him, that
detectives were efter him and that II
they got him he would be penniless.
An unconhrmed report received late
tonight from point about fifty miles
from Charlotte says that Mr.. Cuyler
was injured in the jump and IS now In
a sanatorium. Mr.. Cuyler changed his
name from lebanon Cuyler Smith to
lebanon Smith Cuyler.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
W. s. KENYON LEADS IN IOWA
Leaves Washington for Des Molnes--
Mav Be Direct Vote for Senator.

Washington, Jan. 3 William 3. Kenyon
assistant 10 the Attorney General who now
is the leading candidate IN the Iowa sena-
rorial fight, lett Washington to-day for
Des ,roines Progressive Republicans in
Congress construe to-day's ballot, on which
Mr.. Kenyon received slxty-six votes-ten
fewer than the number necessary to elect
as nomination Of Kenyon for the Pro
gressive support.
Il IS said that this faction will not nov
opposs a primary to settle the existing
deadlock. The "stand-pat' Vcte OF thirty
SIX members uniformly has been given TO
Senator "Lafe' Young, who has been de-
rnsnding a primary election. The Progress
siyes have opposed such a primary, on the
theory that they should first unite upon a
candidate. instead Of dividing their strength
between half a dozen more candidates. II
would not surprise politicians in this city
vrbo have been watching the iowa situs-
ton II direct vote was now granted.
hes Noines. Iowa. Jan. 3L-Through the
rtrbdrawaI OF A. g. Funk from the Sen
atorial race to-day W. 5. Kenyon came
uitbin ten votes OF election. His friends
are confident OF his election this week.
senator LaIe Young's supporters were
Ioval TO him. II Kenyon is elected II VIII
have to be through the votes Of about
hftsen OF the "stand-patters' who now
aie voting for Young. Young's managers
declare that his adherents will not desert
him.
The contest now is between Senator
Young ani Kenyon on the Republican side
all the other candidates having dropped
out one member voted for Warren Garst
against the wishes Of Mr. Garst on the
I)emuratic side Claude r. Porter con
tlnues 10 poll the party vote.
Friends OF Funk say that they win Try
70 reorr1anize his strength and put hin
hack in the race II Kenyon IS unable tC
win this week. Kenyon to-day had q
votes and .Lafe Young So. Kenyon viii b'
In Des Mopcs tomorrow night
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
HIGH PRAISE FOR TAFT
Continued from FIRST page.

OF the Canadian Liberals some twenty
years ago. 10 commercial union with the
United States. because that would mean
political union, Sir Gilbert said:
The agreement IS a desperately serious
thing and will eventually mean that the
Canadians have lost their grip on their own
independence. Conada's fight for two ger
erations against American commercial tyr
amy was the source OF her progress and
wealth. II gave her energy, resourceful-
ness and determination. but under this
agreement the United States seeks new
field Of exploitation for American finance.
new opportunities for the overflow OF Amer
ican energy and control Of the great Do
mtnion."
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
MONTANA DEADLOCK CONTINUES

Helena. Mont, Jan 81 --To-days sena-
torial ballot resulted as fellows: Carter
(Rep). Go. Walsh CDem) q. Conrad
Deml 10; scattering Il. necessary 70 a
choice. 45.
To-day. fcr the first time since the dead
lock began. the combined votes Of r. J.
Walsh and W. j. Conrad leading Demo
cratic candidate. were sufficient for cleo
tion had they been conco ntra ted en- one
man. II is reported tonight that the Walsh
supporters have sent emissarics TO Norman
z. Mack and ". j. Bryan in an effort 10
get an Endorsement Of NJ. Walsh.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
STOLE VALUABLE VlOllNS
Thief Confesses to Pawnng ooi'
notv's Treasures for $50.
IBy Tellgraph to The Irioin"


Boston. Jan. 31.-Confessing to the po-
lice that drink brought him sSch hnan-
.ia1 shortage that he took TWO violins, a
50. 900 Maggini and $1,000 GiIarnerlus'
and pawned them for 800 FREDERICK
Andran, employed by Mrs. Lucy A.
Flaeg. Of No. "a Clarendon street who
was arrested to-day FOR the theft, as
serted that he fully intended redeeIning
the almost priceless violins and return
ing them TO the cases. The violins were
recovered.
The violins were the properly of Colonel
George II. Doty. former secretary OF the
Republican State Committee and now
Assistant United States Treasurer. They
were taken from the home OF his mother
Law.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
KNOX TO EXPLAIN AGREEMENT
Ways and Means Committee VIII Take
I'm Reciprocity Bill Tomorrow.

Washington. Jan. cl-The Ways and
Means Committee os the House dec'ueo
to-day 10 take up the Canadian reclprocny
bill in executive session next thursnsF'
Secretary Knox, en- his inumation ihat ne
would like to be heard, was Invited 10 ap-
pear 20 explain tho details OF the agres
ment The committee has not determine
what the procedure on he bill viii be Or
the plan that will be followed III getuhs
IL before the House.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
DlRIGIBLE'S LONG TRIP
The Gross Ills Voyage from
HeTlin to Gotha.

Eer,in. Jan Sl.-rhe military dirigiole
na,loor Cross III asended at 3:l5 o'clock
this morning for its first long voyage OF
n. wear. and landed al Gotha at l:49 O'Clock
hi. afternoon The airship passed over
Halle ~ li:50 g. n.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
HuPPUCH WILL ACCEPT
Democratic State Chairman To BE Z
pnhlic Service Commissioner

Albany. Jar. 31.-Winield A. Huppuch
Chairman OF the Democratic State Commit
tHe. has decided 20 accept the. appointment
to the upstate Public Service Commission
which was rendered him by Governor Dix,
according 10 information received tonight
He is 70 succeed John ). Carlisle. OF
Uatertor-n
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01
MICHIGAN KILLS SUFFRAGE BILL

Lansing, Mich, Jan 3l--The Michigan
Legislature By a vote Of So 10 a to-day
defeated the resolution calling FOR the sub
mission of The question ol woman suffrage
~ the people ln November 1872 The
measure required two-tnirds majority. 81
votes. % pass.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-01

made by Senator White and Assembly
man Martin, both of Schenectady Coun-
~. who changed from Van Santvoord 20
Herman The ballot was as follows:
TFMNrp ATS