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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
BRYAN ON MEDIATION
Secretary of State ExuItant
Over Peace Plans.
Cabinet Head in New York Speech
Says Wilson Policy Is Part
of "NeW Era"

New York, May 1S.-William Jen-
nings Bryan addressed the Brooklyn
league, a civic organization, at its six
teenth annual dinner at the Masonic
Temple building on "The New
Era" He referred incidentally to
the Mexican situation and the me-
diation proceedings. The secretary OF
state arrived late and spoke less than
one hour. He was preceded as a
speaker by William G. Redfield. sec
retary of commerce, who quickly yield
ed the floor to Secretary Bryan
Toward the close of his address Sec
retary Bryan referred to his pacific
policies and to the situation in Mex
leo. In the new era, which is being
ushered into the world, he said, and
which is evidenced by a general ad-
vance in popular education, in popu-
lar government and in a more equi-
table distribution of the burdens OF
government in all countries, the gov
ernments in power will resort more
and more to reason, and less and less
to force.
Mediation is just now being at
tempted in a question affecting the
United States," continued Mr.. Bryan.
1.-The representatives of the three lead
ing republics of Latin America have
rendered their good offices to see if
peace cannot be restored in Mexico.
The president quickly accepted their
good Offices.
"I thank God that we have presi-
dent who hopes that mediation will
succeed. He is in sympathy with those
efforts and trusts that they will be
successful and that the nations honor
will be maintained and the welfare Of
Mexico conserved.
"The presidents desire for peace
goes beyond the western hemisphere.
Under negotiations for arbitration now
carried on, more than three-quarters
Of the peoples of the world are initial
ing an era of peace with the United
States
More than thirty treaties have been
negotiated Fifteen have already been
signed Ten are almost ready for
signing. We are linked by treaty
compelling US to submit our differ
ences to impartial tribunal without
resort to force, with one-half of the
population of the world"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
HELLO GIRLS
ASK MORE PAY
TELEPHONE OPERATORS AT LEX
INGTON ALSO COMPLAIN OF
TOO LONG HOURS.
COMPANY REFUSES REQUESTS
Girls Work Nine Hours Day, Seven
Days Week-Want to Have SUM-
day Off Once Month.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Lexington, Ky.-Lexington is threat.
ened with a strike of the telephone
girls, and the public is anxiously await.
ing the result of the negotiations,
which will, it is hoped, avert a walk.
out. A committee of the operators
composed of Misses Mary Wright,
Gale Sullivan and Marie Dalton have
presented a communication to Presi.
dent George S. Shanklin, of the Fay
cite Home Telephone Co. in which the
grievances of the telephone girls were
set forth as follows: At present there
is no arrangement whereby the opera
tors are given an opportunity to OBJ
serve Sunday as day of rest. We
are working nine hours each day, sew.
en- days a week and are only allowed
to take day off when unable to work
by reason of sickness. We respectful
ly submit that the force at present
employed by your company is too
small to handle the daily increasing
business of the exchange. Please re-
member that We are human and, un-
l1h6 lie luSlI unSuLS we S0INS, CdH uOb
go too rapid a pace without incurring
the danger of nervous breakdown.
We ask that the company employ
more operators to relieve the great
strain due to an insufficient number OF
operators. We desire to call your at
tention to the unjust partiality and
discrimination shown by those in
charge of certain of the operators.
''The wages we now receive range
from 80 cents to $1.30 for nine-hour
day, 80 cents a day for beginners and
S1.30 for the most experienced opera
tors. Considering the high cost of liv.
ing, this is hardly sufficient for proper
maintenance and we, therefore, re-
spectfully ask for an increase that will
make the wages range from 81 to S1.50
per day of nine hours. 1t is our un.
derstanding that Mrs. Pierce was dis
charged because she took an active
part in the effort to bring about united
| action regarding the grievances here.
in stated. AS a matter of justice, we
respectfully request that she be given
back her former position"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
REPEAL OF LAW WANTED.

Louisville, Ky.-Repeal of the ex.
listing fire insurance laws in Ken.
lucky was urged at the annual
meeting of the Kentucky State
association of local fire insurance
agents, which was held at The SeeL
bach, with probably 100 members pres.
ent from various sections of the state.
Thomas c. Timberlake, of Louisville.
president, called the meeting to order.
Members of the association from va,
rious sections of the state made re.
ports at the meeting concerning the
sentiment of the people and legislators
of their respective districts as to a re-
peal of the Glenn Greene amendments
and the Zorn law. Plans were out
lined for statewide campaign for
special session of the legislature to
consider repeal of these statutes.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
100000 FIRE KILLS MAN
Eleven Thousand Bales of Cotton Are
Destroyed and Life Is Taken
by Blaze.

Galveston, Tex, May 1S.-Fire de-
stroyed warehouse Of the Merchants
and Planters Compress company near
the water front here and badly dam
aged 1900 bales of cotton stored in
the building. The loss is estimated at
100000 An unidentified man was
caught under a falling wall and
crushed to death. The fire had made
considerable headway when discovered
by watchman and for time threat
ened to spread to adjoining ware
houses and business property.
Philadelphia, May 18.-Fire de-
stroyed the plant of B. Bernhei1n &
Sons, manufacturers of Office fixtures.
The loss is estimated at 100000. Ten
firemen we're overcome by smoke
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
MINIMUM SALARY $40
Oldham County School Authorities
Take Action Raising Salary Scale.

Lagrange, Ky.-All S35 positions in
Oldham county schools were abolish.
ed at a Joint meeting of the county
board held here, and the minimum
salary raised to $40 month. 1t was
decided, too, that only teachers hold
ing first or second-class certificates
should be eligible for positions. The
term this year will be of seven
months. W. L. Dawson, of Westmin.
ster, Md, was elected superintendent
for the coming year. Mr.. Dawson
holds an A. B. degree from Wesleyan
university, and taught for four years
each at Paris and Campbellsburg.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
DIVORCE CAUSES BOYS DEATH
Two Kentucky Youths Quarrel Over
Divorced Woman and Kill
Each Other.

Louisville, KY, May 1S.-Quarreling
over Mrs. Daisy Adams, divorcee, with
whom both were infatuated, Hubbard
Miniard, seventeen, son of J. B. Min
lard, county attorney of Leslie county,
and Joseph Hensleyl. aged eighteen,
member of another prominent Leslie
county family, fought pistol duel on
Coons creek, four miles from Hyden,
and killed each other. Miniard ac-
companied Mrs. Adams to a neighbor-
hood gathering, when, according to
report, he was met by Hensley. quar-
rel ensued and both drew revolvers
with tragic result. Mrs. Adams was
struck by a stray bullet, but not badly
hurt
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
FArHER OF NINErEEN Dies.

Central City, Ky.-The Rev. Joseph
H. Hayes, a pioneer resident of the
county, and for the last ten years a
resident of Central City. died of tu.
berculosis. He was retired minister
of the Northern Methodist church and
an old soldier. He was the father
Of nineteen children, only five Of
whom are living, he having buried
ten after they had reached manhood
and womanhood. and four as small
children. He IL survived by his
wife.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
More, Arrna for uIsterItea,

Dublin May 1s.-A heavy consign-
ment of rifles and ammunition, for use
by the Irish Nationalists, was reported
to have been landed at Connemara-
These war munitions are believed to
have been purchased In the United
States and are intended for the home
rule volunteers who are arming 10 op-
pose the Ulster orangemen-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
NEW p. M. FOR MAYsvILLE.

Maysville, Ky.-Mark F. Kehoe, who
was appointed postmaster of this city
by President Wilson, has received his
commission and will enter upon his
duties as soon as the Office can be
turned over to him, which will be
about June 1. He is the first Demo
cratic postmaster this city had had in
sixteen years.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
APPOINTED DENTAL SURGEON.

Nicholasyi1le, Ky.-Dr. R. B. Clark,
young dentist, has been appointed a
dental surgeon il the United States
army. DIR. Clark came here from
Paris, KY, about two years ago, and
has built UP good practice. He is
graduate of the Louisville College OF
Dentistry.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
Murderer Killed in Pistol Duel

Havre, France. May 1s.-In a pistol
battle between the police and two
murderers in the streets, one of the
latter was killed and the second sur
rendered The murderers, known as
Frutz and Lambert, had killed a
chauffeur In Colmar, Alsace. then fed
here with the intention of taking pass
age to New York Frutz was killed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19

Warned to Watch Shipment of Arms.
Washington, May 1S.--Admiral Bad
ger was instructed to watch for ship
ments Of arms and ammunition to
General Huerta through Puerto Mexico
and three warships now are Off that
port 1t was learned officially at the
war and navy departments that Huer-
ta's defense Of Mexico City depends
on his getting such supplies, and It
is understood here he will endeayor
to get them through Puerto Mexico.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
x. OF p. FAIR BUYS GROUND.

Nicholasyille, Ky.-The knights of
Pythias Fair association has leased
from Mrs. G. w. Stanley a Bluegrass
woodlawn a short distance from the
city limits, for period of ten years,
and will begin at once the erection OF
an amphitheater and other buildings
upon the ground. The fair will be
held this year from August % to 81
inclusive.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
ROAD IMPROVEMENT SURVEY.

Bowling Green, Ky.-Of the 450
miles which were traversed by the
road survey party which spent last
week In Warrent county, 142 miles of
road were carefully surveyed and re-
commended for immediate construc-
ton in the event of the successful is
sue of the bond election.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
COUPLE FOUND AsPHYxlATED
PIaInfield, ILL.,, Husband and Wife Die
In Hotel In Hoboken, N. J.-
Suicide Suspected.

Roboken, N. j., May 18.-Mr. and
Mrs Kuny Hacker of Plainfield, ILL.,,
were found dead from gas asphyxia-
ton at the City hotel. They had been
booked to sail on the Imperator for
Europe few hours after their bodies
were discovered. 1t is suspected that
their death was due to a suicide pact
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
U. S. Can't Sell Yacht.

Washington, May 1S.-The navy de-
partment has been unable to secure
bid within the appraised price Of
$4,000 for the little converted yacht
Restless. which was built in 1887 at
Chester, Pa, and purchased by the
government for use during the days
preceding the Spanish war.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
STREETS IN PRIME CONDITION.

Lagrange, Ky.-Lagrange has about
finished work on the crossings that
were ordered built several weeks ago,
and Main street has been given coat
of crushed rock and then rolled, max.
ing hard, smooth roadbed. All streets
and sidewalks are now in good con.
.dition.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
Julia Lathrop Wins Fight.

Washington, May 18.-The request
of Miss Julia Lathrop OF Chicago, chief
of the Children's bureau Of the De-
partment Of Labor. for more money to
carry on the work of the bureau. has
been approved by the senate commit
Tee on appropriations
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
TODD CO. TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

Elkton, Ky.-The date of the Todd
County Teachers Institute has been
changed from July 20 to August 8.
The change was made because of the
fact that the Todd circuit court will be
in session the week of July 20.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
HUNGARIAN QUAIL RELEASED.

Danville. KY. NJ Bailey. game
warden Of Boyle county. has received
ten pairs Of Hungarian quail. which
have been liberated upon various
farms.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
KEEPs ITs ONLY POSTMASTER.

Nicholasville, Ky.-John w. Over
street, who has been postmaster at
Little Hickman since the postoflce
was opened there in 1877, has been
reappointed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19
WORK BEGUN ON BUILDING.

Danville, Ky.-Work has begun on
the $4,000 chapel and dormitory be-
ing erected by the Kentucky College
for Women.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19

suring foreigners of protection in the
city and outlying districts. The proc
lamation invites all foreigners to re-
turn and oil men to resume their busi-
ness. Consul Miller reports that the
city is quiet and that normal condi-
tions are being restored
A report from Consul Bonney by
wireless from the Morro Castle, en-
route to Galveston, said that up until
May l no Americans had been killed
in the Saltillo district where he was
assigned The railroads, he. reports,
throughout that section, were para
lyzed from lack of fuel. The Amer
lean consulate has been left in charge
of the British vice-consul
Opens Campaign Against Saltilio.
Constitutionalist Headquarters, Par
edon, Mexico, via Ell Paso. Tex, May
18.-Fighting has begun in the con-
stitutionalist campaign against Sal
tillo. The first clash has been won
by General Villas troops. A federal
force of 500 men was surprised by a
body of constitutionalist scouts near
Reata Junction, north of Paredon, and
routed with great slaughter. The
Huerta troops left so dead on the field
when they fed. The federals are said
to have been the garrison which evae-
uated Monclova-
New Complications Develop.
Vera Cruz, May 18.-The capture of
Tuxpam, center of the rich petroleum
district, by rebel troops led by Gen
eral Aguilar and General Blanco, has
developed new complication that in
creases the seriousness Of the situa-
ton involving the United States and
Mexico. Aguilar and Blanco profess
no allegiance to General Carranza, but
have been acting independently, like
General zapata.
Extensive property is owned by Lord
Cowdray and other Britons at Tux
pam, and 1t is possible that they will
demand protection forstheir interests.
The United States would be unable to
secure this from either Huerta OF Car
rama
| The federal garrison, commanded by
General Osaranza, evacuated the city
after his troops had suffered defeat
at Tamiahua 1t is believed that Oco-
rama has taken his forces to Teziut-
Ian, where they will entrain for Pueb-
la. This city is said to have been
selected by Huerta for his final stand.
Reports received here from Tampico
state that city is quiet and that all
commercial houses have reopened for
business.
MoncIova Also Captured.
Juarez, Maxico, May 18.-Monclova
the last town held by the federals on
the National Railways of Mexico be-
tween Pedras Negras, opposite Eagle
Pass, Texas, and Saltillo, has been oc.
cupied by constitutionalistsl under
General Francisco Murgia, according
to message from General Murgia.
The message said the federal garrison
fed as soon as the advance guard OF
the constitutionalists came in sight
The capture Of Monclova, it is be
lieved, will permit the opening OF
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-19

Moscow imperial Theater Burns.
Moscow, Russia, May 1S.-The I'm
periai theater was partially destroyed
by fre with $500. 600 loss Much cost
" scenery was burned
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
Peacham
Academy Basket BAN Team Beat the
TOwn-Social and Personal Notes.

Academy Basket BAH Team Beat the
TOwn-Social and Personal Notes.
The basket ball game Friday night
between the town team and Academy
team resulted IN a score of 6 to 10
in favor of the Academy
Ray Goss from Toronto, Ont, is
spending his vacation at home.
George Varnum is working for
Arthur Roy in Barnet.
Miss Margaret Chapman, who
works at Passumpsic, is spending a
few days at her father, William
Chapman's.
Lillian Chapman expects to go
back to Auburn, N. Y, this week.
There was a family gathering at
William Chapman's Sunday, at
which Warren Chapman and family
and Edwin Harvey and family of
Barnet and Margaret Chapman of
Passumpsic were present
Robert WEIGH and his mother,
Mrs. Mackay, have gone to Jeffer-
sonV1lle on account of the illness of
Mrs. Ellen Robertson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Smith are re-
jOicing over the birth of a fve-pound
daughter, Gertrude, born Monday,
Dec. Z. Mrs Harry Quimby of Bos-
ton is caring for Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. A. j. Mackay visited her
mother, Mrs. Blair at West Barnet
one day last week
Simeon Hobart of BoltOnville was
at Erwin Hobart's Sunday.
Mrs: Lee Somers is quite sick.
The friends of Mrs. Hattie Swan
son. will be sorry to hear that she
is in the hospital in Boston.
BENJAMIN Darling died very sud
denly last Wednesday. He had been
at st. Johnsbury on a visit and was
at the station waiting for. the train
for Danville when he died instantly.
He was about 80 years of age.
Quite a number were at st. Johns
bury last week. Among them were
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Farrow, Mrs.
Ollie McFarlane, Orman and Katha-
.rine Hooker, Susan Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ w. Chacee, Harlan Rem
frew, Mrs. George Smart, Mrs. Ellen
Lawrence.
William Martin attended the meet
ing of the Farmers Association at
st. Johnsbury last week.
Colin Cassidy, who has been so
sick with pneumonia at Will Mar
tins is much better.
Several from here attended the
meeting of the MEMS Club" at
West Barnet last week.
Leonard Darling was very sick
last week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
1850 DEER WE'RE SHOT

I NOF6 IAIIIUU IN WUTIIIUIb AAIttAA A4ttSI
Year-Windham County Leads.
Report of deer killed in the State
of Vermont during the open season
of 1914, based upon statistics fur
nished the State Commissioner, J.
W. Titcomb, to date.
Total number of lawful deer
shot 5000
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
LYNDON

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. d. Gray attend
ed the state grange meeting at Mont
pelier last week.
Mrs. E. Bull is caring for Mrs. ID.
E. Esterbrooks, who. is i'll with the
grip.
Pomona Grange meets at Enter
prise Grange Hall Wednesday eve
ming, Dec 16.
The ladies of the Methodist
Church cleared about $35 from their
sale and chicken pie supper.
Mrs. r. w. Webster and daugh-
ter of Milton, Mass, are here for a
few weeks with Mr.. Webster at the
! electric light plant. They are board
ing at E. G. Morse's.
Misses Beatrice and Hortense
Campion have been visiting friends
at Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Grant were
called to Nashua, N. H., last Friday
by the sudden death of Mrs. Grants
mother.
w. T. Morse supplied the pulpit
last Sunday at the Congregational
Church on account of the illness of
Rev. Mr.. Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fisher are
moving this week TO Greensboro,
where they have purchased a farm.
They will rent their house here
The congregational Ladies Aid
hold their annual Christmas sale on
Wednesday afternoon and evening of
this week. A baked bean and hash
supper will be served beginning at
Is o'clock and continuing until all
are served.
Harold Stafford was operated on
for appendicitis at Brightlook hos
pital last Thursday.
Mrs. E. Carr and son, Truman,
have returned home from West
Burke.
Four new members will be mi
tiated at the grange meeting next
Friday night A Christmas program
will be given after the meeting.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
w. A. Kicker


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ONS'S'E" PERFORMER IREss NO WEAR.
""eO GALLONS Of GASOLINE 3 O
Barney OldfieId has driven dozens of different
makes Of racing cars. His unqualified endorse
ment of the Maxwell Racer he drove In the
Corona Race-speaks for itself.
SEE THE NEW 1915 MAXWELL AT
w. A. WRIGHFS, Railroad St and Portland Ave.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
Municipal Court

In municipal court last week,
George Lyons of Hardwick was SEN
fenced to serve 80 days in the house
of correction at Rutland for breach
of the peace. He was taken to that
place Thursday.
Joseph Francis of Sheffield ap-
pea, ed in court Saturday to answer
to the charge of having doe meat in
his possession Illegally. He was
found guilty and fined 500 with
cost of $15.35, which he settled.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
THIs-ANn FIVE CENrs,

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
Slip enclose five cents to Foley & Co.,
Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name and
address clearly. You will receive in
return a free trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for
coughs, colds and Group, Foley Kidney
Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets For
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
NOTICE
Live stock

Shall load Stock the following days
only: December I4-15; December % and
30. Stock must be in yards at st.
Johnsbury, Monday night or before z
a. m. Tuesday, at Barnet before a. m
Tuesday, Ryegate before a. m. Tues
day or come in the night before.
w. A. Kicker
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
CHECKs CIRQUE rNsTANTLY.

You know Group is dangerous And
' ou ought to know too, the sense of
security that comes from having
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound in
the house 1t cuts the thick mucus
and clears away the phlegm, stops the
strangling cough and gives easy
breathing and quiet sleep. Every
user "a q friend G. G. Bingham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16

Grange, No. 4OS, will be held Fri
and fourth degrees will be conferred
and refreshments served after the
business.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16

DR.. w. J. A1drich of st. Johnsbury
was called to see Mrs William Brad
ley last week, who has been sick for
some time.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16

There will be Christmas tree and
ente- tainment In the Union Church
Friday evening, Dec. Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Simpson have
moved in with Ivory Goodwin
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16

The total number of lawful deer
killed the previous year was 1902.
In addition to the foregoing re-
ports have been received showing
that 1913 does, 25 short horn bucks
and fawns have been shot during
the present open season including
the few days before and after it's
opening. In 1913 reports were re-
ceived of $50 does, AZ short horn
bucks and IL fawnS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1914-12-16
Advertise. If you want money now.
Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders of the Merchants National Bank
of St. Johnsbury. VT. for the election of
directors for the year ensuing, will be
held at the Office of said Bank on Tues
day, Jan. IL, 1915, at O'Clock D. m.
CHAS. w. RUITER, Cashier
St. Johnsbury, VT, Dec. s, 1914.
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The Youths Companion and the
Caledonian, new subscribers or re-
newal, $500