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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

Defeated The Independents Last
Thursday Evening-Victory
For the G. C's.


For the @. C's.
BY defeating the Independents last
Thursday night the Stars made them
selves solid in first place in the f. G.
A. league. The fight from now on
will be between c. c. and A. c. for the
runner-up position. This should
prove a hot race as the teams are now
travelling neck and neck.
Few dopesters gave serious thought
to the Stars as possible contenders for
first place when the league opened but
with the old reliable Larry Gagner
leading, they made game fight all
the way and deserve the honor.
On Wednesday c. c. had an easy
time against their old rivals, the A.
c. and narrowed up the gap by which
the latter were leading. The scores:
G. G. A c.
Dutile, IF lg, Pope
Laferriere. If re-, Courchesne
Laurencelle, c C, Rev. Carriere
Racette. rg If, Laliberte
Bedard, lg IF, l.. LacrOix
Score: c. c. "a. A. C. %; goals from
floor, Dutile IL, Bedard 5, Racette 2,
Laurencelle 8, Laferriere 5, Rev.
Carriere 6, Lacroix A, Courchesne 8;
points on fouls, A. c. 2, G. c. 2; re-
fierce, E. Gagner; timer, DR.. Drouin.
STARS IND
b. Dumas, IF lg, E. Bernier
A. Thibault If rg. Stenson
r. Goyet, c, Desrochers
T. Emmons, rg If, Lads Lacroix
L. Gagner lg IF, Nadeau
Score: Stars 40, Ind. AZ; goals from
floor. Goyet ID, Bernier 10, Stenson z,
Thibault 4, Emmons 2, Dumas 2. La
croix 2, Desrochers; points on fouls.
Stars 8, Ind. 2; referee, Boisvert; tim
er. Dr. Drouin; scorer, L. Lacroix.
Standing of the League.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23
LOCAL JURY DISAGREED
Joseph Legendre Tried Last Tuesda,
On the Charge of Selling Liquor.

Twelve local citizens had to sudden
ly change their plans for the day last
Wednesday when they were summoned
to sit as jurors in the case of State VS..
Joseph Legendre, who was charged
with selling liquor. They heard the
evidence and considered it until late
in the evening when they reported
they were hopelessly disagreed and
were discharged by Judge Frye.
States Attorney Norton says the case
will be tried again.
John Judge has been arrested on
the charge of selling liquor and is held
in Jail as he could not furnish the re-
quired bail.
Frank Blowers of Lyndonville was
arrested for first offense of intoxica-
ton and Judge Frye has continued his
case until April 1. he being released
on his own recognizance.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

keeping a sharp lookout of the bust
ness himself His net profit from the
place was $4,000 and his tenant got
the same. Besides these SIS COWS the
farm keeps "a young head as well as
other stock. Grain bought and fed
the dairy cost $17.94 per head
Mr.. Norton is a young man of pro-
gressive ideas who is making good on
Vermont farm. Ten years ago this
same farm would barely support II
COWS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23
WHAT CHILDREN NEED NOW

In spite Of the best care mothers can
give them this weather brings sick
ness to many children. Safe, reliable
family medicines are in demand. Mrs.
T. Neureuer Eau Claire, Wis, writes:
''Foley's Honey and Tar cured my boy
OF a severe attack of Group after other
remedies had failed. recommend il
to everyone as we know from our ex-
perience that IL is a wonderful remedy
for coughs, colds, Group and wh0oping
cough" 1T stops the coughs that hang
on and weaken after the lagrippe. c.
C. BINGHAM.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23
$4,000 Revenue Last Year from Brfs-
toll Farm.

A net profit of $4,000 in year from
a dairy of 55 grade Holsteins is the
enviabIe record made by Ted Nor
ton of Bristol. The gross average
revenue per cow was sos and the net
$S7.O6-
The COWS averaged $500 pounds of
milk for the year. Mr.. Norton owns
his farm of 27O acres. but rents it to
capable man, at the same time
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

folks hL...pSu uP, Wltn COrk-ScreWed
faces, gouging, picking, drilling out
their corns., making packages of their
contraptions,-and the "hoIler'' in their
corns goes on forever! Don't you do
II. Use "Gets-It," it's marvellous. SIM
pie, never fails. Apply il in seconds.
Nothing to stick to the stocking, hurt
or irritate the toe. Pain stops. Corn
comes "clean off," quick It's one Of
kick-from joy. For corns, calluses,
warts bunions.
hottie or sent direct nv ~ IawTence
a. Co, Chicago, III. Sold in ST. Johns
bury and recommended as the worlds
best corn remedy by G. G. Bingham;
Chas Searles g. Co.: Flint Bros.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

A dull hoe is a poor tool, so is old
type. Our linotype gives a new face
for every Job.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

The rs cent piece was made famous
by the American Liver Tablets, the
perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

Don't worry. Advertise what you
nave to sell is all that is necessary,
worry takes too much vitality.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

The Is cent piece was made famous
by the American Liver Tablets, the
perfect laxative.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-02-23

Wake Up and Advertise. The Mai
Order House gets the trade that
should be yours by Advertising.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
CONGRESS IN CRAVE MOOD.
As 1t Reopens Members Discussed the
Situation

Washington, D. c., Jan. A. Congress
Ireassembled to-day after a holiday re-
cess, with the nations foreign affairs
uppermost in the minds of the members
of the two houses. On all sides the in
ternational situation was admitted to be
the gravest the country has yet faced
during the war. The issues growing out
of the submarine warfare of Germany
and Austria and Great Britams inter-
ference with neutral commerce figured
chiefly in the discussions 70 the senator's
and representatives. The situation
caused general feeling OF uneasiness.
Although the international situation
holds for the moment the chief interest
in Congress it is believed that the ques-
tions of national preparedness viii be
taken up at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Meaker have re-
turned from Montreal, after a short
honeymoon. The bride was formerly
Miss Ruby L. Ducharme Of South Barre.
The couple were married at the Meth
odist parsonage Dec Is BY Rev. +. r.
Newell
The Boyce-White monument. recently
set in Elmwood cemetery. has been the
object Of many favorable comments for
its distinctive character Of design, which
in the main part is Of the Tuscon order.
Because Of the simplicity Of the design.
the monument has very chaste and re-
fined appearance. A particularly notice
able feature is the fact that the bases
were cut solid and the cap and pliuth
also. The monument was designed and
executed By the Carswell. Wetmore com
p<zF.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
GRANITE MUTUAL'S
ANNUAL MEETING
Was Held To-day and Satisfactory Re-
ports Were Indicated-H. G. Wood
ruff Was Elected President.

At 10 o'clock this forenoon the annual
meeting of the Granite Mutual Insurance
company was held at the company's Of
fees in the Aldrich building. Directors
elected for 1916 are: Frank G. Bancroft
of Barre Town, 0ramel ]. Dodge, Ernest
A. Drown, Alexander Gordon, Albert A.
Sargent, William II. Sprague of Chelsea,
John Trow, Harrison q. Woodruff, Edwin
Davis OF White River Junction, George
Kent, H. William Scott and Rufus O..
Robinson. Reports Indicated that the
company is in a prosperous condition,
with all losses to date settled.
A subsequent meeting of the directors
resulted in the election of the following
officers: President, II. G. Woodruff; first
vice president, A. A. Sargent; second
vice president, II. w. Scott; secretary
and treasurer, r. G. Robinson; auditor,
Alexander Gordon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
WELL KNOWN LUMBER DEALER.
G. L. johnson, Father of Mrs. r. H
Rogers of Barre, Died To-day.

A telephone message received here this
morning brought news of the death OF
G.. l.. johnson of johnson, n. H.. a
prominent lumbernan of northern New
Hampshire. Mr.. Johnson's death at his
home, which is near North Woodstock,
occurred around 7 o'clock, after brief
illness OF pneumonia. His daughter Mrs.
f. H. Rogers of Orange street, and her
husband were summoned to New Hamp-
shire Sunday evening.
For many years Mr. Johnson's name
was closely associated with the develop
ment of the lumber industry in the
north part Of New Hampshire. In times
past he operated several large mills and
cleared large tracts of timber land. Five
children survive, Mrs. Guy Albee of
Hardwick is daughter and Guy L.
johnson of Boston, former student at
Goddard seminary. is son. The elder
johnson was well known in Barre, hav-
ing been a frequent visitor at the home
of his daughter and with his son during
his residence here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
GRAVITY OF MATTER
FULLY REALIZED
No Cabinet Meeting Until
Information Is Received by
State Department = Con-
gress May Also Take a
Hand

| Washington, ID. c., Jan. president
Wilson arrived at 1850 this morning
from Hot Springs, Va. and went imme-
diately to the White House to take per.
sonal charge of the situation brought
about by the sinking of the British
steamer Persia.
After brief conference with the
president, Secretary Tumulty issued the
following statement;
"The president and the secretary of
state are taking every means possible
to obtain the cold facts in grave mat
ter and viii act just as soon as informa-
tion is obtained"
The cabinet meeting scheduled for to-
day, was cancelled by the president be-
cause the state department had not yet
gathered complete information on the
Persia. Chairman Stone and several
members of the Senate foreign relations
committee have discussed the crisis with
the president. Chairman Stone told the
president they wanted to be prepared to
meet any situation that might arise,
when the foreign relations meet to.mor-
row.
The senator said after talking with
the president that until the facts re-
garding the Persia are obtained, moth
ing can be done. ANY nation he de-
clared, (which outraged the United
States should be dealt with severely.
Stone told the president that there were
that some senators were pre-
pairing to make speeches on the sinking
Of the ships, with the loss of American
lives.
Later Chairman Flood Of the House /
foreign affairs committee also called at /
he White House and conferred with the |
president on the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
INFLUENZA SPREAD
is MOST ALARMING
EVER KNOWN HERE
Reports to Surgeon General Blue at
Washington Tell of Prevalence of
the Disease in All Parts of
the Country, Together
with Many Deaths.

Washington, d. G., Jan. 4.-The most
serious epidemic of influenza ever known
in this country is disclosed in the reports
before Surgeon General Blue of the pub
lie health service to-day. The reports,
which We're from health officers, show
the disease is spreading at an alarming
rate and is causing many deaths.
OF the larger cities it is widely preva
lent in New York, Boston, Chicago,
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle,
Cleveland and Detroit, the latter two
cities having, probably, 100000 cases.
The federal authorities are practical
ly helpless in stemming the tide of the
epidemic. 1t must be dealt with by To-
cal authorities who, in turn, are relying
on cooperation from the public. In the
hope that the public viii stimulate
this cooperation, Surgeon General Blue
has called for reports from. all parts of
the country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
TONY CHARLEY FINED
But Prospects Are That He Win Take
Three Years Sentence.

| A fine of S400 and costs of condemns
tion and commitment was imposed on
Tony Charley in city court to-day, fol-
lowing his plea of guilty to a selling
charge, entered before Magistrate II. w.
Scott two weeks ago. Representations
made to the court and Grand Juror WI
liam Wishart by Tony Corey, who acted
as Charley's representative in the abb
sence Of X. A. Hoar, indicate that the
respondent will choose the alternative
sentence in the house of correction, a
term of servitude that is not to exceed
three years, according to the sentence
passed by the Judge. Charley was de-
livered by his bondsman into the custody
of Chief Sinclair and he will probably be
transferred to Rutland tonight.
Charley's appearance to-day for SEN
tence and his plea of guilty entered late
in December at moment when the state
authorities were ready to begin their
prosecution mark tffe end of an illicit
liquor case that has caused considerable
comment, chiefly because of the delays
that have marked the procedure. Char
ley's apartments in Romans square" on
Prospect street were raided early in July
and again in the late days of August.
1t was alleged that he had acted as q
bar tender for wholesale dealers and
there was suspicion at police head
quarters that the man was guilty Of
some very fragrant violations of the
liquor law. His arrest, after the raid,
was followed by his temporary disap-
pearance. Bail finally located him in
North Adams and Ire was asked to re-
turn at once. Several times the case
was ready for hearing, but for one rea-
son and another, it is said, stay in
was brought about,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
ONE DEAD IN HOTEL FIRE.
Five Others Were Injured at Waterbury
Conn.

Waterbury, Conn, Jan. 4-One man
was killed, five others were injured, and
the lives of 90 guests were endangered
in a fire that destroyed the Hotel Con.
necticut, in the heart of the business sec,
tion early yesterday. The dead man was
George Case, 90, hotel employe. The
police say that they believe all the guests
escaped from the building.
The fire was under control shortly aft
er l o'clock. 1t was confined to the hotel.
Six persons are in hospital.
Firemen rescued many guests after
great difficulty. The dead man and the
five who were injured received their in
jurics by jumping from third and fourth
story windows.
For time the flames, famed by a
high wind, threatened to spread to other
buildings, including the largest dry goods
store in the city and the Office of the
Waterbury Republican.
The entire fire fighting force succeeded,
after a hard fight, in combining the fire
to the hotel. The loss is estimated at
100000. The blaze started in the cellar
from unknown origin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
$4,000 FIRE LOSS.
Rockingham Manufacturing Co. of Sa'
lem, N. H, the Loser.

Salem, n. H., Jan. 4.-The large two
story wooden structure occupied by th'
Rockingham Manufacturing company
manufacturers Of boxes. window sashe.
and other such articles. was burned tc
the ground late last night, causing an
estimated loss of $4,000
The fire was discovered by passersby
little after 10 o'clock They smelled
smoke, investigated, and on finding that
the flames were issuing from the plant
of the woodwork company, Immediately
sent in an alarm.
The entire fire fighting forces of Sa.
lem. Salem Depot and Salem Center,
with hundreds of volunteers responded,
but were unable TO save the building.
The night was the coldest of the sea
son and the streams OF water froze as
they struck the burning building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
DEAvITT SUES CORY
For an Accounting in Connection with
Power Plant Financing.

County court. which was adjourned
temporarily the latter part of November
to allow the presiding Judge to sit at the
4 December term of Orange county court
reconvened at Q o'clock this ofernoOn
with Judge +. L. Waterman and Assist
ant Judges Dale and Dana present
There will be no jury trials, court being
held to clear the docket of matters which
were not considered in the fall because
OF the large number of civil and criminal
cases.
The first case heard to-day was that
of Edward II. Deavitt against Frank NJ.
Cory, brought by the plaintiff to secure
an accounting from the defendant which.
it is alleged, was never made when the
Cory -Deavitt-Frost company was dis
solved.
The plaintiff. represented BY ". p. c.
Stickney and John W. Redmond. claims
that the defendant was from Oct. l. 1912,
until March /, 1913, the bailiff of the
plaintiff for $50 shares Of stock at par
value, 500 a share. of the Cory Deavitt-
Frost Electric company and 500 shares
az S25 a share Of the Barre q Montpe-
lier Traction & Power company and new
er rendered a reasonable account and
also that the defendant was receiver Of
moneys amounting to $4,000 from the
Tenney company and never rendered
reasonable account.
The defendant. with Harry C. ShurtlefT
IS counsel. represents that the plaintiff
received S25o0o as HE share and that il
the fun payment The
plaintiff seeks 20 recover an additional
sszcLlnt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
NEARLY DIED FROM COAL GAS.
POultney Woman and Two Sons wert
Helpless When Found.

Poultney, Jan. AIRS. Andrew l.
Wheeler and sons, Andrew and Basil,
narrowly escaped asphyxiation by gas
escaping from a furnace Sunday night
at their home on Norton avenue. They
were found in a helpless condition yes
terday morning by Mr.. Wheeler and an
older son. Howard, who slept in another
part of the house and who were not
affected BY the gas DR.. Clough was i'm
mediately summoned. With her two
younger sons. Mrs. Wheeler occupied
room in the front of the house.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
FUNERAL AT MONTPELIER
Of Joseph A. LaPointe, Who Died Last
Sunday.

The funeral of Joseph A. LaPointe,
who died in Montpelier Sunday, was held
at O'Clock this afternoon from the
home of j. J. Williams on Elm street in
Montpelier, Rev. L. 0. Sherburne ofliciat-
ing in the absence from the city of Rev.
William Shaw, pastor of Trinity church.
The service was private. The bearers
were Harlie Kidder, Edward Fuller, A.
w. Bugbee and ]. J. Williams. The body
was placed in the tomb at Green Mount
cemetery and it will be decided later
whether the burial is to be in Montpelier
or at Waitsfcld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
THE ROPE BROKE.
And Would-be Suicide Was Injured in
His Fall.

Poultney, Jan. 4.-John Harry Jones
of Depot street made an unsuccessful
attempt to commit suicide by hanging
at his home yesterday. He is in Sc
rious condition from the fall sustained
when the rope, with which he attempt
ed to take his life, broke precipitating
him to the floor. He has been in poor
health for some time and it is believed
that he became respondent ON that ae-
count.
He fastened a rope about his neck
and, after placing one end over a door
which he closed. jumped off chair. The
cord parted and the man fell in heap.
He has a wife and daughter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
STRANGE DEATH CAUSE.
Young Girl Fell on Mirror and Cut Her
Throat.

keene \. IL. Jan. A Young daugh-
ter Of William Mackey az south Keene
came to her death yesterday afternoon
by accidentally cutting her throat-
The little girl was standing on a stool
with a looking glass in her hand In
trying to step down. she fell. and the
breaking glass caused wounds from which
she died before a physician could D.
summoned.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
DEATH WAS SUDDEN.
w. NJ. Sargent of South RoyaltOn Passed
Away Yesterday.

South Royalton, Jan. 4The com
munity was shocked yesterday by the
death Of w. NJ. Sargent. About seven
o'clock his condition was such that Dr.
Fish was summoned and on arrival
found him suffering from commissions,
from which De died in a short time. The
cause OF death is not known. His IA
ther. Mark J. Sargent. died last Au-
gust, leaving him in charge Of the drug
business. and it is known that he has
been rather despondeut Of late An au-
topsy was performed in the afternoon.
lie leaves a wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
McNEELY NOT REPORTED.
1t Seems Certain That American Consul
Was Drowned.

London, Jan. 4.-The Peninsula & ORR
entail Steamship company has received a
dispatch from Malta saying that IL more
survivors of the steamer Persia have
been landed, including Lord Montagu.
Robert n. McNeely, the American con
sui at Alden, was not among the sur
yivors landed at Malta.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Walter G. Brown of Wilmington, a Mer-
chant, Files in Bankruptcy.

Rutland. Jan. 4.-Walter G. Brown Of
Wilmington, grocer, furniture and fur
nishings dealer, has filed a petition in
bankruptcy in the office Of Clerk +. 5.
Platt Of the United States court through
o. r Butterfeld as counsel He owes
secured creditors S2097g7 and there are
s. unsecured creditors whose claims az.
gregate S5.4937s The assets are So
S7eg7.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
100 MEN AND Boy
SEEK EX-MAYOR
OF WALTHAM
Thomas F. Kearns is Believed to Have
Wandered Away During Serious
Illness-Police Send Descrip-
tive Circular Broadcast.

Waltham, Mass, Jan. 4-Alore than
one hundred men and boys to-day an
swered the call for volunteers to aid
in the search for Thomas f. Kearns, un-
til yesterday the mayor of the city, who
has been missing since Thursday. Led
by police and boy scouts, the party
planned to search the woods and fields
on all sides of the city.
A printed circular bearing the picture
and description of Kearns was sent
broadcast by the police in the hope that
if Kearns wandered away while iii, which
is the general theory, he may be recog-
nized.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
ST. OSWALD SUNK.
Steamship Was in Service Of the British
Government.

London, Jan. 1.-The British steam.
ship st. Oswald has been sunk.
The st. Oswald was in the service OF
the British government and presumably
was sunk in the Mediterranean. Her
movements had not been reported since
Oct 13, on which date she arrived at
Murdos island from Alexandria.
The st. Oswald was 36l feet long, of
$3.50 tons gross. She was built in 1905
and owned by the British and Foreign
Steamship company of Liverpool.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
1,150,00O UNMARRIED
MEN IN THE LIST
The Figures Are for Period
from Oct. % to Dec. Is,
Which Was the Time Lin
it of the Trial of System
Before Conscription Was
Resorted To

London, Jan. 4--Lord Derby's recruiting
Figures for the period between October
23 and Is show that l,l50000 unmarried
men and l,679,263 married men present
ed themselves for service.
One hundred and three thousand single
and over 10000 married men enlisted
Immediately, and 2o7 900 single men and
nearly $4,000 married men were rejected
by the recruiting officers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
Actions in Probate Court.

In probate court to-day n. r. Dimick
u Richmond settled bis accounts ss ad-
minisfrat tor Of the estate of Maria A.
Dimiek lafe-of Warren; and the wiIl of
1esunette Cunningham. late Of Cabot,
vas presented for probate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
GERMAN GRENADE
OFFENSIVE FAILS

The British cabinet expected to
consider the draft compulsion bill
to-day. London considers further
changes in the cabinet possible
owing to divergence of view on
this problem.
Petrograd chronicles continua-
tion of heavy fighting on the front
from Volhynia to Bukowina, and
claims that Russian forces are
continuing their advance north
east of Czernowitz, despite numer-
Gus counter attacks.
Paris reports the failure OF a
German hand grenade attack west
of Tahure in the Champagne dis
trict. There has been great ar
tillery activity in Vosges.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-04
100000 JEWELS LOST.
When the Persia Sank, Says Cairo Dis
patch to London.

London, Jan. "A Cairo dispatch to the
Evening News says that the jewels of
the Maharajah Of Kapurthala valued at
fs,00000 sterling, were lost aboard the
steamer Persia. The members of the
Maharajahs suite were aboard the ship,
but the Maharajah himself intended to
join ut Port Said.