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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
Battleship Oregon
 On Retired List

Vallejo, Cal, Feb. 15-The battle ship Oregon, bulldog of the navy"
 went on the retired list today when she was turned over without for mality to the naval militia of Cali fornia at the Mare Island navy yard. She gained fame by a cruise around Cape Horn which ended in the battle of Santiago, July 3, 1898.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
GERMANY ANSWER IN LUSITANIA CASE: ARRIVES AT CAPITAL
Teutons Expect Case to Be Settled at Conference Between Lansing and
 Bernstorff Today

Washington, February 15.-Germany is understood to have agreed to the sugges- ton of the United States that she sub stitute the words recognizes liability" for the words assumes liability in the tentative draft of the communication de- signed to settle the Lustania case The revised draft was received here late to- night from Berlin. It will be submitted to Secretary Lansing tomorrow by Count Won Bernstorff, the German ambassador.
 Several other changes desired by the United States and described as being of minor importance also are said to have been made. In one instance, however, Germany is understood to have proposed q change in the language suggested by the American government.
 EXPECT SETTLEMENT
 From high Teutonic authority tonight came the statement that it was expected the Lusitania case would be finally set tied to the satisfaction of the United States and Germany at the conference tomorrow between Secretary Lansing and Count Won Bernstorff. American officials already have said the two governments were substantially in accord" The am- bassador is understood to be prepared to make the tentative communication a formal note, setting forth the instruc- tions which have been given him by the Berlin foreign office.
 It was also stated that the one modi- fication made in Berlin was not material and that German officials here did not consider that the state department would object to the change.
 Teutonic officials seemed most confident that in agreeing to the American request
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
NO AUTHORITY NEEDED

Washington, February 15.-(Special.) No authority by Congress for the con struction of a dam at Sanders Ferry on the Warrior river Is required. in the opinion of Colonel Taylor of the govern nnent engineering corps.
 His opinion was sought by Henry F.. DeBardeleben of Birmingham today. As Is known, there has been publication to the effect that MT. DeBardeleben intends to construct dam at Sanders Ferry in order that he might have an all-water
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
GOING BEFORE COMMITTEE

Washington. February 15-(Special) Henry D. Clayton, Alabama federal judge. will urge the House postoffice com mittee tomorrow to report favorably the Dent bill appropriating s1,Oo0.OoO for a fed eraI building in Montgomery. Judge Clayton will be en route to Alabama after having held court for some weeks in New York
 Representative Dent is very hopeful of the successful prospect of his measure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-16
UNDERWOOD OFFERS
 A SUBSTITUTE FOR
 SHEPPARD'S BILL
Would Submit Prohibition to People of District. Clayton to Ask for Mont gOmery Federal Building
ny HUGH W. ROBERTS

washington, February 15.-(Special.) ] Industrial Alabama is thoroughly stirred over the probability of the passage of the Keating child labor bill. according to statement made here today by Scott Rob- srts of Anniston. Mir. Roberts appeared this afternoon before the Senate inter- state commerce committee and, accord ing to those who heard him, made a fine argument from the standpoint of the em- ployer.
 Between the Heating bill and the Ala bama statute. recently enacted, there is certain similarity. The former prohibits interstate shipment of goods in the malx- ing of which children under 1s years worked for more than hours per day, this being an especially ugly feature. in the opinion of it's antagonists.
 The pill passed the house by q large vote. Employers from every state are on the scene at the present time, and It might encounter. shoals in the Senate.
 SUBSTITUTE OFFERED
 Washington. February 15.-(Special) As substitute for the Sheppard Dis trict of Columbia prohibition bill, Sena- tor Underwood this afternoon introduced a mea sure providing for reference to the people of the fate of the liquor traffic
 As heretofore represented, the measure provides that upon petition If 25 per cent of the male taxpayers of the district over the age of 2l. asking that an cleo ton be held to submit the liquor uues- ton, the commissioners shall within 30 days ordef an election to be held with in 4S days thereafter.
 Qualified voters shall consist of male residents over the age of 21 years who have resided for more than one year in the precinct in which they vote.
 If the majority decide that the liquor traffic shall continue as now regulated, it shall be so conducted, but if the ma jority vote in favor of prohibition the Sheppard bill shall be enforced.
 Senator Underwood's bill then quotes the exact terms of the Sheppard bill as indicative of what the law shall be if the majority of the voters favor prohibition. He has proviso that within three years another election may be held.
 GOING BEFORE COMMITTEE
 Washington. February l5.-(SpeciaI) Henry D. Clayton, Alabama federal
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
Age In The Senate.

A large number of the friends Of
Sen. c. S. Page have taken notice of
the recent statement by The Caledon-
ian that the reelection of Sen. Page
would mean two sunsets from Yer
mont in the United States senate.
Some have claimed that Sen. Page is
not an old man and others that old
men are the only men Vermont should
think of sending to the senate.
Now let us look at the facts. Sen.
Page il the oldest man Vermont has
in Washington, being several
months older than Sen. Dillingham;.
Sen. Page is in his seventy-fourth
year. He has had eight years expert
utation of being a diligent worker and
a man of good business judgment.
He has not in any way become lead
l or what would be called "a strong
man" in the Sc ate. There is very
little chance that he will ever become
one, even if he should serve the rest
of his natural life in the senate.
The great work for Vermont in the
national law making body has been
done by men before they reached the
age of Sen. Page. Many Vermonters
have served the state creditably who
wer- above that Lge, hut none of
them did their great work after
reaching that age. Not only that, but
men Of the world in general have ac-
complished their greatest work be-
fore reaching that age. A few excep-
tons can be named but they are rare
exceptions.
We think Vermont should work in
accordance with the rule and not the
exception. 1t is not to blame be-
cause Sen. Page is seventy-three
years old. 1t is simply a fact that
Sen. Page has reached the age when
in the natural course of events devel-
opment and accomplishment Of big
things are impossible. Gov. Gates is
sixty years old, right in the height of
his mental strength and ability. In
the natural course of events he could
give Vermont twelve years of the best
service of his life and then be young
er than Sen. Page is today.
We believe Vermont would be serv-
ing itself we'll to make the change
and secure this service from Gov.
Gates. He has the ability to accom-
plish what he thinks is right, is of
unquestioned integrity and has the
most valuable period of his life to give
to the representation of Vermont if
the voters want him. Vermont can
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
A Lame Excuse.

If Sen. James Hamilton Lewis of
Illinois was representing the Demo-
cratic party in his speech in reply to
Mr.. Hughes charges against the DEM
ocratic' party's policy in Mexico that
party is doomed to still further humili-
alton. In his speech he said: who
made these enemies for America?
answer, it was Captain General
Hughes and his followers" His whole
speech was the charge that the failure
of the Republicans to support the
president in his course in Mexico was
responsible for the loss of every
American life in Mexico.
1t would be hard to imagine more
puerile or false statement than this.
Perhaps no better refutation of Sen.
Lewis talk can be given than to repeat
what Sen. Fall of New Mexico said
in reply to him. when have you or
your president" he demanded of the
democratic senators, lever taken one
step to protect the lives of Americans
not to say their property in Mexico
When have you ever demanded rep
aration for the killing of those Ameri-
cans who have lost their lives in Mex
leo? When have you ever avenged the
wrongs upon American women?"
Certainly the republicans did not
bring about the Vera Cruz f1asco, did
not furnish arms to the enemies Of
Huerta, did not say we are too proud
to fight, did not stop the punitive ex-
petition sent after Villa. 1t was a
democratic president who made all
these colossal blunders and who has
backed and filled until he himself does
not know what to do next; and it is
nothing but folly for the democrats to
try and evade their record. 1t shows
it to be a record that they would like
to disown and is therefore a stronger
indictment of their policies than any
opposition party can make.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

Monroe Grange ladies' night last
Wednesday. They had a good meeting
and the program was fine.
Miss Mary Smith, who is visiting at
Fl. @. Kent's, visited in ST. Johnsbury
last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. George Blair returned home
from Enfield, n. H., last week, accom-
panied by Ethel Covell.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fenoff came Sat
urday from West Burke to visit her
mother, Mrs. Blair.
w. H. Gilchrist, Mrs. Nettie Smith
and family returned the last of the
week from their vacation at Hallow-
ell, Me. Miss Eleanor and Albert Bus
well are visiting them for a while,
from Somerville.
Mrs. Mabel McCondach is working
for Clarence Chase, coming from Bar
net.
Mrs. John Bishop is at Brightlook
hospital again.
Helen Wallace is visiting relatives
at Peacham for a few weeks.
John Cass has moved his camp from
Hunts Pond to Will Darling's farm.
Mrs. H. A. Leighton of Bath spent
Saturday at r. NJ. Johnson's.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
WELLS RIVER

(NIrs. D. G. Farwel, Correspondent
The Wells River Study club and the
Bradford Fortnightly club hold pic
mic at the Monticello Springs at New
bury, Wednesday.
A family party of Butsons spent the
day at Lake Morey, on Sunday, enjoy
ing a picnic dinner at noon.
Mrs. Alice Folsom, the Misses Fol-
som and Mrs. Nellie Sturgis motored
to Harpswell, Me, Monday.
Harold Worthen of Littleton, N. H,
was in town over Sunday.
Jack Dalton underwent successful
operation for appendicitis at the Cot
tage hospital Saturday. At this writ
ing his condition is most favorable.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Farwell motored
Sunday to North. Hero to visit their
sons who are at Camp Abnaki.
Mrs. Alice Folsom gave picnic
supper to a party of friends at the
golf links Saturday evening.
DR.. Woodman visited his parents in
Lisbon, n. H, Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes of St. Johnsbury
were guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Bashore.
A. T. Davis and Miss Davis were in
North Haverhill Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Mcdonald and
sister Of New York City were in town
Sunday night en- route by auto to Cole
brook, n. H. Their many Wells River
friends were glad to welcome them
again to Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

In spite of the heat OF the last week
the Fairgrounds were we'll attended.
Miss Helen Boynton was the director
of the Summer street ground, assisted
by her friend, Miss Dorothy Earle, as
story-teller. Mr.. Hoernle. the regular
baseball coach, visited the grounds
twice and gave the boys some help
preparatory to their game with Sum-
merville. Miss Anderson, Miss Steele,
Miss Edith Stone and Miss Eklof
took charge of the special sports as
usual.
At Summerville the director was
Miss Mia z. Olcott. She was assisted
by Miss Mary Carpenter in basketry
and storytelling, Miss Josephine Lou
gee in folk dancing. The average
number of children was so. Besides
the regular circle games, dodge ball,
pass ball, and bean bags. their we're
games of croquet, basketball, baseball
and stunts.
On Wednesday winners of stunts
were Ralph Peck, Evelyn Moriarty and
Marion Liberty in running, Theodore
Chamberlain for high kicking, and
Russell Mann for the tug-of-war. on
Saturday much interest was shown in
the competitive baseball game in
which the Summer street team won.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
A S4,OOO,OOO Business.

The financial statement for the
State of Vermont on July 1, 1916,
contains some interesting information.
1t shows the total receipts of the
state treasury for the year July l,
1915, to June 80, 1916, to have been
S4,O6S,573, auditors orders paid So
S24,579.42 and cash on hand and in
banks at the close of the year $243,
994.14. The state auditor shows the
excess of liabilities over assets to be
675,O9O.1S. OF this 1881, 531.90 is
covered by bonded indebtedness, leav-
ing a balance ''to be provided for
during the coming period" Of $685.
55S.2S. The large items in the ex-
penditures of the state are: Educa-
tional department, 1912, 416.1T; tenn
porary loans, $Ss9,261.55; administra-
ton of justice, $417,S76.99; highways
S3S2,O09.44; executive department
s322,S95.15. The corporation and in
heritance taxes for the year amounted
to S1,6S7, 339.32, over half of which is
paid by the savings banks and trust
companies, their taxes amounting tc
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09


Samuel 0. Dunn in the Journal OF
Political Economy gives an exhaus-
tive review of government owner
ship in Canada. He says the gov
eminent owned railroads in that coun-
try are a hopeless financial failure.
They have cost the Canadians $685.
100000 more than their present val
ue, or S154,37S per mile more than
they are worth. One of the govern
ment roads is the Intercolonial Rail
way and the railroads of the United
States with a capitalization less than
the construction cost of the Inter-
colonial handle five per cent more
passenger traffic and twenty-seven
per cent more freight traffic per mile
with only two and six-tenths per cent
greater operating expense. The Ca
nadians have s268,OOO,OOO to pay in
taxes for which they will not receive
a cents value. This actual example
should make the people of the United
States cautious about venturing into
a $5O,OOO,OO government ship-own-
ing scheme.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
WATERFORD.

(Mrs. A. NJ. Sunbury, Correspondent
Helen and Margaret Chandler, who
have been stopping with their aunt,
Garlic Streeter, have returned to their
home.
E. C. johnson and wife of st. Johns
bury were weekend guests at his
home here.
Polly Nelson of Franconia was a
recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. M.
Carpenter.
About ESQ autos crossed the toll
bridge Sunday.
]. E. Harris of Maine is spending
the week with Mrs. Harris at the
home of her brother, C. A. Caswel.
H. E. Pike is cutting the hay on the
Houghton farm.
Nathan Pike and two sons of st.
Johnsbury were weekend guests Of
relatives here.
Mrs. Sarah Moulton of Littleton is
visiting in town.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
GIVEN FAREWELL PARTY
Friends Met With Charles Roy on His
25th Birthday.

About rs young friends of Charles
Roy gave him a surprise party at his
home, IL Elm street, Monday even
ing on his 25th birthday. Mr.. Roy
has just completed his services at the
Fairbanks Scale works and leaves
Saturday for Windsor where he has
a position in a machine shop. So the
event had the double nature of a
birthday and farewell party. The
lawn was Illuminated with Japanese
lanterns, and music and refreshments
were enjoyed.
In behalf of the guests Jake" Wa
lizer presented Mr.. Roy with a sub
stantial purse and Mr.. Roy made a
feeling response.
Those who had the party in charge
were, Emile Bernier, Albert Turgeon,
Harris and August Castonguay and
the Misses Albertine Bernier and Eu-
genia Roy.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
Reminders of Good Old Winter.

A man was seen on the road from
Lyndonville to st. Johnsbury Monday
driving a sleigh. It was not good
going. but he allowed that when one
is turned out of house and home he
shouldn't be fussy about the slip
PIN
A railroad snow-plow went through
the st. Johnsbury station Monday on
its way to repair shops.
Over in Summerville at the top of
one of the hills is a large sign which
in large type warns Young America
against "Coasting."
The ice, however, on the Passump-
sic is not yet safe enough for skat-
ing.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

The public in general will be pleased
with the sentence of a fine of $500
and costs and to serve from four to
six months in the house of correc-
ton imposed on Harry Boyd by Judge
F. E. Barber of Brattleboro. Boyd is
the man who recently ran an auto
through Brattleboro while intoxicated
and threw Mrs. w. NJ. Randall from
his auto, besides striking a bridge, a
team and injuring other people. Be
lieving that heavy enough fine could
not be imposed for reckless driving,
States Attorney Hughes made the
charge against him breach of the
peace which allowed the imposition
of a fine commensurate with his Of
tense. 1t looks as though the judicial
department of the government is
ready to cooperate with the prose-
cutting officers in stopping the opera
ton of automobiles by intoxicated
persons.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

The publishers of New York City
have decided to decrease the size Of
their morning, evening and Sunday
newspapers to the extent of 121 pages
a week to relieve the print paper sit
uation which is very serious. This
is a sensible step. Daily and Sunday
newspapers had reached a size that
was ridiculous and they were putting
out a quantity of printed matter that
appalled, the average reader. Several
papers have increased their selling
price and it will be necessary for near
ly all the papers. unless the paper sit
uation becomes less acute. The Gale
DOMAIN is paying more than SO per
cent more for it's paper than it did
three months ago and other papers
are doing the same. Smaller papers
and more condensed news stories will
doubtless be the first remedy the pa
pers will try.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

Stowe, a town that has eobserved
Old Home Week since it was estab-
lished, will have it's usual observance
this year with one unique feature.
On Wednesday, August 16, it will
hold a general picnic in Smugglers
Notch to which Everybody from
everywhere is invited" Smugglers
Notch is one of the best pieces of nat
uraI scenery in Vermont, and if the
weather is good anyone visiting the
place that day will be we'll repaid. 1t
will also give them an opportunity to
inspect the route of the proposed
state highway through this famous
cut in the Green Mountains.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

Canada is responding in most
generous way to the sufferers of the
recent forest fires in Ontario. 1t has
furnished every burned out settler
with cooking utensils, food, tools and
tent to carry him over the crisis and
will furnish lumber at actual cost for
the rebuilding of the homes. It will
also furnish enough clover and timo-
thy seed free to reseed eight or ten
acres of land. OF course the settlers
will suffer much heavier losses than
this but the government has shown it.
self very fair and liberal with the fire
sufferers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
McINDOE FALLS.
(J. d. NichoIs, CORRESPONDENCE

q. D. Nichols, Correspondent
Miss Eleanor Peck of Barnet was
the guest of her cousin, Miss Violet
Guthrie, the last of the week.
Mrs d. NJ. Nichols and children
spent the day Thursday at Barnet with
her sister, Mrs. H. ]. Phelps.
Mr.. Stebbins died at his home here
Friday morning. He had been in very
poor health for some time, though had
been on the street every day until
within two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cree of Concord, N.
H, were here several days recently
on account of the illness and death OF
her father, Mr.. Stebbins.
Quite a number from McIndoes
Grange were invited and attended the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

They claim they have already spent
more money on that road than in any
other season, but evidently are desir-
Gus of giving the travelling public
decent roads. This action will be
greatly appreciated by automobilists,
as this road is one main route for
people passing from northern YER
mont to the White Mountains and
surely increase the interchange of
tourists and visitors between the two
sections.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

The Morrisville Messenger says that
unless Frederick G. Fleetwood re-
fuses to allow his name to be used it
will appear on the primary ballot as
Republican candidate for county SEN
ator It will be a good thing for the
county if he allows the use of his
name, because the state senate needs
all the strong, well posted men that
can be elected. 1t will certainly add
to the strength and influence of the
senate to have man Of Mr.. Fleet
woods ability a member of it.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

We wonder if the adoption of the
policy of seeing how safely instead of
how fast one can run an automobile
would not reduce the number of ter
rible automobile accidents. Automo-
bile traffic has become so heavy, es-
pecially on Sundays, that every man
driving a car must create himself a
committee of one on safety if the
operation of an automobile is to be a
matter of pleasure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

In response to the petition signed
by rs st. Johnsbury men and rs tour
lists to have the highway between the
Waterford bridge and the village Of
Littleton repaired, the selectmen of
Littleton have instructed the road
agent to get the road into condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

~
achieve greater things by working in
accordance with the general rule be-
cause that is the way great things are
generally accomplished than by
striving for an exception which only
rarely succeeds.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

All petitions for candidates to be
voted upon at the primary election in
September must be filed with the sec
rotary of state or county clerk within
two weeks from Monday. There is
dacies, unless it be for town repre-
senatives, will be brought out in the
short time remaining and the people
can safely make their decision on
what men they will vote for.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

If you have any doubt about the
value of Vermont's gravel roads try
them. You'll be convinced whenever
you ride on them.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

Bntsrad at the St. Johns bury post
nee as sscopd-clAss mail matter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09


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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

TERMS OF THE CALIFORNIAN
one year to any address. 1900. $3.50
Blk months Observation-Disclosures. 10
Three months ............ ~
Giergymen in Caledonia County. 500
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09

s6s4.3O2.9s. These are pretty large
items for little state like Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-08-09
Excursion to PIattsburg, Sunday, August 10th

Train leaves Burlington $40 P. M. foI
stations. See flyers for particulars.