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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
BARTON
(F. H. Pillsbury. Corr.

Of. H. Pillsbury, correspondent
Mrs. G. A. Drew is confined to her
home on Water street on account of
illness
E. P. Thompson of the st. Johns
bury fish hatchery was here the first
of the week and in company with H.
P. baldwin searched the lake here for
black bass spawn.
Osman Dwyer drove to Greensboro
Monday and from there took the
Plattsburg excursion on Tuesday. Mr..
Dwyer is SO years old and veteran
fthe civil war, but is more active
than many men of fifty.
There were 80 guests at dinner at
Pisgah lodge, Lake Wiloughby, Sun
day.
Father LaBlanch of Lowell, former
ly Of Barton, was guest in town Mon
day.
Hayden Skinner and family have
moved from Glover to Lynn, Mass.
where Mr.. Skinner has employment.
A single shipment of hogs from the
Moquin farm, Monday, brought SIPS,
the total weight of AZ hogs being over
5000 pounds.
Through his attorney, F. D. Thomp-
son, r. Baldwin has sued DR.. Gaines
of Newport for malpractice. The case
resulted from a broken limb which
Baldwin sustained some time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Pierce go today
to Bethel and from there, Mrs. Pierce
in capacity of State Grand Matron of
the Eastern Star, goes to Sharon to
create a lodge Of o. e. S.
H. R. Cutler, accompanied by Mrs.
Cutler and the children, is at the cot
tage at Long pond, Westmore, for a
few days outing.
Henry Bulls of the Flanders &
Mossman force is somewhat i'll and
not able to be at his work.
Frank Tower was in st. Johnsbury
Tuesday, driving home a new car.
Mrs. George Lang is visiting rela-
tives in Morrisville this week.
Homer Zealand is building a new
barn at his farm, formerly the Smith
place.
G. L. Erwin and family are camping
in the DR.. Hastings cottage in Crys-
tai lake grove.
DR.. John Bryant, formerly Barton
boy and now a prominent physician in
Haverhill, Mass, was called in town
Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
BARNET

Gillian r. Peck. Correspondent
An entertainment and dance will
be given in Barnet Town hall Friday
evening. July 2S. The entertainment
is from Sis to o'clock with music
by Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur James of East
Burke, Mr.. Wetherbee, violinist, of
Boston Conservatory Of Music. and
Ronald Sharkey of Lynn, and reading
by Miss Ina Sharkey. Dancing begins
at nine o'clock with music by four
piece orchestra. The Village I'M
provement society will serve ice
cream and cake. Arthur James will
be well remembered by Barnet peo-
pie, being a former resident of this
place.
Willis Howard of Lebanon was a
guest at DR.. r. II. Hazelton's Tuesday.
Mrs. Abbie Harvey returned from
South Hero Monday night where she
has been spending a three weeks va
cation.
Elmer Thayer and family OF Woods
vile were recent visitors OF Mrs. Me-
roc Nelson.
Mrs. Leslie Baker Of Woodsville Wis
Gilhllan Tuesday.
Mrs. Minnie Campbell spent Tues
day at West Barnet.
T. p. Robe is working in L. e. Gill
hllan's store this week.
The notice OF the Ladies society
sewing bee printed Monday should
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
GRATUITY TO MILITIA WIDOWS
Entitled to Six Months Pay of Sol
diers, Decides Comptroller.

Washington, July 24-In response
to a request from the Secretary of War
the Comptroller Of the Currency to-
day rendered an opinion holding that
the widows Of National Guardsmen are
as much entitled to the same gratuity
Of six months pay upon the death Of
the soldier as the widows Of officers
and enlisted men of the regular army.
1.-The militia or National Guard"
says the Comptroller. brought into
the service Of the United States be-
comes part Of the army Of the United
States and the officers and men there
Of are as effectually in the service Of
the United States as are any Of the
officers and enlisted men of the regu-
lar army"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
FIGHT TAX TO SAVE SEATS
Congressman From Copper States
Coming Up for Reelection

Washington, July 24-The proposed
tax on munitions in the war revenue
act is haying it's political sequel. Es-
pecially is this true Of the copper tax.
Two Of the principal copper produc-
ing states, Arizona and Montana, are
represented by Democratic delegations
in Congress. Senator Ashurst of Ari-
IONA and Senator Myers Of Montana
are up for reelection and both are be-
stirring themselves on the proposed
copper tax, because the copper pro-
ducers say that if the tax is laid it will
be reflected in a reduction of wages
or curtailment Of production.
Hearings have been held before the
committee on Finance for the copper
men and another was held tonight by
a sub committee of the Finance COM
mittee.
In addition to the two Senate seats
involved there are two Representa-
tives who will be affected in Montana
and one in Arizona.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
WELLS RIVER

(Mrs. Adine Farwell, Correspondent
Mrs. Frank Bashore with her moth
er, Mrs. Ray, and Madam Bashore,
arrived Monday from Wichita, Kan
Harvey Eaton of Bradford was a
business visitor in town Monday.
Mrs. Nelson Deblois and niece are
in Bellows Falls visiting Mrs. Wallace
Bushey.
Isabelle Miller is a guest of Mrs.
William Rutledge in Fairlee.
Miss Marion Ramsey is critically i'll
at Brightlook hospital. Her father
and brother, Fred Ramsey were in
st. Johnsbury Saturday and Sunday
DR. Allen, wife and daughter OF
New York are at S. s. Fellows for the
month of August.
John Bolodo has returned from a
few days at Caspian lake spent with
his sister, Mrs Gains.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
STATE MAY CONTROL NIAGARA
Senator Thompson to Send Commit
tee to Urge Federal Action.

Niagara Falls. y. Y. July 24-Sen-
ator George f. Thompson's legislative
committee, which is investigating the
water power situation at Niagara
Falls, after a hearing today decided
to send a subcommittee to Washing
ton to urge that the Foreign Affairs
committee Of the House give TO New
York state control of diversion for
electrical development at the Falls.
I'VE will propose" said Senator
Thompson that the Federal authori-
ties grant New York state a diversion
certificate for the full amounts of wat
err to be diverted. The state would
then grant diversion permits to the
power companies and might itself use
some Of the water for power develop
ment. If there is any revenue to be
derived from Niagara diversion we
feel that the state should have it. The
companies should keep what they now
have, but if they want more water
they should rent it,"
FIGHT TAX TO SAVE SEATS
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
HOT SPRINGS TO AID WOUNDED
Branch of National Surgical Dressings
Committee Formed

Hot Springs, Va, July 24-Mrs
Archibald Hopkins of Washington
chairman for the District of Columbia
Of the national surgical dressings com
mittee, addressed a meeting of the
summer colony at the Casino here to-
day, and organized a temporary
branch Of the committee, which will
meet every morning and make surgi-
cal dressings for European war front
hospitals. Miss Helen L. Parrish of
Philadelphia and Miss Gladys Ingalls,
were asked to take charge Of the work
and Mrs. H. L. Ashley of Havana was
made secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. Chauncey M. Depuw, Mrs.
Manning, widow Of Daniel Manning;
Mrs. George Parrish, Mrs. William
Pepper Mrs. A. H. Meredith, Miss
Magic and Miss Mildred Eddy were
among those who attended the meet
ing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26

have read Thursday afternoon at $3.50
instead of Friday.
Mrs. z. A. Morgan who has been
very low the past few days was lit
tie more comfortable Tuesday.
Mrs. John Crozier of Glover is Wis
iting Mrs. Meroe Nelson.
Little Nora Lang spent Tuesday with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Robinson.
A F. Kimball and son are painting
at West Barnet this week.
Max Lang is sick.
Mrs. w. H. Haywood of st. Johns
bury and Mr.. and Mrs. Downer New
ell and son, Henry, of Philadelphia
were guests Of Miss Edith Wallace
Tuesday.
Mrs. Edna Elliott of Hardwick is
visiting Mrs. Mabel McCondach.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
BRADEIS QUITS RELIEF WORK
Also Out of Jewish Congress Commit
tee Because of Judicial Duties.

Boston, July 24-Justice Brandeis
of the United States Supreme Court
rendered his resignation today from
the executive committees of the
American Jewish relief organization
and the Jewish congress. In expla-
nation his secretary, Jacob De Haas,
said that the Justices judicial duties
prevented him from giving the neces-
sary time to the work Of the COM
mittees.
Mr.. De Haas said that a report that
Justice Brandeis was considering re-
tirement from all Jewish activities was
incorrect and that he still retained in
terest in various organizations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
sEEGER's DEATH CONFIRMED
Postal from Corporal Tell of Ameri-
cans Bravery

Paris, July 24-Miss Margaret A.
Stevens of ia Rue Saint Dominique,
who two days ago received news of
the death at the front of Alan Seeger,
young American member Of the
Foreign Legion, today received post
card from Seeger's corporal, dated
July 20, which leaves no doubt of See
gers fate.
''Seeger was killed." writes Cor
poral Barrett, during the assault on
Belloy-e -Santerre. He died as he
lived, Indifferent to all danger, a real
soldier and hero. Nobody regrets his
death more than I do. Often I think
of his CHEEKY smile as he advanced
against the German guns, which he
simply despised."
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26

Cleveland, July 24-The Cleveland
Americans defeated the New York Ma
tionals, to 2, today, winning in the
ninth on a pass to Chapman and sin
giles by Bradley and Howard. CIeve-
land tried out a new pitcher, Lam
beth, late Of Topeka. He was hit hard
but careless base running hurt the
Giants. Cleveland was unable to find
Benton, but punched hits on Way the
Yale university pitcher.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
PASSUMPSIC

Miss Cora Curtis was given a COM
plete surprise on July % when her
friends gathered at her home and re-
minded her of her birthday. She re-
ceived a number of gifts. Mrs. A. F..
Houghton presented the birthday
cake. There was a program of sing
ing, music and reading. Refreshments
were served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
Real Estate Sales.

w. H. Danforth of Danville sold his
place at Centervale to Andrew Roberts
of Sheffield.
The Fred K. Sawyer farm at Sutton
has been sold to Moody Belnap Of East
Charlestown.
The above sales were made through
S. J. Matson of the Caledonia Real Es-
tate company.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
CONCORD

Concord Grange, No. 40S will OBJ
serve ladies night. Friday evening,
July %. Mrs. William Remick will
have charge Of the program and each
member is requested to bring flowers
for decorating.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
VERMONT AUTOIsT FINED
Fred Russell of Windsor Was Travel
ing Too Fast I'm Enfield, N. III.

Enfield, N. H. July 25-Fred Rus
sell of Windsor was fined in police
court yesterday for overspeeding his
automobile, having collided with a
car driven by Miss Jennie Hall Sunday
evening. Russells fine and costs
amounted to $3.50.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-07-26
BRITISH AND TEUTONS
STILL FIGHT FURIOUSLY
EndeavOrs of the Men to Press Forward or Hold Back
Attacks Result in Many Terrific Hand to Hand Com
bats--EngIsh Hold TenaciOusy to the Section of POz
eres From Which They Drove the Germans In Fierce
Fighting Of Monday

Despite Heavy Fire Oe AusOGerman FOrcesBern Admits PEN
eraOn of Part of Gen. Won Essngen ne-Ausan Attacks In
Carpathia Are Futile Says PehOgrad Cars Army Now Within IL
Miles of Engan and Turks Are Reported As Preparing to Fall
Back 1870 Miles to Svas
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
SUBMIT INVENTORY
OF WATERW0RKST0
CITY COMMISSION
Commissioner Weatherly
Asks President Lynn Re-
garding Sale of Water
Properties to City

Officials Of the Birmingham Water
mission yesterday afternoon at O. clock
and submitted an inventory of the Bir-
mingham Waterworks properties in &C.
cordance with an agreement made by the
Birmingham Waterworks company and
the city commission some months ago.
A. NJ Lynn, president of the Water
works company; Walker Percy. counsel;
Biggs, engineer, and D. NJ. Freer, assist
ant engineer, appeared for the water
company. All of the members of the city
commission were present.
A large volume consisting of nearly
800 pages of closely typewriter data was
submitted to the commission by Mr..
Lynn. He stated that no price for the
purchase Of the waterworks had been
set, but that the inventory was merely
statement and description of the prop
erty owned by that company.
Mr.. Weatherly asked Mr.. Lynn if he
would sell.
IT am willing to sell this afternoon"
said Mr. Lynn.
What price," asked Mr.. Weatherly.
II am not prepared to sell at any price"
said Mr. Lynn. but If you will make an
offer I will accept. reject. or take II
under consideration"
Mr.. Weatherly and Mr. Lynn held an
informal conference last night at
o'clock, at, which the details of the inven-
tory were discussed. Mr. Weatherly will
report the result of this conference to
the commissioners today. at which time
date will be set to take up the matter
with the birmingham Waterworks COM
pany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
|BARNWELL DECLINES
A FLATTERING CALL
Rector of Church of Advent to Re-
main in Birmingham Despite
Louisville Offer

The Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell, rec
tor of the Church of the Advent, yester-
day declined a very rflattering offer,
which was made him recently by Christ
Church in Louisville. KY. Mr.. Barnwel
went to the Kentucky city and person
ally announced his decision to remain in
Birmingham.
Christ Church of Louisville Is the cathe-
dral church for the Kentucky diocese,
with Dir. Charles Craik as dean. Mr..
Barnwell was called to besassociated with
DR.. Craik during the next two years,
after which time he was to succeed to
che position of dean upon the retirement
OF the incumbent. - .-
The call which Mr.. Barnwell refused
Is considered a distinct recognition of his
work and high compliment to his ability
The fact that he should have seen fit
to decline and continue as the rector of
the Church of the Advent will prove
very welcome news. not only to the
but to the people of Birmingham and
the entire state. During his service in
this city, Mr. Barnwell has proved to be
a strong force for the moral and religious
development Of the community.
He will go from Louisville to SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, where he will be Joined by
Mrs. Barnwell. They will then go to
the Adirondacks, where they will spend
their vacation, returning to Birmingham
about September l.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
BOARD OF REVENUE
TO NEGOTIATE LOAN
TO MEET EXPENSES
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
Needed to Carry on Activity of
the County, States Presi-
dent Lovelady

At meeting of the board of revenue
yesterday, the president, DR.. r. F. Love-
lady, suggested that 1t might be neces-
sary to negotiate the loan Of 100000 to
carry on the activities of the county for
the remainder of the year. W. *. Terry.
attorney of the board of revenue, was
instructed to look into the ACCESSIBILITY
of making the loan and upon what terms
the loan could be made.
1t was stated that the general fund OF
the county was badly depleted, and that
additional funds might be needed to carry
or the roadwork and other general ex-
expenses of the county. 1t was also
stated that if the loan was made. the
interest would not exceed per cent.
A few months ago the board of revenue
borrowed over 100000 for the road fund
and secured it at an interest rate Of
per cent 1t wants to borrow 100000
at the same rate now.
President Lovelady explained the cause
of the forthcoming loan in the following
statement:
THE county needs money for current
expenses for little while, and reso-
luton has been adopted providing for
the borrowing Of 100000 until Febru-
airy, on warrants to be issued. No trou-
BILE will be experienced. it. is believed. In
getting the money and the rate of inter-
est will be no higher than it was -
FORE per cent
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
THREE NEW CASES
ARE REPORTED TO
THE AUTHORITIES
Commissioner Hornady Con-
tends There Are Fewer
Cases of Paralysis Than
in Recent Years

Three cases of infantile paralysis were
reported to the health department yes
terday -Four new cases of typhoid were
reported.
A total of II cases of infantile paraly-
sis have been reported thus far for the
year 1916. -Four of these have developed
during the past week.
Commissioner Hornady In speaking OF
the infantile paralysis cases said that
there were not as many cases of this dis
ease in birmingham thus far this year
as there had been in previous years.
Heretofore the doctors of Birmingham
were lax in the reporting of cases of In
fantile paralysis" said Mr.. Hornady.
"At the present time the physicians OF the
city are reporting all cases Of this dis
ease promptly. In 1911 total of A cases
were reported with eight deaths. From
this report we have reason to believe
there were other cases that were not re-
ported, as the mortality in infantile par
alysis is not more than 20 per cent. In
1912 a total of seven cases were reported
with three deaths. In 1913 only three
cases were reported. while there were
nine deaths. In 1914 one case was re-
ported, yet the records show six deaths.
In 1915 just one case was reported, but
there were five deaths.
1.-The above figures clearly show that
the doctors have not until recently been
reporting these cases. This bears out the
contention that there Is in reality less
infantile paralysis this year than in the
past five years. We are going right
ahead with the stringent health measures
just the same and there will be no let-up.
When this city has been cleaned up II
will remain So
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
Chamber Co-Operates
With the State Fair

Although the Chamber OF Commerce
has always co-operated with the Ala
bama State Fair association in making
the annual exposition successful. a
more concerted effort to boost the at
tendance at the fair is to be made this
year by the civic chamber. The fair has
grown to be one of the big assets of the
commercial life of Birmingham and it's
Importance in business way is be-
coming more apparent each year.
In line with this policy of aiding the
fair, the Chamber of Commerce has
prepared page advertisement contain
ing an invitation to the people of the
state to visit Birmingham during the
fair. The invitation which will go all
over the state in the next week or two
follows:
Birmingham extends to you a COR
dial invitation to attend the Alabama
State Fair, October 5 to IA. 1915
I'VE offer you all the Inequalities for
which our city is famous. and urge you
to join us in making the 1916 fair a
memorable occasion. A trip to Birming-
ham will prove profitable and pleasant.
"A hearty welcome awaits you.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
"6irmingham. Ala"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
LIVELY CONTEST
IS EXPECTED AT
AID CLUB ELECTION
Annual Election of Officers
to Be Held at Luncheon
Today at the Hotel
Hillman

A hot contest is expected in the SCI
lection of vice president and board OF
directors at the annual election of Off
GERS of the Birmingham Ad club, which
will be held today at the regular lunch
con to be held at the Hotel Hillman at
/ o'clock There are two candidates for
vice president. Henry Beaumont and r.
T. Daniel, and IA candidates for board
of directors, with seven to be elected
c. P. Loranz will be elected president
to succeed F. j. Holberg, having no op-
position, as will be H. d. Cullen, who
Is the only nominee for the office of sec
retry and treasurer.
The officers were nominated at the
meeting of the club last week, and the
friends of the various candidates have
been active in their behalf since that
time. AS undertakers clients are not ell
gible to membership in the local club,
and with the reputation the club has for
"whooping 'em up a lively and interest
ing time is expected at the luncheon to-
day. .a
The following notice of the election and
official ballot has been sent out:
ITO the Members of the Birmingham
AID Club:
Now
"You are invited asked. urged. COM
manded, pleaded with, to be present at
the annual election, to be held at Hotel
Hillman, l p. m, Tuesday, August 10,
to discharge your obligation as member
of the Ad club, to vote for the men OF
your choice to have charge of the affairs
of the club the coming year.
ut Is up to you to put men in charge
who will make the club an active force
in the civic life of this city
"You owe it to the club, to Birming-
ham, to yourself to be there and to vote.
Here's the ticket:
For president Wote for one): c. p.
Loranz.
For vice president (vote for one) :
Henry F. Beaumont r. 7. Daniel.
For secretary-treasurer (vote for one):
H. D. Cullen.
For member of board of directors (vote
for severn: Herbert ]. Baum. Baxter M.
Eastburn. Sidney S. Griffin, Frank Ham,
mond, Fred J. Holberg. Joe A. Martin, B.
H. Mooney, R. A. Mullins, Phil Painter,
w. c. Patterson. F. A. Ribble. John
Sparrow, Jerome X. Sterne, A. Manville
NAPLES
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
TO HANDLE
PUBLICITY FOR FAIR

r. A. Brown. president of the Ala
bama State Fair association. yesterday
closed a contract with B. H. Mooney of
the Mooney Advertising agency, to ham
die all the publicity and advertising
matter for the coming fair. Mr.. Mooney
is one Of the best known newspaper
and advertising men In the state, hav-
ing been prominently connected with
local newspapers for number Of years
and recently having gained much sue
cess as an advertising man.
Mr.. Mooney is already busy prepar-
ing his information and arranging for
the placing of the advertising contracts
for the fair. 1t Is stated that an ex-
tensive publicity campaign Is to be
waged and in view Of the splendid at
fractions which have already been
secured for the October exposition,
plans are being made to have the
largest attendance in the history of
these fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-15
PEVEAR DECLINES.
TO DISCUSS WHAT
COMPANY WILL Do
Street Railway President
Denies Making Any State
ment Regarding Recog-
ton of Union


j. S. Pevear, president of the Birming-
ham Railway, Light & Power company,
declined last night to state what action
the company would take should the EN-
ployes who recently organized a union
ask for recognition. He stated that until
some request or demand was made upon
the company, he could not make any
statement regarding what would be done
Il cannot discuss this matter, as it has
not yet been brought officially to our
attention" said President Pevear last
night. Il have not stated that we would
recognize the union as soon as the men
made this request. nor have I made any
declaration of any kind regarding what
we will do in case any other requests or
demands are made upon the company"
The election of officers for the union
of the street car employees will take place
today by secret ballot. The voting begins
this morning at 9 o'clock and the polls
will be closed at 7 o'clock tonight 1t is
possible that the results of the election
may not be announced until after the
general meeting Friday night