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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-05-03
FOUGHT DUEL IN THE AIR
German and British Aviators Engage
in Struggle Which Results In De-
struction of One Participant.

A thrilling spectacle took place the
other day on the French frontier when
a German aeroplane passed overhead
spying out the land. First there was
a rapid fire of the antiair-craft guns,
and though the white puffs of the
shells seemed to encircle IL, they APP
peared to be doing no harm. Then
the German airman caught sight of
a British aeroplane and Immediately
started in hot pursuit of it.
Another British aeroplane which
was returning from a scouting tour
over the German lines, dropped out
Of the white clouds, as IL by magic.
But being above the German plane, its
presence was not perceived until IL
was quite close. Then began a sensa-
tional battle. For fear Of injuring
their own machines, the soldiers
stopped the fire from the antiaircraft
guns. Left to themselves, the two
crafts circled and recircled round each
other, the British aeroplane rushing
in sometimes and then darting away
again, while the machine guns kept
up a rapid firing. Suddenly the Ger
HAL plane 0TOppSu Win oil dDTupIs
twisting drive. For thousand feet or
more it fell, helplessly. Then, as if
the aeronaut had made frantic effort
to adjust his levers, the machine
Strengthened out for a second or two.
The British plane followed the Ger
man In it's fall, in graceful spiral
curves, and when it righted, opened
renewed fire upon it. A burst of white
smoke from the German aeroplane an
nounced the explosion of the petrol
tank. The body of the German ma
chine crashed to the earth. It's heavy
four-cylinder engine embedded itself
in the ground, its wings and body
shattered into splinters, and it's steel
stays bent and twisted, lay scattered
about.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-05-03

Death of Moses Page, Lie Long
Resident-Personal Mention


,Nrrs q IT. Mills Correspondent
40 page died at his home in
westville sunday night. He had been
49, uttle over a week. He was 70
,,ears Of age. a soldier in the civil war
ana had always lived in town. he
leaves a wife. two daughters. Mrs.
WIN stevens of Morrisville and MIS-
r. Annis Of Groton. and three sons,
Morris Niyron, and Chester, all Oh
Groton. . ,of+
NTr and Mrs. George Eastman LETT
Nfondav for an extended visit with
.hair son in Woodsville, N H. ana
two daughters in Massachusetts.
Miss Theresa Carpenter who IS IN
the hospital at Burlington with splhai
meningitis is reported little DetIeI'
Mrs charles Vincent of Wells River
was i'm town shopping Saturday.
Harry Morrison has bought new
automobile to use on his route this
summer. Tho
perlev Batchelder of Plainield, VINO
works in the turning works, cut ms
fingers Saturday.
Ne Walter Green and two daugh-
ters of Rhode Island are visiting her
mother. Helen Kicker. and sisters
Mrs. ]. T. Darling and Mrs. james
Smith. -,+o,,
Austin Lund has gone to lexington
Mass, where he has employment.
q G. Lord was at home over sun
aaS- from St. Johnsbury. where he
has employment.
TIL Needlecraft met with Mrs. H.
T. TiIlotson Tuesday. The following
officers were chosen: President, mrs
John Chalmers; vice-president, Mrs.
H T., TfIlotson; secretary and treas
urer, Mrs. M. d. Coffrin.
Mrs. William Stevens of Morrisvllle
was called here by the illness of her
father, Moses Page.
DR.. Laura Morrison OF Boston
called on d. n. r. Caldwell Wednes-
day.
A. r. Taylor is building barn ana
small cottage on the land he recently
purchased of the estate of the late
Mrs. Charles Morrison.
The entertainment in the METHODIST
church Wednesday evening given by
Mrs. Farwen of Wells River and Miss
Mann Of Woodsville was well attend
ed and enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Jessie Corwin of Bradford Is
dressmaking in town.
A birthday party was given little
William Chalmers "Wednesday AFTER
noon. it being his fifth birthday.
Minnie Chalmers of Barre, who has
been caring for Mrs. j. N. Eastman
for the past few weeks has finished
her work there. Mrs. Eastman is
gaining slowly.
DR.. N. r. Caldwell has moved from
Mrs M. NJ Collins tenement to the
one over Blanchard's store, recently
vacated by Alex Burnett.
Mrs. Lena Heath went to Littleton,
N. H., Thursday for a visit.
Miss Jennie Meader visited friends
in Ryegate a part of last week.
Irwin Farris of 4Adamant is visiting
his aunt. Mrs. Maribah Taylor.
Mrs Maggie Meads of Dorchester,
Mass, who has spent the winter here
with her sister, Mrs. Crissie Whitehill,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-05-03

son. Prof. Karl Harrington, of North
Carolina. For rs years she was de-
voted rfiember of the Methodist
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Harrington
were former residents of this vii
Iage.
Hereafter the postoffice will be
closed Sunday but will be open till
1880 Saturday night, thus giving
everyone an opportunity to get their
mail.
The parsonage was well filled with
the many friends of Miss Helen Fish
er, who gave her a linen shower in
anticipation of a happy event to take
place a little later.
The ladies' society will serve din
err Thursday. The committee in charge
are Mrs. Ella Potter, Mrs. John Pot
ter and Miss Abbie Smith.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-05-03
CUT THIS OUTFITS WORTH MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip,
enclose with sc and mail it to Foley
Co. Chicago ILL.,, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a trial package containing
Foley'S Honey and Tar Compound, for
bronchial coughs, colds and Group; Fo-
ley Kidney Pills, for lame back, weak
kidneys, rheumatism, bladder troubles
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing cathar-
tic, for constipation, biliousness, head
ache and sluggish bowels. c. c. BfNG-
HAM
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-05-03
McTNDOE FALLS

Mrs. Walter Strew and two sons.
Frank. and Raymond, spent Saturday
and@Sunday at ST. Johnsbury the
guest of her father. F. E. Batchelder.
Mr.. Strew spent Sunday there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
TYPHOID FEVER
 SYMPTOMS Get Your System Right to Resist the
 Germ

Do yoG feel tired and worr out, get up in the morning with bad taste in your mouth, tongue coated. no appetite, dull headache. dizzy feeling. can't sleep, feel nervous? Its your Liver" Do you know that the liver is the cause of nine ailments out of ten? The Liver is natures garbage collector. If it is not working. the system is soon poisoned with the unhealthy matter that is ab- sorbed by the system, instead of passing you for natures sake, not to take Cal omel, which is strong mineral sub stance, which sometimes causes a breakdown that can never be overcome.
 The natural demand for a vegetable preparation to take the place of Calomel {meening vegetable calomeD which is combination of vegetable preparation which acts directly upon the Bile Ducts of the liver, thereby relieving Bilious ness, Malaria, Jaundice, Dyspepsia Heartburn and all diseases arising from 8 disordered condition of the Liver Stomach and Bowels, especially Con stipation, either chronic or recent.
 Go to your dealer, get a 25c or soc bottle of Vega Cal" If it does not do what we say, go back and your money will be returned without question
 For children it tastes better and acts better than Castor oil. It is perfectly harmless for the youngest infant, and can be taken at any time by anyone re- gardless of diet or condition.
 Hoping that you will let Vega Gal clude yoa among its many friends. we are:
 Yours for better health via natue's way. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
China's Sacred Mountain
 Is to Be RefOreSted

f Tainanfu, Shantung Province China, June 30.-Mount Taishan, the famous sacred mountain of China, where Emperor shun offered sacrifices to heaven 23 cen turies re the Christian Era, is to be reforeste through an effort inaugurated by the Clflese department of agriculture and fteartf.A supported by Christian mis- sionaries and Chinese educators
 This sacred mountain, which rises 5000 feet above the sea level, and has long been sought by tourists because of the wonderful contour of the peak and it's his- toric temples was denuded centuries ago of trees and it's sides have been washed and cut by the freshets no longer checked by trees and grass.
 Many trees were planted on the noun tain at the time of feast of the tomb this year, which was celebrated as arbor day throughout China. A government official has been stationed here for the express purpose of looking after the afforestation of the mountain. and large track of land has been planted with seedlings, which will furnish trees to be replanted on the sacred mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
WILL BE
 TRAINED AT POSTS
State Camps Will Be Discontinued After Commands Leave for
 the Border

New York, July s-Mobilization camps
 in most of the P states of the depart ment of the east will be discontinued, has been announced at divisional headquarters, Governors Island, as soon called out by the President has departed for the border.
 With the closing of the camps recruits Twill be trained at army posts already designated, according to an order issued today by Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood. It was found that the contemplated |plan of maintaining the state camps for |training recruits would enforce the ab- sence of scores of regular army and National Guard officers from their bor- |der commands.
 Among the army posts designated are: Tennessee, North Carolina and Geor- |gia-Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. | Florida and Ala bama-F, Tt Barrancas, |Pehsacola, Fla.
 Mississippi and part of Louisiana Jackson Barracks, near New Orleans. South Carolina-Fort Moultrie Charles lton.
 General Wood said that dependents | of National Guardsmen have flooded him with letters and telegrams requesting him to discharge guardsmen as a result | of the recent war department order. He
 said he wished it emphasized that sol .diers with dependents cannot be dis charged by the commanding officer of
 the department until the request Is first
 made by the soldier. with corroboratin |evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Cuba Slow in Erecting
 Memorial to the Maine

Havana, June 25.-Attention is again being called to the ong-continued neg lect of the Cuban government to pro- ceed with the erection of the memorial of the Maine. Many months ago the two 1o-inch guns, the turret plates, the anchor chain and quantity of shells from the battleship were re- moved from the rubbish dock where they had lain for four years and were piled in a heap in a rough vacant space on the outskirts of the city proper. It was announced that the memorial, of which these relics were to form part. was to be erected on that site. Later the secretary of public works decided that the site was unsuitable but no other one appears to have been se- lected or to be contemplated.
 The Havana Post suggests editorial ly that, as Cuba appears to be indif- ferent to the raising of the memorial, the best disposition that can be made of the relics is to carry them out to sea and reverently bury them in the waters of the gulf at the spot where the Maine ended her Hast voyage"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Can Issue the Bonds, But
 Cannot Use 5-Mill Tax
Continued from Page Five)

Judge Sharpe: We'll, that I suppose you could do. determine it for yourself MT. Ullman: Yes, but we don't want to be placed in the position of being in contempt of court by making wrong in terpretation.
 RECALLS AN INSTANCE
 Mr. Benners: May I recall an instance of the argument on that? At the con- cluson of the argument I asked MT. Ull- man what section of the city charter he relied on as giving this implied power to borrow money, or this expressed power to borrow money. He referred me to section "A. which I then read to your honor, as well as the preceding section 73. The section 73 provided that the city may make temporary loans, never to exceed $35, 00O, and section "A being as follows: That the board of mayor and al- dermen are vested with the power to borrow money on any or all property now owned by the city, and to secure the same by mortgage on such property for a term not exceeding 15 years.
 MT. Ullman: But I also called atten- ton to the fact the proviso in section 73, which provides further that the pro- visions of this section shall not apply to or prohibit the mayor or aldermen from borrowing money to advance for the cost of improvements in this act provided. There is a recognition I insist, of the
 
 specified in section 25 of the charter, and section 25 of the charter places the duty upon the city to erect schoolhouses.
 Judge Sharpe: That ought to be a work of detail to determine just what bonds were issued pursuant to the im- piled powers and which were issued without such implied power.
 MT. Ullman: The implied powers ap- pear there in section 25 which I pointed out to the court in the brief.
 Judge Sharpe: All of them?
 Mr. Ullnlan Yes, all of them. Your honor has the brief here.
 MT. Benners: Doesn't every one of these bonds refer to the act under which 1t was issued?
 ABOUT SECTION 25
 Mr. Ullman: No sir. Section 25, subdi- vision ?. gave the power to borrow money for the prevention of infectious or contagious diseases and esta blishing quarantine and to adopt and maintain an efficient system of sewerage. Subdi- vision 4. to establish hospitals, poor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
JOY

By Pendleton Watson Every breeze that stirs the glade Has some sweet joy to bring us; Every bird hid in the shade
 Has some sweet song to sing us; Every cloud that sails the sky
 Has golden beams for lining; Every heart that breathes a sigh Signs only when repining; Every star that greets the night Is hope without misgiving; Every one is giv'n the sight
 To see the joy of living; Every song of night and day
 Is natures gladness voicing; Every one has some small way
 To set the world rejoicing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
'. M. [. A. KEEPSUP
 WORK FOR MILITIA
Much COmmendation Ex- pressed for Rusult at the
 Montgomery Camp

The Young Mems Christian association continues to add to it's equipment at the mobilization camp at Montgomery, and the men are using 1t to its capacity, with two secretaries in charge. They are working from in the morning until 10 at night, serving the enlisted men. Brig. Gen. c. R. Bricken, in letter to the State Young Mems Christian associa- tion, states that the Young Mems Chris tian association is serving a real purpose, and its practical ministering to the needs of the men seems almost indispensable. The state association is maintaining this work a an expense of over $400 a month and it is supported by volunteer contri- buttons. It is the purpose of the state committee to secure 5000 to keep this work among the soldiers at Montgomery long as they are there and accom- pany them to the border when they change camps.
 The Young Mems Christian association headquarters are provided with writing material, chess and checkers and other games: ice water, books, entertainments and lectures. Some of the needs of the association are victrola and records, and folding chairs. At present the asso- citation is using a small graphophone which has been loaned by friend and the men keep it going night and day. gift of good victrola and 40 or 50 records would be the means of entertain ment daily, of thousands of young men away from home. The finance committee of the state committee finds it difficult to secure sufficient funds to maintain this work at a high standard, hence its inability to provide additional amusement features at present. The members Of the finance committee of the state com mittee are: J. B. Wadsworth, Gadsden; J. T. Horne, Tuscaloosa; w. M Cosby, J. F. Kent and Walter B. Fowlkes of Bir- mingham
 The cost of paper and envelopes and other facilities for letter writing Is over $60 a week, and the state committee is pushing this work vigorously to meet the needs of the men at the camp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Tuscaloosa Crop Losses

Tuscaloosa, July '8.-(Special. )-Tus- caloosa county is experiencing the worst flood in its history with the pos sible exception of the 1900 storm. Two lives have been lost and the property damage Is we'll over a quarter of a million dollars at the present time, and the rain Is still falling. The river is rising at the rate of two and one- half feet per hour.
 All the rich river lands of Tuscaloosa county are under water. and the corn crop on the river is completely ruined, as well as the cotton. A great many cattle and hogs have been lost and all the crops on the uplands have been badly damaged by the windstorm. It Is estimated that 100000 bushels of corn will be lost.
 The rainfall for the past 30 hours has been about nine inches and tho river this afternoon records a gauge of 53 feet and is steadily rising The government authorities expect the river to go over 60 feet. Citizens of North port, who live just across the river from Tuscaloosa. have been warned to move to higher land.
 All trains reaching Tuscaloosa have been delayed Washouts are reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Sheffield Secures Free Delivery

Sheffield, July s.-That Sheffield is forg- Ing to the front as a progressive little |city is evidenced in the fact that she is how entitled to city delivery mail service, which informatio has just been received here in advices from Congressman E. B.
 Almon in Washington.
 For the fiscal year ending June 30 the receipts of the Sheffield postoffice ex- Eeeded s1OO0O for the first time in the fity's history.
 Next Thursday July 13 a distinguished body of men will inspect Muscle Shoals kn the Tennessee river here, where it is proposed that the government establis It's nitrate plant.
 These visitors will compose a body of he south's most eminent engineers, and Will come from Memphis, Birmingham, .itt'e Rock, Atlanta, Chattanooga and
 Nashville. Arrangements are being made
 b take the party by boat up the river
 o Muscle Shoals, and if time permits,
 own the river to Colbert Shoals At
 east 100 visitors are expected. and the
 ntire day will be spent on the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09

on all lines. and passengers have had to transfer. The telephone lines are out of order and report considerable damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
HAD PELLAGRA,
 LIFE IS SAVED
Woman Suffering From Dreadful Mal- ady knows TreatmeAt Saved
 Her Life

Miss Annie Wright. Livingston. Tex. writes 'T feel well and can do my housework just as good as I ever did. ment. for 1t saved my life. I know"
 There Is no longer any doubt that Pellagra can be cured So sure are we that we can cure it, that we guarantee absolutely to refund the money in case the remedy fails to cure.
 Don't delay It is your duty to con- suit the resourceful Baughr now. Write today for biz free book on pellagra and learn of the remedy that has at last been found. Address American Com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09

houses, warehouses, a house of correc- ton, and to defray the expense of movafS~ detention and necessary medical attention of persons afflicted with conta- gious infectious diseases. Eighth, to establish markets, and markethouses. Ninth, to erect public wells and cisterns and to make provision for the supply of the city and the citizens thereof with water Tenth, to provide for the light ing of the city with gas electricity and other systems Eleventh, to establish slaughterhouses. Thirteenth, to establish and maintain crematores for the destruc- ton of garbage. Fourteenth, to estab- fish streets, avenues, alleys and fill in, pave. alter, improve, widen and extend streets. Fifteenth to establish and build drains Sixteenth to establish. lay out and improve public parks. Seven teenth to establish and maintain a fire department. Eighteenth, to lay out, own and regulate and control and improve crematories. Twenty-second, to maintain and erect an iron bridge at Twenty-first street and to construct any bridge, tun- nel, viaduct that the board may deem necessary or proper in constructing, im- proving repairing any highway or crossing railroad tracks, rayines, ditches and the like.
 Section 40 of the charter gives the power to extend and alter a system of sewerage and extend the mans ana to exercise the power of eminent domain for the purpose of requiring such lands as may be necessary. Section 53 of the charter gives the city the power to es- tablish and maintain free white public schools and fire colored public schools and all children from to 21 years within the corporate limits shall be entitled to seats as pupils and the board is re- quired to establish separate schools for citizens of African descent, and is given the power to build schools, and to fur nsh the same with proper furniture and 1t is made its duty to open a sufficient number of schools to meet the wants of the population. By section 55 the board is given the power to cause all streets and highways now or hereafter esta blished to be graded and otherwise improved and construct storm and sani- tary sewers, and by section 70 the power of eminent domain is vested in the broad- est terms. Section 73 contains a proviso that the limit of sS5.000 shall not be con strued to prohibit the board from bor- rowing money for the purpose of advanc- ing the cost of improvements in this act proVided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09

1 self, page 1771 of that journal, and it is
 ! in the library. | Mir UlIman I think we might adopt | the suggestion of MT Benners, and l see whether or not we can agree upon , a decree carrying out your honor's sug-
 | gestionS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Vernon Cut Off

Vernon, July Especial. )-Lamar county has experienced the heaviest rainfall for the past three days 1t has known in Is years. Streams are out of their banks and Vernon is practi- cally cut off from the outside world. being accessible from the north side only. The pike roads on the east and south sides have been washed away and are absolutely impossible. Very It, tie damage was done by the wind. sN-
 Work on the pike road leading from Vernon to the Mississippi line has been stopped by an injunction sued out by D. G. W. Hollis. prominent farmer and politician of Lamar county, against the commissioners court and the con tractors. Newell Brothers. MT. Hollis complaint is to the effect that the commissioners are about to involve the county in debt beyond the, constitu- tional limit. Quite pretty legal bat tie is expected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09

conflict Is over, the Salvation Army has scheme to send them to the dominions to remar-y and is raising a fund of s1,- Ooo,oo0 to defray the expense of their emigration and that of their children.
 It is estimated that the cost of emigra- ton would average about s75 for a single woman and $200 for family of three and that by means of the s1,O00,O00 fund at least 5000 widows. with 10000 children, could be enligrated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-09
Women Outnumber Men
 by 1,250,0OO in England

London, June 25.-Women now outnum- Der men by more than 125O,O00 in the British isles, while in some of the em- pire's oversea dominions men are in a large majority. To redistribute these women, who are war widows, when the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-09-19
Campbell
Property Bought By Mrs.
Dunham Of Detroit
Old Homestead Will Practically Be
Rebuilt For The Occupancy OF
New Owner Who, With
Husband, Will Move
To This City

A real estate deal was closed last
week which will prove Of interest to
many people, as the old Campbell
property on what is known as Camp
BELLS hill, east of the city, is now
owned by Mrs. George Durham Of De-
roit, Mich. A separate purchase of
lots from Max Sullivan brings large
amount OF the property of that vicin-
ity into Mrs. Dunham's hands.
Extensive plans for the remodeling
and rebuilding of the house are under
contemplation by Mrs. Durham and
her husband who expect to move from
Detroit and reside there when the re-
pair work is contemplated.
Mrs. Dunham formerly lived in Mt
Vernon and has been visiting here for
some time with her mother, Mrs. Mary
H. Clark, North Main street.