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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Church of the Messiah

At the Sunday morning service spe-
ciaI Christmas music will be sung by
the chorus choir, and an appropriate
sermon viii De delivered, by Rev. G..
j.. Eaton. At the evening service, a
cantata, The Traveller" will be given
by chorus choir under the direction
of George Felch. An operetta, "rhe
Tables Turned viii be the feature of
the entertainment and Christmas tree
given by the young people Of the sun
day school, Tuesday at the church.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20

lie was married i'm 1867 to Martha
Gould OF Barnet. He is survived by
three children, Edward e. and c. f.
Koepka Of st. Johnsbury and Mrs.
Ernest Garfield of Stannard. Also two
brothers and a sister arc living, Her
man and Paul Koepka and Mrs. En-
ma Ditman of Pittshcld, Mass.
The bearers were: Augustus Beck.
Joseph Beck, John 3. Albiser and
James Johnson. The interment was in
the cemetery at Passumpsic.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Christmas at The Postonicc

For the remainder of this week the
post office will be open evenings to
receive out going mail. No mail will
be given out after o'clock.
The carriers will be in the office
Sunday morning and distribute the
mail. The windows will be open from
IL to ? pm, Sunday so people can
call for their mail.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Suspend
Criticism

You are not to blame for the
present Coal situation, neither are
we. We can work the thing out
together on a Golden Rule basis.
Criticism won't help bit.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Community Tree

The community Christmas tree un-
der the auspices of the city mission
will be held ut the town hall Mon
day night. Dec. IS. at 7.3O O'Clock.
Anyone intending to put gifts on the
tree will do well to communicate with
/. G. Marshall. We will need some
nuts and candy for the children. Any
small donations along this line viii
be appreciated.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
CHRISTMAS AT
The CHURCHES
Many Fine Concerts and G. n.atas
Will Be Heard At The Sunday
Morning and Evening Services
CHILDRENS EXERCISES
Sunday School Concerts and Christ
mas Trees Take Up the Evenings
From the Latter Part OF This,
to Tuesday of Next
Week

Exceptional musical programs will
be heard at practically all churches IL
the city Christmas Sunday. For weeks
back, musical organizations Of the diff
fercnt churches have been planning
a musical feast for the services on
that day In some of the churches, af-
ternoon ana evening services viii be
devoted to concerts by children Of
the Sunday schools. Other Christmas
tree exercises and entertainments by
the children will take place in many
churches on evenings from Friday o.
this week to Tuesday evening Of next
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
NOTICE

The >Calcdonian office will be closed
during the day Christmas Day. a-l6
next weeks issue of The CalcdoniaE
will not be printed until Thursday.
THE CALEDONIAN co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
Advertised Letters.

The following letters are advertised
for the week ending Dec. 16: Ladies,
Mrs. Agnes Leaverdiere, Mrs. Fred
Woods. Gentlemen, Frank Lemay,
Charles a. SanbOrn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
st. JOhnsbury Athenaeum.

LIBRARY READING ROOM ART GALLERY
O'Clock to O'Clock each week day, Wed
Resday evenings excepted.
O'Clock to O'Clock Sundays
All arc invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
FRATERNAl EETINGs

HasweH Royal Arch Chapter. No. IL
Stated Convocation Friday evening, al
uary 2.
RAYMOND A. PEARL, Z. HIP.
PRED 6. MOORE, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20

The Museum of Natural Science.
Open week days 9-12 A. M, IA P. NJ.
Sundays $50 to 5 r. NJ.
Ali visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20

ARTHUR G. SPRAGUK, EN-. Commander
EARL d. EVANS, Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
At the North Church

The Sunday morning service at the
North Congregational church viii be
featured by a cantata, Tho New
Born King" by Benjamin Loveland
1t will be sung by the North church
quartet and a chorus of twenty voices
under the direction of Frank H.
Brooks. At 4.3G Sunday afternoon.
exercises of the Sunday school viii
be held and a special program by the
children has been arranged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20
At The Grace VI. =. Church

For the morning service at this
church. the Grace church male quar-
tet has arranged many fine musical
numbers At the evening service, o
christmas story in pictures will be
shown, and another musical program
will be rendered at this time. Satur-
day evening the Sunday school Will
hold their exercises in the assembly
hall
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-12-20

Stated COnclave Tuesday evening, Jai
uary 2.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
SHIP SPELLED
 BY SUBMARINE
 MAKES ESCAPE

MARSEILLES, April &. The French passenger steamer Colbert was shelled without warning by a sub marine in the Mediterran- can Sea early today accord ing to an official report re- ceived here. The Colbert, being under a full head of steam, escaped by superior speed and at the same time sent wireless messages in all directions warning other ships in the vicinity, of the presence of the enemy under sea craft. The Colbert was not struck and during the escape from the submarine the passengers were on deck in 9 state of excitement. Many even took to the boats ready to be lowered in case the steamer was sunk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
BA TlE FOUGHT
 IN AIR

ROME, April 8. - Seven Austrian aeroplanes early today attempted to lombard the cantonments between Iz- onso and Tagliamento riv- CTS. Italians planes gave quick battle and succeeded in bringing down two of the machines and making the crews prisoners. The high angle guns of the Ital- ians were inactive through fear that the Italian ma chine guns would be hit in the firing. Five of the Au- strian planes returned to their base.
 The war office announces that the Austrians have captured a small section north of Christobal and that two attempts north of the Sugana Valley made by the Italians were successfully repulsed by the Austrians.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
KING GEORGE GIVES PARTY
 FOR 1000 OF HIS WOUNDED

LONDON. April S.-King George gave Q party at Buckingham Palace this morning for a thousand sick and wounded soldiers and sailors from various London hospitals
 Some Of them had to be carried in on stretchers and others came with nurses. Some were totally blind From the moment the king and queen accompanied by Princess Mary. in middy's uniform. and a small re- tinue, entered the palace riding school, where the guests had gath cred. tin the final burst of cheering ended the festivity. the monarch and his men were equally at home and pleased with one another.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
. C)RM FRENCH
 | INES
PARIS. ApriI 3. - Ihe

PARIS, April 8. = The Germans renewed their att tack south of Haucort in the Verdun region last night and gained a foothold on two small field works be- tween Haucourt and Hill No. 187. War office made this announcement this af- ternoon. The fighting with grenades between Bethin- court and Shattancourt have changed to the advantage of the French. In the region east of the Mause there was intermittent bombardment of French positions. Near Fort Vaux the Germans. made an attack with gren- ades and were repulsed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08

BOUND NORTH. DolphIn-Expected from the south tomorrow. Has two days mail Princess sophis--Left Ketchikan at 6 o'clock this morning. Due in Juneau tomorrow.
 SCHEDULED sAlLlNes. City of seattle-Due to sail from Se- attle tonight. Northwestern-Du to sail from so- attle Tuesday night Al-Kl-Due to sail from Seattle to- morrow. Jetferson-Due to sail from Seattle Wednesday. Admiral Evans-Due to sail from se- attle tomorrow.
 soUTHeoUNo sAlLiNes. Alaska-Expected at midnight. A wireless received this afternoon stated she was riding out a howl ing gale Admiral Farragut-Sailed south from Valdez yesterday noon. Due in Juneau southbound Monday noon. Arollne-Sailed south from Seward at 8 a. m. yesterday. Due in Juneau Tuesday afternoon. spokane-Due southbound at O. clock Monday morning Humboldt-Due southbound at noon tomorrow. Prince John-Due to sail south at midnight tomorrow.
 OTHER sAlLlNes. Prince of Wales-Due to sail for skagway at midnight tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
STEAMER WATCHED.
SEATTLE. April 8.

SEATTLE, April 8. = When the Rio Pasig was be- ing loaded here guards were placed not only on all parts of the docks but secreted aboard the steamer. Two threats were received by the federal authorities that the Rio Pasig would never reach her destination and the guards were doubled. No longshoremen were employ ed other than Americans or Fnglishmen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
MAYOR GILL IS INVESTIGATING
 CHIEF OF POLICE

SEATTLE. April S.-Mayor Hiram Gnl has ordered a special inyestiga- ton of Chief of Police Lang for ar resting and imprisoning young man. withodt warrant, and holding him in Q dark cell, because the man refused to tell where he had pur. chased two quarts of whiskey. May. or Gil during the past two weeks has received many letters from par ties claiming that tho police were using strong arm methods In liquor raids and subjecting people to third degree methods to secure evidence.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
ALLIES WILL SOON MEET
 IN A CONFERENCE

PARIS. April S.-A conference of the Entente Allies for the discus sion of economic and commercial questions will assemble here April 20. This conference will be attended by many distinguished ceiegates, in cluding Cabinet ministers from va rious countries. The session will ex- tend over four days. President Poincare will reside at the opening. The principal topic for discussion will be the mutual exchange Of commod- tiles under a tariR system favorable to the allied nations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
NEW BRITISH WAR
 LOAN FoREsHAoowEo

NEW YORK, April S.-The British treasury has reduced the flat 5is per cent. interest rate on all short term bills, paying 4l5 per cent. for three months and A per cent. for six to nine months. yearlings un- changed at per cent. This is to direct the investment toward longer term securities. and Is believed to forcshadowed @ new war loan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
MONUMENT TO "ANeEL OF
 BATTLEFIELD" IS PLANNED

WASHINGTON. April S.-Trlbutes to the life and work of Clara Barton. were paid here by men and women founder of the American Red Cross. prominent in the official and social life of Washington, gathered in mass meeting to give impetus to nation Yido movement for the erection of a memorial in the national Capital in memory of the Angel of the Battle field"
 The speakers agreed that the me- morial should be the finest ever erected in memory of woman.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
WIFE oENoUNcEs
 MODEL HUSBAND

CINCINNATI-Officials of the Ham ilton County domestic relations court heard 17 year old wife denounce her husband for the sole reason that he is too nice to her The declara- ton was made when the young bride was called into court and questioned by Miss Margaret Foster, probation officer. and Miss Mary Edna Me- Christy, woman judge" of the court as to why she was separated from her husband. To them she said;
 He Is too nice. knew he was a model husband, does not chew, smoke or drink, is always home at nights and treats me beautifully. can say anything want to him, no matter how nasty and mean, and he just smiles and kisses me. If he would only offer me abuse would like him better"
 The husband said he could not say Q cruel word to her. He was advis- ed by the court to bring about a re- consolidation. The names of the par tlcipants were not made public.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
DEMAND RESIGNATION

SAN FRANCISCO. April S. Ca ble advices from Chinese revolution ary leaders received in San Francis co by officials of the Chinese Repub- lie Association said President Yuan Shi Kafs resignation had been de- manded by the Republican army"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
DENIAL IS MADE ON
 OLD SUBMARINE ISSUE

COPENHAGEN, April S.-A Berlin official dispatch states that the Nord- deutsche Allpmeine zeitung claims the United States government has sworn dispositions of the witnesses on the U-27 that the Arabic tried to ram her. The zeitung denies the British story that the U-27 was sunk before reaching port and SO could have brought in no witnesses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
WIVES KILLED IN AUTO
 WRECK; MEN NOT HURT

CHEsLA, Mich. April S.--Mrs. W. G. Kerns and Mrs. John Bohnet were killed here this afternoon by fast Michigan Central passenger train which struck and demolished the au- tomobile in which they were riding The husbands of the two women, sitting in the front seat Of the ma. chine were not injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
s1st.si4.ooo WORTH OF
 ANIMALS SOLD TO ALLIES

WASHINGTON. April S.-The Unit ed States shipped 67S.843 horses and mules worth S1S1914.OOO to Europe for the allied armies in the last year and hail. according Co export n- gures assembled in the Bureau of Foreign Affairs of Foreign and Do- nestle Commerce.
 During the whole of 1918 only Q few more than 3O.00O horses and mules went to Europe from the States but three months after hostilitles be- gan they were going at the rate Of s0.00O a month The steady How reached its height last October when 56.000 were shipped.
 Despite a diminishing supply. the price Of farm animals has dropped considerably within the last few months. which is explained by the statement that only the best horses are left in the country. lowering the standard. and also by the increased use of gas engines and automobiles. The average price January l. 1916. was S1O1.00 compared with S10S.l5 a year ago and S10914 in 1914. The average price Of animals supplied to the Allies was upwards of S200
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
SPOT FRESH TRAIL
 OR VILLISTAS

WASHINGTON, April 8. The war office received the following this after noon:
 "Expeditionary Field Headquarters, south of Ma miquipa, April 5, by aero plane and wirejess to Co., lumbus: The A nf e rican troops are on a fresh trail of Villa as results of re- ports made by an army av- iator and an observer. They returned from a scouting trip from what may prove to be one of the most im- portant in the Mexican cam paign."
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
JINx IS oN HIM suREl

LA CROSSE. Wis. April s.--sam Gregario. a farmer at De Soto, be- lieyed he is hoodooed Entering his barn he found his prize dairy COW dead. He stirted tQ saw a pile Of wood and three fingers of his left hand were cut of. On his way to the hospital lis team ran away He and his son were injured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
DOUBLE SHIFTS WILL
 WORK ON SUPPLIES
 FOR ALLIED NATIONS

EVANSVILLE. Ind, April S.-Ar- engagements are being made to oper. ate the Bueynos Steam Shovel Works here on the day and night schedule. The company is working on a con. tract making eight-lnch howitzer shells that was recently secured from representatives of the Allies. Mechan- ics from other cities are being taken here to work in the plant
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
STUDENTS PLUNGED TO DEATH IN
 sEATTLE-WAs ACCIDENT

SEATTLE. April S.-J. c. sessen, senior law student at tho University of Washington, fell from the balcony of his boarding house in University district this morning and was in- stantly killed. sesson lost his bal auce and plunged down three stories striking on his head His father, G. L sessen. of West Plains, Missouri, is one Of the wealthiest orchadists of that state.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
sKYscRAPERs OF BOSTON
 ARE NOT MAKING MONEY

BOSTON. April S. In expressing opposition to the extension of the zone within which buildings in Bos- ton are allowed a height of 125 feet. ex-Mayor Nathan Mathews said that not one of the three buildings of Boston that are over 125 feet in height is making money. These are the Ames. Fiske. and Exchange build ings. If all the large office struc- lures in the city were sold, he said, not more than 70 cents on the dollar of their cost price would be realized.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
CONFER TONIGHT.

WASHINGTON, April 8. Secretary of State Lan- sing denied this afternoon that the return of the Pres ident was on account of any international troubles. T understood that the weather is stormy, which makes e trip anything but enjoya- ble," said the Secretary.
 Secretary Lansing ad- mitted that no new infor- nation had been received from the German govern ment concerning submarine questions but said a govern ment message is expected any time. Secretary Lans- ing and President Wilson will hold a conference to- night, it is understood.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
NEW EREIeAr REQUIREMENT

BALTIMORE, April S.-The East ern Freight Accumulation Conference has adopted resolutions calling on the railroads to require ocean contracts by all shippers before export bills are granted, to cut down the free time and raise the demurrage on tidewater coal. and raise the de- murrage for elevator grain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
15.ooo SPECIAL TRAINS
 RUN ON ENGLISH ROAD

LONDON. April S.-Fifteen thou sand special trains have been run over the London & Southwestern railroad during the past year in con- nection with movements of troops. This was independent of the large number of regular trains for soldiers on leave. many empty trains run in connection with troop movements and 2.5OO ambulance trains.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
HUSBANDS "soUL-mATEs"
 ANGER KENTUCKY WOMAN

NEW YORK. April 8. - Alleging that her husband, Joseph B. Webb, Q travelling man for the Pennsylvania Rubber Company. doubled up on his "soul mates" providing himself with one in this city and another in Phil adelphia. Mrs Margaret Mason Webb brought suit in the Supreme Court for absolute divorce.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
SCORES OF MEN HURT. TEN
 CARS WRECKED IN RIOTS

wILKES-BARRE. Pa. April s. - Ten trolley cars were wrecked. many heads were battered in fights with the police. six strikebreakers were seriously injured and a score Of par ticlpants and onlookers received min or injuries in series of riots today in Wilkes Barre and the Wyoming Valley on the lines of the Wilkes Barre company.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
BREEDING OF 100000
 MOSQUITOES PLANNED

NEW YORK. April S.-More than 1 100000 mosquitoes win be bred by the health department here, it was announced today, and will be distri- buted. safely packed in glass jars, among the public schools as part of the campaign to educate the chil- dren and enlist their cooperation in exterminating the insects
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
BAKER SAYS ''No.n

WASHINGTON, April 8. Secretary of War Baker this afternoon stated that there was no truth in re- ports that troops would be withdrawn from Mexico. Instead he strongly intimat- ed that other regiments would shortly move rapidly across the border.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
BUILDING OPERATIONS
 SUSPENDED BY EMBARGO

BOSTON, April S.-The Journal says building operations in many DOT lions of New England. in which Bos- ton concerns have hundreds of thou sands of dollars at stake, arc prac- tically at @ standstill. as result of embargoes by the railroad and steamship companies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
LIFE OF 9. A. R. PATENT
 EXTENDED PERPETUALLY

WASHINGTON. April S.-The Sen. ate has passed Q bill extending per. petually the life of the patent grant ed in 1891 on the insignia of the Daughters Of the American Reyolu- ton. Only since the enactment of the present patent laws has such ac- tion been taken by Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
PlERcE.ARRow EMPLoYEs
 GET 10 PER GENT. INCREASE

BUFFALO. N. r.. April S. n Increase of 10 per cent. ln wages for 5000 employees was announced today by the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company today The increase dates back to March g. and includes daily. weekly. monthly and piece work rates in all departments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
THIRTY DEATHS FROM
 ASlATlc CHOLERA

LONDON. April S.-Asiatic chol. era has broken out ct Belgrade. ac- cording to an Athens dispatch Co the Telegraph Company Fifty cases have been reported daily; thir- ty deaths have occurred. The people of Belgrade are suffering from O shortage of provisions and sanitary are bad.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
FARMERS USING ASHES
 FOB NEW PURPOSES

CHICAGO, April S.-Farmers are using hardwood ashes mostly secured from Canada and ashes from sea weed and kelp because the price of potash which was $40 a ton in Ger many before the war has jumped to $500. and is unobtainable for agri. cultural purposes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
TOLEDO CAR SYSTEM
 TIED UP BY STRIKE AND
 PEOPLE WALK IN SNOW

TOLEDO. April S.-The city street car system is completely tied up ow- ing to the strike of the employees and hundreds of people are walking today. One of the worst snow storms of the season is also raging
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
HUNDRED MILLION IS
 INCREASE OF BUSINESS
 FOR U. 6. CORPORATION

NEW YORK. April S.--An increase of more than S1oo.OOO,ooo In the to- tai volume of business of the United States Steel Corporation during the past year is shown by the annual report.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
aRApEoRp coNElRMEp.

z. N. Bradford today received official notification of hIs ap- polntment to the posItIon Of postmaster at Juneau. Tho Sem ate confirmed the nomination on March 23rd.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
sIe sIEEL RAlL coNTRAcT

BALTIMORE. April S.-The Allan. tic Coast Line has awarded 16.OOO tons of steel rails to the Tennessee Coal & Iron Company and the Wheel ing & Lake Erie has placed 15.OOO tons with the Carnegie Steel Com pany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
THREE BOATS SUNK.

LONDON, April S.-The British freighter Braunton and the English schooner Clyde of Whitstable were blown up today in the Eng fish channel by submarines. The crews were saved. The British passenger steamer Chantala is also reported to have been torpedoed and sunk.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
PORTO RICO ENJOYING MOST
 THRIVING TOURIST SEASON

WASHINGTON. April 8. - Porto Rico is enjoying It's most prosperous tourist season. more travellers hay ing visited the island during tho past three months than ever before. government reports show
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-04-08
SELL LIoUcR ONLY TO THOSE WHO BRING
 THEIR OWN BOTTLES

PARIS. April s.-The scarcity Of labor and tho loss of large factories in northern Trance has affected the glass industry 10 France. and the prices of bottles, window glass, ta. ble glassware and lamp globes are prohibltive Many places sell li quor only to those who bring their own bottles