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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
BEGIN CALLING
DRAFTED MEN
Believe Selection Can B.
Completed Before First
of August

Washington, July 25.-Preparations
for actual mobilization of the National
Army went ahead here today, while
the local selection boards in many
parts of the country began summon
ing for examination the men who viii
compose the force.
There are numerous details to be
worked out before those summoned
can be actually transferred to the mill
tary establishments and be sent to
their training cantonments. It is now
believed, however, that a considerable
number will have been finally selected
and will be waiting the call to the
colors before August 1. The entire
force will be ready with the exception
probably of a few disputed cases by
the time the sixteen contonments are
ready early in September.
Provost Marshal General Crowder,
under whose jurisdiction the selective
draft men will remain until they are
transferred to the books of the Ad-
jutant General as soldiers, pointed out
today that the local boards actually
are selection, not exemption. boards
Their primary purpose. he said, was
to select from registered men those
qualified for military service. The
| men they turn away after examination
will be rejected rather than exempted
because of physical disability or de-
pendents.
The exemption boards proper are
| the district boards which have power
| to say whether the work man is do
the government than his services as {
; soldier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Health Order Mars Last
Day Of the Chautauqua
Especial to The Caledonian.>

Orleans July 31.-The last day of
the Chautauqua for 1917 occurred
Monday. The afternoon and only pro-
gram of the day, was much enjoyed,
Wilfred, the lutte player, giving the
first part of the entertainment This
musical prelude was followed by a
strong and stirring address by DR.. 7.
Alex Cairns on "Mossbaclxs and Hum
bugs The audience was also given
an Introduction to the Manhattan
Grand Opera Quartet, which kindly
gave three selections.
The management was unable to give
the evening entertainment, although
final decision to that effect was not
received until $50 o'clock, after the
crowd had gathered. This was due to
the temporary injunction of the State
Board of Health order, allowing
chautauquas, carnivals, fairs, etc, to
continue as usual, being dissolved.
Much disappointment was evidenced
by the gathering because of this rul-
ing, but in spite of this damper upon
things, the Chautauqua season of 1917
was a success and the program su-
perior to that of 1916.
A contract has been signed for 1918
and all feel that they have received
far more than the value of their sea-
son ticket. Miss Laxman, playground
| manager, has worked hard and lona
| not only for the Chautauqua season,
! but along a more permanent line,
striving to establish a nucleus for
regular playground. The plans as yet
are indefinite, but a start has been
made which has promise of growth.
| The crowning event of the play
ground work was a grand patrlotlc
parade on Monday evening, in which
between fifty and seventy-five chill
dren took part. All look forward te
tbe education and entertainment of
the Chautauoua season of 1918.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
RESCUED BY NEIGHRORs
Bolt Enters Dining ROOm-Much
Damage Done to Carlson Home.

swanton. July 31.-During the
storm early yesterday morning, a bolt
of lightning entered the open dining
Carlson on New street. The family
was aroused by the explosion. The
lower part of the house was imme
diately filled with smoke and the fam
lily was taken from upstairs chambers
by means of ladders, neighbors going
to their assistance. No one was in
jured. The damage done to the house
will amount to a considerable sum.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
PROFOUND IMPRESSION
MADE HERE BY THE
ADVANCE In FLANDERS

Washington, July 31-The British
French assault on the German right
flank has made profound impression
here, because, in the judgment of
many army officers, it is directed at
the most vulnerable point on the en-
tire German front.
Complete success for the Allies
sweeping the German line back from
the sea along the entire Belgian coast
would be an immediate answer to the
U-boat warfare The main North Sea
bases for U-boat operations would be
stamped out. Behind that achieve
ment then would stand the possibility
that the entire German line in France
would be endangered by a flank at
tack
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
SYMPATHETIC STRIKE
OF 100000 MEN Is
THEATENED in WEST

Chicago, July 31-Miners. harvest
hands, and lumber men of the middle
west threaten to go on a Symathetic
strike unless the deported industrial
workers of the world are returned to
their homes in the Warren district of
Arizona. A telegram voicing the in
tentions of the Walkout of more
than a quarter of q million men was
sent from Chicago to President Will
son late yesterday by w. D. Haywood,
secretary Of the industrial workers of
the world
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01

granted the motion to dissolve, the re-
straining order, but will file the de-
cision at length in the Office of Clerk
T.. S. Platt in Rutland. The original
order of the State Board of Health
putting the ban on fairs, street per-
formances, chautahquas carnivals and
circuses once again is in full force and
will remain until revoked by the
board, or until a reverse decision is
given by some higher court should
the case be appealed.
Attorney Dunnett, in presenting the
chautauqua side Of the question. held
that the Board of Health had exceeded
the authority vested in it by the State
Legislature in the Acts of 1917 in seek
ing to dictate to the healthy people
CONTINUED on Page A.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Bailey Observe
Second Year of Marriage.

The second anniversary of the mar
riage of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph w. Bailey
of West Virginia was observed yes
terday at the home of theft grand
mother, Mrs. w. c. Howe, on Cherry
street. A G o'clock dinner was served
to % members of the Bailey and
Howe families. The dining rom was
prettily decorated with cut flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs, Bailey received many
pretty and useful gifts of linen, cul
glass and other articles. Among those
from out of town were the parents of
Mrs. Bailey, Mr.. and Mrs. William A.
Howe of Fitchburg, Mass.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
MARRIAGE WON'T
STOP DRAFTING
So Says Crowder When Re-
ports of Hasty Marriges
Reach Him

Washington, July 31.-Hasty mar
riages made since July 20, the date of
the army draft drawing, in an effort to
escape CONSUMPTION through the claim
Of a dependent wife, will not be con-
sidered grounds for a discharge unless
the wife is actually dependent On the
husbands daily labor.
Prompted by reports from many
cities of marriage license bureaus be-
seiged by men included in the first
draft call, Provost Marshal General
Crowder today ruled that marriage
is not of itself a valid ground for
making claim for discharge
Dependency is matter of fact, not
of law, General Crowder pointed out
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
DRAFT OF NATIONAL GUARD.
All Members Enter the United States
Service Next Sunday.
STATE OF VERMONT

The Adjutant Generals Office.
Montpelier, July 27, 1917.
General Order No. 80.
l. The proclamation of the Presi-
dent dated July 8, 1917, copy of
which is on file in this office, drafts
into the service of the United States,
effective August 5, 1917, all members
of the National Guard of Vermont,
except members of the staff corps and
departments. and all enlisted men,
bers of the National Guard Reserve.
From the date of the draft the mem
bers of the National Guard affected
become q part Of the Army of the
United States and are subject to the
direct control of the Secretary of war
through the Office of The Adjutant
General of the Army.
2. Section III, Act of Congress-,
June 8, 1916, provides that 'all per-
sons so drafted shall, from the date of
their draft, stand discharged from the
militia Pursuant thereto all men,
bers of the National Guard and Ma
tional Guard Reserve of this state
affected by the draft will, on August
D, III {, become cOi1lplelGly SepdTdleu
from the National Guard, and will no
longer be subject, in any respect. to
the control of the state authorities.
The issuance of discharge certificates
to persons discharged from the Ma
tional Guard through the operation OF
the draft will be provided for by the
War Department
g. The reports and returns now re-
CURED by regulations to be submitted
i by National Guard organizations and
members thereof to The Adjutant
| General of the state, will not be re-
ouired after the draft becomes opera
tive from the organizations and mem
bers affected thereby.
t. The National Guard organiza
| tionS and members to be affected by
said draft in this state are the Firs
Regiment, Vermont Infantry, Nation
nj Guard, including the members O
the Medical Department attached
thereto, and the enlisted members o
the National Guard Reserve.
By command of Governor Graham
LEE S. TILLOTSON,
(OficiaD The Adjutant General
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
To Increase War Tax.

Washington, July 31.-Revision of
the war tax bill so as to increase its
total from s1,670, 100000 to about
$4,000, 900, 900 mainly by additional
levies on intoxicants and on personal
and corporate incomes was definitely
decided on today by the Senate FL
nance Committee.
The detailed schedules and the ex-
act total remained to be determined,
but committee members said tonight
that they expected the bill to aggre-
gate at least s1.998.000,000 and not
more than s2,008, 100000. They Plan
to have the measure ready to report
by the end of the week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
BAR MEETING OFF
Thought Unwise to Hold Midsummer
Gathering Because of Polio.

Montpelier, July 31.-The mid
summer meeting of the Vermont Bar
Association which was to be held ir
Rutland. August IA and Is has been
called off after conference with the
State Board of Health and the Rut-
land board. The State board suggest
ed to President George B. Young of
the association and members of the
board. of managers that it might be
unwise to hold the meeting during the
next month, because of the infantile
paraIysis situation and it was decided
to postpone the gathering indefinitely.
A fine program had been arranged.
hut if is hoped that it may be pre-
sented at the annual meeting to be
held next winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Prohibition Arguments Continue.

Washington, July 31.--The Senate
discussion of the resolution for q pro-
hibition amendment to the Federal
Constitution proceeded today in a vein
largely perfunctory. A vote is to be
taken late tomorrow.
Legal arguments were made. against
the proposal by Senators Lodge and
Hardwick, both of whom contended
that it would be q dangerous step for
the Federal government to assume the
hitherto by the States. Senator Lodge
also contended that passage of the
amendment would be backward step
in the temperance campaign and would
delay the coming of complete abstin-
ence from alcohol
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Auto Took to Sidewalk.

Montpelier, July 31.-An automobile
accident which probably would have
resulted in fatalities was narrowly
averted yesterday on Berlin street.
when a big machine with New York
State registration number was forced
to drive upon a lawn to escape being
struck by a Vermont car, said to be
the Hardwick stage. Witnesses of the
near accident said that the New York
car was speeding along at a rate of 40
miles an hour when the Vermont ma
chine cut in by stone team and the
New York driver had to, take the side
walk and lawn to escape head-0n
collision.
BY putting on foot brake and emer-
gency the New York ear was stopped
just before it reached big tree, but
spectators hearts missed beat when
the driver took to the sidewalk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
JACKIES SAVE MANY
WHEN GANG PLANK ON
BATTLESHIP BREAKS

New York, July 31.-Fourteen of
water into which they We're plunged
today by the breaking of a gang
New York Navy Yard were taken to
hospitals according to an official
statement issued tonight 1t is not
believed. however, that anyone was
drowned. Many of the workmen were
rescued by bluejackets, who leaped
overheard with their uniforms on
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Heart Stimulants For Rejection.

New York, July 31.--Evidence that
young men were plotting to evade
conscription by the use of a heart
stimulant which would cause their re-
lection by medical examiners was laid
before Francis G. Caffey, limited States
District Attorney, today by Deputy At
torney General Conklin, representing
the New York Adjutant General. An
immediate investigation was ordered.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
AIR RAIDS ARE LESS
DEADLY THAN TRAFFIC

London, July 31-Since the begin
ming of hostilities 366 persons have
been killed and 1902 injured by air
raids in the London metropolis area,
according to a statement made by Sir
George Cave, the Home Secretary, in
the House of Commons yesterday.
During the same period, the secre-
tary noted, 2,412 Aersons were killed
and 1868 injured in ordinary street
accidents in the same territory.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
25 Prostrations III Boston.

Boston, July 31.-Although an east
wind gave temporary relief from the
heat, nearly 25 prostrations were re-
ported today. Weather bureau Off
cials reported that the highest reading
of the temperature was just under
yesterdays mark of SO.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
BRITISH LOSSES FOR
JULY 1882

London, July 21.-British casual
ties in all theaters of the military
operations published in the, newspap-
ers during the month of July total
1882 officers and men. The officers
killed, wounded or missing total 1908,
while the men number 69,329.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
SATAN FOUND PETRIFTED
His Remains With Horns Dug Up in
PENNSYLVANIA

Washington, Pa, July 31.-Satan is
dead. His petrified remains have been
nnearthed and are now at Elm Grove,
W. Va The curious find will be view
ed by noted scientists.
With horns protruding from the
forehead and with a spiked tail and
cloVcn hoofs. the stone form was dug
up along Big Wheeling Creek, near
West Alexander.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Lufbery Wings Seventeenth Aero.

Paris July 31.-Adjutant Raoul
Lurbery of the Lafayette Escadrille.
the American flying squadron, brought
down Saturday his seventeenth enemy
airplane.
More than a hundred shots were
fred at the German craft, which was
seen to fall.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
No Promise Of Let-up
In Heat From Weather Man

Washington. July 31.-Little imme-
diate relief from the heat wave which
oppressed nearly the entire country
today is promised by the Weather
Bureau. Indications are that the hot
spell will continue for at least a few
days, and perhaps run into next
week.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Storm Damage in Montreal

Montreal, July 31.-A terrific elect
rical storm last night after the hot
test. day here in five years started
number of fires, destroyed trees and
demoralized telegraph and telephone.
service.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
Mothers Club Meeting.

The Mothers Club will meet with
Mrs Osmer Ullrich, 36R Cliff street
on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01

The annual Sunday school picnic
of the Grace Methodist church will
be held Saturday in the grove at
Pierces mills. The members of the
school will start from the church by
automobile Saturday morning.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
FRATERNAL MEETINGS

Stated COnvoc alton Friday evening
July q, 1917, at 80 O'Clock.
HERBERT A. LoUGRE, E. HIP.
PRED G. MooRR, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
st. John.bury Athena-um.

LIBRARY READING ROOM ART GALLERY
O'Clock to 9 O'Clock each week day, Wed
nesday evenings excepted.
O'Clock to 3 O'Clock Sundays.
All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01

The Museum Of Natural Science.
Open week days 8 80 A. Nj. to 4. 80 P. Nj
Sundays $50 to +. NJ.
All visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-08-01
"PUT me- ON YOUR LIST
Get Me The Best Coal You Can, AT The
Best Price-TlI Leave 1t To You"

Quite few reop.e are saying
this to us this year. With that
much confidence imposed, we
would naturally do our best.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

Benjamin Chaplin. possessed of a remark
able facial resemblance to Lincoln, is tt
appear in a cycle of photo plays centeret
around the life of the Great Emancipator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10
AT THE THEATERS
Continued from Preceding Psge.l
Novalfv Vy;II


1.-THE Packard Four" billed as mot an
automobile but twelve cylinders Of mirth
and melody" is the top-liner of the Novel
the comedy sketch "A Leap Year Leap"
month behind time for subject but up
to the minute in its punch. And the chill
dren have an act of their own in ''Merians
Swiss CANNES" while the ''Frahend
Brothers" have a good athletic opener;
Shielding Shadow" will be shown In adj
dition for the first half of the week.
At the Orpheum, H. c., Week Feb. IL.
For Auto Show week the Orpheum will
present one of the strongest bills of the
present season, featuring a double head
The Blue Streak of Vaudeville, and the
distinguished actor, Mr.. Edwin Arden, in
a novel affair of the present day emitted
Close Quarters written by Oliver White
Since Miss Samuels' last appearance in
vaudeville she has been one of the stars
some Widow company.
ION the Rialto' is an incident of Broad
ways night life portrayed by Bert Savoy
and Jay Brennan, in which one portrays
a ticket Spectator and the other chorus
girl. The act is a melange of humorous
The Garden of Aloha is a pretentious
singing and dancing novelty, in which
Pauline Thurston is featured, assisted by
The setting is mounted handsomely, and
one of the most attractive portrayals of
Harry Tate's Motoring" has become
one of the classics of the American stage
His travesty of motor life is universal
and a continuous laugh turnout its rendi-
ton.
One of the features of the bill will be
the second episode Of Mrs. Vernon Castle
in the thrilling serial "Patria," entitled
vanishing Millions in which Mrs Cas-
tie wears many new and gorgeous clothes.
Other acts are:
The Original College Boys, Kenney and
Hollis, in comedy offering entitled
Neil OConnell, coloratura soprano,
in popular and classic numbers, and the
Orpheum Travel Weekly, showing scenes in
Darjeeling, town in the north of India
and a Storm on the Welsh Coast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

May Robson at the Grand next week Il
a card that discriminating theater- goeri
should not overlook. She ranks with he
brother Stuart Robson as one of the few
great fun makers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

Adolph Anderson, Lanyon, Ia. Mis-
sionary program at o'clock.
Swedish Lutheran, Fourth and
Tyler, ]. A. jacobson, pastor. Ser
vice morning and evening. Evening
Luther LIE, que program.
Methodist
First, Sixth and Harrison, Edmund
James kulp, pastor. Morning sermon.
How Much Are You Worth 2" bac-
calaureate sermon to high school
graduates. Sermon in the evening.
East Side, Seventh and Lime, ]. F.
Youngman, pastor. Morning sermon,
obligation to Caesar and God" Eve
ming, Abraham Lincoln; His In
finished Work.
Euclid Avenue, Edwin Locke, D. D.,
pastor. Morning sermon, THE Great
War" Evening, why Jesus Came"
st. Marks A. M. E.. Norris and Har-
rison, B. R. Ross, pastor. Morning
sermon, worship Evening, 5
O'Clock, Thirst"
First German, Fifth and Tyler. A
]. Ross, pastor. Morning sermon,
10:45 o'clock, "A Divine Confirma-
ton. Evening, Abraham Lincoln
and Our Obligations
Mount Olive, Twelfth and Buchan-
an, J. D. Rice, pastor. Morning ser
mon, 1.-The Need of Christlike Men"
Evening, THE Greater Blessing"
Wesleyan. Third and Jefferson, T. ].
Pomeroy, pastor. Morning sermon,
Things Which Cannot Be Shaken"
Evening, The Old Man and His Mani
feStationS."
Walnut Grove, Sixteenth and Harri-
son, E. w. Spencer. pastor. Morning
sermon, Johns Portrait of Jesus"
Evening, Religion in the Home -
based on Burns's HCotterS Saturday
Night" Lola Kinopasek, teacher of
1t Va h h11r Gil
Presbyterian.
Westminster College and Huntoon,
Ralph Ward, pastor. Morning, ser
N. Evening, Boy Scout anniver-
sary service under the city scout COM
missioner.
First, Harrison near Eighth. s. S.
Estey, D. D.. pastor. Morning ser
mon, The Modern Book of Acts
Evening. What Gods Athletes Live
For"
Third, Fourth and Branner, S. B.
Anderson. D. D.. pastor. Morning ser
mon. THE New Geography" A. NJ.
Keene, speaker of the house of rep
resentatives will deliver his lecture,
THE Divinity of Christ" in the even
ing.
Calvary, 213 East Thirteenth, Nick
Miller, pastor. Morning sermon, THE
Field and the Laborers' Evening,
song service.
Reformed church, 920 Clay, c. A.
Dodds, pastor. Morning sermon, THE
Candle of the Lord" Evening ser
vice at Irving Place chapel by the
Rev. Isaiah Faris.
Second church, Jackson and Cor
don, Joseph P. Hicks, pastor. Morn
ing sermon, 1.-The Gladness of Jesus"
fourth in a series on the Character
of Jeshs" Evening, THE Purposeful
Life" especially for young people.
Tinted Rrpthrru
First, Twelfth and Quincy, G. K.
Hartman, pastor. Morning sermon,
THE Peace We Need" Evening,
Our Great Leader
Second, Fifth and Leland, NJ. l..
Robey, pastor. Preaching in the
morning and evangelistic service in
the evening.
United Presbyterian.
First, Eighth and Topeka, Edgar p
Smith, pastor. Morning sermon, THE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-10

his feet would take up too much footage
for the films.
The ''Or Reliable stories, known thru
the medium of the Sat. Evg Post are to be
picturized.