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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
NO IMPROVEMENT NOTED
By Associated Pres

Boston. August 9.-No improvement was noted ine the strike situation on the railroads of New England tonight after a number of meetings of strike leaders and unions had adjourned.
 Leaders of Boston & Maine workers said the sentiment was unanimous TO remain on strike until the full de- mands were granted, regardless of the statements of grand lodge officers that those who do not return to work will not be allowed to participate in the negotiations that are to be opened for adjusting wage grievances.
 Meetings have been arranged for to- morrow and Monday.
 olutions were adopted emphasizing tF , mems determination to remain out un- til wage increases were granted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
TWO ELECTROCUTED
 BY CONTACT WITH CHARGED WIRES

Opelika, August s.-(SpeciaL)-W. M. Conine, a prominent planter and business man of Camp Hill. and E. H. Rogers, agent and electrician for the Alabama Power company at Camp Hill, lost their lives this morning at 8 o'clock by coming in contact with live wire. fire had partially de- stroyed a building, causing the wires to fall and Rogers was ordered to make the repairs. and while doing so became entangled in the fallen wires, and Conine, seeing his predicamsnt, went to his assistance Both men were instantly killed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
ENGINEERS ELECT
 PERMANENT OFFICERS

Election of permanent officers for the remainder of the year and the adoption of their constitution and bylaws was the principal things taken up at th regular weekly of the local chapter of the American Association of Engineers at o'clock last night in the directors room of the Civic association.
 The names of the officers elected for the remainder of the year follows:
 c. R. Gates, president; J. A. Sweimler, first vice president; B. S. Major, second vice president; R. T. Pittman, record ing secretary; A. E. Cunning, core urer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
VOTE TO RETURN

Atlanta, Ga, August 9.--Word was received here tonight from Columbus, Ga, that 500 shopmen who had been on strike, at mass meeting late to- day, voted to return to work pending action on their wage demands by Di- rector General Hines.
 Shortly after the meeting the reg ular night shift reported for work at the Central of Georgia shop and were assigned to their regular duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
$3,0 100000 Annually
 for Worldwide Dry Fight to- Be Needed
By Associated Press

Montgomery, August s-Three mill lion dollars annually for the world wide prohibition fight will be required, according to the financial budget of the World Anti-Saloon league, an- nounced at meeting of the general finance committee here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
Hearing Waived

Alonzo Brasher waived preliminary hearing yesterday on charge of violat- ing the explosives law and was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond by Kenneth Charlton, United States com missioner He is alleged to have had in his possession case and one-half of dynamite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
BILL TO ABOLISH OFFICE
 OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

Montgomery. August 9.-(Speciai.) A bill by Senator Griffith of Cullman county which will be on the senate calendar for next Wednesday, will abolish the office of registrar of voters and electors in all counties of Ala bama, conferring this duty upon the registrar in chancery. The caption Of the bill follows;
 'sro abolish the office Of registrar of voters and electors in each county of the state and to confer upon the registrar in chancery of each county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
LOUISIANA RICE CROP
 IS ABOVE AVERAGE
By Associated Prrss

New Orleans. August 9.-The rice crop condition in Louisiana was above the ten year average according to a report issued here today by John s. Dennee, field agent United States bu- reau of crop estimates. Condition August l was given as 90 compared with S3 last year and S7 the ten year average. The report forecast 20,045,- 0G0 bushels of rice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
IN DEFIANCE OF WILSON, STRIKERS
 DECLARE PURPOSE
 OF REMAINING OUT
Continued from Page One.)

except milk, ice and certain perishabie goods and passenger service was cur tailed as a result of the shopmens strike.
 According to announcement made at the Grand Central station the number of trains suspended because of the walkout of the mechanical force had increased from 102 to Al. and threat ened to mount still higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
BIG IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED
By Associated Press

Washington. August 9.-Officials of the railroad administration said to ~ night they expected a great improve ment in the strike situation over Sum day, with virtually a full force in all shops by Monday
 Their reports indicated the men were returning to work gradually as the situa tion was explained to them. though radical groups in some cities were refusing to go back without wage increases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
Amos Pinchot Weeds

By Associated Press
 Saoutaguck, Conn.,. Aug''~- 9-Amos Pin .hot, of New York. prominent lawyer and publicist. and Miss Ruth Pickering, magazine writer. of Elmira, N. r., were married here today. The bride was graduated from Vassar college in 1914 Her mother, Mrs. George Pickering. is chairman of the Woman Suffrage party in Elmira- Mir. Pinchot and his wife. Miss Gertrude Minturn. were divorced last year. MT. Pinchot is 4S years of age and his bride is 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10

The three principal demands of tho labor unions in Belgium are: An eight. hour day, minimum wage of 10 francs a day and recognition of the union
 In addition to this, they demand the abolition of militarism. the suppression Of armaments and the ending of wars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
TO RESUME WORK

Baltimore, Md. August 9.-The 2000 shopmen in this city of the Baltimo' c X Ohio railroad tonight voted to re- turn to work Monday pending action by Director General Hines on the ques- ton of an increase in wages
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
Ten Theatres Dark

New York. August 9-Ten New York theatres were dark tonight at the enc of the third day of the actors strike To the nine which were closed last nigh was added this evening the Globe. where
 She's a Good Fellow" is hnlAd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10

tional appropriation of more than $1,0o0,- GOO. for common and higher schools of learning.
 Strong opposition, it is known. will de- velop when the health measure comes up. Several legislative days will be required to dispose of it. Already a campaign has been started against it, civic bodies, as well as the officials of the counties have adopted resolutions during the week against it.
 Dozens of appropriation bills will be introduced during the week. There are many representatives and senators opposed to increasing salaries and. as they have done in the past, will make such known when the appropriation bills come up.
 NThe bill changing the name of the Alabama public service commission to the Alabama Railroad and public utii- ities commission is on the house cal endar for Wednesday and it is prob- with this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
MORE TRAINS SUSPENDED
 By Associated Press

New York. August 9.-No freight moved over the lines of the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-10
OLD CITIZEN OF : MOUNDV|LLE DEAD
J. A. Elliott, Confederate Veteran and BusinessMa
 Dies Late Saturday

Moundville August 9-(special) )-Joseph A. Elliott, one of the oldest and most influential citizens of Hale county. died at his home here late Saturday after noon. MT. Elliott had resided in Mound vile for 53 years and for 40 years was engaged in the mercantile business here, doing the largest business of that klnd in this section of the state and cover ing Hale, Tuscaloosa, Bibb and Perry counties. He retired from active business about 13 years ago, and has lived since his retirement quietly at home. being in declining health.
 MT. Elliott was four years Confed crate soldier. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the Methodist church, of which he had been an active and faithful member all his long life. He leaves, besides his widow, the following children: Edgar M. Elliott and Miss Sadie Elliott of Mound ville Dr. Joseph A Elliott of Charlotte, N C.; Mrs. D. Nj. Hall of Eutaw and Mrs Frank Dominick and N R. Elliott of Birmingham.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
Three Horses Tied for
First Place In Test
All But One of the Horses Still in
the Running

The horses that left st. Johnsbury
Thursday morning had a hard ride to
White River junction as there was a
drenching rainstorm all day. The
first of the bunch reached the State
Fairgrounds at sos o'clock. Old
Bob, the war veteran, who left St
Johnsbury last, finished at the juno
ton.
The standing of the horses at the
end of the third leg is as follows:
No. 4, Castor, No. II, Donlyn, and
No. 7, Bob, areEtied for first place
time, 80 hours.
No. Is, Rustem Bey, second place
time, 80 hours minutes.
No. 16, Kheyra, and No. II, Ramla,
tied for third place, time, 80 hours 49
minutes.
No. IS, Hacyon, fourth place, time
81 hours, &c minutes.
No. 10, Crabbet, fifth, time, 80
hours 10 minutes.
No. 10, Prince, and No. II, Ched
tied for sixth place, time 33 hours 3s
minutes.
No. 8, Kingfsher, seventh. Time
I34 hours, five minutes.
The two St. Johnsbury boys, Ed
ward Walter and Archibald S. Hunter
are riding Prince and Ched, two Nor
gan horses owned by Henry w. Or
ser, treasurer of Norwich University
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
MRS. PRIME
SAYS SHE STILL
-
LOVES HUSBAND
Doctors Wife Denies a
Trial That She Married
Him for His Money

Attorney William r. Scharton,
counsel for the defense, in the di-
vorce suit brought by Mrs. Ada
Prime against her husband, Dr. Mer-
rill F. Prime of Barton, completed
his cross-examination of Mrs. Prime
sin~ n~eauntyweourt Thursday.
During the cross-examination
Mrs. Prime testified that she knew
the Boston business man mentioned
as correspondent in the cross libel
suit to be brought next March by
DR.. Prime, in her girlhood days. Af-
ter she had known him for a short
while she testified that she learned he
was either married or about to be
married and that consequently he
passed out of her life altogether.
Continued on page five)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
j. S. CONSUL REPORTS CAPTURE OF PEIR0CARD
LATE NEWS BULLETIN
(By Associated Press)

CHICAGO, Oct. 17-Restored tc
competition in the army air race by
Washington rulings after their ships
had been so badly damaged that both
were believed out Of contest, Lieut.
Maynard and Captain Lowell Smith,
leaders on the first lap of the round
trip continental fight, were prepar-
ing today to resume their homeward
courses. Maynard was at Wahoo,
Neb. coming east, and Smith was at
Buffalo, going west. Maynard left at
about eight o'clock for Omaha, ac-
cording to word received here.
A message from Washington au-
thorized Smith to continue in a Cur
tiss Oriole but local army reprcsen-
tatives would not assume the respon-
sibility of accepting an air-plane
without receiving official notice to
make the purchase. Meanwhile May
nard left Omaha for Des Moines.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
(Bv Associated Press(

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17-Presi-
dent Wilson continued to show i'm
provement today, White House Off
cials said and he appeared to be much
.cheered by the defeat of Shantung
amendment to the Peace Treaty.
The amendment was defeated by a
vote of 55 to 35,. with ID republicans
siding with the administration. The
New England republicans who sup
ported the administration were Sena-
tors Colt of Rhode Island, Hale of
Maine, Keyes of New Hampshire.
Both the Vermont Senators voted for
the adoption of the amendment Be-
fore the vote there was bitter de-
bate in which Senator Williams de-
clared he had received threats of as
SaSSination.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17

LONDON, Oct. 1.-THE march of
Gen. Yudenitch's northwestern army
advancing on Petrograd was still
progressing favorably according to
latest advices. Some reports which
chronicled the capitulation of Kron-
stadt, the fortress outpost at the
water approach to Petrograd, receiv-
ed no confirmation and the accuracy
of the news was questioned by Ad-
miralty circles. Soviet troops are re-
ported leaving Petrograd, a mutiny
having broken out.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17

About 20 members of the College
Club met at the home of Mrs. Ralph
E. Howes Wednesday afternoon fol
their regular meeting. The hos
tesses were Mrs. Ralph E. Howes
Mrs. Harold Powell and Miss Flora
Morse. Mrs. Charles A. Shields gave
most interesting description of the
coeducational institution at Valpari-
so, Ind, of which she is gradu-
ate. The school was started in 1878
and now has 5000 students. 1t is
intended especially for eNose helping
themselves to secure an education
and has been the means of helping
thousands of young people. Light re-
freshments were served and social
hour followed Mrs. Shields address.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
$50 ATTEND
BINGHAM
RECEPTION

About $50 of the friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. C. Bingham attended the re-
ception Thursday afternoon and eve
ming in honor of their 50th wedding
anniversary. The happy couple were
assisted in receiving their friends by
Miss Bingham, who was handsomely
gowned in the blue silk dress her
mother had at the wedding so years
ago. Another interesting feature of
the occasion was that Miss Augusta
Gorham carried the paper fan that
she used at the paper wedding of Mr..
and Mrs. Bingham 49 years ago. Dur
ing the day Mr.. and Mrs. Bingham
received many letters and kilograms
and there was a profusion of floral
gifts. Intimate friends of the family
presented the couple with gold pieces,
while most unique gift was special
ly designed card with an appropriate
poem from Abner Crosman, a Chic
ago artist and decorator, who is well
remembered as a former st. Johns
bury resident.
The young ladies who received the
guests were Elizabeth Kicker and
Marjorie E. Wood, while Mrs. Nettie
Fisher presided at the graphonola in
the parlor. Mrs. F. B. Richards as
sisted in presenting the guests to the
host and hostess and Mrs. Arthur r.
Brooks presided at the guest book.
In the afternoon Miss Ella B. Hig-
gins, Mrs. William A. Ide, Miss Mary
H. Dnsmore and Miss Helen l..
Steele assisted in the dining room.
Those assisting in the dining room in
the evening were Mrs. Margaret N.
Haywood, Mrs. Alice Ritchie, Mrs.
George M. Gray, Mrs. Harold Powell
and Miss Dorothy c.. Adams.
The refreshments included ice
cream and the wedding cake and were
in charge of Mrs, S. ]. Somerville.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
Tender and Milk Cars
Derailed at Johnson

The westbound train on the St.
Johnsbury, & Lake Champlain rail-
road met with an accident two miles
beyond Johnson at about 8 o'clock
this morning when the tender of the
locomotive and several milk cars left
the track. The train was in charge
of Engineer Frank H.. Miner and
Conductor Kittredge and no one was
injured when the accident occurred.
The milk cars westbound contain
only the empty cans and those in
charge generally ride in the baggage
car. Supt. Ahearn quickly made up
the wreck train at. Lyndonville and
it left st. Johnsbury about ten
o'clock. The traffic will be delayed
through the day and passengers on
the noon train eastbound will be
transferred to another train which is
expected to reach st. Johnsbury
about three o'clock.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
DEATH OF
! PROBATE JUDGE
WALTER P. SMITH
Had Long Been Identified
With the Best interests
of the Community

Judge Walter P. Smith died at his
home on Summer street Thursday
afternoon, aged IT years, having been
i'll about five weeks.
Walter Perrin Smith, son of John
S. and Sophronia M. (Perrin) Smith,
was born in Hardwick Nov. 4, 1841,
He prepared for college at the acad-
emies at Hardwick and Morisville,
and was graduated from the Univer-
sity of Vermont in 1867. He studied
law at the University of Michigan,
completing his legal education in the
office of Powers and Gleed at Nor
risville. He was admitted to the La
moille county bar at the May term,
1869. In the fall of the same year
he came to st. Johnsbury and formed
a partnership with Senator Jonathan
Ross. He continued the practice of
his profession until December, 1882,
when he assumed the Office of Pro-
bate Judge of Caledonia District.
He was continuously reelected to this
position at every biennial election
and was one of the oldest Probate
Judges in service in Vermont at the
time of his death. While practicing
law he served as states attorney in
1874-76, and represented this town
in the Legislature in 1880-81. He
was also at one time superintendent
of the village schools. For many
years he has been identified with the
banking interests of St. Johnsbuly.
He was for several years director
/Conti,,uod on DaOa fourl
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
VIC. T. u. STATE
CONVENTION
OCTOBER 2 TO "a
Sessions to Be Held at Grace
Methodist Church I'm
st. JOhnsbury

The State convention of the Won.
ans Christian Temperance union will
be held in Grace Methodist church
in st. Johnsbury Oct. % to oath. II
will have the honor of entertaining
and hearing Mrs. Ella Alexander
Boole, Phi. D., vice president at large
of the National organization and
president of the New York State or
ganization.
Mrs. Boole is a speaker of Nation
al reputation. She was one of the
speakers at the memorable meeting
held on the steps of the capitol at
Washington, d. c., December TO-
1913, when the petition for National
Constitutional Prohibition was pre-
sented to the representatives. of the
Senate and the House. She has al
ways been an advocate of prohibition
as the only means of settling the
problems of the liquor traffic.
The other speakers include Mrs.
Myra B. Lord of Boston, DR.. Marion
Horton of Windsor, VT, Miss Joseph
inc Webster of Burlington and Mrs.
S. X. Huse of Sutton.
A most attractive program has
been arranged for the convention and
is as follows:
Wednesday Afternoon
$50 Meeting of Executive Commit
tee.
$50 Superintendent's Conference in
charge of Mrs. E. Denny.
Wednesday Evening 7.30
Reception
Music by Miss Edwina Blodgett
Song Service Chorus
Miss Alice Warden, organist
Scripture and prayer
Rev. G. A. Martin
Music Frank H. Brooks
Words of Welcome on behalf of
The Churches
Rev. Francis A. Poole
The Woman's Club
Mrs. Robert Z. French
The Schools Walter H, Young
The Commercial Club
Edward q. ASSelin
The w. C. Z. U.
Mrs. Elsie Harvey
Music Mrs. Collins Brodier
Response Mrs. E. M. Albee
Music Miss Ruth Flint
Benediction
Thursday Morning
$50 Executive Meeting.
$50 Opening of Convention by
President. Crusader and State
Charter Members on the Plat
form. Salute to the Flag.
Prayer Mrs. A. F. Smith
Singing Convention
11.00 Presidents Message
11.30 Superintendent's Symposium
How my Department responds
Continued on page two)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
HOMER THRASHER
HONORED BY
NEWPORT MASONS
Grand Master of Vt. and
LOdgemen Attend Ban
quet In His Honor

Masons from Newport and sur
rounding towns and cities attended
the banquet given Wednesday even
ing in honor of Homer Thrasher,
grand old man of Newport, who is
leaving next Thursday for Detroit,
Mich, where he will spend the win
ter with his son. Judge E. J Smith
acted as toastmaster and he acquitted
himself admirably in this capacity.
The following speakers responded:
Edwin L. Wells, grand master of
the Grand Lodge of Vermont; o. w.
Locke, district deputy grand master
Of the Tenth Masonic District Il. 7.
Skinner, worshipful master of the
Blue lodge; E. H. Cosby of Rock Is
land, district deputy grand master of
the district of st. Francis of Quebec /;
Continued on page s.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
(Bv Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, Oct. IT, (Thurs-
day)-Prof. Schneider of Riga in a
lecture here stated that the Bolshe-
wiki shot nearly $4,000 men, women
and children at Riga. The execution
ers were intoxicated and unable to
aim straight. They wounded their
victims many times laughing at the
agones which sometimes lasted a
whole day and night He said young
girls, elegantly dressed, volunteered
as executioners and promenaded up
and down firing at the prisoners.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
(Bv Associated PresSl

OSMK, Oct. 9-The All-Russian
Government has expressed regret to
the United States and indigna-
ton over the fiogging of the Ameri-
can soldier, Corporal Sperling, by
Gen. Kalmifroff's Cossacks. The
government deplored the act as that
of irresponsible officers and is await
ing additional reports to determine
future action.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
(BY Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17-Plans
are being laid for bringing the League
of Nations into existence almost inn
mediately upon publication in Paris
of ratification of the treaty.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
VERMoNTlWOMAN CHOSEN
Mrs. Robert Smith of White River
Junction Honored

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 17-Mrs.
Herbert ]. Guerney of Wollaston,
Mass, has been elected chairman of
the conference Of the boards of Off
GERS of the Federation of Women's
Clubs of the New England states,
Mrs. Robert Smith of White River
Junction was elected vice chairman
and Mrs. E. H. Hartman of Laconia,
N. H., secretary-treasurer.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
Nv HE "a BE We We
Mutny Is Reported In Soviet
Troops Leaving Russian
City

WASHINGTON, Oct 17-Reports of the capture of
kronstad and Petrograd by northwestern Russian for
under Yudentch received at the State Depart
ment from the American consular officer in Sweden.
Confirmation of the report is credited in Sweden.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
(By Associated Press)

MINEOLA, Oct. 17-In the face of
strong northwest wind Lieut.. Kiel
started a return flight to San Fran
cisco at nine forty-two today.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
[ Rv the Associated Pressl

BUFFALO, Oct. 17-Major Carl
Spatz, of the army flyers doubling
back across the contintnt from Min
cola arrived from Rochester at GIG
| this morning.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17

The sCOTy WHICH VIII DC puUIlsHeu
in installments in the Caledonian-
Record follows:
The American press is not made
up of the great city journals with
their hundred thousand circulations.
The mass of it is composed of little
papers published in towns with ten
to thirty thousand inhabitants, from
Plymouth Rock to the Golden Gate.
They have circulations ranging
from two to eight thousand copies;
and their proprietors are often their
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17

own editors, ad-men, business man.
ayers, headline writer's, and linotype
machinists. Barring the country
weeklies-which are steadily giving
way to the small dailies-therc are
more of these than of any other class
of American periodicals.
You probably know the editor Of
the paper in your town. You know
that he is greeted everywhere by his
first name. When little child comes
Continued on page 81
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17
Pelley Describes Strange Char
acters In Vermont
Journalism

William Dudley Peey story and of Th
publisher editor
Evening Caedonan entitled Human NateAs the
Editor Knows IT, which pubhed the of the Amer
Magazine In the Mr. Peley describes of the incidents
surrounding journalistic work n Johnsbury
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-17

Continued on page 81