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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
FIRST BAND CONCERT
Large Crowd Assembled on Court
House Square and Enjoyed the
Fine Program

Notwithstanding the intense heat
of last evening st. Johnsbury citizens
turned out en- masse to listen to the
fine music discoursed by the band on
Court House Square. Many came in
autos, including large number from
outside the village.
The autos were parked on Main
street extending from the ST. Johns
bury House nearly up to Western
Avenue, there being more than $50
closely lined along the street. Chief
Finley and his squad of policemen
were busy keeping Main street clear
and the teams and autos from col
Iiding. The crowd was handled in
fine shape, everything passing off
with a precision commendable to
Chief Finley and the good natured
crowd who carefully followed police
instructions.
The pop corn vendors and ice cream
stands did a thriving business and
Judging from the comments, cts just
luscious" ooh, it's fine, pop corn and
ice cream la st. Johnsbury scores
high.
The music by the band, the fine
program carried out, with the cornet
solo by Mr.. Merrill, was enjoyed by
all music lovers and won high praise
from all. This first, band concert was
a pronounced success and evidenced
the progress the band has made I'M
der efficient leadership.
The next band concert will be on
Tuesday evening at eight o'clock at
the band stand on Railroad street.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
WORSE THAN .;l II.
DEADLY. Y.
POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector of per-
sons. 1t attacks young and old alike.
In most cases the victim is warned
OF the approaching danger. Nature fights
pack. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia,
lame back, lumbago,. sciatica, rheuma-
tism, pain in the loins and lower alb
domen, difficulty in urinating, all are
indication of trouble brewing in your
kidneys. ~ss-
When such symptoms appear you will
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help.
ing mankind to fight off disease.
It is imported direct from the home
laboratories in Holland, where it has
helped to develop the Dutch into one
Of the sturdiest and healthiest races in
the world, and it may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded if it does not re-
lieve you. Be sure to get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack
ages, three sizes.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06

Henry z. Mills, Barre's oldest mer-
chant, was found dead in bed Wednes-
day morning at his home on Church
street. Mr. Mills had no relatives and
the state took over his property. He
was a man of considerable means and
had lived alone and had no confdant.
The states attorney removed from a
little cloth bag, which Mr.. Mills was
accustomed to carry, a pasteboard
box containing $4,000 in bills and
from another box 5000 in bills. The
deceased had great many friends in
the city and although unique in the
management of his store, always had
a good business.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
Special Services at Church of tn,
Messiah

The financial portion of the Uni
versalist church for members and
money" is occupying the attention Of
the Church of The Messiah during
the month of June. There are spec
ial services for each Sunday in the
month. Last Sunday a stirring mes
sage was delivered by Rev. George
F.. Fortier, a man with great vision
of world service. Next Sunday will
be observed as "Church Rcconstruc-
ton" Sunday; June Is, as personal
Reconstruction Sunday; and June
% as "Flag Day." Conventions will
be disregarded, and songs written es-
pecially for the occasions will be
used as we'll as unusual order of SER
vices.
Thursday, June ~, the people of
the Church of The Messiah will make
a pilgrimage to Concord, VT, in the
interests of the drive. The young
people of the Church of The Messiah
will sing their campaign songs and
furnish the enthusiasm. Dinner and
supper will be furnished by the Con-
cord parish. Automobiles will be
busy transporting the people. Aid is
asked from all who are willing to
help with automobiles. All people
are invited. Among the speakers
will be Rev. DR.. John Smith Lowe
the head of the Universalist denom-
inatiop. DR.. Lowe is one of the best
known preachers in America. He
wilDspeak at 2.30 in the afternoon,
and again at 7.30 in the evening.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
Steel and Iron.

Steel IS q kind of iron which can
easily be hammered out thin without
cracking and can be made extremely
hard by being heated and then cooled
quickly. 1t is different from ordinary
iron because of the amount of carbon
in it. Wrought iron contains less car
bon than steel and so it cannot be
made so hard cast iron contains more
and SO is brittle.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06

A Metz touring car owned by Joel
w. Pierce of Bennington was COM
pletely destroyed by fire a few days
ago, the blaze starting while Mr..
Pierce and his children were in the
machine. The youngest child was
burned about the face before her
father had time to throw her out of
the auto. There was insurance on
the car,
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06

until he enlisted in one of the me-
chanical training schools, going over
seas with the 80th field artillery of
the 7th division. He had expected to
leave France for home about juno 6.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06

Robert ]. Sullivan, 20, a Rutland
soldier, died May 20 in France OF
bronchitis and pleural pneumonia.
His mother, Mrs. Margaret Cook, re-
sides in Rutland, and there he lived
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
Evening Caledonian
Established 1887
FRIDAY, JUNE 8. 1919
LOCAL NEWS

The New Willoughby Hotel is now
open and ready for business. 286-91
Mrs. Wilkes orhestra will give a
dance at East Burke, Saturday night
June 7. adv.
Miss Maude Menut, who is serious
ly i'll is reported more comfortable to-
day.
There will be a dance at the Town
Hall, Burke Hollow, Friday evening,
June 9th. Music by Mrs. Wilkes or
chestra. Adv. 2S6-e
The funeral of Joseph Bell, the
lad drowned at East Barnet, Tuesday
was held today in the Catholic
church at Lyndonville.
The fire truck was called out this
morning to small fire at the Gal
lagher house on Railroad street. Very
little damage was done.
Mrs. L. f Smith, who has been
the guest of Mrs. +. C. Sherburne
at their cottage at Willoughby the
past few days, is at home.
Miss Bertha Holden of the Home
Economics Department of Burling
ton will speak at the Fairbanks Mu-
scum, Saturday afternoon at $50
o'clock. Her subject will be GLOW
to Make Housework Easier" Every
woman in town is invited.
Mrs. Jonas Brooks, Mrs. Arthur
Sprague, Mrs. E. III. Ross and Harry
Day motored to Quebec, Thursday,
to meet Arthur Sprague, Jonas
Brooks, DR.. E. H. Ross and Ed. Taft
of Whitinsville, Mass, who have
been on fishing trip to Canadian
lakes.
William David Kimball of CRANKY
was in town Thursday. Pvt. Kim
ball was member of Co. |, 304 Inf.
10th Division and was wounded in the
last days of the war on, the Verdun
front. A shrapnel struck him on
the left hand between the index and
second finger opening the hand to the
wrist. The index finger is useless
and will have to be amputated before
the hand is made strong. He was
also struck by shrapnel in both legs
but not infiicting severe wounds.
Both sides ready, and Cupid at the
bat. Strike one! Two! Foul!
Swish!!-A home run over the Dia-
mond Love, straight through the
window of Romance. The score is
tied. Excitement prevails. Jealousy
at the bat! Strike one! Two
SWISH! (FannedD The game goes
on until the Ninth. Cupid at the bat!
A swing, a crack-See how Cupid
won the Love Game in Samuel Gold
wyn's presentation of Tom Moore in
zone of the Finest" A story of
Traffic Cop and Girl with money.
At the Globe today
Major Milligan suffered a severe
disappointment when his first borr
proved girl, instead Of a boy, for
he had planned On a son to bear hi
proud name. So they named her
Jemesina, instead of James, and this
was soon shortened to. Jenny, but
she turned out to be regular fell
low though. After her mother died
she took over managing the financial
affairs of the Milligan family. And
when she was all through the Major,
her father, rose up, looked her over
and said, "Thank God, she was a
girl" Such is the outline of "The
Winning Girl" featuring Shirley Ma
son, supported by Miles Welch. A
splendid comedy drama, full of thrills
and interest, and not one dull mo-
ment. At the Please U today.
Compromise With Murder
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
U. S. MERCHANT MARINE

Men wanted to be trained as Sail
ors, Firemen, Stewards, for good
jobs at good pay on ocean going
ships. Pay while training; board and
quarters free; ages Is to 35; bring
birth certificate. Apply to
L. G. LANDRY,
SO Railroad Street. Agent U. S.
Shipping Board.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
Altar VS., Halter.

Said the facetious Teller: Nobody
expects a wedding ceremony to go
through without hitch,"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-06
LAKE SHORE HOUSE
West Danyille. VT.

Now open to the public. Meals at
reasonable hours Special care of
automobiles.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
SEEKS HIS WIFE,
AND ALSO $500

Police of Baltimore today are run
ming down every clue in an effort 70
locate Mrs. Joseph w. Cain, wife OF
the director of a dancing academy at
1918 New York avenue, this city, who
disappeared after a trip to Mt. Airy,
Nd, Saturday afternoon.
The woman's husband went 70 Balti-
more yesterday and asked the chief
of police of that city to aid him in
finding some clue to her whereabouts.
Mrs. Cain. it is said. went to Mt
Airy to have an account of 5000 trans
ferred from a Mt. Airy bank to a local
bank. Investigation revealed that the
money was drawn out by Nh. Cain,
and ii is believed that she intended 10
return to this city with IL. She is
said to have had the money in her
possession when she disappeared
Detectives assigned to the case
learned that she wax last seen at
Camden Station, Baltimore, about els
p. m, Saturday.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
PRESIDENT IS GIVEN
FAMOUS BASEBALL

President Wilson received today
the baseball used in the game be-
tween American service teams in
London last Fourth of July and au-
tographed by King George, who d.
rected that it be given to Mr.. Will
son.
The celebrated baseball arrived in
America several weeks ago and was
to have been presented by Wilson
Cross of London. who is president OF
the Vacuum Oil Company. but the
condition Of President Wilson pre-
cluded this possibility, so the mission
was. given to John A Wilson. the
Presidents cousin, well known as
Cousin John"
Several times cousin John" has
endeavored to obtain permission from
DR.. Grayson to see the President, but
not until today was consent given.
1T is now hands across the sea-
for the great American game" was
the comment of Cousin John"
After the custom Of American
games. II was suggested that King
George throw out the ball to start
the Independence Day game, but he
conferred that honor upon Admiral
Sims, who knocked off his own hat in
making the heave.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
D. c. COURT BILL
REPORTED IN HOUSE
Committee Takes Favorable
Action on Measure to Broaden
Scope of Tribunal.

The bill to enlarge the jurisdiction
Of the District Municipal Court, was
reported in the House today by Chair
man yolstead, of the House Judiciary
Committee.
Under the present law the Munich
pal Court has to do only with cases
involving 500 or less. The Eolstead
bill would enlarge the jurisdiction
so as to include cases up to $1,000.
Jury trials are authorized in the
bill where the amount involved ex-
ceeds $40.
The Municipal Court now CONSIDERS
only minor civil cases. The Volstcad
bill would extend its jurisdiction to
include actions for recovery of dam
ages. for assault, assault ami battery,
slander, libel. malicious prosecution,
and breach of promise to marry.
The primary object of the bill Is
to relieve the crowded calendar OF the
District Supreme Court.
The measure has the approval of
the District Bar Association Cham
Der of Commerce. Justices Of the Dis
trict Supreme Court and the judges
of the Municipal Court
This will be one of the first bills
to be passed by the house when it
convenes in December.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
DEMONSTRATES SAFETY
FENDER FOR STREET CARS

A safety street car fender was
demonstrated to members Of the Pub
lie Utilities Commission and repre-
sentatives Of the street railway COM
psnies in the board roo mof the Dis
trict building.
The fender, used extensively
throughout the Northwestern part OF
the United States, covers the entire
lower front of the car. and IL is i'm
possible for anything to pass under IL.
Just as soon as the fender is touch
ed by a weight of more than fifteen
pounds the air brakes are automati-
cally turned on and the car stops.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
MAN BADLY HURT
BY AUTO IN STREET

Suffering from injuries to the head
and body as the result Of being
struck by an automobile at Seventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue last
night, Harry Eanett twenty-seven
years old, 352 I street southeast, is in
serious condition at the Emergency
Hospital.
An automobile, operated by Charles
DietZ, jr., 71S North Carolina fvenue
southeast, was hit by a street car Of
the Capital Traction Company at
Eighth and II streets northeast last
night, and was slightly damaged.
Mrs. Helen II. Harger, of 1904 New
ton street northeast. was slightly in
jured yesterday when the automobile
in which she was riding was struck
by an automobile, said by the police
to have been operated by Raymond
Reeves, 344 Eleventh street southeast,
at Sixteenth street and Park road.
Mrs. Harger and her one-year-oId
baby were thrown to the street. The
baby was uninjured. Mrs. Harger
was taken to GARFIELD Hospital for
treatment.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
SUBURBAN CITIZENS
TOAD CAMPAIGN
Meeting to Stimulate Member
ship in Civic Bodies Slated
For Friday.

The campaign for cd. c. Organized
Citizenship to increase the member
ship of Washingtons civic associa-
tions from 10000 to $4,000, will
open officially Friday night, when
the Rhode Island Avenue Suburban
Citizens Association holds a rally at
the Sherwood Presbyterian Church.
Commissioner Louis Brownlow, and
several other prominent local men
have agreed to speak, and arrange
ments are being made for the largest
gathering in the history OF the asso-
citation
The drive does not actually open
until Saturday. On this date MEM
begin canvassing various neighbor-
hoods to urge men to join the asso-
Citations In their home section.
At the headquarters of the drive
at the District Building, plans are
rapidly being completed. Membership
application blanks and buttons have
been distributed throughout the city
to the various associations.
The committee of the Rhode Island
avenue association appointed to take
active part in the drive follows:
A. ]. Cunningham. Chester r. Smith.
Emmett Midkiff, r. A Bolen, X. P
Armstrong, w. S. PLACER, J. F. Fell
field, A. r. Hester. George A Tasker,
DR.. Alphonso Patton, James White,
H. A Truscott, John J. Foley, James
B. Benfer, c. o. Duras, J. A. oliver,
George A. Simonds. w. B. Putnam.
w. S. Jameson j. II. Durand, r. NJ.
Carnahan, George r. Rosen. Thomas
z. Allen, Arthur G. Miller. Charles
A. Pfau, c. w. Keil, W. J. Patterson.
Fred B. O'Neil. Joseph b. Higdon, and
George II. Loor.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
EXPECT POLICE PAY
RAISE VOTED TODAY
No Opposition Seen to Confer.
ence Report Eliminating
Anti Union Amendment.

The House is expected to adopt the
conference report on the bills to in
crease salaries OF the District police
before adjournment tonight
BY agreement on both sides, the
House will not transact any further
business after tonight
Chairman Mapes, of the House Dis
trict Committee, will make an effort
to have the report on the policemen's
pay bill brought up for consideration
lste this afternoon or at tonight's ses-
sion. No opposition is expected TO
the report
The police bill, as it now stands,
il virtually the same as when passed
by the House some time ago.
The conferees on the bill eliminated
the so-cslled Myers amendment which
ould prevent employees OF The Fed
eral Government joining any organi-
zation affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
UN|F FORMED BANDIT
HOLDS UP CITIZEN

AS Frank ]. Rezac. 515 Ninth street
southwest, reached the entrance to the
yard in front OF his home shortly be-
fore j O'Clock this morning he was
approached by a soldier in uniform
who drew an automatic revolver and
commanded that he put his hands I'D.
Rezac complied and the soldier
robbed him OF two watches valued
at S22 and ,25 in cash.
Now beat it," the soldier said after
relieving him OF the watches and
cash.
Reports to Police
Rezac replied that he lived in the
house, but the soldier repeated his de-
mand to beat it." Rezac ran up
Ninth street TO e street, and then to
the Fourth precinct police station.
where he reported the robbery.
Several articles OF jewelry valued
at 1928 were stolen from a handbag in
the Union Station last night, accord
ing 10 report made to Headquarters
Detective Springman.
The 5ewelry belonged TO Mrs. Har-
iet Hitchcock, 633 Irving street
northwest. and was taken from the
handbag, which was In a locker at the
Pullman office OF the station.
Three Other Thefts.
Articles OF wearing apparel and a
small bank containing between $50
and 500 was stolen from the home OF
Maud Mitchell. 1923 Chester court
northwest, yesterday.
Arthur L. Bliss, Driscoll Hotel. re-
ported the theft OF a lap robe valued
at 700 from his automobile while 1t
was parked in front OF the hotel.
Gaining entrance to the garage of
William Smith, 227 B street north
west, by forcing the door. burglars
last night stole an automobile tire
valued at $50.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
NO CINCH TO PICK
RENT COMMISSION
President Wilson Determined
to Select Men Who Will
Act Impartially.

Consideration OF the candidates for
membership on the rent commission Of
the District has resolved itself into a
question Of obtaining qualified and
competent men to serve, several citi-
zens to whom the office has been ten
dered having emphatically declined.
There are more than 200 applicants.
but II is the determination Of the
President to procure three men who
will perform the duties in such a
manner as to eradicate disputes be-
tween those who rent and those from
whom they rent. He is desircus Of
having the commission free from in
fuences that will prejudice either
side.
It was said today action will prob
ably be taken by the President this
week
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
HUSBAND NO. 2 WOULD
ADOPT CHILDREN OF NO. |

Courtney Conover. chemist in the
Department of Agriculture, today
filed petition in the District Supreme
Court asking for authority to adopt
the children of his wife by a former
marriage. They are Jewel Helen
Payne-Sears, Althea Berenice Payne
Sears. Charlotte Dorothy Payne-Sears
and Mae Warren Payne-Sears.
Mr.. Conover declares he has sup
ported the children since he married
their mother. Attorney Andrew Will
son appears for Mr.. Conover.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
CH|LDREN'S BOARD
NAMED BY COURT

Mrs. Thomas h Carter william 4.
Milliam and Lee Baumgarten were
today appointed members of the
Board of Childrens' Guardian, f~r
terms Of three years, dating from oc-
tooer 5. last, by Justice Gould, pressd-
ing in Criminal Division No. i. and
Judges Hardison and Mcmahon, of the
Police Court
Mrs Carter and Mr.. MILAN arv al
ready members OF the board and will
continue for another term. Mr.. Baum
garten succeeds william KNOWLES
cooper. The law provides that mem-
oers Of the board must the appointed
ana vacancies hlled by the Justice
presiding in Criminal Court No. 4.
ano the judges Of the Police Court
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
FOG THIS MORNING
DENSEST OF YEAR
Sun Chases Bank of Mist
That Slowed Cars and
Left City Dripping.

Envelopins the entire city in . mist
of watery vapor. the fog this morn
ing was the heaviest recorded lhis
year.
At points along the Potomac, the
fogbank was particularly dense. OBJ
jects three feet away were barely per-
ceptible. Motormen on the Washing
ton and Virginia railway were forced
to run very slowly to avoid the pos
sibility of collision with other We
hicles, and the shrill screech of the
air whistles could be heard at short
regular intervals.
The fog was what is known as a dry
fog. The temperature was sufficient
ly cold to prevent its settling. After
several hours, the sun succeeded In
penetrating the bank. Soon after
ward it cleared away, leaving the
roofs and trees covered
with fog drip"
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
6 new DIPHTHERIA
CASES; TOTAL OF SS
-Four Pupils in One School
Stricken; Cultures of
Others Taken.

Discovery Of four cases of diphtheria
in school in southeast Washington
today led DR.. William c. Fowler, Dis
trict Health Officer. to cause blood
cultures of 200 students of the scho ol
to be taken.
Six more cases of diphtheria, max
ing total OF eighty-eight since No
Yemoer i, were reported to the Dis d.
trict Health Department today.
Ihat the number of diphtheria case !,
is steadily increasing cannot be Dr.
MED; but DR.. Fowler maintains that
the situation will right itself in a
short time.
The Washington times., 1919-11-17
Mary Pickford Visits
President To Extend
Sympathy in Illness

Mary Pickford, accompanied by her
mother, called on the President at the
White House today to pay her re-
spects and personally express her
sympathy. The President is number
ed among the movie stars admirers
MISS Pickford was hostess to the
members OF President Wilson's party
at her studio in Los Angeles when the
President was making his transcon-
tinental tour, and today renewed her
acquaintance with several of the
members including Secretary Tu-
multy 1t was sort of an informal
reunion.
1T Is perfectly horrid that the
PRESIDENT should be i'll. and / hope