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Evening star., 1919-10-10
JAPANESE DENY
SIBERIAN REPORT
Did Not Threaten to Back
Cossacks In Clash With
Americans.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TOXIC, October 3.-Denial that the
japanese threatened to back the Co.'S
sacks against the Americans in the re-
cent incident at Imam. north Of Vladi-
| vostok. or that any apology was de-
manded by the Americans. is nlade in 4
statement issued by tho Japanese gem
eral staff here today. Tho statement
follows:
According to facts which have been
lascertained by the Japanese army two
Americans were arrested by Cossacks
on the charge of having prevented by
force the discharge of his duty by a
Cossack officer at Imam, Siberia, on
September 4. The Americans were
transferred to Khabarovsk on Septem-
Der s. On the same day three COM
panies Of American troops with ma
chine guns arrived at Imam. One COM
pany deployed against Cossacks in
the neighborhood and the Japanese
garrison. The two others were dis
posed in the town itself.
Japan Volunteered Offices.
1.-TWO Cossacks. military policemen,
were arrested by the Americans, who
subsequently left. The headquarters
of the japanese garrison volunteered
1tS good omces, ana through Its inter-
mediation the Cossacks willingly re-
turned the arrested Americans to the
headquarters Of the 14th Japanese Di-
vision. simultaneously the Americans
returned the Cossacks they had ar.
rested. 1t is absolutely untrue that
any apology was demanded or that
the Japanese threatened to back the
Cossacks If the Americans did not re-
turn the captured military policemen"
American soldiers-Capt. L. P. Johns
jamin Sperling of the 31st-were ar
rested at Imam by Cossacks on a
charge Of not having on their persons
Identification papers and that Corp.
Sperling had been f1ogged by his captors.
It was said Capt. Jones escaped and went
to Spasske, where he reported the Incl
dent to his commanding officer. Later
an American detachment was said to
have gone to Imam, where the release
of Sperling was demanded. 1t was
stated that a japanese major inter-
ceded for the Cossacks. stating, it was
alleged. that If hostilities developed
between the Americans and Cossacks
the Japanese would side with the lat
t&4. It was subsequently learned
that Sperling had been taken to Kha-
barovsk, Gen. Kalmikoh's headquar-
ters. to which a telegraphic demand
for his release was sent. He was i'm
mediately released by the Cossack
authorities, it was said, and later an
apology was made by Gen. Rozanoff.
commander Of the Cossacks involved. to
Gen. Graves. the American commander.
Evening star., 1919-10-10

France. in 1918. but legally separated
from him In 1918.
At the outbreak Of the war Mumm
resumed his German citizenship and
his properties in France were seized.
Holding that Mrs. Mumm had by mar
riags assumed the nationality of her
husband. the French courts disregard
ed her claims to any part Of the prop-
erty, and it was to protect her Interest
in the Mumm estate that the repatri-
alton resolution was Introduced.
Evening star., 1919-10-10
West virginia Plant suspends.

WHEELING. W. Va. October 1e-
Demands OF laborers for - and Is
cents an hour and OF the engineers
for Is cents An hour, with twelve
hours pay for eight hours work. ana
time and one-haN for overtime. have
caused the suspension Of the Yorkville
plant Of the Wheeling Steel and Iron
Company.
Evening star., 1919-10-10
WOULD REPATRIATE WOMAN.
House Committee Recommends
Action In Mrs.. Numm's Case.

BY unanimous vots, the House i'm
migration committee has recommend
ed adoption Of q resolution to repa-
triate Mrs. Francis Scoville -Mumm, q
native Of Kansas, who was married to
Walter Mumm, . wine grower OF
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
(BY Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Nov. 3-Developments
today in the strike of over four hun
dred thousand soft coal miners
throughout the country were expected
to clarity the situation to the extent
of determining wheher production
was to be stopped indefinitely in a
large part of bituminous zone or
whether any considerable number Of
workers were willing to return to
work.
This was the first full working
day since the strike became effective
Friday night and mine officials plan
ned to check their rolls. Although
operators admitted that the figures
given out by union leaders were ap-
proximately correct they pointed out
that nearly hundred and fifty thous-
and non-union men were working in
the Pennsylvania and West Virginia
fields and that nearly 10000 were
working in Kentucky.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
WALTER WESLEY
APPOINTED
PROBATE JUDGE
st. JOhnsbury Lawyer Has
Taken Up His New
Duties

Attorney Walter Wesley Of st.
Johnsbury has received a commission
appointing him Judge of Probate for
the District of Caledonia, and the
cases already set for hearing will be
taken up at once il their proper or
der. In making this selection from
among the numerous candidates who
were suggested for appointment, Gov
ernor Clement followed the unani-
nous recommendation Of the Caledo-
MIA County Bar Association.
Mr.. Wesley was born in. Bethle-
hem, N H., but since childhood has
resided in Vermont. He was gradual
ed from st. Johnsbuly Academy in
the class of 1908. He commenced
the study of law in st. Johnsbury 10
years ago, and after being admitted
to practice in Vermont continued the
study of special branches of law at
the law department of Boston Univer-
sity until June, 1914. Since that time
he has practiced law and worked for
the Federal government in several
capacities.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
WEST ALBANY
MAN HELD ON
SERIOUS CHARGE
Adolph Paulin Must Stand
Trial on Charge Of Aiding
Undesirable Alien

Charged with harboring and con-
cealing William Poulin of West AL
bany after he had previously been re-
jected when he applied for admittance
into this country from Canada. Ad-
olph Paulin also of West Albany is
out on bail pending his trial before
the next session of the Grand Jury at
Brattleboro in December. Paulin is
said to have hidden his charge on
his farm in West Albany.
Paulin is also charged with bring
ing Mrs. William Poulin and her two
children from Sherbrooke to West
Albany by automobile, without inspec-
ton by the authorities.
Paulin was given preliminary
hearing before United States Com
missioner, Walter Cleary, and was
bound over in $500 to the grand jury.
Frank Poulot, farmer, of West AL
banv furnished the bail. William
Poulin and his wife were held in $500
each which was also furnished by
Pouliot.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03

In the meantime preparations for
the setting up of commission on in
dustrial unrest as recommended by
the public group in a recent indus
trial conference are progressing and
the sleection of a personnel is expect
ed to be completed by the cabinet to.
morrow.
One of the first effects of the coal
strike has been a curtailment of pas
senger trains on some railroads. Dir
ector General Hines has given the
regional directors wide discretion in
this matter. Freight service viii not
be disturbed unless the coal shortage
become sserious.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
MRS. P. F. HAZEN
DIED AT HER HOME
MONDAY MORNING
Had Long Been Identified
With State and Local
Organizations

Mrs. Perley F. Hazen died her
home, 5 Highland Avenue, early Mon
day morning.
Minnie Florence Baker was born
April 20, 1857, at Ashland, N. ii.
She was the daughter of Oliver and
Pamela Denison Baker. Will. her
parents, she came to st. Johnsbury
in 1860 and resided here until her
death. She was graduated from st.
Johnsbury Academy i'll 1876 and then
went to Mount Holyoke College for
two years. Later she went to Boston
where she spent some time studying
voice culture with the late Mrs. H..
E. Sawyer. On April IA, 1881, she
married Perley F. Hazen.
Before her marriage she sang at
the Episcopal church and from 1881
to 1884 she sang at the South church.
From 1885 to 1902 she was d mem
Der of the North church choir. She
had a voice of great purity and sym
pathy, the words coming always from
her heart She was most generous
and beneficent with her wonderful
gift and those who were privileged
to hear her will never forget the
pleasure she gave. Her interest and
Continued on Page Three)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
(Bv Associated Press)

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Nov. 3-Act-
ing President Lewis of the United
Mine Workers was enroute to Indian
apolis today to watch developments
in the Soft Coal Miners strike, from
his position as "onlooker" by reason
of a federal injunction restraining
him among others from directing a
strike program. He spent Sunday at
his home here. He declined to talk
about the plans of the miners Off
cials to combat the restraining order
set for a hearing on Saturday or to
say whether any policy has been for
mulated.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
Another Automobile
Accident at Lyndon

A Ford car owned by E. A. Pierce
of st. Johnsbury and driven by his
son, Wayland d. Pierce of Lyndon
was struck Sunday evening on the
Lyndonville road just opposite the
top factory and quickly put out of
commission. The acciednt was caus-
ed by a large seven passenger Chal-
mers car colliding with the smaller
car when the former car was trying
to pass team. Wayland Pierce suf-
fered the worst by the collision, hav-
ing his lip cut by glass from the
windshield, several teeth loosened and
his legs cut by bits of glass. Way
lands brother, kenenth, was also in
the car, but escaped with slight bruis-
es. Wayland Pierce is now at his
home in Lyndon and getting along as
comfortably as DoSSible.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
Mr.. White Dedicates
Well With a Banquet

The artesian we'll that John S
White recently had driven at his
home in Barent was very appropriate
ly dedicated Saturday night by ban
ouet to about dozen of his friends.
The following guests were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B Chase, Rev. and
Mrs. A. E. Gregg, William Morrison
Mrs. Dow, all of Barnet, Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer E. Smith and Charles T. Wal
ter, of st. Johnsbury. Mr.. White
was at his best as the genial host
and Mrs. White served a dinner that
was worthy of Delmonico. The affair
was entirely informal and greatly en-
joyed by all the participants.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
USED BIRD SHOT
ON HALLOWEEN
CELEBRATORS
North Danville Man Feared
Serenade In Which Blank
Cartridges Were Used

What had been gossiped about
town as terrible" shooting affair
on Halloween at North Danville was
Investigated by reporter for the
Caledonian-Record. There was Il
shooting but the seriousness of the
affair was greatly minimized.
A crowd of boys with a few men
went to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. ]. Hopkins, just outside of the
village on Friday night and some of
the party had revolvers in which were
blank cartridges. When near the
house the party began to shout and
fire off the guns.
Mr.. Hopkins, who is As years old,
and who has been tormented upon
previous occasions by boys of the
village, came to the door and began
to fire from shot gun which was
filled with bird shot. Several Of the
boys had narrow escapes from in
jury. A boy named Cook, who works
for Benjamin Stevens, received n
scratch from bird shot on hfs right
hand.
Morris and William Hubbard re.
ceived shot in their clothes but it did
not penetrate the cloth TO do any in
ury to the boys.
Allen Sanborn, who is guardian Of
Mr.. Hopkins, said he had received no
word that the officials were TO take
any action or that the parents of the
boys would make any complaint The
sympathy of the village appears to ne
with MI. and Mrs. Hopkins. The,
opinion was freely expressed that it
was time the boys were less law
less upon such nights as Fourth of
July aad Halloween.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3-Attor-
ney General Palmer today informed
coal miners who protested against
the strike injunction that the govern
ment stood ready "to do everything
in its power to facilitate an inquiry
into the merits of the controversy,
but in the meantime, the law must be
enforced and combinations to stop
production, cannot be tolerated"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
Newport Officers
Raid Boat House

Sheriff Everett Hin and Constable
Ora A. SWEET made a raid upon the
boat house of Charles r. Moore in
the Restaurant building at Newport
Saturday night and seized a little
more than a quart of liquor The Of
ficers were certain there was consid-
cradle more whiskey hidden but their
search failed to reveal it.
Moore was not arrested States
Attorney Frank d. Thompson .., has
instituted an investigation into the
matter 1t was learned today that
Moore had left for Canada on busi-
mess trip
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03

Speaking on the need of Red Cross
support Livingston Farrand, chair
man of the central committee, said:
There is, in every individual, per-
haps, a desire to serve. The Red
Cross merely offers a channel for the
expressions of this desire in the group
or community. 1t is but the whole
neighborhood acting as any two
neighbors do when they help each
other out in time of trouble.
The Red Cross goes in to meet the
dislocation of that social machinery
which, in larger placse, is more read
lily available for supplying the need
of the moment. In simpler words, the
Red Cross is "just folks" working to-
gether--not primarily a group of ex-
perts who know, trying to help those
who do not know.
The simple implements and devices
of the small place become the insti-
tutions, hospitals and dispensaries of
the city. But in both instances, the
Red Cross typifies the same thought
of those who suffer, the same disposi-
ton to make quickly available what
ever is required to relieve distress,
the same dependence of each on the
other what was Immortality phrased
by the Pilgrim Fathers, when, in
founding their little colony in the
wilderness, they vowed themselves
"straightly tied to all care of each
others good, and of the whole by
everyone, and so mutually"
No health center, large or small,
is more than a shell until it is filled
with this spirit, and this spirit does
not dwell alone in hospitals and am
ply equipped city clinics. 1t shines
forth equally from the first aid cabi-
net in the country grocery store. In
the eyes of the Greatest Mother, all
who work in her cause are equal, and
their spirit is one, though their works
be many. This is what the words
really mean when we say that the
Red Cross stands for democracy and
humanity.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
AWAIT COMfPEER}S PLAN TO SETTLE COAL STRIKE
LATE NEWS BULLETIN
(By Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Nov. "a final
vote this week on ratification of the
peace treaty is proposed in a unani-
nous consent agreement drawn up for
presentation to Senate today by ad-
ministration leaders. Apparently con-
templating the possibility of dead
lock over reservations the agreement
provides that after this week, the
treay, if not ratified, can be laid aside.
Under the plan advanced as a counter
to Republican leader Lodges pro-
posal for final vote Wednesday, reser-
vations would be disposed of today
and ratification voted on Thursday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
RED CROSS
DRIVE STARTS
With BOOM
American Legion Boys are
Going Over the Top" Again
In Membership Drive

The Third Red Cross membership
drive in st. Johnsbury is in charge of
the members of the American Legion
and the young men did splendid work
Sunday. Being a fine day the boys
did not find everybody at home and
are still at it. If anyone is misse
they can send their dollar to the Ar
mory as it is the intention of the can
vassers to see everybody.
One of the strongest endorsements
Of the Red Cross comes from the not
cd Catholic prelate, Cardinal O'Con-
nell, who has sent the following let
ter to C. F. Weed, Metropolitan
chairman of the Third Red Cross
roll call committee, giving mis- en-
dorsemcnt of the roll call campaign:
Ny dear Mr.. Weed
"The great and noble work accom-
plished by the Red Cross is so we'll
and widely known that any individu-
al Endorsement of it seems unneces-
sary.
"What it did in deeds of mercy
during the great war can surely new
er be forgotten. God alone can know
the full story of its wonderful and
impartial benefcence.
Il feel sure that every man and
woman OF America will want their
names inscribed upon its roll that
they may feel that they have at least
some share in the great good it is ac-
complishing.
"May God bless this great work of
mercy and all those who do their part
in aiding and encouraging it.
81 am, dear sir,
Faithfully yours,
"W. Card. O'Connell."
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
(Bv Associated Press)

GENEVA, Nov. 3-The Germans
have started dismantling the Istein
fortress north of BAIL. The work is
progressing under Allied officers sup
ervision. The fortress was esuipped
with long range guns commanding
the German and Swiss shores of the
Rhine for long distance.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Nov. 3--The back
bone of the Longshoremen's strike
was believed broken today when a
full force of men employed at the
Chelsea piers returned to work. The
district has been regarded as the stra-
tegic center A majority of the radi-
cal element among the strikers were
employed there.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
Presidents Offer For Arbitration Is
Still -Open---Leaders Are
O ptomistic

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3-Labor officials declined to-
day to discuss reports that Samuel Gompers President
OF the American Federation of Labor had suggested
In some labor circles there was hopeful view of the
situation At the White House it was said President
Wilson's offer for arbitration still was Open
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
AT HOME

l. Organization of the nations Health
forces by cooperation with existing
agencies and by Independent action in un-
organized communities. Education of
housewives, school children and other
groups in food preparation, home hygiene
and care Of the sick.
II. Expansion Of Home Service in those
communities where no similar service ex-
lists to provide the, same help to civilian
families that has been given families of our
fighting men. In ninety per cent of the
Home Service communities there existed
no similar agency.) Providing an Informa-
ton Service to explain facilities offered by
the government and private sources In
spring cooperative effort to make COM
munities safer and better places in which
to live.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
IN EUROPE

I. Relieving distress among war suf-
ferers and helping their countries
recover from the war. Aa
II. Distribution of surplus stores do
mated by the American army.
III. Helping the war orphans in Europe
through the Junior Red Cross.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
= AMERIC CANISM PLUS

The Red Cross, while fulfilling Americas obi
CATION to the stricken peoples of Europe must
respond to the call at home to meet the greater
peace-time responsibilities revealed by the ces-
sation of war. This means:
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast
Quarter of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03
The Weather

Cloudy and warmer to-
night ard Tuesday. Prob
ably rain Tuesday
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-11-03

III. Emergency relief in epidemics and
disaster.
w. Permanent duty with the Army and
Navy.
V. Helping the nations fighters back
to civilian life.
i've
vi. Child welfare work.
VII. First Aid.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

new travel festival include up in
the Air with the Marines" the most
sensational aviation pictures ever
hlmedS thrilling canoe trip
through the South American Jun
giles to Kaieteur Falls: exquisitely
cOlored scenes Of peaceful southern
France; a life-like reproduction in
clay of the popular Red Cross pos
ter Greatest Mother in the World:
unique freak film, called
Scenic Distortions" which reveals
a number Of grotesque and puzzling
effects; and Capturing Wild Ami
mails Alive in the Rockies" in which
a daring hunter demonstrates his
skill and nerve in roping black
bears and other ferocious beasts of
the wilds with only a lariat as a
weapon.
The program will, of course, in
clude Mr. Howes newest animated
caricatures, for which the Howe en-
tertainment is famous. These new
screen cartoons are the funniest and
most entertaining yet turned ont by
the Howe animated art laboratories.
f. NJ. Newman will begin his an
nual Traveltalks season next Friday
evening at the Oliver theater with
Paris. 1918" Many strange and
thrilling scenes await those who
wonder what Paris is like today.
Mr. Newman with government ap-
prevail was accorded unusual privil-
eyes to photograph all he saw and to
travel where he wound. In this
Traveltalk you will better realize the
important part played by French
women. They have no false pride
about the indignity of labor. With
out their aid it would have been i'm
possible for France to have continued
in the war. In motion pictures,
color views and word story, you will
witness the memorable fourth Of
July festivities when the survivors
of teau-Thierry-our wonderful
marines marched through the streets
OF the city greeted by a throng such
as Paris had never before seen. Big
Bertha was Smelling Paris at inter-
walls of twenty minutes and squad
rons of German gothas made their
nocturnal visits while Mr.. Newman
was there. In motion pictures, you
will see thousands of our happy, smil-
ing lads from all ports of the coun-
try arriving in France and entrain-
ing for the front. landmarks so
familiar TO the tourist OF pre-war
times present a strange appearance
you will do we'll to Danish from your
minds all previous Impressions gain
ed from reading or travelling.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

act in The Fortune Teller" at Siam
ford. Conn. tomorrow night.
Otis SINNERS revival of THE
Honor Of the Family" is so success
full it is to be given in New York.
THE Merrie Month of May" is the
title OF the play in which Ruth Chat
terton is to star.
Eugene Cowles, baritone, and
singers who were heard in South
Bend in days when light musical
entertainment meant much more
than is does now, are in the cast of
"Chu Chin Chow at the Auditorium,
Chicago. where audiences of i'm
mense size are gathering daily to
witness what critics generally agree
upon as being the most elaborate
stage production of the time. It was
made by Elliott, Comstock and Gest.
Word from London has It that the
perennial "Chu Chin Chow" is well
over its thOusandth consecutive per
Torrance at His Majesty's, being
now the ranking attraction of the
city in point OF longevity. Further
more, its bOx-office takings con-
tinue to be phenomenal-s16,0 600
and $4,000 weekly. although in its
third year. Tn this country the piece
is exhibiting almost an equal sturdi-
ness. Its road receipts, as a matter
OF fact, are far in excess Of the Lon
don figures due to the fact that
it is being played in huge auditor
iums. A conservative estimate has it
that the production will return a
profit Of 100000 to its American
managers this season.