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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
RAILROADS PLACE
- EMBARGO ON
~ SHIPMENTS
Serious Effect o. business
In st. Johnsbury If Or
der Continues

An order issued by the Boston
and Maine and the st. Johnsbury
and Lake Champlain railroads decla-
ing an embargo on carload shipments
! fl ON st. Johnsbury, if it remains III
effect for many days, will have a Sc
ricus effect on business in that town.
| The two railroads are attempting to
supply large number Of empty cars
to the Quebec Central railroad and
St. Johnsbury shippers ARE made to
sutfe..
Under this order tho L. and T.
! Fairbanks and Co., the Mcleod Mill
ing CO., Skinner Lumber Co., e. I.
and H. X. Idc Co., and smaller con-
Gems, which ship in carload lots, will
be unable tv make deliveries, All of
the grain business of the Mcleod
Milling Co. and the ide's arc done in
carload lots If the order is con-
tinued next week these plants would
undoubtedly be forced to shut down.
IL iSTeportcd that the order is the
result of the war and the promises
OF the Interstate Commerce Commls-
slon for, certain commissions for
cars which they had made to the
Quebec railroad. The promise of the
railroad was given to deliver a GER
tain number OF empty cars to the
Quebec road to care for certain
shipments. The time has come when
these promises must be made good
and owing to the nationwide car
shortage the St. Johnsbury District
la, been drawn upon foY large
number OF empty cars.
The injustice of the entire matter
comes in the fact that some Of the
dealers have their warehouses full
anG cannot unload cars which they
have on their sidinss until they can
load out cars at the same time. The
railroad orders says that all empty
ears must be rushed to Newport a.
soon as possible to be delivered to
the Grand Trunk road.
ST. John5bury business interests
have taken the matter up with Sona-
tors Dillingham; and Page and Con-
crcssman Dale to see if there is not
;Cme immediate relief, If continued
intc next week it would mean seri-
Gus blow to business in ST. Johns
bury.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
FARM BUREAU
HOLDS ANNUAL
JOINT SESSION
County Agent Leland Wood
Delivers Inspiring Mes
sage to Farmers

The annual meeting Of the Called
cnia Farm Bureau and Association
be ught members and friends from al
parts of the county today to attent
the Joint sessions at the Armory ano
az Athcnaeum Hall. The meetings
were OF tremendous value to the mer
as we'll MS the women who attended
An important feature of the
morning session at the Armory wa
the annual report of County Agcn'
Leland Wood. 1t was his last re-
por.. to the bureau as he leaves sool
to become secretary of the Plymouth
Creamery organization; with head
quarters in Boston.
Mr.. Wood gave an inspiring out
look to the work of the farmers anC
Of the farm bureau. He summed u
his report as follows;
"F'irst: Line up with that grca
Bureau Federation. Find the none.
somewhere with which to pay you
share OF the expense of this move
ment.
Second: Every man who is no
already a member join the New Eng
land Milk Producers Association
Ills organization is performing (
real service for you farmers and be
lieve me, Mr.. Pattee is responsible
for whatever profits you may haVt
made during these past few years.
Third: Study the Maple Sugar
Industry. If you are to receive a fai1
price for your maple products yor
Continued on page fve)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
, EIGHT MORE DIVORCES
/ -- GRANTED BY COURT

The divorce c15c of Melvin M
Berry against Edyth NJ. Berry was
beard Friday morning and a divorce
was granted for wilfull dcsertion, Mr
berry was represented by GVy W
Hid.
Mary M. Turgeon was given a di-
vcrcc from A. @. Turgeon for wilfuI
dcsertion. Mrs. Turgeon's lawyc:
was Guy W. Hill.
H. the divorce case of Agnes II
Young against Alfred +. Young q
divorce was granted for neglect to
support ard the custody of the minol
children was given to the libelant
She was also given as alimony the
res idence in Passumpsic. Mrs
Young was represented by Guy W.
Hill.
In the divorce case of Elwin f.
Dresser against Beatrice E. Dresser
a divorce was given to the petitioner.
Nathan A. Norton appeared for MI.
Dresser.
France; Leach was granted di-
vcIcc from George Leach on Friday
although the case was heard some
4; Us past. James B. Campbell ap-
pcared for Mrs. Leach.
Lena W. Belanger was granted Il
divorce from Frank l.. Belangcr.
Mrs Bclangcr was represented by
Fcrtcr, Writer'S g. Longmoore.
Willard w. May against Maud f..
May was heard on Thursday of last
week and divorce was granted Fri
Cay. Dutton G. Shepard appeared for
NJ. May.
Fllery f. Pierce was given a di-
vorce from Florence E. Pierce for
adultery. Scarlcs g. Graves appear
ol for Mr.. Pierce and Porte, Whites
& Longmoorc for Mrs. Pierce.
The tort action Of Lavancha Beau
mar against Clayton NJ. Blake was
held open until Wednesday, June %
James b. Campbell represents the
plaintiff and n: Bake is defended
by N A. Norton and Guy w. Hill.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
TELLS DRAMATIC
STORY OF FLIGHT
OF CARRANzA
Diary of Italian journalist
Gives Vivid Picture of
Last Hours of EX-Ruler
(By Associatd Press)


MEXICO CITY, June ia diary
written by Aldo Baroni, an Italian
Journalist, gives vivid picture Of
the flight of President Carranza and
his expedition of 10000 persons from
Mexico City in the vain effort to
reach Vera Cruz in safety. 1t leads
III to the moment when the word was
rasscd in the expedition to ''save
yourselves who can, the trains were
Abandoned, Carranza bade Scnor
EaIoni goodbye and began the march
into the hills which ended in his
death.
The diary discloscs the fact that
Carranza sevidcntly forSaw his end
for Scnor Baroni quotes him as say
ia.S when he left the train to take re-
iuye in the hills: "You saw me
start my first journey in 1913 and
you will see my last in 1920" Parts
Of the diary as published by Ell Uni
rorsal read:
II followed Don Venustiano when
hn left Saltiallo IN 1913 with 800 men
III MS HtlolC HlONt etSdillHt iictt' w.
Today | am leaving the capital with
him to be, probably, witness of his
end. | am writing seated on a bag
Of rice in the Presidential supply car.
The disorganization which prevails
in the station yards is terrible. No
body has the power to organize any
t!1ing. The expedition appears IKE
rome to Africa (rcferring to the en-
1rr ops amount of baoga"e( | just
saw in cage thelions of Barragan
that used to arouse the wonder of
-
Continued on page fve)
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
REPORTED ATTEMPT
OF EX-EMPEROR'S LIFE

DOORN, Holland. June 19An at
empt against the life Of former en-
)eror William Of Germany was made
.ccordng to persistent rumors here.
Details of the reported attempt to rs
assinate the former emperor were
5eiled in mystery but it is now as
,erted that William escaped without
INJURIES A villager at first thought
be a Belgian but later iden flied as
| German, is said to have enterd he
,astlc by the use Of false permit
and to have killed count Hollcnzol-
crn.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19

James J. Dowdell, general mcrchan-
disc manager of the store and C.
Slawtor, clothing buyer, were also ar
rested on similar charges. All lhrec
are charged with making profits IN
clothing of nom 30 to 275 p2r cent.
James j. Price, special agent of
The lying squardon invest eating the
Gimbel firm said the specific charges
on which warrants were served today
represented selection out of 1856,
which have been laid before the grard d
jury. Charges of prcfiteeiing in the
sale of foodstuffs are pending against
the firm of Gimbcl brothers in Phil.
adelphia.
One of the highest profits alleged
to have been made was at an 9dvor-
Used sale of mems clothing. The in
dictment charges that a suit costing
$33 was sold for S75. Other charges
were that $3.50 morhair suit was
sold for $50 and a $15 suit for $33.75
and another suit costing $3.50 was
sold for S15.
The agents making the complaint
said they had been investigating in
the Gimbel store for two weeks and
they had gone to Mr. Gimbel a few
days ago and informed him of rro-
fits made in clothing. According tc
agent John J. Mitchell, Mr.. Gimtel
placed the responsibility for the al
legged mark-up on Mr.. Slawter and
threatened to discharge him.. Nit
chell said Mr.. Gimbel was amazed
when informed of the sale prices OF
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
HARDING GIVES UP
VACATION PLANS

WASHINGTON, June 19-Sena-
or Warren G. Harding, Republican
presidential nominate today had tcn-
,orarily abandoned his plan for tax
nc a vacation and remained in
Washington for further conferences
18th party leaders. 1t was said these
Cnferenccs held for the purpose Of
ecrning the view Of and bringing
rpether in harmony various party
&ctions likely would be continued
ntil the nominee leaves for his home
l Marion, O., where he will be no.i
ed of his nomination on July 5.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
the clothing and was much purtur-
bed when arrested.

the clothing and was much purtur-
bed when arrested.
The above story of alleged profit
eering shows the need of Vermont
people to trade in their home stores.
The so-called "swecpiiig mark downs
SO glaring told in big metropolit an
newspapers are more often "malk-
ups. Trade with the man you know
who, does business with you year in
and year out and you will avoid the
"profteer." ED.
AGREEMENTS ON PRICES
ARE UNLAWFUL
WASHINGTON, June 19-Warn-
ing that agreements between manu-
facturers and dealers which prevent
dealers from reducing the selling
prices OF manufactured articles, is
unlawful, was sounded today by the
department of Justice as part of its
campaign to lower the cost of living.
Indictments recently were obtained
against the Colgate Co. Atty. Gen
Palmer stated, claiming criminal vio-
lations of the Sherman act for pro-
curing agreements with dealers to
adhere to fixed resale prices. Cen
cral reduction in prices is expected
by officials of the Department as the
res ult of the clear definition Of the
law as it is pointed out that many
merchants have been unable to CO.
operate in the campaign to lower liv-
irg cost because Of. the fixed prices
or certain manufactured articles.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
LEJEUNE is MADE
HEAD OF MARINE CORPS
WASHINGTON, June 10

WASHINGIUN, June I3-Ap-
rointment Of Major Gen. John A.
Leieune as majors general, command
ant OF the marine corps to succeed
Major General George Barnett was
arnounced today by SECRETARY Dan
icli. Gen. Lcicunc commanded the
+; nous second division when it
broke the German line in the Mcusc-
AIgonnc offensive.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
TWO VERMONT CITIES
LOSE OVER 700 EAl

WASHINGTON, June 19-Mont-
pclier, VT, has population of
7,125 and Barre, VT, 10,008, ac-
cording to an announcement today
by the census bureau. Montpelier
sic wed a 10 year decrease of 731 or
SIS per cent; Barre decreased, 726,
or 6.S per cent. The population of
New Haven, CT, was given as l62,390
an increase of 28,785, or 2l.5 per
cent.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
MILITIA GUARDS
COLORED PRISONERS

DULUTH, Mimi, June 19-Na-
t.oral guardsmen from the state en-
c9mpment Of Fort Smelling arrived
here early today to reinforce the
guard about the st. Louis county Jail
where IA negroes are being held in
connection with an attack upon q
young white girl. The soldiers are
armed with machine guns and rifles
ard will have orders to shoot to kill
ii necessary to uphold the law.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
MCADOO REFUSES
TO BE CANDIDATE

NEW YORK, June 19William G.
McAdoo, who has been considered
hv party leaders as one Of the plin-
opal candidates for the Democratic
Presidential nomination, announced
Ii s. night he would not permit his
ramc to go before the San Francisco
Convention. This decision" he
said, SIS ilrevocablc, as the path of
duty seems to me clear and unmiS-
(; kablc.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
AFGHAN TROOPS READY
TO ATTACK BRITISH

LONDON, June 10-A wireless
di. patch from Moscow today de-
clares that Afghan troops are con-
ccrtrating at the Indian-Afghan
frontier in order to attack the Brit
ish in India.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
FIRE DESTROYS
TOWN OF RIVERPORT

HALIFAX, n. s., June 19--The
business section OF the town of Riv-
-rport, Luncnburg County, was dcs-
rcyed by fire this morning at an cs-
mated loss o. 100000.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
BEEBE SOCCER TEAM
ISSUES CHALLENGE

The Bcebe Soccer football team
wants a game for Saturday, July 3.
Ills team issues a challenge through
the Calcdonian- Record to any soccer
football team Of the St. Johnsbury
district for that date. Communica
ton should be addressed to Friedrich
W. Emslie sccrctary-trcasurer of the
Bccbe Soccer club of Bcebe, Que.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
Arrest Of Head of Gimbel Bros. Firm
Shows Alleged Sale Of $33
Suit for SIS
(Bv the Associated PreSs)

NEW YORK, June 19-Frederick Gimbel first vice.
president of Gbe brothers with branches in MANY
cities was arrested today by the Department of Justice
agents on charge of profteerng in clothing
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
EXPOSE METHODS OF LARGE CITY SALES
SELECT DENVER FOR
NEXT LABOR CONVENTION

MONTREAL, June 1o-Denver,
Colo, was selected by the American
Federation of Labor today for its
1921 convention.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19
The Weather

Fair tonight and Sunday
raising temperature. Mod
crate west winds.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-06-19

Continued on page fve)
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
No Severe Weather Likely.

WASHINGTON, Feb. High winds
and SHOWS continued today in northern
New England. The bureau announced
however, that the storm which has
swept the North Atlantic coast for the
greater part of the week should pass
beyond the range of the United States
tonight. Its center is now over Halifax
and it is moving eastward rapidly. No
severely cold weather will follow in the
wake of the storm, according to the
government forecaster.
Temperatures today in New England
and elsewhere along the coast are only
slightly below the freezing point. Us.
ually, it was said, severe weather fol
lowed winter storm.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
FARM BUREAU TO
MEET HERE FEB. 20
Group Meeting Decides on Date for
Proposed Annual Meeting-Mem-
bership Fee Increased.

In the group meeting in the Farm
Bureau Office Yesterday afternoon plans
were made for the postponed annual
meeting of the association, which will
be Friday. Feb 90, and the original
committee which was to plan for the
annual meeting will meet early in the
week to arrange for speakers and other
details
1t also was voted unanimously, on
he motion of w. s. Fem of Westmin-
ster, a member of the executive COM
mittee, to instruct the Farm Bureau
secretary to begin the membership cam
paign at once A circular letter will be
sent out, asking every member to re
new his subscription to the organiza-
tion and later the customary mem
bership canvass by the several town
directors will be conducted.
On recommendation of the executive
| committee it was decided to make the
membership fee for 1920 two dollars
| instead of one dollar, as it has beer
heretofore. This will mean that / OF
| the l3 Farm Bureaus in Vermont have
placed their membership dues on tn,
higher basis.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
WEST RIVER BRANCH
STILL TIED UP
No Service on THAT Railroad Since
Thursday Noon-Rural Carriers
Not Able to Complete Routes.

All indications pointed last night to
one of the worst days for travelling
known here in some time. but the sleet
which began falling late in the afternoon
turned to light snow and this was fol
lowed by a heavy wind, which has con
tributed to rough travelling conditions.
At noon today neither the Wilmington
nor the Jacksonville stages had started
from the local postoffice and it was not
known there whether they would at
tempt to make the trip. Neither stage
made its trip yesterday. None ef the
rural letter carriers were able to make
their full round yesterday although all
started out. All win start again today
but it is not expected that they win be
able to get through.
Telephone service was exceedingly
heavy again yesterday and the operators
were kept busy at the switchboards this
forenoon.
Steam railroad traffic has been inter
fered with to the extent of delays on the
main lines but mp the West River
Branch there has been no service since
i Thursday noon.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
A Personal Estimate

One Of a family that for three gener-
ations has been conspicuously identified
with Brattleboro's business activi-
ties, J. Harry Estey was typical
example of successful business man
hood in its best sense Although hard
ship and privation were not part of his
aarly life, he nevertheless knew what it
was to face and grapple with the exi-
9encies Of, business management. Since
The sudden death of his father,lS years
1go he had shared with his older broth
he management Of the company
which has made the name of Estey
hnown in all parts of the world, and
his sound judgment, enthusiasm and
constant application were invaluable
factors in the growth of the concern.
Harry Estey not only liked to build
organs but took keen enjoyment in ex-
planning the methods of their construc-
ion TO others. His knowledge of music
was net confined to its mechanical side
but found expression in a discerning
taste for the works of the best com
posers and 2 sincere enjoyment of their
rendition. He was an enthusiastic be-
lever in the wholesome influence OF
music and found pleasure in the part
his company played in widening that
influence. In short, he found Joy in his
work, and on that account was able tC
| give it the very best there was in him
! Prominently identified with the Yer
| mont National Guard over period OF
years which included its service in The
| Spanish American war. Mr. Estev tool
an intense interest in America 5 par
in the recent world conflict Through
out the struggle and afterward it wa.
a constant source of regret to him tha
circumstances made it impossible fo
him to serve his country "over there
III an active capacity, and it was doubt
less this feeling that led him to EN-
ter so wholehear{edly into every form
of war activity which presented itself
As head of the local Red Cross canteel
he served conscientiously and enthusi
astically for many months, doing worl
hat oftentimes savored of drudgery i
a manner that brought comfort and en-
] CotI stSciHtht. 10 huAuEcuS -ol llFeC
. hungry and lonesome doughboys.
Although his business duties were en-
crossing and necessitated spendin
, much time away from home Mr. Este
nevertheless took en- active interest i
every movement pertaining to Brat
tleboro 5 welfare. He rendered valuabl
service as chairman of the general con
lI'ontinled ON PAGE 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07

Brattleboro people were shocked and
saddened this morning on receiving
news from Boston of the death of ].
Harry Estey, treasurer of the Estey
Organ Co. of Brattleboro, which oc-
CURED about O'Clock in the Parker
House With few exceptions the people
had no knowledge that Mr. Estey was
not in his usual health, which had not
been of the best the past few years.
Death was due to a hard cold which
developed into grip and overburdened
his heart, already weak Mr.. Estey
was - years old
Mr. and Mrs. Estey were in Balti-
more the first of the week on account
Of the illness in a hospital there of
Mrs. Estey's brother, Charles Chase of
Louisville KY Mrs Estey returned
home on Wednesday, Mr.. Estey stop
ping in New York to attend the music
dealers convention. He went Wednes-
| day to Boston on business, and at that
time he had cold and did not seem
! we'll
On Thursday he became worse and
went to bed, and yesterday Mrs. Estey
and Mr.. Estey's brother, Col. J. Gray
Estey, went to Boston, although the
physician thought there was no cause
/ for alarm. Last night as late as 10
o clock his condition did not appear to
/ be especially serious and the physician
| said his illness might be called either
grip or influenza but later his heart
action became affected. While at his
cottage at Spofford lake last summer
| he had heart attack from which it
was thought for a time he would not
recover
The body viii be brought here to.
night, and the funeral will be held Mon
day at ? O'Clock, but whether at the
house or the First Baptist church is
not known by the relatives here
Friends are kindly asked not to send
flowers. Mr.. Estey's mother, Mrs. Jul.
ius J. Estey. was with relatives in Cam
bridge, \. Y, when she received news
of her son s death. She is expected
, to reach home this afternoon.
When news of Mr.. Estey's death
came the Estey Organ Co. S employees
were notified that the plant would be
closed today and Monday.
Julius Harry Estey was born in Brat
! tleboro July 9, 1874, son of Gen. Jul
ius ]. and Florence Gray Estey. His
father, who was son of the foun-
der of the Estey Organ Co, Deacon
< Jacob Estey, succeeded Deacon Estey
I as head of the business and continued
as such until his death, which occurred
, early on the morning of March I, 1902
Harry Estey graduated from the Brat
: tleboro high school in 1892 and in the
9 same year took position in the Office
: of the Estey company, later becoming
n its treasurer, also treasurer of the Estey
: Piano Co. of New York
e On July 26, 1905. Mr.. Estey resigned
/ as adjutant of the First Infantry, Yer,
| Continued on Page 81
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-07
INTERESTING TALK
ON HOUSING PLANS
Member of Wen-Known Construction
Firm Outlines Methods of Meeting
Tenement Shortage.

Between 25 and 80 men listened to
an interesting talk on housing condi-
tions by Lewis H. Allen of the Fred T.
Ley Construction CO., of Springfield
Mass, in the Vermont Wheel club rooms
last evening, and while no definite ac
ton was taken toward relieving the 10
cal tenement shortage Mr. Aliens dis
course and the discussion that followed
produced much valuable information on
this important public need.
At the outset Mr. Allen pointed out
that conditions following the war have
made house construction from an in
yestment standpoint Improbable, and
for that reason many communities have
been obliged to resort to organized efforts
to relieve the housing conditions. He
outlined the methods by which these
movements have been put through in diff
ferent places and gave figures showing
the greatly increased cost of construction
over what it was a few years ago In
his opinion this cost is likely to remain
high for number of years to come, and
as long as it does the problem of provid-
ing homes can be solved only by coop
erative action on the part of those whose
business success depends on an adequate
supply of labor. Mr.. Allen said the di-
rect financial return was not the only
thing to be considered, and presented fig
ures to show the indirect benefit that
comes through increased trade volume
etc. Under present costs, he said, five
room house could not be built for less
than $1,000 outside the expense of the
land. He also said that in the average
American community rent advances have
not kept pace with other things