davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
@. R. {. DANCE
IN NEWPORT is
BIG SUCCESS
One Hundred and Fourteen
Couples Enjoy New Years
Eve Celebration

The big New Years Eve ball held
in School Hall under the auspices of
the Ladies, Auxiliary of the Order
! of Railway Conductors was COM
plete success both socially and finan~
cially. The success of the entertain
ment can be attributed to the efforts
of Mrs. Charles Hayes and other mcn>
bers of the auiliary who had charge
of the affair. These women did fine
wrok and left nothing undone to make
certain good time for everyone. Il
One hundred and fourteen couples
Continued on page 81
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02

CONTINUED on page ~
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02

IN VERMONT
TO FIX PRICES
Gov. Clement Declined to
Select the Man and the
Government Will Act

Vermont is to have a fair price
commissioner to fix the prices of all
necessities of life and to work in con-
junction with the department of JUS
tice in the prosecution of profiteering
in the state.
V. A .Bullard, United States dis
trict attorney, of Burlington, has re-
ceived letter from Howard Figg,
special assistant to the United States
attorney-general, asking him to sub
nit names of competent men who
Continued on page ~
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
(By Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Jan. Admiral
Jellicoe, retired first lord of the
British admiralty, who has been on
tour of Canada mapping out ma
val policy of that country today Wis
tied the New York stock exchange as
the guest of Charles M. Schwab.
The visitors were greeted with cheers
by the brokers and clerks and busi-
ness was suspended during their call.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
LODGE TRIES TO REACH AGREEMENT ON TREATY

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast
Quarter Of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2--Authori-
tative denial of rumors that the Cana
dian government contemplated an
embargo on the export Of news print
paper has been received by the eBu-
reau of Commerce. Canadian mills
were said to be running to capacity
turning out 25,700 tons daily of
which 80 per cent is exported mostly
to the United States.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
Baby Secures Box of Pills and Takes
Fatal Dose-- --Mackinnon Home
Damaged by Fire

The New Year was ushered in in st. Johnsbury with
two fires the accidental death of young of Mr. and
Mrs. Carl w. Stinson and painful accident to Guy W.
Hill, leading attorney. The fires did heavy damage to
the fine home of Robert Mackinnon Of Morton Avenue
and burned the automobile Of Carl Hopkins
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02

Continued on page 81
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
(By Associated Press)

NORTH SYDNEY. N. s., Jan. :
The Canadian government steamer
Montcalm started early today on an
other attempt to reach Belle Isle
with supplies for the lightkeepers
there who are facing starvation. The
Montcalm will try to reach Belle Isle
by sailing around the east coast of
Newfoundland.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-02
CITY MISSION
GIVES PARTY TO
81 CHILDREN
Enjoy Dinner at Grace M. E.
Church and Theatre Par
ty at Please-U

The New Year was a very happy
day for cighty-seven boys and girls
and six mothers of st. Johnsbury
who were guests Of the City MISSION
at dinner and were given theater
nal.tv at the Please u in the after
noon. Every child went home from
the theatcr with bag of candy, al
orange and an apple and a Happy
New Year" EXPIRE sion that will not
wear off for months to come.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. g. Marshall, Mrs
Margaret Haywood and the st.
Johnsbury Lodge of Elks had the
pleasure of providing a days enter
tainment which will live long in the
memory of the st. Johnsbury chill
dren.
The children assembled at the City
Mission before noon and marched to
the Grace Methodist church where
the banquet hall had been very pref
tily arranged for the dinner. Mrs.
Haywood and her staff of assistants
had steam.ng hot dinner awaiting
their coming. The children marched
around the room taking their places
at the tables to music by Sargent
Bros. orchestra. These musicians had
very generously donated their ser
vices for the, occasion and played
throughout the dinner.
The menu consisted of fricasee
chicken, roast pork with jelly, mash
ed potatoes and mashed squash, +
rolls, milk, apple and mince pj> ee
cream and cake 1---e4--~--r
Rev.Georgc A. Martin ST
to the young people aft, tna H
There were II invite se 20
joy the affair.
After dinner om4 p
turned to the sre
boys Were aiaed 1 ias eE
nasium tHa eiils tHe ,>cs
At q they marched u .he ,case
U wtcae svec.a poerAro
: ean provided 0g M ~ IN
soa There wae at iss f""<
4 icble apcaaI aot sefe1d' teels =
r51d th er .Ae children VI
(Co1aar I on also 'ca)
-..,-.u.ss.s,.. 49,. 54.t-. ssssa
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
The Difference.
sneeZc.-Ad

"a traveller relates that in Peking
If wife dies and the husband fol-
lows her remains to the grave he is
not permitted to marry again." didact-
ically state Professor Pate. IF he
stays at home it is an intimatiOn that
he has further matrimonial ambitions
Here in America if the bereayed hus-
band weeps al the way to the Gene
terry and then it requires the united
efforts of several strong men to keep
him from precipitating himself howl
ing onto the grave the experienced on
lockers allow that in less than three
months he will be stepping about the
girls and declaring that a man is only
as old as he -ee-hee! hee feels"
City Star.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Alexandria.-The town council OF
| Pineville has adopted an ordinance
| providing for the submission to the
property taxpayers of the town at an
election to be held March 23, the
question of issuing bonds to the
! amount of $4,000 to be used for con.
structing system Of waterworks for
that town.
Plancheville.-The Holy Name So.
ciety of this place has elected the
following officers: P. o. Plauche,
president; F. NJ Plauche, vice presi-
dent; Donate Dufour, secretary; G. O..
Majeux, treasurer; Rev. Van Haver
director; P. A. St. Romani and Levy
Rabalais, ushers.
New Orleans. - After assaulting
Henry Bland, keeper at the House
away from him, Charles Williams.
alias big Boy" held the keeper at
bay while he escaped over the wall
of the prison yard.
Franklin.-Although the cane crop
was short. the price was high, aver
aging SIT ton, and this section
is in a prosperous condition, as shown
by the quarterly statements of the
banks.
Hammond.-At the monthly meet
ing of the Chamber Of Commerce the
necessity of making some arrange
ments by which farmers around Ham
mond growing cotton could dispose
of their product here was discussed.
Lake Charles.-A w. Carlson, for.
mer commissioner of finance of the
city of Lake Charles, whose case has
been before the court for the past
two days on a charge Of embezzling
$500, was acquitted by the jury.
Lafayetre.-J. Arthur Roy, sugar
planter, has been elected the first
chairman of the board of directors
of the First National Bank. 1t was
also decided to put profit-sharing
plan into effect
Lake Charles.-The capital stock |
Of the First National Bank of Lake |
Charles will be increased from $780,. |
900 to 100000 and the surplus will |
be increased from $4,000 to $150.0O0. |
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP,

A cold Is probably the most COM
mon Of all disorders ard when neglect
ed is apt to be most dangerous. Sta
tistics show that more than three
times as many people died from in
fuenza last year, as were killed in
the greatest war the world has ever
known. For the last flfty-three years
Boschee's Syrup has been used for
coughs, bronchitis, colds, throat ir-
ritation and especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient good nights
rest, free from coughing, with easy
expectOration in the morning. Made
in America and used in the homes Of
thousands Of families all over the
civilized world. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Colds
Break
Get instant relief with
"Pape's Cold Compound"

Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blowing
and snuffiing! A dose of "Pape's Cold
Compound" taken every two hours un-
til three doses are taken usually
breaks up cold and ends all grippe
misery.
The very first dose opens your
ages Of your head; stops nose running:
relieves the headache, dullness, fever
ishness, sneezing soreness, stiffness.
'Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest, surest relief known and costs
only a few cents at drug stores. 1t
acts without assistance. Tastes nice.
Contains no quinine. Insist on Pape'sl
ADV.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
THREE BUSINESS FIRMS AND
NINE OFFICES sUFF GR $780,
900 LOSS.
ORIGIN OF FIRE Is UNKNOWN
Department Has Difficulty in Prevent
ing the Flames From Spread
ing To Surrounding
Buildings.

Alexandria, La. = A fire which
caused loss of between SIS, 900 and
100000 occurred here when the
Katie building, a two-story brick
structure, corner of Third and Main
streets, was burned with its contents.
ThTe fire started about midnight,
leaving nothing but the walls stand
ing. The department had difficulty in
preventing the flames from spreading
to other buildings.
A part of the first floor was occu-
pied by Waldman, Tankel & Bauer,
Inc, who had just purchased and TAX
en- over the clothing and gents fur
nishing goods establishment of Mann
Bros, Ltd, and who contemplated re-
modelling the place and making other
extensive improvements. Their stock
was estimated to be worth $4,000
and it is stated was covered by in
surance.
Adjoining this was the clothing and
gents furnishing goods establishment
conducted by Dan E. Mann, who car
ried stock valued at $4,000, which
was insured for $4,000. In another
compartment of the same building
was located Tillman's Smoke House,
billiard and pool hall and confection-
cry establishment, Of which Sid Wex-
Ter was manager. The stock of this
concern was valued at $1,000 and
was insured for $4,000.
On the second floor were located
the offices Of the following concerns:
Studio; w. J. Opry, in
surance and real estate; Navy Re-
cruiting Station; DR.. H. C. Van Cott,
eye specialist; Southern Bithulithic
Company; DR.. F. N. Brian, physician
and surgeon; J. c.. Wysonz. dental
labortory; liQuidators of the Hudson
Company; DR.. J. H.
Company; Dr. j. H. Can
nOn
The effects Of all Of the above were |
totally destroyed. Some oftl.em car
ried insurance, but nothing like
enough to cover the losses
The fire is said to have started in
room No. 8, on the second floor, but
Its origin is unknown.
The building was owned by E. J.
Hardtner Of this city, who is pre-
sumed will rebuild Immediately.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
TAKE ASPIRIN ONLY
AS TOLD BY BAYER
"Bayer" introduced Aspirin to the
physicians over 1s years
ago.

To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions in each
unbroken package of 'Bayer Tablets
of Aspirin" This package is plainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The "Bayer Cross" means the gen.
uine, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over eighteen years.
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" can be
taken safely for Colds, Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Neuralgia, Lum-
bago, rheumatism, Joint Pains, Neuri-
It's, and Pain generally.
Handy tin boxes of II tablets cost
but a few cents. Druggists also sell
larger "Bayer" packages. Aspirin Is
the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture
of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylic-
acid.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
THEATER'S GOOD OLD days.
Example of Rough-and-Ready Meth.
DDS of Stock Companies Of the
Olden Time.

David BelaSco said at Theatrical
supper in New York:
Il hear a lot of praise bestowed %
the old stock companies. Well, the
old stock companies were all rght
in their roughand-ready way. TheyaI
hardly go down with us nowadays
"Once In the SOS | dropped in at
a stock performance in weston
town. The company had a score d
plays in its repertoire, and this play
I had dropped in on went very ns
gedly.
''In the third act climax the hen |
forgot his part, and after an embar
RAISING silence of about two minutS
hissed audibly to the pr0mpter:
whats the line"
"'What's the play?' the prompta
hissed back from his little box o
he grabbed up stack of two or thrH
dozen books and began to run throup
them feverishly."
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
CH|LLS, COLDS,
FEvERISHNEss
Black Draught Is Used by Virginia
Lady for Colds, Fever and
Other Troubles With
Fine Results.

Rocky Mount, Va.-Miss Mae Chit
wood, of this place, recently stated: Il
have used Black-Draught for colds and
stomach trouble and certainly have
found it very satisfactory.
When / would feel bad and fever
ish, as though 1 was taking q fresh
cold, would make a good cup Of
Black-Draught tea and 1t would soon
set me all right.
can recommend it as a splendid
laxative and gladly do so. You may
publish my statement"
When you feel chilly, tired, fever
ish, headachy and fear that you are
taking cold, take a good dose of the
old, reliable, liver medicine you have
heard so much about-Thedford'
1t is made from
purely vegetable ingredients, acts in
gentle, natural way, and by helping
to drive out poisonous waste matter
from your system, it will often, if
taken in time, prevent chill from de-
veloping into a cold.
Thousands Of people, during the past
10 yearO, have found Black -Draught of
benefit in Such cases
Try it, the next time you chill or
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Bowels Become Normal

liver livens up, bile flows freely
headache, biliousness, tongue-fur,
stomach-sourness. disappear when DR..
Kings New Life Pills get in their
natural, comfortable action.
Purgatives, never pleasantly correc-
tive sometimes habit-forming, should
not be taken to rack the system vio-
lently. Natures way Is the way of DR..
Kings New Life Pills-gently but
firmly functioning the bowels, elimi-
mating the intestine-clogging waste, and
promoting the most gratifying results.
Cleanse the system with them and
know the boon Of regular bowels. 25c.
at all druggists.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Fifty

The following came in the mail !:
A COB who had just been outtitted
by the merry testers over In the
clothes-issuing room was walking
down the road in critical contem-
plation of his tapping trousers.
An officer passed and the COB
failed to salute.
Look here, young man." said the
officer, didn't you notice my uni
form?'
"What are you kicking about"
answered the COB "look at the way
mine fits."-Great Lakes Bulletin.
Happiness doesn't consist of having
everything you want but in the ability
to get more.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31

Accept "California" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach. liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give 1t without fear.
Mother! You must say California"
ADV.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
CHEST CL0CCED UP
WITH HEAVY COLD?
Don't give it a chance to
"set in"-use DR.. Kings
New Discovery

THAT dangerous stage where a
cold or cough or case of grippe
tA4 might get the better of you may
be nearer than you think. Prompt
action with Dr. Kings New Discovery
will avert a long siege.
For fifty years 1t has loosened con.
gested chests, dissipated tight-packed
phlegm, broken vicious colds and
coughs. Give 1t to the youngsters
take it yourself. There viii be no disa-
greeable after-effects.
6Oc. and S1.20 a bottle. At your
druggists. Give 1t trial.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
To Have a Clear Sweet s.sin.

Touch pimples, redness, roughness
or itching, if any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum to
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere Csc each.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Comparisons,

"What an awful eater that man is
/ believe he takes a peck at every
mouthful."
THAT proves nothing on him in the
way of big appetite SO does bird"
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Wouldn't Recognize Him.

He-Will you love me if l give up
all my bad habits?
She-But, George, how could you ex-
pect me to love perfect stranger?-
London Answers.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Thouuht 1t Mental.

Gussie-The dentist told me that
had large cavity that needed filling.
Ethel-Did he recommend any spe-
cial course Of study?
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31

Some men who boast of calling a
spade spade would pass a snow shov-
ell without recognizing it at all.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31

Silence is anything but golden to
the poor girl who is dumb to the en-
treaties of wealthy suitor.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Appronriate.

He-"But why call her a self-made
woman?' She-"Because her face is
her fortune"
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31

Indigestion produces dsagreeable and
sometimes alarming symptoms. Wright 8
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
tive processes to function naturally. Adv.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
Never Sees 1t Now.

Mae-If we get divorce want
chance to see the child once a month.
Rae-But that would break your
record.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31
A Quick Customer.

"a new germ has been discovers
which makes it almost impossible w
people to talk"
You don't say so" exclaimed M|
Meekton. "Where do you buy H'
The St. Mary banner., 1920-01-31

A great many men reason in dr
Gle; that's why there is no end 10 lna
arguments.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
PIONEERS TO BE
AT CENTENNIAL
Pageant Costumes Will Be
Feature of Celebration June s.

Costumes similar to those worn by the
pioneers of Indianapolis will again be
worn by persons who will take part in
the centennial pageant to be staged in
the coliseum at the state fair grounds
Tuesday night, June s, celebrating the
one hundredth anniversary of the city
An appeal for old authentic costumes
was issued today by the general pageant
committee, of which II. D. Tutewiler is
chairman. All persons in Indianapolis
and Indiana who have old authentic cos
tunes are asked to communicate with
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Schofeld, 1928 last
Washington street, chairman of the cos
tune committee.
Women who will be willing to aid in
the sewing of costumes also are asked
to get in touch with Mrs. Schofield or
any of the following persons, all of whom
are members of the costume committees
Mrs. w. O. Bates, Mrs. Leo X. Fesler,
Mrs. Edgar r. Eskew, Mrs. Dora FB.
Evans, Mrs Isaac Born, Mrs. John d.
johnson and Mrs Edward Ferger.
Plans for the pageant are rapidly pro-
crossing.
George Somnes, director of the Little
theater company, will be the director of
the pageant, and already has started
group rehearsals.
w. o. Bates is the author of the
pageant book.
More than 5000 persons in all are ex-
pected to take partiin the pageant, which,
from present indications, will be one of
the most elaborate ever staged In In
dianapolis or the state.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22

in Peggy from Paris,1 and "Amorous
Star. melodious hit from THE South
erners,'f are among her song successes.
The music in Bubbles has been
written to suit the personality of the
local singers and dancers, who make up
the cast.
Bubbles" is not an opera. musical
comedy nor even farce, 1t is what the
name iuplies.' show full Of happy har
mony and dainty dancing.
Miss Florence Parkin, Mrs. Glenn Frier-
mood and Mis-. James Murdoch will take
the leading feminine roles.
Victor Richardson, Clarence Sweeney,
Russell Johnston, Charles Rauh, Charles
Williams, Thomas Nealis and Meredith
Nicholson make up the masculine players.
George Sofnmes is coaching the pro-
duction and Louis Pike is in charge of
the orchestra.
Mile. Theo Hewes has charge of the
ballet.
Mrs. r. Felix Geddes and Mrs. Rock
wood compose the general committee.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
France Pays Honor
to Will I'll. Brown

Will III. Brown of the Nordyke & Mar
mon Company has been made an officer
in the French Academy OF Art and
awarded the silver palm for his services
as a colonel in the motor transport corps
of the United States army during the past
war, according to announcement made
here.
Mr.. Brown was also a member of the
liquidation committee sent to France by
the United States government and was
cited for his services with the A. e. f.
by Gen. Pershing.
The latest honors from the French gov
eminent were included in a certificate
signed by L. Laffere, French minister of
public instruction, which arrived here
yesterday, having been forwarded by the
adjutant general of the army.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
USES OF ASPIRIN
TOLD BY "BAYER"
Bayer Company, who introduced
Aspirin Is years ago,
give advice.

When the Bayer Company introduced
Aspirin over eighteen years ago, physi-
clans soon proved It a marvellous help
In relieving Rheumatism, Colds, Head
ache, Neuralgia, Earache, Toothache
Lumbago, Neuritis, Aching Joints, and
Pain in general.
70 get this same genuine, world ia
nous Aspirin you must ask for "Bayer
Tablets of Aspirin" marked with the
"Bayer Cross" You will find safe and
proper directions IN every unbroken
package.
Handy tin boxes OF ~ tablets cost
only a few cents. Druggists also sell
larger "Bayer" packages Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture OF
Monoaceticac idester Of salicylicacid.-Ad-
vertisement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
Circus Bringing 200
Acts Here Saturday

A total of 200 acts, during which there
is not a dull moment, is the promise
held forth by the Wallace
circus, which will give exhibitions in
indianapolis Saturday afternoon and
night
Trained animals will vie with 300 hu-
man performers in the art of entertain
nent, amid color, thrill, comedy, beauty
and music.
Animal acts include that In which the
big elephant lies down upon his keeper,
stretches himself and "wiggles,' and the
startling act in which a man armed
only with a short stick enters big
steel cage and compels eight raging
lions to do his bidding.
Fifty clowns provide the comedy, and
there are boxing kangaroos. Perform
ers number 500.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
HORTAGE OF GAS
JUMPS MEAT PRICE
quickly Prepared Cuts Soar
Is Cents Per Pound.

Shortage of gas has caused a run on
steaks, chops and all quickly prepared
<epts of meats.
As a result. the price in neighborhood
neat shops has Jumped approximately
IS cents on the pound.
porterhouSe steak went from 40 cents
I" 55 cents and pork tenderloin from 60
cents TO T5 cents in one northside shop.
Sirloin and round steak also increased
IN price
The retailer said he could sell only
the hind quarters
The boiling. stew and roasting cuts
were left on mis- hands. as people were
unwilling to buy them on account of
the difficulties in cooking with the lin
tied gas supply.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
Auto Service Men
Meet Here May "a

The newly organized service division
Of the National Automobile Chamber OF
Commerce will hold its first annual con-
ventlon In Indianapolis May "a to %.
The service committee held a meeting
in Detroit last week. when a program
for the convention was arranged.
can the third day OF the convention
delegates viii visit local auto plants and
uIaAa studies of service departments.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-04-22
Maintenance Men
Investigate Books

DETROIT. April 22.-Investigation was
proceeding today into charges made pub
lie yesterday o. gross extravaganza
and ''irregularity" against Allan E. Bar
ker, former international grand presi,
dent of the Brotherhood of Maintenance
of Way and Railway shop Laborers, In
handling brotherhood funds.
The charges we're filed by four mem
bers of the brotherhood. who allege the
books show that over 100000 had been
spent and there are no entries t. show
the brotherhood had received anything in
return"
Barker recently resigned.