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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
WILKERSON-BIGGS.

A pretty wedding took place yes terday at 6::30 p. m. in the parlors of the Caddo hotel when Miss Edna Mae Wilkerson of Conway and L. V. Riggs of Little Rock, were united in marriage, Rev. Maurice Hall offici- ating. Preceding the ceremony AL bert Zimmerman sang "At Dawning," and Emmett Dews sang, Because" with Miss Jessie Mae Earle at the piano, after which the notes of Men delssohn's Wedding March was sound ed proclaiming the coming of the wedding party, which were Mrs. Mrs. Maurie Hall, matron; Miss Lucille Hall of Conway, maid of honor; Thurman Rowlett of Conway, best man; Francis Tarpley and Martha Jean Meador, flower girls; little Rad Pullen and Miss Lillie Mae Robey, ford Jenkins, ring bearer; Miss Virgie
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
BOY HAS CHANCE
 OF OVERSEAS TRIP

Editor Log Cabin Democrat
 A letter from Mir. w. J. Jernigan, state boys and girls club leader, an- nounces a prize that should attract the attention of the brightest boys of Faulkner county. The prize is a free trip to the Royal livestock show, London, England. This prize is addi- tional to the eight free trips to the International live stock show, Chicago, H., which have told you of before.
 To win this trip you must conduct a definite club demonstration 120 days prior to October IS. That is, you must be an active member of any one of the several club activities and take intensive training in live stock judg- ing. To accomplish this Mr. Jerni- gan suggest that the contestants as- semble at Fayetteville in August at our annual farmers short course for a weeks coaching, at which place and time MT. Jernigan will select the three best contestants to represent Arkan- sas at the international club judging 1oioSoe ct faIldllIet, be., oICODcI 10 u 23. At Atlanta thi steam of three boys will compete with other teams of other states. The team scoring highest will win the trip. The indi- vidual boy making the highest record will also win a trip, so if the other two of your team can not keep pace with you, you have chance for the trip.
 No boy is allowed to enter the con- test who has attended an agricultural school or taken part in any judging contest. This makes it much easier for the boys on the farm.
 l have in mind several boys in this county who could make the winning team, if we failed, guess several times before they departed for England whether it would be they or us.
 If interested write me at once.
 T. M. Williams, County Agent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
w. s. THOMAS.

Funeral services for William Sumpter Thomas, whose death occur red Thursday morning, were held this morning at the residence on Front street, conducted by Rev. c. M. Reyes, pastor of the First Meth odlst church. 1nterment of the body was in Oak Grove cemetery. Pall bearers were Jake T. Deal, Homer Wilkins, Fred Hobbs, J. M. Bolls, Charles C.. Holt and W. w. Francis.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
COMBINE TO FORCE
 ARMY BONUS BILL
fBv nited Preas

Washington, May 28.-A filibuster to force immediate action on the sol diers' bonus bill was started in the house of representative as soon as it had been convened this morning. Representatives Munsey, Republican, of Ohio, one of the leaders in the fight for the bill, refused to allow the chaplain to offer the customary prayer until a quorum was obtained, and then, with other Republicans friendly to the bill, announced they would measure should be brought up for fin al action.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28

Mrs. G. w. Ri"e of Little Rock ar rived this morning for visit to her Mrs. G w. A. Wilson and Mrs. J. R. Piercey.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
BENTON, FORDYCE
 CENSUS FIGURES
tBy United Press)

Washington, May 28.-The census bureau today announced 1920 popu- lation figures for two Arkansas towns, Benton and Fordyce.
 The population of Benton is 2,933, an increase of 1,225, or 71.7 per cent over 1910.
 The population of Fordyce is 2,996, an increase of POP, or 7.2 per cent over 1910.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
Look Ahead!

Don't handicap your fture success by permitting your eyes to become strained.
 Nave sure of your sight-know it's true condition. It is impos- slble to ascertain that without a thorough examination of your eyes, Take advantage of our skill and experience in sight testing. Learn whether you really need glasses or not.
 Call and see us today. We'll tell you frankly what your ought to do-you may do it or not, as you think best. The final decision rests entirely with you.
 J. H. Robinette
 Doctor of Ophthalmology
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28

ushers and ribbon bearers. The bride wore a gray suit, white hat with gloves and shoes to match.
 The bride will be remembered as a teacher in the Philadelphia high school last winter. The groom is with the Magnolia Oil Company at Little Rock.
 After the ceremony the happy pair left on No. 6 on their honeymoon trip. Philadelphia Daily News, May 27.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28

Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
BROTHERS FINED
 S3I,00O IN COURT
(By limited hress1

Syracuse, N. r., May 28.-Weeds, Incorporated, clothing firm at Binghampton, was found guilty of prohteering in violation of the Lever war control act, and was fined $3t000. Government representative establish ed in court today that the firm had made profits in excess of the maximum in the sale of clothing.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
KANSAS CITY GRAIN.
(By United Press1

Kansas City, May 28.--Wheat re- ceipts, 100 cars, market higher, No. 2 hard $3.Ci, No. red, $1.9O. Corn market steady, No. ? white $1.93 to $1.9h/
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
TO DROP JENKINS CASE.
tBy United Press !

Mexico City, May 2s.-It was learn ed from reliable sources here today that the revolutionary officials of Mex leo will drop the case against former American Consul Jenkins, which is now pending in the Mexican supreme court, Jenkins was charged with con- spiracy with bandits to secure the payment of a ransom for his release,
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
SEEK TO RECOVER
 MEXICAN MILLIONS
tBy United Pr@s)

San Antonio, Tex, May 28.-Legal action to recover between S50,000,OOO and $100,000,000 alleged to have been taken from Mexico by fleeing Car ranza government officials has been started in practical all the principal border cities by the new Mexican gov ernment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28

The population of Fordyce in 1910, according to the official census, was exactly the same as that of Conway, 2,794. The census figures for Conway are expected daily, as those of a large number of other Arkansas towns have already been announced. The popular opinion is that Conway's pop ulation for 1920 will reach or possib- ly exceed 4,500.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
SENATE PASSES BILL
 HELD BACK 12 YEARS
(By United Press)

Washington, May 2S.-Voting t5 to 21, the senate today passed the water power bill, ending long drawn olt fight of 12 years duration. The house had previously agreed on the measure as enacted by the senate and it now goes to President Wilson for sigma ture.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-05-28
KANSAS CITY LIVESTOCK.
(By United Pressl

Kansas City, May 28.-Cattle: re- ceipts 1,500, market steady, native steers S10.75 to $13.50. cows and heif- CTS SAYS to $13.25. Hogs; receipts, 5000, market steady, bulk sales s14.35 to $l4.70, heavy, $14 to $14.55.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
JURY FINDS
CASSIDY IS
. NOT GUILTY
st. JOhnsbury Young Man
ExOnerated from Charge
Brought Against Him

At the reopening at 1.30 p. m. M on
day of the trial of Dennis Cassidy hl
municipal court in st. Johnsbur'' on
the charge of breach of the peace,
counsel for the defence and the pro-
scouting attorney fol the state pre-
sented theil arguments to the julV,
which retired at 2.20. At about 2.2d,
the jury returned for instructions y
regard to the statute concerning
breach of the peace, and for the def
milton OF it. Judge Frye read the sta
tutc complete, explained it, and after
ten minutes more of deliberation, the
jury brought in a verdict of mot
guilty" Cassidy was therefore COM
pletely exonerated of the charge of
breach Of the peace which grew out
of a SUNDAY Gathering in two barber
shops in which liquor flowed freely
Later in the day, Felix Robidaux
of Manchester, N. H., and Joseph Re-
lation of st. Johnsbury anneared be-
fore Judge Frve and pleaded guilty. to
the charge of intoxication as result
of the same affair. Rabidaux was
fined S. and costs of S3820, and Re-
lation paid a fine of S. with costs Of
1895. The cases of Reuben Morrison
and Leo Horner, charged with intoxi-
cation. were continued for future
disposition at an indefinite date.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
Start of Today's Race Delayed
For Lack of Wind---Yachts
Off at 2.15
(By the Associated Press)

[By the Associated PreSS)
SANDY HOOK, July 27-'The fifth international
race postponed from Saturday because of too much wind
and declared off yesterday after thhe Resoute and
Shamrock had Aoundered around for four hours in a
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
AMERICAN LEGION
CARNIVAL DRAWS
BIG CROWD
Opening Night Finds Hun
dreds at Metal Trades
Shows on Gilman's Field

The Metal Trades Show drew a
large crowd at its opening night at
Gilman's Meadow, where children,
youths, blushing and unblushing
maidens, and so on up to the oldest
citizens mingled in one big bunch,
all watching with wide-eved interest
the remarkable feats of the Zenk
sisters, Viola, the snake-c -charmer, the
Broadway minstrels, Harrv .Katron,
the welterweight champion, who
meets all comers, and the MANY other
attractions of the manufactured
shows. Althouch the Ferris wheel
was not running last night. the merry
go round was hard at it from the
opening to the closing gun, and some
children took dozens of continuous
rides without gettin~ off their gal
loping steeds. In addition to the
shows, there were numerous opport-
unities to show skill OF luck.
The chit the coon and YOU get a
cigar was going strong but the
hard headed one at the receiving line
saved many cigars bv unusual agil-
ity. Baseball men with speed and
curves, OlnefS Wltn accurate Coilllol
all found it worth a good fat cigar
to hit him, while crowds watched
their efforts. Nearbv was a test Of
strength, "step right up and show
your strength men. Where are all
the strong men tonight? Right this
wav. right this way right this way"
And fright this way was the old
sledge hammer game. Strike the
block hard enough to ring the bell
three times in succession and you get
a cigar. Quite bunch tried this,
and not a few succeeded.
The combination of noise, bright
lights, novelty, and real entertainment
promises to bring out large num-
ber of St. Johnsbury people, and
since there is no admission Nrice on
to the fe1ld, IT Is d good place to To-
cate ones friends.
On band concert night, many are
expected from the districts around
ST. Johnsbury, and W. r. Knapp
Post, No. SO, of the American Legion
are countinp on raisin~ tidv fund
through the activities of the Metal
Trades Shows.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27

cam today, was ordered started at
2.15 p. m. At 12 o'clock, the usual
starting time, a postponement flag
was raised because only three knot
breeze Was Blowing.
At 1.45 the postponing flag was
hauled down.
The regatta committee announced
that the time allowance which Sham
rock must give Resolute would remain
at min. 40 sec.
At Las the signal was set indicat-
ing south southwest course for the
final race. This would give the yachts
a Is mile beat to windward down the
Jersey coast from the Ambrose chan
mel Gghtship to point off Asbury
Park, with run home.
The wind had picked up off shore to
about 8 knots but few spectators be-
lieved the yachts could finish within
the six hour time limit unless the
wind increases. Southwest wids US
ually blow stronger as the afternoon
advances and this probably was the
reason for ordering start.
The preparatory signal was sound
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
CAPT. BUZZELL
ESCAPES INJURY
IN AUTO CRASH
Two Auto Accidents Near
Newport and Drivers
Have Close Call

Two automobile accidents in
which the drivers of the cars escap-
ed serious injury almost bv a mir
acle have occurred near Newport with
in the past 48 hours.
Rather than collide head on with
with another machine. Capt. Regln-
aid Buzzell, commanding officer of
Co. l., and clerk at the Newport
postoffice, plouohed his high powered
roadster over sixfoot embankment
into a swamp on the Coventry road
near the Newport-Coventrv line at
about II o'clock on Sunday evening.
Although Captain Buzzell struck
telephone pole, cutting it almost in
twain and broke down three fence
posts in his journey down the steep
grade, the machine refused to turn
turtle and save for small damage
to the car and a severe shaking up for
himself, he was none the worse to-
dav for his accident.
Capt. Buzzell was returning from
Orleans and was nrocedin" along at
speed of about 25 miles per hour
when he came within sight of the
Ford car a head of him. He noticed
the driver of the car huooed the left
hand side of the roadbut supposed
OF course that he would turn out be-
fore the two cars came close to each
other. His sunposition proved wrong
however, because the driver in the
person of a man named Crandal of
Coventry. continued on the wrong
side of the street. Realizing that a
collision could Re averted in no other
wav, Buzzell swerved his car around
suddenly to turn out. Before he could
stop the machine, he was resting at
the foot of the steep embankment on
the edge of the swamp with two
badly bent Tenders, two broken lights
and three spoke taken out of the
front wheel. Fortunately his eng
inc was not damaged whatever.
Crandall stopped his car about 100
feet from the accident and came
back to see what damage had been
done. He claimed that only one of
Buzzells front lights were burninp,
but the latter says he is sure both
were liphted. Secretary of State
Harry A. Black visited the scene on
Monday mornin" on his wav to Mont
peller. The car was towed to True
Blanchard's garage where it is now
being repaired.
A Ford touring car driven by F.
Mccoy of Coaticoks, P. O.. and car
rying lady passenger, struch ple
of loose dirt on the ton of the High
land Avenue hill near the home of
Continued on page fve)
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
SherbrOOke Games
Are Postponed

The two baseball pames with
Sherbrooke which were scheduled for
this week have been postponed until
August when they will nlay under
the same agreement as thew were to
have been ~layed this week, and if,
after the two ~ames, both teams re-
main tied, deciding game will be
played. On Saturday the Quebec
Royal Giants. fast colored team
which is plaving in this section this
week, will be the contestants on the
Campus. On the dav before they
play the Barre A. c., then they come
to st. Johnsbury. The Barre A. C.
is to inlay the Fairbanks team little
later in the season also. A game was
tentatively arranged for this Satur-
dav. but oned because that date
was the only one available for play
ino with the travelling ROYAL Giants.
w~ltsrhas...been a long time since "a
good colored team has played in this
section.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
WillOughby Lake Road
Is Omen Again

The State Highway Commissioner
notified the Caledonian- Record today
that the road around Willoughby Lake
was open to travel again following a
land slide yesterday which carried
tons of rocks and dirt down the noun
tain side onto the road near the big
spring. A large gang of workmen
under the direction of the State road
commissioner for this section started
work within a few hours after the
slide with the result that the road was
cleared within IL hours so that
traffic could pass.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
SHAMROCK FIRST OVER LINZ
DEFENSE COMMENCES
IN PETTIBONE CASE

MANCHESTER; July 27.-In the
Pettibone trial which was renewed
Monda-- morning, the defense
brought forward their first witnesses,
assert the good character of Petit
bone, and evidently layinp the foun-
dation for defense on the ground that
Mrs. Pettibone was accustomed to
taking strychnine as heart medicine
and in the case under question had
taken an overdose of her accustom-
ed medicine and died therefrom. They
are ATTEMPTING to show that death
was due to Mrs. Pettibone's care
lessness and Pettibone's ignorance
of the effect of the uuantitv of the
drug which was administered, and
that there was no thought OF motive
of murder.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
The Weather

Fair tonight and We'd
nesdav. Light shifting
winds.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
SherbrOOke Tennis
Team to Play Here

A return tennis match with Fair
banks-M orse team of Sherbrooke. P.
O., will be played at the Old Pine
Country Club grounds in St. Johns
bury at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The public is cordially invited to wit.
ness the games.
The st. Johnsbury team has put in
considerable practice the past few
weeks and some excellent tennis is
expected. a. series of matches be-
tween the teams of the two places
will be played during the summer.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27
PONZI STARTS PAYMENT
IN FULL TO INVESTORS

BOSTON, July 27.-Payment in
full of matured claims and the in
vestments of those who wanted their
money back was made today by
Charles Ponzi, head of the Securities
Exchange company who announced
yesterday by agreement with the
district attorno- the suspension of
public participation in his interna-
tional exchange operations which he
says has netted him millions Of dol
lars within a few months.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-07-27

ed at 2 O'Clock for a start at 2.15
p. m. Resolute carried mainsail,
staysail outer jib and club topsail.
Shamrock carried the same sails but
did not break out her staysail until
later.
Shamrock led Resolute across hte
starting line in the final" interna-
tional yacht race to settle the des-
tiny of Americas cup.
Starting on the 80 mile windward
and leeward course Shamrock had the
better of it. Her skipper berthed her
nicely to windward before the yachts
crossed the line. Both yachts hung
back when the starting signal was
sounded at 2.15 and failed to reach
the line before the 2 minutes handi-
cap was sounded.
Watch Bulletin Boards or
Phone for Result of TOday's
Race.
The Washington times., 1920-06-10
PUBLIC STAYSAWAY
FROM TAXI HEARING
Terminal Co. Asks Passenger
Rate Continued With 200
Per Cent Rise for Trunks.

The general public was not repre-
sented today when agents OF the Ter
minal Tsxicab Company appeared In
the District Building at a public
hearing to ask present taxi rates be
continued. Only one change In
rates. an Increase from 20 to 80 cents
for carrying trunks. was asked by
the company.
@. Thomas Dunlop and Walter q.
Dunlop. for the taxi company. de-
clared the continuation Is asked be-
cause OF the great Increase In cost
of gas and oil and labor.
The session, one OF the shortest
and least attended in the history OF
the commission, lasted for about one
hour. Those present were Commits
sioners kutz and Brownlow. Corpora
ton Counsel Stephens, the Messrs.
Dunlop, a stenogrspher and two news
paper reporters. -N
The commission Is expected to
grant the continuation or the rates
which expire July 1. The rates are
so cents for nrst half-mile and 10
cents for each one-fourth mile there
after.
The Washington times., 1920-06-10
BONES Of BLAINE
TO REST IN MAINE

All that is mortal OF James G..
Blaine. the Plumed Knight OF Maine,
was removed from Mother Earth to-
day In Oak Hill Cemetery where 1t
had rested peacefully for twenty
seven years and will be taken Satur-
day morning to his old home at Au-
gusta, there to rest beside the Ken
nebec which he loved so well.
No one was there to do him honor
today. but Sunday afternoon, when
the casket will be lowered into the
final resting Ilsce OF James G. Blaine.
the rocked ribbed" coast of Maine
will ring with a States loyal tribute
to his memory.
Silently, small group of grave
diggers went to work in the secluded
family burial plot in beautiful Oak
Hill this morning and disinterred the
bodies of the noted statesman and
that of his wife. who had rested be-
side him for seventeen years.
No notice had gone out: no services
had been arranged: no preparations
had been made, other than the al
lotted task of the grave digger.
Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beall. a daugh-
ter of James G. Blaine. who resides
at the Connecticut, will accompany
the bodies OF her parents to Au-
gusta, accompanied only by desig-
mated officials of the Government
The Washington times., 1920-06-10
THURSTON OUT
BY BOARD VOTE
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pleased because Congress fsvors high
sr pay for teachers and also welcomes
Congress generous support toward
moderniEing all school buildings
Fairgrounds and equipment.
Paragraph nve describes the type
OF man who should head the District
public school system. I'm short" says
Van SchaIck. "be should be q recog-
mixed educational leader. His influ
ence should be a potent factor In
stimulating and directing all the ac
tivities OF the community properly
connected with the schools.
The superintendent OF our great
school system should be an education.
al expert himself. capable OF discov-
ering faults and suggesting remedies
and able to lead and inspire the
teachers TO render the fullest meas
ure OF well directed service"
The next and fnal paragraph says
T~1rston Is not the man. He does
not have the leadership required and
his continuation In the job would
mean the system would suffer, the
board statement declares.
Here Is DIR. Simon's motion to re-
tain Thurston:
~ move you. Mr.. Chairman, In view
OF the report OF the Senate committee,
the Board OF Education reconsider Its
decision not to re-elect Thurston az
head OF the schools"
The board defeated the motion. DR..
Simon and Peyton voted for IL. After
all attempts to aid Thurston had been
defeated by voting, DR.. Simon agreed
to become chairman of the commit tee
to select new school head. He will
take the place OF Van Schaick, who
has withdrawn as a member of the
committee.
In view OF the action of the board
yesterday. II is believed there will be
no resignations forthcoming from
members. even though the Senate
committee Is opposed to the present
board. 1t appears today the present
members will remain in their post
tions until rejected by Congressional
action, which cannot take place until
next December.
Three members OF the board, DR.
Charles p. Neill, Dr. Henry b. Learned
and Mrs. Spaulding Gerry. are out OF
town and did not vote yesterday.
However, Van Schaick indicated these
three were in entire accord with the
boards action in finally and fatty re-
fusing to retain Thurston.
Thurston Seeks Friends Advice.
Thurston has made no plans for the
future. There Is bare possibility
he may again fight to retain his job
Today he is seeking the advice OF
friends who have counselled him
since the board first indicated its in
tention regarding him.
Speculation was rife today on who
would be nominated for the position.
There is chance OF some one inside
l.
Friends OF Thurston believe that
his leaving the schools next July will
be only temporary; that he will re-
turn in the fall when Congress con-
venes. and that his successor will be
rejected.