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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22

Hon. Burke Corcoran and Mrs. Cor
coran have returned to st. Johnsbury
from Bar Harbor where they have
been for some time. Mr.. Corcol an
will remain here until the Democratic
State convention on Sept 20, ir New
York State at which he viii. be a
speaker.
l. A. Osgood was in Montpelier
Wednesday on business for A. e..
Counsel and Son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kent visit
ed their nephew, George Wilkie. the
past few DAYS enroute from Boston
to their home in Rock Island.
Harry Scott visited his father, N.
NJ. Scott in Barton Tuesday.
MI. and Mrs. c. B. Chase, Miss
Vera Chase and John Gibson spent
Sunday at McIndoes Falls.
Plyn Mcdonald of Danville was a
business visitor here Monday.
Miss Margaret Porter left for Til
ton. N. H.. Monday where she will at
tend the Tilton Seminary.
Miss Francis B. Davis left for
New York City Sunday night where
she will resume her studies at Column
bia University.
Miss Edith NJ. Clifford of North
Danville is working at the Plymouth
Creamery Office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude L. Phelps of
Brockton, Mass, are here spending
their honeymoon with his mother,
Mrs. Augusta Phelps and sister, Mrs.
Maynard Massey.
Miss Marion Stanton of North
Danville is assisting in the Office -
the Mcleod Milling Co., durino Miss
Evangeline Ling's vacation which she
is spending in Bostn.
Mrs. Media Landry is taking q two
weeks vacation from her duties at
Leach and Waterman's store.
George Gibson of Newbury was
a visitor here Tuesday.
Miss Mary Nelson is in st. Adams
doin~ court work.
Mrs. Katherine Oderkirk is back at
Mrs. Howe's on Main St., after sew
eral weeks vacation spent in Dan
vile and Hardwick.
Mrs. V. V. Vance of North Dan
vile visited her daughter, Miss Hazel
Vance at Brightlook hospital where
she is recovering from a serious ill
ness of typhoid fever.
Miss Olive Barry is working at the
Lurchin and Lurchin Jewelry store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
FORM LEAGUE
OF WOMEN VOTERS
IN THIS STATE
Every Woman in Vermont
Is Invited to Join Nom
Partisan Organization

At the recent first annual conven-
ton of the Vermont League of
Women Voters held just before the
Primaries, in Burlington, Il constitu-
ton was adopted, and plans of work
were discussed by the delegates who
represented many parts of the state.
The organization is non-partsan and
urges its members to join the party
of her choice, and if she desires,
work for and endorse candidates OF
her choice, but, the League as an
organization cannot endorse o.:
work for any candidate; this work
must be left entirely to the members
or officers as individuals.
The purpose Of the League of
Women Voters is two-fold: "to fos-
ter education in citizenship, and to
support improved legislation" The
ultimate purpose of the National
League of Women Voters, of which
the Vermont League is mart, is "a
country in which all voters speak
English, read their own ballots and
honor the American flag" Several
planks prepared by thev National
League were adopted bv' the major
political parties at their national
conventions.
Every. woman in Vermont is in
vited to join the League, either di-
rectly thru the state organization or
thru its local leagues which are
already in the process Of organiza-
ton. Headquarters for the State
arc at Burlington. The names of the
Executive officers who have been
appointed are: Chairman, Mrs. Lii
liam Fl. Olzendam. Burlington: vice
chairman, Mrs. Edward c. Smith, st.
Adams; Secretary of Executive
Board, Miss Susan A. Mott, Burling
ton: Treasurer, Miss Julia l. Bates,
Burlington: Mrs H. B. Shaw, Bur-
lington: Miss Carrie w. Olmsbee,
Brandon. and Mrs. Herbert Miller,
White River Junction. Miss Ormsbee
lisa lso the county director for Rut-
land county, Mrs. E. c. Smith for
Franklin county and Mrs. Robert r.
Twitchell for Windham county.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22

the hands of committee OF five 10
thresh out and report to the annu-
al nationa! club convention to be
held in Boston. Feb. u, ~ and %.
All phases of the hard ware busi-
ness, such As transportation housing.
store service. Sale>manShip and
community rrvice. were touched up
on by the several sneakers 1T the
meetin" These group meetings
which are being held in New Hamp-
shire, Maine and Vermont, are
conducted under the auspices of the
national association. Among the
National heads attending the sessions
are Matthias Ludlow, president and
wife of Newark, y. j.; Samuel II.
Miles of Argus, Ind, national field
service manager; George NJ. Gray Of
Coshocton. Ohio. governor or direct
or: Hiram W. Cotton. New England
president, and wife of Cambridge,
Mass; vice president, W. W. True
and wife Of Newport. VI. and George
A. Field, secretary, of Boston.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22

avenue and taking his part in fine
manner, encountered "engine trouble
directly in front of the home of Mrs.
Page, where all of tHe ,"hello" girls
had congreeated to pay tribute to
their chief. Just as soon as the en-
CINE had become "stalled" the girls
poured out of the house and showered
the bride-to-be with considerable con-
siderable confetti. Miss Delaney was
almost overwhelmed, the surprise
was so great. As soon Us she had re-
covered sufficiently from the shock,
she was taken into the house, where
the lights were turned off in the par
lor, preparatory to presenting the
gift. When the electricity was flash
ed on again, Miss Delaney found
before her large chest of Communi-
ty silver to help her make a start in
housekeeping.
After the ceremonies we've over, the
evening was spent in playing games
and enjoying music. Mrs. Page was
at the piano, while Miss Lillian Rich
ards favored with several beautiful
vocal selections. Refreshments con-
sisting of ice cream and cake were
served.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
Miss Russell Is
Welded to Mr.. Dawson

Ernest e. Dawson and Miss Doro-
thy Maude Russell were married at
8 o'clock Friday evening by Rev. f.
B. Richards. The single ring service
was used. The bride was becomingly
dressed in blue velour suit with
blouse and hat to match.
They left Saturday morning for a
trip to Springfield, Mass, Albany, N.
Y, and a sail down the Hudson to
Mr.. Dawson's home in New York
City.
Mrs. Dawson is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. P. r. Russell of Warren
Ave, a graduate of Summer street
school and a member of the Girls
Community League. 90,
Mr.. Dawson served Ia months with
the U. S. Navy and has been with the
Fairbanks company nearly two years
"a an apprentice. He will continue
with the company as sales agent. .
The young couple have host OF
friends who extend congratulations.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
Premium List
at County Fair
CONTINUED from last week.
SOUASHES

SQUASHES
Three Crook Neck, summer, A. G.
Quimby, list; H. L. Penniman, End;
Pprley Pierce, Bird.
Three Bush Scallop White, H: l..
Penniman. list and End.
Three Rhubarb Scallop Yellow. E.
r. Brown, LIST: William Banks, End
Myron E. Smith, 3rd.
Delicious Boston Marrow, William
Banks, LIST.
Largest display, A. c. Quimbv, LIST
! Ida M. Hunter 2nd' William Banks,
3rd.
TURNIPS
Six English or flat, yellow OF
white, E. r. Brown, LIST.
Six Yellow, Ruta Baga, E. r.
Brown. LIST.
Six White, Ruta Baga, Pcrley
Pierce, LIST.
Largest and best display, A. C.
Quimby.
TOMATOES
Largest and best collection, A. C.
Quimby, LIST; Myron e. Smith, End
CUCUMBERS
Largest and best collection, A. C.
Quimby, LIST; Ida M. Hunter, End +;
George w. Farr, Bird.
Largest and best display of all pro-
ducts, A. C. Quimby, 1st; Ida M.
Hunter, End E. r. Brown. 3rd.
APPLES
Largest and best show of apples
not less than six varieties, and five
specimens of each kind raised by one
person, Mrs. Edward Hastings, 1st;
Ida M. Hunter, End.
Greetings, Ida M. Hunter, list.
Five Ben Davis, ida M. Hunter, list
Pealmain, E. A. Gray, st. Johns
bury Center list; Mrs. Edward Hast
ings, End.
Tolman Sweet, Ida M. Hunter, list 3;
Mrs. Edward Hastings, End.
Five Fameuse, Mrs. Edward Hast
ings, list; E. A. GRAY. End.
Wealthy, Ida M. Hunter, 1st: Mrs.
Edward Hastings, End; E. A. Gray,
Ord.
Duchess, Mrs. Edward Hastings,
list, E. A. Gray, End.
Crab, Mrs. Edward Hastings.
Bethel, Mrs. Edward HASTINGS.
Mcintosh Reds, Mrs. Edward
Hastings.
BUTTER AND CHEESE
DAIRY BUTTER
Best box, 5 lbs or more, Alfred H.
Lyster. St. Johnsburv list; Mrs. Ed
ward Hastings, End; Harry w. Rem
Best Prints, 5 lbs. OF more, Harry
lex. list: E. A. Darling East Burke,
End; Mrs. Edward Hastings. 3rd.
Best 10 lbs. in tub, Harry w. Rem
lex.
Sweepstakes for dairy, Alfred H.
Lyster, 1st.
CHEESE
Domestic cheese, plain, z. A. OAR
limo. LIST and End.
Domestic cheese, herb, E. A. OAR
ling, LIST.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
SCHOOL TEAMS
CARRY EXHIBITS
TOWASS. FAIR
Manual Training and the
Domestic Science Pupils
Make Trip

Three teams, representing the Man.
ual Training and Domestic Science
Glasses of the Junior High school of
st. Johnsbury left Saturday morning
for Springfield, Mass, whre they will
represent the State of Vermont at the
Eastern States Exposition to be held
in that city from September 1925.
The teams were in charge of Miss
Frances Tourtellotte, teacher of the
Domestic Science Class and Leon H.
Baxter, head of the Manual Training
Department of the school.
Two of these teams will make the
trip to and from the Massachusetts
city at the expense of the state, VIII lie
one of the teams will be compelled
to pay its own way. The teams to
travel free are the Manual Training
and the Canning classes, while the
class in dyeino will furnish its own
expenses. The teams were chosen on
Saturday, September II, by E. l.. In
gals, state club leader, connected
with the State Department of
Education, and Miss Luce, lead
en- OF the canning clubs of
the state. The selections were made
following demonstration by the en-
tire personnel of the two classes.
Those in the Manual Training team
are Ralph Harris, James Puffer and
Nathan Kicker. The members of the
Canning team Dorothy Baxter, Helen
Randall and Elaine Fairbanks. The
Dyeing team, which has gone indie
pendently consists of Sylvia Kicker,
Dorothy Baxter and Dorothy Follens-
by. -.
These teams will carry with them
a large number of exhibits which will
20 on display at the Exposition. In
20 on display at the Exposition. In ad-
dition, they will demonstrate how the
articles are made and will pass judy
ment on other exhibits. Prizes Will
be given the classes showing the best
Judgment and prizes will also be given
to the classes showing the best ex-
hibits. .,
The boys and girls of the Wide
Awake Home Project Club OF st.
Johnsbury is now rounding out
its fifth successful year. 1t
works in conjunction with the
State College of Agriculture under
a state club leader and with the Fed
eral Agricultural Extension System
at Washington. i
The club covers prescribed
amount work durin" the year and
by the process of elimination teams
in canning, sewing and handicrafts
are selected to compete with the 9TH
er teams in the state at the State
Fair. 81
All expenses for one week are paid
by the state and the young people
have trip of wonderful educational
value.
All the eastern states from Maine
to Delaware are represented forming
a group Of boys and girls making up
Camp Val and numbering about goo.
Good naturcd rivalry and competl-
ton, the best of food and quarters
CONTINUED from Page One)
and the opportunity to see this great
exposition, second only to the
Worlds Fair is prize worth working
for throughout the year, and the
message these boys and girls bring
home has far reachn" effect and
forms a basis for a goal which all
other boys and girls will strive for
another year.
The same teams will go to the state
fair for one day after returning from
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
TWO SHERBROOKE
EMPLOYEES GET
GOLD MEDALS
Fairbanks Co. Present Tes-
timOnials to Men for Is
Year Service

Medals for two employees of the
e. and T. Fairbanks Co. at Sher-
brooke have been presented to en-
ployes in that city. The presentation
was made before the workers at the
plant. The Sherbrooke Daily Record
had this account of the presentation:
The plant of the E. and T. Fair
banks Company closed down for the
presentation OF medals to two OF their
employees who had been with the COM
pany for Il continuous period of over
25 years, A. L. Emery and c. H.
Hcnault. A. C.Howard, manager of
the plant, before an assembly of all
the employees, made the presentation
on behalf of the company and its
president, H. J. Fuller.
Mr.. Howard traced the growth of
the company from its establishment
at St. Johnsbul'- in 1920, until in 1907
the present factory was put in ope-
alton in Sherbrooke, to take care Of
the increasing Canadian demand for
Fairbanks scales.
The steady growth of this company
whose product is known in all parts
OF the world, was attributed to the
loyalty and character of the men
who made the scales, as the character
of these men was made a part OF the
product and maintained Is high STAN
dard of quality.
The gold medals received by Mr..
Emery and Mr.. Henault were watch
fobs in the form of the Fairbanks
scales trade mark, with inscription
on the back reading: "E. and T.
Fairbanks and Company, established
1880, to (recipient's name) in recog-
milton of twenty-five years of faithful
service"
1t is understood that any employee
of the company on completing twen-
ty-fve years service will receive one
of these medals in token of apprecia-
ton from the company.
Both Mr.. Henault and Mr.. Emery
made speech in reply acknowledge
ing the gift of the COMPANY and cx-
pressing their desire to continue to
work with the company and coop
crate with the men in charge.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22

from the lookout on Burke to Gal
lups mills thus connecting the Sawyer
protection system of the state with
that of the Connecticut Valley Lum-
Der Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Gray and Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Gray, Elmer Gray,
Miss Lillian Gay, Mr. and Mrs. Free
man Covell of Colebrook, N. H., and
Mrs. Gertrude Carpenter of Lunen-
burg were guests of Mr.. ard Mrs.
]. F.. Greenwood on Oak Street this
! week.
Miss Ruby Campbell of New York
Citv and Nj. and Mrs. RAYMOND
! Somelvillc of Newport have been the
| guests OF Mi. and Mrs. S. J. Somer-
, vile during the Fair.
The friends of Mrs. Claud Arnold
will be glad to hear that she is max
inc Il satisfactory recovery from her
recent operation at Brightlook hospi-
tai.
Mrs. Ecbccca Fairbanks left ST.
Johnsbury Monday for a visit of
nearly two months at Lincolnville,
Mass.
Arthur G. Smith of the Smith
Cash Grocery store is in Lvndonvifle
for the week at the store of the COM
panv in that town.
Grace Unitv Club will hold its regu
lar meeting in the parlors of Grace
Methodist church on Friday evening,
at 7.30 o'clock.
DR.. Veva E. Billiard. graduate OF
Middlebury college. also of the Am
erican School of Osteopath has TAX
en- up the practice of DR.. Fanny
Carleton, and is located at D. Garlic
to"'; formcr residence ond Office
Mrs. F. H. Burt of New York city
is VISITING her mother, Mrs. Elsie M.
Harvey, 16 Spring street.
The executive committee of the
Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
ion will meet at the home of the
presidnt, 16 Spring street, Tuesday
afternoon at three o'clock.
The Outlook Club will meet We'd
nesday. Sept % with Mrs. lamar
Gibbons. 40 Caledonia street.
A reception to Rev. and Mrs.
Weston A. Cate will be held in the
parlors of the Univelsalist church on
Friday evening, Sept Oath, at s
o'clock. All members of the parish
and friends are cordially invited to
attend.
Word was received today by Mrs.
Sydney Page of the death at West
Palm Beach, Fla, Tuesday evening,
OF her nephew, Lyman Hartman,
aged - years. The boy, who is the
son OF Mi. and Mrs. Nelson S. Har
riman, former residents of st. Johns
bury, died of blood roisofing. The
boy attended the graded schools here.
He is Il grandson Of Lyman P. Har-
riman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Neal arc the
parents of an eight pound girl, born
Wednesday morning. i
Mrs. Mabel Bonnet has returned
from Randolph and is staying at the
home of Mrs. c. E. Moore.
The ladies' of the Methodist church
will meet at the church parlor Thurs
day at 3 p. III. Please come prepared
to sew.
Merrick V. Barnes, successor to
Leland A. Wood, County Agent, be-
gan his duties on Monday. 1t is the
desire of Mr.. Barnes to meet as many
farmers on their farms as -''ssible to
learn conditions in the county before
making definite suggestions. All
members of the Association and 9TH
ers as well may in turn expect a call
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
Newport Man Loses
Fingers In Saw

A. J. White, proprietor of house
finishing concern in Newport suffered
the loss of several fingers OH his left
hand, when he caught that member in
a saw in his shop early Monday
morning. Mr.. White was rushed to
the home of Carl o. White, where y
physician was called and his hand
treated. He was resting comfortably
at last reports.
Mr.. White had an accident of this
same nature few years ago when he
lost one or two fingers on the same
hand. In today's accident, the re-
mainder of his fingers were taken
off, leaving him with only his right
hand.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
State Hardware Dealers
Hold Meeting at Barre

BARRE, VT, Sept 22-The pro-
position of establishing a permanent
hardware association in Vermont
was discussed at the first .roup
meeting Of the retail hardware deal
ers of the state, which was held here
on Monday. The session was at
tended by 26. dealers from various
sections of the state as well as sew
eral prominent national and New
England officials of the American
Hardware Association. The question
the new organization was left in
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
PAGE FOUR
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

A son, William Ernest, was borr
to Mr.. and Mrs. William Dudley Pei
ley, in Brooklyn, N. Y, today.
Mrs. Anne Parker OF Berlin, N. H.
is visiting relatives and friends II
town this week.
MissA Wis King has accepted 4 pc
sition at the +. N. Randall Depart,
ment store.
Mrs. Emma Albce has moved from
her apartment on Railroad Street tc
No. 10 Spring St.
Miss Madeline Randall left Satul-
day for Gainesville, Ga, where. she
is engaged as professor in the
School of Oratory of Brennan College
Mrs. Emma Roy returned Saturday
from the Summit of Mount Washing
ton, N. H., where she spent the sum
mel.
Leon Newton is home, called here
bv the illness of his father, Richard
Newton.
Harry Randall of Wcstfeld, N. j.,
was a week end quest of Mr.. and
Mrs. f. N. Randall.
Mrs. Dale Atwood and son. Nor
man are spending the week with hel
parents at West Burke.
Joseph McCaffery is at Sherbrooke
TO, few days.
Ladies of Brightlook Hospital As
ISOLATION served luncheon at the auc-
ton sale of DR.. J. M. Aliens pure
bred stock at the Fair Grounds We'd
nesday. The luncheon which was
much enjoved was served nv Mrs. S.
J. Somewille, Mrs. DIR. Allen and
Miss Ruby Campbell. Those who
assisted in the dining room were Mrs
Laura Spaulding. Mrs. SWEET, Miss
Taylor, Miss Wilson, Miss Wiley,
Mr.. Henry Ellis, Mrs. Frank Simp-
son.
Miss Theodore F. Willard and her
aunt, Miss Willard, who have hnen
here the past two weeks visiting
friends and relatives. returned to BoS-
ton Friday in Miss Wizards car.
Mrs. w. H. Young left for Som rs
worth, N. H.. Saturday morning
where she will Join her husband. Her
son, EdVard Young, who has been
her through the week helping her
pack up her furniture. returned with
her and will resume his work at Har-
ward this fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Taft left
for North Stratford, N. H., Friday
where Mr.. Taft has employment with
the Swan construction company.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Merle Chandler and Harold Z.
Young, oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. H. Young. Miss Chandler has
held responsible positions in several
st. Johnsbury Offices and Mr.. Youna
is teaching in Mel'cersburg Academy
ut Mercersburg, Pa.
Dr. and Mrs. George F. Cheney
left Saturday morning for Highgate
Springs for short vacation.
A daughter, Priscilla Mablc was
born to Prof. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred ID.
Simpson of Hartford, Conn.,, at the
Fitch Sanatorium on Sept. IA.
: A. ID. Simpson returned to Hart
ford Saturday after spending week
with Mrs. S. ID. Atwood.
T. H. Teachout the district forester
with Fl. C. Melendy. left town this
morning for Westmore Mountain
where they will locate new look
out station; from there they will go
to Burke Mt. for the purpose of
marking out new telephone line
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
THE WONDERFUL
FRUIT MEDICINE
Every Home IN This State
Needs "Fruit-a.tiveS"

To those suffering with Indigestion
Torpid Liper, Constipation, Sick or Nervous
Headaches, Neuralgia, Kidney Trouble.
Rheumatism, Pain in the Back. Ec-enaa
and other Skin affections, 'Fruit-a.tives'
gives prompt relief and assures y
speedy recovery when the treatment
is faithfully followed.
'Fruit.a-tivcs' is the only medicine
made from fruit - containing the
medicinal principles of apples,
oranges, figs ana prunes, combined
With valuable tonics and antisepticS.
SOC. a box, 6 for $50, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent postpaid
by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
CGDENSBURG. n. y.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-22
COMPLETE RACE
PROGRAM IN
HEAVY RAIN
Fast Heats Mark Closing
of Caledonia County
Fair

The race ''rogram of the Caledo-
MIA County Fair was completed Sat
urday afternoon. The races started
at / o'clock and were finished just
as u heavy rain began to fall. The
final heat of the 2.35 class was raced
in heavy downpour. The grand
stand was half filled with enthusiastic
horse race fans.
The free for all brought some very
fast racing. In the second heat the
lead horse made the quarter pole in
32i4 seconds and the half in LOS.
Maylee, the bay mare of the Pickle
stable won the race in four heats.
The summary:
2.23 Trot or Pace-Purse $40O
Cochato Direct, By (Seavey)
Tommy Hayes, bg Nyons) 1 9 2
Gay Petres, BIN (Pierce) q A
Major Deem, CHI g, (Stackpole)
Jim Mack, bg (Pickle) 5 5 6 RIO
Henry Jacobs, BIS (Seavey) 81 7 RO
Lady Baron, blk m (Tyler) 7 6 5 RO
Time, 2.2014, 2.19A, 2.22A, 2.20A
2.35 Trot or Pace-Purse $500
Hal Wilkes, By (Slayton)
21 I q
E. A. S., By (Smalley) 8 212
Major Frisco, By, (Tripp)
l 5 5 4 3
DR.. Forbes, re- (Shufelt) ? 2 3 3 RO
Halle S., BIN (Kttredge)
5 4 4 RO
Time, 2.25H, 2.24A, 2.26A, 2.2Gha.
Free -All-Purse $500
Maylee. BIN (Pickle) 211
Little Batice, By (Turner) 3 2 2
Lock Boy, chg derby Racing
Stable) % 9 3
Alexander Isle. CHI" (Tulner) 4 A
Time, 2.131@. 2.14h 2.16la, 2.19l@.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-27
DAN|ELS'S DEFENSE
ATTACKED BY SIMS.
Admiral Declares Navy Depart
ment Showed Up Its Own
Weaknesses
STANDS BY HIS CRITICISM
Nv the Associated Press

Washington. May 2T.-Rcar Admiral
Sims, appearing before the Senate naval
investigating committee today declared
that "the Navy Department wit
ncSscs had revealed n condition in the
navy even more distressing tEan
could have imagined and constitutes II
much moro severe criticism Of tho dc
piorHblc conditions referred to than |
myself have submitted
"a very careful review of the cvi
dcnrc submitted by the Navy Depart o
mCntS witnesses said tho admiral
"~hows that in no single instaucc wctC
the thirteen points raised by mo in
criticism diSrrovpG. On the contrary,
most Of them were freely admitted. Tho
testimony nf the department. witncSSc.
seemed t. hr designed NOT tn disrrovc
but to explain them away or to oh.
srurc them by tho raising Of cXtraucouS
issues
Admiral Sims road from long pre-.
pared statement quoting from the trsti
m0ny of .Ndmral HcnSon aud Rear sd.
mirHls Badger Mexican. Fletcher anC
\iblack. aud Captain Pratt. These
Witnesses. h" said. almost unanimousll
attributed the. conditions Ia the faulty
organization df the Navy Department
and favored reorganization.
Secretary Dnnicls'S testimony, Nd.
miraI Sims declared, had been remark
able alike for it's mistakes and misin
I"rprctatiOns and for it, UnrCStraincC
assault upon my services during The
war.