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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08

public officials is through the press,
upon the public platform or in town
or village meeting. The columns of
the Calcdonian- Record are always
open to the discussion Of public at
fairs if the author has sufficient coul'-
age to let his name be known One
without honesty and courage enough
to stand back Of his convictions ought
not to have any influence in public
affairs. All fair-minded citizens abhor
the "stab in the back" tactics in poll
tics, business or any other affairs of
life. ST. Johnsbury or any other town
will never be placed upon town
management basis of which it will be
proud until such methods are dropped
and there is a fair, open, honest and
decent discussion OF public affairs.
The real "Bimbocs" are the "Bim-
DO" post card publishers.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
CALEDONIAN-RECORD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1920

which he held in reserve "for the
future He went to a liquor store
and purchased approximately four
dozen quarts Of Cordon's Dry Gin
possibly morc-the actual count has
not been made yet by the officers.
Cofey, quite likely, had visions OF
turning these Al Quarts--more or less
into real Amel can gold.
After packing the "barred bever-
age" in most secure manner with
excelsior and bedding, in a large
trunk, Cotfey "sealed her up" and
started in a team to cross the from
tier into Highgate, from whence he
intended to ship the "wet goods via
the st. Johnsbury and Lake Champ
lam Railroad to st. Johnsbury and
thence to Boston, via the Boston and
Maine road. Choosing the wee snta'
hours of the morning in which to
make the journey over the line, he
selected Just the hours during which
Deputy Collector in Charge w. w.
Woodwork, who. has "a hour duty,
attempts to snatch a few hours Of
badly needed sleep.
I,NGrJt hjnT wont olOnrr fCo o,,1
and Coffnv wos non~ra+,,la ,t' h ';,r"
SELF for oe+tinr oyav WIFI, v,ith -'t tbo
scheme IL ar9ivod in t1;obm rn a ''J
waited for tho rain tbot lonEos +b ''r,
early in tho mornio@ and % o,. ,i.ra 9
here about I o'rlocl[ TIA +r,,ni, ,' ,oS
too heavy for one man n Iift-1e Wo'o
though that man WAS wrrst,erN
% Cotro,, ae,oI tbn n.-;,4onoa ~
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
Second Edition of
'BimbO" Post Cards

A second edition OF the "Bimbo'
post cards nude its appearance in the
st. Johnsbury mails today. A num-
Der Of citizens received thesd cards in
the morning mail. The second edition
is very similar to the first 1t is a
reproduction of three figures, one
which might be classcd as a low
bred Indian, second a motion pic
ture actor noted for lightweight
comedy parts and a third a wide
mouthed individual who is stretching
his mouth to unusual lengths.
The reafing under the cuts is as
follows: Threc bimboes who voted
for Caldbecks Board of Trustees.
Send Us your picture for next issue
How do you like the Sidewalks this
Winter? Also other things"
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
"BIMBOES"

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6, 1920
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
CATCH WRESTLER
WHO ATTEMPTED
LIQUOR RUNNING
Connecticut Man Much
Wiser After Landing In
St. JOhnsbury Jail

Evidently this is an "of season
for wrestlers-at least for some OF
the mat artfsts-~if the case of Joseph
Coffey Of Stonington, Conn, is taken
as a criterion Cofey is now incar-
cerated in Caledonia County jail,
where he was lodged for safe keep
ing while the police officials and Gus
toms inspectors investigate his past
record When his complete history
| is cleared up the authorities then will
determine just how severely he shall
be dealt with.
CoFey, who claims the middle
weight crown of the Nutmeg state,
when it comes to matching strength
and science on the stage, recently
left his home town and went to At
tleboro, Mass, whore he secured en-
ploymcnt. In addition to earning &
salary for his work each week, the
husky athlete made a tidy sum Of
change ION the side" by engaging in
wrestling bouts. Work became slack
in the Massachusetts, town and Cof-
80 WIN many ONliCIN, NdS ldlu VII
TO cap the climax Of disappointment
for him, his chances to appear in ac-
ton on the mat, were considerably
lessencd, caused partially by the in
tluX of other claimants to champion
ship and also by the waning Of inter-
est in these exhibitions.
Very much discouraged at the turn
Of the tide, .Colfey, who had been
wise enough to "sink away in the
bank small sum Of money,-undor
S30o-dccidcd to bring his stay in
Attlcboro to an abrupt close and
trace his steps towards Canada,
where he had decided to "havc a good
time" at least for a short. while.
Knowing that Montreal was about
the best city in the land of the Maple
Leaf that he could go to and get
bit Of liquor, with which to qucnch
a thirst that he maintained unap-
pcaScI while in the States, CoiTcy set
out for that place He spent a week
or more in the big town" While he
was there he made several acQuaint-
of which later caused
his downfall. These newly acquired
friends presented to him a beautiful
picture Of the simple procedure in
"booze" across tho bordc".
Expressing great confidence in
what he had been told, the American
wrestler, decided to invest all Of his
money, with the exception Of $25,
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08

To the educated and thinking voter
the edition of "Bimbo' postcards will
fall upon deaf cars. Our public Off
cials will not be tried and weighed
in the balance by an anonymous post
card campaign OF some discounted
citizen or would-be critic The fair
minded public has no sympathy in a
campaign of vituperation that is car
riel on in disguise. Nothing is so
detrimental to good citizenship. and
fair-plav as ridiculc carried on Were
the person or persons attacked is un-
able TO identify the author and make
q proper defense.
The place to discuss the affairs Of
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
LEGION LOSES TO
WOODSVILLE IN
FINAL PERIOD
N
Locals Led n. H. Team for
Two Sessions but Fail
In End

Although performing in WhirlNinC
fashion and leading their opponents
up until the final and crucial period
st. Johnsbury's American Legion
basketball team was trimmed by the
fast Woodsvile quintet on the latter's
floor Tuesday evening The 3corl
of the game which was fast through
out, was 80 to %. This makes The
second successive defeat the leg on
lads have suffered con the road. .
Such a poor start of what appeared
to be brilliant season is not pro-
missing forecast, but the boys are not
in the least daunted by their unsuc-
cessful efforts to win away from home
In fact they feel cartain they will
recover Immediately Their proper
composure and start a winning sire TX
that it will be difficult to break.
The first period was all st. Johns
bury and every indication during this
session pointed to walk-over victory
for them, but as the score shows they
were destined to be disappointed. All
the way through the initial period the
legion boys "played around their OPP
position. "Puss" Common, remember
ing the old saying make hay when
the sun Shines started in early to Sc
cure baskets. Before he finished he
massed a total Of four, which how
ever, ended his scoring for the re
mainder of the evening.
"Puss" was more or less of a Clone
star" during this portion Of the game
and despite the fact he played a good
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
Wide Awake Grange
Will Hold a Discussion

The Wide Awake Grange held a
special meeting Saturday evening and
initiated five candidates in the first
and second degree. The program for
the next meeting Saturday evening
vii be a discussion on the benefits de-
rived from the Farm Bureau. The
speakers will be Messrs. Hallet,
Knowlton, Campbell and Brown.
There will be a roll call on the same
subject by the ladies. A piano sclo
will be given by Mrs. Archie Col
bath
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-12-08
so Deer Shot In
Opening Days Hunt
Continued from page, onc)

Pond and is the first Of the St. Johns
bury hunters to report his luck
Arthur HaWkinson, b. A. Palmer
and Henry Thorenscn camped out IN
tent in the woods near Miles Pond,
but failed to get any Venison They
had box stove in the tent and were
very comfortable and thoroughly en-
ioyod camp life in the woods in mild
WINTER
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

No one objects to resolutions re
guesting Information from executive
.fscerS ef the state OF which there
are always several proposed in the
legislature. when such requests are
reasonable and when the object is
-eauy 10 obtain information. On the
ether hand when the requests are
unreasonable, when they call for in
formation which the law does not re-
suirc the office to collect and report
then such requests are ohjectionahle.
A resolution Of this latter variety
Is that offered in the House Of Dele
yates by Delegate Gibson. OF Cui~
screr Ii requests the commissioner
" prohibition TO inform The house
ehat proportions OF the arrests made
he nnes collected and the liquor nd
automobiles eonhscated, should he
s.sedited to the activities Of the agents
VI AaE uEEaESaA VA f'|-if "a F'<''
working alone. what proportion 10
the activities Of the local officers.
working alone. and what to the
ieint efforts Of the AGENTS Of the a.
ssssrs rraent and OF the local on crrs
The prohibition Law requires tho
ajerkg OF courts 10 report to the conf
aaissioner of prohibition the cages NJ
citations OF that law tried at each
er.a OF court: and the com missioner
s,.s included these reports in cetail
IN his annual report to the governor.
II The Law required the clerks - re-
pert whether the parties convicted
nere arrested by The agents OF tne
sspsrtn7ent WORKING alone; or by the
local officers working alone: OF by
sfa suint efforts OF the sgorts ana
10 officers. IL would be possible 20
he commissioner TO include this IN
sst.f ma lion IN his annual report r.
nia- even he possible for him to sent
inspectors To zach masistrate. To each
-frrk ann to each sheriff in tbs -on
nonwealth and assemble this IA
formation. but il would be a tedious
gnd costly process TO reoufs II,
s.nder the circumstances, is distinctly
inreasena biz
If the legislature had desire sucn
statistics 10 he kent and reported. the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

The water Of Fiume is not exhilirat-
ing.
Though real money is scarce and as
shy as dehutante, bogus money is
en- ba rrassing III its abundance. There
Is said TO be an aggregate of some
forty million lire o. this stage cur
rency sf1oat in Fiume. which is more
than sufficient for All histrionic pur-
poses Stringent laws against this
so-called falsificatIon of the currency
has so far failed TO curtail the sup
ply materially. Naturally, the pub
LEGATION Of such facts as these may
BIZ humiliating to the generals poetic
soul Therefore he forbids all news
papers except those which mis- staff
deems suitable. With money gone,
food and drink gone. eounterfeiters
busy and newspapers gagged. the jig
is up. He might as well get busy and
write an ode about the unknown
and the lost million.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
REV. ". c. r D Elton
LEAVES FOR NEW PLACE

Warrsnton Va. Feb. 5--Rev. Will
liam G. Pendieton. rector Of ST. James
Episcopal church since December, 1918.
head of the local troop of Boy Scouts
ah0 instructor OF several subjects al
Stuyvesant school has accepted cali
10 succeed Rev. r. e. Iett as principal
OF the Virginia Episcopal school AT
Lvnehburg
Mr.. Pendleton came to warrenton TO
stcceed the Eev. 4, ~: Kinds who was
called to St Louis frefa Eastville. Va
during Mr. Pendieton's rectorship a
handsome new yectory was built tor
81 James church. He viii leave War
renton to cnte~ upon his New York his
successor has not been named for the
ttctorship Or Tett has been elected
biehop Of the, diocese of Southwestern
Vii sinis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Gabrielle d, Annunzio is rapidly
nearing the end OF his financial rope.
Snlh Ii tbs distraetins news waited
~ Us on the wings of the wireless
from somewhere in Italy, His dicla
.prstip Of the city ri Fiume. begun
~ apspiciously. not 70 say POLITICALLY.
Is bout TO end IN tho plain prose
word tensted.--
Nh ss, H. a are nslysly foTrnsd that sanac
tte&ks ago some unknown abstract
4 M surrersisiouslg. without warrant
- lAs frons Lac public tressury OF
fssnrrr The sar OF one million francs.
his party seems TO he making suc-
\ cssesfui efforts to remain unknown"
sith fhagt iilliaHf
hv left no card. no telephone call Or
tstturf mailing or teiegraphing ad
6s<kg No poet writing anonymously
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
IN INTERESTS Of
Mt. JACKSON PIKE

Headed by Paxton q Williamson.
delegation Of citizens from Mount
Jackson Virginia. appeared before the
nate committee on roads and internal
Navigation YESTERDAY in support of
senate bill No. Sc, providing for incrI-
s5cn into the srste highway system Of
wat Is known as the Mount jackson
anG Hovaras Lick turnpike G. W
Newman e., " shannon and George
Gary, all of Aoant jackson, were
among tho visitors.
Several sneakers made a strons plea
for the massage of the biil.-, Mr. Will
hanson also represented the Mount
Jae kson and Howard's Lick Turnpike
company which wishes TO turn over to
the state the road Governor Corn :
well. Of ives, Virginia. has also re-
aaested that Virginia include this bit
of road in the highway system, pron,is.
ing that " est Virginia would continue
with the construction where il touched
the state line.
The coad il fourteen miles in length
and runs frena Mount Jackson to ork-
ne% springs. summer resort Shen-
anSoah county. The committee sra ed
the visitors lengthy hearing and
postponed taking definite action on the
bill until the next meeting,
Senator Gravatt, chairman Of the
@ox1ss - a.. EAsEssd sn tSs dele xtass.s
the position Of the committee and the
general assembly ofsthe state in con-
siderinE the numerous bills affecting
and adding to the state bighway
system Balls Thich have been intro
dcced during the Present session would
add total of 500 miles TO the state
system. ne sait In conclusion. he asked
that no matter what action the com
y.isss sts Lhss lanaAn X tas
had Travelled such distance TO Law
Their nles before the body would not
~ mr. theirs requests had not heen care
flslix weighed
senate bill no. Isl. a measure local
To AZ -rh4rrburE county. wus reported
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
UNREASONABLE REQUESTS.

requirement might have been writ
ten into the prohibition law OF lsls'
or into the amended law OF 1918; or
tho law might have been further
amended to that effect at the extra
session of fsias
As these statistics had been pub
lished in The first and second annual
reports. in accordance with the law,
without provoking hostile comment
and without any official request for
a alffertgt mode OF statement it
would seem thai the commissioner
WAS justified In pursuing similar
course in the preparation Of his third
annual report,
The commissioner has requested
thu legislature 10 amend the law so
as to provide for fuller Information
TO be furnished his Office, especially
In regard to the conhscau lion OF auto
mobiles. His suggestion might readily
be applied TO the connscation OF
aren't spirits. He and the pubic
exhaustive statistics. upon these sub
1ects.
As to the apportionment OF credit
among the various classes Of officers
whose duty 1t liz to enforce the pro-
Eibition law-and the Law places this
duty upon every servant OF The peo-
rle from the governor down--it does
moi appear to be either possible or
desirable.
The people of Virginia wish the
prohibition law enforced by all off,
Gers to the extent OF their abilities
and opportunities. They do not wish
70 see any contest over the appor-
tionment OF credit to be given TO one
GAGS of officers or denied to another
class There IL glory enough for ALI.
Generally speaking, the law has
been admirably enforced through the
activities Of the state and local aH-
thoritles whose duty it was to en-
force H. The occasional exceptions
have not disproved the rule. To set
Up rival claims of credit for one class
nf officers or another, to stir ur jesi-
Gus official rivalries on the subject, is
neither good politics nor patriotism.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
FEDERAL AID TO SOLDIERS.

pitfalls, nor is there army dicipline in
connection with them, but rather
s., stem of hospitals similar 10 the
general hospital in large cities. ex-
cept that the treatment is free and
goes much further than In the ordi-
nary hospital
Recreation vocational training and
wholesome entertainment are omhin-
cd with treatment While men are
being bodily rebuilt they have the on
rortunitv OF learning some useful oe~
curation, or pursuing academic stud
ics They are taught not only 10 find
themselves, but to better their con-
dition The environment is as home
like Az IL is possible to make II.
\ great many men vho went into
tht army have developed tuberculosis
ard other diseases requiring special
Treatment The Public Health Ser
vice has separate hospitals and sani-
torlnms for these ratients. where they
may get the best Of treatment known
10 medical science.
A large number of soldiers are not
yef aware that the Government offers
them free treatment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

In almost every community in the
Tinted States there is a discharged
solder. sailor marine. or was nurse,
saffcring from some INJURY. or ailmont
which dates pack TO service with tho
avhtinr forces
Often this INJURY or siimcnt has
made IL hard or impossible for them
70 nj in where they did formerly
rhey are Handicapped and need help;
net charity, hut mental ard physical
reconstruction In many such cages
people unfortu natelv keep their trou-
nier to themselves, They are reIue-
tart 70 seek ald or advice, for Tear
their friends may consider them weak
Possibly you know such a person
IL you DO, encourage him to- take
his trcunles 10 the government, The
War Fisk Insurance hoard and the
l.naIed States ruhlic Health Service
srs especially anxious % get in touch
with such individuals Tire Public
Health Service has sci up A cham OF
RECONSTRUCTION bases throu ghout the
-tunuy for henehciaries Of the War
Risk beresu. These are net army hos
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
V. II. 4 p. Paws Big Taxes

The Virginia Railway and Power
company paid taxes 10 the city of
Richmond for the past year amount
ing 10 sl40,al8.27. approximately
$4,000 was paid by the company on
property in Richmond besides rail-
way property. A total of s34ssS0a
taxes vas paid by the company to the
state of Virginia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
Mller&Rhoaaas
The Shopping Center"
Dainty Muslinwear
From the Philippines

Entirely handmade Of
daintiest fabrics, artist
cally embroidered by
skillful E'ilipinos, they
will find a ready sale
among your most exact
ing clientele.
Thorough satisfaction
goes with every purchase
because the designs are
artistic. the needlework
is precise and delicate,
and the fabrics are dainty
and preserve their snowy
whlteness after many
launderings.
With infinite patience
and painstaking care the
Filipino women have per-
fected the embroidery art
which was taught their
ancestors in the sixteenth
century by nuns OF
France. Belgium and
Spain. :
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Bud Jones asks what's fellow to
do with his hands If those pocket
les pants fad comes into fashion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Ii the striking firemen of Newport
KY will write letter 10 the sec-
rotary of the old Boston Police m n s
union, they will learn something
greatly to their advantage perhaps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

About time TO start up a little ar
gument about daylight saving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

From earliest childhood they are instructed in
ncedlcwork by their mothers: and their training is
completed under The expert supervision of the Board
of Education.
F.mbroderes are made in all Oriental countries,
but nowhere is the work as dainty that
produced by the dexterous Filipino fingers.
As artist conceives picture on canvas so the
Filipino produces design with needle on cloth,
and her conception is truly artistic
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

II is now a. unlawful to buy
drink as i, is 10 sell drink-ahd
considerably more expensive
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06

Though far away in a frosty land,
Emma Goldman has not forgotten us.
She's going to write For us---but not
for ali OF u.s. thank goodness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1920-02-06
OLD HICKORY CHIPS

Chairman HAYS wants brief Re
publican platform His wish will be
gratified il the platform be confined
to a recital Of his partS,s virtues,
Here is another tact not to be over
looked Admiral Sims is a Roosevelt
tau Every Eoosev ethan believes
what he thinks and does is absolutely
right and that the other fellow is alb
soiutely wrong Herein is 10 be
found the genesis Of this explosion
about the award of medals in the
navy.
II senator Lodge believed that w
j. =, had torpedoed the league oi
nations ship and that all he had 10 dc
was 10 stand by and watch the YES.
sol sink. he realizes now that he wa.
mistak en-
And wouldn't il he irony OF fate II
thai rock ribbed prohibition state
loyal South Carolina should serve
notice on NsN leu that she must
not quit the ur
Men should careful nova
days bout getting on the front page
Somebody is likely To run them 70,
president
Though far away in frosty land
En- ma Goldman has not forgotten us
She's going to write For us--but not
far ~ asAl+
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-04-06
NEW ARRIVALS HERE.

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry O'Brien,
7O6 Eighth avenue north, a daughter.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reilly,
22O2 Sixth avenue north, a son.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. E. Nelson,
1909 Second avenue north, a daughter.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-04-06

The largest Fiji canoes are 100 feet
long.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1920-04-06
CALGARY LIKED
THE PAN SHOW
Alberta Critic Is Well Satisfied
With Its Comedy and Mu-
sical Numbers.

Pantages vaudeville will open its
weekly engagement at the Grand opera
house this, Tuesday evening, with two
shows, starting at 7:15 and at 9:15.
The show will be repeated on Wednes-
day night. According to the Calgary
Herald critic the show which comes to-
night is a good one. Here is an extract
from the Herald.
Laurie Ordway was the most talent
ed and Rucker and Winnifred, the ebony
hued comedians, the most popular acts,
on a well mixed bill Of vaudeville at the
Pantages yesterday. There wos also
good girl show and comedy abounded
throughout.
YOU'D Be Surprised" is the popular
title of playlet that is frankly a girl
show The story revolves round two
deadbeats in hotel, who frame up Il
marriage with the proprietress, who in
sists on being married in lions den.
There is lots Of witty dialogue, some
good musical numbers and dancing and
the act is better staged and put over
than some which We have seen this sea-
son.
ED. Lowry and Prince are clever
pair of dancers who introduce some
comedy in their act. The last dance
number when the lady member Of the
duo appeared in male evening regalia
was a good dance duet"