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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-26

Baskets from floor: Gardner, 30,
Albee 10, Savage 8, Lance 9. Addison
1, Hardy 3, McMullin 2, Gallup /, A.
Twombly /. Time 2 fifteen minute
periods. Timers: Rudolf BgcloW
and Prof, Robinson.
The preliminary game between the
first and second teams of the same
schools ives considerably closer, Or
leans winning II to 7. Accent was laid
on the guarding of the other fellow,
Both teams found few opportunities
to take a shot for he rim. so emerge
tic was the guarding and blocking on
either side. Beede Of the visitors show
ed to good advantage, gathering in 3
baskets, which were a scarce COM
modify in the well-matched contest
Wcdge played strong game at CEN
ter for the Orleans boys. Reginald
Hamilton starred at guard for the
Newport boys
As the game got under way, the
Orleans boys appeared to have the
edge on the Newport boys. The SUI
pcriority of the visitors became more
marked throughout the first periol.
In the second period Dick Prouty
was placed in the lineup, in the po-
Sltlon Of left forward, vacated by
Lltchfield, who went in for Flanders
at left guard Thcrcupon things be-
gan to pcrk up for Newport, and vic
tory did not seem altogether impos-
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-26
A Cow Testing Association

is being started covering the towns Of
Lyndonvillc, East Burke and West
Burke. A few more herds can be
admitted. Those wishing to join
should speak to Frank Circuit, Lyman
Brown, Arthur Simpson or the Farm
Bureau Office. If
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-26

West Burke, VT.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-01-26

only, will be in St. Johnsbury, Feb.
Is to March 2 and in Lyndonville,
March 3. Save these dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
TO EXPLAIN TERRACING
Pickens Farm Bureau Arranges
 Three Demonstrations

Carrolltou, November 1.-(Special) Considerable interest Is being man ifested by the farmers of this county in three demonstrations that will bo made in terracing during the present month. The first comes November |, and g, and will be given on the Beasley- -McCafferty farm near Dill burg, five miles south of Carrollton. The second will be on the farm of A M. Pearson, near Gordo, November To- Il and 12, and the third, November 16, on the farm of Thomas McHey, two miles north of Reform.
 These demonstrations are under the auspices of the Pickens county farm bureau and will be attended by ex- perts of the Fordson tractor and the John Deere Flow company. The farms selected for these demonstra- tions ere located conveniently for ev- cry farmer of the county and no doubt many will be present on these occasions. Terracing is recognized as one ol the essentials in land build ing and the farmers of this county have long since realized this fact, but have never been in position to car ry T. to a successful md, hence through the activities of the farm bureau and Neal Prisock, county demonstration agent, they will be af- forded an opportunity to witness these terracing demonstrations by experts, giving full and complete idea for future development of their lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02

martial only nine had been executed, whereas Senator Watson had said that at least z1 had been hanged. many without havinig been tried. from the galIows which he said was shown in the photograph.
 s Examination of the army records made today by Secretary Weeks re- vealed that none of the men executed in France during the war was charged with a military offense. de- sertion or cowardice or aiding the enemy The total number of exe- cuttons by the army, he said. was 10. There was no execution, the secre- tary said, until after careful and searching inquiry and full trial.
 In each of the 10 cases, 1t was de- clared, the sentence of the court was carried out. Six were on charges of rape, three for rape and murder and one for murder and assault with in- tent to rape. All were aggravated cases, it was explained
 The secretary asserted that no in- quiry had been received by him, or, to his knowledge, by the department, as to the accuracy of the charges before they were made by Senator Watson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
VARIED EXHIBITS SHOWN
Community Fair Given by Gorgas
 School Is Success

Tuscaloosa, November 1.-(Spe- cial.)-A community fair recently held at Gorgas. by the Gorgas Con solidated school. a community 29 miles from a railroad in the northern part of Tuscaloosa county, was a success from every standpoint.
 The school was built three years ago, being the consolidated one of several small schools, and while 1t is situated in a fine part of the county the roads heretofore have rendered 1t almost inaccessible from Tuscaloosa.
 Prof. Hugh Hinton Is principal of four of whom are Misses Pryor, who are sisters.
 Domestic science, domestic art, and athletics are taught besides the regular course in literature.
 Among the exhibits on display on this occasion were all kinds of hand work, canned edibles and one lady displayed a quart Jar of white black berries. With many farm products was a. sweet potato weighing II hounds and in the relic display were two spinning wheels The dis play of fine Angora goats, hogs and other live stock attracted much at tention.
 A wonderful dinner was spread picnic style and greatly enjoyed.
 The judges of prizes to be awarded were citizens of Tuscaloosa and in cluded pr. w. E. Bingham, R. C.. Lett. Supt. D. L. Smith, Mrs. J. E.. S. Brown. J. c. Austin and Miss Hull
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
CREDITS HIS SOLDIERS
Bare Says Heroism of 167th Earned
 Medal for Him

Gadsden, November 1.--(Special)- The Crawford z. Ables chapter of ths Rainbow Division Veterans Is In re- ceipt of a letter from Col. W. E. Bare of Birmingham, for time command CT of the 167th Infantry in France, in which he pays a noble tribute to the steadfast herolsm of this wonderful fighting machine. IL is a typical ex- ample of the cordial relations ex- isting between the rank and file of this organization while in the field, The letter is as follows
 Words are inadequate to express my appreciation and feeling towards the Crawford z. Ables sub chapter of the Rainbow Division Veterans, In sending a representative to Birming- ham to witness the presentation of the distinguished service medal to me by President Harding.
 q, of course, consider it great honor to receive the medal, and especially so, to have the President of these United States make the pre- sentation, but 1 am not unmindful of the fact that had it not been for the exceptional meritorious and unfaiter- ing courage of the members of the 167th Infantry, this honor would never have been conferred upon me. And, in accepting the medal as com manding officer of the 167th Infantry in the operations in the Argonne or fensive, l feel that every membes of my command is entitled te even greater honor than l.
 At the next meeting of the chap ter l would thank yeu to tell the members that they will never know how much l appreciate their friend ship and that love every Gne of cur regiment, an5 especially the mem. bers of my old Company F."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
ROOSEVELT URGES
 CONFERENCE OF LEADERS

New York, November 1.-An an nual conference of national and state leaders of the democratic party, de- signed to clarify and place before the public the party's position on issues of the day. is being urged upon the democratic national committee by Frs ? 'xlin D, Roosevelt, democratic H presidential candidate in 1920.
 In a letter to the committee, which met today at St. Louis, MT. Roosevelt said he did not think 1t sufficient to obtain expressions of the political be- liefs of the entire party every four years, and suggested that this should be done at least every year.
 Tt Is the proper function of the leaders of a political party, first to ascertain what these beliefs are; next to consolidate and harmonize them as far as possible, and, finally. to get them clearly before the country at large, prior to election day" MT. Roosevelt wrote.
 "A party he declared, "can have no clear. definite programme behind which It's members can stand united- ly and wholeheartedly unless it's leaders are possessed of machinery by which they can keep in close touch with the sentiment of the party members throughout the en- tire country"
 Those called into such consulta- tions, MT. Roosevelt suggested. should include national committee members. Senate and House party leaders. chairmen and chairwomen of Senate committees and such other democrats as in the opinion of the national committee are represents alive leaders of our party"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
Burch's Sanity
 Becomes Issue;
 Case Postponed
 By Associated Press

Los Angeles, November 1.-The sanity of Arthur c. Burch, accused with Mrs Madalynne Obenchain of the murder of J. Belton Kennedy. became an Issue in the case today and resultetd in his trial being con tinued to next Monday. Mrs, Oben- chain, who has demanded a sepa- rate trial, consented to the contin- uance of her case to the same date with the understanding that 1t would then probably be set to fol- low the trial of Burch.
 Paul Schenck, chief counsel for Burch, caused stir of surprise in the court room when he read state- ment from John J. Sullivan of &c., attle. one of his associates, In which MT. Sullivan stated he believed Burch to be insane. Burch, after a quick glance at the attorneys, settled back and listened apparently unmoved to the subsequent reading.
 Mir. Schenck then read affidavits from Richard Kitrelle and himself, the other counsel for the defendant and followed these with one from Rev. William A. Burch, the defend ants father, and three from local alienists,
 District Attorney Thomas Lee w WOOlWiue ASktQ H uhei. Monday to prepare counter affida- wits. There was no objection from the defense, and Judge Reeve ad- journed court after a session of less than 10 minutes.
 A venire of 63, with women in the majority, was summoned for the trial Drawing of jury of this number was expected to take the greater part of the week.
 Mrs. Obenchain, in & statement to the press, appealed to "the citizens of Los Angeles" not to pre-judge her. She declared she knew of no facts or circumstances which would fin my opinion prove Arthur c. Burch guilty" and called upon Burch to take the stand and tell the truth 1T he had any information or evidence which tends te show me guilty. She added, there Is no reason why Arthur Barch and I should break. fall out or testify against each othey"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
TECHNICAL STAFF OF 43 NAMED. ON
 ARMS CONFERENCE
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are Prof. G. H. Blakeslee of Clark university, S. w. Stratton, director of the bureau of standards; J. H. Dil- finger, of the department of com merce; Prof. Edgar F. Smith, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania; William S.. Culbertson, United States tariff com mission, and Prof. George G. Wilson, of Harvard university.
 It was said today that no arrange ments had yet been made for a meet ing between the American big four and members of the advisory board. although one might be expected in the near future. During the day the four principal delegates again were tions of policy that are to come be- fore the conference. They will meet again tomorrow to resume their spe- cific study of naval problems. In this study they already have been sitting with some of the naval ex- perts formally appointed to the tech nical staff today.
 Much interest was aroused here by the appointment on the technical list of army and navy officers who have kept in closest touch with those agencies of war which have been de- veloped since signature of the last plane, the submarine, gas and radio communication.
 Particular attention was given to the communications question in the choice of the technical personnel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
SENATE UNANIMOUSLY
 VOTES INVESTIGATION

Washington, November l.-fiat charges by Senator WatDon, demo- crat, Georgia. that many American soldiers In the American expedition ary force had been hanged in France without courts martial or other trials stirred up a storm In the Senate to- day which resulted in the adoption by unanimous vote of an order for an investigation at which the Georgia senator will be asked to present proof of his charges.
 A special committee headed by Sen ator Brandegee, republican, Connec.f- cut, was appointed to make the fn- ouiry after Senator Watson had re- fused to present his charges before the Senate military committee, be- cause. he said, 1t was not impartial. Other senators appointed on the in- vestigating committee were Ernst. Kentucky, and Willis, Ohio. repub licans and Overman. democrat, North Carolina. Senator Pomerene, demo- crat, Ohio, also was appointed to the committee, but was unable to serve, and another democrat in his place will be selected tomorrow. None of the committed by agreement, are members of the military committed The first meeting will be held to- morrow, but only co ,i~ de upon pro- cedure, and hearings will go over for several days.
 Bitter Clashes Occur
 Bitter exchanges between Senator Watson and Chairman Wadsworth of the military committee and other re- publicans marked the debate which preceded the vote for an impartial in- quiry into the charges. Senator Wadsworth denied vigorously that any American soldiers had been ex- ecuted without trial. while Senator Watson reiterated emphatically his charges, and when criticized for re- fusing to present his evidence to the military committee agreed to submit it to some other Investigating com mittee.
 A photograph Of structure, which Senator Watson described as a. gall lows on which Americans had been executed, figured prominently dur ing the heated exchanges. Senator Borah, republican, Idaho. said he also had been shown that or similar photograph, but that he did not re- gard the evidence sufficient to war tention of the Senate or country, al- though two former service men had vouched for it's authenticity
 Claims 21 Hanged
 Senator New, republican, Indiana, entered the debate to submit in- formation which he said he had re- ceived from the war department to the effect that of the members of the American expeditionary force who had been condemned by court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
NIGHT WARDEN AT JAIL DISCHARGED

Following an investigation made by Commissioner John Taylor into the escape of R. E. Davis and Sam cauley. held in connection with the sS GOO fur theft in Atlanta recently, which occurred at 1:3o a. in. Tues day, the niEnt warden of the city jail, J. B. Williamson, was relieved from duty yesterday. Cauley is still at large, while Davis was recaptured shortly after his escape.
 In letter from Commissioner Tay- Tor to Chief of Police Shirley in which the commissioner ordered the discharge of the warden, the charge preferred was neglect of duty"
 The escape was made when the warden opened the jail door to get a bucket. The prisoners made dash for liberty through the door, but aft CT a chase extending several blocks Davis was captured by Officer Wise man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
LEAPS FIVE MILES
Record for High Attitude Parachute
 Jump Broken
Nv Associated Press

Kansas City, Mo, November 1.- Sergt. Encil Chambers of Post Field, Fort Sill. Lawton. Okla. today broke what officials say Is the record for high altitude parachute pumping when he leaped approximately 26,o0o feet, 400 feet less than five miles, from an army plane. The stunt was performed In connection with the American Legion flying meet. The descent took IS minutes.
 Sergeant Chambers former record was 22,002 feet. This was later broken by Lieutenant Hamilton at Rantoul, Ills, last summer when he made jump at an altitude of 23,007 feet. Representatives of the Aero Club of America will send the sealed baragroph to Washington to have it calibrated and the official altitude verified.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
WILL MARK GRAVES
Steps Taken to Beautify Cemetery
 Where Overseas Heroes Buried

Gadsden, November 1.-(Special)- The first steps have been taken to place markers at the graves or the overseas men who have been re- turned and buried in the triangle at Forrest cemetery. Commander w. M. Thompson of the Etowah county D ,st of the American Legion Is in receipt of a telegram from Donald Mcdonald, secretary to Congressman Rainey, stating that under an appro- priation of Congress the markers may be obtained by making applica- tion to the quartermaster general and that the necessary instructions were being forwarded in letter to Com mander Thompson.
 It is hoped that within few weeks the first steps to beautify the tri- angle will have been commenced by the placing of these markers at tho graves of those soldiers that have al- ready been returned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
pEREL1cT rowrn IN
By Associated Press

Jacksonville, Fla, November IA three-masted schooner. found drift ing off the southeast coast of Flori- da, was lowed to St. Johns bar today by the coast guard cutter Yamacraw. The vessel. supposedly victim of the recent hurricane, had not been Identified tonight and nothing was known here of the fate of it's crew. The schooner's bottom had been new ly painted red
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
MORE N0N-RESIDENTS
 HUNTlNGdN ALABAMA
By FRED II. GORMLEY, Montgomery BurenS, The Age Herald, 221-2 First National Bank Buildins

Montgomery, November l.-The hunting season has opened with a rush throughout Alabama, according to urgent requests for additional hunters licenses on the first day of the hunting season. which was Tues day. The state department of con- servation received requests for addi- tional licenses during the day from J. M. Voltz, probate judge of Baldwin county: l.. P. Troup. probate judge of Morgan county, and James c. Key. probate judge of Pike county.
 Judge Voltz had already received 40 nonresident hunters licenses but he sent in an appeal for Is additional ones. This indicat greater interest than ever before on the part of nop- residents, who are required to pay $15 for each license. Judges .Troup and Key requeste additional state hunters licenses, which are sold at SS each. The conservation depart ment has received reports from many counties which indicate that game is more plentiful than ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
DEMOCRATS PLEASED
 AT HULL'S ELECTION

Washington. November 1.--Selec- tion of Cordell Hull as chairman of the democratic national committee was warmly approved today by demo- crats in Congress, especially by mem bers of the House, in which he served If years.
 House democrats called a confer ence for tomorrow at which resolu- tions will be adopted commenting the action of the committee in putting MT. Hull at its head and "congratu- lating the party"
 Just after announcement of the meeting was made in the house, Rep, resentative Garrett of Tennessee, tie democratic leader, obtained permis- sion to print in the Congressional Record an article by MT. Hafl on the economic consequences of the defeat of the peace treaty."
 During most of his long service In the House Mir. Hull was a mem Der of the ways and means commit tee. He wrote the income tax law and was regarded by republicans and democrats alike as ain authority on taxation laws.
 MT. Huh was defeated for the House In the last campaign largely. his friehds said, because of his de- termination to get out and fight for others, without staying in his Ten nessee district to look after his own affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
Union Officials Advised
 Abandonment of Checkoff
 Breaks Wage Agreement
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(COntinued from Page One) hands of the rational labor move ment," MT. Gompers said. Tt becomes cutie apparent" said MT. Olmsted, that this situation has brought to life the question as to whether the United Mine Workers of America is to be recognized as stronger than the government"
 Continuing Mir. Gompers said:
 Will Follow Radicals
 "If orderly, well regulated. reason- able labor activities are so treated, the working people will find some way to protect themselves. to pro- ceed, to protest, against such things as are contained in Judge Anderson s decision. The workers will make short shift of the conservative lead ership they have now, and will easily find others to SC with them on a diff ferent course. I cant for the life of me understand how man like Judge Anderson can't understand that the labor demands that he hears today are the minimum to which conservative leadership has been able to reconcile the membership of unions."
 MT. Gompers was asked if the check off" sysem of collecting miners union dues. also forbidden by the Indianapolis injunction, was in- cluded in his defense of the union &C., tivities.
 'It has existed more than 20 years by mutual arrangement" he replied, and I can't see why a judge inter- feres today. The decision is all part and parcel of the attempt to repress and subdue labor, that is prevalent now, of the open shop campaign, and for that Judge Anderson is a leader. and not an impartial judicial officer. He has thrown lis whole lower and influence against the workers, against the men and women who toil''
 Restores Merit System
 The ruling of Judge Anderson as embodied in the injunction order, MT. Olmsted satd, will restore the merit system and result in closer individual relationship between employer and employe.
 q feel, however" he added, that a great duty has arisen because of the effect of this injunction which can only be performed by the oper- ators doing all they can to make their employees know aSd feel that they are being justly, honestly and equitably dealt with. If this duty is performed as 1t should be, there will be eliminated the class hatred and antagonisms that have been fostered and kept alive by radical labor lead CTS to the detriment of not only em- ployer and employe, but the public as well.
 There will be substituted for or ganized force and arbitrary action cooperation, condition that will af- ford tho employers of labor the splen- did opportunity so long denied them to again get in close personal touch with their employees and in a spirit of mutual interest, work out in har- mony the problems in which both are so vitally concerned.
 We hope that the employers oi labor will take every advantage oi this opportunity and so act with and toward. their employees that the re- suits of such actions will produce a better understanding on th> part oi those who labor and cause laborine men everywhere to feel and know that the greatest success Is only made possible by individual initia tive. individual effort and individua, work"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
TO BE NO DELAY IN BEER PERMITS,
 BLAIR ANNOUNCES
By Associated Press

Washington, November 1.-Letters are to be sent to brewers advising them that beer already manufactured and held in stock may be sold for medical purposes under the new treasury regulations. Inter Revenue Commissioner Blair announced to- night.
 We are not so much interested in this" he said. ''as we are in the en- forcement of the provisions which prevent any applicant from getting a permit who has violated either state or federal law or regulation hereunder. This applies both to the brewer who makes his application as well as to the druggist who will get a permit to ser
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-11-02
LEGION CONVENTION ISI READY TO ADJOURN
 AFTER REPORTS TODAY
By Assoclated Press

Kansas City, November 1,-The na- tional convention of the American Legion laid aside business today for the annual parade after receiving Marshal Foch and General Pershing at a brief morning session.
 No business was transacted, but tonight the committee was putting in final shape their reports to be sub mitted tomorrow.
 With the election of officers and the disposal of a number of ques- tions tomorrow, doubt was expressed that adjournment could be taken at noon as scheduled.
 4 state dinner was given tonight in honor of the distinguished guests of the legion