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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
SO Fire Calls So
Far This Year

Accordin~ 70 Cnef Johnston's
records at the fire station, the
St. Johnsbuly fire department has
been called upto to respond to
fire calls since the first of last
December.
OF this number only II resulted
in a loss of over $50 and Of these
the three most distinctive were
outside the village limits. The
fire at the Center, the McBain
house at the Cary farm and the
buildings at the fair ground were
all beyond the prescribed limits of
the St. Johnsbury fire district.
With these exceptions, st, Johns
bury has had no fire this ear
where the loss reached more than
$500. In the meantime we will ran
on wood with something beside a
friction match and hope that the
good record may be continued.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
Big Firemen's Fair at
.ArmOry Nov. 14-19

Chief Johnston and his assist
ants at the fire station are arrang~
ing the details of the big fremer' ,
fair that is TO be held atlthe Al q
mory the week of November IA,
from Monday until Saturday.
1t is proposed to have all the
st. Johnsbury industries, both
large and small represented and
booths for these displays will be
furnished free. Those wishing to
exhibit should notify the commit
tee as soon as possible.
An interesting program will be
provided for each night including
music by an orchestra, vaudeville
by first class New York COM
pany and dancing from 10 to IL.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29

The motorists of st. Johnsbury
who wish to promote the safety
movement, will be sure that when
they round a street corner at
least one wheel remains on the
ground.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
VI. E. Brotherhood
Hear Fine Addresses

The members of the Brother
hood of Grace Methodist church
had a fine program Friday evening
in the church dining room.
he annual oyster supper was lib
orally patronized after which Dis
trict Superintendent f. w. Sharp
gave very interesting report OF
his recent trip to London, oes-
cribing his impressions of the
scenes and people met along ne
way.
The other speakers were the
pastor, Rev. George W. Hylton,
and his predecessor, Rev. George
A. Martin of Springfield, Mass.
Mr.. Martin told how he happened
to preach his recent radio sermon
and some of the unusual develop
ments connected with its delivery.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29

There vii be glassblowers. re-
freshment booths, and side shows
and something doing all the time
to interest and amuse the crowd.
An interesting contest is in pros
pect for the young ladies who wish
to sell tickets. Tickets, 81 in 4
package will be provided and in
addition to the cash offer Of -
cents per book for all sold 500
diamond ring will be given the one
selling the most tickets.
One night durin gthe week will
be staged a carnival, with all the
usual fixin's. 1t will be a good
chance to let loose and forget YOUR
troubles. Remember the f. F.
firemen's fair.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
Try This for INDIGESTION

Foley Cathartic Tablets are lust
the thing for constipation. Their
action is wholesome and thorough
ly cleansing, without gripping.
nausea or Inconvenience. They
Danish headache, biliousness, bloat-
ing, gas, bad breath, coated tongue
and other sysmtoms of disordered
digestion. Mrs. H. J. Marchard,
Sc Lawrence St., Salem, Mass,
writes: ~ used Foley Cathartic
Tablets for constipation with good
results I keep them in the house"
Sold Observation-Disclosures.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
EDITORIAL

At a recent address before the
Board of Trade of Saxton's Rive
Editor Hindley Of the Rutland
Herald praised Congressman
Dale's attitude on pGtenalisGe
measures and said at Is time FOR
the state to take the ground that
the bushes, of the federal govern
rlent is to govern, not to engage in
manifold and expensive activities.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
Sentence Four for
Stealing Chickens
Continued from page one)

tOOHtlHueu IFoIH IiS Z ohCJ
sisted the men should be held to
account for that many.
The officers went 10 the house
on Hastings hill and dug up the
chickens. Mr.. Penniman then was
summoned to the house and he
identified the birds as his prop
ETY.. The four men were held in
the county jail until their cases
came up today.
Reports have been tricklinp into
police headquarters about other
chicken thefts and the police are
endeavoring to apprehend the
thieves. The sentence of the four
today should serve as a warning Of
how the law deals with chicken
thieves if they are captured.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29

Less than TWO months 10
Christmas. DO your Christmas
shopping worrying carly.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29

of Townshend has accepted a call
to the pastorate of the West
Brattleboro Baptist church and
begins his work there October 80.
Windsor-The potatoes sent by
c. r. Billings of Rochester to
Long Island scored the highest
yield in actual test in 100 samples
submitted. The variety is called
the Pride of Vermont, and it is
rightly named.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
YOU'VE GOT TO ADVERTISE

You have got to advertise,
Yes. you've got to advertise;
You've got to advertise.
We're hear to say, it's the
only way
The dear old public buys.
You may sell bonds or clothes
or hats,
Pianos, houses or pies;
But if you want to turn them
into cash
We're hear to say, it's the only
way
Advertise.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29

Chicopee, Mass. and Mrs. Flora
Avery and Mrs. Carrie Mitchen OF
Newport We're recent visitors at
Mrs. U. T. Davis.
Clara and Marjorie Fyler were
home from their school at New
port. N. H.. from Thursday TIL
Sunday, with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John Fyler.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-10-29
BACK TALK

One congressman tells another
that he is a liar and the secon I
congressman retorts that the first
is a id liar Probably, suggests
the Burlington News, they are
both RICH.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
CHARGES OF HAYTIANS ''ROT''
DECLARES SECRETARY DENBY
Conduct of Marines on Island
Have Been Above
., ReprOach.
(ey The Associated Pres.,.

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Character-
1zing as rot" charges made by three
Haitian delegates in a memorial to the
White House, state department and
congress protesting against American
occupation of Haiti Secretary DENLY
declared today that the navy depart
ment welcomed any investigation that
congress might care to make Of condi-
tions in that republic.
1T is the same old rot, DENLY de-
clared, "and l am sick Of having this
thing recur, be disproved and recur
again.
The memorial which was presented
by ii. Pauleus Sannon, former Haitian
secretary for foreign affairs and other
delegates representing the patriotic
union of Haiti, demanded the with
drawal Of United States military forces
from that republic and charged a long
series of atrocities by American ma
rines and the native gendarmer1e in
Haiti. The naval investigation of con-
ditions in the republic conducted by a
board under Rear Admiral Mayo was
characterized as a joke.
The navy secretary in his reply to-
day said the conduct of the marines
had been above reproach and a credit
to the corps. Naval investigations had
rendered the same verdict on several
occasions as the Mayo board, he added.
The marine corps did splendid
work there as humanely as it was pos
sible to do it, said Mr.. DENLY. land
the naval establishment has functioned
in Haiti in a manner seldom equalled
by military occupation anywhere.
When he visited Haiti recently on a
tour of inspection, he saw evidence on
every hand. Mr.. DENLY said, to con-
vince him that the continued presence
OF American marines on the Island was
desirable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
(By The Associated Press).

CINCINNATI, May 9.-The executive
council of the American Federation Of
Labor in session today decided TO ask
the federation to call upon congress to
authorize special public commission to
investigate the entire railroad situation.
The recommendation, which will be con-
tained in the councils annual report to
be presented at the annual convention of
the federation at Denver June 13, it was
learned, asks that congress enact legis-
lation providing for commission COM
prised of representatives of the public,
the railroad workers, railroad security
holders, railroad executives, shippers,
business and the various other interests.
The entire day was taken up with a dis
cussion of the railroaea situation. Presi-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
JUDGE ORDERS PROBE into
LYNCHlNC Of NEGRO BY MOB
Directs County Officers to Make
Thorough Investigation
of Affair.
(sy The Associated Press)

STARKE, Fla, May 9.-Circuit Judge
Long, after strongly denouncing the
lynching of Sam Ballinger, negro,
early today, adjourned court and di
rected county officers to make thor
ough investigation with a view of
bringing members Of the mob to trial.
He announced that the. governor would
be requested to offer a reward for
their apprehension. Two murder cases
remained on the court calendar when
the judge announced adjournment.
Ballinger was taken from the Brad
ford county Jail shortly after midnight
and hanged to a tree. His body was
riddled with bullets. The negro had
been held several weeks in the Duval
county Jail for safekeeping after he
shot and killed Deputy Sheriff r. D.
Bennett, near Lawtey. Ballinger's son,
Chadwick, whom the deputy was at
tempting to arrest also was killed
when the elder negro opened fire in
the darkness of their home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
SENATOR BORAH
ETOLEAD FIGHT
Matter to Be Pressed Despite
Wish of President That No
Action Be Taken.
CURTAIL APPROPRIATIONS
TO REDUCE TAX BURDEN
People Are Being Taxed to
Death in Order to Build
Up Fighting Force.
tsy The Associated r>ress,.

WASHINGTON. May 9.-Proposals
looking to naval disarmament will be
pressed in the senate Notwithstanding
the expressed wish of President Hard
ing that congress take no action on
the subject at present, Senator Borah,
republican, Idaho, announced in
statement tonight. At the same time,
ne said, there was no intention of in
terfering with the executive authority.
President Harding, in urging that
congress take no action on the subject
at this time, has indicated that he
would prefer to have it taken up by
Ambassador Harvey as his personal
representative before the allied su-
preme council when the international
situation Is such as to warrant the
calling of conference of the powers
to consider the limiting of naval aI'rna-
ments. Senator Borah, however, has in
troduced resolution requiring the
president to call conference between
Great Britain, Japan and the United
states to discuss disarmament and will
press for action when the naval ap-
propration bill is considered in the
senate.
Disarmament he said in his state-
ment tonight is primarily a question of
taXtion, a subject exclusively given to
congress.
The fact that plan or suggestion
may incidentally may touch our rela-
tionships with other nations should not
be taken as prohibitive of congress
action" Senator Borah added.
Senator Borah referred to the recent
letter of Secretary Mellon, which said
the present rate Of government eX-
penditures was disastrous.
He has further advised u.s., Senator
Borah said, Chat there is no way to
reduce our tax burden except through
n cut in the army and navy appropria-
tlons. This makes the proposition a
simple one and particularly matter
for congress to determine-legiti? :?
mately within the jurisdiction of con-
sress andof no other department Of
the government.
"It Is nothing less than crime
against humanity that the three great
nations associated in the late war
should now be taxing their people to
death and driving on toward bank
ruptcy at a double rate of speed in
order TO build up fighting forces never
before heard of in the world. Certain
" some one ought to be willing to call
u halt, and If congress, the taxing
power, the war making power, and the
responsible power to the people is un-
willing to do anything 1t would look
as IL the whole scheme had broken
down."
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
CONFERENCES IN
MARINE STRIKE
ARE OF NO AVAIL
Chairman Benson Stands Firm
For Is Percent Wage
Reduction.
(ey The Associates Press.)

WASHINGTON, May 9.-Conferences
Secretary Davis has been holding with
all parties in an effort to reach set
tlement of the wage dispute affecting
American shipping were discontinued
today after Chairman Benson of the
shipping board had reiterated his
stand for a Is per cent wage reduction.
Representatives of the marines engi-
neer's beneficial association announced
that they would leave Washington to
attend to other matters and Secretary
Davis said he had arranged for no
further conferences. Should the situ-
alton change. however, it is understood
that the secretary will attempt to
bring the several parties together
again.
William S. Brown, president Of the
Marine Engineers Beneficial associa-
ton said tonight that his committee
had the very best proposition possible
to the shipping board and ship own
ers through Secretary Davis and that
no further concessions would be made.
The proposal of the men, based upon
the vote of locals at all ports yester-
day were submitted in the afternoon
but were not made public.
A conference had been held earlier
between the entire joint committee
representing the various marine engi-
neers associations and Secretary Davis.
The latter communicated with Chair
man Benson by telephone and later
announced that as efforts had proved
unavailing the conferences would be
discontinued until there was an indi-
cation that their resumption would be
warranted.
Chairman Benson said today that he
stood firmly for the Is per cent wage
reduction and regardless of whether
an agreement were reached, he intend
ed to put into effect on shipping board
vessels some system which would en-
able men showing efficiency to get the
benefit of the resulting savings in the
form of extra compensation. Adoption
of some such bonus system had been
suggested to both sides of the contro-
versy by Secretary Hoover, he added.
Reports from all sections of the
country today, the chairman said
showed that the outlook was very
hopeful and that an increasing number
of officers and men were volunteering
to return to work. Sailings were near
ly normal he added.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
RIPARIAN RIGHTS
COMES UP TODAY
(By JOHN C. TRIcE.)

TALLAHASSEE, May 9.-The three
bills dealing with the question of ri
parian rights, about which there has
been SO much discussion the past three
weeks, are set for a special order in
the senate at 1880 o'clock Tuesday
morning, and Tallahassee began to fill
up today with people who are interest
ed In the bills. Delegations. from Mi
ami, Jacksonville, Tampa and other
towns were in the majority, nearly all
urging the passage of the Butler bill,
the one vetoed last session by Cover
nor Cats. The Butler bill, the Lind
say bill and the Stokes bill are all to
be heard Tuesday. The Stokes bill is
the latest one introduced and calls for
"a commission Of seven men to be
named by the governor to study the
matter and report at the next session.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
DOCTORS MEET
in CONVENTION
FOrty-Eghth Annual Meeting
of the Florida Medical
Association.
PRESIDENT WILL
DELIVER ADDRESS
Special Entertainment Features
Been Arranged For the
Ladies of Party.

The 48th annual meeting of the
Florida Medical association will be
called to order at the Hotel San Car
los at 10:30 o'clock this morning, by
DR.. S. r. Mallory Kennedy, chairman
Of the local committee on arrange
ments. The opening prayer will be by
DR.. A. J. Moncrief of the First Bap-
tist church, and the address of well
come On behalf of the city will be by
Judge M. G. Hoffman of the cham
Der of commerce. DR.. G. e. Hutchif-
son will welcome the delegates on be-
half of the Escambia County Medical
association. Response to the addresses
of welcome will be by DR.. J. R. Nc
Eachern of Tampa. The annual ad-
dress of Pres. w p. Adamson, NJ D.,
of Tampa, will fc,l0w DR.. McEachern's
response and this will close the public
session.
The convention will go into closed
session Immediately and will hear the
reports of the executive committee the
secretary, the treasurer and the edi-
tor. The house of delegates will then
be organized.
AT 2 o'clock this afternoon there will
be a meeting Of the scientific assem-
bly,, pediatric section. Reading and
discussion of papers will continue un-
til 4:30 o'clock.
This afternoon at 4:30 o'clock the
house of delegates will meet with the
president in the chair.
A practical demonstration Of bubonic
plague eradicative measures will be
given at the state board of health lab
oratory at o'clock by P. A. Surgeon
r. r. Spencer. L. S. p. H. S.
Tonight at o'clock an informal stag
smoker and banquet will be given to
the members and visiting guests by
the Escambia County Medical society.
at the San Carlos. Past President
Ralph n. Greene, NJ. D., will act as
toastmaster.
Visiting Ladies' Program.
At $3.50 o'clock this afternoon visit
ing ladies will leave the San Carlos
in automobiles for a drive over the
city, to the naval air station and Fort
Barrancas, returning via the Country
club, where tea will be served.
Tonight at o'clock the ladies', will
be rendered a theatre party at the Isis.
At 8 o'clock tomorrow morning the
ladies will accompany the men of the
convention on boat ride on the bay.
Wednesdays Program.
The members of the association with
their guests and visiting ladies will
leave the San Carlos promptly at 1855
a. m. In automobiles and be driven to
Baylen street wharf, where they will
board a subchaser for trip on the
bay. Through the courtesy of Capt.
II. H. Christy, commandant of the
station, the visitors will be given an
opportunity to witness flights of sea
planes, flying boats and dirigibles from
the air station. The boat will return
to Baylen street wharf and be met by
automobiles In time to get the MEM
bers to the .hotel for the opening of
the session of the scientific assembly
at o'clock.
Election of officers will be held at
noon. At one o'clock the house of dele
gates will meet with the president in
Continued on Page Two)
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(By JOHN C., TRICE)

TALLAHASSEE, May 9.-The Hun
ter proposal to tax dealers in oils,
gasoline, kerosene, lubricating, fuel
oils, etc.. was taken up at public meet
ing of the finance and taxation com
mittee of the house tonight with
Chairman Hunter in charge, and sew
eral gentlemen, dealers and consum-
ers, were heard.
The main argument made by dealers
in oil was that the tax proposed, which
it is estimated by them will net about
one-seventh of the state income, is
much too great a share of the tax bur-
den to be borne by an industry they
claim does no more than one-seventy-
fifth of the business of the state.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
VA VAL DISARMAMENT Will BE PRESSED N THE SENATE;
APPROPRIATION MADE TO MARK SITE OF DADE MASSACRE:
EXTENDS WELCOME TO THE VISITING llEDICOS
WANT CONGRESS- TO APPOINT
SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO PROBE .
ENTIRE RAILROAD SITUATION

dent Samuel Gompers of the federation
made complete report on which con-
gress accomplished during the last year
in bringing about Il solution Of the rail-
road situation. This report. according
to members of the executive council.
showed that no constructive remedial
railroad legislation had been enacted
during the last year. 1t detailed the fed
eration's opposition TO the Esch- Cum
minis act and urged labor to continue it's
fight to bring about the repeal of this
legislation. The executive council also
viii report progress to the Denver con-
vention in carrying out the declaration
OF the Montreal meeting in 1920 calling
for government ownership and demo-
cratic control of the railroad systems
and necessary inland waterways.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
TERMS
ARE'TO Be MET
Reichstag Will Have Safe Ma
jority in Favor of Ac-
cepting Ultimatum.
(Ry The Associated 1ress.)

BERLIN, May 9-Late tonight the
party leaders admitted that there
would be available Tuesday in the
Reichstag safe majority in favor of
accepting the allied ultimatum with
regard to reparations.
The majority socialists and cleri-
Gals in party conferences today voted
in favor of accepting the ultimatum of
the allies.
The German peoples party, by vote
Of SO to rejected the proposition. The
democrats were in session at midnight.
Paul Loebe, of the majority social
lists and president of the Reichstag will
be commissioned by President Ebert
with the task of forming new cabi-
net.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
TO ABANDON ALL
OBSOLETE FORTS
(By The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON, May 9.-More than
60 obsolete forts and military posts Of
no further military value been recon-
mended to congress by Sec. Weeks
for abandonment Many of them are
identified with the early history of the
country. The list includes.
In Florida: Chapman field, Flag
Island, Perdido bay, Francis Barracks,
Anantasia Island, Fort Clinch, Gas
parilla Island. st. Johns Bluff; st.
Joseph's bay; Two Islands, Ft. Marion
and FIT. Matanzas.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
HONOR MEMORY
Of BRAVE MEN
Fitting Tribute to Soldiers Who
Fell in Indian Uprising
in Year 1885
MEMORIAL AT MARIANNA
TO DEFENDERS TO TOWN
Provision Is Made for Appro-
priation of $4,000 in
Each Item.
(By JOHN C. TRlcE)

TALLAHASSEE, May 9.-Providing
for an appropriation of $4,000 to mark
the site of the Dade massacre in Sum
ter county in 1885, and increasing the
appropriation for a memorial at Mari
anna to the home guards who took
part in the defense of that town
against the northern troops, September
81, 1864, the senate paused Monday
afternoon to pay honor to the memory
of brave men of the past. The Dade
memorial was handled by Senator
CroAby of Marion. 1t has already
passed the house.
Senator Crosby said the Dade me-
mortal association had assurances from
Senator Fletcher that if the state pro-
svided the land the war department
would take over the place as a ma
tional monument and see to it's care.
There were but three votes against the
bill, those Of Senators Bradshaw,
Knight and Mapoles.
: Senator Singletary, when the Mari
anna bill came up on second reading,
moved to increase the appropriation
from $4,000 to $1,000, basing his action
on the fact that the senate had just
pdSSCo the Ddoo ulcLlOIidl dl lldI LIZ
ure. He recounted the history of the
battle when less than 100 home guards
of Mariana defended that city against
force of federal troops estimated at
more than six hundred, many of the
home guards being killed and wounded
Though Senator Knight opposed his
amendment Singletary's amendment
prevailed and the bill went to third
reading.
Chapters Of the U. D. G. throughout
the state are much interested in the
bill.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-05-10
(By The Associated Press.)

GENOA. Italy, May 9.-The chief of
police of this cits has received a letter
signed ''the Tramways Pitckpockets As
sociation," complaining that the persons
from whom they abstract pocketoooks
have the dishonest habit or invariably
declaring to the police a much larger
financial loss than they have really suf-
fered.
They cite specific cases where one
man claiming to have been robbed of
two thousand five hundred lire only lost
fiftv and ano.hAr ranortinR loss