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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
WILL MEET
AT NEWPORT
NEXT YEAR
Vermont Druggists Close
Their Annual Session
Tuesday Night

The Vermont State Pharmaceu-
teal association closed their two
days session with dance at Py-
THAN hall Tuesday night and have
been invited to meet in Newport
next year.
The session Tuesday morning
was devoted TO a general discus
sion on drug store problems which
was participated in by all the
members. Among the items Of
business at this session were the
adoption of d resolution thanking
the st, Johnsbury druggists for
the very complete arrangements
made for entertaining the visitors
and the decision to send legatcs
to the annual gathering of the
American Pharmaceutical Associ-
alton at Cleveland and the Nation
al Association of Retail Druggist
at Detroit.
Addresses Of much value to the
members were given by Prof. E.
H. LaPierre and DR.. l.. A..
Thompson of the Massachusetts
College of Pharmacy in Boston.
Continued on mage six)
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
DeraiIment On
Boston & Maine

The northbound mail train on
the Boston & Maine railroad from
New York to Sherbrooke, P. @.
was detoured over the Canadian
Pacific line from Newport to Farm
ham today because of derailment
of one car of a freight train at
Tomfordia, p Q. early today.
The derailment was caused by d
spread rail, The train. No. 2374,
was in charge of Conductor r. f..
Martin and Engineer O. w. Creas-
cr. All of the cars of the freight
but three were brought to New
port.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
TOWN ENDANGERED
BY TEXAS FLOOD

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June
21-Four hundred feet of levee,
protecting a section of the San
Benito irrigation district about "a
miles up river from Brownsville,
gave way before flood waters of
the Rio Grande todav inundating
low lands in Cameron county. A
large force of workmen was sent
to strengthen the levee protecting
the little town of Los AdioS, which
is threatened by the break.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21

of a wage cut ordered by the u.
labor board. Reports of the bal
loting at the Burnside shops of the
Illinois Central were that the boil
ermakers there had voted over
whelmingly against a strike. The
general chairmen are expected to
arrive Friday and Saturday intend
ing to begin the ballot counting
on Sunday.
CINCINNATI, o., June 21-
Further meetings to consider joint
strike, action were being planned
today between leaders of the
striking coal miners and the rail
unions that ar ethreatening a ma
tion-wide walk out next month.
The union chiefs indicated that
they expected to hold a conference
here this week to be followed by
later meeting in Chicago where
the rail leaders are to meet.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
COALITION TREATY
ELECTORS AHEAD

DUBLIN, June 21-The approx
innate representation of the vari-
Gus parties in the parliament
chosen in last Fridays election as
shown in returns today is as fol-
lows: Coalition treaty, Sd; coali-
ton, Republican, SO; labor, IA;
farmers. ;; Independents, 10.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
$4,000 GARMENT WORKERS
LAY OFF IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, June 21-50,000
workers in the mems clothing in
dustry left their Jobs throughout
the metropolitan district today to
registered union contractors, it
was announced bv the chairman
Of the New York Joint Board of
the Amagamated clothing workers
of America.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
INVITES EVIDENCE
ON STEEL MERGERS

WASHINGTON, June 21-Atty
Gen. Daugherty, without other
comment, today made public the
following statement:
"In regard to the two steel mer-
ger cases now before the Dept of
Justice, it was announced today
that the department of justice
would be glad to hear from any
dependable person who has any
legitimate argument to offer
against the merger"
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
MERRIMAC REACHES
FLOOD STAGE

MANCHESTER. n. H.. June
21-With rain falling throughout
the state the Merrimac river here
showed a rise of nearly one foot
over last night at the Amoskeag
gate house. Six and 4 tenthS feet
of water was going over the dam
and the prospects are that the
food record of 80 feet viii be
duplicated within a day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
HARVARD-YALE GAME
IS POSTPONED

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 21-
The first game of the annual Har-
ward Yale baseball series was
postponed today because of rain.
The series will open at New Hav-
en- tomorrow with a game here
Saturday.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
Barre to Play
Fairbanks at Later Date

Manager Charles Hoernle post
poned at noon TODAY the game
scheduled for this afternoon be-
tween Barre and Fairbanks A. A.
The fast Cleveland Giants will play
here on Saturday.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
Illinois Central BOilern1akers
Against Proposed Walk-0ut
General Chairman Arriving
In Chicago To Make Final
Count of Vote
{By the Associated Press)'

strike vote of unions abulaed today admitted dsap
pontment the volume of return the nationwide ref
erendum of ShOpmen and other railroad workers in protest
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
Pictures Are Used I'm
Fight Against Bonus
Disabled Soldiers Posed
With President Harding
and Were "Weu Paid"
(Bv the Associated PreSs)

INDIANAPOLIS, June 2l-World veterans, who
still are suffering from wounds of disability incident to their
service entered protest against the Of their
fight adjusted compensation headquarters of the Amerl-
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21

A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21
The Weather

Rain this afternoon and
tonight. Thursday fair
and warmer.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-06-21

CONTINUED on page six)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
M'KINNEY HELD
 NBONDO OF $500
Checks Returned With Letter Asking Exoneration of
 Mckinney

Eugene Mckinney, 1928 Arlington avenue Bessemer. who was arrested and placed in the city jail yesterday. on charge of embezzlement follow ing report made by him, to the police that he had been held up and robbed of two sacks of money con tainins SS65 belonging to the south eru and Alabama Great Southern Railroad companies. was allowed bond in the sum of 5000 until Mon day morning.
 Mckinney stated that he was held up by an unidentified man and re- lieved of money, as he was on his way to take it to the cashier.
 City Detectives McCombs and Pew cler. who have had the case In charge. arrested Mckinney after they made an investigation into the affair. Me Kinney has been employed by the Southern railroad for several years and the bondsmen included l.. Cowan local freight agent of the Southern railroad
 A portion of the loot was in checks and these were returned to Mfr Cowan yesterday with a letter stating that the checks were no good to the writer so he thought he would return them The letter requested that Mckinney "be exonerated. as he vas scared as was"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
COURT PROCEDURE DELAYS HABEAS
 CORPUS HEARING

A hitch over the proper court pro- cedre prevented the hearing yesterday Of a habeas corpus petition before Judge J. Q. Smith for the release of Theodore Aiversdo. held on a charge Of technical murder.
 Judge Smith held that the proper procedure would be for a preliminary hearing to be held before a writ of habeas corpus was sued out. After some sparring between the attorneys, the ease was set for preliminary hearing on next Thursday. before Judge IT. B. Abennethy
 Alvorado is held for the alleged murder of Eucells Allbritton last July a GuntersVllle. Allbritton was sup posed to have drowned accidentally Tn the river, but suspicion was aroused when Alverado and Earl Allbritton. son Of the supposed dead man, a.. tempted to collect sl00,o0o worth Of fusuFauce
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Miss RngsdnIc Honored

Miss Mildred Ragsdale, whose we'd ding to MT Lister Nasty will be an event of April. was the honoree at miscellaneous shower given for her by the members of the El-Eye-U club al the home of Miss Elaine Hood. on Saturday afternoon.
 The program for the clubs meet ing was presented preceding the shower and interesting discussions on O. Henry and his works were held. Miss Helen Nasty made talk on the Life of. 0. Henry; Miss Mildred Ragsdale on 70. Henry, the Writer; Miss Ruth Edwards gave & synopsis of The Lotus and the Bottle; Miss Virginia Hood contributed reading and The Third Ingredient" one or O. Henrys best stories, was discussed
 Following the program the shower was given Miss Ragsdale and many pretty gifts were presented 10 her The hostess served delightful refresh ments to her guests who were Misses Helen Nasty Rosalie Edwards. Lucile Hammer, Gage Morton, Willie Cope land, Sarah Lnn McNiee, Christine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
ADAMS ELECTED

Gadsden, March 25.-(Special)- Emma Sansom camp of Confederate Veterans held their regular monthly meeting at the courthouse here at noon today and John r. Adams was elected as adjutant to succeed the late J. R. Hughes. who died a few weeks ago. Harvey J. Gibbs was named sec retary to fill the place made vacant by the promotion of MT. Adams. Dues for state and national camps were paid and sent into the proper head quarters. The annual reunion of the state Confederate Veterans will be held in Gadsden in September and committees will be named at the next meeting to look after all details. Of ficers for the camp win be named at the next regular meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Y. M. O. A. achaduIa

Interest in the various athletic ac- tivities of the Y. M. c. A. in Bes- semer increases each week and are enjoyed by the Boy Scouts, Hi-Y boys, and the members of the men's civic clubs. The schedule for the week ending April follows: Mon day. 2:30 to p. m., Boy Scouts sigma. class; from to 4 p. m., Troop 5; from to s p. m, Fourth avenue bask etbail team; 5 to S;15. business men; 6;15 to 7:i5, induszrial Bible class vs. the Berean Bible class; 7:15 to s:15. senior Hi-Y; s:15 to 9l5. U. s. Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company.
 Tuesday. from s:3o to p. m. Boy Scouts signal class; 8 to D. m. Troop 8; 4 to 5, Troop {; to 6:15. business men; 6:15 to 7:15 Rotary club vs. Baraca class; 7;15 to s:15 p. m.. Christian Endeavor society; s:15 to s:15. Sunshine class.
 Wednesday, 2:s0 10 8 D. m, Boy Scouts signal period; to D. m. Mir. Bottoms Troop; 4 to 5 D. m., Mir. Houston's Troop; to 6;16, business men; 6:15 to 7:15 Kiwanis club vs. Wesley Bible class; 7:15 to S:I5. Fourth avenue basketball team: s:15 to s:15, U. S. Cast Iron Pipe company.
 Thursday, 2:30 to o'clock. Boy Scouts signal period; to D. m. Troop 8; to 5, Troop {; 5 to e:f5, Business men; 6:15 to 7:15, Rotary club vs. Berean class; 7:15 to s:i5. Junior Hi-Y; S:15 10 s:15, c. E. so- ciety.
 Friday, 2:ao to. p. m, Boy Scouts signal class; to p. m, MT. Hous- tons Troop; 4 to p. m., Mir. Bot toms Troop; to 6:15, business men; 6:15 to 7:15. Wesley Bible vs. In- dustrial classi 7:f5 to S:15, Boy Scouts.
 Saturday, g to II q. m, Boy Scouts II to 12, Troop g.; to {, girls; night, open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
PRISONER ESCAPES

Gadsden March 25.-(Special.)- Louis Jackson. young white man, was arrested today by a deputy sher- Tiff and taken to the office to make bond. Jackson asked the deputy who had arrested him to call up his father and ask him to come to the Jail and make bond for him. As the deputy walked around the railing to use the phone, Jackson, who, seated on the outside of the railing. talking to an- other deputy, made break for .lib- erty, and running out of the office disappeared in the crowd and was soon lost to the deputies, and he is still at large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

Miss Eva Calhoun entertained the members of her Sunday school class and their friends Friday evening a. her home in Ljpscomb. Quantities Of lovely pink carnations and ferns adorned the interior of the home for the occasion, and the evening was spent in various amusements. con tests, games and music being enjoyed.
 At the close of the evening the hostess served ices and cakes to her guests who numbered about 40 young people Mrs. Nose Mare assisted Miss Calhoun in entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
APOLoGIzEs TO EDISON


 Madison. Wis. March 25.--Professor w \. Scott, director in the course in commerce at the University of Wis consin has written a letter of apology to Thomas A. Edison, expressing re- gret for statements which Mir. Edison in a letter to regents of the univer- sity termed "discourteous." 1t was learned today. A copy of Professor Scott's letter. which the inventor Is said to have accepted as clearing away any differences that may have been created. was not made public here.
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were invited for luncheon at 1 o'clock and later progressive games of t2 were played. The beauty of the spring season was suggested in the decorations of peach blossoms. and pansies which adorned the living rooms of the home and in the favors of pansles for the guests.
 hot two-courSe luncheon follow ed by ices was served. Games Of 42 were played and the prizes, an embroidered guest towel, was award ed to Mrs Charles Mcdonald and the consolation. handpainted basket of ferns and pansies, was drawn by Mrs. E. l.. Read.
 Mrs. Harris guests included the members of the club and few addi- tional guests. She was assisted in entertaining by Mesdames George Woodrow. J. R, Vance and Guy Will son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
SCHOOL MEETING

Gadsden, March .-fSpeciaI)-Th mass meeting held at the courthouse last night to hear speakers on the proposed issue of $z50.000 worth of school bonds for the erection of more school buildings in Gadsden was not as largely attended as was expected, but what the crowd lacked in num- bers 1t made up in enthusiasm and oratory. as there were several speak CTS who discussed the subject along various phases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
MRS. M,CnARN DIES

Gsdsden. March 25.-(Special. J. Mrs. Ruth McCrary. aged 24 died last night following an operation, leaving a husband and three small children. The remains were shipped to Millin. Gaa for interment Mir. McCreary is telegraph operator and has resided here the rast three years. where he and his wife have made many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
DEMOCRATS TALK OF TWO SENATOR'S
 IN PENNSYLVANIA
Grand Old Party Lacking in Leadership in Keystone State Following Death
 of PenroSe
By ROBERT T. SMALL

special Correspondent or The Ake-hsss eaN
 (Copyright, 1922, by The Age-Herald)
 Washington, March 25.-Strange political rumblings are heard in Washington these days. The demo- crats are talking of electing two United States senators from Penn sylvania this fall. Just how serious they are in this claim 1t is difficult to tell, but their assertions are di- recting attention anew to the fact with the death of Senator Boise Pen rose, the grand old party in the Key Stone State seems lacking in con- structive leadership.
 The national democratic leaders are taking co,gnizance of all that is going
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Personals

pr. F. O. Hellier has returned home from Houston Texas.
 Mrs F. Y. Bouchelle and Miss Bes- sic Bouchelle who have been visit ing MT and Mrs. Ben G Perry return ed home Saturday to Boligee
 Mrs Louis Letaw has as her guest Mrs. Francis Mamden, of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Junior Auxiliary

Junior auxiliary of Trinity Epis- eipal church was organized yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Clarke, on Berkely avenue. The off, cers of the organization were elected as follows: Miss Helen Drum, presi- dent; secretary, Miss Rosa Perry; teasurer, Miss Elizabeth Bumford. The leaders for the auxiliary chosen were Mesdames Paul Ragsdale, E. E. Clarke and J. A. Little.
 The following wer enrolled as members: Misses Elizabeth Lewis, Lula J. and Avis Little, Pauline Powell, Frances Rush, Rosa Perry, Helen Drum. Elizabeth Bumford and Mrs. Paul Ragsdale. Following the meeting delightful refreshments were served. The next meeting will be in April and the subject of study will be China" with Miss Rosa Perry. leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

Birthday Patry
 Mrs. Charles Jager entertained yes terday afternoon at her home at Feeders at a beautiful party in cele- bration of the eighth birthday anni versary of her little daughter. Doris Easter decorations used attractive ly throughout the home afforded charming background for the young guests. Refreshments of cake. cream and fruit were served in the dining room, the table beautiful with a cen tral decoration of the large white birthday cake with eight burning candles.
 Games and an Easter egg hunt were enjoyed and pretty and en- tertaining feature of the party was the visit of a little Fairy From Fairyland" whose identity was the source of much speculation and whose answers to the children's questions were very amusing Those who were included in this charming pleasure were Margaret Cross, Sarah Harless, Eleanor Salmon, Mildred Locke, Louise Smith. Georgie Harrison. Helen Harrison. Jewel Coons, Ann Maud Thomasson, Margaret Skews. Doris Jager and Buster Abbott. Steve Dill. Marion Salmon, Ross Thomasson. James Hurd W. s, Tysinger. Frank Calvin Smith, Eyvind Anderson, Thomas Parker, Raymond Allen, Jr, Luther Harris, Jr., and Charles Jager Jr. Mrs. Jager was assisted in enter taining the young folks by Misses Margaret Seemster, Mary c. Cole. Vir- ginia zillier, Lois Faull and Eythel and Virginia Jager.
 The young honoree received many beautiful gifts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Ten For MI.s nnrsin

MiSs Josephine Bursin, of Bir- mingham, a bride elect of the season. will be the honoree at beautiful tea on Wednesday afternoon at the Woodward Golf and Country club given for her by Miss Nellie Adams. of Bessemer. This will be one of the lovely events of the week bringing together a large number of guests from hnth cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

on Tn PeIlu5ylhd
 mia politics at the moment. The sit uation Is entire ly out of the or- dinary. Not only is the state called upon to elect two senators at once, but the direction of the dominant party has fallen into lay hands. Senator Penrose was so complete
 a leader that he scoffed the Idea of trusted lieu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Hall Team nrrnnixeh

baseball team has been organ ized by the Berean Sunday school class of the South Highlands church and complete outfit has been pur- chased for the team, A try out was held Saturday afternoon and under the management of ]. F. Gray and Capt. George Howell, the team, 1t Is announced, will be ready to chal- lenge any Sunday school team in the district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Stills Oantured

Bessemer Deputies Kemp, Cleer, Harrison and Eubank captured two stills Saturday near Parkwood, with complete distilling outfit. Ten bar rels of beer were destroyed The stills were not in operation at the tune ana no arrests were made.
 Deputies Eubank. Cleer and Kemp raided another one Saturday near Piney Woods, when 50 gallons of beer were seized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

The Axe-Herald maintains special rep- resentatives In Bessemer for handling correspondence, advertising and sub scriptions. Mrs. l.. D. McCollum, core spondent, receives news items; phone BessemeP 1072. H. R. Walker, Realty building, manager of circulation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Golf Club Party

The bridge party at the Woodward Golf and Country club Saturday aft ernoon was a delightful event with Mrs. ". H. Hulsey and Mrs. R. l.. Knowles hostesses for the afternoon. Spring blossoms in pink and white furnished a pretty color motif for the party and lent charming air to the interior of the attractive club rooms.
 There were eight tables of guests and after the series of games of bridge. the prizes, a box of station ary and French powder were awarded to Mesdames George Oliver and Mrs. .Tragessor. Sandwiches and iced tea were served after the games and later other guests came in for the dance which followed the bridge games.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Matrons' Club Entertained

The Matrons' club was charmingly entertained at it's meeting yester- day by Mrs. B. P. Harris at her home on Clarendon avenue. The guests
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
U. z. Plant Production
Shrine Club Minstrei


 The Bessemer Shrine club min strel will be presented in the city at the high school auditorium on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, April IT and IS. and will be big events of that month, drawing large audiences at both performances. The minstrel Is under the direction Of B. l.. Michaelson and the production committee is composed of Nobles Lipscomb, Oxford. Denson, winburn and the ticket committee of J. E. Golden, J. W. Leggett and NJ F. Baird.
 The Shrine club will attend the ceremonial which will take place in Birmingham and the president of the club, H. c. Ozley, has announced that room at the Hillman hotel, probably No. 200, will be reserved for the Bessemer Shriners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Special Services

Dr. J. T. Schieffelin. pastor of the Sloggett Memorial church of Fair field, will address the men and boys of Besemer at 3 o'clock Sunday after noon at the Grand theatre at meet ing held under the, auspices of the Y. M. c. A.
 Dr. Joseph T. Ware rector of the Church. of St. Andrews of Birming= ham will hold services Sunday even Ing at 7:3o o'clock at Trinity church in Bessemer. T
 Rev. J. E. Speigle. state evangelist of the Christian church, will preach Sunday morning and Sunday evening at the First Christian church in Bes- semer.
 Daughters of Confederacy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26

planning various entertainments and ways of increasing their funds Mrs w. D. Taylor, chairman of one of the bands, who cleared $1o0 recently in three days at a waffle kitchen, is planning party after Easter at Elks' club.
 A number of other affairs will be announced later by other chairmen of bands. The proceeds of these will be donated to various causes of the na- tional organization, of which scholar ships Is an important one.
 Miss Katherine Baty of this city has been given the U. D. c. scholar ship at woman's college at Mont gomery and local interest in this spe- cial fund is aroused in the Bessemer chapter.
 Mrs. BatsOn Hostess
 Mrs. Mao Batson was a charming hostess of Friday afternoon enter taining at her home on Dartmouth avenue the members of the Young Matron's club. Pretty baskets of jon quils and sweet peas added fragrance and brightness to the attractive liv- ing rooms where the tables for the games of forty-two, the club game, were placed.
 Pretty trophies for the highest score and for the consolation were awarded to Mesdames Herbert Batts and to Mrs. S. ". Wright. These were handpainted sugar shaker and hand painted bread board and knife.
 The hostess served a salad and iced tea to the guests, who were Mesdames " H. Ragsdale. J. H. Blue, Peyton McEniry, J. c. Pope, L. W. Allen. E, S. DeShazo. John Eagan, Frank Diff Hey. Joe Lacey, NJ. c. Ragsdale, Jr., Sam Huey, Howard McEniry J. C..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-26
Glass Entertained

Johnston, Mildred Ragsdale, and others.