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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
Rife Teams Must
Learn How to Wink

PORT AU PRINCE, Nov. 20
In preparation for the first ma
tional rifle match to be held in
Haiti, the American officers of the
Haitian Gendarmerie are engToss-
ed in teaching their native rifle
men how to wink. When rifle
practice was taken up in earnest
for the first time this year among
the native troops, their instructors
Immediately were confronted with
the practically universal failure
Of the gendal1nes 10 close their
left eye when sighting along the
Springfield barrels.
Experiments showed that they
were unable to close one eye with
out closing the other, or to open
one eye without opening the other
At first the expedient of putting
Il patch over the left eye, or tying
d handkerchief across it, had to be
resolted to. As this did not prove
satisfactory General Douglas c.
MacDougal, Chief of the Gcndar-
merle and a shot of national repu-
tation in the United States in
structed his officers to teach the
gendarmes the principles of wink
ing.
At the recent department shoots
held to select eight man teams for
the national match, the scores
made by the leading gendalmes
would have compared creditably
with that of the more experienced
marines. The gendarmes are alb
sorbed in their newly found skill,
and the spirit of rivalry is so keen
that President Borno has offered
to the best individual shot a gold
watch and an autographed letter
of commentator. With that
championship will go the unwrit-
ten title of the most expert winker
in a country where winking has
been a lost art until the last few
weeks.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
PRESS COMMENT
The Crime at Oxford

The double murder OF the cid
erly Davis brothers in the little
town of Oxford in New Hamp-
shire, just across the Connecticut
river from Fairlce, was one of the
most foul crimes ever perpetrated
in this part OF New England, the
two victims having been appar-
emily struck down in cold blood by
a person or persons sWayed by Il
passion for money, of which the
brothers were known to carry a
considerable store. Human life is
no barrier for the lust for gold in
the minds of some creatures mas
querading for men; it is held no
more sacred than the life of the
most humble animal that crawls
over the ground. Lust for gold
caused an inolfensiVe and feeble
man, John Hobart, to be murdered
in the town Of MiddleseX only a
few years ago. Lust for gold was
back of the blows, which struck
down an aged storekeeper in the
little village of G,tssetts, Vt, more
recently. Lust for gold is CON
Stantly being revealed as the act
uating motive Of murders numer-
able everywhere III the world.
In the Oxford double murder,
the power that drove the axe
against the heads of the two elder
ly Davis brother- was the desire
to gain the money the two men
had accumulated in their thrift
and which they, through odd men
tai workings, had taught best to
early on their persons rather than
to entrust to banks. And, by the
way, that axe, or the telltale fin
germarks on the axe, may be the
means of bringing the murderer or
murderers to book. Certainly,
those marks seem at the present
time to be the most tangible clew
to the solving cf the mystery.
With that clew 20 work upon, the
investigating authorities ought to
find the mystery for more sus-
ceptible of solution than the com
mon run of such sordid crimes.
Let the investigation be pushed
promptly.-Barre Times.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
Hoover Says Red Cross
Should Get Support

Herbert Hoover, secretary OF
Commerce and chairman of the
American relief administration
says:
"An appalling situation of suf-
fering, involving hundreds OF
thousands of people who have
been forced to flee from then
homes in the Near East and to
seek refuge in lands already bur
dened with care, has emphasized
to the people Of this country that
the American Red Cross is ouI
National Emergency Fund with
which to meet great crises in dis
aster, The accentuation of the
fact is the greater in that the par
ticular calamity row appealing to
humanity has fallen Just in adj
vance of the American Red Cross
annual roll call.
"The resources of the Ameri-
can Red Cross must be annually
replenished through the roll call.
This year the summons is second
ed by a concrete emergency of the
kind that is ever liable to be pre-
cipitated upon the world. 1t is i'm
possible for the Red Cross to be
dependent upon a public appeal
for specific objects, because when
emergency and disaster face Us we
have no time to wait until funds
can be raised. The Red Cross is
our ever-ready agency for re-
spending to the call of calamity
the moment the alarm is sounded.
"The American Red Cross
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
Kidnappers Drove
Over Roads of Vt.
Continued from Page y

Little Virginia was the daughter
Of Edgar and Eva Perry, both Of
whom were well known in the vici-
nifty Of Berlin, Gorham and the
Cascades. When the Coos county
courts severed the martial relation
ship of Mr.. and Mrs, Perry they
docreed that the child should re-
ni8il with its father, a resident Of
the state of New Hampshire. The
mother married William Murphy
and left Berlin to take up her res
idcnce in New York city, where
he.' husband was stationed in the
United States revenue service, at
tached to one of the speedy cutters
running between that port and
Newport News.
Two weeks ago a man and a
woman appeared in Berlin in a
Massachusetts, automobile, attract
ing considerable attention and eX-
citing comment, but they evaded
close scrutiny and left in the direc-
ton Of Gorham and the Cascades.
Several hours later the police re-
celved an alarm that little Virginia
Perry had been Kidnapped from
the schoolhouse and carried away
in & closed automobile. 1t was de-
cl;led that the child's mother was
in the car, accompanied by man
supposed to be her husband
Motorcycle police were ordered
into pursuit of the Massachusetts
ca and a chase continued for
many miles, over the mountains,
across the river and through the
by-roads until the automobile final
ly eluded the posse and sped across
the river into Vermont.
Further investigation revealed
that one of the fugitives was in
the federal governments service
ard the department officials at
shington were called into the
case, joining forces with the off
GERS Of the treasury and navy de
p&rtments.
Today word came that no news
had been received of the man
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

Pop put a square oblong pack
idge on the hall rack wen he went
t. the Office this morning, saying
to ma, BY the way, this belongs to
Mi Lewis, there's cigars in it, so if
he sends his office boy up today |
wish you'd give it to him.
| don't Ike that man Lewis and
never did and the more | see of
him the less I see to see in him, ma
sed.
Then of corse you'll be glad to
geJ enything that belongs to him
out Of the house, pop sed.
Well, that's rite too, that's true,
~ sed. And this aftirnoon after
skool | was in mas room looking
out of the window wondering
weather Id rather be out in the
street and some kid went up the
f.unt steps and rang the bell and |
sod to ma, There's Mr.. Lewises of
Gea boy, ma, shall | 90 down and
give him the packidge?
By all meens, good radiance to
bad rubbidge. ma sed. And | went
down and handed the boy the pack
idge saying, Is this wat you
Wunt? and he sed, Sure. And he
tool it and | shut the door agen
and wen pop came home he sed,
Wares that packidge | left on the
hall rack, Lewis dident send his
bow after all, he's going to send
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

should have a minimum member
ship of ten million in order that
its reserves may be equal to oul
domestic and our foreign emer-
gencies in humane purposes. In
the light Of my experience in re-
lief work throughout the world |
feel it duty to express my per
sonal hope that the people of
America will show their conf
dence in their Red Cross in this
roll call in unmistakable terms.
Let's all get behind the Red Cross
and give it ten million members
for its great work"
Red Cross officers in st. Johns
bury urge every citizen to save
one dollar for membership in this
big National organization.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

Murphy, who was on leave from
his duties in the revenue service at
the time he was reported to be in
New Hampshire, and because he
was remaining absent without
leave further official aid was forth
coming.
Inquiry of the Massachusetts of
fcers brought out that George M.
Murphy Of Everett, whose automo-
bile was used in the abduction, IS
also in the United States navy,
M king possible an added appeal
in that direction.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
MONDAY, NOV. 20, 1922
EDITORIAL

Automobile Drivers and Liquor
There are two things that do
not 90 together, and those are au-
tomobile driving and liquor, A.
automobile driving increases, more
care is constantly needed. Nobody
ought to be let loose on the roads
with a powerful machine, unless
he is thoroughly master of himself
perfectly conscious of what he Is
doing, and in II condition to exer-
else good judgment.
An amount Of liquor that might
do no special harm in other cir
cumstances, will raise the mischief
wehn a man gets behind a steer
ing wheel. If he took the same
amount in his own home, he might
show the effect simply by taking
a little louder and faster than
usual. While he might be consid-
cred to act foolishly, yet no spec
ial harm would be done.
But man who is in that slightly
excited state is not in possession
of his normal faculties. A feeling
of over confidence possesses him.
If he sees a narrow chance to cut
in ahead of another car, or to
seize the right of way that does
not belong to him, he is too Con
fident that he can do it. He PUSHES
ahead and takes his chances, and
a smash often results. A large
part of the many accidents that
are occurring and bringing a hal-
vest of death, injury and misfor-
tune, educ to this cause.
AS Il consequence the courts of
many states are handling out Sc
we're penalties to those who are
caught operating cars while under
the influence of liquor. Only in
this way can this evil be checked.
The gerat majority of drivers
are sober and careful. But often
with the best of care, they can not
keep out of the way of some hi
larious operator who comes tear
ing through the streets at break
neck pace. croWding other cars
out into bitches, and smashing into
others that have the right of way.
Public sentiment believes in dras-
tic endorsements of the law as to
intoxicated drivers.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

Londonderry-W. NJ. Hosley,
representative-el6cc has received
all sorts of presents since election,
including a parcel post package
from New Hampshire friends con-
tanning a handsome cat. He was of
course pleased to be remembered
but intimated that there were
many other things he needed more
than a cat.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
JAPAN SELLS IT'S
YARD TIMBER

OSAKA, Janan, Nov. 20
While Japan is importing lumber
from the Pacific states and Can
ada, it is exporting oak and other
hard timber to China, Australia
and New Zealand Contracts, the
first of the kind, have been con-
Guided with Japanese steamship
companies for the shipment Of
100000 feet of such timber to the
two British Dominions.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
BACK TALK

Eight feet Of snow is reported
in Utah and 20 below zero weather
in the Rocky mountain regions.
The Brattleboro Reformer adds
the consoling comment that prob
ably coal is just as scarce as it is
here.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
st. Johnsbury Huntsmen
Get But Ten Bucks

LOntinued from Page One
may report Of their success on
Saturday.
The number of deer killed in
Vermont during the open season
from reports received at the office
of the Fish and Game Commits
sinnnr Mnntnhlier NermOnt. Nov
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

1t takes the Brattleboro Re
former to figure out a difficult sit
uation optimistically. 1t says that
the more coal costs, the more we
save by not having any.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

At the age of 90, "Aunt May
Wilson of Vershire cast her vote
on last election day, which, the
Barre Times thinks, is better than
about fifty per cent of the young
and able-bodied voters of the
state can boast.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

The Rutland Herald is sure a
public garage will never take the
place of livery stbale as politi-
cal headquarters.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
Congresses Next Session

Congresses Next Session
When Congress resumes its work
its members will be considerably
perpleXed by the conflicting de-
mands made upon them. They feel
that the country has expressed
considerable disapproval of their
doings, but there will be a great di-
vergence of opinion as to the par
ticular things that the people want
to have done.
There is one bit of advice that
could be handed out to all these
men, and that is that should do
what they think is right and best
and leave the consequences to the
people. The men who are trim
ming and whiting all the time for
fear they are not going to get re-
elected, are not winning the popu-
lar esteem that is the only sure
basis on which a successful politi-
cal career can be created.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

The White River Junction Land
mark tells of a Norwich man who
came back home from Indiana in
order to vote. This is the old Yer
mont spirit which it would do well
to pattern after.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

Congress will WORK hard from
now to next March making speech
es on the meaning OF the elections.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20

The chicken pie supper given at
the M. f. Church Friday evening
by Harry Nichols, Earl and Guy
Isham, Marcia ISham, Rose Rock
and Grace Pearl was we'll attend
ed and a fine time reported. The
young people certainly knew how
to serve a good supper.
They feel very grateful for all
who assisted in making the supper
such success and Sal. was added
to the treasury of the L. A. S.
Mrs. Cora Finn of Gilman was
a guest of Mrs. J. c. Warren the
first of the week.
Mrs. Andy Connors of Concord
visited her sister, Mrs. Ross Fol
som the first of the week.
Mrs. James Adams was a bust
ness visitor in St. Johnsbury
Monday.
Mrs. George Morrill,, who has
been quite i'll, is slowly GONZALES
cling.
Mrs. Fred Whipple was in Lit
Teton, N. H., one day last week
after her mother, Mrs. Nora Blood
who is very i'll. She is now at the
home of her daughter
Eloy Ficke has moved into the
tenement in Frank Warren's
house.
Mrs, George Lavature and
James HaItshon are on the sick
list this week.
Among the visitors in St.
Johnsbury the past week were
Glenn Higgins, d. NJ. Smith, Mrs.
Addie Webb, Mr.. Dennie Fisher,
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bailey and
little son Ralph Briggs, Harry
Nichols, Mrs. George King, Mrs.
George Boutwell,.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-11-20
East Concord
Big Reception FOR Representative
Elect Folsom

John Folsom, who was elected
Representative last week, gave an
oyster supper at the church din
ing room Tuesday evening. Over
two hundred were in attendance.
The street was lighted by bon
fires from Folsom's store to the
church. Martial music was furni-
ished by a fife and drum corps.
Mr.. Folsom thanked those pres
ent who voted for him for their
support and hoped they would
have no cause to regret their
choice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
Full Turn Tn Production or Steel Another Week. T. C. 4 Still Expanding Iron Market Strong and Headed to Greater Strength Structural Steel Again Actve-Good News
 From Number of Industries

rather bare of stocks. It is stated that 5000 tons of steel scrap changed hands at S950 last week, but that the usual deal cannot be made under SlG to s11.
 February TidinEs
 Gratifying reports of activities in several lines were cxs1n4 at close of February These included a s3,- 0Oo,000 increase in bank clearings for the month, a SIG O0O,0 increase for the two months of this year and $17,000, 900 increase for the past quarter. Another outstanding item wasts1,1S7,OoO in building permits in February and total of $1,549,O 900 for the first two months of the year, which is an increase of 100 per cent over the previous year Home build ing permits for the two months total 1S7. compared with 164 in 1921.
 A Birmingham stove maker reports this weeks shipment of stoves in carloads to Beaumont. Corpus Christi, Houston and San Antonio. Tex, and Jack sonvlle, Fla.
 Major Building Operations Btrmingham's ambitious school building program is to be continued this year. Excellent start has been made with issuance of a permit in
 
 and permit issued this week for the grammar school in the Avondale- Mountain Terrace section. The total investment of 1921 and 1922 will ap- rroximate s3, 900. 900.
 The Masonic temple is well on the way toward completion of the ex- terior, and the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank can almost sec itself in it's besutiied marble front. The Silver store on Second avenue is completed and ready for oceu- pancy. Progress is being made on the Independent Presbyterian church
 Wire Mills
 Wire drawing mills are receiving a steady inflow of orders. the fea- ture of which is revival of business in wire fencing. Last year farmers contented themselves with wire. This year they are looking for wire fenc- ing again. Mills of the American Steel ard Wire and Gulf States Steel arc on good average of operating capacity.
 Basic Conditions
 Of the lumber business the Amer ican Lumberman says: Orders, pro- ducton and shipments have been relatively higher so far in 1922 than in the corresponding months of 1919, 1920 and 1921"
 Significant of changed conditions in the steel market is this from the Wall Street Journal: "Steel Corpora ton subsidiaries are operating at an average of 60 per cent now. com pared with 40 per cent at the close of 1921, and the low of IS per cent in July last" This is a 50 per cent in crease over last year and one of more than 200 per cent over the low point.
 A good year for gas and water pipe is assured. Birmingham plants are receiving a steady inflow of orders. Base is Sss. Sanitary pipe continues to hold back some, but jobbers must soon enter the market, where belated ones may strike snags.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05
Judge Ab huokes Haunted Dice" in Deciding Case
KY CHARLES H. MANDY

in but 'ligion an I aint nevsh mess ed Up wifi trashy niggers or pore white folks, an mo dan dat. jedge 1 comes to see yo' bout two dollahs what CT nigger owes me-
 That's all right I will attend to your case after l am through with this one. How much-time shall l give Dude.
 "Bein' as yo slsts, I wouldn't give him nothin' but take somethin' way
 "Thats very enlightening auntie, but l see I will have to settle this case with the bones Sheriff Jack, get me them haunted dice and the first throw will determine how many years the defendant will get"
 Jack produced brace of worries of rather q large size and with red dots on them.
 These dice,' sad Judge Alb ad- dressing the defendant were made from the bones of a man who was hanged for murder and his spirit aunt Sarah. shall I cast the worries and"
 II done tole yo that l is 'er chile Q god an don't fule wid de works of de dehbil. which is what crap shootin' dice are. What I wants yo' toe do is toe get nah two dallahs-"
 "W will get to that presently, now to cast the die, or rather dice upon which the fate of the defendant rests. .
 As Judge Alb took up the dice in hi s hands and began to shake them the precipitation began to roll down the checks of the defendant and when he made reference again to them being haunted the negroes eyes almost popped out, and he muttered under his breath "sho' hopes he craps" With a great flourish Judoe Alb shot the bones and when they stopped roll ing two lives showed up.
 Dude, the dice say that you get ten years. Have you anything to say?"
 "Yassah Tse gwine toe ask yo toe shoot dem bones a secnd time. and please jedge don't slide 'em, sides jedge I caught de bones the fust time.'
 Judge Alb stated that the bones would lose their charm if they were rolled a second time but agreed to withhold sentence to a later day much to the evident relief of the negro.
 Sheriff Jack hold up this case a few days. I have some doubts as to the guilt of this man. What do you think about it.
 Being as he was a suitor. and lost his suit, if he returns the suit said to be stolen I would dismiss this suit It seems to Se more of a suitcase than anything eNe.''
 T guess I'll Allow suit and let il go at nat. Next case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05

ht . fSA V hAh N A-@A 1 N'
 tered the court room the other day he noticed Sheriff Jack, gaz- ing intently out of the window. and as he ap- preached him he heard the high sheriff sin gin g softly to himself, Tn the month Of Man, the lambs do play, and the lit- tie birds sing their roundelay' U etc, etc.
 What Ho, my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-03-05

girls upon which she sews colorful honor beads as she acquires them. She can attain to three ranks-that of wood gatherer, fire maker and torch bearer. The latter rank girl can attain only after she has proved herself leader and responsible mem Der, not only of her own group. but of her community. Each. Camp Fire group chooses a name, usually an In- dian one which expresses the group ideal, and Miss Kempthorne's picture will show how beautiful are the robes of rank. These. however, are worn only on ceremonial occasions.
 Give service" is the slogan. and Camp Fire girls work for their omes, schools. churches communities and country. Members get high marks for cooking and serving two Sunday dinners while their mothers rest. for keeping themselves healthy and strong. for taking care of one room at home for month, this to include sweeping, dusting. washing of win dows. care of flowers and whatever may contribute to the attractiveness of the room. Marks are also won for the care of baby for the average of an hour each day for month, for trimming a hat, for knowing the planets and seven constellations and their stories. for holding a regular position for four months, and similar things.
 A Life Record
 A quaint thing is the fact that the beads sewn on their ceremonial gowns serve as a record of the girls daily lives. These beads woven into sym bcls. represent a girls desires and ideals, the work she has accomplish ed and the pleasures she has enjoyed. The gown is a record of herself. So she makes that record and that gown as beautiful as she can. The girls re- ceive their honor beads each month at their council fires or ceremonial meetings