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VOL. VII NUMBER 146
ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1922
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MENEIRS WEIRR.SL
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MR. CALDBEC1
1S NOMINATE
FOR TRUSTEE
Unanimous Voters' Choice
At Largely Attended
Village Caucus
Tlirce hundred citizens of St. Johnsbury, includine two
ladies, attended the villane caucus at the Town Hall Monday
eveninp; and George C. Caldbeck, as trustee, together with ali
the candidates were nominated unanimously. The cali was
"""" " . r,a(j jy ireston E. May, village
NEWPORTfiIRL
BREAKS LEG
AT CORNELL
Miss Jennie Curtis Has
Accident at Ithaca
New York
Miss Jennie Curtis, daughter of
Byron S. Curtis of Newport, who
is a senior at Cornell this year,
liad the misfortune to slip on 'ihe
ice on Friday, breaking her log.
The fracture is just above the
ankle. She has becn placed in the
hospital in Ithaca, and is being
veli cared for. The leg was to he
placed in a cast today, and she vili
come home as soon as able to
travel.
Mr. Curtis vili feri that the
family is having an unusually large
share of accidente of this kind.
Ile broko a leg last year and two
years ago, -Instili Curtis, his son,
fell from a fourth story window at
Co.-nell and.only niiraculou.-ly es
caped death.
PRINCE HIROHITO IS
CATARRI! SUFFERER
TOKIO, I)et. 18 Princc re
gcnt, Ilirohito, has recovered from
bis l'ecent attack of measles but
is now suffering from an attack of
bronchial catarrh, it was said at
the royal houschold today.
COTTON COMPANY HAS
.SO PER CENT DIVIDEND
FALL RI VER, Mass., Due. 1!
The dircclors of the Union Cottoli
Manufacturing Company yesterday
recommended a stock rlividend of
50 per cent increa.wig the capital
ization from .$1,2(10 to $1,800.000.
SUB COMMITTEE WILL
PRORF, KELLER REFUSA L
WASHINGTON', Dee. 18 The
House judiciary committee ap
pointed a sub committee to invest
igate what action, if any would he
taken in the refusai of Represent
ative Keller to testi fy before the
committee as to the informatinn
on which he basid his impeach
ment charges again.it Attornoy
General Daugherty.
The only game in
vs.
a?e American Legion
This Uarre team have à big reputation, as liard players
and clean sports.
Iìctween the periods
Caledonian Record.s vs. Les Petits Francais. Carne
called at 8.30.
Sanie admisson, Adults ."0c. Ciiildren 2."c
Ilesei ved chairs 6-"c
Dance after game
Ladies Vive
LET'S GO
clerk, and organized by chosing
.1. Kolf Searles, chairman, and
Preston E. May, clerk. The fol
lowing candidates were nominated
to be elccted at the annual meeting
on January 3, W2.T:
President, Arthur F. Stone.
Clerk, Preston E. May.
Treasurer, Charles G. Uraley.
Collector. M. C. Gaifield.
Trustee for three years, George
W. Caldbeck.
Fire Wardens, John B. Finley,
H. J. Mai-don, T. J. Ticiney, Thom
as .1. Wallace, Louis Morris, Aug
ust Iieck, W. B. Atwood.
Auditors, Raymond A. Pearl,
Milton L. Julian, Boy N. Howard.
After the nomination of Mr.
Caldbeck, the lattei- made quite an
address explaining his position. He
said in the first place that the
nomination carne to him unsought
and that he did not want to be a
candidate unTess he hud the co-opei-ation
of the other village and
town officiai. He cited the dupli
eation of the purrhase of the board
of trustees and the selectmen in
bi'ying two stone ei-ushers for St.
Jolmsbuiy as soinething ought to
be avoided. Ile said 'there ought
to be eo-ordination with the tms
tees, the selectmen and the school
board and a general understanding
of the needs and demanda of each
bia'H-h of our niunicipal govern
ment. The moderator, J. Rolfe Searles,
reminded Mr. Caldbeck that if he
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TEN KILLED IN RIOTS
BETWEEN ITALIANS
TURIN, Italy, Dee. 1! Renew
cd confliets between the Fascisti
and the Communists bere have
rcsulted in the killing of 10 per
sons, four of them Fascisti.
GENERAL SHAO-TSENG IS
MADE CHINESE LEADER
PEKING, China, Dee. W Gen.
Chang Shao-Tsei;g, the military
leader, has been appointed premier
with the approvai of parliament.
His selection, which was support
ed dy (Jen. Tsao-Kun, is believed
to indicate the intention of the
military party to resumé control
of China. The nowspapers publish
rcports to the elfect that Presi
dent Li Yuan Hung will soon re
tile and that General Tsao-Kun
will take his place.
town this week
Admission 5Uc
MEE
WERE GUILTY
OFTRAIN
WRECKING
Are Captured By
Armed Free
Staters
(By the Associated Press)
DUIìLIN, Dee. 19 Four
railroad men and three labor
ers were executed here this
morning for interferring with
traina in county Kildare. The
men were captured November 13
by Free State troops in a house
the location of which is linknown.
With them a quantità of stolen
goods, rifles and ammumiion, was
found. The men were tried by a
militai-y committee and sentenced
to death on a charge of train
wrecking. They are reported to
to have been members of the Re
publican army.
HUSBAND WOULD
MODIFY LAW OF
IMMIGRATION
flight Be Changed to Fili
Industriai Necds of
Nation
Immigration Commissione!- Hus
band is quoted in the current num
ber of the Nat.ion's Business, the
organ of the Chamber of Com
merce of the United States as fa
voring modification of the immi
gration law so as to admit aliens
who would fili the industriai needs
of the country and at the une
lime possess qualities which would
make them desirable vesidents of
American communities.
The commissioner is opposed,
however to opening the doors to
ali.
"I am of the opinion" he saiil
"that it would be entirely possible
to continue the. basic number of
immigrants at a minimum and
then provide for modifications
which wouhl meet the actual needs
of the nation.
'One of the changes I have 111
mind," Mr. Husband continued, "is
the creation of some system under
which the available supplies of la-1
?o0unWernwouldk" t "conSy
communicated to our government
ir, order that when there is in the
United Statcts an honc.4 demand
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WILL RESUMÉ"
GRANITE WORK
IN BARRE SHOPS
BARRE, Dee. Six granite man- ,
ufacturing firmg of Barre today:
signed agreements with the gran-.
ite cutters union and allied unions
by which they will resumé opera- '
tions not later than January 2d
j next. Three quairy owners have
, affected agreements with the quar
I ry workers union. The terms were
not announced.
OUR WANT ADS. PAY
I TINKE
Singing Orchestra
Of Worcester, Mass.
ARMORY, ST. JOHNSBURY
Thursday Ève., Dee. 21
Notice this Wonderful Orchestra jumps
from St. Johnsbuiy to Worcester, Mass. This
will positively be your last chance to dance to
this Celebrated Dance Band this season.
" 'LONG TOWARDS CHRISTMAS THEY'RE AS
THEY CAN BE."
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Jftfki' 5VEPT THE FiOOR. AMD IS THE
Tr NV" MORE Vr?K WE CAM 00
I EDITORI AL
(iOOI) COVERNMENT ADVANCES
A pian for better government for St. Johnsbury receiv
ed a fine lx)ost at the Village caucus in Town Hall last night
in the nomination by a unanimous vote of Mr. George W.
Caldbeck for village trustee. The interest shown in the meet
ing was verv satisfactory and the fact there was not a
cIpimipi- discussimi of the ìnatter
t undoubtedl v the rcsult of the complete unanimity
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of opinion in regard to Viw Caldbeck s pian of improving the
town and village management.
Qur t(nvn counsel, Mr. J. Rolf Searles, who was chosen
chairman of the meeting, proceeded to interrogate Mr. Cald-
beck and point out that the town management pian cannot
je a(lopted without special legislation. Mr. Searles liad
. . r 4 4 r.. ;.. lw f.,f 41iuf 1, Ime
I noilling COIlSll UCtlVU LUUUfl in
been town counsel for 11 years and drawing a salary, the
amount of which it is impossible to teli from any of the
village rcports. A constiuctive and helpful suggestion from
tlic town counsel miglit have aided matcrially in starting Mr.
Caldbeck upon the riglit legai track to secure better town
injinji.rr.mont. We bone such a pian will be forthcoming.
As is the usuai custom in ali town and village gatherings
an dFort was made to lauglt ihe good management pian out
! ,,f ernii t Imi thoso tactics failcd utterly. It Mas a great
pleasure'to soe at the meeting
(Continued
HEAVY FIRING IN
CORK DURING NIGHT
CORK, Ire. Dee. 10 There was
heavy fire for two hours during
last night in the Northern suburb
of Cork. The Republicans used
machine guns. Ono civilian was
seve rei y woundcù.
of town and village manage-
npnc wl niv; itivi, mcv ..v. ...
a great ina.
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loniy or sona uusi-
FINI) EVIDENCE
OF INCENDIARISM
I'HILADKLFHIA, Fa., l'ec. 1!)
Four barn were destroyed by
fire early today in Montgomery
and Chester counties. The fues
were ali wfthin a radius of 20
miles. In at least two instances
there was evidencc of incendiarism.
At one place shots were exchanged
with three men, seen ileeing from
a barn shortly after the fire start
cd. State poiieemen in large forces
are conibing the roads in search of
"barn burners" now believed to be f
an organized band. The fircs to
day brought the total number of
barns burned in Montgomery,
Chester and l'elav.are counties to
'JG sinre last October. The monetar-
loss is $;:i,()()0.
NOTED PHYSICi AN DEAD
AT BRIDGE WATER
BRIDGEWATER, Mass Dee.
1U Dr. Daniel H. Arthur, physi
cian for the criminal insane at the
Bridgewater farm hospital (lied
early today.
GOOD AS
By MORRIS
LAST APPEAL
FOR CHRISTMAS
BASKETS
Red Cross Needs Money to
Carry Out Holiday
Plans
The Red Cross is making a last
appeal for money to help f inance
the Christmas baskets that will be
sent into the homes of St. Johns
bury'.s needy families. In responso
to the appeal in the Caledonian
Uecord many toys, dolls, books
and other gifts that will bring to
the hearts of scores of childrcn,
have been received. More can be
used if sent to the Ked Cross head
quarteis in the armory not later
than Wednesday. The baskets will
he packed Wednesday and sent out
on Thursday.
Notice has been received from
the Salvation Army in Newport
that the organization is not to
semi baskets to St. Johnsbury so
the 14 families that were to be
looked after by the Newport
branch of the army, will be added
to the list of those for whom the
Red Cross is providing. This
niakes approximately SO families
and as many more will be remem
bered by various organizations.
The baskets will contain a roast
of pork, an eighth barrel of flour,
apples, oranges and candy, and in
the homes where there are child
ren will be addert toys, books and
possible the special articlcs that
have been requested.
PRINCE GEORGE OPERATED
ON FOR APPENDICITE
LONDON, Dee. 1! Princc
George, the King's youngest son,
was successfully operated upon
for appendicities today.
REPORT PEACE TREATY
DRAFT DRAWN UP
LAUSANNE, Dee. 19 It was
reported this afternoon that a
complete draft of the peace treaty
drawn up as a result of the delib
eration.s of the Near East eonfer
ence would be presented to the
Turks on Saturday. Today's ses
sion of the conference bodies
dealing with the question of the
Straits was adjourned at 2 o'elock
until tomorrow without an agree
ment having been reached. The
Turkish delegates were concilia
tory but the Russian representa
tives muintained an attitude of op
position. 1
EXECUT
Bookkeeper Testif ies
of Herrin Massacro
Escaped By Dropping On
Face When Miners, Lined
Against Wall and Shot
(By the Associated Press)
MARION, 111., Dee. 19 Robert Officer, a young book
keeper, the first survivor of the Herrin riots to testify, took
the witness stand today at the trial of five men charged witli
murder in connection with the riot when 21 non union men
were slain. He told of the at-
COMPANY D
PLAYS BARRE
THIS EVENING
Caledonian-Record to Op
pose Les Petits
Francais
The Company D management
have secured the strong Barre
American Legion team to perform
on the court here tonight. This
team has a reputation of winning
and they have a lot of fast men on
their souad. Such men as Slavton.
Haskett and Smitn. Men who have
male names for themselves on
high school and college courts, and
late with semi-professional teams.
This should be a big drawing card
for the game tonight and among
Other things the Barre lads have a
reputation of being clean sports.
This fihould be cnough to recom
mend them to any group of fans.
One familiar face will be missed
from the lineup in the future.
"Fitz" Marshall has accepted a
contract with a strong aggregation
in Greenfield, Mass. Besides play
ing basketball "Fitz" will also at
tend a business college there. St.
Continued on Page Four
CHRISTMAS
PROGRAM AT
JUNIOR HIGH
Fourth Grades Recount In
Song and Story Joys of
Yuletide
Christmas trees and Christmas
exercises ai'e being held inp racti
cally ali the rooms of the public
schools this week and mystery and
delight are in the air. The two
Fourth grades at Summer street.
taught hy Mrs. O. C. Jones and
Miss Mabelle Toi.ipkins held joint
exercises in the Junior High ehap
el Monday afternoon attended by
a large number of parente and
friends.
This program was rai'ried out to
the satisfaction of ali present.
Christmas Carol Silent Night.
Recitation Christmas I'roblcm
Marguerite Gero.
Exercise What the Reindeer
Did Seven Boys.
Song Stockings Stout rJight
Girls.
Recitation A ì'resent for Aunt
Jane, William Walsh.
Stocking FIxercise Eight Boys.
Song .Jolly 0(; Santa Claus
Ten Childrcn.
' Exercise Bill Five Childrcn.
Continuert on jiatre 5
AH Children Under 12 Years
ARE INVITE!) TO TUE ELKS HOME FOR THE
CHRISTMAS TREE, SATURDAY, DEC. 23
Immediate!- after the matinee at the Globe Theatre. Par
ente will plea.-e have your children cali at the Elks Home Wed
nesday :',.(0 to 5.00 P. M., and Thursday 10.00 A. M. to i',.00 I'.
M. During theep hours, tickets will he given the children for
the Christmas Tree and by courtesy of Mr. Homer A. Graves a
ticket to the
GLOBE THEATRE MATINEE AT 2.00
Saturday Afternoon, December
SANTA CLAUS WILL
AFTER THE LITTLE
COME.
ST. JOHNSBURY LODGE OF ELKS NO. 1343
tacks on the "Strip" mine, the
raising of a flag of truce the sur
render of its defenders and of their
being marched to the power house
woods about three miles from the
mine and lined up before a barbcd
wire fence.
The 47 prisoners were told they
would be given a chance for their
live and then the firing began.
Fourteen bodies aftcrwards were'
found at this spot. The witness
said he had escaped by dropping
on his face and fleeing while the
crowd were chusing some of the
men who had escaped the bullets.
He said he could identify only one
man, Hugh Willis, state board
member of the minerà' union, who
had driven up in an automobile
and asked for the leader of the
crowd before the shooting. He
Said he had seen Willis in confer
ence with another man and that
both had disappeared.
MONTPELIER
IS READY FOR
LAWMAKERS
Sergeant-at-Arms Dwin
eli Announces State
House Appointments
MONTPELIER, Dee. 1!)--Ser-geant-at-Amis
I). J. Dwinell ii
getting everyfhing spick and span
about the state house for the
meeting of the legislature. He has
just announced those appoint
ments: House doorkeeper, Fred
Cressy, Brattleboro; senate door
. keeper, S. W. Drake, Lyndon; as
' sistant doorkeepers, George H.
Hutchinson, Jericho and C. W.
Potter of Belvidere; postmaster,
deorge A. Forter, Ureensboro; as
sistami, Robert Gadue, Winooski;
eoatroom attendant, C. M. White,
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For Your
CHRISTMAS
Shopping
BE THERE TO LOOK
ONES. LET THEM