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New-York tribune., 1918-01-08
seven Dairynen
Arc Indicted on
Conspiracy Charge
o@cers of Milk Producers
ORGANIZATION Accused
Of Price Fixing

s.ren officers of the newly organized
n.irymens League were indicted yes
..-aay for alleged conspiracy to fix che
~,olesale price Of milk. The grand
:,rx.s action, it is said, was precipi-
....d nv complaints lat the farmers
..sperative organization had failed to
sr. no to an agreement made last
o..oher to furnish loose milk to chain
srocery stores at a price enabling them
"A retail it at 10 cents quart.
The Dairymen's League had been
.rder investigation, for some tine when
nistriet Attorney Swami announced
hat he had induced President Roswell
D Cooper and the others now under
Indictment to enter into the agreement
:, sell loose milk direct from farm to
consumer. That was just before the
,j.y election and the District Attorney
~ his campaign referred frequently to
his mplishment. The investigation
then came to an end. After election.
however only few chain stores in
congested districts had any loose milk
for sale. In many sections of the city
cbsin stores were advertising Borden's
loose milk at 10 cents a quart.
According TO Mr.. Swami. other chain
stores went to considerable expense
ureparing to handle the farmers milk.
bu. the Dairymen's League went to
Food Commissioner Hoover and got
permission to raise the price of bot
tied milk another cent. Evidence said
to have been submitted to the grand
jury alleged that the league. which has
Offices at 10 West Fortieth Street, ar
bltrarily fixed the price OF milk to dis
t-ibutors and provided penalties for
those who violated the signed agree
men.s. Mr.. Swami said OF this:
You may say that this is just the
beginning Of crusade to lay before
.be grand jury violations of the Don
nelly antitrust act not only by milk
dealers but also by dealers in other
necessities
John B. Stanchtield. of counsel for
the Darymens League. was asked to
have the seven defendants before Judge
Nuloueen in General Sessions for ar
alignment to-day. 1t is understood
that all but one CT them live outside
the city
Former Commissioner of Food and
Markets John !. Dillon declared the in
dictments unjust and unwarranted.
"The United States" he said, "has
been urging farmers to organize for
their own protection and benefit, and
here, when they make their tirs. move
in that direction, they are summarily
halted in this way.
"For years the milk distributors Of
this city have been debating prices. not
only to the farmer, but to the consumer
as well. They have done this without
punishment. If the dairymen are guilty
of restraint of trade, the distributors
certainly are
New-York tribune., 1918-01-08
Frohman Scenery Burned
In Warehouse; $125,OOO Loss

A ce-alarm blaze destroyed a
four-story warehouse at 644 West For
tyfourth Street, filled with scenery
owned by Charles Frohman, Inc, yes
terday with loss Of $125,0OO.
When the fremen had succeeded in
battering their way through the iron
shutters covering a couple of the VIM
dows they discovered that the interior
Of the big building was mass Of
flames and were satisfied thereafter to
seek such openings for their streams
as the fire itself made. 1t took more
than four hours to subdue the fire.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-08
President Enjoys Golf
On Ice-Covered Link.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Tt president
Wilson played golf this morning in the
worst glaze storm the capital has suf-
fered in years.
Although the streets were 30 icy that
the usual motorcycle police escort had
to be left behind and all Washing
ton slid rather than walked or rode to
business. the President insisted on his
morning recreation, and the White
House automobiles crept out to tho
links. The President evidently en-
loyed his play on the ice-covcred
course.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-08
Stop Sunday Montreal Trains

MONTREAL, Jan. 7.-Carrying out
the policy of running as few trains as
possible, the Canadian and the United
States railways have agreed to cancel
all Sunday trains between Montreal
and New York, Boston and Portland,
New-York tribune., 1918-01-08
Funeral of Nj. E. Stone. .Jr

PASADENA, Cal, Jan. 7.-Funeral
services were held at the home here
to-day for Melville E. Stone, jr, pub
Usher, editor and writer. The Rev Les
lie Z. Learned, Of All Saints Church,
officiated Burial will be in Chicago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
DIED IN wILLIAMSTowN.
Mrs. George Lavine Was Born in Chazy,
N. Y, 81 Years Ago.

Mrs. Elizabeth Lavine passed away a.
her home in Mill village, Williamstown
yesterday the end following an lines,
of three weeks. She is survived by hei
husband, George Lavine: three daugh
ters, Mrs. Edith Rodney of Williams.
town, Mrs. Grace Bannister of Brook
field, and Miss Sadie Lavine of Williams.
town: and two sons, Edward Lavine and
William Lavine, also of Williamstown
There are also left three brothers
Charles Blanchard of Berlin, Fred
Blanchard of Waterbury, and John
Blanchard of Northfield. A fourth broth
er passed away a few weeks ago. The
deceased was born Elizabeth Blanchard
of Chazy, \. y, "a years ago She had
been a resident of Williamstown for the
past 32 years and was highly esteemed
by many people in that town Mrs.
Lavine was a member of ST. Sylves0r's
Catholic church in Graniteyille.
The funeral will be held in st. Moni-
cas- church Saturday forenoon at $3.50
o'clock. the parish priest, Rev. p. NJ Me
Kenna. officiating. The body will be
placed in the vault at Elmwood to await
interment in the spring in the Catholic
on Beckley street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
DROVE INTO LAKE.
Frank Newman of Milton Had Exciting
Experience.

st. Adams. Feb. 2s.--As Frank New
man of Milton was driving to this city
about noon yesterday his team broke
through the ice near the old Burton dock
at the bay and ii was not until men who
quickly went to the rescue had worked
two hours that the horse was extricated.
Mr.. Newman was in the water several
hours, but it is thought he will suffer no
serious effects.
The strong south and west wind of
Tuesday had blown the water to point
near the shore and it had scaled over.
Not until Mr.. Newman had driven upon
it did he realize its thnness. The wat
er was about five feet deep.
The ice kept breaking under the work
ers, but after persistent efforts, cutting
trenches. they succeeded in getting the
horse into one OF the trenches and urged
him to shore, not, however, until he had
almost perishcd. After good care during
the afternoon he was driven home by his
owner last night.
The horse is 27 years old and a great
family pet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
FRENCH FARMING UNUSUAL.
Ernest Lafayette Thinks Operations are
Opposite to American Ways.

Ernest Lafayette writes thus from
France TO his father. Frank LAFAYETTE
Jan. 2, 1918.
Ny dear Folks: Received your letter
to-day and one for the last three days
They are coming in all at once, and, be
lieve me. | am here TO receive them. Got
box from the boys in the shop to-day
which | never expected to get. They
haven't forgotten me after all. ! wish
to thank them all ] have received only
one box from you and that came al
Christmas; also one through the grange
| got the one which Mr. Marion sent
and hope to get the rest which you have
sent me. 1t makes one feel good.
| also got a long letter from Ina Wood
which was very interesting ! guess
she told about everything that has hap
pened and she did not forget my birth
day. She told me in the letter that she
had sent me package, which / expect
to get some day.
You speak of insurance | have writ.
ten three letters telling you about il
and that | have taken $4,000 and allot-
ed $l5 to you, which is coming out of
my January pay. You can put it along
Win tHS test anu uOu ut aIfhtu 10 use
the same. just as soon as you get it. let
me know You haven't said anything
about the box that / sent to you some
time ago. Wish you would let me know
when you get it. Am glad to hear that
you are all we'll
was somewhat surprised to hear that
father had gone back into the shed. I'll
bet he thinks the farm would be pretty
nice this cold winter. The farmers here
have started their spring work and the
way they go about il would make You
laugh About everything they do is just
opposite the American way. They have
from two TO three horses to a plow and
they hitch one in front of the other.
Looks very funny to me. Don't know
as / can tell You any more this time.
Trusting this will find you o. X. Ernest.
Co. A, l0lst NJ. G. Bn.
P, s. Please thank the grangers for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
LOOKING UP MAINE YOUTH.
Arrested for Intoxication, He Was Not
Convincing Regarding Registration.

Failure to produce registration card
when he was requested to do so by Dep
uty Sheriff G.. l.. Morris may mean fur
ther trouble for Norman Hopkins, %
year old respondent. who was committed
to the county Jail last night to serve a
sentence for intoxication. Hopkins, who
says his home is in Somersworth, Me-.
stoutly asserted that he registered in
that town, and that his card is at home
Suspicion increased, however. when he
stated that he had not filed out ques-
tionnare. The deputy who arrested Hop
kins in Barre and had him arraigned in
municipal court on an intoxication
charge, communicated the facts to Dep
uty L. S. Marshal George C. Lackey,
who stated that Hopkins, whether or
not his fine is paid in the new few
days, should be held until he has had
time to investigate.
The Young man claims that he left his
home town. a small village in Maine,
eight months ago. just before the holi-
day season he came to Barre and was
varioIsly employed by men getting out
Christmas trees in adjoining towns.
More recently he enlisted as chopper
in Contractor j. c. DeBrune's crew of
woodsmen in the Ward. Cutler tract at
South Barre. Tuesday he engaged
team at the Johnston & Gamble livery
and was next heard from on North Main
street. where his sleigh tipped over. An
officer was called and the chopper was
locked up on an intoxication charge. He
is reticent youth and the authorities
believe that there is reason why he
has not received questionnaire,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
Ernest Q. ovi.s # Fairfield
Probably V Poisoned
by Ca ,lic Acid
AUTOPS4 ORDERED TO
DETERMINE FACTS
Shortly After Partaking of
Beer Ovitt Declared He
Had Been Poisoned

st. Albans, Feb. 2s.-State's Attorney
w. r. McFeeters and Deputy Sheriff
George p. Catlin went TO Fairfield this
morning in response TO summons which
said that Ernest o. Ovitt, aged 40 years,
was critically i'll, but the man died at
10 o'clock shortly before the arrival of
the officers. Apparently it was a case
of carbolic acid poisoning, according to
the statement of DR.. j. r. Patten of
Fairfield
Ovitt drank some beer at 1880 this
morning, according to the statement
made by his wife, and soon he com
planned of feeling i'll, saying that he
thought he had been poisoned. DIR. Pat
ten was called and the man spoke only
two or three times after making com
plant about feeling sick, and he then
lapsed into a stupor. Death soon en-
sued
Ovitt has been carrying on the farm Of
Ashton p. Soule of this city. He leaves
his wife and seven children, the oldest of
which is boy aged lS years and the
youngest a child of three years.
r. II. Mecorney of this city went to
Fairfield this afternoon and will bring
the body to this city, where an autop.
sy win be performed by DIR. B. H. Stone
of the state laboratory.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
VERMONT FARM CENSUS
Is to Be Taken by the Schools of the
State.

Commissioner of Education NJ. b. Hill
legas will send to the schools of the
state the first of the week supply oi
blanks for the purpose of taking a census
| OF the farms in the state, TO be used by
the public safety committee in connec-
tion with its efforts, and by the execu.
| tive committee of the county farm bu-
reaus to help in the distribution of seed
and engaging help for the farmers. This
census is the result of the meeting which
the farmers held in the State House last
week, at which they adopted plan of
work which they will try to carry out
the coming summer.
The blanks will give much information
needed in this work, including the mum
Der of hired men last year and those
needed this summer by the year or extra
help for short time, like seasons work,
what help they wish, and what they are
willing to pay this year by the month or
day. Facts connected with the crops
raised last year and what is to be raised
this year are asked for, as well as the
seed which the. farmers want to sell.
The census will be made on March I,
and O. and the reports will be collected
by the schools the last day of next week,
after which they viii be forwarded to
the commissioner of education's office,
where classification viii take place and
the effort Of the public safety committee
to help in every way commenced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
NEW CREAMERY CORPORATIONS
Formed at Rochester and East Barnard
Another Creamery Changes Name.

Three corporations have filed articles
in the secretary OF states office for the
purpose of doing business in Vermont,
while one concern has filed request TO
change its name. Tho new companies arc
the White River Cooperative Creamery
association. Inc. of Rochester. with a
capital stock of $4,000. which Is sub
scribed TO by some - men in that town
They propose To- conduct q creamery
business in Rochester.
The United Church OF Warren. me,
has fled articles to conduct services in
Warren. The following have signed the
papers: Georer Y. Ford. George n. Rob
inson. Fred VI. Long and ,. =. Seymore
of Warren.
The East Barnard Dairy Product rum
pany. Inc. has fh-i articles to make
cheese. butter and other dairy products
in Eas; Barnard. They have capital
stock Of S4.epo. The papers arc signed
by 4 \. Paige. y. w. Lamb. 7 y. Adsms.
y. D. Wiley aud v. " Burnham II
south Boysltnn.
The Middlebury COOPERATIVE tresm-
ery company. Inc of Midilebury has
fled . request for leave 81 charge It's
uaule 70 the Middlebury Cream-ry CON
pauy. Inc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
GOV. GRAHAM FAV0RS
TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL

GOV. Graham to-day added his
influence to secure an affirmative
vote in Washington county next
Tuesday on the proposition TO es-
tsblish a tuberculosis hospital ia
the county. His statement is as
follows:
Montpelier, VT, Feb. 2s. lals.
ITO the Voters of Washington
County:
AS commissioner Of INDECENT
tuberculous persons and having
the administration Of state tuber-
,ulosis funds. am much interest
ed in county tuberculosis hos
pitsl for Washington county.
"My experience and the files Of
NV Office convince me that such a
hospital y necessary for the vel.
fare Of your county in tie stamp
ing out and preventing II this dis.
ease. such = hospital would re.
lievc those persons now afflicted
and endangcrinr children and 9th.
ers IN tho community. and would
provide = plsce near AZ home and
IN convenient communication with
friends f>igned
Horace =. Graham, Governs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
ANOTHER CHANCE TONIGHT.
Civil Authority Board to Accommodate
Those Not Registered for Voting.

80 many persons crowded the court
room at city hall last evening that the
board of civil authority, assembled for
the purpose of revising the check list,
was unable TO accommodate all who
sought to register. Until after midnight. /.
or some hours later than the appearance
of the last candidate for registration
members of the board stayed on the job,
deleting names that deserved dcletion,
adding names and making changes. All
told, 800 additions and changes were
made, but even this total does not rep
resent the number who attended the
meeting at one time or another The
court room was crowded and the cor
ridor was unable to take care OF the
overflow.
Many were unwilling to wait and for
their accommodation the board has d.
cided TO meet again tonight, in the
court room at Z o'clock. Persons con
templating registration should note that
the meeting is set for an earlier hour
than usual Teams were employed to
get out the women last night, and of the
800 names considered by the board
around l25 were women who were ready
to take the freemans oath. Undoubted
" the present aggregate of women yot
ers is 450 as $40 or more had qualified
before last nights meeting.
There is little doubt that to-night's
assembly will serve TO wind up the
checklist revision. Names will be cIassi-
fed as to wards. aud by to morrow the
printer win be at work on new check
lists for use next Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
LANE co. ELECTION
Was Held at Montpelier-New Superin
tendent Chosen.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Lane Manufacturing company
of Montpelier was held in that city to-
day, and the following directors were
elected George ID. Pitkin, Albert d.
Lane, Perley p. Pitkin, Henry T. Premier,
Carroll A, Pitkin, +. NJ. Cory. Since the
reorganization, the only director who has
been with the company for any length of
time is Mr.. Lane.
Following the meeting, the directors
organized, electing the following officers:
President, George d. Pitkin; first vice
president, A. y. Lane; second vice -presi-
dent, c. A. Pitkin; secretary. Perley r.
Pitkin; treasurer. Henry +. Premier;
counsel, William +. Therisult.
The resignation of L. II. Raymond a.
superintendent, TO be effective April 1.
was accepted, and James Canning was
elected TO that place. Mr.. Canning was
a former superintendent of the company
MFR. Raymond has accepted government
position.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
JAPAN PROPOSAL
BEING CONSIDERED
But There Is Nothing Determined About
Proposed Siberian Campaign to
Protect Allied Supplies.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 2s.The
japanese move to develop a feeling of
the allies toward the proposal for joint
military operation in Siberia to keep the
vast stores at Vladivostok and along
the trans Siberian railway from falling
into the hands of the German invaders
of Russia was widely discussed to-day
among diplomats and officials, but all
were reluctant to give opinions for pub
lication.
1t is known that exchanges of opinion
are going on with the object of perfect
understanding among Japan, the United
States and the other co-belligerents
which would make a plan of joint ac-
tion wholly acceptable to all and thor
oughly define its extent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
BOSTON CAR STRIKE
HAS BEEN AVERTED
Representatives of Both Sides Accepted
Recommendations of Henry B.
Endicott.

Boston, Feb. Recommendation by
| Henry b. Endicott, executive secretary
of the Massachusetts public safety com
mittee, for the settlement of wage diff
cuties between union carmen and the
| Boston Elevated, were accepted by rep
| rsentatives of both sides at joint con
| ference last night. The men will hold a
mass meeting tonight to receive the re-
port. Terms of the proposed settlement
are withheld.
Both sides were brought together with
Mr.. Endicott as the result of efforts of
Governor Mccall. Yesterday afternoon
the union representatives, led by John
III. Reardon, their international vice
president, called at Mr.. Endicott's office
in the State House. After meeting of
the board of directors of the railway
company, President Brush and his attor-
ney appeared The conference adjourned
without reaching an agreement, but re-
sumed deliberations last night. Shortly
before midnight the conference was con-
cluded. Mr. Endicott later issued a state
ment saying;
ut was fully recognized by both par
ties that the contract under which the
men have been working and which con
tinues Until May ]. 1919, was not to be
modified or disregarded in any particu
lar. The men had requested, however,
that due to extraordinary changed con
ditions and the exceeding difficulty of
meeting increased expenses of living,
they be allowed special extra compen-
sation. This request was fully discussed
and il was realized that the condition of
the road was such that the directors had
no right of their own accord to add any
thing to their present expenses. On the
other hand, the men had no right to de
mand additional compensation nor the
road TO grant it: but, recognizing the
fact that the present conditions were
neither existent or anticipated in 1916
and that everything possible should be
done with the view to insuring as good
service as possible TO the public, both
sidesagreed to request Mr.. Endicott to
listen TO the statements of their respec-
tive positions to make a recommcnda-
tion. which they agreed should be carried
out if within their power to do so.
1T is sincerely believed that these
arc q fair. equitable
solution of the present problem and that
the membership of the organization. upon
being familisrized with them at tho
meeting. will fully back up the recon
of their International Off
cials, attorney. local officers and execu-
tive board members"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
WANT PROHIBITION.
Certain English Forces Appeal to Cabinet
Minister.

London. Feb. 2s.-(Correspoudence of
the Associated Press Prohibition of the
sale of intoxicating liquor during the
war and for the period Of demobilization
was urged the other day upon DR.. Chris
topher Addison. cabinet minister. with.
out portfolio in charge of reconstruc-
tion. by depu,atiou from the Strength
Of Britain" movements.
Or. Addison expressed agreement with
many of tho arguments advanced bv
the deputation bu; reminded them that
whatever might be an ideal measure for
the national well being, il would not be
suited 20 application. His experience in
the ministry Of munitions showed him.
he said. that TO make restrictions ex-
ceeding the willingness Of the people to
whom they were 10 apply was calculated
10 sgcrsvsie evils which the restrictions
aimed to correct.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-28
ALIEN STACKER BILL X
PASSED BY HOUSE
Bars Such Slackers From Citizenship
and Authorizes Deportation Of Aliens
Of Draft Age Who Claim
Exemption.

| Washington, ID. c., Feb, 2S.--The so
called alien Stacker bill, 10 bar from
citizenship and TO authorize the deporta'
tion of aliens of draft age who claim eN'
| cmption from military service, and au
thorzing the drafting of any aliens for
| agricultural and manufacturing work
was passed by the House last night by
vote of 344 OF 2l. IL now goes To the
| Senate.
An amendment to provide that the bill
shall not be construed TO abrogate pro.
visions of existing treaties was defeated
235 to 1873.
The administration opposes the bill on
the ground that IL would embarrass the
government in negotiating treaties with
the cobellgerents, providing for the
drafting of their nationals resident III
this country. Such treaties with Great
Britain and Canada have been signed
and those with France and Italy are
about completed.
The bill is applicable only to citizens
of countries at war with Germany who
are eligible not only that they shall be
forever barred from citizenship in the
United States, but that they shall be de-
ported as soon as practicable.
The immigration committee in report
ing the bill and speakers in the House
said il would not be possible TO deport
any appreciable number of affected aliens
any time soon, as ships to carry them
would not be available.
Before passing the bin the House de.
feated, 235 to 1873, an amendment by
Rogers of Massachusetts,,
which provides that the act should not
any existing treaties which
stipulate that the United States shall
not subject the nationals of treaty
to compulsory military service. |
This amendment had been agreed to a
week ago by the House sitting as a com
mittee of the whole
During the debate yesterday Chairman
Flood of the foreign affairs committee
and Representative Temple of Pennsyl |
5ania, member of that committee, said /
he bill did not violate any existing
.reaty. Mr.. Temple insisted that the
country had the right to say that an
llien who would not assume the coun
ry's burdens should not enjoy its priv
leges Mr.. Flood was one of those vot-
ng against the bill.