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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
MANY PAID TRIBUTE
To Alexander Gordon in Funeral Service
Yesterday Afternoon.

City officials and members Of two fra
ternal organizations joined with other
friends and neighbors yesterday in pay
ing tribute to the memory of Alexander
Gordon, for 20 years member of Barres
school commission, well knowing gran
ite manufacturer of the firm OF Mari /
Gordon, and for a quarter century dea-
con in the Congregational church. Mr..
Gordon's death at his home, 30 Spaulding
street, Monday morning followed long
period Of declining health.
The funeral was held in the Congrega-
tional church at p. m. Previously
there was prayer service at the house.
Assembled in the church were representa-
tions from the Masonic bodies of Barre,
from Clan Gordon and from the city gov
ernment, including men who served with
the deceased when he was school com
missioner Rev. +. l.. Goodspeed, the
pastor, was the officiating clergyman.
Those who acted as bearers are: Alex
Hanton, Alex Milne, City Clerk James
Mackay, Arthur d. Young, w. T. Calder
and John p. Corskie Rituals of the Ma
sons and the Scottish clansmen formed
an impressive feature Of the service. Two
vocal selections were given by Miss Glee
Wood and Fred Inglis. There were many
fine floral tributes.
Interment took place in the family lot
at Elmwood.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
APPOINTED AT WATERBURY.
Lieut.. L. E. Mckinley, NJ. D., Second As
sistant Pathologist and Superintendent.

Waterbury, Dec. 27-Lieut L. f. Nc
Kinley, NJ. D., has been secured as second
assistant pathologist and superintendent
at the Vermont state hospital for the
insane. The appointment is especially
pleasing as DIR. Mckinley has had two
years experience at the Brattleboro re.
treat
Lieut., Mckinley is a native Of Barnet
and fitted for college at Peaeham acad-
emy. He graduated from the medical
department of the Il. V. NJ. in 1909. He
practiced for time in Pennsylvania,
was camp physician for two years for
New York state, then spent two years
at the Brattleboro retreat and for FIVE
years has been in general practice in
Newbury He enlisted in the service a
few months ago, having been stationed
at Camp Crane in Pennsylvania.
Lieut.. Mckinley is a son in law of Mr..
and Mrs. c. l. Robinson Of this place and
people in town, as well as at the hos
pital, are glad to welcome the family
here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
AN INVALID SIX YEARS.
George Humphrey Died Last Evening at
Age of 70 Years.

George Humphrey passed away at his
home, Wendell place, Thursday even
ing. He had been an invalid for the past
six years and latterly his health had
declined rapidly. Mr.. Humphrey was
born in Sherbrooke, p O., ~ years ago.
He received his education in the town
schools and July IL, 1869, he was married
to Miss Margaret Mckay. Six children,
FIVE daughters and son, survive as fol
lows. Mrs. Christie McLeay of this city,
Mrs. Lillian Napier Of Lakewood, N. j.,
Mrs Mary Flemming of New York, Mrs.
P. w. Buchanan of Gould, p. O., and
Miss Frances H. Humphrey of Barre, and
Atty. George A. Humphrey of Worees.
ter, MASS.
The deceased came TO Barre in 1900
and was employed for time in the
granite industry. Failing health long
ago prevented him from engaging in his
customary activities.
The funeral will be held at the house
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, On the
following morning the body viii be tax
en- to Sherbrooke, p. O., for interment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
WILSON And LLOYD GEORGE SPENT DAY
IN TALKING OVER A LEAGUE OF NATIONS
AND THE REDUCTION OF ARMAMENTS
WANT ANCLO-AMREICAN
TROOPS TO KEEP ORDER
One of the Riotous German Sailors in
Berlin Is Credited with Saying That
French Are Not Wanted, as They
Would Stir Up Strife.

London, Dec Give shant have
peace here until English and American
troops come to keep order" is a state
ment attributed to one of the riotous
German sailors in Berlin by the cores
pondent Of the Daily Express at the Ger
man capital. The correspondent says he
talked with dozen other men who ex-
pressed themselves similarly, some OF
them adding don't let them send the
French, or there win be more fighting"
The correspondent adds that all the
lower classes of Berlin are willing to see
foreign troops in the capital. feeling
that they have nothing to lose and per-
haps something to gain by the presence
Of outsiders.
Richard Barth is quoted by the cores
pondent as saying that he and his fellow
cabinet members, Hugo Haase and Will
helm Dittnlann, would not accept the
responsibility of ordering an attack on
the sailors. The instructions for the at
tack, he added, were given by Premier
Ebert, Phillip Seheidemann and Herr
Landsberg Barth said he intended 70
consult his colleagues and might leave
the government Immediately.
The correspondent considers one OF the
most disquieting factors of the situation
the part played by the sailors wives and
sweethearts, some of whom participated
in the fighting
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
House Military Committee
Was Told To-day in Con-
ference with War Dept.
68,000 BROUGHT
BACK FROM OVERSEAS
Demobilization of the u. S.
Army Had Progressed Rap
idly Up to December q

Washington, d. c., Dec 27.-Sixty
thousand American soldiers had been
returned from overseas Dec. 81, and
slightly more than 100000 in this coun-
try had been mustered out of service,
members of the House military commit
tee were told to-day at their weekly
conference at the war department.
Officers are being discharged at rapid
rate, Chairman Dent said, explaining that
$4,000 had been released since the armi-
stice was signed
Troop movements from abroad on the
ships now controlled by the United States
are limited to 100000 men month, but
the department hopes to increase this to
100000 or 100000.
War department officials also told the
members of the committee that an inyes.
tigation by the British of AZ 200 German
prisoners captured in October in northern
France and Belgium revealed that their
ages ranged from is to 90 years. Thirty
per cent of the prisoners were youths Of
10 to 20 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
DAsTARDLY DEED AT BETHEL.
Fred Avery's Cow Burned with Sulphuric
Acid So That 1t Had to Be Killed.

Bethel, Dec. 27.-During the night
Wednesday or the early morning Thurs
day, the stable Of Fred Avery on Tan
merry street was entered and a quantity
of sulphurie acid was thrown on the left
side OF the back Of his COW, burning her
so seriously that it was necessary TO kill
her. As the COW was in good condition,
most Of the meat will be used for food
The hide was badly damaged by the acid.
The COW was a good milker and the loss
is considerable for Mr.. Avery, who is
day fireman at the tannery.
Suspicion for this act Of destruction
and cruelty points strongly to young
man who visited the boiler house about
o'clock yesterday morning, chatted
more than an hour with Edward Hill, the
night foreman, and disappeared suddenly
about train time. He had said he was
going to Manchester, n. H., on the 2;lS
a. m. train.
This man worked about two years in
the tannery and boarded at Mr.. Avery's.
He is said to have had a grudge against
Mr. Avery.
Whoever did the act, It plainly was
lfldDCApuSs Aub htcL tAtftb " dh kIpM II VI
the cows unhappy plight was when Da
yid Come, the night watchman, went at
5 o'clock yesterday morning TO call Mr.
Avery to relieve the night fireman and
found the COW standing outside of the
barn He mentioned this to Mr. Avery
when he called him, the latter at first
thinking he had forgotten the previous
night to fasten his barn door Soon he
discovered the condition of the COW and
called Constable Fred G. Putnam, who
ordered the COW killed and then began
to get his clues for an arrest which he
hoped to make in Manchester, n H.,
leaving for that city yesterday after
noon. Charges against the perpetrator
Of the act probably would include cruelty
to animals, malicious destruction of
properly and stealing sliThpuric acid from
the tannery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
FIGHT OVER GERMAN PAPER.
Spartacus Faction Still Controlled Vor'
waerts Office Thursday Night

Berlin, Thursday, Dec. 26 (By the As
sociated Press The Spartacus faction
late to-day still was in control of the
Offices OF the Socialist newspaper Vor-
waerts, which were forcibly taken pos
session OF by members Of the group on
Wednesday night. Chief Of Police Eich-
horn, however, had promised the editors
that the invaders would be elected by
6 o'clock tonight.
The seizure Of the newspapers was sug-
gested during the demonstration at the
palace on Wednesday when DIR. Karl
Lebknecht and other radicals delivered
speeches. The demonstrators followed
the red guard to the printing plant,
which was unoccupied, as the day was a
holiday.
After the seizure, volunteer compos-
itors responded TO call for skilled men
and several Of these started UP the iino-
type machines Spartacan writers pro-
vided copy for handbills which were ia
sued under the caption, "Red Vorwaerts.
Meanwhile the red guards had posted
sentries at the doors and windows TO re-
pei invaders.
The handbills contained a report of the
demonstration and explained the seizure
Of the newspaper, which was declared 70
be warranted under the new law born
with the revolution" The newspaper was
also referred to as "a lying dog" and "a
reptile whose poisonous teeth are now
about to be pulled" The retirement OF
Premier Ebert and Herr Scheidemann
and their intimate colleague was also de-
manded.
Frederick Stsmpfer, editor of Vor-
waerts, called the attention Of the cab
met this morning to the raid and de-
mahded that the government take
prompt action to release the newspaper
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
MURDER CASE POSTPONED.
Robert Warm to Be Tried at March Term
of Franklin County Court.

ST. Albans, Dec. 27,--When Franklin
county court convened yesterday after
recess since Nov. 20, Judge L. Fish of
Vergennes announced that the motion of
States Attorney w. r. McFeeters for a
continuance of the trial Of Robert Warm
for the alleged murder Of Jennie Hem
mngway, had been granted. The states
attorney said the state would be ready
for trial any time after Feb. !, when Dir.
B. II. Stone Of Burlington, its principal
witness, would be able to appear. Judge
Fish put the case over TO the regular
March term as C, G. Austin, sr, of the
firm Of C. G. Austin and Sons. Warns
counsel, is TO represent the town Of
Highgate in the legislature and his son,
Roswell M. Austin, is also to be in Mont
pelier during the coming session Warm
was in court during the proceedings, in
the charge Of Sheriff elect G. p Catlin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
A TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION.
Was President Wilson's Entry Into Lon
don, Say the Newspapers of That. City

London, Dec 27.--London's morning
papers, having suspended publication
since Tuesday for the Christmas holiday,
had to find space to-day for three days
news from the world. Nevertheless, by
far the largest part Of every paper is
given over TO President Wilson's visit,
other news being severely condensed.
Throughout the descriptive articles, as
well as the editorials, qualification is ex-
pressed over Mr.. Wilson's presence and
the peoples joyous welcome, which is de-
clared to have been the warmest trib-
ute to distinguished visitor that Lon
don has ever known. A strain of sym
pathetic personal greeting runs through
all the stories, and the writers regard
the popular acclamations Of the presi-
dent as being animated by the same
spirit.
president Wilson's journey was tri-
umphal procession from the moment he
landed" says the Mail, "and it was real
sincere affection and no mere curiosity
that brought to his ears the acclamstion
of the people of London There have
been more excited crowds here, but never
crowds that so impressively expressed
their warmhearted hospitality"
The Post which hopes Mr.. Wilson is
convinced of the sincere cordiality of his
welcome, admits it doubted whether the
people of London would abandon their
usual holiday routine to greet strang-
er. Expressing qualification at the re-
ception, the newspaper says there was
not the least uncertainty respecting MIR.
Wilson's opinion of the welcome, which
expressed heartfelt thanks and graft
tude to him and his country for noble
efforts in behalf of justice and freedom.
"Kings and emperors arriving as Great
| Britain's guests were never accorded
such a moving popular ovation" says
| the Chronicle Beneath the surface, the
visit betokens a great deal more than
| that Of the head Of state, and the
crowds were well aware OF this fact"
The Daily News says; ''It was peo-
ple's welcome, not only expressing graft
! tude for the presidents spacious states
manship, lofty vision and unfailing wis
dom, but also sending greetings from the
people of England to the free people Of
America on the morrow Of their joint
victory"
London never witnessed anything
quite like this impressive welcome" says
the Express, which dwells upon the re-
markable size of the crowds, declaring
mo foreign sovereign was ever so ac-
claimed by so many people. The crowds
that welcomed Marshal Foeh and Field
Marshal Haig were small in comparison .
The same newspaper devotes para.
graph to the impression Mr. Wilson
made upon the people. 1t says that com
ments which were overheard were alto.
gether complimentary. "a strong face,
"a fine looking man" "a proper gentle
man" and other expressions were heard
and when American soldiers in the crowd
said ''We guess he is a real man, any
way" the people near them endorsed
their sentiment with cheers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
HAASE NAY FORM
NEW GOVERNMENT
AS Result of Thursdays Deliberations in
Berlin, the Majority Socialists May
Retire from the Cabinet.

Berlin Thursday, Dec. 26 Thy the As
sociatcd Press AS rcsui55 of to-day's
deliberations, it is believed in some quar-
ters, the majority Socialists will retire
from the cabinet and leave the indepen
dents in full control of the government.
The cabinet was in session the greater
part Of Thursday. Leading independents
in the government also were in confer
ence, and this gave rise to rumor that
Hugo Haase, the leader OF the indepen-
dent Socialists, would be called on to
organize new government.
The crisis is likely to continue for a
day or two, and may meet with an un-
foreseen solution. To-day passed quietly
In Berlin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
LITTLE GIFT-GWING IN MUNICH.
Christmas Passed There More Quietly
Than Usual

Munich. Thursday, Dec. 26 (by the AS
sociated Press ssl.-Christmss passed more
quietly than ever before in Munich. For
the first time since the war began, the
custom of exchanging gifts was almost
abandoned since everyone, rich or poor,
is anxious about the future and is in
clined to spend as little as possible
Jewellers and dealers in luxuries have
issued a statement claiming that trade
has fallen to almost nothing. Joy is
felt by those whose relatives have been
demobilized or have returned from the
front, but the shadow of the future, with
its uncertainty, and the present insta-
bility in public life are overwhelming
everything. In anticipation of trouble at
some of the various political meeting,
the government has organized strong
guards TO maintain order whenever the
Spartacus element may become disor
derly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
Allied Governments Have
Again Been Approached
by Russian Govt.
PROPOSALS MET
WITH NO RESPONSE
But Whole Russian Question
Is Now Under Con-
sideration

London, Dec. 27.-The allied govern
ments, since Christmas again have been
approached by the bolsheyik government
of Russia regarding terms of peace
These do not differ from those put for.
ward by NJ. Litvinof, the former Dol
sheyik ambassador at London, through
the Norwegian government in November
The proposals have met with no re.
sponse, as they emanate from govern
ment which is not recognized by the al.
lies. The whole Russian question al
present is under discussion among the
allied governments.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27

in one Of the rooms OF the presidents
suite before cheerful, open fire. II was
an entirely informal conference intend
ed to develop the most intimate aspects
of the situation.
The president did great deal OF the
talking, and it was said afterward that
nothing developed to show that any sub
stantiai difference in principle or in fun
damentals existed.
The discussion ranged about the free
dom Of the seas, the league of nations
'and the attendant proposition OF the re-
duction of armaments. None of these
subjects was discussed specifically or
by itself, as they are considered insep-
arabic in the final analysis, so the first
purpose of the conference was to develop
what may be the differences of opinion
to the point where they may be clari-
fed
There may be an inkling of the re-
suits attained at to-day's conferences in
the addresses which President Wilson
will deliver tomorrow in the Guildhan
and on Monday at Manchester. About
all that can be said at this time, it Is
indicated from American sources, is that
the president found the spirit OF accom-
modation and open minded consideration
which he expected
To-day's conference was considered as
undoubtedly the most important proceed
ings IN the peace conference negotiations
with the exception of the actual deliber-
ations at Versailles. The president is
represented as quite confident the ground
work for the further proceedings in Paris
will be laid before he departs from Eng
land.
The presidents plans for returning to
France next Tuesday are not fully ma
tured The results of to-day's meetings
will determine whether it viii be neces-
sary for him to remain to continue the
conferences.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
NEW ENGLAND CEREALS
SHIPPED OVERSEAS
Eighteen Thousand Tons, Which Had
Been Brought In as Wheat Subsh-
tutes, Win Keep Europeans
fvor, cfarxya+;or
from Starvation

Boston, Dec, 27.---Eighteen thousand
tons OF cereals, brought into New Eng.
land to be used as wheat substitutes, will
be taken of the market by direction Of
the federal food administration, and
shipped TO European countries, It was
announced to-day by A. |. Merrigold,
director of the United States Grain cor
poration for this district. The cereals,
which now are in the hands of dealers,
will be shipped from this port after they
have been collected from New England
eenters. Shipments viii be made to al
lied countries where the food situation
is most acute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
DEATH OF HIRAM MAToTT
Occurred Last Night After Three Months
Illness.

The death of Hiram Matott occurred
at his home, SS Prospect street, last night
after three months illness. He was
born in Champlain, N. ", in 1883 and
came to Barre in 1896 Having learned
the painters trade as young man he
was employed by Mr.. Wilkinson for some
time. Later he was a granite polisher
Mr.. Matott is survived by his wife and
four children, Ruth, Raymond Fred and
Ernest Matott Other relatives surviving
are his sister, Mrs. Thomas Abare, and a
brother, Lyon Matott
Funeral services viii be held in ST
Monica's church Sunday forenoon at IL
o'clock; the parish priest, Rev, Fir. ?. NJ
McKenna, officiating Interment is to be
made in the Catholic cemetery near Web
steryiIle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
FEAR OF STARVATION
FORCED MEN INTO ARMY
Bolshevik Forces in Russia Are Composed
of Austro- Hungarian Prisoners,
Chinese Workmen and Half
Million Bolsheviki.

Washington, D. c., Dec. q. -Infor.
nation reaching the state department
to-day from Bucharest describes the
main force OF the bolshevik army in Rus
sia as consisting Of Austro- Hungarians,
war prisoners. $4,000 men from the Bal
kan provinces, 10000 Chinese workmen
and about 100000 Russian soldiers forced
70 join the bolsheyiki by fear Of star
walton.
1t is reported that food is very scarce
in Moscow and that there is fear of a
bolshevik uprising in Odessa and Kiey.
A Swedish press report, which reached
the state department to-day describes
conditions in Petrograd as desperate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
70 CASES SET FOR TRIAL
At January Term of Vermont Supreme
Court-Washington County Has H., :

L. G. Moody has sent the trial c2 n
of the January term of VermontsN eme
court TO the attorneys of tn &S.te. 1t
includes ~ cases that are set TOR argu-
ment, of which u are Washington com-
ty cases. These are set at the end of the
first week instead of the second week, as
frequently occurs. These cases include:
Anna G. Mach L'Homme vs.. State of
Vermont board of medical registration,
Russell Holton VS.. +. V. Hassam, Am
brosia VS.. Pelaggi company in re Asa
Dutton estate, Wetmore & Morse Granite
company vs. Jennie Ryle Symes VS..
Fletcher, Barclay VS.. Wetmore & Morse
Granite company, Bonazzi VS.. Fortney,
Lintott VS.. Utley, John Mimms VS.. Bep-
jamin Gates, Sanborn VS.. Weir, Stevens
g. Thomas, Maryland Casualty company
vs. Insurance Commissioner j. G. Brown.
Addison county has two cases relating
to the estate of w. A. Lawrence; Ben
nington four cases, three involving
estates; Chittenden IL, including Claude
Grafton VS.. Benjamin Gates; Franklin
and LamoiIle each have a single case ;
Rutland six cases, including disbarment
proceedings against Ernest O'Brien.
The second week starts with seven
cases from Essex county, the largest
number from that county in a long time,
in five of which the Grand Trunk railway
is defendant. Orleans county has nine
cases, including State vs. Bedell, bur
glary; Caledonia five cases, including
.o'Boyle ct al VS. Parker Young company,
appealed from commissioner of indus
tries.
Orange county has four cases. These
are Gilley VS.. Jarvis, tort; Gilman VS..
Central Vermont Railway company
tort; Salisbury Bros. Furnite company
VS.. Eureka Lumber company, contract ;
State VS.. Sanborn, practicing without
veterinary license Windham has six
cases and Windsor four cases, including
.0Connor VS.. Guild, petition for new
trial; Woolson VS.. NORM, ejectment; Jar
Wis vs.. Gilley and Goodrich, tort; Wilder
VS.. Wilder, petition for separate mainte-
nance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
CONFERENCE CALLED
VERY SATISFACTORY
American Quarters in London Said That
the General Aspects of the IA
Points Were Considered

London, Dec. 81 President Wilson's
conferences to-day with British statesmen
are described in American quarters as
having been very satisfactory. The pres
ident spent more than three hours be-
fore Premier Lloyd Georges luncheon in
most intimate discussion with the pre-
mier and Foreign Secretary Balfeur at
Buckingham palace, going over the gen
eral aspects Of the fourteen points Of his
peace program.
The whole discussion was general
one. The president continued the dis
cussion with the British statesmen at
the luncheon in Downing street and later
resumed them at Buckingham palace.
Much progress was made in making clear
some phases of the presidents points,
principally the question Of British naval
supremacy.
At Buckingham palace before the
luncheon President Wilson, the prime
minister and the foreign secretary met
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-27
TRAIN WILL RUN.
"Hill" Service Saturday Nights to Con.
tinue Despite Rumors.

Contrary to batch of rumors, some of
which seemed to have some foundation,
the weekend passenger service on the
Barre & Chelsea railroad so lately re-
sumed, is not to be discontinued. Supt.
G. D. Waters said this morning that the
hill train trips Saturdays are to be CON
tinued indefinitely and added that the ru-
mors to the contrary are baseless, A
telegram from headquarters in Boston,
which reached the superintendent office
Wednesday, advised the officials that the
week end service is not to be cancelled.
Yesterday the telegram was followed by
letter in which its contents were con
firmed,
In response to very strong demand
for renewal of the Saturday service, the
first train in many months accommodate
ed passengers last Saturday. II will OPP
crate at the usual hours tomorrow.