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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
PLAN TO SAFEGUARD
u. S. GOVERNMENT
ON WHEAT PRICE
Department of Agriculture and Food Ad-
ministration Recommend to Congress
Legislation Also to Make Effec-
tive the Price Guarantee,

Washington, d. c., Dec. 26.--Legsla-
tion to make effective the wheat price
guarantee for the 1919 crop and at the
same time to safeguard the government
against losses was recommended to Com
gress to-day by the department of agri-
culture and the food administration
A memorandum sent to Representative
Lever of South Carolina, chairman of the
House agricultural committee, made the
following recommendations:
Extension by Congress beyond June l.,
1920, of the date for the government pur-
chase of the 1919 crop.
Continuance of the food administra-
tion's grain corporation or creation of a
new agency to buy, store and sell 1919
wheat that may be offered to the govern
ment and
Possible legislative provisions to pro-
tect the government against wheat or
-four brought in from other countries
during the period of effectiveness of the
guaranteed price and also to protect buy
ers of such wheat as long as the wheat is
in this country and not consumed.
The memorandum was compiled with
the approval of President Wilson, and
Secretary House, in submitting it, said:
"The government has made guarantee
and it goes without saying that it must
be made effective"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
WILSON IMPRESSED
BY II. S. SOLDIERS
PART IN THE VAR
AS He Saw 10000 Veteran Troops Pass
in Review at Chaumont on Christmas
Day He Became "All Choked Up"
as He Himself Admitted.

On board President Wilson's special
train en- route to Calais, Dee. 26 (By the
Associated Press President Wilson left
Chaumont for England late yesterday,
feeling more strongly than ever the mag
nificent part American soldiers took in
the winning of the war. Yesterdays re-
view, in which 10000 American soldiers
marched, created deep impression on
the president, quite apart from the his
toric significance of reviewing fighting
men on foreign soil for the first time.
When addressing his troops as fellow
countrymen," he told them that he be-
lieved that he could promise them
happy New Year" This was considered
the keynote of the address and friends
about Mr.. Wilson construed his words TO
mean that he was beginning to see the
way more clearly toward the attainment
of the detectives he has set for himself
at the peace conference.
At least one very important address
may be expected from the president while
he is in England. 1t may define his line
of thought more clearly on issues in
which Great Britain is so deeply interest
ed. In his address TO the American
4
he had found no difference in principles
or of fundamental purpose lie expects
TO return to Paris to continue the work
of the peace conference with what may
be differences of opinion cleared away, or
on the way TO accommodation,
Yesterdays review was picture wor-
thy of great painter The sight of
10000 American veterans carrying the
United States flag on the soil OF sister
republic, comrsde in arms in a great
cause, was so impressive that the presi-
dent could not suppress his emotion. He
frankly admitted being AL ehoked up"
Mr. Wilson's visit TO soldiers billets in
nearby towns will long be remembered.
At one place he climbed ladder TO the
loft of stable TO talk with soldiers
quartered there. Everywhere the boys
and girls of the little villages brought ma
tive flowers or gifts to him. One spry
little miss actually hoped into his ear
and kissed his cheek before the president
knew what was going on, Ambassador
aud Madame Jusserand, who accompan-
led President and Mrs. Wilson to Chau-
mont, left for Paris at the same time
that Mr.. Wilson's train started toward
Calais.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
HAD SILVER WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex J. Stewart of Park
Street Were Honored Couple.

Last evening at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Alex. J. Stewart, 90 Park street,
40 friends and relatives surprised them
on their 25th wedding anniversary. The
host and hostess were taken completely
unawares, thanks to the careful prepar-
ations of the committee. After the usual
exchange of Fluctuations had taken place.
the visitors were made to feel very much
at home, and the following program was
carried out: Vocal solo, Mrs Thomas
JefTray; piano and violin duet, John and
William Morrison; mandolin and guitar
duet, Alex. Jeffray and Dewey Phinati
vocal solo Mrs. William Ritchie; vocal
solo, Miss Nellie Slora; piano solo, John
McCaskilI
Afterward the company enjoyed So
called mock marriage, the bride being
Miss Elsie Morrison and the bridegroom
Merrill Mciver. Others in the retinue
were: Miss Hazel Stewart, bridesmaid;
John Stewart, groomsman; Miss Chris
tina Walker, minister; Miss Edith john
son, flower girl; William Ritchie, ring
bearer.
A happy climax was reached when
Rev. Edgar Grassland, speaking for the
company, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art a number Of pieces OF silver, among
the other gifts being silver cake plate,
a tea set, electric grill. As a gift from
the clergyman to the groom of % years
ago was set of flags OF all the allies.
Mr.. Stewart made feeling response.
Before the party dispersed refreshments
Of ice cream and cake were served.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
BERLIN GARRISON
MAY JOIN REBELS
The Cry of the Revolution
lists Is for Premier Ebert
and Secretary Haase to Be
Succeeded by Lede bour
and Liebknecht.

London, Dee. 26-The Alexander and
Franzer regiments have openly joined the
revolving sailors in Berlin, and it is pre-
dicted in advices sent from Berlin late
Christmas night that nearly the entire
Berlin garrison will support them, leav-
ing the government without troops,
These advices were transmitted by the
Exchange Telegraph correspondent at CO.
penhagen. They add that large numbers
of sailors are reported TO be coming from
Kiel to Join their comrades in Berlin.
Nearly 100 persons were killed in the
street fighting which began in Berlin on
Tuesday morning, according to the latest
reports from the German capital, trans
mitted by the Exchange Telegraph CORE
spondent at Copenhagen. The republican
guards tried several times to take the
royal stables and the headquarters of the
reyolting sailors, but were repulsed.
A large number of the soldiers belong
ing to the Berlin guard joined the sailors,
Vorwaerts reports, and few Of the re-
publican guards followed their example.
When these reports were sent large
number OF armed civilians were continu-
ing to hold the sailors at the royal
stables and in the Koenigsstrasse. This
street, with all its houses, is reported in
the hands of the sailors, who are support
ed by the Spartacus They demand that
Premier Ebert and Secretary Haase re-
sign and be replaced by Georg Ledebour
and DR.. Karl Liebknecht.
DIR. Liebknecht, the advices add, went
TO the chancellor's palace and had long
conference with the ministers, the result
Of which was unknown.
Further fighting was anticipated, it
was added, as the Spartacus and the sail
ors are said 10 have decided TO attempt
to force the guards TO return to Potsdam.
The latter were stationed in Inter den
Linden and on the Werderschen Platz.
According to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen, force OF 500
sailors on Monday formed guard and
seized the Red castle, one of the former
royal palaces. They blocked the main
streets and entered the public buildings
and arrested Herr Wells, the military
commander Of Berlin; Herr Fischer, his
adjutant, and DIR. Bongard,
The republican guard, with machine
guns and artillery, bombarded the castle.
Holes were made in the walls, the porches
were destroyed and all the windows
smashed. The balcony from which for
mer emperor William once made his
speech in which he declared. II know no
parties" was partly smashed. The guard
eventually occupied the castle, but the
sailors were still holding another large
building at the time the dispatch was
filed. The square in front of the castle
maa htfarnd with aInnns and rnissles
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
DEATH OF WILLIAM STILL.
Occurred This Morning After Two
Months Illness,

William Still died at the home Of
Charles Keith, los North Seminary
street, this morning at 1880 O'Clock, the
end following an illness which developed
from an attack of the influenza two
months ago The deceased is survived
by his wife and two children, who are
in Scotland; by his sister, who lives in
Buffalo, N "; and by two brothers, one
Of whom is in Scotland, while the other
is in the British army Of occupation
Mr.. Still was born in New Dear, Scot
land, in 1871 and learned the granite
cutters trade in his youth. He came to
Barre in 1901 and for a number of years
he had been employed by c. w. McMil-
Ian & Co He was a member of Clan
Gordon, No. II, O. S. G., and also be-
longed to the Glenugie club, being high
ly esteemed in both organizations.
The funeral will be held at 100 North
Seminary street Saturday at ? p. M,
Rev. Edgar Grassland officiating. Inter
ment is to be made in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
MAY REOPEN LIrTLE SCHOOL.
If Legislature Changes Word "Shalr' to
"May'' in School Law.

Is the little, red schoolhouse to come
into prominence again, il would seem
so, for the state board of education for
some time has been considering the mat.
ter, and it is found that the changing of
the word shall" to "may" in the present
law will rearrange affairs so that the
towns may occupy the school houses that
have been deserted for some time. The
present law provides that the town shall
while the change in the law from shall"
to "may" will provide that if conditions
warrant it they may transport and if
conditions seem best then the schools
that have not been ust,. recently may
be opened again. Probably the report
of the commission to the legislature will
enlighten the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
GLENUGIANs DANCED.
Merry Party Was Held in Clan Gordon
Hall Last Evening.

Christmas night, always a memorable
date in the calendar of the Glenugians,
was the occasion for a merry assembly in
Clan Gordon hall, the reunion taking tbe
form of the clubs annual banquet, Fi I
couples were there to enjoy a dinner
$50 O'Clock and throughout the cours.
OF an evening given over to jollifcation
the best of good fellowship prevailed.
The president of the Glenugie club,
Charles Keith, acted as master of cere-
monies after dinner, and the program
that followed included well selected and
varied list of numbers First the com
pany sang the national anthem, and then
the address of welcome was given by the
president. Other interesting features sue
ceeded in the following order:
Vocal solo, Mrs. Alex. McHaffie; toast
to the absent members; vocal duet, James
Bennett and Miss Leona Lamb; highland
dancing, Misses Clubb and Miss Pirie;
solo, Miss Lamb; toast to the ladies, j.
Fraser; toast to Buchan, James Club,
who lauded the land of the clubs for
bears in the absence of James X. Pirie,
unavoidably detained; vocal solo, George
Mcleod; song. "The Glenugie Ode" j. In
gram Before the program was concluded
the committee was given hearty vote
of thanks for its activity.
Dancing to excellent music by Mr.
Cooper and Miss Smith was the crowning
event of the evening, and it was well
after midnight before the grand finale en-.
gagged the energies of everyone. The com
mittee in charge of the banquet included
Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Cowie, Mrs. McBayne
and Mrs. Dowers. The club committee
was made up as follows: Charles Keith
chairman; Alex. Matthews, vice-presi.
dent; Alex. Cowie, james Freeland, sec.
retary; Alex. Cormack, James Massie
George Riddel, Daniel McBayne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
DIED AFTER BLOW ON HEAD.
George Cutler of Moretown Was Struck
BY Binder Pole.

George Cutler, who was brought Sat
urday night TO Heaton hospital and was
operated upon Sunday for reduction Of
fractured skull died Tuesday night,
and his body was taken during the night
to his home in Moretown for funeral
and burial. Mr.. Cutler was binding a
load of hay when the binder broke, a
piece of it hitting him on one side of his
head Although he lives in Moretown
village he was some distance from his
home when the accident took place Dur
ing the same night he became insane
from the fractured skull
He was 43 years Of age and leaves a
wife and four small children. He had
lived in Moretown about seven years,
having come there from Stowe, where
sister resides. He was employed by
the Ward Lumber company as team
ster.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
WAS PROBABLY GAsSED.
Private Gerald J. Mason, Old Co. c Man,
Mentioned as Slightly Wounded.

Private Gerald J. Mason of company,
l03d u. s. infantry, and veteran Of G.
company in the old lst Vermont in
fantry, whose name appears in to-day's
casualty list, is believed by his mothet
Mrs. Sadie A. Mason of the East Mont
pelier road, to be on his way home. OFF.
cial notice that Private Mason was
slightly injured came to Mrs. Mason a
few days ago, Previous to that, letters
written by her son assured her that the
gassing which he received Oct. 81 was
not sufficiently serious to keep him in
the hospital long.
Finally came letter, dated Nov. 25, in
which the soldier reported that he was
about to be moved, intimating that it
was in the direction of home. Mrs.
Mason, having been in frequent com
munication with her son, believes the
slightly wounded" of the casualty re-
port refers TO the gassing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
CHRIS iAS
>prSOY REIGNED
s
Drab Weather Could Not
Dampen Spirit of
the Day
CHURCH AND HOME
CENTER OF EVENTS
The Barre Merchants Report
an Unusually Good
Business

Outwardly Christmas in Barre was
dreary sort of a day, but sodden skies
and landscape made drab by rain and
near-snow did not succeed in erasing the
symbols of Yuletide that are expressed in
family reunions, gift giving, carol singing
and Christmas trees 1t was not the
snowbound, tinselled holiday of the FROST
ed Christmas postcard, yet it was more
than the ordinary Christmas for the emo
tions it stirred, being the first peace. time
anniversary of the Nativity since 1918,
probed deeper into the human heart.
Christmas day in 1918 celebrated the be-
ginning of the era of peace on earth,
good will toward men" ushered in by the
cessation of hostilities.
Christmas eve in the business section
presented an animated scene and the ex-
cellent volume of business reported by
merchants indicates tha. the crowds were
abroad for purpose, Yesterday silent
streets were in sharp contrast to their
appearance the night before. In mum,
Der OF the city churches Christmas serv-
ices We're held Sunday, while Christmas
eve and the holiday itself were set apart
for the less solemn Christmas tree exer-
cises.
Hundreds of worshippers crowded st.
Monica's church for the midnight celebra-
tion of high mass. Rev. Fr P. NJ. Me
kenna, the parish priest, ofiieiated at the
| services and was the celebrant at two
masses Christmas forenoon, the first at Q
O'Clock and the second two hours later
The interior of st. Monica's breathed the
real spirit of Christmas. Attractive dec
orations were used in the nave and the
sanctuary was alight with tapers and in
candescents. Christmas offerings in the
parish were unusually large.
Apart from the customary homecoming
of boys and girls the presence of many
| soldiers and sailors was an inspiring fea-
lture of family reunions. Out of doors
| there was little TO tempt one to adjourn
| the festivities of the fireside, although
moving picture theatres did a thriving
| business in the afternoon and evening.
More than 100 persons dined at Hotel
4 Barre.
! A few shops and stores maintained
| holiday hours and the windows at the
nostoffice remained open until 10 a. III.
The postoffice force creditably handled a
heavy Christmas mail and the delivery
1 service was all that could be expected.
| Banking institutions, business Offices and
| granite manufacturing plants were
closed 1t was a quiet Christmas in
which thanksgiving and songs of glad
/ ness, whether offered aloud or in silence,
had conspicuous part.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
LYNDE--McDoNALD.
Graduate Nurse of Barre Hospital Bride
of Utah Man.

AT the parsonage Of the First Baptist
church on Franklin street this forenoon
at II o'clock, Miss Efiie N Mcdonald,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs N. A. Mcdonald
of Graniteville, and William Mayo Lynde
of Burbank, Utah were married by Rev.
B. j. Lchigh. The single ring service was
used. There were no attendants After
the ceremony, the bride and groom went
to the formers home. where dinner was
served, Late this aftepoon they will
leave for Utah.
Mrs. Lynde is a well known nurse, who
has met with marked professional sue
cess since her graduation from the Barre
City hospital Until lately she was con
nected with q hospital in Almonte, Ont
Mr.. Lynde is a native of WiIlismstown
and is in charge of a ranch near Burbank
Both the bride and groom are very highly
regarded in Barre and vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
LEAKING GAS CAUSED FIRE.
Montpelier Man Knocked OFF Gas Jet and
Then Lighted Match.

The Montpelier fire department was
called out little before IL o'clock this
morning for a fire in the cellar of the
Lane house on Pitkin court which was
caused by leaking gas. Mr. Holden, who
occupies the house, went the cellar after
wood and knocked off the gas jet. He
lighted match to see about fixing the
let and there was enough gas leaking out
so it caught FIRE, with the result that it
famed up against the ceiling Of the cell
lar The gasmen and firemen were called
and the fire was put out before damage
was done.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
PROBABLY 1000 MEMBERS
In Washington County in the Christmas
Red Cross Drive.

The estimate Of The membership in the
Red Cross obtained in Washington coun-
ty of 1000 members will stand for the
present at least There does not seem to
be enough of an increase over the report
of Saturday night materially to change
the figures. Montpelier IS still lacking
on its report and is estimated to have
obtained 5000 members, while Barre is
estimated at 2,200 members. The reports
of some other chairmen up to noon to-
day were: Horn of the Moon IL, Put
namsville 65, North Montpelier 10,
Woodbury. 60, North Calais 40, Calais SO,
Marshfield 76 Middlesex go, Waitsfeld
25s. Waterbury 800 (the last estimated).
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
CLAIM GOVERNMENT WON.
MutinOus Sailors Said to Have Surren-
dered Palace and Royal Stables.

London, Dec. 25.--The mutinous sailors
who had been holding out in the red pal
ace at Berlin, have hoisted the white flag
and have been allowed sto leave under
guard, according to advices from Berlin
sent by the Exchange Telegraph corre-
spondent at Amsterdam. The government
troops, the message adds, now occupy the
palace and the royal stables.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26

The Brynhilda sailed from New York
Sept. 27 with cargo for African ports
Two days later lifeboat to which was
attached part of the davits was picked
up some distance off the American coast,
the boat being identified as belonging to
the ship. Later on naval craft searching
for the ship and survivors found lumber
and other wreekage also identified as
part of the ships cargo. As the ship car.
ried wireless and no report was heard
from her, she was given up for lost and
it was generally believed she had struck
a mine. This opinion was accepted by
the underwriters to the extent that so
per cent of the ships insurance was paid.
The vessel was commanded by Capt
j. $. Keanneally, Maiden Mass, and car
ried a crew of 2l men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
SAXONIA BROUGHT
l.4O0 SICK OR WOUNDED
Most of the Men Arriving at New York
To-day Were Surgical Cases-The
Ship Followed the Battle
Fleet into HaIbor.

New York, Dec. 26 -- Following the
home coming battle fleet into port to-day
came the British liner Saxonia from Liy-
erpool, carrying 400 sick and wounded
officers and men. This complement was
made up mostly of surgical cases.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
ss.s2 A DAY AT CONCORD.
New Wage Scale Becomes Effective There
After Feb. /.

Concord, N H., Dec, 20. Local granite
cutters and their employers have reached
an agreement whereby the men are to
receive 1852 a day after Feb, l. This
is the figure the men asked, but by
compromise the new scale is 20 be put into
effect Feb. | instead Of Jan. |. They have
given notice that in April they viii ask
for So 8 day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
PRES, WILSON ACCORDED ROYAL HON0RS,,
WELCOMED TO LONDON BY KING GEORGE,
CHEERED BY VAST THRONGS OF PEOPLE

vasl Christmas was celebrated by more
than 5000 American soldiers here to-
day. Miss Margaret W. Wilson, daugh-
ter of the president, participated. Gifts
of toys and clothing were given to the
children of the vicinity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26

New York, Dec. De- Unrestricted trad
ing in coffee futures was resumed to-day
on the New York coffee and sugar ex-
change for the first time since Oct. Is.
when it was ordered stopped by the food
administration. Many brokers were on
the floor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
TROOPS DESERT
PREMIER EBERT;
REVOLT GROWS

Nearly 100 Persons Report
ed to Have Been Killed in
Street Fighting in Berlin,
Which Began on Tuesday
Morning - Many Revolt
ing Sailors Are Coming
from Kiel.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
GIVEN UP FOR LOST,
BRYNIfILDA is IN PORT
American Sailing Ship on Which 80 Per
Cent OF the Insurance Was Paid, Has
Arrived at Algoa Bay, Africa
She Carried Crew of %.

London, Dec 26.-The safe arrival at
Algoa Bay, Africa, of the American sail
ing ship Brynhilda was confirmed by
Lloyds here to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT NEUFcHATEL.
The 5000 American Soldiers There Heard
Margaret Wilson Sing.

Neufchatel, wednesday, Dec, 25 INA
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-06-14
HcEsd's Honol flag
FORMALLY ACCEPTED
Larve CroAd pressns u ualoa
Service He'd n Oaksnoae
II
Suaday Night,

The patriotic naioa ,sxyaes Asld
st oakmeas Aadstosiam last Han.
day syenias was largely asisnasd
aud m excellsns program wss ~.
,0y~d BY NIL. ~.
The meeting was ia charge III
the miaiss.rs VI shs tawn, R~v. n,
A. tsan. psssidsai u lAs Miaislaes
Association. psssidsd.
The ohl~ct al the meeting was
the ofhcisl sec~p.&nos III The h0aos
asu. pf~sscted to DieAsdA hy
Secretary McAdoo, tsx h.vsas over.
snh~cfinrj allotment mode m shs
rro.nt Third Liberty Eand ssis
Four minute talks wssv made by
Pitt Hensie~. picksoa oaapiy chair
man II tho Third LhAssy Bend
campaign, II, r, Cowaa. chairmaa
Dickson Chap,ss al The Amssscsn
Red Gross. Rev. d, r. Han. pastor
IA, lhs ~. H., chasch. Rax. v, H.,
Y Wg.sesdaees a psssas Rapslss cAussA.
Rev, b y. lson. pastor N. =.
Church. South.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-06-14

The closing exercises u the shipp
School oi Expression will be given
al Ditkson calisas schnot;. Monday
evening. June lTsh, 1913 st $50
o'clock.
This program promises to he nt
sspecisi Interest. The toat. grasia,
at.s. Misses Winnie Mci.snghiin.
Margaeril. Boyte. Mary Wheeler
Maury aud i,ollye Sugg will each
give patriotic selection. There will
be songs, drills and dances by the
other members sn.: The program will
close with A short one, act play. No
Men Waited tine characters IN
this sketch will be acted by Misc
MsI.aashlia. Miss Mraana ,uapkisA
and Mira, Wsens.
The admission II free. You are
cordially invited.