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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
BAN ON PRICE-FIXING
is EFFECTIVE JAN. |
After That Date the Department Of Jus
tice VIII Consider Such Moves as in
Restraint Of Free Com
petition.

Washington, d. G., Dee 30.--Concerted
price fixing by any industry after the
government ceases TO exercise price con-
troll, Jan. !, viii be regarded by the de.
partment of Justice as in restraint of
free competition, il was stated to-day.
The explanation was made officially in
answer TO queries as TO what happens to
wartime price-fxing when the war in
dustries board ceases TO function at mid
night tomorrow.
The attitude of the department of JUS
tice as outlined by Attorney General
Gregory, is that the antitrust laws, still
effective will be enforced vigorously by
the department. They have been in full
effect throughout the war, but the de-
partment has not regarded the action of
industry IN maintaining prices fixed by
the government as contrary to law.
Other department of justice officials
who heretofore have had charge of prose
cution under the antitrust laws declared
that when the war industries board
ceases to exercise control of prices Jan. /,
any act of group Of business men tend
ing to prevent free play of competition
will be examined in the light of the law
1t is felt that although an immediate ef-
feet of price agreements might be tenn
porarily to keep prices down and there
by benefit consumers, this result might
soon change and that consequently the
situation is full Of danger. There is no
provision in the law for consideration OF
whether the effect Of the suppression of
competition might be benevolent"
1t was said that so far the department
had not given particular attention to the
steel industry, which submitted to the
war industries board a revised list Of
prices to be effective after Jan. l. The
board did not pass upon the prices and
declined to continue its supervision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
PARTNERSHIP OF RIGHT BETWEEN EUROPE
And AMERICA IS SOUGHT BY UNITED STATES
SAID WILSON IN ADDRESS AT MANCHESTER
ENEMY ALIENS
TO BE DEPORTED
BY UNITED STATES
Most of Those Now Interned in This
Country Are Considered Persons
Capable of Fomenting
More Diseord.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 30.-Deporta-
tion of most of the 5000 or 1000 enemy
aliens now interned in the United States
will be recommended to Congress soon by
the department of justice.
Special legislation will be required for
the deportations, and it was learned to-
day the department will ask also for au-
thority to prevent the re-entry of these
men into this country later.
Some of the interned aliens are not
considered dangerous now and no effort
will be made to deport them.
Careful investigation of the records,
however, conyinces department of justice
officials that the majority of those in
termed should not be left in this country
to foment future trouble.
The department never has announced
how many enemy aliens arc held in in
ternmeDt camps in this country, but the
number is understood TO be between 5000
and 1000. Most of them arc Germans
and few are women. About half are
understood to have served actively as
German agents in the United States, re-
ceiving and executing orders directly
from the German government or its rep
resentatiyes. These include trained prop
agandists, men involved in bomb plots
early in the war and during America 8
neutrality, some who plotted directly
against American shipping and the trans
portation of troops overseas. There are
also many men suspected of gathering
information for transmission to Germany
after the United States entered the war.
Department of justice representatives
expect to confer soon with the depart
ment Of labor to develop plan for ad-
ministration Of the deportations to be
recommended TO Congress-. A bin provid-
ing for deportation Of interned aliens al
ready is pending in the House
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Was Held at Church of the Good Shep-
herd Saturday Evening.

Children of the Church of the Good
Shepherd held merry Christmas party
in the basement of the church Saturday
evening, when an entertaining program
was carried out under the direction of
Miss Maud Coburn. The little folks were
heard in a chorus Of carols and during
the evening other features were intro
duced. The exercises opened with the
hymn, 80 Come All Ye Faithful" and
other numbers were given in the follow
ing order: Carol 20 Little Town OF Beth
lehem," chorus; recitation, Christmas
Bells" George Emerson; recitation,
Christmas" Hazel Watkins; dialogue,
THE Manger Baby" Violet and William
Halvosa; duet, while Shepherds
Watched Their Flocks by Night" Miss
Lucy Wells and Miss Ethel Castle; reel
tation, Regarding Santa Claus" Miss
Gracelyn Robinson; recitation, "The
Night After Christmas" Miss Ethel Cas-
tie; hymns, 'It Came Upon a Midnight
Clear" and ''Hark, the Herald Angels
Sing" by the Sunday school
A brilliantly lighted Christmas tree
was the cynosure for many youthful eyes
and the best part of the evening came
when il was relieved of its burdens. There
were candy and popcorn for every child
and while the good things were being
distributed, the young people were given
free rein in Christmas games md other
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFFS
To Recover Actual Damages Of $27.75
and Costs of Si6.77.

A verdict for the plaintiff to recover
actual damages of S27,75, with costs OF
SlG.77, was returned in municipal court
this noon by Magistrate H. w Scott in
the case of Miro VS.. Generaelli. The
plaintiff, Mrs. Nellie Miro, sued to recov-
er $500, which she alleged was her due
as the result OF an attack which she
claimed was made on her by d. Genareli
in Ossola place Aug. 10. The defendant
presentation of the case according to
statement issued from the bench after
the evidence had been placed before the
court, tended to show that the plaintiffs
alleged act in waiting for the defendant
indicated willingness to have trouble
between the two settled in a manner that
threatened violence. Testimony of
number Of witnesses on both sides indi
Gated that trouble between the litigants
had preceded the actual clash. The plain
tiff, DIR. f. X r. Archambault. Miss 10.
sephne Miro, Leopoldo Passano and
Mary Sempreboni testified for the plain.
tiff. and evidence in behalf Of the de-
fendant was given by Mr.. Genarelli, An
gelo Morandi Abramo Bondi and Corinne
Genareli John Arioli acted as 'nte
prefer j. Ward Carver represented he
plaintiff, and in the absence Of the de
fendants attorney, A. NJ Ross, appe.t.,I
for the defense.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
STATE OFFICIAL
is PUT ON Trial
At MONTPELIER
Frank c. Williams, Bank Examiner, Is
Charged with Malfeasance in Failing
to Report Finding in State Au-
ditor's Office When Gra-
ham Was Auditor.

The trial Of the case of State VS.. Frank
&. Williams Of Newport, who has been
bank commissioner for many years, com.
mcnced in Washington county court this
afternoon, with Judge Zed s. Stanton
presiding. The charge is malfeasance in
Office in failing to report his findings in
connection with auditing the accounts Of
GOV. Horace +. Graham while the latter
was state auditor, and with failing to
make his annual audit.
The state is represented by Attorney
General II. G., Barber of Brsttleboro and
States Attorney +. K. Davis of Barre
The respondent is represented by j.
Ward Carver Of Barre and Frank Plum
ley OF Northfeld,
The drawing Of a jury was started
this afternoon. Thirty new iurymen
were drawn last Saturday TO enlarge the
panel but several OF the men drawn had
to be excused for one reason or another.
IL was thought probable early this aft.
ernoon that talismen would have to be
drawn because il was expected that the
state and the respondent would take ad-
vantage of all the rights given them in
securing q JURY.
Secret inquests were held Saturday,
and ii Is understood that these were in
with the preparation of the
trial of this case. II is understood that
several state officers have been sub
ppnad in behalf of the state.
The counts upon which Mr.. Williams
is charged with malfeasance are that he
failed to make examination of the books
as provided by statute for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1916;
That he failed to make report to the
legislature of 1917 relative TO the records
for the year ending June 30, 1916;
That he failed to report to the legis-
lature the fact, we'll known 10 him, that
Fl. T. Graham had without lawful right
withdrawn and abstracted from the state
treasury funds involving $4,000;
That he also knew of fraudulent or
ders by which Mr.. Graham had obtained
1900.
The fifth count is similar to the third.
excepting that it covers different
period.
The sixth count resembles the fourth,
excepting taking different phase of
the $4,000 alleged shortage.
The seventh count involves the failure
to report his knowledge to the legis-
Iature.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
STRUCK BY TRAIN.
Alexander Milne Thrown from His Auto
mobile But Not Injured Much.

Sixteen cars, combining a dead weight
OF more than 500 tons, were back of a
Barre & Chelsea railroad locomotive
which crashed into an automobile owned
and operated by Alex Milne, a well
known south-end granite manufacture ,
at the Circle street crossing Satu' eSc
afternoon. Chance favored the DIR. ;.tkiVjf
the car, who escaped uninjured. : His
automobile was partially wrecked.
The presence Of the car on the crossing
Just as the train came along is explained
by the fact that the driver was busily
adjusting the movement of the engine,
while the circumstance of the automobile
being heavily hooded and curtained
doubtless contributed to the accident. A
long stretch of track leading past the
Circle street crossing is known by train
men for its slippery" going, and precau.
tions are always redoubled in the vicinity
Of the crossing, which is situated Just
north of the Adie & Milne shed, so called.
The train crew was bent on getting back
to the city earlier than on other days be-
cause the week-en passenger train was
due to climb the hill later in the after
noon. The whistle was sounded and the
bell changed, according to the crew, but
on the grade nothing could be done to
avert collision when the auto appeared
on the crossing.
Mr.. Milne was heading his car toward
South Main street and the locomotive
caught il just in back Of the front seat.
The driver was thrown to the ground and
the auto carried distance Of 30 feet.
Engineer Frank Smith and Brakeman
Kelly were among the first to reach Mr..
Milne, whom they found momentarily
dazed, but suffering no apparent injuries.
Alongside the track farther down the
line, the auto, with two wheels demoI-
ished and the rear end badly smashed,
was inspected by the trainmen. The
driver of the ear is said to have absolyed
the train crew from blame.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
H. HOLT GOES ABROAD.
Will Represent League to Enforce Peace
Oscar Strauss Also Going.

New York. Dec. 3d. Hamilton Holt
was among the passengers sailing to-day
on the Baltic. He will represent the
league to enforce peace at the conference
to be held in Paris during the peace con
gress by delegates from the American
and European organizations engaged in
promoting a league of nations. Mr.. Holt
is the first official representative of the
league TO go abroad ON this mission. Os.
ear s. Strauss and other members OF the
peace congress committee, appointed BY
the league, expect to sail in January.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
LOUIS 1. DeBLoIs DEAD.
Barre Granite Manufacturer Passed
Away Sunday Night.

Louis ]. Deblois, Barre granite manu-
facturer, died at his home, 93 Maple ave
nue., Sunday night at II As o'clock He
had been in declining health for number
of years, although his condition did not
take a serious turn until last fall The
deceased is survived by his wife, to whom
he was married in St. Johnsbury April
20, 1904; and by nine children, as fol-
lows; L'Aurore, Rosario, TrefTle, Jean
nette, Doris, Luce, Lena, Marguerite and
Lyonel. An older daughter died two
months ago. There are also left four
brothers, Frank, John, Treffle and Ma
poleon DeBlois of st. Marguerite p O..
and two sisters, Marie of st. Marguerite
and Anna of Israelite, P. O.
MIR. DeBlois was born in st. Margar-
cite, Nov II, 1871. In youth he learned
the granite cutters trade and for the
past Is years had been engaged in the
granite manufacturing business, first in
st. Johnsbury and in the last six years
in Barre, where his plant was located on
West Second street. He was member
of the Granite Manufacturers associa.
tion and belonged to st. Johns court,
Catholic Order Of Foresters, and to st.
Monica's church His passing is mourned
by wide circle of friends, men with
whom he was associated in the granite
industry as well as in his fraternal order.
1t is expected that the funeral will be
held in st. Monica's church Wednesday
forenoon at O'Clock, the parish priest,
Rev. p M. McKenna, officiating The
body will be taken TO st. Johnsbury for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
ANSWERS S. 0. S. CALL.
Steam Gracianna Going to Help Out the
Canb.

ST. Johns, n. T., Dec 30.-The steamer
Gracianna, which was due to arrive here
to-day. has gone to the assistance Of the
steamer Carib. which last night was re-
ported in distress about 500 miles off this
port. No further word has been received
from the Carib in addition to the wire
less message picked up last night saying
that her cargo was shifting and break
ing loose.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
eERMAN soLpTERs WARNED.
That They Must Not Give Up Their
Arms to the Bolsheviki.

Amsterdam. Dec. 30. The German
army command, according to dispatch
from Berlin, has informed the comman.
ders on the eastern front that there is
most strict prohibition against the Civ
ing up Of arms and war material by the
Germans to the bolsheviki The com
manders in the east were informed that
such action was violation Of the arni-
stice agreement, and might result in
resumption of hostilities
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30

tanned at luncheon by the city officials
and many of the representative citizens.
Before Mr. Wilson's arrival at the ho-
tel, there was scene at the Royal Ex-
change which win be treasured in the
history of that institution. The presi-
dent appeared in the distinguished
strangers gallery while the floor was
filled with members, and made them a
very brief informal speech.
The only escort for the presidents s
drives about the city was squad of
mounted police.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson ard their party
took the train for London shortly before
3 o'clock, closing day which will be re-
garded as one of the most important in
the history of this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
PRIVATE LAHTI INJURED.
Graniteville Man Was Previously Report
ed Wounded in Action.

Washington, d. @, Dec, 30. The war
department, in IN amended casualty list
to-day, announced that Private Johanes
Lahti Of Graniteville, VT, who previously
was reported missing in action, is now
listed as wounded, degree undetermined
Further announcement was made that
Lieut.. George H. Brooks OF Montpelier,
VT, and Private William r. Mcnamara
of Charleston, Vt, who were reported
missing in action, have returned to duty
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
TO HAVE PAY RAISED.
Many Railroad Telegraphers Who Gained
Little in Previous Order.

Washington, D. c., Dee. 80 Many rail
road telegraphers who received little or
no wage advance under the recent order
OF Director General McAdoo will have
their pay raised by an amended order.
issued to-day by the director general.
Railroad telegraphers and station
agents were given a further wage in
crease to-day by Director General Nc.
Adoo retroactive TO Oct. |.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
SAYS NDEMNITTES
IRE AGREED UPON
Matthias Erzberger Declares That Ger
many, the United States and the
Allies Limited Them in the
Terms of the Armistiee.

Berlin, Dec 30 (by the Associated
Press The question Of indemnities has
been settled between Germany, the Unit
ed States and the allies, and German
delegates signed the armistice ON condi-
tion that there should be restrictions to
lndemnities, according to Matthias Err
berger, speaking here to-day.
War damages and war costs, he said,
must be borne by each nation itself un.
less expressly mentioned in the notes
which we're exchanged, Germany being
obliged to indemnify districts she occu-
pied in France and Belgium and to pay
all losses inflicted upon the civilian
populations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
INcENDIARY BUG AT WORK.
Probably Caused Million Dollar Loss at
Bristol, va.-Tenn.

Bristol, Va. Tenn, Dec 30.-The dis
covery to-day of a large hole in the rear
of the ruins of the Mitchell Powers
Hardware company building, apparently
made with saw and crowbar found
near by strengthened the theory Of the
authorities that the 81 100000 fire in the
business district here last night was the
work of an incendiary Three other seri.
GUS fires have occurred in the district
within the last month one of them en-
failing loss Of more than 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
THREE GOVERNORS HAVE 4FLu.'
Mccall of Massachusetts,, Keyes of New
Hampshire and Milliken of Maine.

Boston, Dec 80 Governors of three
New England states, Samuel w. Mccall
of Massachusetts,, Henry w Keyes Of
New Hampshire, and Charles Il. Milliken
of Maine, are confined to their home with
influenza attacks. Governor Keyes will
be unable to take part in the inaugura-
tion Of his successor at Concord on
Thursday. Whether the others will be in
condition to attend the inaugural exer-
cises at their state capitals is uncertain.
Governor Millilsen is the only one who
is to take Office for another term.
All three were reported to-day az i'm.
proving but still weak.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
CAMP DEVENS SERGEANT
CHARGED UTTH LARCENY
Robert ]. Davidson, Whose Home Is in
Boston, Is Accused of Taking Over
5000 Of Hospital Funds.

Aver, Mass, Dec. 80 Sergeant Robert
Joseph Davidson, who has been on duty
at the base hospital at Camp Devens.
was locked up in the camp glardhouse
to-day charged with larceny Of upwards
Of $4,000 He is accused of having taken
the money from the hospital funds OF
which he was custodian. He will be tried
by general eourtmartial His home is in
Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
CALLED AS U. S. JuRYMEN.
Several Montpelier Men Notified To-day
by Deputy Marshal.

The following persons were served with
summons this morning by Deputy Unit
ed States Marshal G. T. Lackey to ap-
pear at the federal building in Montpel-
Ter Jan. as jurymen in the cases that
are TO be tried by the federal court:
]. NJ. Boutwell,, w, b, Turney, L. c..
Stone, + L, Huntington, G. NJ Heaton,
c, Il. Fisher and Alfred Doucette of
Montpelier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
FUNERAL OF H. mAToTr.
Service Was Held Sunday at st. Moni-
cas- Church.

The funeral of Hiram Matott. whose
death occurred at his home on Prospect
street Thursday night, was held in ST.
Monica's church Sunday at | ] a. M, Rev
Fr. p NJ. McRenna officiating Burial
was in the Catholic cemetery at Web
sterville, the bearers being Royal Clark,
John Gallery, Leo Duquette, Ernest
Stacy.
Friends from ont Of town who came to
attend the funeral were Napoleon Rabi-
deau of northern New York, Leo Du-
quette of Hemmford, p. O., and David
lombard Of Portland. Me
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
SAITH INFANTRY
ARRIVED TO-DAY
The Steamer Mauretania Reached New
York To-day with $500 American
Soldiers from France.

New York, Dec 30,-The British
steamship Mauretania, bringing home all
of the 347th infantry except Company H
of the s7th division OF the American ex-
peditionary force $500 troops in all be-
ing on board arrived here to-day from
France. She sailed on Christmas eve.
Weather conditions at sea delayed her
arrival here nearly "a hours.
Among the civilian passengers were
Ambassador Sharp and his son, returning
from Paris, and Percy Chubb, an Amer.
ican yachtsman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
The Tenadores Had Nearly
Completed Voyage from
New York
THOSE ON BOARD
ARE BEING RESCUED
Ship Carried a Grew of 305
Men, All from Navy
Department

London, Dec. 80 The American trans
port Tenadores, which left New York
for Brest on Dec. IS, was stranded on the
rocks near the Isle d'Yeu in the bay Of
Biscay, on Saturday. Advices state that
those on board are being rescued.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
GOING TO ITALY WEDNESDAY.
Wilson VIII Leave Paris Then, II Was
Announced To-day.

Paris, Dee. 30. President Wilson will
leave Paris for Italy the coming Wednes-
day night. Definite arrangements to this
effect were announced to day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
BoLsHEvIKI CAPTURE WILMA.
Seizure BY Reds of the Capital of Lith-
uania Severe Blow to Cause of Peace.

London, Dec. 3O.-Vilna has been cap.
tured by bolshevist forces, according to a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Mail, quoting
Petrogad reports
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-12-30
The President Declares That His Country Is Not
Interested i'm European Politics or Merely in
the Peace of Europe, but Is Working for the
Peace of the World
HAD RATHER QUIET RECEPTION
In GREAT MANUFACTURING CITY
WILSON MAY RETURN
MIDDLE OF FEBRUARY

Paris, Dec. 80 From present in
dications, President Wilson win
leave Europe on his return to the
United States on Feb. 10.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-27
CROPS IMPROVED
IN WEST FLORIDA

Pensacola and vicinity during the
past week enjoyed more copious rain
fall than any section of the state. ac-
cording to the bulletin issued by the
local sectional director, A J. Mitchell
at Jacksonville. With the heavy rain
fall. however. crops which had been
backward. started to picking up lively
and much of the corn planted and
which had been late. began maturing
nicely.
Condition of Crops-The showers
improved late corn. field peas. cane
castor and velvet beans, citrus fruits
and sweet potatoes, although the
work of setting potato slips has been
delayed over much of the state. as
a result of insufficient rainfall The
corn crop west of the Suwanee river
week, but most of the crop was too far
advanced TO be benefited to a great
extent. and the crop will be much re-
duced. The dry weather and moderate
rainfall over most of the state con-
tinued favorable for cotton. which is
promising; some early planted in CEN
trail counties is opening quite freely,
and small amounts have been picked
Much of the corn in the south has
matured. The army worm is doing
damage, locally. in Dade county TO
beans. sweet potatoes. truck, and the
small acreage of cotton is being at
tackled to some extent.
A. j. Mitchell
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-27
BIG SOCIAL PROBLEMS
IN THIS BIG PHoToPLAY

If the wife fails TO make an effort to
retain the charm and alluring qualities
that gained the first love of her husband,
is the husband justified IL he strays In
search of green fields and pastures new?
Such a degree is the problem involved in
.'Old Wives for New, which will be
shown at the Isis theatre today, and
which is a special C. b. de Mile produce
ton for Aircraft. How the question is
answered forms a most entertaining and
Illuminating story for the screen, done
into screen terms by that mistress of
flmcraft, Jeanne Macpherson.
"MIssING," SHOWING
AT THHE ISIS SUNDAY
The new photopiay. Missing pro-
duced by j. Stuart Blackton. from
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-27

Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
restores vitality and energy by purify
Ing and enriching the blood. You can
soon feel its Strengthening, Invigorat.
inR effect. Price 60c.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-07-27
PRONE
807 v1 4aY,
Fo ..s Sy,SS tuNs
NOTICE

The party seen to take
a pocketbook and cash
from desk of American
National Bank Monday
at / o'clock, will not be
prosecuted if it is mailed
at once to the owner, R..
L.. Dilger, Floridatown,
Fla.