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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-19
HAD ONLY ENOUGH FUEL
TO LAST FOR 22 HOURS

Hawker Has Been Daredevil With Air Ma
chimes, Having Broken Records for Attitudes
and for Longest Sustained Flights-He Waited
Long Before Beginning Transatlantic Flight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
GLASS APPEALS FOR CHEERFUL PAYMENT
 HIGHER WAR TAXES
New Revenue Bill Signed Yesterday by President Imposes Much Higher
 "Victory Tax
By Associated Press

Washington, February 25. Secretary Glass today appealed to the American people to pay cheerfully the higher war taxes which went into effect today with the signature by President Wilson of the new revenue bill. He referred to it as a "victory tax" to bear the cost of a war which has brought "the inef fable boon of peace"
 Taxes which become operative at once include those on liquor tobacco, soft mobiles, pianos, candy, chewing gum. sporting goods and slot machines; cap- ital stock of corporations, brokers, amusement places. taxicabs and other special businesses.
 The revenue bureaus machinery already has been put into operation for fil- ing of returns March 15 on incomes, ex- NtSS pfOlll anu war piOlitrt dii' eiiS NS' lection of ths first 20 per cent install ment payment on that date.
 Secretary Glass appeal, asserting that the war must be paid for he said:
 "It is shallow kind of patriotism that does not burn brightly in time of peace as well as in time of war. It is poor sort of patriot who would shirk the duty he steadfastly performed year ago.
 ''The income tax year ago was a liberty tax. This year it is a victory tax. but the purposes of each are the same to defray the expenses of a worlds war that has brought to the United States and it's associates the ineffable boon of peace.
 The government therefore. appeals to that higher form of patriotism which IS not dependent upon the shouting and the tumut to cooperate in the collection or taxes this year with the same splendid spirit of last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
LAW
 CONSTITUTIONAL Georgia Grand Juries Au- thorized to Inspect Schools
 and C0nvents
By Assoeiatsd pr..s

Atlanta Ga, February 25s-The Georgia law authorizing grand juries to inspect private schools. orphanages. convents, monasteries and other eieemosynary and charitable institutions was held constitu-
 tional by the state supreme court here toGay. By it's decision the final state
 court upheld judgment of Chatham county superior court in fining Sister Feiictas of the Convent of the Francis can sisters in Savannah Tor contempt Of court. lt "A
 The case arose in October. 1917. after Sister Felicitas, in charge of the con- vent, refused to allow grand jury refn- n. .ittee to inspect the institution and then refused to obey an order from the court fnr such i.spection. In the case. which
 was regarded as test of the constitu- tioraiity of the law, the defense argued
 that the law did not apply to the con- vent and also argument that it was un- constitutional on numerous grounds.
 The supreme court held the law IS con- stitutio1al in all respects except in one section reaLiring grand jury to re- :turr special presentment against the jperson in charge of an institution before lit is inspected But this section may be segregated from the act without impair inr the law as whole. the court added.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
CIVIL GOVERNMENT
 FOR CANAL ZONE Wartime Administration of Waterway Ended by Ex-
 ecutive Order Issued
sy A...eias.d rre..

Panama. February 25.--An executive order promulgated today turns the government of the canal zone back to the civil authorities under Governor Harding. ending the war time admin istration of the waterway by the mili- tary authorities.
 Immediately after the promulgation Of the order Rear Admiral Johnson, commanding the naval station of the Panama canal. removed the ban on sailors entering the cities of Panama and Colon. but warned the men against excesses.
 Brig. Gen. Richard M. Blatchsord. commander of the United States mili- tary forces in the canal zone. however. announces he will not remove his pro- hibition against soldiers entering the two cities. Last night the resentment of the soldiers against being kept from Panama and Colon resulted in a mum ber of them running the guard and entering Panama. The provost guard rounded up 20 of the men and re- turned them to their posts. where they are now awaiting trial by court-mar- tfal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
ANNUAL ARMY BILL
 APPROVED BY THE !. SENATE COMMITTEE
Legislation for Voluntary Enlistment Under the Ma ti0nal Defense Act of
 1916 Is Enacted
nu A..aei.taa brad.


 Washington. February c5.-COin-
 cident with the final enactment to- day of Iegislation providing re-
 sumption of voluntary enlistment In
 the army under tke national de-
 fenxe act of 1916 limiting the mili- tury establishment to 175,OOO men.
 the Senate military committee ap-
 proved and reported to the Senate
 the annual army appropriation bill
 with provision for . temporary
 force of about 53S,OOO men after
 next July I.
 The increased force for the next fiscal year was recommended by the war department. but legislative pro- visions authorizing it were stricken out in the House on points of order. Lead CTS hope to have the army measure finally completed before Congress ad- journs.
 It was explained tonight that the en- actment of legislation to permit re- sumption of voluntary enlistment inn mediately was for the purpose of en- abling the war department to enroll now any men of the present war army who desire to continue in the regular force.
 Before approving the regular army bill, with it's appropriation of $1.250, 000, 900. the committee adopted an amendment providing for the establish ment of an independent bureau oi aeronautics to combine the activities now being conducted under that head by the army. navy and marine corps This plan was proposed in a bill in- troduced by Senator New of Indiana, and had been vigorously opposed by the administration.
 Tho diractov nj tho blireall fn ha a n pointed by the President. with the con sent of the Senate. would receive a salary of $12,000 and would not be un- der the supervision of any cabinet of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
NO EXTRA SESSION ID bE CALLED TILL PRESIDENTS RETURN
Democratic Leader Makes Announcement After Con- ference With Wilson at
 the White House
By ASsnciatad Press


 Washington, February 24.-Presi- dent Wilson will not call an ex- tra session of Congress until aft CT his return from Europe.
 senator Martin of Virginia, dem- Ocratic leader In the Senate, made this announcement tonight after a conference with the President at
 the White House. While the Presi- dent did not state when he expected to reach home nfter his second trip overseas, Senator Martin gave it as his personal opinion that 1t would not likely be earlier than June 1. President Wilson was said to feel i his duty to remain in Europe until thu treaty of peace was concluded.
 ''The President said he would return tt Paris Immediately after March ant was positive that he would not call al session of Congress unti he returns,.' Senator Martin said. Ill cid not state the date of his return nor did he authorize me to quote hin in respect to that point. but my persona opinion and judgment is that there i no reasonable expectation of his beins back prior to June ]"
 Senator Martin was accompanied t the White House by Senator Cummin of North Carolina, chairman of the fl nance committee.
 They conferred for nearly an hour witt the executive, discussing in detail tn of legislation in Congress.
 ONLY FORMAL STATEMENT Further than the formal statement o the democratic leader. both senators de clined to comment on their discussion with the President, but it was uhderstoo' that the executive would vigorously in sist that all pending appropriation bin and other urgent legislation be enacte before Congress adjourns next Tuesday
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
ARCTIC EXPLORER,
 FOUR COMPANIONS SAFE IN ALASKA
By Asseoiatsd Press

T By Associated Press
 Ottawa. February 25.--The safe arrival on the north coast of Alaska on November z. last, of Storker StorkcrsOn, the Arctic ex- plorer, and his four companions was announced in n dispatch from him today forwarded from Fort Yukon to the Canadian department of naval service.
 The explorer set out from the north coast of Alaska In March' 1918, to drift westward on m ice cake across the polar basin on the theory that the currents would land him on the coast of Siberin. It appears from his dispatches to- day that the ice cake on which hfs party cnmped merely carried them around in what might be considered . huge eddy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
GEN. TREAT DENIES CHARGES REGARDING {. TROOPS IN ITALY
By A.soe,at,d Pres

By Assoclafeo Press
 Washington, February 25.-De- nial of charges contained in . Iet- ter read In the House recently as to conditions in the 3S2d infantry in Italy was made by Brig. Gen. Charles G. Treat. American military attache at Rome, In . cabieGram forwarded to Secretary Baker to- day by General PershinG. General Treat said the regiment was In good physical condition. we'll equipped, had experienced no se- rloun food hardships and had . very low number of summary courts martial.
 One of the charges made In the letter was that officers of the reKf- ment were drinking to excess. Gen- eraI Treat denied this empAatical- ly and declared that the regiment as . whole had been warmly praised wherever 1t had served for its g0Oa behavior and efficiency. The mes- sage also denied . report that horse meat had been served to the con- mand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
Summary of the News

I-ChinO-Jap notes befeRe council. ], 3OyOOO troops hOneward bound. President spends 10 heurs at deHk
 signing 38 bills.
 Glass appeals fer cheerful pay
 ment new war taxea. Divls1ens te return In order of ar-
 rival In France.
 Five now held fn ceuneetfOn wifh
 bribery investigatiens. 2-Ministe6u object to erection ef
 ssPeFshlng Pier.r 1Clark presiAent pane association. -EditoF1aI ~ -Belteved Anstin te secure data ou
 convict system.
 ssuthern awrieulturists cenvens
 here teaay. 6-Society. 7-SpOrts. s-GOverners asked to attend White
 House conference. 1Arny sas nasks 10 sssa ia niss
 work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
NINE SUBTREASURIES TO BE CONTINUED
 AT LEAST TILL 1920
sy Asseelatsd Prsss

Washington. February 36.-Sub- treasuries at Baltimore, Bostsn, Chicago. Cincinnati, New Orleans. New York. Philadelphia. St. Leais and San Francisco will he continued at least unttl Jnly I. 1o9o. under an agreement reacAeA tsaixht by Senate and House esnferees on the legislative. executive and judicial appropFiatloa bill. The Heuse nan asers yielded to tAe Senate ae-. nsand.
 The HOua< had voted to abolinh the subtreAsuries next July I. Aa agreed to In eeafereace the hlll carries about ea6,eeo>ooo. iacIudlnx the provision for . pAy increase of p3sO annually to. governUent em- pieyes te meet the Increased coat of living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
DIVISIONS TO BE RETURNED HOME
 NV ORDER OF ARRIVAL NV FRANCE
Combat Troops Not Assigned to Divisions Will Be Returned H Order In Which Services Can Be Spared, SPershing
 Notifies War Department

ping soon to become available. ss follows:
 May. 24S,0O0; June. 2O7,O0O.
 The general said that, based on these estimates, divisions would be returned in the following order;
 March-Twenty-Se Thrift eth. EiEthy-fiftb, Thirty-seventh and Ntnety-f;rst.
 April = Twenty-sixth. Eighty third. Eighty-second, Thirty-fifth md FOrty-secOnd.
 May = Thirty-secOnd, Twenty
 (COntinued on Page TwO)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
By Associated Press

Washington. February 2S.-Ar- rest of two additional naval re- vestigatiOn of charges of bribery in the Third naval district was an- nounced tonight by Secretary Dam ieIs. This makes total of five tenants Benjamin s. Davis and Be- noit James EIIert; Ensign Paul Beck and Chief Boatswain's Mate Lloyd G. Casey and Frederick A. Jones.
 A statement issued by Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
By Associated Press

Washington, February 2J.-Gen- eraI Pershfng notified the war de- partment today that "divisiOns now in the American expeditionary forces excepting those with regu- far army designations" would he returned to the United States in the order of the arrival of their respective divisional headquarters in France. This yvas interpreted as meaning that all divisions ex- cept the First. Second, Third. Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
FIVE NOW HELD NV CONVECTION
 WITH BRIBERY INVESTIGATIONS
Two Additional Naval Reservss Arrested Yesterday One o Whom Is Believed to Have Received $10,0OO For
 Enrolling Men In Naval Service

Daniels said Davis was believed to have received @fo,o0O for enroliing men in the naval servfce. and tat ElIert was believed to have re- ceived &2O.OOO in sAaftien to . large number of preeents for hav- ing secured assignnent ef aPDIi- cants fer such duties ns would en- able them to eenfinue their bust- ness In civil life.
 The Secretary's statement added that Jenes was fHpltcete1 as m accom- plice of Casey In obtainhng money from an appAieanf for re- lease from active duty.
 The Secretary said evidence in pc~session of the aepartnent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26

shows Casey received a tOtal of ahout &300O. and valuable presents for placing several enlisted men on ahore duty. while Ensign Beck was alleged to have received @1OOO and . number of presents for Ob- taininG the assignment of aPpli- cants ito safe berths on shOre."
 The statement said that In addi- tfon to the men under arrest there also were implicated certain civil- ians who have both paid and re- ceiveA money in connection with the enrollment of persons In the navaI reserve force. It was added
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
would be returned as shipping was

would be returned as shipping was available.
 Combat troops not assigned to divisions will be returned in the order in which their services can be spared and . similar policy has been adopted reKarding service of supply troops exeept that m far as possible these also will be re- turned in the order of arrival In France.
 General PershinG said he estt- mated the movement of troops, based on tonnage known to he available and on the German ship
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
PREMIER'S RECOVERY QUESTION OF TIME,
 DOCTORS ANNOUNCE
sx A,,.eI,,et Pr,..

Paris, February 2S.--A bulletin issued this evening hy the fssr doctors In attendance upon Premier C1emenceau said that the con- valexrenec of the prensier being now . question of care and time, nc further bulletins will be tssued."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE
 AT SAN FRANCISCO

By Associated Press San Francisco, February 2a.-A slight earthquake was felt here at 2.39 o'clock this afternoon. No damage was reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
OVER 80 8 AGREEMENTS

Washinston. February S-It was learned x today that information had reachid here from authoritative sources thak bG4USen 70 and 80 treaties, agree zls'lts aqf understandings were in exist (<s.ts..eA :. Pase rwe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
3O,OOO TROOPS ON
 WAYFROM FRANCE
Important Units From the Eighty-Seventh National Army Division, Including Many Alabama Men, Are on Way From France
By Associated Press

Washington, February p.
 The largest homeward move
 ment of troops since the break ing up of the American over seas army started last Novem-
 Der was announced today by the war department in report
 ing the departure from Fench ports of Is troopships having
 nearly 30,000 officers and men | aboard.
 l The announcement of the movement l was made coincidentally with the issu- ance of statement that all divisions in France except those of the regular army would be returned when shipping be comes available.
 Among the transports listed as hav ing sailed were the Aquatapia and Great Northern. each with more than 5000 sol diers aboard. The organizations which
 have sailed include most of the units
 of the Ninety-second (negro) ntional ar | iiiS uiNtSioh, iiupoTtdHt uIltS IToHl tHc l Eighty seventh Arkansas, Louisiana.
 Mississippi and Alabama) national army
 division and a score of aero quadrons. ! The Aquatania has these units of the | Ninety second 3l7th train headquarters. the military police the S1fth ammunition
 train complete and the 366th infantry | complete. She also carries the secon
 corps artillery park. casual company ot 1 Illinois troops, 50 casual officers, con
 valescent detachments and 57 naval off 1 cers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
LEAGUE DISCUSSION TONIGHT

Whether the President will address Congress is believed to depend on the legislative situation. Tomorrow night he will discuss the constitution of the league of nations in detail with members of the Senate and House foreign affairs committees, whos will be his guests at dinner. and the belief is growing in offi-, cia1 quarters that the President win consider his explanations to them suffi- cent for the time being. With many imperative bills still awaiting action, it Is said to be possible that President Will son may consider it inadvisable to take up any of the brief time remaining of this session by discussing before Con- gress a subject on winch his views are well known and which will come up for approval or disapproval before a new body.
 There was a full attendance at the cabinet meeting Vice President Marshall was present, having been invited to at tend as a special mark of courtesy for his presiding over the meetings dur ing President Wilson's absence. Assist ant Secretary Polk took Secretary Lan- sings place.
 Secretary Wilson announced ofter the cabinet meeting adjourned that March 3 had been chosen as the date for con- ference of governors, with whom Presi- dent Wilson is anxious to discuss the do- nestle labor situation
 The conference will be held in Wash ington. Unemployment, complicated by the mobilization of large numbers of soldiers and sailors and the attendan. problem of labor unrest, is receiving close attention from the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
PRESIDENT SPENDS
 ID HOURS AT DESK,
 SIGNING 28 BILLS
Makes Score of Nominations and Discusses Government Business for 3 Hours
 With Cabinet
By Associated Press

Washington, February 9. On the first day of his return to the capital President Wilson put in more than 10 hours at his desk, signing 2S bills and joint resolutions, making a score of nominations, discuss ing government business for three hours with his cabinet and winding up the days work by a conference on the legisla- tive situation with Democratic Leader Martin, at which the President announced his de- cision not to call an extra ses- sion of Congress until after his return from Europe.
 Altogether it was one of the busiest days in recent years at the White House. President Wilson resumed work with rush. surprising executive office att taches by being at his desk when they reported this morning. From then on there was ceaseless hustle, clicking Of typewriters, scurrying of messengers and arrival of callers, few of whom saw the cheif executive.
 Nomination of an Attorney General and an address to Congress were two ques- uons said by White House officials to be relegated to the background for the present. Several names are under con- sideration for the cabinet vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas w. Gregory, who retires from the department of justice March 4, but the President has not made a selection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
AllieH Blockade Lifte.

N r 0y Aoaoeta1e4 tSV91 Paris, February &--(HavaA)--The allied blockade in the eastern Mediterranean has been lifted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-26
GEORGIA NEGROES ABOARD

On the Great Northern, due at New
 York March l, are the field and staff, headquarters and supply company medi- cal detachment and Batteries A. B. .
 and D of the s49th field artillery of the Ninety-second. The ship also carries | casual company of negro troops for Georgia, eight eonvalescent attachments and 15 casual officers.
 The transport Martha Washington, due at Newport News March g. has the Forty
 ninth regiment coast artillery and ths field and staff, headquarters company,
 Batteries A. B, C, D, F and F and sev- eral other attachments from each of the
 SS5th and 336th regiments of artillery or the Eighty-seventh division and 30 cas- uai officers.
 The transport Niagara, due at New York February 2S, has on board casual
 companies of Georgia, Washington, Cali fornia. Maine and Michigan troops de
 tachments of the 3l2th trench mortar | battery and of the 11th field artillery i brigade and 25 casual officerss.a~s MAUI DUE FEBRUARY 2s
 The transport Sobral is due at New
 York February P with the First ana Second battalion headquarters, sanitary and ordnance attachments, supply and
 machine gun companies and Companies A, B, C, D, E and F of the 367th infantry,
 349th machine gun battalion complete and casual companies of New York, Illinois. l and Ohio troops.
 | The transport Maui. due at New York | February 2S, carries the 35Oth field ar- ! tillery complete with the exception of
 43 officers, casual companies from New 1 York, Texas. Illinois. Michigan, Iowa,
 and Kansas and eight convalescent de- | tachments.
 1 The Montclair, West Coast and West | Port also were announced as having
 sailed with a few casuals each. 1 The steamship Fl Occident is due at l New York March 4, the war department
 announced today, with two officers and | 27 men and S6 civilians. Among the sol
 diers aboard are few casuals from the | 235th and 336th field artillery of the Eighty-seventh division Uouisiana, Ar l kansas and Mississippi.)
 i The first unit of the Thirtieth division composed of Tennessee, North and South
 Carolina troops is due at Newport News
 March 3, abroad the battleship Michigan
 which sailed from Brest February IS,
 according to official information avail 1 able here today The unit is the 105th l trench mortar battery composed of six I officers and 1S1 men,.
 /, The battery will be assigned to three camps for demobilization as follows: | Camp Sevier, 69 men; Camp Gordon. l five officers. 67 men; Camp Lee, one offi-
 cer, 45 men.
 | The Michigan also brings casual com i pany No. 1905, composed of Virginians.