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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
OPPOSES INTERVENTION
N RUSSIA BY ITALY
Premier Nitti of Italy Declares His
Government Does Not Intend to
Mix Up in Russia's Affairs.

Rome, Friday, Dec l2Premier Nit
ii declared in the Chamber of Deputies
to-day that the Italian government
does not favor intervention in the in
ternal affairs Of Russia. The premier's
remarks we're brought forth by not
able address made by Captain Giulietti,
and a Socialist who was favorable TO
the war.
Captain Guilietti, who was respon-
sible, with other officials, for the di-
version to Fiume Of the steamer Persia,
which was ostensibly destined TO China,
discussed the incident to-day. 1t was
believed at the time of the Persia Incl
dent that the arms on board the ship
were to be used against the Russian
balsheviki. After Captain Giulietti's S
speech, Signor Nitti said:
Il wish the name of Fiume would not
be mixed up in our political discussion.
Fiume represents an ideal sacred to all
of us regardless Of party. In my opin-
ion, we must not intervene in the inter
ttdi dlldllS Ol ENuSsld. lH FeAdFu 10 the
Persia, ! can guarantee the war mate
rials on board were destined to China,
and that she would have returned to
Italy from Vladivostok with needed
supplies. You Socialists have one opin-
ion about Russia, and we have another,
but | wish ii understood we do not in.
tend to mix in Russia's internal pol
itics."
"Signor Giulietti,n the premier CON
tinued, says seamen took the Persia
to Fiume because the arms on board
were destined for Russia. This is nm
true. For some time the government
has been selling superauous war mate
rials"-
"You might sell generals, came an
interrupting voice from the Socialist
section.
we will continue selling war mate.
rials in Europe and elsewhere" the pre-
mier went on, because in our present
financial situation we need credits
abroad to buy necessary products. /
have given instructions that nothing
must be sold any country which may be
used against Russia, If anybody can
show me that these instructions have
been disobeyed, | will punish the re-
sponsible parties severely"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
HEAVY COTTON REPORT.
Amount Led the Aggregate Of Three
Previous Months.

Washington, d. G., Dec 49, Exports
of cotton were unusually heavy during
November, amounting to 024,05l bales,
the monthly report Of the census bu-
reau to-day showed. This total led
the aggregate Of the previous three
months and was approximately equal
to exports before the war.
Domestic consumption showed an in
crease Of $4,000 bales over November
a year ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
FURNISHED $4,000 BAIL.
Abraham Newman of Rutland Accused
of Receiving Stolen Goods.

Rutland, Dee. l3 Abraham New
man of this city, cattle dealer wide
ly known throughout New England,
was arrested late yesterday on the
charge of receiving stolen goods. New
man furnished $4,000 bal for appear
ance in court. His arrest is the out
come of an investigation by State In
surance Commissioner ]. e. Brown of
Montpelier Of fire which destroyed
the barns and out buildings at the
dairy farm Of Col H. Edward Dyer
in this city recently, causing loss Of
$4,000.
Mr. Brown is said to have obtained
evidence TO show that the night be-
fore the fire some person drove num-
Der Of Col. Dyer's bloodcd cattle away
and substituted scrub animals The
claim is made that the barn was set
on fire TO cover the theft The books
of Farm Manager Michael Donovan
show no exchange of cattle. The pros
ecution has not disclosed who is sus-
pected Of setting the fire. Col Dyer
was former head of the Vermont Ma
tional Guard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
ALLIES WOULD ACCEPT
SOME RESERVATIONS
TO END SENATE FIGHT

ceau The italian naval attache in
London with other embassy officials
also were present.
Shortly after noon, ii was announced
that Signor Scialoia had left for Italy
II was reported that his journey was
for the purpose of consulting his gov.
eminent with reference to an allied
proposition for the settlement of the
Adriatic problem.
The American ambassador, John w
Davis, did not participate in the con.
ference to-day and the afternoon pa
pers reported that his presence yester-
day was in an advisory capacity.
1t is unofiicially reported that the
conferees have made very decided prog
ress in their negotiations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PROMINENT N. II. MAN.
Judge Calvin Page Died in Boston Of
Pneumonia.

Portsmouth, n. f., Dec. Isl The
death in Boston yesterday Of Judge
Calying Page. father-in.law Of Gov
John H. Bartlett and former mayor
Of this city, was announced here to-
day He died Of pneumonia at sana-
torium, where he had gone for rest.
Judge Page, who was IA years Of
age, had practieed law here since 1868
He was a member at various times Of
both branches Of the legislature, was
president of the Manchester and Low
ell railroad and several banks and trust
companies and collector Of customs Of
New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont
for eight years, and was actively in
terested in manufacturing and insur-
anee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
British Steamer Messina Is
in Great Need of
Boats
ANOTHER STEAMER
RUSHING TO HER AID
The Fated Vessel Gave Her
Positiopras 430 Miles Off
New Foundland Coast

Boston, Dec. l3-~A radio message re-
ceived here to-day said the British
steamer Messina was in a sinking con-
dition in the north Atlantic and would
require boats, The message said it
would be impossible to save her.
The steamship Mapleleaf answered,
saying she was making twenty three
knots an hour and would reach the
Messina in 20 hours. The Messina gave
her position as approximately 43O
miles off the New Foundland coast.
The steamer registers 4,27l tons, She
left ST. Johns, N b., on Dec s for
Antwerp. The Gulf Line, Limited, is
the owner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
MANY MINERS STILL
REFRAIN FROM WORK
But Monday Is Expected to See General
Resumption Of Labor-Dissension
Greatest in Ohio and
Illinois.

Chicago Dec. 49,. Partial relaxation
of the rigid restrictions on use of fuel,
optimistic reports regarding resumption
of production in virtually all fields and
substantial restoration of passenger
train service in many sections to-day
brought to the public the greatest meas
ure Of relief since the coal situation be-
came acute. At some mines, workers
still expressed dissatisfaction with the
terms of President Wilson's proposal,
which led to ending the strike officially,
and central Pennsylvania operators also
were displeased but officials regarded
indications as pointing toward return
TO nearly normal production early next
week.
At many mines Saturdays generally
have been regarded as at least part
holidays and at some it was said super
stition about the 18th Of the month
would cause miners to delay re.entering
the. mines until Monday.
Continuation of the severe weather Of
the last few days in the Pacific north
west and return OF below zero tenn
peratuFes in the plains states. and cen
trail and southwest, with a spread east
ward to-day, added to the discomfort
resulting from depleted coal stores and
fuel restrictions.
Dissension from the strike settlement
o-day seemed to be greatest in Ohio
and Illinois Several thousand miners
in Ohio voted to remain on strike and
a number Of locals in Illinois main
tanned their expressed determination to
remain away from the mines until
more than the agreed Ia per cent wage
increase was forthcoming Union lead
ers in beth states, however, we're OPP
timstic regarding an early return TO
work by the men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
WIDE RANGE OF ENTERTAINERS
Pleased Audience at Concert Under Aus
pices of Barre Pipe and Drum Band.

Good financial support for the Barre
bagpipe and drum band was started
last evening when a sizeable audience
turned out at the opera house to attend
the concert arranged under the auspices
of the band 1t is the purpose of the
band to equip its members with COM
plete uniforms the coming summer, and
the concert was put on for the purpose
OF raising funds to that end
Listed on the program was wide
range of entertainers, vocal, instrumen-
tai, elocutionary and terpsichorean and
the program which they presented was
so varied as to appeal to all tastes. In
fact, so much talent of local people has
not been gathered in a long time, and
the results of their efforts were very
pleasing.
The bagpipe and drum band modestly
took but two numbers on the program,
giving the curtain raiser. march Earl
Of Mansfield" and appearing toward the
end OF the program in another march,
Il loe nae laddie bit ane The vocal
numbers were the following: what
from Vengeance, Mrs. w. NJ Holden
Annie Laurie j S. Bennett; Fairy
land" Miss Leone Reynolds; Rosy
Morn" Mrs. Hudon Lawson; Tommy
Lad" Charles Gibbons; Bonnie Sweet
Bessie" Mrs A. McHafiie; "Wi a Hun
dred Pipers," George Mcleod. All the
yocalists responded 80 the insistent de-
mands of the audience for encores. They
brought out some idea of the wealth OF
vocal talent there is in Barre.
The reader Of the program was Mrs
William Lille, who has won approba-
tion 50 many times from Barre audi
ences. She recited with a good deal OF
dramatic skill "The Old Actors Story
and followed it with "Courting under
Difficulties when the audience unmis.
takably showed its desire for a second
number
The instrumental numbers were con
trihutcd by Miss Elena Barberi. Barre's
skillful young pianist and R. Morrison
an artist on the mandolin-guitar Miss
Barberi's performance was very bril-
liant and the audience would have been
pleased to hear her again. Mr. Morri-
son walked nonchalantly onto the stage
and had the audience with him in a
short time as he displayed good mas
terry over his instrument
As good an exhibition ef dancing as
has been seen'in Barre in long time
was given by the Naughton sisters, two
little tots who prauced onto the plat.
form and did the most intricate steps
and turns Of the highland speeiaities
and sword dance with remarkable pre-.
cision and grace Dressed in their high.
land costumes, they presented a very
pretty as wen as rythmic appearance
as they tripped about the stage. Later
they appeared in so-ealled skirt dances
and. again drew forth rounds Of APP
plause for their undoubted skill They
were eneored 50 much that they must
have been two very tired little girls at
the end Of their captivating perform
anee.
AS the final number OF the program
the combined entertainers sang Amer
lea with some Of the audience taking
part. The accompanies for the various
numbers on the program were Mrs J s.
Bennett, Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Elena
Barberi and Mrs. j. MacAndrew. w b.
Scott was pipe major Of the band, The
stage was under the charge Of E. NJ,
Tobin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
BANKER COMMITTED SUICIDE.
/. Edgar Bemis' Accounts at Bangor,
Me, Are Straight.

Bangor, Ne, Dec, ID Edgar Be-
mis-, chief clerk Of the First National
bank of this city, took his life early
to-day by shooting himself in the head
with a revolver. 1t is believed tempo
rary arrangement of mind was respon-
sibIe for the act. Bank officials state
that his accounts were straight He
had been employed by the bank for
the past Is years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
LARGER FORCE THAN BEFORE.
Boston Police Department Now Com
posed of 1860 Men.

Boston, Dec. ID Boston's new po-
lice force made necessary by the strike
Of more than 1000 patrolmen three
months ago, is now greater numerical
ly than the former force. With the
swearing in Of 40 recruits for duty to.
day, the roster Of privates in the de-
partment numbered 1860 men. Normal
force on Sept. Q, the day Of the strike
was 1856.
Only about one-half the men are
uniformed, difficulty having been expe-
rieneed in obtaining clothing because
Of union lahor's objection 60 assisting
in the development OF new body ia
take the place of the strikers. Most
of those not wearing the police uni.
form are former service men who main
tain their patrols in olive drab.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
TAKING LOSS In TRADE.
In Order to Keep Trade from Crossing
Line Into Canada.

Calais, Me, Dec. l3 Rather than
let Christmas shoppers and the general
trade go to st. Stephen, n. B., lust
across the Canadian border, where
there is no discount local merchants
are accepting Canadian currency at par
and standing loss of 10 per cent, the
amount of the discount son Canadian
money to-day. Syndicate stores with
established prices are said to be the
worst sufferers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
Although Steel Workers
Committee Did Dis
cuss the Strike
ATCONFERENCE HELD
: IN WASHINGTON
Chairman John Fitzpatrick
Did Not Disclose What
Line Discussion Took

Washington, D. c., Dec. l3.-Denial
that the meeting here to-day of the
steel workers strike committee was
called for the purpose of ending the
steel strike was made to-day by John
Fitzpatrick, chairman. He said the
strike had been discussed but would not
disclose what line the discussion had
taken.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
oUARRYMAN INJURED,
Charles zocchi Is at City Hospital with
Broken Leg.

Charles Zocchi was brought to the
Barre City hospital late yesterday suf-
fering from broken right leg the in-
jury having been sustained at the Com
solidated quarry. where he was EN-
ployed. The fracture was between the
hip and the knee DR. NJ 4. Avery, who
was called in the case, ordered the man
brought to the hospital.
Mr. Zocch was prying a stone with a
bar and at the same time derrick was
trying To move the same stone. A
piece Of granite broke od the main
stone and struck the bar with which
the man was working, knocking the
bar against his leg, which caused the
break between the hip and knee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
STORMS FORCE WANING
But for Three Days Northeast Coast of
Newfoundland Has Felt Hard Blow.

st. Johns, n. r., Dee l3. For three
days the northeast coast of Newfound
land has been swept by a northwest
hurricane which has caused great dam
age, The shore is strewn with wreck
age, involving a loss Of thousands OF
dollars, and telegraph lines are down in
many places. The storm was waning
somewhat to-day
The Leyland liner Mercian, which put
in here yesterday with fire in one Of
her holds, il in the harbor covered with
snow and ice. Conditions on tine water
front were SO boisterous that it will
be impossible to make any examination
to determine the extent Of the fire dam,
age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
FIUME HAS RIGHTS.
In Way Of Self Determination, Italy
Is Said to Conceive.

Rome, Thursday, Dec. ll-Ofiiefal
announcement concerning an arrange
ment OF the Fillme question is expect
ed soon. In sense, the Italian gov
ernment acknowledges the right of
Fiume to decide its own destiny, ac-
cording to the principle OF self deter
mination and promises to do every
thing in its power to have decision Of
the Fiume national council accepted
by the allied and associated powers.
At the same time, il i believed that
Captain Gabrielle D'Annunzio and his
troops viii be pardoned, the patriotic
ideals which moved them to enter
Fiume being taken as mitigating cir
cumstante.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
WAS EXCUSED TO FIGHT FIRE.
But Juror Morton D. Lyster Could Not
Save His Property in Waterford.

Waterford. Dec. l3. The farm house
and barn of Morton d. Lyster was
burned to the ground yesterday and
the neighbors had hard work TO save
the adjoining property as a strong
wind was blowing at the time Mr..
Lyster was serving on jury in coun.
ty court at St Johnsbury and when
word came there Of the fire Judge Fish
excused the jury for two hours that
Mr.. Lyster might come home. The loss
was $1,000 with 81 200 insurance. The
fire caught around the chimney
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PoLTAvA CAPTURED.
Taken from Gen. DenilSine's Troops by
Bolshevik.

Copenhagen, Dee. l3.-The city Of
Poltaya, about IS miles southwest OF
Kharkov, has been captured from Gen
Denikine's troops by the bolsheviki, ac.
cording to news received by Maxim
Litvinoff, the bolsheyik emissary here
(The capture of Kharkov was report
ed in a soviet communique received
on friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
BELIEVES MONARCHY NECESSARY
To Restore Internal Social Order ir
Austria Hungary.

Geneva, Thursday Dec. H. Restora.
tion Of the monarchy is the only hope
Of Austria Hungary in the re establish
ment Of internal social order, said for
mer Emperor Charles, speaking with
friends at his home near here recently.
He added he would not be candidate,
but would strongly support the claims
of his son, under monarchist tutelage
and backed by the allies, with whom
the former emperor desires to remain
on friendly terms.
Charles does not favor union with
Germany, believing that such a step
would mean ruin to Austria.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PORTO RICANS FEAR
WORLD DISASTER DEC. II,

San Juan, Porto Rico, Dec. II.
Five hundred university stu
dents, aroused by predictions Of
a calamity ON the earth due to
the iuxtaposition Of planets on
Dec. u, to-day petitioned the
commission of education for a
recess commencing Friday, Dec.
IL, in order that they might be
with their parents or families on
the 18th.
A general alarm has spread
throughout the island, according
to reports received here follow
ing the publication by local news
papers Of alarming prophecies
concerning what was to happen
on Dec. II. Denials by other
newspapers thus far apparently
have failed to allay the public
concern.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RAISED.
English Pound Sterling Was Up Cent
at Opening

New York, Dec. 49, Rates on for
eign exchange were slightly improved
at the opening of to-day's market De
maud bills on the English pound ster-
ling opened up at s366I cents, one
cent in early trading. Franc checks
started at the rate Of ll.37 for the
dollar, up II centimes, and lire checks
at 1851, up centimes. German
marks, worth between % and "a cents
before the war, opened at 81 cents
after having fallen considerably be-
leH the 2cent mark in the last week 5
dealings
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
UDGEDECLARES
CLABBY INSANE
----w--------
And Orders Accused Man
Committed to the Maine
Insane Asylum
DIRECTED JURY TO
RETURN VERDICT
Clabby Shot Patrick Vahey
at Lewiston, Maine,
Last Summer

Lewiston, Me-, Dec. l3.James Clab-
by, who on July IS last, shot and killed
Patrick Fahey in Lewiston, was found
not guilty by reason of insanity, by a
jury in the superior court this morn
ing. He was represented by w. B.
Skelton. The verdict was directed by
Justice Oakes, who ordered Clabby
committed to the state hospital for the
insane.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PROPOSAL PRESENTED
FOR ADRI4TIC PROBLEM
Interallied Conference Is Said to Have
Drawn Up Basis for Italy
to Consider.

London, Dee ID. The nterallied con.
ference was resumed this morning in
Downing street with Premiers LLOYD
George and Clemenceau, Foreign Min.
ister Seialoia Of Italy and other officials
of the British. French and Italian gov
ernments present. The British CON
ferees included Earl Curzon, Arthur j..
Balfour and Andrew Bonar Law. jules
Cambon attended with Premier Clemeu-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
s,724 DEER TO DATE.
Grand Isle County Makes Its First
Report of Season.

The returns to the Vermont fish and
game commissioner this morning
showed that 1877 deer were reported
in the las "a hours, making the total
3,724 OF 1917 reported to-day only
two were from Washington county.
One was from Grand Isle county. 1t is
the first deer reported from that coun-
ty 1t has been several years since one
has beer reported from that county
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
HARD WINTER AHEAD,
SAYS JOHN BURROUGHS

Chicago, Dec. l3. Hundreds of
arctic birds are as far south as
Maine and Michigan, and that
indicates a hard winter, accord
ing to John Burroughs, the nat
uralist, who was here to-day. He
said he had seen many Of the
birds in Michigan and that they
were unacquainted with man and
very tame.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
MAINE SCHEDULES BACK.
Railroads Will Run as Formerly, Begin.
ming Monday.

Bangor, Ne, Dec 10. Train service
on the Bangor & Aroostook railroad
that prevailed before the coal strike
will be restored Monday, according to
an announcement made by District Di-
rector Todd to-day upon receipt of gen
eral restoration orders from admins
tration headquarters at Washington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PERJURY CHARGED
Against Dan John in Case Growing Out
Of a Fire.

Dan John, arrested yesterday after.
noon by Deputy Sheriff II J. Slaytor
on a warrant issued by States Attor
ney e. r. Davis, charging him with
perjury. was arraigned before Judge
f. /. Scott last evening at o'clock
Bail was fixed at 81 600 and he was re.
leased after Hidder Habbep and Toncy
Corey furnished the required bonds
The case will be brought up later at the
win OF the prosecuting officer John is
charged with having knowingly sworn
to false statements made by him in
proof of loss to fire insurance com.
pany with the intent to cheat and de.
fraud.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
WILSON ABLE TO DRESS
HIMSELF AND WALK
Spends Part of the Day Walking About
His Own Room and the
Hall.

Washington, D. G., Dec. l3. Presi-
dent Wilson is now permitted to walk
about his room and along the adjoin-
ing hall for short time each day,
Rear Admiral Grayson, his physician,
announced to-day The president, the
doctor said dresses himself and with
the aid of a cane walks unattended
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
PROMINENT MANUFACTURER.
William H. Hart Died at New Britain,
Conn.

New Britain, Conn, Dec. 10. vii
liam II. Hart, a founder and for 50
years active head of the Stanley Rule
4 Level company here, died to-day,
aged 81. He retired from business ac-
tiyities in january. I9lS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
TWO AMERICANS
HELD CAPTTVES
They and One Englishman Are Said to
Be Held BY Villistas for
Ransom.

Eagle Pass, Tex, Dec. 10. Two
Americans and an Englishman are re-
ported among the men taken by VIII
listas in the raid last Tuesday on Mus
quiz, state of Coahuila, and who are
now held for ransom.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
COLD AND FAIR
Is Weather Prediction for North Allan
tic States Next Week.

Washington, D. G., Dec. Weather
predictions for the north Atlantic
states for the week beginning Monday;
Cold and generally fair
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13
That Is New Or A-Issued
to Industries Cen
trail Coal Is lmittee
ALL RES s 1CTIONS
WERE2S f'TED TODAY
A Complete Resumption of
Manufacturing Is Ex-
pected Next Week

Washington, d. G., Dec l3. All in
dugtries may be supplied with coal for
their emergency needs as far as coal is
available in any section for that pur-
pose, under orders issued to-day by
the central coal committee. This or
der removed the restrictions which have
denied coal to all industries except
those in the five preferred classes.
The committee announced that com
panies must continue to make applica
tio nto the roads which have been sup
plying them with fuel It is expected
that the new order will result IN al
most complete resumption of manufac-
turing next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13

New York, Dec. 13. All restrictions
on the use Of bituminous coal in the
eastern region comprising all territory
east Of Chicago and north Of the Ohio
river, were removed to-day by IT, r.
Hardin, regional fuel and railroad di-
rector. Train service will be resumed
virtually as usual Monday, with the
exception Of the 10th Century Linn
tied between New York and Chicago.
Lights may be burned as usual.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-13

The Allies i'm Conference in
London Are Said to Have
Reach ed That Agree
ment in Order to Facili-
tate a Compromise Be-
tween the Opposing Par
ties in United States.