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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
WOOD ALCOHOL
WAS PROBABLY
USED TO MAKE 1T
Liquor Has Been Traced to
Hartford, Conn.,, But 1t
Is Believed the Stuff Was
Manufactured in n e W
York City--The Federal,
State and Local Auth0ri-
ties at Work on Case.

Chicopee, Mass, Dec. 27.--The death
of at least 4 l persons in three Connecti-
cut valley cities since Christmas night
as result of drinking poisonous liq-
nor, believed to contain q wood alcohol
base, caused state and local authorities
in three states TO make determined
effort to-day to locate the origin of the
intoxicant. Twenty-four men and one
woman died here, 10 in Hartford, Conn,
and six in Holyoke. 4 score of others
were in hospitals, blinded or seriously
i'll, Several were not expected to live.
The wholesale distribution of the liz !
uor, officials say, has been traced to
Hartford where four men are under
arrest, charged with murder, Two men
have been arrested here, charged with
manslaughter. Other arrests are ex-
pected. The police believe the liquor
was manufactured in New York, and
the police in that city are assisting in
the inquiry.
The police here were armed with
search warrants to-day and were or
dered to search all suspected places.
Five of the seven additional deaths re-
ported here since yesterday We're of per-
sons who became i'll in their homes, and
the police believe there may be many
other cases of sickness of the same
kind not yet reported. Medical Exam
liner Fletcher announced that autopsias
performed during the night indicated
that death had been caused by wood
alcohol
Reports from Hartford that whole
sale shipments of the liquor believed to
have caused the deaths had been made
to many cities and towns in this yicin-
ity aroused the police to dilgent
search of the district and led District
Attorney Joseph B. Ely of Westfeld to
request the assistance of the state
police.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
BARCLAY BROS. INSURE
ALL THEIR EMPLOYEES
Novel Christmas Present Given the Men
No Expense to the Men-Insur-
ance Increases With the
Length of Service.

Each Of the employees OF Barclay
Brothers was presented aH unusua
Christmas gift during the afternoon of
Dec "a, in the shape of life insurance
policy issued by one of the leading
companies. The amounts ranged from
$3.50 to $1,000 each, depending upon the
length of service. These policies apply
after a period of three months service
and are based upon the following
schedule:
For less than one year continuous
active service, $3.50; for one year but
less than two years of continuous ac-
tive service, $500; for two years but
less than three years OF continuous
active service $3.50; for three years but
less than four years of continuous ae-
tive service, 5000; for four years but
less than five years of continuous ac-
tive service, $500; for five years but
less than ten years of continuous ac-
tive service, 81 900; for ten years but
less than fifteen years of continuous
dtAiNt EtlNiits fhl .Etlus lUi lltbtt tti >
but less than twenty years of continu-
GUS active service, 81 800; for twenty
or more years of continuous active
service, $1,000.
This method of group insurance re-
'quires no physical examination and, so
far as known. is entirely new in the
granite industry. A very interesting
feature of this insurance is the fact
that ie automatically increases TO cor
respond with the term of service, so
that an employe who has worked con
tinuously nine years for the firm and
now holds 81 900 policy will receive
a revised ono for 81 ,2J0 one year hence
if still so employed. These policies are
to be kept in force by Barclay Broth
ers at no expense to the workmen, and
they do not in any way conflict with or
take the place of the regular work.
mems compensation protection.
In presenting these, the employees,
about 100 in number, were called to-
gether. and William Barclay gave a
general explanation of the idea and
voiced his appreciation of the long and
faithful service of many of the work
men, two of whom entered the service
of the company in September, 1891 q
years ago. The service Of a number Of
Others dates from Is to fully 20 years
ago. Questions were asked and salts
fsctorily answered as regards the con
tinuance Of the policies during visits
abroad, periods Of extended illness, etc.
At the conclusion of the conference, the
empolyes voiced their appreciation by
hearty cheer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
SUSPECT TWO SAILORS.
In Connection with Breaks m Southern
Vermont.

Brattleboro. Dec. 81 Railroad sta
tions at Townshend and Wnliamsyille,
on the West River branch Of the Cen.
trail Vermont railroad were found brok
en- into yesterday when the station
agents arrived TO begin their days
work. Apparently the burglars had q
key that fitted the outer door at
Townshend, but Station Agent E. S.
Wheeler says they forced the office
door and secured about $40. in pennies
in rolls.
The burglars forced a door at vii.
Evansville, broke open a barrel of
Christmas gifts and strcwed the con.
tents and also forced The ticket office
window and stole a package of 250
tickets from Williamsville to Brattle-
boro. Station Agent 4, r. Willard had
left no money at the station.
Two sailors who disappeared from
Townshend Thursday night after lock
ing the door Of their room and Jump.
ing from window are wanted by
States Attorney f. w. Gibson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
~ BARRELS OF FLUID
BOUGHT IN NEW, YORK
Department of Justice officials Have
Traced the "Whiskey" to
That City.

New York, Dec o. Federal agents,
health authorities and police in many
cities in the east, united to-day in a
campaign against traffic in "whiskey''
made from wood alcohol, following the
wave of death and blindness from this
cause in Massachusetts and Connecti-
cut. The death list of victims of Christ
mas "cheer" in these states had reached
a total of more than 40 early to-day.
Officials declared t probable that un-
reported cases by the score exist from
coast to coast. Warning has been is
sued here by agencies cooperating in
the fight, telling the public of the dan
ger lurking in anything that passed
for whiskey in saloons.
Arrests were expected in New York
to-day in connection with the deaths in
Chicopee Falls and Holyoke, Mass. and
Hartford, Conn, the three cities hard,
est hit by the poisoned liquor. Three
men are under arrest in Hartford,
charged with murder The police al
lege that they bought II barrels of the
fluid in the Bronx for $4,000, which
they took to Hartford by motor truck,
where water was added Then it was
sold, according to the police, in other
cities. Department Of justice agents
announce that they have traced the
"whislley" to New York, where they
say it was made,
A scientific fight against all poison,
Gus substitutes for liquor has been
started. In addition to the crusade
against wood alcohol, DR.. ROYAL s.
Copeland, commissioner of health. has
announced that the department will
analyze home made drinks.
Some Of the substitutes for whiskev,
made according to receipts widely ad-
vertised contain fusel oil, and other
dangerous ingredients, according to the
commission A determined effort will
be made to find out if any methyl al.
cohol is being diverted from paint
shops or other industrial use and re.
sold for beverage purposes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
Is PEOPLE FACING
STARVATION ON ISLAND
Canadian Government Lighthouse and
Wireless Station Help Are Iso-
lated at Belle Isle.

Quebec, Dec 27.-Fifteen persons in
the government lighthouse and wireless
station at Belle Isle are in danger of
death by starving to-day because of
the failure of the delivery of their win
ter provisions. A telegram received
here from Belle Isle said that the gov
ernment employees, including two light
house keepers, three wireless operators
and their wives and children were iso.
lated from the rest of the world and
had but seanty supply Of provisions,
The government steamer Aranmore,
loaded with provisions for their relief,
foundered a few weeks ago, The food
was then transferred to the government
steamer Montcalm, now at Bonnie Bay,
u. f., but she has been delayed in
reaching the government stations be.
cause of the bad weather and ice packs
The Montcalm is only days run from
Belle Isle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
WILSON WILL BE 63
YEARS OLD TOMORROW
Patients Progress Toward Recovery
Was Reported To-day to Be
Continuing.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 27.- Presi-
dent Wilson will be SO years old to-
morrow. His daughters, Airs. William
G. McAdoo and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre,
expressed a desire a week or 10 days
ago to be at the White House for his
anniversary, and they may come.
Rear-Admiral Grayson, the presi-
dents physician, said to-day his pa
tents progress continues and tGat the
president was in good spirits,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
FUNERAL OF MRS. STACY
Was Held at st. Monica's Church This
Forenoon.

At st. Monica's church this morning
the funeral of Mrs. William Stacy,
whose death occurred Wednesday morn.
ing after an illness of more than year,
was held at o'clock, Rev. r. NJ. Me
kenna presiding over the service. Dur
ing the services Rev. lir. Nickenna
made brief summary of the ardent
Christian member OF St Monica's par
ish, who had lived in this city for 30
years.
Many of the friends of the deceased,
together with the relatives, were pres
ent at the high mass 20 pay their last
tribute to the woman Contributed by
these people we're several beautiful
flower designs,
After the services at the church the
remains were taken TO the Elmwood
vault to await burial next spring in
the Catholic cemetery Bearers for the
funeral were Bert and Willard Stacy,
Peter Gonyo, Orvillc and Henry Bus
sicre and Lyman Budreau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
DIED IN RAILROAD STATION.
Marcus Aldrich, Civil War Veteran
Was Visiting in Brattleboro.

Brattleboro, Dec 2I Marcus Aldrich
of Winchendon, Mass, a Civil war vet
eran. died of heart disease in the union
station here yesterday afternoon He
came here to visit over Christmas and
was in the waiting room waiting for a
train when stricken. Employees at the
station called DR.. +. r. Lynch, but Mr..
Aldrich died in a few minutes His
name was learned through the Christ
mas cards in his pocket lie was well
dressed and wore large diamond ring.
He was member of the Masonic
lodge in Amherst, Mass, His wife is
dead.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
POISONOUS LIQUOR HAS
CLAIMED II VICTIMS,
CHIEFT Y IN CE7ICOPEE

bodies since July /, all victims of this
drug" said Peter NJ Hoffman, coroner
of Cook county Il expect a lot more
in a few days from New York eelebra-
tions."
One ordinary drink of wood alcohol
can make man permanently blind and
sometimes kill him, Mr.. Hoffman said
Two men who sold wood alcohol to
men who died after drinking it have
been held for the grand jury on mr-
der charges,
"A city ordnance which would limit
sale of wood alcohol to commercial men
alone, and remove it from drug stores
and saloons, is expected to be submit
ted in few davs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
FOURTEEN BARRELS
OF RUM STOLEN
Was Relied Out of Bonded Warehouse
in New York--Selected Stock
Taken.

New York, Dec. Fourteen barrels
Of rum, valued at $4,000, were stolen
from a bonded warehouse on the lower
west side during the Christmas holiday,
the police announced to-day. The stol-
en- stock was carefully selected from
among 5000 barrels Of liquor in the
warehouse, which was not under guard,
rolled out of the building, loaded onto
motor trucks and taken away.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
HOLD-UP NAN VAS
SLAIN IN CHASE
Philip LaHOud Shot by Policeman in
New York After He Had Held
Up Patrons Of a Restau-
rant

New York, Dec. "a While attempt
ing to escape from restaurant on the
lower west side, where he is alleged
to have held mp the patrons early to-
day, Philip LaHoud Of Newport r. L.,
was shot and killed by Patrolman John
J, WINNER. LaHoud, Syrian, pre-.
viously had shot one OF the patrons in
the leg and had fred three shots at the
patrolman,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
IVY DIVISION REUNION.
Former Soldiers from Many States Are
Gathering in New York.

New York, Dec Former soldiers
from many states assembled in New
York to-day for reunion and smoker
of the Ivy division. More than a thou
sand men are expected to attend. Briga
der General Benjamin A. Poor, presi-
dent of the Ivy association, now at
Fort ID. A. Russell, Wyoming, will pre-.
side. Major General Mark L. Hersey,
who commanded the division during
the Argonne drives, will be the guest
Of honor Brigadier General A. B. All.
bott, commanding the 4th field artil.
lery bridgade, also will be a guest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
FUNERAL OF RAY PUFFER.
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon, Rev.
B. G. Lipsky Officiating.

The funeral Of Ray PuTcr, who died
Wednesday at his home ut 4OG North
Main street, va; held yesterday after
noon from the chapel of B. w Hooker
& Co., with Rev B. g. Iipsky, pastor
Of the Methodist church, ollic.atng
Only the very pear relative, attended
the ceremony. The body wa, placed in
the Eimwood cemetery yault TO a-,ait
burial in the epring
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
FIVE VICTIMS AT NEWARK.
Two More Deaths To-day from Alcohol
Poisoning.

Newark, n. j., Dec. 27.-Wood alco.
hol poisoning to-day caused the deaths
of two persons at the City hospital
bringing the death list from that cause
to five during the past two weeks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
UNSETTLED WEATHER
And Temperatures Below Normal Pre-
dicted for Next Week.

Washington, D. c., Dec Weather
predictions for the North Atlantic
states for the week beginning Monday,
issued by the weather bureau to-day.
Unsettled with occasional local SHOWS
and temperatures somewhat below
normal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
VICTIMS IN CLEVELAND.
Nine More Patients Were Added to the
Hospital List To-day.

Cleveland. Dec. 81. Nine additional
victims of wood alcohol poisoning were
in Cleveland hospitals to-day, raising
the weeks total of sufferers from
drinking whiskey substitutes TO "a. In
the same period three deaths have been
attributed to wood or denatured alco-
hol poison, placing the fatality toll for
the month at IA.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
ONE DRINK BRINGS BLINDNESS.
And May Even Produce Death-Chica.
20 Has Epidemics of Deaths.

Chicago, Dec. 27.--County and city
officials here to-day joined hands for
crusade against selling wood alco-
hol as a beverage. Wood alcohol, since
July l. has killed approximately 80
men, Four to-day were in hospitals
from drinking wood alcohol and four
died yesterday.
I'VE have held inquests on 2s or 30
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
TWO YEARS IN PRISON.
Sentence Imposed on R. B. Russell in
Winnipeg.

Winnipeg, Dec. 27 r. B. Russell,
leader Of the general strike here last
May, who was found guilty Wednesday
of seditious conspiracy, to-day was SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
THIRTEEN DEAD AT HARTFORD
That Was Wood Alcohol Toll Up to
Noon To-day.

Hartford. Conu., Dec. 81 Thirteen
persons had died here from wood alco-
hol poisoning up till noon to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
WELL KNOWN EDITOR DEAD.
Caleb Marsh Van Hamm Was Native
of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Dec o. Caleb Marsh
Van Hamm, native of Cincinnati, one
Of the best known newspaper editors in
the country, died to-day at Miapi, Fla,
according TO word received by relatives
herc
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
BANK BURNED OUT.
And Along with It Three Stores at
Brocton, N. Y.

Brocton, y. ", Dee, %. The build
ing occupied by tie State bank OF
Brocton and three adjoining stores
were destroyed by FIRE to-day, causing
los. Of about 100000 The bank
currency and securities were IN a fire
proof vault
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-27
SANTA CLAUS CAME AGAIN
And Pleased Large Number of Young
People in Barre.

The Church of the Good Shepherd
held its annual Christmas festival last
evening in the vestry of the church.
Two Christmas trees loaded with gifts
for the Sunday school classes were the
principal decorations of the yestry, The
program, though not elaborate, was de-
lightful in its pleasing manner of pro,
ductibn. The program began with a
hymn, "Harkl The Herald Angels
Sing" BY the school and this was
Joined in by the audience, followed by
a prayer by Rev d. c. Huntington, the
rector. Following this came IL other
numbers, which We're all very enter
tanning. These included dialogues given
by the tots Of the Sunday school and
a number of recitations; also several
songs by the members Of the Sunday
school classes, The program Is credit
ed to the work of Mrs. James Me-
.Glafn. Mary Given and Mrs. John
Watson. The refreshments were pre-
pared by Mrs. Frank Robinson. Miss
Maude Coburn had charge of the music.
Following the program, Rev. Mr..
Huntington gave a short talk to the
little children, which was interesting
to the older ones, though it was put
into words appealing to the youngsters.
After the talk. n. j. Roberts was in
trodueed TO give out the presents All
of the children were presented some
form Of gift. The oranges were do
mated by George Mitchell of Cherry
street, and g. Maniatty gave the candy.
Following the passing of the Christmas
gifts there was light supper served
by ladies' of the church. A social hour
was observed and then the assembly of
children and parents departed.
Children of the primary and junior
departments of the Presbyterian Sun
day school spent happy evening in
the church vestry last night, the affair
being in the form of a Christmas social.
Two trees prettily decorated for the
occasion were laden heavily with gifts
for the little ones, given for the most
part by the teachers, who were also re
sponsible for the party, George Young
in the role of Santa, brought Joy wide
spread as he presented one after an
other their tokens Marches with near
ly l00 children participating and games
were enjoyed, after which lunch brought
bv each individual was partakcn of and
Jolly time followed
Last evening at the Italian Baptist
mission on Brook street the children OF
that Sabbath school gave a short pro
gram before receiving presents The
church was tastily decorated and two
large Christmas trees were loaded with
presents for the large Sunday school
classes. The program was opened with
a prayer by Rev. Bert }. fehigh of the
Baptist church. The entire program fol
lowing was by the children of The
church. with the assistance Of Miss
Ethel Inglis at the piano. The program
was prepared BY Miss Marion Jones,
Miss Poletti and Miss Jessie kidder.
The santa was Dino NaIz. Follow
ing the program Of dialogues, marches,
exercises and reeitations, every child
in the mission was presented a gift.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
DECLARED PACKERS SEEK NATL FOOD CONTROL
AMERICA TO RESUME
 TRADE WITH GERMANY

to the Nome WASHINGTON. July 11Aetng State Frank L. Polk  ned
 O Allies O 
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
FED, TRADE C0MMN DECLARES GOVT MUST RESTRAIN PACKERS TO AVOID THREA TENED
 DOMINATION PRINCIPAL US. FOOD SUPPLIES

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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

practically impossible.
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

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WIl SON SuBJECTInG APPROXIMATION
 BILLS TO CLOSE STUDY, INVESTIGATION

cial Ito the Nome is in offe artcls
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
VAST ThR0nG HEARS IRISH PRESIDENT
 PLEAD FOR FREEDOM OF IRISH PEOPLE

to he ome Associated
   liver an appeal in of freedom hrong
  delivered League of Nations
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
WHITES CLASH WITH
 NEGROES IN TEXAS;
 RACE WAR THREATENS


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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
REP. CURRY ASKS FOR l7 MILLIONS
 TO COMPLETE GOVERNMENT RAIL ROAD

 Il
  ationsi Il  the labor escale
 ALL KINDS OF LEGAL BLANKS AT NUGGET Nome
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
GERMANS PLAN BIG
 STEAL FROM SAMM|ES

CoBLENz, Germany. July 11--t4 4k. f5eyerai Germans have been arrested bY A%es and are being heild In connection VI xlhesican military supplies. ss II is bSiisved that the atrested
 s vclstns wholesale thefts Of food, autpnob
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

 the of also morning f
 
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Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

iksceiated Press Exclusive Dispatch, SYs sth4 American military authorities 1 II alleged plot Of Germans to steal
 were imfiicated in plan .n- oeils tires and othsr troop supplies
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
SENATE ADJOURN IN PREPARATION FOR ,eREAT FIGHT OVER TREATY RATIFICATION

Special to the Nome Nugget rress: WASHINGTON adjou Monday in order ceveep when the ~ The before final action fought in v The supporters both hinE
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

territories powerful naiSs
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  Nations maintain possessions greate
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

the Amer canf .s5
 have discovered subjected investigation
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11
REMOVE YOUR MAIL

The postmaster requests box owners to the. o permit distribution of incoming hindrancc
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1919-07-11

WRITE NEWS SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUeeE READING IT. MAIL IT YOUR FRIENDS
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-16
TOPIC
 BY REV. MARPLEs PLEs

"Is Babel an Argument Against the League of Nations?" This sub ject will be the next of the series being given at the Presbyterian church on popular topics The ten dency today is towards federation. Labor, capital, religions, govern mcnts all trend towards a oneness, Read the first nine verses of the eleventh chapter of Genesis and ask yourself what God sees to be wrong in the one speech or the one na- ton idea? If you get interested enough in the matter to wish to hear what some others are thinking and saying about this topic go to the church mentioned at eight o'clock this evening.
The daily Alaska citizen., 1919-11-16
WHY EAGLES DO
 NOW CELEBRATE

William Bradford one of the Pil
 Jim Fathers who emigrated 10 New
 ngIand in the Mayflowor in 1920, aa' vas elected governor of Plymouth .oIony in 1921, is the father ot Thanksgiving day, Just two hundred and ninety-eight years ago the 27th
 ay of this month Governor Bradford
 'aclared the last Thursday in the oonth of November, a Day for Pub
 ic Praise and Prayer" which was to be known as Thanksgiving day. In
 sG3 it was declared a national holi-
 ay throut the United States, and since that time the President and gov ornors of the states have made it a practice to issue a proclamation set
 ng aside the last Thursday in Nov. IS a national holiday Two hundred and seventy-nine years after Thanks giving was first celebrated the Fra ternal Order of Eagles was organized
 IN NFtl SILCt lIN Ol 6 ttlllLSll llIt Eagles have claimed Thanksgiving as their day We consider that We have a great deal to be thankful for Conditions Outside are in a turmoil the principle industries are tied up thru labor troubles, so we should be thankful that We are not troubled in this respect. We should be espe- nially thankful that the steel is con. nected between Nenana and Fair banks, bringing us closer together in a business and social way. There, fore we cordially invite the people of Nenana, Fairbanks and the creeks to be with us on the evening of NOVem- Der the 26th and we will show them good time. Remember the da.., the time and the place, Eagle han, Thanksgiving eve, at 9:30 sharp.
 FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.