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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
ST. JOHNSBURY MILL
BURNS: LOSS $40, 1000
A. Fl. Mcleod Milling Co. Loses in Fire
Which Was Hard Fought
Last Night.

st. Johnsbury, Dec. 4.sA FIRE lasting
several hours, the blaze from which IL
Illuminated the landscape for radius of
many miles, practically destroyed the
A. H. Mcleod Milling company's grain
mill here last evening, Besides the de-
struction Of the mill, the blaze com
pletely burned down one of the grain
elevators which was partly filled with
grain, but, through desperate efforts of
the st. Johnsbury firemen, who fought
the flames hour after hour with the
temperature below zero, the other grain
elevator, containing $4,000 worth of
grain. was saved. The loss was esti-
mated to be $4,000, which was well
covered by insurance.
The cause Of the fire was " defective
chimney that set fire TO the building,
which was of wood and Immediately
became mass Of seething flames.
Henry Brady, night foreman Of the
mill. discovered the blaze, which had
already gained such headway that the
use of extinguishers within the build-
ing was impossible The two fire com
panies of the city, the St. Johnsbury
company and the scale works com
pany, at once responded, but did not
gain control Of the confagration until
10 o'clock, Just two hours after it had
been discovered,
The foundry owned by o. V. Hooker
& Son, which stands near the grain
mill, was saved from destruction only
by the frantic work of the firemen.
Two years ago the Mcleod plant was
purchased by Edgar R. Brown and his
brother Of Boston, who have been run.
ming it since that time. This mill was
one Of the oldest in the state and was
in the Mcleod family for nearly sc
years. 1t was one of the few mills in
Vermont equipped for grinding wheat
Officials of the company stated that the
mill would be at once rebuilt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
NEW HOTEL CORPORATION.
Fairlee Hotel Co. Is Capitalized at S5o,.
ooo-Two More Corporations.

The Fairlee Hotel company of Fair
lee has filed articles of association in
the secretary of states office for the
purpose of conducting a hotel in that
village. The capital stock is s50,00d
and the papers are signed by j. T.,
Mum, J. +. Andrews, r. n. Danahue
B. w. Abbott, L. +. Andrews, A. l.
Warren and G. + Thurber.
The Bennington Restaurant company
has filed articles in the same office with
capital stock of $4,000 The papers
are signed by 10 persons. One Of the
peculiar things about the provisions is
that the articles limit the service tc
inhabitants of Bennington, according tc
the Interpretation made this morning in
the secretary's Office.
The Vermont Farm Machine corpora
tion Of Bellows Walls, with a capita
stock of 81 100000, has filed articles in
the same office. These are signed by
H. J. Searles, Mabel Pike and Minnie
Marshall of Bellows Falls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
Gov. Robertson of Oklaho-
ma Says That They Will
Complicate Situation
| If BROUGHT INTO
COAL REGIONS
So He Cancels the Request
Made for Government
Protection

Oklahoma City, Okla, Dec. 4.-Gov-
ernor Robertson to-day cancelled his
request for troops to protect mine prop
critics when he learned that two compa-
nies of negro infantrymen were to be
sent to the state from Columbus, n.
NJ, In a message to Major General Dick
man, commander Of the southern diyi-
sion of the army at San Antonio, Tex.
Governor Robertson declared these
troops would only "inyolve us in un-
necessary conflict and confusion" and
formally withdrew his request.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
WILL TELL GERMANY
WHAT SHE MUST DO
Supreme Council Is Preparing a Reply
to Germany's Statement Of Decli-
nation to Sign Protocol

Paris, Dec 4.-The supreme council
spent the greater part Of to-day's ses-
sion discussing the attitude of Ger
many towards the signing of the proto-
col putting the peace treaty into ef-
feet Germany's representatives have
declared they could not sign il in its
present form, including its provision
for reparation for the German warships
sunk at Scapa Flow, and with other
features objectionable to them. The
form of a note to Germany on this
question was considered by the coun-
ell, but no final decision was taken.
1t is anticipated. in this connection,
that the reply to the German note re.
garding the .Seapa Flow question will
contain very strong representations as
TO the consequences Of further resist
ance by Germany.
Adyices received from London state
tina papers recovered from the German
warship Emden, which has been float
ed at Scapa Flow, show that Rear Ad-
miral Adolf Won Trotha, head of the
German admiralty, wrote letter to
Admiral Won Reuter- on May Q, 1919,
telling the latter, who was in com.
mand Of the interned German ships
that the surrender of the ships 70 the
enemy remains out of the question.
Directions from Admiral Won Reuter-
to his officers giving orders as to the
scuttling of the ships were also found
in the Emden's safe.
These documents probably viii have
bearing on future developments OF
the situation which is delaying the
final step in putting the peace treaty
into effect. The council to-day decided
| to give the small powers which pos.
sess sea coasts a few OF the smaller
German torpedo boats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
BURIED BY COAL.
But Rutland Man Is Expected to Re-
cover from Experience.

Rutland, Dec Although he was
buried nearly an hour under several
tons Of coal, james Regan of this city
aged about so years, is alive and doe
tors say that he will recover. Mr.
Regan is employed by the Peoples Gas
company of this city and was engaged
Yesterday in unloading fuel from car
which was fitted with a drop bottom.
The ear had been placed over a receiv-
ing pit but the coal would not move
freely because Of snow and ice upon
it.
Mr.. Regan decided to stand on the
mass to remedy this when suddenly the
portion of the carload beneath his feet
began to slide and carried him through
the chute. At the mouth of the OPEN
ing under the car one of his legs caught
son an iron bar and prevented him from
going into the pit. The coal slowly
Slid onto him and he was buried to a
depth of several feet.
An emergency call was sent 70 the
Howe Scale works office nearby and a
group. of men went to the rescue with
shovels. 1t was fully Is minutes be-
fore the exact spot where the man lay
could be ascertained and five more
before his head was freed to give him
lair. A half hours digging was required
before his body was lifted from the
coal.
A doctor gave him temporary relief
and he was moved to his home in an
ambulance. No bones were broken but
Mr.. Regan is suffering severely from
the pressure to which he was subjected.
He had not lost consciousness when res
cued. as the coal was large size and
some air found its way between the
pieces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
is MOTHER OF THREE
FOOTBALL CAPTAINS
Mrs. Mary E. Callahan of Lawrsnce
Has Unusual Distinction of Having
Her Sons Lead Yale, Princeton and
Lawrence High School Next Year

Lawrence, Mass, Dec. 4.-Mrs. Mary
i. Callahan learned to-day that she
was the mother of three football cap
tains. From New Haven came word
that her first horn. John Timothy Cal
lahan, known to all Yale as Tim" had
been reelected leader of the Blue eley-
EN-. Her second son, Harry a. Callahan,
Familiarity called Mike" was chosen
captain of the Princeton team. Broth
er of the collegiate heroes, the baby
of the house of Callahan, Arthur, is
captain of the L9wrence high school
eleven for next year
II am a happy mother, and proud
one" said Mrs. Callahan. She said she
had given her consent to Tins" re-
turning TO Yale next year at his re-
quest, although it was his original in
tention to take a wartime degree in
June. 81 suppose he wanted TO show
that Yale's losing to both Princeton
and Haryard this year was all a mis-
take, and ] want him to show it, too,
she added. Mrs Callahan said she was
uncertain whether she would again at
tempt the proud ordeal of watching a
Yale Princeton game in which her two
sons. both now the leaders OF their
teams, would come to grips as rival
centers.
"The excitement of that game at
New Haven was great, she remarked
IN referring to the Yale Princeton game
which she saw three weeks ago. Il dc
not know whether | shall try and see
my boys oppose each other again"
"Fighting Tim" Callahan, the Yale
captain, is "a years old He prepared
for college at Andover, and has played
center on two Blue varsity elevens
His brother mike" who played center
and was captain of the Princeton sin
formal" team of last fall, is two years
Younger. He differed from Tim" u
choice Of preparatory schools as he did
in colleges, having prepared at Exeter
The question whether young Arthur
after finishing at high school, will
choose Andoyer or Exeter, Yale OF
Princeton, as preparatory school ant
college is one which Mrs. Callahan saiC
Arthur would decide for himself
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
CLAN OFFICER 81 YEARS.
Robert Gordon Declined Reelection
Last Night.

The election of officers TO serve Clan
Gordon, No. IL, o. S. G., for the coming
year took place at the meeting last
evening The installation will take
place with the beginning of the new
year. One notable change in the list OF
officers is that OF financial secretary.
Robert Gordon, who has held the office
continually for the past q years, re-
signed his position. Mr.. Gordon has
served faithfully and efficiently and it
was with reluctance that his resigna-
ton was accepted.
The officers elected are: Charles
Leel. chief; David Stepen, tanist; John
A. Robertson, chaplain; James Forest
senior henchman; William Hurry,
treasurer; William Black, financial sec
retary; William Mclean, seneschal ;
William Imlah, sentinel; John Pater-
son, warder DR.. w. d. Reid, physician
Plans for dance and concert the even
ing Of Dec l9 are now completed, the
affair being in the nature Of welcome
to the soldiers and sailors enlisted from
the membership Of tie local clan who
have returned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
BOX OF $4,000 WAS
NOTHING BUT JUNK
Somebody with an Eye to Quick Riches
Had Taken Out the Gold While
Box Was in Shipment
to China.

San Francisco, Dee. "A box con
tanning $4,000 in gold coin shipped by
a local national bank on the liner Korea
Maru, was found to contain scrap iron
and metal washers when opened by the
eonsignee in Hong Kong, according to
cable advices received by the bank and
steamship company to-day
Officials of the bank said they be-
lieved the substitution was either made
on board the steamer or after the con-
signment reached Hong Kong.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
LANSING HAS
BEEN CALLED
TO TESTIFY
State Department Has Re-
ceived Word That the
Reply of United States
on the Matter Has Been
Received by President
Carranza.

Washington, d. c., Dec 4.-Secretary
Lansing will be called before the Sen
ate foreign relations committee before
action is taken on the resolution of
Senator Fall, Republican, New Mexico,
requesting President Wilson to sever
diplomatic relations with Mexico. The
committee hopes to have the secretary
before it later to-day.
Decision to call MIR. Lansing for a
discussion of the Mexican question was
reached by the committee after two
hours session behind closed doors.
Henry P. Fletcher American ambas
sador to Mexico, was before the COM
mittee to-day to give his views on the
Mexican situation. The discussion was
said to have revealed considerable diff
ferences of opinion. among committee
members regarding the best method OF
protecting American interests in the
southern republic.
When the committee recessed, sena-
tors said the whole situation was in an
uncertain state. Senator Hitchcock of
Nebraska, acting Democratic leader,
said the administration senators had
not taken any definite stand against
the resolution, but wanted the commit
tee to be fully advised before a course
was decided upon.
Republican members of the commit
tee were understood to have favored
the resolution, but then joined with the
Democrats in preparing to get all the
facts from Secretary Lansing before re.
porting to the Senate.
Senator Hitchcock introduced a sub.
stitute resolution in the committee
which besides authorizing the president
to break diplomatic relations with Mex
leo, would pledge support of Congress
to him in any subsequent action he
might decide upon.
The state department had received
notice OF the official receipt by Carran
"a of it's latest note in the jenkins
case and officials were awaiting re
ply.
Under the Fall resolution, which was
being considered by the Senate for
eign relations committee, the Who'll,
Mexican problem would be presented
to Congress, where there is consideTabl,
sentiment in favor of taking the initi
ative away from the state department
and without waiting for further pro
vocation from Mexico, urging the pres
ident to hand over passports to tn
Mexican ambassador and shut of fur
ther diplomatic parley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
GREAT BRIT4fN WILL
GUARANTEE FRANCE
Against Unprovoked Attack By Ger
many Whether United States
Signs the Treaty or Not.

Paris, Dec (Hayas Terms of the tri-
partite agreement guaranteeing France
against unproyoked attack BY Germany
will be carried out by Great Britain re-
aardless OF whether the United States,
the other participant, ratifes the pact,
according to newspapers here, which
state that negotiations to this end have
been almost completed between the
French and British governments.
Under the terms of the agreement, it
would become operative when both
Great Britain and the United States
ratified it, The former has already
acted favorably on the convention, but
the Franco American end Of the pact
has never been acted upon by the Unit
ed States Senate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
BARNES-THURBER.
Wedding Of Williamstown Girl and a
Y. D. Man Last Evening.

X. ID. Man Last Evening.
Harold George Barnes, son OF Mrs.
George w. Barnes of Elm street, Mont
pelier, and Miss Lena Belle Ihuber,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram A.
Thurber of Williamstown, were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents Wednesday evening.
The rooms We're very prettily dec
GRATED in red and evergeens, the cere-
mony being performed under an arch of
white roses and foliage, with bell
suspended from the center. Red, white
and green hung in festoons from the
ceiling.
AT $50, to the strains OF the we'd
ding march, played by Miss Iona San
ders, the bridal party entered the par
lor, led by Miss Dorothy Soper, flower
girl, and Harold Layiolette, ring bearer,
carrying the ring on small Bible.
They were followed by Miss Blanche
Barnes, sister of the groom, as brides
maid, and Leon 1'hurber, twin brother
of the bride, as best man. Before a
party of over 50 relatives and friends,
they were united in marriage by Rev
Charles st. John, pastor of the Congre-
gational church in Montpelier.
The bride was very prettily gowned
in white silk crepe dc chine and white
satin and wore bridal veil. She car
ried pink roses. The bridesmaid wore
light blue silk and carried pink carna
tions.
After the ceremony, there was an in.
formal reception rendered the young
people In the receiving line were the
bride and groom and their attendants
Leon Thurber sang song which he
composed for the occasion He was ac
companied by DR.. Bailey at the piano
I Refreshments of cake and ice cream
were daintily served.
The bride was born in Berlin, but has
lived most of her life in Williamstown
She attended Spaulding high school
Barre, and South Lancaster academy
Massachusetts,. She is nurse by pro
fession.
The groom was born in Waterbury
but has lived in Montpelier since o.
school age. He attended Montpelier
high school. He saw overseas service
being among the very first to volnn
teer He was sergeant of ordnance de
lpartment of the l0lst ammunition
train. He also saw service at the Mex
lean border. Mr.. Barnes is an exper-
machinist and is employed at browns
Garage in Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes were the recip
tents of many beautiful presents
among which were pictures, linen, GU
glass, silver and china. After shor
wedding trip, spent in Boston, the,
viii be at home after Jan. ! at A
Summer street, Montpelier
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
TO SEAT 100000.
Chicago Stadium to Be Largest Open
Air Gathering Place in the World.

Chicago, Dec. 4.-Plans for the Chi
cago stadium in Grant park. to be the
largest open-air gathering place in the
world, became known to-day with an
nouncement of awards Of prizes for
plans.
The structure is to be horseshoe
shaped, Of concrete and marble, with a
seating capacity of 100000, according
to the plan. 1t is estimated it will
cost at least $l,725,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
ACCEPTS GRANITEyrLLE CALL.
Rev. William E. Archibald of Portland,
Me, Coming.

At a meeting of the congregation of
the First Presbyterian church OF Gran
iteylle, held Wednesday, Dec 3, at Z
n. M. a unanimous call to the pastorsto
was voted the Rev. William Elder
Archibald, Ph. D., D. D., Of Portland,
Me, and a telegram to that effect was
sent Or. Archibald. He replied by wire
that he would accept the call.
DR.. Archibald is well known through
out New England, having been stated
clerk of Boston presbytery for 10 years.
For two and one-half years he travelled
in the interest of Presbyterian colleges
and schools in the middle west. He
was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and
educated in Edinburgh and Delhause
university, Nova Scotia.
1t il expected that DR. Archibald will
take up the work in Graniteville about
the second Sunday in January. 1t will
be recalled that he took part, about a
month ago in the installation services
of Rev. William Men Kittredgc as pas
tor of the Barre Presbyterian church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
FIVE STATES GET MORE
COAL ALLOTMENT
Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, South Da-
kota and Kansas to Receive the
Benefit of New Order.

Washington, d. c., Dec. A.. After a
conference with Fuel Administrator
Garfield, Senator Cummins of Iowa an
nouneed to-day that the fuel admin
istration had agreed to increase by so
per cent the coal allotment for Iowa,
Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and
Kansas.
Under the new allotment, Senator
Cummins said, these states will re-
ceive total of 1900 cars daily instead
of 1000 Senator Cummins told the
fuel administration officials the situa-
tion in those states was becoming Sc
rious and unless action was taken inn
mediately suffering would result.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
REPORTED HARD AGROUND.
British Steamer Aranmore in Gulf Of
st. Lawrence.

Boston, Dec. 4.The British steamer
Aranmore, which has been on coastal
service in the waters of the maritime
provinces, was reported hard aground
on rocks in the Gulf of St. Lawrence,
with her crew ready to abandon her,
in wireless messages received here. The
wireless operator of the Aranmore
said: Our captain cannot say where
we are" but gave the probable location
Of the vessel as west of St. Mary's
island, off Harrington Efforts to To-
cate such place on available charts
were without success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
HISTORIC THEATRE BURNED.
French Opera House in New Orleans
Where Patti Made American Debut.

New Orleans. Dec. 4-The historic
French opera house at Bourbon and
Toulouse streets, scene of the debut in
the United States of Adelina Patti, and
where many of the most noted singers
OF the world have been heard, was de-
stroyed early to-day by fire. The loss
was estimated at 100000.
The opera house was erected 60 years
ago, being formally opened in Decem-
Der, 1859.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
BLOWN UP AND SUNK"
American Steamer Kerwood's Crew
Were Saved.

New York, Dec a The American
steamship Kerwood, from New York to
Hamburg, previously reported as hav-
ing struck mine in the North sea on
Dec / was "blown up and sunk ac-
cording to a cable received to-day by
the American Ship & Commerce Navi-
cation Co., her owners. The crew land
ed at Leer, Germany, the cable added
1t is presumed by the owners that
the ship is a total loss. Her cargo con
sisted 60 large extent of foodstuffs
and supplies sent by Americans to rel
atives in Germany. The steamer, regis
tering 1861 tons, was formerly under
the Austrian flag.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
WANT DEFINITE BREAK
WITH MEXICO AND END
OF DIPLOMATIC PARLEY
SOUTH DAKOTA 21ST
STATE TO RATIFY
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Pierre, S. D., Dec. 4,---Ratifica
ton of the federal woman suf-
frage resolution was completed
by the South Dakota legislature
when the Senate passed the
measure early to-day. The lower
house acted on the resolution on
Wednesday. South Dakota is the
2lst state to ratify the amend
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
BIG SHIP LAUNCHED.
The Lake Geyser Is Floated in Lake
Michigan.

Chicago, Dec a. The Lake Geyser, a
42O0-ton going passenger vessel,
to-day foated in Lake Michigan, and
the United States shipping boards pro
gram in Chicago was ended. The Lake
Geyser was the last of 25 ships
launched at the docks of the Chicago
Shipbuilding company during the last
two years,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
DEER GROWING BIGGER;
THIS ONE WEIGHED 800

The largest deer killed in YER
mont thus far was reported to-
day by Earl Chsifee of East
Montpelier, who brought down
buck weighing 300 pounds by ac-
tual weight.
To-day's reports brought the
states total up Co 566, with
Washington county credited with
SO.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
SIX MINERS HEADS
SURRENDER THEMSELVES
Headed by John L. Lewis, They Pre-
sented Themselves to U. S. Marshal
Storen at indianapolis.

indianapolis, Ind Dec. Headed by
Acting President John L. Lewis, six
general and district officials of the
United Mine Workers of America ap-
peared at the federal building shortly
before noon to-day and surrendered to
United States Marshal Storen, who
held capiases for their arrest on infor-
nation filed yesterday, charging SO OF
ficers Of the organization with con
tempt Of court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
AMERICAN COAL FOR CUBA.
U. s. Government Allows Relief to B,
Sent There.

Havana, Cuba, Dec. 3.-Control over
all coal supplies throughout the repub.
lie was taken over by the government
tonight, presidential decree to that
effect having been issued. Coal owned
by individuals, companies or societies
may not be sold without authority
from the government.
Immediate expectation of 27,000 tons
of coal to Cuba has been allowed by
the United States government to re.
lieve this country's fast disappearing
supplies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE.
On Boston-St John Steamship Line and
Bangor Line.

Boston, Dec. 4-Discontinuance OF
service on the international line to
st. John, n. B., on Dec. s, and on the
Bangor, Me, line on Dec. 5 was an
nounced by the Eastern Steamship Co.
to-day. The last return trip from St
John will be made Dec. 10 and from
Bangor on Dec, s, ice permitting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
D,ANNUNzIo WILL WITHDRAW
And the Italian Regulars Will Occupy
Fiume and Other Territory.

London, Dee 4.--Italian regulars will
occupy Fiume and the territory in
cmded in the treaty OF London, signed
in 1918 by representatives Of Italy,
France, Great Britain and Russia, ae-
eording to a Rome dispatch to the Ex
change Telegraph company. Captain
Gabrielle D'Annunzio's volunteers will
withdraw from Fiume, il is said, under
the terms Of an agreement reached as
result of negotiations between Lon
don and Paris.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-04
GOVERNMENT GIVES UP
CONTROL OF SUGAR

Washington, d. G., Dec. A.
Abandonment of governmental
attempts to control the distribu-
tion and sale of sugar was an
nouneed to-day by Attorney
General Palmer.
After the sugar equalization
board is dissolved Dee. 81, the
government viii confine its ef
forts TO prosecution of profiteer-
ing in sugar, Mr.. Palmer said.