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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
STOLEN BONDS NOT FOUND.
Brattleboro Man Had About $1,000
Worth of Italian Securities.

Brattleboro, Dee. l2-ltalian bonds
amounting 70 $4,000 lire or about 49,
900 in United States money are sought
by the office of States Attorney Z. b.
Gibson, who had raids made yesterday
at several Italian places of business.
Numerous bonds We're found, but they
did not bear the serial numbers Of
those sought
The stolen bonds we're taken from
the Safe in the basement shoe repair
shop of Amedio Deangelis ON Main
street. He and an employee, who works
with him evenings, went to the movies
and on their return at II o'clock the
shop had been entered and the bonds
stolen. The outer door of the safe had
been kept locked and it was found wide
open. The inner door had been forced
Several dollars in currency were taken.
The officers think the burglar reached
the spring lock in the front door by
opening "A hinged window pane in the
door, which they believe was left un-
fastened by previous arrangement. Mr..
Deangelis bought the bonds out of his
earnings from repairing shoes, as he
did the building, also, for the most
part.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
Two Women Nearly Killed.

Miss Charlotte Hayden and Miss Ger
trude Hayden of Woodstock, sisters,
both over 70 years of age, are recover
ing after being near death from aeci.
dentally inhaling coal gas at Watkins
inn in Rutland, where they are passing
the winter. Owing to damper being
turned or some defect in a pipe their
adjoining rooms became filed with gas
when a fresh fire was started in fur
mace and maid who went to see why
the women had not taken their places
at the supper table found both uncon-
scious on the floor Of one of the rooms.
Dr. j. d. Hanrahan, who lives at the
inn, attended them, Miss Gertrude
Havden was unconscious for "a hours
as result Of her experience. 1t is now
expected that both will recover from
the effects of the gas.
The Misses Hayden are prominent
residents of Woodstock. For the last
year or two they have closed their
home in the winter and passed the time
in Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
ALLIES OFFICIALS
DISCUSS FINANCES
American Ambassador Davis and Ital-
ian Representatives Join with
British and French Pre-
miers in Conference.

London, Dec. l2-Premiers Lloyd
George and Clemenceau resumed their
conference on war problems this fore
noon. Earl Curzon, secretary of state
for foreign affairs, Sir Maurice Han
key, secretary of the war cabinet, and
the French ambassador were present
international finance was under dis.
cussion this morning, j Austen Cham
berlain, chancellor of the exchequer, be.
ing called into the meeting after can.
ceiling a speaking engagement he had
for to-day
John Davis, the American ambas-
sador, and the representatives of Italy
now in London, Joined in the conference
later. They remained until the con
ference adjourned for luncheon
The Italian representatives were Wit.
torio Scialoia, the foreign minister and
the ambassador at London, the marquis
imperiali Louis Loucheur, the French
minister of reconstruction, Joined Pre-.
mier CIemenccau in the conference
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
GROTON

Mrs. Mary BenZie returned to town
on Saturday, after spending several
months in Barnet, caring for a patient
Burton Brown was called to St.
Johnsbury OH Monday to serve as jur-
or at county court.
DR.. w. G. Kicker of st. Johnsbury
was in town on Monday TO attend Miss
Bessie Kicker, who has been i'll for sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. w. R. Carbee has been iii for
the past week with an attack Of bron-
chitis. Miss Florence Carbee,, who was
on the sick list last week, is recover
ing.
Mrs. A. Il. Smith and Clarence
Brown were at Montpelier this week
as delegates from Groton grange to the
state grange, which was held there.
George w. Whitehill of st. Johns
bury was in town on Saturday to visit
his mother, Mrs Ella Whitehill.
Mrs. Helen NJ. Kicker returned on
Tuesday from a two weeks stay with
relatives in Massachusetts, and Rhode
Island.
Miss Edith Hood Of Barre has been
in town several days this week, being
called here by the death of her father,
Harvey b. Hood, which occurred at
Waterbury Tuesday morning. The
body was brought here Wednesday aft
ernoon and was taken to Topsham for
burial service and burial on Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
Avenue + Sel Block and
Contents i st. Johnsbury
DamaGS $1,000 To-day
FOUR MERCHANTS
HAVE WATER LOSS
Fire Started About Chin
ney and Was Confined
to Hotel Kitchen

st. Johnsbury, Dec. l2-A $1,000 fire
IN the Avenue block routed out the
guests and employees of the hotel at 5
O'Clock this morning and damaged four
stores in the building at time when
the merchants could least afford to
stand the Inconvenience, the stores be.
ing well stocked with Christmas goods.
The fire broke out about the chimney
and the flames were confined to the
kitchen of the hotel; but water poured
into the jewelry store Of Lurchin &
l&rchin, Nolin Bros shoe store. G. A.
Searles & Cos drug store and Moore &
Johnsons clothing store, doing about
81 600 damage in each store. The loss
IN the kitchen Of the hotel was So 900.
Repairs on the building win be start
ed at once, and Landlord Walter Palm
er announced that he hoped to have
the diningroom open again next Sun
day The block is large four-story
brick structure and is owned by the
N. ]. Caldbeck estate. The loss on
The building is wholly covered by in
surance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
SUAD4H TEMPLE
HOLDS CEREMONIAL
Annual Election of Officers Was Held
James Mackay Was Presented a
Medal--Class Initiated.

The annual meeting Of Suadah tenn
pie, No. l40, ID. O. X. H., was called
to order in the knights of Pythias hall
in the Blanchard block yesterday after
noon at o'clock. Officers for the year
ensuing were elected W. s. Duthie Of
Barre was appointed to fulfil the du-
ties of royal vizier; Benjamin Sumner
of Montpelier, grand emir; Paul D.
Leavitt of Barre, sheik; William S.
Brent OF Sherbrooke, 2. O., mahedi;
G. M. Wiley Of Barre, secretary; James
Levie, ir., Of Barre, treasurer; ]. "A.
Bates of Orleans, satrap; G. II. Doug
las of Barre, sahib
Reports of the year rendered BY the
secretary and treasurer showed that
membership had increased by so during
the year through five ceremonials, civ
ing total of AIS members. The treas
urer's report showed that the temple
was in excellent financial condition
City Clerk James Mackay, who since
organization Of the temple u years
ago has served as treasurer, was pre-
sented solid gold watch by William
S. Duthie in behalf of the members,
for his long period OF faithful service
in that capacity For few seconds,
Mr.. Mackay was nonplussed, but his
eloquence found channel finally and
a very fitting response explained his
for the valuable gift by
his fraternal brothers.
At $3.50 in the Knights of pythias
hall, bounteous dinner was served by
the official caterers Of the temple, the
same being in charge of A. f. and Her
man Campbell "Dokies" from various
Vermont towns were included in the
l25 seated about the large banquet Ia
bles. A greater number still attended
the ceremonial held in Rowland hall in
the evening.
At s o'clock large crowd had gath
cred there to witness the introduction
to the mysteries Of the l3 candidates
who were admitted to the order. The
class consisted of ex Mayor James b.
Estee of Montpelier, Frank ID, Wing
Fred. !. SCmers, also of Montpelier, B.
w. Davis and Arthur W. Blake OF
Marshfield, John H. Weston Of West
Lebanon, N H., George S. Long Of Wa
terbury. William ] Clapp, H. A. Holt
A. Kerr. f. NJ. Hollenbach,
James b. Stewart and Byron A,
Wright, all of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
In Order to Get Modifica-
tion of Demand for Yes
sells Sunk at Scapa Flow
TEXT OF THE NOTE
NOT MADE PUBLIC
Extradition of the Accused
Germans Is Also Object
ed to by Germany

Berlin, Thursday, Dec. ll.-Ger-
many's reply to the dast notes from
the supreme council of the peace con-
ference have been sent to Versailles.
Nothing has been given ont relative to
its contents, aside from a hint that its
general tenor reciprecates the concili-
atory tone of the last communication
from the entente.
the governments disclaimer Of respOn-
sibility for the sinking of interned
German warships at Seapa Flow and
sets forth exceptions to the supreme
councils insistence upon compensation
for the seuttled vessels 1t is said to
claim that the Objectionable passage
from the letter from Admiral Won
Trotha, head of the German admiralty,
to Admiral Won Reuter-, commander of
the German ships, was not translated
properly and that it was "out of con
text with the rest Of the letter"
On the proposition that Germany
sign the protocol to the peace treaty
and permit the issue involving the Sc.
lection Of the Indemnity tonnage to be
adjusted later, it is reported the note
proposes that the latter be forthwith
submitted TO a body Of experts. This
stand is taken because of the impor-
tance of the matter to German harbor
facilities. 1t is hoped to obtain con
cession on the Scapa Flow issue, and
it is believed the note indicates meas
sure OF obstinaey over yielding on this
point.
Reports declare that there are no in.
timations in the German reply that the
Berlin government has taken position
that failure to ratify the treaty by the
United States has created an altered
situation, and ii is hinted, it is said,
that the action by the United States
Senate is a purely internal American
affair that does not absolve the other
powers from the obligation Of exehang
ing ratifications.
Belief is expressed here that the re-
ply attempts to temporize in an effort
to obtain a modification Of the demand
for indemnity for vessels sunk at Scapa
Flow 1t is said also that the reply
seeks to persuade the entente that de-
mands for the extraditiaE of German
officers and men accused Of violations
Of the laws of war are fraught with
serious internal aspects.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
VT. TEACHERS NOT
SOLELY AFTER MONEY
Commissioner Hillegas Declares That
the Aims Of the New organiza-
tions Cover a Wider Field.

State School Commissioner NJ B..
Hillegas gave out the following state
ment to-day as a result of an inquiry
by the representative Of this paper in
connection with the coming school di-
rectors meeting in Burlington: That
the office is in receipt of copies of the
Lockwood letter, which has given the
impression through the state that the
organizations that the teachers have
been forming have been solely for in
creases in salaries. This is not so.
The teachers, in general, have tried
to follow the plans of the National
Education association, as explained re-
Gently by George D. Strayer, past presi-
dent Of the organization, who some
weeks ago spoke in Vermont; and the
aims and ideals Of the National Teach
ers' association are for a straight pro-
fessional organization independent from
any other organization and not affiliat-
ed with any other organization. At the
present time there is no statewide or
ganization in Vermont. The good, lev.
el-headed teachers in almost every sec.
tion are looking after the welfare and
interests Of the public schools as well
as teachers. All of the teachers in all
the grades are not looking for marked
increases in salaries, as the impression
seems to have gone out from some Of
the circulars that have been mailed to
teachers
The state board Of education has kept
closely in touch with the progress lof
the organization and finds that care is
being used by the teachers in forming
the professional teachers organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
While Others Want a More
Thorough Understand
ing of the Plan
BUT COAL OUTPUT
is ON INCREASE
In the Central Competitive
Field There Is Tenden-
cy to Resume Work

Chicago, Dec. l2.-General increases
in production of bituminous coal to-
day was indicated by reports from
nearly all coal fields. In a few sections,
principally Illinois, however, some of
the workers were in rebellion against
terms Of President Wilson's proposal,
acceptance of which halted the strike
and in Montana, Washington and Wy
oming the miners indicated they de-
sired a more thorough understanding of
the plans.
Other instances Of deferred resump-
tion Of production were expected in
the Pittsburgh district, where union
leaders continued officially to notify
the miners to return TO work, and in
West Virginia, where new trouble was
encountered because of the old question
Of the check OFF, system. but the sit
uation was regarded with optimism.
There were many predictions OF a re-
turn to normal output by nearly next
week
In addition to permission to retail
stores to operate nine hours Saturdays
no further immediate relaxation of the
strict fuel conservation orders was in
prospect to-day That modification
was made because Of the near approach
Of the holiday season.
Another cold wave was reported
forming in the northwest and moving
eastward. Most sections would be for
titled against it by renewal of coal
supplies, ii was believed, however,
In the great central competitive field,
where there was little or no output
yesterday, an overwhelming sentiment
in favor of a quick return 10 work was
Indicated in reports and statements
Of union leaders.
Nearly normal production by the end
Of the week was predicted for southern
mines. Reports were that by that
time mines in Kentucky, Tennessee and
Alabama generally would be in opera
tion.
In the southwest, Kansas was the
only state where it seemed doubtful
when operations woaid begin. The min
ers in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas
and Texas were reported ready to re-
turn to work to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
TALK or THE TOWN

The opening of the Barre basketball
season will be tonight with two games
to the public. At 1880 the seniors of
Spaulding high, which practically com
pose the first team Of the school, will
meet a team composed of underclass-
men. The two teams will be evenly
matched and will doubtless cause an
interesting game to be played. At the
Goddard gymnasium the. school team
meets the Northfeld posi- of the Amer
lean Legion, the first of long schedule
of games to be played with the legion
team. Next week they will have an
opportunity to meet the Barre posts
team, now being organized by Edward
Mckay. The outlook for this team IS
very favorable since several we'll
known former stars are competing for
permanent positions on the team, which
Mr.. Mckay hopes to match with the
varsity teams Of the University of
Vermont, Middlebury college and Nor
wich university; also the teams repre-
senting the various posts of the legion
throughout the state, especially those
of Burlington, st Adams, st. Johns.
bury The most promising candidates
who have declared their willingness to
apear at the Spaulding gymnasium for
practice next week are John Geals, cen
ter for the Spaulding 1918 champion
ship, Neil Hooker, a former Spaulding
player, Alfred Bridge, . one time star
Of Peoples academy, who played pro
fessional basketball with the town
teams Of Morrisvile and St JohnsbWy
and Christien Biorn It is expected
many more will respond when it IS
learned by them that the candidates
are already to practice.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
MORE INSTRUCTIONS SENT.
To the Miners Concerning the Order to
Resume Work.

Indianapolis, Dec. II All mines in
Indiana were in operation to-day with
few exceptions, although reports indi-
Gated that not all Of them were work
ing at full capacity,
Circulars supplementary to kilograms
sent out from headquarters Of the
United Mine Workers Wednesday
night, were mailed to 1000 local un-
ions They explain the action of the
general committee OF the ,organiza-
tion in accepting the presidents pro-
posal as basis for settlement of the
strike and urge return to the mines
with the least possible delay in order
that the public's coal needs may be
filled speedily.
While no direct intimation has been
given by government officials that con
tempt proceedings against 81 interna
tional and district officials will be dis
missed, it was believed here that the
cases would not be pushed Those fa-
miliar with the situation expressed the
opinion that when the officials appear
in federal court neXt Tuesday morn
ihS LHe government dttoI HeN7 VIII doh
the court to consider the action of the
miners as indicative of their desire to
comply with the courts order for re-
sumption Of work. The men are charged
with violation of the injunction issued
by United States District Judge A. b.
Anderson against furtherance Of the
strike
1t is stated that the federal grand
jury investigation of charges Of viola
ton by miners and operators of the
Lever law and antitrust acts would
proceed as scheduled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
MAY NEED NEW CANAL.
Because of Increased Traffic Going
Through Panama Route.

San Juan. Porto Rico, Thursday, Dec
IL Discussing new world trade routes
which are being developed because Of
the Panama canal, Newton d. Baker,
United States secretary Of war, said
to-day that it is Of common interest
that the main port in the Caribbean
should be on Porto Rican SOIL
Mr., Baker pointed out the impor-
tance to the United States of sharing
fully in the activities and benefits accru-
ing from increased world trade aud en-
phasized the fact that Porto Rico is an
important station on new routes pass
ing through the canal Transportation
between the United States and the is
land must be improved, he said
with shipping through the canal in.
creasing each month" Mr. Baker said,
81 see the time when second istbmian
canal may be necessary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
sNO SETTLEMENT
AT ALL" SAY THE
COAL OPERATORS
But They Accept the Gov
ernment's Proposal for
Settlement of the Strike
Claim Interference by
the Cove nment With
Garfield's Proposal for a
Settlement.

Washington, ID. G., Dec. IL. The res
ignation of Dr. H. A. Garfield, as fuel
administrator, rendered last night, was
forwarded to President Wilson this
morning, by Secretary Tumulty. "0f
course it win be accepted it was said
at the White House.
Functions of the fuel administrator
handled recently through the railroad
administration under DR. Garfield's au-
thority, will be continued under Direc-
tor General Hines, it was said This
does not necessarily mean that Mr.,
Hines viii be made fuel administrator
in DR.. Garfelds place, it was added.
'We are all sorry that DIR. Garfield
feels as he does he's done fine job, >
said Secretary Tumulty.
The view at the White House is that
DIR. Garfield was not ignored in the set
tlement of the strike DR.. Garfield's s
friends say he does not hold the view
that he was; that his position is that
thN NliOul1 nut nave uttH
put in the attitude of having surreH-
dered to the miners
II developed to-day that there was a
difference of opinion as to whether the
presidents statement to the public OF
the coal strike should have been made
public last Saturday night before il
was carried to Indianapolis.
The president, White House official,
said, directed that the statement be
made public Saturday night DIR. Gar
field understood this would be done
and on Sunday he told Secretary Tu
multy he believed the statement shoulC
be given out Immediately. The presi
dents secretary disagreed and, it wa:
said, assumed the responsibility
The miners union officials were sale
to have told Attorney General Palmer
and Mr.. Tupulty that publication ot
the statement before the Indianapoli:
conference would embarrass them il
their efforts to have the miners accept
the presidents proposal The miners
request was made after DR. Garfield
had left the conference, officials ex
planned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
1T WAS NOT BARRE
NURSE KILLED nv WRECK
But Her Brother, John Buchanan, an
Error Having Been Made in Trans
mission Of Message from
Bury, P. O.

Because Of some mistake in trans
mission of the message from Bury,
?. o. to Barre yesterday, Barre reIa-
tiyes got the impression that it was
Miss Annie Buchagan, graduate nurse
OF the Barre City hospital who was
killed in train wreck at Milan, p. O.,
early Thursday morning when the vic.
tim really was John Buchanan, elder
brother Of the young woman As the
young man was known as Johnnie"
Buchanan, that may account for the
Interpretation of the message as refer
ring to Annie Buchanan.
Barre relatives got into communics
tion with the family at Bury last night
and learned that it was John Buchanan
OF Bury instead of the popular Barre
nurse who had lost her life. The large
number of friends of the young nurse
reioiced to-day that it was not She who
was the victim although expressing
great sorrow that the shadow of the
tragedy should have come upon the
family. John Buchanan was 26 years
of age and an estimable man, being the
chief support of his mother.
The accident in which the young man
lost his life occurred in the railroad
yards at Milan, where Mr.. Buchanan
was employed. A train carrying Chi
nese coolies on their way from France
to China ran into freight train on a
siding, two persons being killed out
right and several others dying at The
hospital in Sherbrooke later in the day.
Miss Lena Mcdonald of Barre left
this morning for Bury to attend the
funeral Of Mr.. Buchanan, who was her
cousin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-12
ONLY ''POSTPONENENT
OF A SHOWDOWN'
Declared Coal Operators in Statement
Announcing Acceptance
of Plan.

Z Washington, d. G., Dec. l2.--While
accepting the governments proposal for
the settlement of the bituminous coal
strike, mine operators of the central
Pennsylvania district declared in a
statement to-day that the settlement
is no settlement at all of the principles
at stake in the controversy" and that
.'it is merely postponement of a
showdown which in our opinion is
bound to come
I, The methods proposed for settling
The strike by Fuel Administrator Gar
field the statement said, was inter
fered with by government officials who
knew little of the situation" with the
result that the operators and public
have been delivered into the hands of
the United Mine Workers of America z
Referring to the commission plan in
the presidents proposal resolutions
adopted by the operators said the wi
tai principles at stake are not mem
toned, nor is any protection offered the
public against a recurrence of the ca
tastrophe in the near future"
"The operators of central Pennsyl-
vania earnestly protest against the
form of the commission and its pow
ers," the resolution continues. They
demand that representative commits
sion. similar to that which investigated
the anthracite strike of 1902 be APP
pointed and empowered to investigate
by public hearings the facts vhieh the
American people have right to know.
"To neglect this duty is to surrender
this industry and other basic industries
to an overbearing group that has weld
ed coal labor interests into a weapon
for use against American freedom and
the principles of majority rule on which
the republic was founded"
Amphfying the resolution, the opera
tors statement said the miners strike
was in direct violation of wage con
tract" and that the present settlement
ileft them free TO violate any other
contract they may make to take its
place"
The public, under he form of settle
ment adopted, may be subjected again
at any time to the discomfort and dis
tress through which it is now passing,
Il was added.
Operators of the central competitive