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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
PRIVATE OWNERSHIP FAVORED.
And Protection Of Private Capital In
vested in Local Transportation.

Washington, d. G., Dec S.-Continu-
alton Of private ownership of electric
railways and protection Of private cap
ital invested in local transportation
was recommended in a brief filed to-
day with the federal electric railway
commission by BentIety w Warren,
counsel for the committee of 100 Of the
American Electric Railway association.
The brief declared that "the confidence
Of the investor in electric railway in
vestments has been destroyed, not be-
cause of temporary depression in the
business, but by reason of the fact that
the conditions surrounding the invest
ments have been and are now such as
to prohibit assurance of either its safe
ty or adequate return"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
The Passing of Miriell Nut
brown Adds to Sad Fea-
lures Of Deer Season
ISLAND POND MAN
VICTIM OF HUNTERS
Approximately 1000 Deer
Were Shot During
the Six Days

Vermont's 1919 open season for deer
closed Saturday afternoon at o'clock
with record Of four human lives sacri-
feed and approximately 1000 deer
killed The human casualty list was
increased to four by the death of Mir
iell Nutbrown OF Websteryille last
night, following the deaths of Sarrell
Sawyer of Townshend, Wallace Mont
gomery Of Hyde Park and Alexander
Mckee Of Island Pond earlier in the
week. In three of the four cases, death
wounds were received from the guns of
others, Montgomery being victim Of
his own gun when he slipped off log
The death Of the aged hunter, Sarrell
Sawyer OF Townshend, is still shrouded
in mystery, as the man had gone out
hunting alone and his body was found
early Monday morning, where he was
preparing a shelter from which to
watch for deer
Up 10 this afternoon 1870 deer had
been reported to the state fish and
game commissioner Office in Montpel
Ter, and requests for additional report
blanks were sent in, causing the office
to believe that the total viii reach 1000
deer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
SHIP BROUGHT
SMALLPOX CASE
None of Passengers Were
Allowed to Dock at
Providence
SHIP WILL BE SENT
TO QUARANTINE
The Fabre Liner Brittania
Brought 901 Passengers
from Southern Europe

Providence, r. T., Dec s. The Fabre
line steamship Brittania arrived here
to-day with 90l passengers from Mar
seilles, Lisbon and the Azores, but was
not allowed to dock because one of the
passengers had smallpox. The ship
viii probably be sent directly to New
York to be quarantined, The 74s pas
sengers for this port will be obliged to
remain on board until after the quar-
antine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
ALLIES MODIFY TERMS;
GERMANY IS EXPECTED
TO SIGN THE PROTOCOL
GERMAN MARKS
ALMOST VALUELESS.

New York, Dee. s. = Foreign
exchange rates which have been
making new low records almost
daily for the past few weeks
added another to-day, when
franc checks were quoted at the
rate of 1882 for the American
dollar, or less than half of their
pre-war value. Lire checks also
dropped to a new low level, be-
ing quoted at 1882 for the dol
lar. Demand bills for the pound
sterling brought S3.S5A as com.
pared with $4.S5 in normal times
German marks worth % and "a
cents before the war sold to-day
for 200 cents each.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
FALL OF SCAFFOLDING
KILLED TWO
And 2s Others Were Injured in Drop
of Is Feet at Elizabeth
N. j., To-day.

Elizabeth, Nj, Dec. S.-Two work
men were killed and 2s others injured,
10 seriously, to-day when scafTolding
at the Bayway refinery Of the Stand
ard OIL company here collapsed and fell
25 feet. The men were engaged in con
structing an oil still,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
JUDGE COMMITS SUICIDE.
Had Been Charged with Suppressing
Facts in Tisza Case.

Budapest, Sunday, Dec. 7 NJ. Kov-
acs, the Judge who had been inyesti-
eating the facts concerning the muir
der Of Count Tisza, the former Hunga-
ian premier, committed suicide to-
day by jumping from the third floor
window Of the court house
Jude Kovacs had been accused by the
extreme socialists of suppressing evi.
dence to show that former Premier
Friedrichs had knowledge that the mur-
der of Count Tisza was intended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
Her Delicate sensibilities.

why have you broken your engage.
ment with Billy Sands"
"Oh, I couldn't stand for his slang
I tried to put him wise that father
was sore on the phony talk, but he
couldn't seem to get hep, so gave him
the razz -dazz Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08

Miriell Nutbrown of Websteryille,
the young deer hunter whose right leg
was amputated Just below the knee
Thursday evening after an accidental
discharge Of his friends high powered
rifle had seriously wounded him. died
last evening at $3.50 while under the
effects of ether during a second opera
tion. this time / being amputated
above the knee is the last resort TO
save the young mans life.
Since last Thursday evening his con-
dition had been critical at the Barre
CITY hospital, where he had been taken
from Waterbury Center, gangrene hav-
ing developed from the severe bullet
wound and the long continued pressure
Of blood about the tourniquet, placed
on his leg to stop the flow of blood.
His condition became so critical that
the physicians attending him feared
that even the second amputation would
be in vain but resorted to it with hopes
of saving his life The young man
never completely gained consciousness
and died soon after leaving the operat-
ing table.
The accident which resulted in his
death occurred Thursday afternoon
when he, together with Fred Gregoire
of Websteryille and Walter johnson of
Berlin were pursuing three deer down
hill in Waterbury Center about a half
mile from the home Of Mrs H. T.
Palmer, where Nutbrown was taken
after sustaining the wound Eager TO
get shot at the deer. the young men
scurried after them, Nutbrown being
ahead OF the other two. Gregoires gun
was accidentally discharged when he
stumbled and his companion received
the bullet wound below the knee, which
shattered the bone severely
His companion, Gregoire, ran to the
nearest house, that OF Mrs. Palmer, to
summon aid A doctor was procured
and Nutbrown later removed to the
Palmer home, and from there removed
to the Barre hospital.
In Websterville, where he had resided
all his life, he was well known and
liked, especially by the younger people,
many of whom We're his associates both
in the Websterville schools, which he
attended when younger, and at the
Wells & Lamson quarries, where he was
employed. Had he survived till Dec. 20,
he would have been 90 years old,
He was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert J. Nutbrown OF ,Websterville, who,
with four sons and Il daughter, mourn
his death. A brother, Kenneth, resides
in Springfield, Mass, while his three
other brothers, Stanley, Coleman and
Thomas and sister, Mrs Ernest Bar
ney. are residents Of Websterville
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon from the home in Webster
vile with Rev David G. Huntington Of
ficiating. Burial win be in Wilson
cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Imposed on Charles Rollins for Muir
dering Foley.

Boston, Dec. S.-Charles Rollins, who
was found guilty of murder in the
second degree by jury Saturday for
the shooting of Edward c. Foley, man,
ager of a chain store, was sentenced I'd
Imprisonment for life to-day.
When counsel said that the district
attorneys Office had agreed to assist
in reopening the ease in the event that
an error in the verdict should be found
Judge Brown said that if there had
been any error made by the jury it was
in favor of the defendant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
By Degrees.

Hub My dear, isn't that dress a
trine extreme?
Wife This dress, darling? Why,
put this on merely that you may be-
come accustomed 10 the one / am hay-
ing made.-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-12-08
Those GirIs.

Edith tshowing her Photograph -
Horrible, isn't it?
Marie-But a very good likeness
Roston Transcript,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10

at the time of purchase that it was
strictly a wildcat affair as no test
wells had been drilled. they were con-
fident of a showing owing to the many
large companies building rigs in\ the
territory. None of the wells are
owned by local or Harrington concerns
The wells are all being drilled by such
companies as Skaer & Skaer, Forces
ter, Skaer- Huntley. Clark Titus, Deer
ing Marshall and Stuert Messemore.
Topekans have been buying and
selling leases only. Some of the leases
have gone as high as $50 an acre. al
tho this is top-notch price. What has
been termed good ground has been
selling for $50 and $35 an acre.
It has been stated by Harrington men
that If the Harrington field was closed
today it would show that most of the
land was under Topeka leases.
The Wichita Eagle of this morning
points out great prospects at Herring
ton and states that it IS simply an ex-
tension of the Peabody Elbing field
straight thru from Eldorado.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
TRY A new PLAN
Governor Still Trying To Re-
Iieye the Car Shortage.
He Calls Conference of r. r.
General Managers.

Governor Allen has called a confer
ence of general managers of four lead
ing railroads in Kansas to discuss the
car shortage situation. The confer
ence will be held in the governors Of
flee Saturday afternoon. Officials of
the Santa Fe, Rock Island, Union Pa
cific and Missouri Pacific have been
asked to attend.
Disguised with information sent to
him from Washington. Governor AL
len will seek some first hand facts. He
has asked the officials to bring their
records and to give him actual figures
as to comparative car loading for
1918 and 1919. The information will
be used to refute claims of Director
General Hines as well as to aid in
forcing distribution of cars which
will relieve conditions in Kansas.
Officials Invited.
Railroad officials invited to attend
the conference include: W. NJ. JEFF
fers, Union Pacific. Omaha; T. H.
Beacon, Rock Island, Chicago; r. j.
Packer, Santa Fe, Amarillo. Tex; F.
C. Fox. Santa Fe. Topeka; ]. F. Muir
ply, Missouri Pacific, st. Louis, Mo.
The conference will be held at 2
o'clock Saturday afternoon. The gov
ernOr's invitation permits attendance
of railroad officials other than those
receiving direct invitations. In his
telegram the governor said:
THE railroads are apparently unable
to meet the business demands Of the state
for cars with which to move grain and
other crops and handle the traffic of
this state. The situation is so serious that
I desire to discuss the matter with the re-
sponsible operating officials at the earliest
possible date. 1, therefore. invite you. to
participate in conference at my office,
having for its subject the car shortage in
Kansas and the best method for relief
therefor, Saturday afternoon, October IL,
at O'Clock. This invitation is being ex-
tended to general managers of the Santa
Fe. Rock IsIapd, Union Pacific and Mis-
souri, Pacific lines. 1t is desired that you
bring with you full figures regarding
loading and moving of grain and other
traffic. Any other officials of your rail-
road whom you desire to have participate,
will be welcome to do So
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
BIG SOLDIER DAY AT CoNCoRD1l
Governor Allen To Bcstow Medals on
Boys Today.

Concordia, Kan, Oct. 10.-Gov.
Henry j. Allen of Kansas is the guest
of Concordia and northern Kansas to-
day. He bestows medals on a thou
sand Cloud county boys who saw serv-
ice in the great war. After the cere-
mony of bestowing medals and a me-
mortal service for men who went
west" a parade and pageant of ma
tons is scheduled. In the parade will
be veterans of the Civil, Spanish
American and World wars. Veterans
of the Civil war will ride in motor
cars. School children carrying flags
and singing Onward Christian Sol
diers'' will march. Three hundred men
and batteries of the Seventh division
from Camp Funston will be in the
parade.
The pageant of nations will be made
up of two hundred young women of
northern Kansas. twenty queens with
ten attendants each in floats. Miss
Clare Letourneau of Aurora, a French
dare, will represent the famous
heroine.
In the afternoon the battle of the
Argonne will be reproduced at the
county farm with artillery and in
fantry attacks on Hun machine gun
nests A baseball game between the
Kansas City Blues and the Beloit
leaguers also is on tap. At night
free moving picture show and a street
dance with the grand march led by
Governor Allen and Miss Helen Rigby
will be the features.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
KING SAYS "HOWDY" NOW
AIbert's American SaIutation
Knocks Westcrners on Their
Feet.

Cheyenne, Wye. Oct. 1o.-Albert
King of the Belgians. has added an
other Americanisnn to his vocabulary.
1t is "howdy."
The king and Queen Elizabeth, wav-
ing their handkeFchiefs from the OBJ
servation platform TO the crowds of
farmers and their wives. were greeted
by a perfect storm Of "howdy'' as they
rolled thru tiny Wyoming towns.
BY the time the train had reached
North Platte the royal passenger had
mastered the twang of it.
Brought Cheers from Crowd.
'.Howdy," he shouted to the enthu-
siastic crowd at the depot. And the
crowd, when they had recovered from
the shock of being "howdy-ed" by a
king. cheered him to the echo.
The day was one long reception for
the royal couple. Farmers lined the
stations in the little towns; farmers
wives left their churning and ran to
the crossing to wave a friendly apron.
Children threw flowers at the special,
one bunch Of which was neatly cap
tured by the queen as it sailed by.
Whenever the train stopped. the
king came out and shook hands all
around.
Porter Sho' for Mr.. Albert.
There is one person on the royal
train who simply bubbles over every
time he sees King Albert, who smiles
every time he hears his name men
toned, who chuckies to himself every
time he happens to think of him.
That is Eben Letcher. the American
negro porter.
"Ah nevah seen a king befo, but if
all them kings is like Mr.. Albert den
All wants to work for kings all nah
life" he exuberated. He nevah kicks
when All waits on him and ii suah is
treat to be roun' him and Mrs. AL
bert-Ah means TIL queen. All WON
da h is they p chanel for a regular job
with him.
King Kidded an Iowan.
Letcher assists the chef prepare the
royal couples meals and serves them.
When a stop was made at Manila,
Ia, the king took a walk. A civilian,
not recognizing him, stopped the ruler
of the Belgians.
Where is the king?' he asked.
HE isn't up" replied the king He
is lazy fellow and, will not be UP
until 10 O'Clock"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
First Test Successful in Skaer
Well, 1866.
Good Showing Was Brought In
Last Evening.
TOPEKANS OWN MANY LEASES
Capital City Interests High in
the New Field.
Developments Began Only a
Few Months Ago.

Herington, Kan. Oct. 10.-Hering-
ton is oil mad today.
The first indication of oil in this for
mer wild cat" field was brought in
last evening when Skaer and Skaer
picked up pay sand at 1880 feet. The
well is filling with oil today.
The Harrington field began develop
ment only a short time ago. Seven
wells are being drilled around the city
now and many locations have been
laid out. All the acreage is under
lease and high prices have been paid
for land rights.
The Skaer and Skaer strike has
boosted prices wonderfully. Already
there is a good sale of royalties.
The Harrington field is under lease
mostly by Topeka, Wichita and Her
ington parties. Probably Topekans
own more acreage in this field than
men from any other city in the state.
The Harrington strike insures an ex-
tension of the Kansas oil field at least
twenty-five miles north of the present
limit -
The Skaer well is in section 10,
township Is. range 8.
Formations in the Harrington well
were similar to that encountered in
the Elbing- Peabody field. The first
report from the well was to the eff
feet that Skaer and Skaer had picked
up the Elbing and had a showing for
a producer
The fact that the drill has been sent
twenty-five feet into the sand is taken
as a hopeful sign that the pay Is not
a blister in the lime.
Scores of Topekans hold leases in
the Harrington field. Altho they knew
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
CHURCH is PROSPEROUS
Annual Report Is Made by First
Christian Board to Congregation,

The annual report of the First
Christian church, held at the meeting
Thursday night, shows the church to
be in the best condition in years. Dur
were obtained and a total of SLIGO
paid off on the mortgage. The pres
ent fund is $500. More than 81, 900
was raised in the Sunday school. The
Rev. r. A. Schell was reappointed
pastor for the coming year. Officers
elected are: David owen, George w.
McClung and c. L. Squires, elders; DIR.
w. B. Steward, IF. E. Brain. Frank
Leatherman, H. S. Boyer, w. Oliver.
Hugh Morland and David Carson,
deacons, and L. NJ. Pepwell, trustee.
1t was decided to begin a three
weeks evangelistic campaign Novenh-
Der 9. In charge of Doctor Schefn
assisted by the Rev. and Mrs. C.sfM.
Howe, of Perry, Ia. Meetings will be
held every night except Saturday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
Dedicate a service Club.

Junction City, Kan, Oct. 10.-The
100000 service club erected here by
the Catholic National war council will
be dedicated this evening. The club.
which will be dedicated to the use of
the soldiers of oFrt Riley and Camp
Funston, Is a large 2-story building
with auditorium, kitchen. dining room
and dormitories. 1t Is to be known as
the Bishop Cunningham club. in
memory of the Rev. ]. J. Cunningham,
who died recently after serving as
bishop of this diocese for quarter of
a century. The speakers will include
Col. George J. Cameron, commandant
at Fort Riley.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
HOME TOWN WAS LOSER
FredonIa Candidates Defeated IN
Women's Club Election.

ETedOnia Candidates Oc1eateQ IN
Women's Club Election.
Fredonia, Kan. Oct. 10.-Election
returns for the third district conven-
ton of the Kansas Federation of
Women's clubs took a peculiar turn
Thursday, throwing out both candi-
dates from the home town and putting
in an enthusiastically president.
Mrs. Mayme Titus, of Caney, was
elected president against two Fredonia
women.
The election shows that the fedora
ton women want to crush the rapidly
growing custom of electing a presi-
dent from the hostess city. 1t was
this same principle that defeated a
Junction City woman for the presi-
dency at the fifth district federation
held at Junction City last week, Civ
ing the honor to Mrs. Ed Arnold, of
Chapman. The clubs are not against
the Hometown" women but believe
that to establish such a precedent
would eventually sap the life of the
liberation.
The three-day session closed here
today. All reports revealed the splen-
did club and war work which has been
accomplished under the leadership of
the retiring president, Mrs. r. r. Ritz
man, Independence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
Morning t;rain Gossip.

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board Of Trade.)
Chicago, Oct 10.-Tbe Tribune: Grain
It was the belief of corn traders that
further upturn in prices would be Witness
ed II the weather map showed general rain
or snow over night. Yesterdays bulge
was due entirely to the over confidence of
the local operators. who failed to note
the persistent buying by commission
houses that had recently been active of the
selling side. Some of the leading shorts
finished covering their lines. part being
tai ken in Wednesday. After the close 1t was
said that the covering was induced by
the prospect Of wet weather. but in case
of a good rally the lines would be rein
stated While corn prices advanced as
much in Is minutes yesterday as they de-
elined In two hours. sentiment was radi-
cally bearish in many quarters. To some
the market acted rs tho It would have
dropped sharply had there been any. evil
denee of the hedging pressure. At times
the undertone was distinctly heavy. The
bulls are in the minority and TO a great
extent on the defensive. Their idea is that
while breaks are to be expected, few
/ days Of wet weather would cause a ma
terial change. in sentiment, and sharp
upturn would result. Spreading between
corn and oats Is becoming more popular.
December oats are being bought against
sales OF corn on prospect Of the differ
ence narrowing. At the close oats were
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
Kan.a. city Live stock Market.

Kansas City, Oct 1O.-HOGS-Receipts
5000. Market uneven, 25c TO 35c higher.
Bulk of sales, $14.75Q 1860; heavies. $500
q $50; medium weights, S15l59 1880
pigs S13.00@15.30.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000 and 800 calves.
Market steady to strong Heavy beef
@16.O0: common, S10.15dI2 Is; light good,
$13. 2OG17. 20; medium: S. 25@l3;25; heifers,
IS. OO6f6.35: calves, light, 81. 50@1700; feed
ers, Ss.50@ 1925; steckers. s575@9.6o.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000. Market steady
to lower. Lambs. $f3.O0616.0O: common,
81. OO112 so: yearling werners. $o50Q 1O. so
ewes, $5.T5M1.25: ewes. common, $1,000
$50: breeding ewes, $700014,0o; feeder
lambs, $11.0O@13.O0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
Chicago Live stock Market.

Market slow, steady to 25c higher. Heavy
$4,000 1880: medium, s1475G 1880; light
s14.75@1J75: lights. S14 25dl15 %: heavy
ing sows, $13.25G1375: pigs. s13. 75G15.00
CATTLE-Receipts 5000. Market slow
s11. OO0 1918: common. $S50@11.O 90: choice
lights. $1450G 1870; medium, Ss.Oo@14.5
heifers S6.50614.00: cows, $6.2Jm 2.I5; can
ers. 81 25G13OO: stoekers. s6.256ii0 20: west
ern range steers. ss.0o@15.oo; cows and
hcifers. S7.50612.50.
SHEEP-Receints 10000. Market unset:
M1a5O; ewes medium. choice, $65od $50
common, $3.00d6.0o; breeding ewes, $I0oQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
FRIENDS LOSE BY GOAL
Southwestern Victor in Hard Fought
Game When Referee Allows Point.

Wichita, Kan. Oct 1O.-Southwest-
ern college was victorious in a foot
ball game here today over Friends
university when Referee Cochrane al
lowed a goal kicked by Jennings after
a touchdown The final score was z
to s. The Quakers played havoc with
the Southwestern line for the first
three periods, repeatedly staging long
marches down the field only to lose
the ball on fumbles.
Southwestern made her lone touch
down in the last five minutes of play.
On Jennings's kick for goal there was
some dispute as to whether the ball
went over the cross bar or outside the
posts Referee Cochrane ruled that
the goal be allowed, giving Southwest
ern the game by a one point margin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-10-10
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago. Oct; 1o.-coRN--Rains and a
forecast of killing frosts led to higher
prices today for horn, Notwithstanding that
the bulk OF the crop everywhere has been
looked upon as matured and in no danger
from frost. Higher quota lions on hogs
counted somewhat as an additional element
Of strength. Buying, however. was not of
an aggressive character Opening prices.
which ranged from Ae to 11sc higher with
December 81. 235s to S1.24E and May 81 22S
to S1.22ta, were followed by a slight reac-
ton.
Later the market reacted owing more or
less to opinions that husking would be
stimulated by freezing temperatures. The
close vas unsettled; Ac to ls net lover.
with December 81 -22A to s1-22s and May
$121A to $1.21A.
OATS-Oats hardened in value with corn
After opening shade to &c up. including
December at TIC to 71kc, the market
scored further gains.
PROvISIONS-Preyisio were Nrmer
owing to upturn in the hog market Trade
tho lacked volume.
Commission houses and shorts were more
active buyers later influenced thru falling
off in the movement Of hogs to western
packing centers.
Kansas City Grain and Produce Market.
Kansas City, Oct. Observation-Disclosures