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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
KERENSKY APPEALS TO RUSSIA
Asks for Prompt Action to Aid That Ma
tion Out of Chaos.

Paris, Tuesday May 20 (By the Asso-
eiated Press).- "A. f. Kerensky, former
premier of Russia, and seven other mem
bers of the Russian constituent assem-
bly, and members Of the Parisien union
for the regeneration Of Russia, to-day
issued an appeal to the democracies Of
the world for prompt action with view
to helping Russia out of her present
chaotic condition. It proposes the or
ganizatiou of mission composed of del
egates from all the powers and including
representatives of organized labor, which
will go 10 Russia and explain to the
people and the different Russian gov
ernments the democratic aims they are
pursuing.
The appeal says
ut should be stated categorically that
the different governments repudiate the
idea of an Intervention likely to in
fringe upon the sovereign rights of Rus
sia"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
EXTENSION OF TINE
WILL BE GRANTED
Further Notes Are Being Prepared and
Cannot Be Completed By the Time
Limit on Thursday.

Paris, May 2l-Count Brockdorff
Rantzau, head of the German peace dele
CATION, has asked an extension Of time
for Germany to present her reply re-
garding the peace terms.
The count stated that further notes
were being prepared and that it would be
impossible to complete them by ] p. m.
Thursday, when the time limit IS up.
IL is believed, says the Hayas agency,
that the request for the extension will
be granted.
The note says the Germans desire more
time to study number of questions in
the treaty which they have not yet lad
an opportunity TO examine
There is no official intimation regard
ing the decision of the allied and asso-
ciated powers on the request.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21

us a war of high, dsinterested purpose,
in which all the free peoples Of the world
are banded together for the vindication
of right, war for the preservation OF
our nation and of all that principle and
purpose that we feel ourselves doubly
constrained to propose for its outcome
only that which is righteous and of ir-
reproachabIe intention, for our foes as
well as for our friends. The cause be-
ing just and holy the settlement must
be of like motive and quality. For this
we can fight, but for nothing less noble
or less worthy of our traditions
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
sAvoIE DIVORCE CASE HEARD.
Homer Savoie Contests Suit Brought on
Severity Grounds.

In county court to-day, most Of the
morning and part of the afternoon
was occupied with the testimony in the
divorce proceedings of Eva Savoie VS..
Homer Savoie, the grounds being intol-
cradle severity. Mr. Sayoie contested
the case. In cross-examination it was
brought out that Mrs. Savoie's reason
for not joining her husband in another
town was that she did not like the place
and that she did not want to give up
her job in Barre. An effort was made
by the defense to show that the respon-
sibility for any trouble was as much on
the part of the petitioner as anyone
The attorneys are w. A. Lord and John
W. Gordon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
PREMIER ORLANDO
GOES BACK TO ITALY
Will Confer with Members of Italian
Government on Certain Interior
and Foreign Questions.

Paris, Tuesday, May 20 (By the AS
sociated Pressl Premier Orlando of
Italy left Paris at s.25 this evening for
Rome, where he win confer with mem
bers Of the Italian government on GER
tain interior and foreign questions, ac-
cording to announcement. He will re.
turn to Paris on Friday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
STILL INVESTIGATING
And Some Good Evidence Said to Have
Been Unearthed in Broadwell Case.

During the past "a hours some val
liable new evidence is said to have been
in connection with the Broad
well murder case, which is now two
weeks and half old. 1t is understood
that this evidence has something TO do
with the mysterious automobile" which
was said to figure in the case. Detective
James X. Wood, who has been in Barre
for two weeks, returned early this morn
ing to Boston. Meanwhile the examina-
ton of witnesses in the case is continu
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
ONLY TWO DEFINITE BIDS.
Submitted for Construction of Two Su-
perdreadnoughts.

Washington, D. c.. May 2l.-only two
definite bids were received by the navy
department to-day for the construction
of the remaining two of the ten super
dreadnoughts authorized by Congress in
1916. The Newport News Shipbuiding
and Drydock company offered to build
one in As months for $2l ,9O0,0 900, and
the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation
one in 40 months for 22,5S0,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
AMERICAN OFFICERS
NOT VERY HOPEFUL
OF EARLY RETURN
According to Report in Paris, They Are
Inclined to Believe Their Stay in
Europe Will Be Prolonged.

Paris, May 81 tHavasl In addition
to the abandonment of the projected trip
to England of General Pershing, the
American commander -in-chief, several of
the higher American officers and certain
members of the American peace mis-
sion, according 70 reports, have given up
the idea of a return TO America in the
near future.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
GERMAN CABINET FLOUTS TREATY
AND POINTS OUTAlNERICA,S DUTY"
TOSTEP PLNANDHOLDALLZES BACK
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
DEBATE is ON
Action Is Expected to Be Taken During
the Day--Representative Little OF
Kansas Opened Argument For
the Amendment.

Washington, D. c., May 2l,--Consid-
GRAFTON of the equal suffrage constitu-
tional amendment resolution began in
the House shortly after noon to-day un-
der an agreement to close general debate
in two hours and with leaders expecting
vote Immediately afterwards.
In calling up the resolution Represen-
tatiye Mann, Republican, of Illinois,
chairman of the woman suffrage com
mittee, asked unanimous consent to ex-
tend the time for debate to 5 o'clock, but
Representative Ferris of Oklahoma re-
fused to agree. Representative Little,
Republican, of Kansas, opened the debate
with an address in support of the resolu
ton.
Washington, d. c., May 2l--The wom-
an suffrage resolution, before Congress
for more than 40 years, was taken up in
the House to-day as the first real work
of the extra session, Four hours of de-
bate and adoption Of the resolution be-
fore adjournment were planned.
The resolution is the historic Susan
B. Anthony draft proposing submission
to the states Of an equal franchise
amendment TO the constitution II was
adopted by the last House, 274 to 1856,
on Jan. 10, 1918, but twice failed in the
Senate, first by two votes and then by
one.
A large margin over the required two
thirds majority was predicted to-day
The vote was expected before 6 o'clock
With favorable action in the House re-
garded assured, Senate leaders also were
prepared to act promptly. They plan
to secure vote early next month, to
dispose of the resolution before work
begins on the peace treaty, appropria-
tion bills and other pressing measures
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
Never Again

"Going to get out here to stretch your
legs2' asked one man passenger Of an.
other as the train drew into station.
What place is this z asked the man
addressed
Albany"
mo. ! had one stretched here once"
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
MRS. WILSON DIDN'T FLY.
Did Not Make Trip Over Versailles and
Its Suburbs.

Paris, May 2l,A statement appeared
in one of the Paris morning papers to-
day to the effect that Mrs. Wilson, wife
of the president, had made trip yes
terday in an airplane over Versailles and
its suburbs. This statement was author
itatively denied this morning at Presi-
dent Wilson's Paris residence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
More Power Facilities Needed.

Atlantic City, N. j., May 2l-George
Otis Smith, director Of the geological
survey, Washington, to-day described
the need Of the United States for ad-
ditional power facilities, in an address
before the annual convention of the Ma
tional Electric Light association.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21

Berlin May 20"Germany declines to sign the peace terms
laid before because they spell the economic destruction political
dsonor moral degradation of the entire German nation not
only the present but also for still unborn generations
statement authorized by the cabinet this morning through the
Associated Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
He Knew.

Teacher Don't you know that punctu-
alton means that you must pause?
Willie-'Course | do. An auto driver
punctuated his tire front of our house
Sunday and he paused for half an hour
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
Family Resemblance.

"Contentment," remarked Shinbone,
"am mighty fine thing; de only trou-
bic bout it is it's kin o hahd to 'stin.
guish from jes' plain laziness. Boston
Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
Rules Don't Always Work.

Dumb as the oyster is, he frequently
gets into a hot place. Boston Tran
script.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
ASK PERSONAL HEARING
On Application for Sim Feiners to Be
Heard in Paris.

Paris, May 81. The American repre-
sentatives of Irish societies, who now
are in Paris, have requested President
Wilson to give them a personal hearing
on the application they desire to have
made to the British government for per
mission for Edward DeValera and other
Sim Fen leaders to come to Paris to
present Ireland's case to the peace con-
ference. Their request was originally
made to Secretary of State Lansing and
by him referred to the president.
A Paris dispatch reported that the re-
quest had been transmitted TO the Brit
ish authorities, but that refusal by
the British government was anticipated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-21
Statement Authorized by German Cabinet Points
Out That Germany Has moral Right" to Com
piance With General Promises Made 1t, and
Also Has Wel-Defned Claim.
ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED
ON WILSON'S IA POINTS

Count Won BrOckdorff -Rantzau, Head of the Ger
man Delegation Appealed To-day for More
Time in Which Germany Can Prepare Note
to Be Submitted to the Allies = The Request
Will Probably Be Granted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12

when they were released on April 3
from Waupuu was voiced by the police
yesterday.
The quartet, with two other anarch-
lists, were ordered released from the
penitentiary by the state Supreme
Court OF Wisconsin after a rehearing
of their case ~ The. hcay.
The anarchists were sentenced on a
charge of attempt to inctte to Kill.
Their attorney, after they had been In
prison two years. appealed to the
higher court and contended the an
arch hists had been sentenced not on the
original charge. but on one OF conspi-
racy against the government.
The Milwaukee department OF JUS
ticc was notified OF the impending re-
lease. Henry Stroud, chief OF the bu-
reau OF investigation there, wired
Washington. requesting authority to
swear out warrants for the deportn
ton OF the prisoners upon their liberia
ton.
No answer was received until the
day following their release. Then
Stroud appeared before Judge lands
in Chicago and secured the warrants.
In the meantime the prisoners were
discharged from prison.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
GLASS SAYS PEEK LIED.
Resignation, Of Industrial Board Fails
to End Quarrel.

Washington, May 12.--Charges made
yesterday by George w. Peek, chair
man of the recently dissolved indus
trial board, that Secretary Glass had
taken n stand on the boards efforts to
agree on prices on necessities in "di-
rect contradiction to his stand when
addressing the president" today
brought a. sharp reply from the secre-
tary
The secretary said the board had
done precisely what II was warned not
to do. and the action was rcpudlated
by him as contrary to public policy
and the law.
''Mr. Peek knows" said Mr.. Glass.
that l have never suggested such ac-
ton as that taken by the Industrial
board. hence his reference to me on
this point perverts the actual truth"
MIR. Peek reviewed the efforts Of the
board to agree on prices, referred at
length to the controversy with Dircc-
tor General Hines over steel prices,
which ended with the resignation OF
the board, and declared that the pub
lie would demand an explanation of
the wrecking apparently on the OBJ
stinancy Of n single individual OF n
plan of such apparent national value
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
Mouthy Attack
on United States
By a Brazilian

Rie de Janerio, Sunday. May IL
Ansattsck upon the United States Is
made by Madeiros De Albuquerque
generally considered one OF the IeadinI
journalists OF Brazil, in u long inter-
view printed today in Noite. Senior
Albuquerque, who has just arrived
from the United States, says
II return from the United States
with much enthusiasm for England
Italy, France, Belgium, Japan. and per
haps above all. Mexico"
He accuses the United States OF
'fomenttng revolutions I'm Mexico" and
says that Brazil is considered 10y the
United states only as possible fu-
ture colony" He adds:
The United States wants to obtain
as part OF the payment OF the debt of
France and England n bond for BraZil's
occasion We fail to meet the interest
will do TO us as she has done to central
American nations
Senior Albuquerque bclittles the part
the United States took In the war. say
inG the only American victory was the
battle at st. Mthiel, which, he says.
was gained with England artillery
and French aviators." and attacks the
censorship which he remarks has pre-
vented these and other facts from be-
coming known" He attacks the Mon.
roe doctrine and President Wilson rid
iculIng the presidents activities in the
peace conference. He concluded by
saying:
The United States is incontestibly
the pressure of tomorrow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12

st. Johns, n. T., May IA landing
party from the United States cruiser
Chicago today began TO prepare a
stretch of field in Quidividi valley as a
landing place and mooring grounds for
the navy dirigible CO, which is to
make a test cruise here from Cape May
this week.
Whether the big gas bag will be
started overseas after the arrival here
will not be decided until she lands.
Cooperation between the weather
service set up by the British Air min
istry for the contenders in $4,000 in
tercontinental flight, and that of the
United States navy for the flying boat
and dirigible expedition, have become
closer as the time to start approaches.
The British fliers facing the contin-
ued delay because of low pressure con-
ditions over the Atlantic. are perfect
ing their preparations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
Restauranteur Killed.

Chicago, May 12.-Edward Vitroni
proprietor of a restaurant, and school
mate in Italy of Enrico Caruso. noted
tenor. died at a hospital today, as the
result of blow on the head while on
his way home with mis- wirc.
vitroni had just left his restaurant
where banquet had been given in
honor Of Caruso. who sang in concert
here yesterday, when, according to
Mrs. vitroni. he was attacked by
James C. Franckenstein, a chauffer.
Other witnesses to the affair told
the police that F'rankenstein did not
strike Vitroni. who was engaged In an
argument with a stranger.
Frankenstein. who was detained at
police headquarters, said Vitroni fell
and struck his head against the side
walk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
LUCKY THIRTEENTH HOME.
Sh'esso Greets Famous Regiment Of
Railway Engineers.

Chicago. May 12--The Thirteenth
regiment engineers, recruited in Chi
cago from all districts of the central
west. including Iowa, returned home
today and passed in review thru lanes
OF cheering thousands.
1t was the lucky Thirteenth" that
played leading role in the remarkable
campaign that transformed "streaks
OF rust into efficient railroads over
which American troops were hauled t.,
the Eateway OF the battle front in
France.
The regiment was made up largely
from employees OF the Atchison. Topeka
& Santa Fe; Chicago Great Western:
lllinoA Central: Chicago. Milwaukee
& St..sPHuls Chicaso.t& 4 Northwestern
and Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific.
Many middle west railroad afficials
were in the reviewing detail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
ARREST THREE FOR
CAPITAL ROBBERY
M. r. Pharrer. Assistant Cashier Iowa
State Bank, Lloyd Patton and Laura
Jones' Charged With Theft of $4,000
Cash and Bonds From That Des
Moines Bank Last March.

Des Moines, May I'm. r. Phar-
State Bank, here, and two other men
and woman have been arrested in
connection with the theft Of more than
$42,0 in casn and Liberty bonds from
the bank March 25. Sheriff John Grif-
fin announced today.
Pharmer, who is 35 years old, had
been connected with the bank for nine
years. Others arrested are Lloyd Pat
ton, S3. Des Moines; Robert Don Car
los, 10, Liberty, Mo-, and Laura Jones,
alias Liz Christie, Des Moines. 1t is
charged plans for the robbery were
made in the woman's home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
COMMISSION FIRM EXPELLED.
Rappal Bros. Accused Of Collecting
$4,000 Extra From Shippers.

Chicago, May 12.-The live stock
commission firm of Rappal Bros. &
Quinn in the Union Stock Yards, one
of the oldest and largest in the yards,
has been expelled fromsmembership in
the Live Stock Exchange.
The action was taken following in :
yestigation by board Of inquiry of
a report said to have been made by
government investigators charging the
firm was overcharging shippers for
feed, the overcharge amounting to $780,
900 in the last year alone, 1t Is said
The commission firm handles $780,
100000 worth of live stock year.
Large amounts of feed are necessary
for the great stocks of animals. The
feed is obtained on requisition from
the Union Stock Yards Company anu
billed to the shipper.
Comparison of the books of the I'M
ion Company and of the commission
firm are reported to have shown the
$4,000 overcharge. 1t is said that at
the hearing conducted by the Live
Stock Exchange the firm pleaded
guilty. whereupon it's membership in
the exchange, without which the firm
cannot do business was taken up.
Lawrence L. Frederick J. Jr., John
H. and Symon p Rappal were cx-
PEELED. John r. Quinn, the junior
member, apparently was held lesa
cuipabie. He was suspended for not To
exceed a year.
Quinn became member OF the firm
only a few months ago. He is one OF
the speculator figures of the yards. Ten
years ago he drove cattle for Rappal
Brothers. His rise was steady. He
became known as one Of the shreWdest
live stock secoulators in Chicago
The four brothers have been in busi-
ness for over thirty years.
Everett Brown. president Of the Live
Stock Exchange, refused last night ia
make any comment.
| ~ do not wish. to say anything that
may injure the interests Of anybody
concerned" said Mr.. Brown. II have
been instructed to. make public no de-
tails of the inquiry and, action Of the
exchange. IT is contrarysto our rAllcy!'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
Naval plane. Reach Trepassey.

!Trepassey, N. F.. May -12.--The
American naval aviators participating
in the transatlantic fight took a
long breath Sunday while mechanics
swarmed over the flying boats. repair
ing and returning the huge machines
for the 1,200-mile dash TO the Azores,
the next leg in the long leap overseas.
Commander John II. Towers. COM
manding the n. G. venture, kept his
eyes aloft until sunset and the crews
Of the n. C.-1 and n. C.-3 held them
selves ready at a minutes notice to
board the planes and swing up.
Repairs Are Completed.
Had the trail OF the gale swerved
before 6 o'clock. New York time,
Towers was prepared to call his men
to the air. Minor repairs on the
planes were completed soon after
noon. The overhauling of the N. C.-1
revealed broken aeleron and also
u leaky gravity tank Both were
fixed promptly and a shift made in
the propeller Of each plane for in
creased speed.
The collision between the N. C.-1
and launch as the plane landed Sat
urday merely scraped the paint. The
fuel and oil tanks of both flying boats
were filed from the steamship Aroo-
stock, and the planes moored to buoys
nearby. swaying and bobbing in the
wind as tho eager to be away.
Crews to Be Reduced.
Commander Towers yesterday de-
cided, it was said. to reduce the crews
to five on each plane, instead of keep
ing six on the N. C.-1 and seven on
the N. ca.
The Americans now believe 1t Is
likely that the Azores will be reached
in eighteen hours instead Of twenty. as
scheduled.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-05-12
BOMB PLOT Barred IN CHICAGO.
Wholesale Sabotage Set for July as
Deportation Protest.

S0POTtdNlOu VEoS0SSs
Chicago, May ia nation wide
campaign of terror including series
of bomb outrages on July 4, Is believed
to have been nipped at it's inception
with the capture of the four notorious
anarchists arresteds early yesterday
morning by Detectives Egan and Nc
Donough
In their possession was found liter
ature indicating that Independence
Day had been marked for wholesale
uprising of anarchists to liberate i'm
prisoned anarchists and radicals and
as a protest against the deportation
Of reds.
It was thought by the federal au-
thorities following the arrest that the
prisoners might possibly be connected
with the recent "Gimbel bomb" affair,
in which bombs were sent to a score Of
the leading officials and citizens OF
the country.
A lengthy examination of the pris-
oners. however, revealed to the author
tiles that the anarchists could not have
actively participated In the plot. They
have all been recently released from
the. Wisconsin state prison at Waupun.
They had been sentenced to twenty
Ave years imprisonment for alleged
completely in the bomb explosion in
September, 1917 at milwaukee,, In
which nine policemen and woman
were killed.
They are Marie and Pasquale Mar
dIni, husband and wife. and their g.
year -oId son, Reno, and Joe Fratiffe
and Adolphine Fratesi. Marie Nardini
u. ~ IN, y11 a.
ical circles as queen of the anarch-
lists"
cral officials at Washington. to act to-
ward the deportation Of the anarchists