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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10
SILVER BEING SHIPPED
BY Il. S. TREASURY
More Than IFS Bushels of Silver Dollars
to Be Melted Into Bullion for
Export to India

Washington, d. c., Feb l0.-~Alore than
l25 bushels of silver dollars We're shipped
to-day from the treasury vaults to the
Philadelphia mint to be melted into bull
lion for export to India.
This was one of the shipments which
have taken $205, 100000 from the vaults
in recent months to be melted down and
exported to the allies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10
New Field for Women.

Dr. John A. Kolmer, eminent chief Of
the laboratories of the polytechnic and
municipal hospitals in Philadelphia and
professor in the school OF medicine at
the University of Pennsylvania, says:
Woman has gained a foOthold in the
laboratory now, and she will never lose
it. And this increase in the technicians
has come to stay, because woman has
picked or rather been picked for a field
that grows more and more fertile. / am
willing to predict medical men who come
home from the war will find a great
thing to pursue further in research.
Army experience is teaching splendid les
sons. All of this cannot help rejecting
itself later in womans progress
Mss Elsie High Of PhnniNville, who
is tipping bloods to be bottled and sent
overseas, was one of the first girls 10
answer her country's call. Indeed she
was very much at home in the big hos
pita at Fort Mcpherson when the stir
ring news came from over there that il
would he possible for American soldiers
here in training to give their good, strong
blood to the boys in France who had so
freely spent their own, Tipping the pneu-
monia germ is d very important work
being done in the camps by the girls just
now.
In Fort Mcpherson, Ga. Miss Elsie
High. formerly of Phunixville, Pa, is
bottling soldier blood to be shipped over
seas that it may flow into the veins of
American heroes whose life blood has
soaked the fields Of France
Way down in Camp Travis, Tex, a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10
GUNS TURNED
ON SPARTACANS
Eight Persons Killed and 40
Injured in Berlin
Disorder
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
MADE UP THE MOB
They Were Commanded by
Former Chief Of Police
Eichhorn

Zurich, Switzerland, Feb. l0.--Grave
Spartacan disorders broke out in Berlin
on Saturday evening, according TO ad.
vices received here. Soldiers and sailors,
commanded by former Chief of Police
Eichhorn, are reported to have occupied
Alexander Platz and government troops
opened fire upon them, eight persons be-
ing killed and 40 wounded, it is said.
German censorship is Withholding details
of the trouble.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10
Snow Substitute for Eggs.

Snow is an excellent substitute for
eggs, either in buildings or cake, includ-
ing pancakes, Two large spoonfuls will
supply the place of one egg and the ar
ticle it is used in will be equally good.
This is useful piece of information, es-
pecially as snow often falls at the season
when eggs are highest in price. The
snow may be taken up from any clean
spot before il is wanted The sooner it
is used the bette
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10

pound ever since and give you my pei
mission to publish this letter, Mis-
Flo KELLY, 476 So. 14th ST., Newark
N. J.
The reason this famous root and her
remedy, Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetabl
Compound, was so successful in Mis-
Kelly's case was because it went to til
root of her trouble, restored her TO
normal healthy condition and as aresul
her nervousness disappeared,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10

TO Take Snne 1rom Cloth.
Some number zero sand paper, little
and warm water, damp cloth
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-02-10

down and got S
weak ! could hardl
stand, and had head
aches every day.
tried everything
could think Of an
was under q ply
sician's care for tw
years. A girl frienI
had used Lydia L
Pinkham's Vege
table Compoundan
she told me abou
it, From the frs
day / took It'll begal
to feel better an,
now | am well an.
able to do most an,
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have been recon
mending the Cor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
MEXICAN CONSUL GENERAL
DENIES RED CONNECTION
Ramon r. do Ncgri Declares That
Enemies Of Southern Republic
Responsible.
NOT CONDUCTING PROPAGANDA
Claims His Government Has Been
Shown In False Light and Is Not
Guilty OF /. w. w. Work in United
States.
ley \ ssoriatctlP Press

NEW YoREN Nov. 16-Denial that
Mexico is connected in any way with
radical groups in this country, was
made tonight in n statement issued
by Mamon p dc d. NeGIl. consul. general
the State Department vcccntly was
called to u letter from Consul de NeSri
to Flavia Borqucz. Mexican Senator.
indorsing the principle of "nationali-
cation"
II a: am surprrised:" ,hs statement stat. men.
abnse n paT to my ,sef mas nsSd
the authorities OF the republic of
Mexico in u. false light and in which
my. country and the various asitators
and interests now engaged in Il CON
Spiracy against Mexico. to show us in
authorities and basic principles upon
cal str"e,ure IF this a" country 1ns p'' are
founded Nothing can be further from
the truth and our aims.
concerned the Federal agents did not
reveal any underground work. as the
letter referred 10 was read in pub
was published in all Mexico City news
papers on November G.
bona So anT Wh" psrTseS my letter
word and spirit. will have to say thai,
there is nothing in it tending TO prove
that am in any way Interested i'll
although 1 am deeply concerned with
the Mexican social revolution. and. as
an official of the constitutional gov
eminent. j am in duty bound to follow
lis accomplishments and developments
Let me say once for all that Mexico
is not conducting any propaganda in
the United States. nor has any sum
whatsoever been appropriated for such
purpose: and is not in any way con-
necled with the !. w w. Bolshevists
or any other radical group of this or
any other country OF the world
Il am sincere friend OF the people
and the government of the IInited
states. have given the best years
or my life to bring about better UNI
Outstanding, closer relations CONNER
ciai intercourse and loyal and ever
lasting amity between our two coun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
POSSE OF LOGGERS SEEK
AGITATORS OF l. w. w.
Declared Two Known to Have particle
pntcd In Shooting arc Hiding
In Valley.

CENTHALIA. WASH, Nov. ia
left here this morning for Hannaford
Valley. eighteen miles northeast of
number of Industrial Workers of the
World who are believed to have par
ticipatcd in the shooting of members
of the American Legion during the
Armisticc Day parade last Tuesday.
Bert Bland, believed by the authori-
killed Warren Grimm, commander OF
the local American Legion post. OH
.trmiSticc Day, and q man named Han
sen. also suspected of completely In the
shooting. are reported to be among
those hiding in the valley.
Hansen was named In an alleged
confession OF l.. Roberts. an !. w. w,
as having been in the group which
fired on the Ccntralia paradcrs.
Little was made public today re-
SardinG reported clash yesterday be-
tween two posses and alleged l. w.
WIS.
Reports said one posse member said
to be John Hancy, Il ranchcr of TcIlino.
Wash. aged forty-nine. fell during the
shooting. Today it was stated Haney
was dead and his body lying near a
cabin with the radicals inside repell-
ing all attempts of the former soldiers
to reach it
y posse of forty men today secured
the country in the neighborhood of
Yesterdays light, and Il special detail
recovery of Hancy's body. Members
OF the first posse said it was probable
tn" recovery OF IIaney'S BODY would he
attended bylfurther bloodshed because
OF the fact that he fell within 100 yards
OF hunters cabin. where the l. W.
The place is surrounded by dense
woods. Every outlet IL being guarded
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
CHILD LABOR DECREASES
REMARKABLY IN AMERICA
More Than 40 Per Cent Falling on
in Number OF Children in
Industry.
GREATEST CHANGE is IN SOUTH
In Dixie's Cotton Mills More Than
30 Per Cent deduction Has Been
Observation-Disclosures Court VIII
Sustain Tax Provision.
fBv Associated Press.

w A II NC TON. Nov. l6.-Child
labor in the United States has de-
creased more than 40 per cent since
the child labor tax provision OF the
revenue act went into enec. April
% last This act levied tax OF 10
per cent on the net earnings of plants
employing children under fourteen
years old or between fourteen and ak
teen for more than eight hours I'm
the production of commodities enter
ing Interstate commerce.
Reports of internal revenue bureau
agents, il was announced today. in.
dictate that the greatest decrease has
occurred in the cotton mill industry
OF the Southern States where. 1t was
said, more than So per cent OF the
mills now are operating on basis
cha; eSempts them from the child
labor tax.
Marked reduction in child labor also
was reported. 1t was said. in tho coal
mining and canning industries. many
pants, particularly cotton mills, have
discharged all children under sixteen
years OF age. the report said. rather
than adjust the operations 30 an eight, /
hour day.
Action % employers in avoiding the
tax liability, i; was said. indicated 4
general expectation that the cons,i-
tutionality OF the provision will be
upheld by the Supreme Court when
II comes up December &. on appeal
from Il permanent Injunction granted
by the North Carolina District Cour,
last Nav.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17

! CHICAGO. Nov. l6.--Unless tho coal
strike is settled and miners go back &C
work within the next ten days. the
country will be face to face with the
most serious fuel shortage III its his
tory, il was predicted today by mem
bers of the Central Western regional
coal committee. Since the strike was
called no coal has been produced by
small producers. operated by nonunion
men. is inconseQuential when the needs
Of the entire country are greatest,
The supply is being rapidly de-
; Western committee. We have de-
cided it is necessary to hold up de-
liveries except in cases of great emer-
7. W. Proctor. chairman OF another
regional committee. said stores were
scant. and that only 1000 cars We're
at Chicago tcrminaLs. His entire dis
industrial plants of the region will
be in a precarious position within a
comparatively shHrt time" he said
commonly supposed. The people will
get most of the coal from now on
industrial plants may have TO close.
The people must not be allowed 10
Many big coal-mine operators do
not feel that an agreement will re-
suit from the Washington conference.
4 few arc optimistic. others are silent,
but most of them. are pessimistic.'
Reports from Iowa show scores of
small towns. are already suffering an
wood is being burned, There are only
Il few localities in tho state where
coal IN quantities can be secured. Corn
makes excellent fuel. and it was said
homes. Reports show there are
Ie0oooo tons of hard coal at Mime
sofa, North and south Dakota Most
OF IL Will be used for heating hotels,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
COAL SUPPLY ON HAND
ENOUGHFOR 1ODAYS
Country Faces Most Serious Shortage in History Unless
Miner Strike Is Settled Within Next Few
Days, Officials Claim.

hospitals. residences and in supplying
municipal lighting plants.
char gares obtained from operators IN
in the New River field We're produc,
ing coal at as per cent of the normal
output, that the output in the Central
West Virginia fields was small, and
that only few mirf<s in the kanawh a
fields were working.
There is no coal shortage III West
suit of the recent strike of soft-coal
miners" said Il. l.. Lewis. secretary of
the Ne New River Coal Operators Asso-
West Virginia has helped to prevent a
serious shortage in Central and East
ern markets because nonunion mines
one-half of the normal output"
approximately 1900 coal miners in
Kansas are idle and not mine is in
operat ton according to reports to-
serious that many towns may be COM
PEELED to shut down light ana water
plants. In Emporia and Atchison
street car service has been suspended.
Governor Allen has called Il confer
encc with representatives of miners in
Kansas city. at which he will make
over the mines il the men will agree
to resume work. Should the miners re-
fuse the Governor intends to go ahead
with his plan and call for volunteers
II was estimated that about 5000
coal miners are still on strike in the
state of washington. The coal situa-
tion in the state is not acute. as there
is coal for all purposes for another
month.
\ drastic order promulgated by the
public service commission curtailins
tries Went into effect in every city
and town in Indiana today No miners
nave returned TO work since the strike
was called and every mine in the State
is closed,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
FRANCS BEING EXCHANGED
FOR AMERICAN SECURITIES
Millions Invested In Oil stocks and
Jewels by Wealthy Men
in France.
Thy Universal Service.

PARIS. Nov. l6.-Millions CT francs
a week are being exchanged on the
Paris bourse for American securities,
and the government is so conccfnc cd
al the situation, which is aiding the
already sensational depreciation OF The
paper franc. that n curb may be put
on foreign investment
AS a last resort the bourSc may be
closed 10 foreign securities.
Immediately the franc began 20 fall
hundreds OF men who had made their
fortunes in the war began rush TO
unload their coin upon anything that
seemed unlikely TO depreciate in value
M ~! We're sHnk in oil stocks and a
resulted from the boom in trading.
American industrials. American mines,
American rails, IL doesn't matter what
sort OF stock it is, just as long as il
isn't European.
Jeweiry stores are almost denuded of
hlsh-priced gems by miliionaires, who
overnight If they Keep their money
In hard cash. Pictures, pearls, an
tiquas are being purchased in un-
hieaTu-or quantities. AS result. Paris
DAY soon TO come when the bottoms
oil their Golfers will be in sight.
n AL measures OF the government. all
| appeals 10 patriots TO keep their money
IN the country and thus help the frame
10 rise, have been unavailing. II is
known IN, that tho government despair
the flood OF French money crossing
the water. Whether these regulations
could ever be enforced Is doubtful.
significant feature OF the situation
rs the startling growth and exhaustion
or American banking institutions in
france. To mention only three Of
1hese-the National City the Guaranty
trust ana the Farmers Loan and Trust
nave all begun policy OF European
expansion. and branches OF America n
banks with alert Tanks in charge are
appearing in almost every big city in
france. The American and French
METHODS OF banking are SO radically
different that this may mean reyolu.
tion in French banking customs.
EStab!ished originally for the period
OF the war American banks in Frarce
now announce that they are here
very much hcre-for the period OF the
peace.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
PLANS TO CONFER
WITH PRESIDENT
AS TO NEXT MOVE

dent before the Senate reconVenes to
take up the final reservations to the
treaty and expects TO obtain from
him a final word on the form OF reser-
vations he will accept. The confer
ence was arranged at Senator Hitch
cocks request, after seeing number
of Democratic leaders.
With definite outcome OF the con-
troversy this week-either by dead
lock or reserved ratihcation-the ad :
iournment of the special session OF
Congress-. tonight seemed assured.
With the cloture rule in effect the
Senate tomorrow will take up thes two
remaining committee reservations and.
after disposal of dozens of individual
reservations, reach the last stage OF
ratification resolutions.
House Members Seek Rest.
With final action on the treaty, ad-
journment sine die of the session which
began May 10. is planned before the
new and long session begins two
weeks from tomorrow. All members
are hoping for few days reet.
What the House will do while the
Senate is in the last stage of the
treaty fight had not been determined
today. The railroad bill will he taken
up again tomorrow and probably
day. Not much will be done after
that. If forced TO wait for the Senate's
action on the treaty, House leaders
hope members may leave under a gen
tleman's recess agreement"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
B0LSHEVIST DELEGATES
ARRIVE FOR CONFERENCE
EsthOnian Troops Will Guard Inour
Representatives TO balkans States,
Convention in Dorput
LRy Assoclatcd Pr.ss.l

DOEPAT, ESTHONIA. Nov. lG-The
Ionr Bo!sheyist representatives head
ed By n. Litvinoff. former Russian
am nasssdor 10 Great Britain, arrived
mere TO-DAY to attend the Baltic states
conference. Cornmodious and comfort
ape quarters nave been prepared for
ing IN street in the suburbs Tho
nii!d!ns: WHICH was formerly used as a
G5n:Laren,s clinic. will be guarded by
The Esthonlan Foreign Minister
announced today that the Bolshevist
ae.egates VIII be seauestered and not
ptEHiltcd 10 see any one in privat g
without special authorizations. The
ishstn Of NJ Ltyinoff's sojourn here
70 not kho"n. lie may proceed IN a
day, or two 70 CopcMhagen 10 discuss
Win entente representatives, an ex.
cHhhge % prisoners and other utics-
ttons. Inc question Of an arm!stice
u IS believed, VIII he held in abcv-
ancc pendins the outcome o. IN.
Copenhagen conference
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
CLAIM THAT JORDAN MOTT
LIVES ON PACIFIC ISLAND
ar1ndien OF Millionaire New YsrL
Citizen Shyn lie VIII Devote
Life TO Writing.
LEY Universal ssrvicel

Los ANGELES CAL, Nov Ia
Jordon Lawrence Mott Ill. grandson
OF the late millionaire founder OF the
sensational elopement in May. 1912
with beautiful Mrs Frances Hewitt
Bo~ne, young society matron Of
FluShlng, created stir that became
worldw:de. has been located. with Mrs,
BOVINE at Avalon. Catalina Island.
according to reports received here to-
day.
Seen on Catalina Island which
ICES about thirty miles out OF
Iorneo and was devoting himself 10
Los Angeles harbor Moot was said 10
nave announced that he had ere.
writing.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
ACTION BY PASTORS
MAY BE CONTESTED
-onfinned Ernln Elrst !

industry on the part of every one. IN
order that the things now Untouched
may be brought into fruitfulness, he
stated. Man has not come 10 his full
viii grow and grow by labor. The nos
stbilities OF controlling nature. he said.
should be studied.
Among The visitors TO the Methodist
Conference is the Rev. w. Mack Lee,
OF East Norfolk, the cook and body
guard OF General Robert h. Lee. This
colored minister is eishty-four years
near Norfolk. He has been present a;
every Methodist Conference held in the
SOUTH AN2nt.c states for several years.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
THOUSANDS IN GOTHAM
WILL GO ON MILK STRIKE
Bo!cott Shall Last Three Days a Week,
Middle-C Class Consumers I'm
New York Decide.
fKy Associaisd Press

NEW YORK, Nov. l6.-NIorc than
oee.Ouo consumers in Greater New York
TOMORROW are expected to go on Il
milk strike" as 4 demonstrate OF;
the ability of the consumer to or
garze.
No reduction in price is expected to
result from the boycott, which is 10
he directed by the city parliament of
the community councils OF national de-
tense. Only children under Seven years
OF age and invaiids are exempted from
the strike order" which provides that
week.
Our main object, of course is to
organize the consumers and prepare
them to take collective action to pro-
tcct their own interests" Or. Albert
Shields, director OF the boycott, said
today. The great middle class, up to
the present, has been satisfied with
paying the bills and suffering in ST.
lence, while capital and labor waged
war with one another. The tide has
now turned and the middleman's hat
also is in the ring.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
TREATY SCRAP OF PAPER,
LONDON PAPER DECLARES
Bottom Knocked Ont of League of
Nations by Reservations of u. 8.
Senate, 1t Says.
fBy Universal Service.

LONDON, Nov l6.-"The bottom has
been Knocked out OF the league OF
nations, and, since the treaty de-
pended for sanction upon the league.
the former becomes a scrap of paper
says the Daily Express, commenting
editorially on the United States Sem
ate's action Saturday in adopting ten
reservations.
That" 1t continues lis the conse-
quencc OF the American Senate's pa
ihet!c attempt 10 set back the clock
and restore the United States to isola-
ton. The action may convulse Europe.
but u cannot reisolate America
The idea or a new peace treaty be-
tween America and Germany Is i'm
possible. We expect that after costly
and embi.tering delays the treaty and
The league viii be ratified"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
FiREMEN RESCUE MANY
Occupants Of Nashville once BuiIdinu
Trapped by Flames Brought
Out Ladders

NASHVILLE. TENN. Nov ,sor.
fireman was hurt. another was over
come by smoke and score Of men
here today when the hasenrnn, go
ground Moor Of downtown office
building were Quilted BY fire
cued by the nremcn, who cer,i.j 30
TO safety with the aid o, ladders Tta
h ae,d broke se. GU, in nc basement and nd
fspioiy spread 70 the main floor Of
men could check the flames. The loss
TO the building viii exceed $50 400
Two stores ana an ice cream parIor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
ClEMENCEAU MEN WIN
Reports From Seven French Election
Di"tricts show Six Were
Chosen.

PARIS. Nov 16.-Eiection results in
seven districts late tonight ar. re.
ported to show that six members OF
elected
Three-ffths of the vote had been cast
by ! y. NJ. the weli-to-do districts
seeking 10 counteract the activity OF
the extremists. No disorders have been
reported.
Paris cast an unpreceueutedly heavy
vote. For instance, in one ward o. 600
of tho 10000 voters inscribed on thc
lists had cast their ballots by $50
o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
LOUVRE WILL BUY PAINTING
France Taking Up National Subscrip.
ton TO Purchase Masterpiece
for S20O,OOO.
tBy un.ver.al service.l

PARIS. Nov. 1S.-Courbet's master
20 be the largest painting in the world,
which was rejected by the Salon OF
1929, then sold for $1,000 and bought
the Louvre for $500. oOo.S AS the Louvre
mas only $4,000 at its disposal, a ma
aiohai SUBSCRIPTION has been opened In
the masterpiece in France
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
MAYNARD READY FOR FLIGHT
"F3ying Pnrssn" to Start on Co,.,
Trip Within Eight
LRy Associated Press.

:, NEW fORp, Nov. l6.--Lieutenant q,
W. Maynard, winner of the recent
trahscontinental air race, announced
tooay that he expects to start within
Inc next eight days on his attcmpt m
a one-stop flight from coast 10 coast
lie hopes TO cover 1000 miles or bel.
Tic Hav!land plane, which has hnen
named the Greyhound
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
Police Raid !. w. w. U.lI

ENAIu w, W.
OMAHA. NEB.. Nov. 1G.-FoliowinE
n public expression of defiance OF tho
police forces by the 7. w. W. orEani-
zation in this city. who sent word TO
police headauarters to come and get
them II they dared, squad Of police
and military descended upon the ped"
headquarters today and arrested
seventeen men, who were in the midst
OIL discussion of political and eco
nomical evolution and revolution.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-17
PARIS PRISONS PROFITEER
French Traitor. CailInux. In Charged
mo France Day for
Maintenance.
lHy universal serrice. !

:, PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE high cost of
!NihS mas invaded even the prisons
FAUX who is awaiting trial on The
charge Of intriguing with Germany, has
sScen Obliged. il is said, to pay 200
francs day for his maintenance in
private room in the Sante prison.