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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
ONE OTHER PLANT
ADDS ITS STRENGTH
But There Is Not Enough Electricity to
Garry the Entire Load and So Mont
pelier and Part of Barre
Shut Down

All the Montpelier granite manutac-
turing plants were closed down to-day
and a small percentage of Barre's were
included in the roll which could not oper-
ate because of the shortage of electric
power. Waterbury and Northield plants
started up this morning after being
closed down yesterday, and the Capital
city firms were compelled to take their
first RECESS on account of the inadequate
supply of electrical power.
Last evening plant No 4, known as
the Cory, Deavitt & Frost power plant
located in East Montpelier, was put into
operation with the result that the cur
rent was somewhat stronger this morn
ing over that of yesterday, which was
far below normal and hardly sufficient to
keep the wheels revolving. This addi-
tional power does not, however, give
much relief from the present situation
and thus far no signs of permanent inn
proyement have appeared. 1t now looks
as if the granite industry will be ham
pered for considerable time, unless the
Tenney service makes decided effort
to furnish it's customers better service
Though it is realized by the granite
manufacturers that the water supply is
very inadequate at the present time, it is
the popular belief that it is the duty OF
the electric company to meet the de,
mands of it's customers if there is pos.
sibIe way To this end H. 7. Sands
general manager of the Tenney company
arrived from Boston last night and to,
day reviewed the situation with Supt
G, F. Millar OF the local Office and the
secretary of the Granite Manufacturers
association. Athol r. Bell. These three
men were busy the entire forenoon en-.
deavoring to meet the demands of the
consumers
This afternoon at 2 o'clock General
Manager Sands, H. ID. Larrabee of Mont,
pelier and C. F. Millar of Barre were
conferrng with members of the Granite
Manufacturers association at the rooms
in the Averill block.
The sheds closed down in Barre were
those at the south end of the granite belt
and included the following firms: Bar
clay brothers, Robins brothers, Carswell
Wetmore company, J. P. Corskie & Co.
Bugbee & Co, Martinson Estate Co, and
Littlejohn, 0dgers & Milne.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
NATIONAL GUARD WILL
BE ORGANIZED At ONCE
To Be Formed on Basis of 10 Divisions
with Maximum Expansion to
About 100000 Men.

Washington, d. c., July H. Tmmedi
ate organization of the National Guard
in the states and territorial possessions
Of the United States in accord with
plans approved by the war department
was looked for to-day by army officials
here. The guard is to be formed on a
basis of Is divisions with maximum
expansion to about 100000 men, but fed
eral funds available viii permit of only
100000 men for the present.
As soon as the units allotted to each
state are formed and inspected federal
aid viii be made available. II is ex-
pected that all the units authorized, in
cluding AZ regiments and Is battalions
Of infantry; six regiments, II squadrons
and 10 troops of cavalry and ten regi-
ments, 90 battalions and seven batteries
of field artillery will be organized speedi-
ly on skeleton basis, which win pro-
vide s. men per company of infantry,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
FRANCE AND ENGLAND
WOULD INVADE BELGIUM
IF GERMANY DIDN'T
Kirke B. Alexander, Advertising Agent
of Detroit, Related on Witness Stand
in Million Dollar Libel Suit
What Henry Ford Declared
in General Conversation.

Mount Clemens, Mich, July l7--Henry
Ford at the opening of court to-day had
respite from the witness stand while a
magazine article about himself by John
Reed, published in 1915, entitled, "Indus-
try's Miracle Man." was read,
When Mr.. Ford resumed the stand, ex-
animation which began last Monday was
continued by Elliott G. Stevenson, at.
torney for the Chicago Daily Tribune,
which Mr. Ford is suing for 81 ,000,000 ON
charge of libel
The reading was interrupted to permit
testimony by Kirke B. Alexander, an ad-
vertising agent of Detroit
In December, 1917, he said he inter
viewed Mr.. Ford at luncheon in the
Ford factory at which Alfred Lucking,
Mr. Ford's attorney, and a man named
Smith were present.
''Mr Ford, in the course Of a general
conversation, said that if Germany had
not invaded Belgium, France and Eng
land would" related the witness. 81
asked him if he thought Germany was
ready for peace and he said yes, that
the kaiser was. He said that was why
he went over in the peace ship, but he
was not allowed to see the kaiser"
1t developed, Mr.. Alexander handled
the famous Ford advertisement headed
Concerning Preparedness"
81 read it over and noticed that it was
signed by Mr. Ford, said the witness
81 went to him to make sure he had read
it and reminded him that by his sigma
ture he was accepting full responsibility
for the sentiments expressed He said
he understood that The advertisement
was printed in a number of prominent
papers with a combined circulation OF
about 100000"
Mr.. Alexander said that il cost Mr.
Ford $4,000 TO publish Concerning Pre-
paredness," !" Humanity and Sanity" and
one other advertisement. Reading OF
the Reed article was, then resumed.
Mr.. Ford testified yesterday that he
knew Reed. The latter in the course OF
his article recounted that Mr. Ford be
longed to none Of the exclusive Detroit
clubs, but preferred of pleasant even.
ing to sit on neighbor's back porch and
talk things over"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
TWO OFFICIALS NAMED.
To Fill Places of 0usted Street Commits
sioners in Burlington.

Burlington, July l7.-Thomas Magner
and Thomas A. Unsworth were nomi-
mated and elected as street commission
ers by vote of seven to four at spe-
cial meeting of the city council last
night to fill the office of John L. Ber-
geron and Charles L. Dolan, respectively
which were declared vacant ON July Ia
by the council by vote of seven to six,
which sustained charges of negligence
and bad conduct in office. Mr.. Magner
was elected to fill the unexpired term
of former Commissioner Bergeron, which
will continue until April 25, 1921, and
Mr.. Unsworth was elected to fill the un-
expired term OF former Commissioner
Dolan, which viii continue until April
%, 1920.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
INCREASED FARE
BROUGHT NO RELIEF
Pittsburg and Boston Car Lines Found
Themselves About as Badly Off as
Before the Raise.

Washington, d, G., July Nv. D.
George, receiver of the Pittsburg Trac-
tion properties and NJ. D. Brush, former
president of the Boston Elevated lines,
yere witnesses at to-day's session of the
electric railway commission, appointed
by President Wilson to inquire into con
ditions of and to suggest relief for the
railway systems of the country. Hear
ings were begun here several days ago.
Both witnesses testified that increased
fares had been resorted to in their re-
spective cities in an effort to relieve the
companies financial embarrassment, but
without success.
The Pittsburg company has been in
the hands Of receivers for some time
and it was announced that on August
| fares there will 90 to 10 cents.
Mortimer E, Cooley, dean of the Uni
versity of Michigan, an authority on val
uations, cost of maintenance, and renew
ais, also testified.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
HORSE DISPUTED TRAIN.
And Got Neck Broken for It's Wild Pur-
pose in ST. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury, July l7.-Robert Lear
month, Sh Johnsbury farmer, met
with an unfortunate loss in the village
yesterday afternoon when his horse
broke away from his halter and after
demoishing the wagon in crossing sew
eral gardens started up the railroad
track just in season to meet the Mont
real express coming from the north into
the village. The horse struck the en-
gine in a side swipe and his neck was
instantly broken by the blow, just as
Mr. Learmouth saw his horse disappear
ing from the street he said he hoped he
would break his neck
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
SHIP FORGED AGROUND
AFTER COLLISION
The Scantic, Loaded with Coal for Rot.
terdam, Was Not Damaged Much
and Sailing Will Not Be
Delayed.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE shipping
board steamship Scantic was coIlided
with early to-day by barge and forced
aground The Scantic with coal for Rot :
terdam, was anchored in the Delaware off
Gloucester, n. J.. ready for sail when
barge whose captain lost bis bearings
in the storm and fog, crashed into her
side. Little damage was inflicted and
the sailing of the Scantic will not be de-
ferred
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
INTRODUCED SILENT DEFENsEs.'
While Others Made Efforts to Secure Re-
lease of l. w. w. Members.

San Francisco, July l7.-New trials
for A |, w. W. and others convicted
in Sacramento six months ago of violat
ing the federal espionage act, are sought
through writ Of error, which was on
file to-day in the federal district court.
The men on whose behalf the writ was
filed maintained silence throughout the
trial, refused proffered aid of counsel
and declining TO call witnesses in their
own behalf Filing of the writ of error
was the first break in what they had
termed their silent defense"
Contentious are set forth that the trial
was unfair and that the verdict Of gull
ty was not warranted by the evidence
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
BROUGHT MOSTLY CAsUALs.
Transport President Wilson Arrived at
New York To-day.

New York, July 1.-THE transport
President Wilson arrived here to-day
from Marseilles with 1908 troops, most.
ly easuals.
Forty-seven casual companies from all
parts of the country were among the
1903 troops arriving here to-day from
Marseilles on the steamship Pesaro. They
included units of 43 from Pennsylvania
and three from Massachusetts,.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE
WITHPUBLIC INTEREST
The Opponents of the League
of Nations and of Accept
ance of Treaty Without
Reservations Scored the
First Victory in the SEN
ate To-day.

Washington, D. G., July l7.-Without
record vote or debate the Senate to-
day adopted the resolution of Senator
Borah, Republican, Idaho, asking the
president to send to the Senate ''if not
incompatible with the public interest,
a copy of protest said to have been
made by some members of the American
peace commission against the Shantung
provision in the peace treaty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
John MAGooN'S FUNERAL
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon--Inter-
ment at Wilson Cemetery.

The funeral of John Magoon, who died
at the Barre City hospital Sunday after
noon, was held from the chapel of B. w.
Hooker s Co. yesterday afternoon at |
o'clock, Rev j. B. Reardon of the Uni
versalist church officiating, The bearers
were Fred Fisher and James Sullivan of
Barre, NJ. Il. Cutler and John Chase of
East Barre. Many members of Gill
lodge, No. 81, T. o. O. f. were. present
Those present from out of town were
Mrs. George Duncan of Worcester and
Mrs. Nellie Baker of Burlington, sisters
of the deceased, George Duncan of
Worcester and Mrs Lima Taylor, a niece
of the late Mr. Magoon. The body was
taken to the Wilson cemetery in South
Barre for burial Mr. Magoon lived
alone at IS South Main street and had
been lifelong resident of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
INCREASE OF WAGES OFFERED.
In Hope of Averting Car Strike in Chi
cago To-day.

Chicago, July IA tentative offer OF
an increase in wages was made to-day
by officials of the surface and elevated
street railway lines in the hope of avert
ing strike of their $4,000 employees
who have threatened to walk out unless
granted an increase of 81 cents an hour
The increase would be granted, it was
said, on condition that the state pub.
lie utilities commission gives the trac-
tion companies permission TO increase
fares to point of covering the addition.
al labor cost
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
DROVE AUTO WHEN DRUNK.
Groveton, N. H., Man Was Fined $50 in
ST. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury, July l7.-Frank Moore
of Groveton, n. H., was arrested here
yesterday by the chief of police for OPP
Grating his car while under the influence
of liquor. He pleaded guilty of the
charge and was fined $50 and costs,
which he promptly paid. The case will
be reported to the Vermont secretary Of
state to be reported to the secretary Of
state of New Hampshire. Mr. Moore ran
his ear into the ditch in the middle of a
steep hill. but fortunately steered into
the upper side of the hill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
THREATEN TO CLOSE MILLS.
If the Doffers' Union in Fall River Should
Call a Strike.

Fall River, Mass, July 1.-THE Fall
River Cotton Manufacturers association
to-day issued statement "to the people
of Fall River and textile operatives in
particular" declaring its intention Of
shutting down all the mills in the city
should the DofTers' union declare a strike
at any mill of the association failing to
comply with the union demands for re-
adjustment of the wage rate.
The doffers bad called strike at the
Sycamore mills to-day, but later post
poned action pending. a special meeting
Friday night. All the doffers reported
for work this morning A telegram has
been sent to John Golden, president of
the United Textile workers, urging him
to come here and take charge of the sit
uation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
INJURED BY HORSE.
Elmer Fem of Middlebury Kicked in the
Head and Shoulders.

Middlebury, July l7.-Elmer Fem of
this town was severely injured at his
home here while Harvesting horse on
Tuesday, A horse in nearby stall
kicked, striking Fem in the forehead,
jaw and shoulder. He managed to get
into the barnyard and called for help.
His wife went to his assistance. DR..
S. $. Eddy stitched together long cash
on his face and neck
1t is thought that he will recover, al
though he is very weak on account of
loss of blood
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
COTTON AND LINTERs' EXPORTS
For June Were 6S1 ,os6 Bales--Imports
17,26o.

Washington, d. G., July IT, Exports
of cotton and linters for June were 63l,-
9s6 bales, the department of commerce
announced to-day. Imports for the same
month totalled II 269 bales.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17

Without a Record Vote and
Even Without Debate the
Senate Adopted Resolu-
ton introduced By Borah
of Idaho Asking for a
Statement By Some Mem
bers of American Peace
Commission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
NO CARS AT NORWICH, CONN.
Shore Line Electric Railway System Still
Tied Up BY Strike.

Norwich, Conn, July II, No cars
were running on the Shore Line Electric
railway system to-day and from one end
of the line to the other there was no
indics>;on this forenoon of any change
from yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
REP. LEVER NOMINATED.
As Member of Farm Loan Board by Pres
ident Wilson.

Washington, D. G., July l7-Repre-
sentative Lever, Democrat, of South Car
olina was nominated to-day by President
Wilson to be member of the farm loan
board.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-07-17
WORST TREACHERY
OF MODERN HISTORY
Is the Way Senator Sherman Character
i2ed Section of Treaty Giving Japan
Control of Shantung Peninsula.

Washington, D. G., July l7.-Urging
the Senate to refuse acceptance of the
Shantung provision in the peace treaty,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Believe 1t Will Rank With Most Popular Games In This Country-Reasons For This Belief,

Now that the war is over and sports have got back to their normal prewar schedules again we look es- pecially for soccer to take a great foothold among America's premier pastimes. The Civil war gave base ball its true start, students of the game agree, and those who follow the fortunes of soccer are convinced that the Great War will accomplish eventually, for soccer what the Civil War did for the diamond game. Army life has introduced to the kicking game hundreds of thousands of new enthusiasts who before the war never knew that there was sucn a splendid and scientific game as soccer
 Soccer was adopted as one of the major sports of the Armys athletic curriculum and both in training camps on this side and In the EXpe- ditionary Forces, a vast number of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Prospects Of Post Season Series Stirs Bridgeporters
 In Championship Contest
BILL MAKES 17TH
 STRAIGHT HIT AND
 STAYS IN THE LEAD

Although material gains were made by Baker, Bracket, Martin and Braun as a consequence of their two hits apiece in the Hartford game, the Bridgeport batting list is still led by Bill SlIiff, who yesterday made his 17th consecutive hit, although he lost a few points, being five times at bat.
 Joe Jackson did good work yester- day and jumped from fifth place to second in the American League bat ting, lifting his average an even ten points. Peckinpaugh, who still leads, made his 29th consecutive hit yester- day. Myers and Young both bettered their averages in the National, while Cravath and Kauff Topped a couple of points each
 Tho
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
WILDE AND AMERICAN BOXING CUSTOMS.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
CONCERNING CONTENDERs HERE.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
REAL BOUTS AT POPULAR PRICES.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
BRIDGEPORT AND AMATEUR SPORTS.

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
,)imrny Wilde Will Not Defend
 Flyweight Title In America
Clever English Boxer Plans Retiring Next Year Live Sport Topics of the Times Light Harness
 Is Undergoing Revival
(BY ROGER FERRD

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  the American boxer the English impossbiy
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10

Next Tuesday Benny, who lays claim to the featherweight cham pionship of the world will meet Johnny Dundee, the classy New Yorker.
 That the match has struck a right cord with the Boston fans is evinced from the fact that the promoters have been forced to lease larger auditorium in which to stage the bout. The advance sale thus far Is a record breaker for Boston
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
LIGHT HARNESS RACING BOOSTING.

bothon and urpr h he hip Up in Boston Rhode Island Ship O the
  eland tenth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10

London, July Boxing matches are not for girls, either in the ring, or among the spectators, Is the edict of the Royal Air Force in an order directed to its women members.
 ''The practise of watching boxing bouts is undesirable" runs the or der. Secondly, boxing is not consid- cred a suitable sport for women."
 It is said that the airmen boxers themselves object to the presence of women at the bouts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
POST SERIES FOR NEW ENGLAND.

 
 
 
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
JIMMY WILDES RETIREMENT.
FROM "BO\

FROM "BoING learn today that Jimmy Wilde n years Says "Boxing
 8 when he the
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Standing of the Clubs.

Cedarhurst, L. T.. July 10-Partic- u1arly fast and aggressive polo was seen at the Rockaway Hunting club this evening when Cooperstown de-. feated Bryn Mawr in the semi-hnals for the Blizzard cups by net score of 6 to 4h goaH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10

Vaughn held the Phillies safe in the first game. In the third inning he struck out three men with run ners one second and third. Cravath celebratsd his first day as manager by playing righS field in the first game and making a great throw to the plate getting Pick.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Locals Enthused Over Reported inter-League Games for New England Title - Baseball News.

Hartford, July 10.-With the possi- bility of engaging in a post season series for the championship of New winning team, the Americans and, in fact, every other team in the league today went into the race with re- newed vigor and strong determination to climb to the top. With but a few points separa tng the Bridgeporters from the league leading Grays from Providence, the Americans upon hearing that the heads of the O'Neil and New England League circuits had practically decided on a post season championship series next Fall ap- peared extremely confident and set on topping the Little Rhody team and holding the commanding berth throughout the remainder of the sea son which is a little half over,
 News that the two New England leagues are negotiating for series similar to that arranged between the International League and American Association was enthusiastically re- ceived by members of both Bridge port and Hartford teams today. Man ager Grimes was quoted as saying that he believes a post season series is the best thing that can happen In professional baseball in New England. with President O'Neil proved futile as he could not be located either at :--s home or at his hotel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
National League
American League

the major league came in the 11th with one out He singled to left. Singles by Whitted and Bancroft drove him across. Chicago hit three singles in the eleventh, but q good throw to third by Meusel stopped the Cubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Games Today.

New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Detroit. Boston at St. Louis.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

HCStCTtistN 5 ftSst11tS. St. Louis 12; New York s. Cincinnati 3; Boston 1. Chicago GA; Philadelphia 1-5. Pittsburgh ?; Brooklyn 0.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Br1dgepOrt 2; HaitfOFd 2.
 Sprin gfield 2; Waterbury o. Worcester 2; Providence 1. Pittsfleld '; New Haven 2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-10

Urban Faber was given credit for two victories when Chicago defeated Philadelphia in both games of a dou- ble header, to ' and to 2.