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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
To Test Out s Validity of
the Fe, 81 Prohibi-
tio' s. fiendment
PERMISSION GIVEN
FOR PROCEEDINGS
State of Rhode Island APP
piled for the Right to
Institute Proceedings

Washington, d. G., Jan. 19.--Validity
Of the federal prohibition constitution
al amendment is to be determined by
the supreme court. which to-day grant
ed the state of Rhode Island permis-
sion to institute original proceedings
to test it and enjoin its enforcement
in that state.
The permission was granted by Chief
Justice White, without comment or
without fixing any time for hearing
arguments in the case
Motions to bring the suit were filed
by Attorney General Rice of Rhode
Island, in response to resolution
adopted by the state legislature au-
thorizing him to take steps to test the
validity of not only the amendment
but also Of the enforcement act
In briefs filed in support Of the mo-
tion, Rhode Island authorities ques-
toned the validity of the ratification
of the amendment and alleged that the
was an interference with
the state police powers and a violation
of the fifth constitutional amendment.
They also alleged that the amendment
was "usurpatory, unconstitutional and
void"
Rhode Island was one OF the states
that refused to ratify the amendment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
SHIP LEAKING BADLY ;.
AND 500 PASSENGERS
MUST BE TRANSFERRED
PREPARES
NEW CABINET
To Succeed the Cabinet Of Premier
Clemenceau, Which
Resigned.

Paris, Jan. l9.-Premier Milerand'
cabinet will hold its first meeting at the
new premier's home at 4 O'Clock this
afternoon. IL will then be introduced
to President Poincare, who will sign the
decree of nomination, which will be
promulgated in -morrow's Journal
0fficiel.
The cabinet, which has virtually been
completed, is composed as follows:
Premier and foreign minister
andre Millerand.
Minister of justice-M. L'Hopiteau.
Minister of the interior-Andre Hon
norat.
Minister of war-Andre Lafevre.
Minister of marine--M. Landry.
Minister of commerce-M. Isaac.
Minister of agriculture--He Ri
card.
Minister of fnance-F Fran
co.'s Marsail
Minister Of the colonies-Albert Sar-
rant.
Minister of public works-Yves lie
Trocquer.
Minister of public instruction-Yictor
Berard.
Minister OF labor--Paul Jourdain.
Minister of hygiene and social vel
fare NJ. Breton.
NJ. Jourdain was minister of labor in
the Clemenceau cabinet and NJ. lie Troc-
quer was under secretary of state for
the liquidation of stocks. These are
the only members of the Clemenceau
ministry retained NJ Francois Mar.
sail is the manager of the Banque Tn
ion Parsienne. He is neither a deputy
nor senator.
NJ. Millerand remarked to the news
papermen at midday that he had had
talk with former Premier Rene Viviani
'He said he was not willing at the
present moment to enter the govern
nent," said NJ. Millerand, "but he as
sured me of his fullest support"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
NEW VERMONT CORPORATIONS.
Bethel Garage Co. Is incorporated for
$4,000.

The Bethel Garage company of Beth
el, whose capital stock is proposed to
be $4,000, has filed articles of associa
ton IN the office of secretary Of state
for the purpose of handling automo-
biles. The papers are signed by T. A,
and Nina G. Burridge and Charles
Batchelder of Bethel
The pcorporators of the Elks Home
association have filed an amendment by
which they asked their authority to
change their name from the above to
the Montpelier lodge, No. g24, Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks, Inc,
and to manage the property which the
above-named corporation had managed.
The Orleans Building association of
Orleans has filed articles in the same
office with a capital stock OF $4,000.
to erect buildings in Orleans. The pa
pers are signed by Elmer +. Doe, C. S.
Stevens and some six others residing in
that village.
The Monarch Manufacturing com
pany of Bellows Fails has asked per
mission to amend its articles. increas-
ing the stock from $1,000 to 5000.
The firm Of Cook & Watkins of Barre
has filed papers, showing the concerns
to issue 100 shares of stock
at 500 a share cash at par, while the
e. w. Mcmillan Granite company OF
the same city has filed papers showing
it intends to Issue 800 shares of stock,
cash at par.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
Senate Naval Committee
Decided for Complete
Investigation
IOF NAVY DEPT.'S
CONDUCT OF WAR
Sub Committee on Naval
Awards Will Inquire
into Matter

Washington, D. c., Jan. la-Com
plete investigation OF Rear Admiral
Sims charges against the navy depart
ment's conduct of the war will be made
as soon as it completes its present
task. This decision was made to-day
by a full Senate naval committee.
A motion by Senator pittman, Dem
ocrat, Nevada, to have separate sub
committee named to make an immedi-
ate investigation, was defeated. The
motion to have the present sub-com
mittee conduct the inquiry was made
by Senator Walsh, Democrat, Mon
fana
Chairman Hale said the committee
could not complete its investigation of
naval decorations in less than 10 days
and that the inquiry of Admiral Sims
charges would not be undertaken until
the committee had made its report on
the matter now under consideration.
The inquiry into naval awards was
resumed after the meeting of the full
committee adjourned. Admiral Sims
was called to resume his testimony,
which started Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
DEATH OF YOUNG MAN.
Charles Henry Denison of Washington
Was Well Liked Young Man.

Charles Henry Denison. aged IL. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Denison OF
Washington. who was brought 10 the
City hospital Thursday morning died
Saturday forenoon. He had been in
his usual health mp to II O'Clock on
Wednesday night when he was taken
very sick with strangulated hernia.
An operation WIS performed but the
young man sank rapidly and died
short while afterwards
The young man was well liked BY an
his acquaintance, being of a cheerful
disposition. Besides his parents, he
leaves sister. Mrs. Harold Marble. and
a brother. Edgar f. Denison. all Of
whom reside in Washington
The funeral will be held At his home
morning at II O'Clock, Re-,
W. ;. Hathaway of Chelsea ofiiciatinr,
and intermeht viii be in the family
lot in the Washington cemetery
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
CHANGES IN BARRE STORE.
Earl c. Cummings Sells and Fred Town
send Buys Interest in Smith g.
Cummings Company.

An important mercantile change in
Barre was announced to-day in which
Earl G. Cummings disposed of his hold
ings in Smith & Cummings Co., Inc. one
Of the largest food department stores in
the city, and Fred Townsend of East
Montpelier comes into the corporation
as large stakeholder and Fred Vinton
and John Tassie also become members.
William d. Smith continues to be the
chief stockholder in the corporation,
while Miss Margaret bowers and Miss
Jeannie Brown are other members of
the corporation, the former being secre-
tary and the latter bookkeeper. Mr..
Smith is to be president and treasurer
Of the corporation.
The firm of Smith & Cummings started
business Is years ago, buying out
Meaker Bros, and in the intervening
time they have built up one of the most
extensive mercantile businesses in
Barre. The corporation was formed i'm
1915 and others were admitted to mem.
bership in the corporation, with Messrs
Smith and Cummings holding the greater
part of the stock. Mr.. Cummings retires
from the business on account of poor
health, not having enjoyed his usual
health for.the past three years. He Is
not. decided as to what he will do but
il is understood that for the time being
he viii take vacation from active
business. Mr. Cummings has been rec
ognized as one of the citys hustling
young business men and he has contrib.
uted much to the success of the bust
ness.
Mr. Townsend, who enters the cor
poration, has been a well known citizen
Of East Montpelier for many years. He
will be actively engaged in the manage
nent of the business and will probably
have supervision of the meat depart
nent. as he has been engaged in that
inc for a long time. John Tassie viii
pe associated with him in the meat de-
nartment. Fred Ninton will probably
rave charge of the grocery department.
A. Merrill. who has served efficiently
n the store for some time will remain
or the present at least. No other
marked changes are contemplated at
he present time. All the persons con
Iected with the business have had long
xperience and will, no doubt, make an
fective team in continuing the bust
less as one Of the most important mer-
antile establishments in the city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
DETAILS OF COMMERCE
WITH RUSSIA NOT GIVEN
Initiative in the Negotiations Leading
Up to Removing of Blockade Said
to Have Been Taken by
Russian Cooperative
Societies.

London. Jan. l9.--Details of how the
allies are to finance trade with the peo-
pie of soviet Russia under the modi.
fled Russian blockade have not as yet
been announced II is contended in
some quarters the decision of the SUI
preme council to reopen trade relations
is not sudden one, but had been the
subject of negotiations for months past
and that the initiative in these nego.
tiations was taken by Russian coop
erative societies.
These societies, according to the Her
aid, have maintained difficult neu-
trality ever since the allies assisted
Russian factions hostile to Lenine and
Trotzky. The newspaper adds that
Russian purchases viii not be limited
to LX04 100000 which it is understood
the soviet government is prepared to
place in foreign banks as soon as trade
relations are established.
Other newspapers continue to dis.
cuss the situation, especially relative
to the idea that the raising Of the
blockade entails conclusions of peace
with the soviet government. The Times.
which ascribes the decision 10 reopen
relations entirely to Premier oloyd
George, attacks the premier severely.
and says: The statement that this
decision leaves unchanged the atti-
tude- of the allies toward the bolshevik
government is regarded as a palpable
and insolent untruth"
The newspaper further contends that
Lenine and his colleagues will certain
ly seize whatever goods are consigned
to cooperative societies. and expresses
the opinion that "Mr. Lloyd Georges
regard for home politics and advanced
laborites had more to do with the de-
cision than the sound view of nation
al advantage and national honor"
The Chronicle, which is firm sup
porter of the premier, attributes the de
cision TO the supreme council at Par
is, and says: The pretense that the
council is dealing only with the CO.
operative societies and not the soviet
government is camouhage."
The newspaper maintains the allies
must make up their minds whether
It Is going to be peace or war with the |
and II not prepared for war,
ought without delay 10 take the lead |
in making peace and not indulge in a
scramble of successive specu-
ations.'
Definite peace is coming. says the !
Daily News. which adds that starvation
in Europe is forcing the allies to end 4
hostilities
"The truth which this deviation into 1
sense and humanity brings home. saws
he News, as that force has failed a. |
/ always does fail when employed in
conflict with an ideal"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
SHIP CAN STAY
AFLOAT FOR
SEVERAL DAYS
Transport Officials
Are Unable to Account
for the Vessel Springing
a Leak, as the Powhatan
Had a Thorough Over,
hauling and Inspection.

New York, Jan l9.-The army trans
port Powhatan, in distress about 700
miles east of New York, reported wire
less to the army transport offices here
at 4 a. m. to-day that although she
was leaking and her boiler room flood
ed, she was in "no immediate danger,p
The 500 passengers were "calm and
comfortable the. message said. When
the sea becomes smoother the passen-
eers will be transferred to the White
Star liner Cedric, which is standing
by. Ihe transport viii keep afoat for
several days, Captain Randall wire
lesscd
The Powhatan left New York last
week for Antwerp. First news of the
accident was received Sunday, when
S. o. s. calls were sent out
A line from the British steamer Bar
die has been made fast to the disabled
transport Powhatan, and an attempt
viii be made to tow the vessel into
Halifax, wireless message from Cap
tain Randall to the army transport
service mere sldLcu. III duultlOu Two
American destroyers, two coast guard
cutters and several tugs from Halifax
are proceeding to her assistance under
full steam.
"A tremendous sea is running the
wireless message stated Although the
passengers on the Powhatan are com
Portable they will be transferred to
the White Star steamer Cedric for
safety as soon as the seas moderate.
The transport at last reports was still
taking water.
The cause of the leak is unknown |
here. Army transport officials said |
that prior to going to sea on this trip |
the transport was given thorough |
oyerhauling and inspection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
DANIELS TO INVESTIGATE
If the Senate's Inquiry Should Not Be
Thorough.

Washington, d. c., Jan. l9.-Unless
the Senate investigation of Rear Ad-
miral Sims charges Of failure of the
navy department to cooperate fully
with the allies during the war is made
to the entire satisfaction of the Amer
lean people, an inquiry will be made
by naval board, Secretary Daniels
announced to-day, He added that mo
organization in the history of the world
ever did better job than the American
navy"
While refusing to discuss Admiral
Sims letter of criticism of the depart
ment, Mr.. Daniels indicated the ad
miral frequently clashed with the de-
partment through his insistenee that
more destroyers be withdrawn from
the troop conveys to augment the anti
submarine forces in European waters.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
wooNsocKEr GARAGE GUTTED.
Three Automobiles Destroyed and
About 90 Damaged

Woonsocket. K l.. Jan. l9,- Damage
estimated at 100000 was done, three
automobiles were DESTROYED and ap-
proximately go machines badly dam
aged in a fire which early this morn
ing Quilted the garage and salesrooms
of the Wocnsocket Motor Mart ON So
cial street. Many Of the ears and
trucks were the property Of mills and
business houses. The loss Is partially
covered BY Insurance. Three alarms
called the entire FIRE fighting apparatus
OF the city to the scene.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
MAY BE HARD TO GET JURY
To Try H. F. Graham on Charges Of
Larceny and Embezrlement.

The last details Of the preparation Of
the states case in Washington county
court, which reconvenes Tuesday. when
the trial Of II. r. Graham. charged with
Larceny and emhezzleu1ent. viii he
commenced. were being made to-day
by the attorneys and the accountant
Some of them worked al day Sunday
on the matter This included Mr.. Pratt.
who was employed IN the state audi
tors ofiee during the afternoon. work
ing on the records of the Office to assist
Attorneys r G. Archibald and u. O.
Barber IN the preparation Of the case
When asked this morning how long
he exported il would take 10 secure =
jury. AR Archibald ssid he had No idea.
giving the impression that "a might
lake al the Week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
SHIP WITH S2,OOO.OOO
LIQUOR CARGO TOWED IN
The Yarmouth Left New York Yester-
day for Havana and Became Dis
abled OF Cape May, N. J.

New York, Jan. la.-The freighter
Yarmouth, disabled off Cape May, y. j.,
during a storm, was being towed to-
day into Delaware breskwater by the
coast guard cutter ltasca, according to
wireless reports. The draft left this
port yesterday for Havana with car
20 Of liquor valued at S2000,Oo0. OF
british registry. she flies the colors of
thc Black Star Line Steamship cor.
poration. the first company of the Kind
owned entirely by negroes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
INSURANCE co. GETS "C0N-
SCIENCE FUND" DONATION.

When Hermon d. Hopkins of
the Vermont Mutual Fire lfsur-
anee Co. of Montpelier opened
the company's mail this morn
ing he found a package contain
ing $3.50 in bills of S., $40 and
$50 denominations. There was
nothing to indicate from whence
the money came, and nothing as
to where it should go, except the
written statement: May you
forgive as you would wish God
TO forgive YOU
Mr.. Hopkins believes that the
money was contribution to the
conscience fund" of the com
pany for money paid on insur-
ance. In his 30 years experience
with the Vermont Mutual Fire
Insurance Co., this is the fourth
or fifth contribution to the Con
science fund" there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
ARRIVES AT TRINIDAD.
Admiral visoount JellicOe on Tour Of
Inspection.

Fort 81 pain. Trinidad. Saturday.
Ian. H. Admiral Nisc0unt JeIiicee
former first "a lord of the British "a
uiralty. accompanied By Sir Robert
Borden of Canada arrived here TODAY
on board the hsttleship Neu ZEALAND.
They were gwen ~ enthusiastir re-
cepti1u.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
PARDON APPLIED FOR
By Attorney Representing Mrs. Isabel
Parker.

States Attorney r. r. Davis has re-
ceived notice Of the application 20 Coy +.
ernor Clement for a pardon for Mrs.
Isabel Parker. who pleaded guilty in
Washington county court TO Keeping a
house of ill fame and who Was sen
tenced " the state house of correct ION
At Windsor for not less than two yesr-
The charge 81 keeping = house Of 800
fame was brought against the woman
after she had bcen indiefed On the
charge Of murder IN connection with
the death of Mrs. Lucins G. Broadweii
n Barre tbe night of Nav "a. 1919.
The grounds % which the pardon Wrfe
sought were the wcmans are fshr is
= houf 7oi ani her pnor health
n vas stated br Governor Clemens
this afteruoun that b. hsd the matter
uuder cousiisration. = Ward Carver
6 aftosney for Mrs Parker
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
900 VOLUNTEER NURSES
COMBAT FLU IN CHICAGO
Up to This Morning 100 Cases Had
Been Reported, the Majority Of
Which Were Mild.

Chicago, Jan. ia corps Of 600
volunteer nurses to-day engaged in the
combat 70 check the spread Of infu.
enza here.
While l.2o0 cases had been reported
to the health authorities early to-day.
il was said that fewer cases were re-
ported in the last - hours than dur
ing the preceding two days Health
department officials said the majority
of the cases we're mild. Fourteen deaths
from pneumonia and Eve from influenza
were recorded yesterday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
STEAMER LAKE HARNEY ASHORE.
Went Aground About IS Miles from
Fire Island.

New York. Jan. l9.--Thc American
steamship Lake Hsrney, vessel in
be ashore to-day. one and onehalf
mile, east of Bluepoint coast guard
station on the Long Island coast, and
about lj miles from Fire island.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
ICE BRIDGE FORMING
IN NANTUCKET HARB0R.

Boston, Jan. 10. Nantucket is
land has been icebound since Fri
day, when the last boat for the
mainland left there. A message
from the Siasconset wireless sta
ton to-day said Nantucket har-
Dor was blocked with ice and
was still freezing, with a sharp
westerly gale prevailing. The
steamer which regularly passes
between Nantucket and Woods
Hole was compelled to put into
Vineyard Haven yesterday on
her trip from the mainland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
1--WE ARE o. K"
Came Message From the Powhatan at
o:45 A. M. To-day.

Boston, Jan 49, An intercepted
message from the disabled transport
Towhatan at 9;45 a. m. to-day said.
I'VE are o. X Water practically
stopped, but passengers very uncom-
Portable with no heat or light"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
FIRE AT CHESTER
Wiped Out Part Of the Business Sec
tion Of Place.

Chester. Jan. lo-ln q S60.000 FIRE
Yesterday, the Fullerton hotel. the
chester savings hank. the Chester Ma
ilonsl hank. a moving picture house
and the postofiice were burned out. Aid
aas called from Springfield.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-19
HOPE EX-K KAISER
WILL GIVE UP
Holland Said to Be Agitated
Over Demand Made
by Allies
WILL TRY TO INDUCE I
HIM TO STAND TRIAL
Text of the Note Sent to
The Hague Was Made
Public at Paris To-day

Brussels, Jan. 10 (Hayasl Deep
emotion has been caused in Holland
by the allied demand for the extradi-
tion of former Emperor William of
Germany, according to dispatch from
The Hague. Belief is expressed at the
Dutch capital, it is said, that pressing
will be taken with a view to
him to voluntarily place him.
self at the disposal of the allies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-12

- EIAWARE the that just rejected the equal suf
III frage amendment the first of the original Is col
onies to ratify the federal constitution
But Delaware did ratfy the constitution until thar
three months after the convention had adjourned
only eight states out of the B had accepted the constitution
union In Virginia Patrick Henry violent critic and de-
New York finally ratified July 26 by majority of
two votes but only after Alexander Hamilton and other of
his class had exercised bit of influence they had Even
then New York would probably have baked had not New
Hampshire ratified thus making nine colonies favorable and
sufficient number to enact the constitution.
The story of how the constitution the gauntlet and of
how narrowly escaped rejection of particular interest in
view of the League of Nations issue No human document has
been devised that lacked ready to pick flaws
and eoniure all sorts of ills follow its wake? But
how many of their prophesies have come true?
What if the Lodges and the Johnsons and Pondexters of
Washngtons time had in their opposition the
stution What would fate have held in America and
for the world had each colony been left to itself What field
there would have been for pickering and warfare
Take another What New York had demanded
ervaons and of those reservations had been destructive
of the chief features in the constitution? How would the other
colonies have looked the matter Supposng that order
get the union started they had been willing let New York
act selfshy and special privileges would not roub
have arisen later Was not much better that the
stution adopted intact?
The of who the league covenant
opposed federal and they used the of
hear Since the obsruconists then
is it not more than probable that they now?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-12
28 YEARS AGO

(From the East oregonian, April 12,
| QS92.)
Homer Kendall has new windmill
| in operation at his Columbia river
ranch. 1t irrigates 30 acres.
W. B. Bowman's photograph gallery
near the bridge has been leased by
Bert Neil formerly with c. S. Wheeler.
Mckay creek is raging. as r. N.
Adams found to his sorrow. While
attempting to ford the stream on
horseback the other day, his horse
was swept down stream. Boz swan
ashore with considerable difficulty He
rescued his horse, a favorite roam.
The pension board, lately establish
ed here. is now fully organized. DR..
A. Mckay has been chosen president.
DR.. c. J. Smith. secretary, and DIR. J.
NJ. Pruett. treasurer
Mrs. A. Wurzweiler and sister, Miss
Friedman, who have been her guest.
left last night for Oakdale. California,
where Mr.. Wurzweilen will remain for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-04-12

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