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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
KINGSTON, ". Y. LOST
24 IN POPULATION
Muncie, Ind, and Shreveport, La, Show
Remarkable Percentage of
Increase

Washington, d. G.. March Pop
ulation announcements for 1920 issued
to-day by the census bureau included; /;
Joliet, Ill.,, 1882. an increase Of
3,T02, or l0.7 per cent over 1910.
Anderson, Ind, 29,767, an increase Of
POI, or 32.4 per cent.
Muncie, Ind, 36,524. an increase of
l2.5lg, or 52.2 per cent.
Lexington, Ky, 1884, an increase
of d,435. or ls.3 per cent.
Shreveport. La, 1854, an increase
of 1859, or 500 per cent.
Kingston, y. y, 25,SSI, decrease OF
p, OF OIL per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
BOMBS WERE THROWN.
SHOTS FIRED At TRAIN
Disorders Reported from Portugal by
Ministry of Interior at
Madrid.

Madrid. March 5.-Travelers from
Portugal report firing at Lisbon, Opor-
to and Wien, according to announce
ment this morning by the 4ninistry of
the interior here. Reports from the
frontier state bombs were thrown and
shots were fired at a military train
near Viana Do CASTILLO, 40 miles north
of Oporto.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05

The day nursery at the Community
house is now open and under the super
vision Of Mrs Ashliue, matron. and
Mrs. Harriet Gridley, head worker.
Children Of mothers who 60 out work
ing are cared for by these women dur
ing the daytime. II Is the desire Of
the community workers TO set aside
day or two each week for the purpose
Of doing community sewing. Several
women were busy az this work At the
home Wednesday and Thursday after
Moons. the workers consisting for the
most part II women who did consider
able Rcd Cross sewing. A committee
may be appointed later 10 take care of
this work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
GETS A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Adelaide Fairbanks Timmons Nov
Begins Suit to Break Fathers Will

indianapolis, March 5--Mrs. Adelaide
Fairbanks Timmons. daughter of the
late Vice President Charles W. Fair
banks. has been granted divorce from
Captain John w. Timmons. a United
States naval officer. stationed a. Brook
lyn. Mrs. Timmons j. plaintiff in a
suit which seeks 10 have set aside her
fathers will. in order that she may Sc
cure a "child's share" Of his Ss.OO0.OOO
estate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
HAS SISTER IN BARRE.
Samuel Johnson, Who Died Yesterday
in Town Of Worcester

The funeral Of samuel johnson Of
Minister brook region Worcester,
who died shortly before noon Thurs
day. will take place saturday after
noon at ] o'clock. He was native Of
Worcester, born about 50 years ago. a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry johnson.
He Is survived by two brDthers, A. /.
johnson Of Worcester and Edward Of
Boston. and three sisters. Mrs. Edith
Stafford Of Barre, Mr.. Lester harris
Of Montpelier and Mrs. Mile Fox Of
Boston
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
WILL OPPOSE SALE OF
BRITISH VEST INDIES
As Means of Helping Great Britain to
Cancel War Debt TO the
United States.

London. March 5lt is expected
that the proposal TO sell the British
West Indies to the United States. a a
means of helping balance the war debt
Of Great Britain. viii be discussed in
the House of Commons by Premier
Lloyd George, probably on Monday OF
next week
Pending the premiers statement.
members Of the government display uu-
willingness to express their views for
publication. Opinions obtained private
iy. however. indicate that the proposal
II II were formally presented, would
not be considered
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
WINDSOR PROBATE JUDGE.
Gov. Clement Has Appointed Gilbert F.
Davis TO Succeed H. L. Skeels.

Governor p. W. Clement has appoint
ed Gilbert r. Davis, an attorney in
Windsor, as Judge OF probate for the
district Of Windsor in place of Homer
J.. Skeels of Ludlow, resigned. Mr..
Skeels has been in poor health for a
time He was appointed about two
years ago. Governor Clement has also
Harvey r. Kingsley Of Rut-
land TO the board Of administration Of
Norwich university, in place Of John
y. Woodfn OF Rutland, who recently
died.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
LAYING OFF MEN.
Southern Railway Shops Reported to
Be Redncine Expenditures.

Knoxville. Tenn. March ,. Orders
LAYING off 500 Of the ] 500 employees at.
southern railway shops here, have been
posted. effective Saturday Reduction
Of expenditure was said TO be the pur-
pose. At the Richmond. Va, shops, 40
men viii be laid of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
blIIlardS.
TEN NEW DIVORCE CASES
Were Entered To-day on Washington
County Docket.

The following divorce cases were en-
tered to-day on the docket Of Washing.
ton county court A. G. Perry vs.. Ethel
ID. Perry; Mary Beltrami vs. Peter Bel
trami; Rena Duiiey vs. Cecil Duffey;
Clara b. LaFever vs.. William c. La
Fever; Carlo +. Bianchi vs. Carolina
Bianchi; Carolina Bianchi vs. Carlo f.
Bisnchi; Nellie o. Hart vs. Burton
Hart; Mary Sprague vs Frank
Sprague; Mary +. Martin vs. Wilbur
T. Martin; Jack Anderson vs Johanna
Anderson
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
ENGLISH FARMERS OPPOSE.
The Summer Time Act, Saying II Hin
ders Operations.

London, March English farmers
are marshaling for a big fight against
the summer time act. The National
Farmers union, with membership of
$4,000, has in preparation a memoran-
dunn against its continuance, for pres
entation to the agricultural committee
of the House OF Commons and the min
istry of agriculture
The act hinders farming opera
tions." said George T. Apps. general
secretary of the union. to an interview
er 1T means working in the early
morning while the dew il on the
ground. You cannot NOV while the
grass Is very wet. Cows cannot be
MIXED according to the clock
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
MICHIGAN HARD HIT
BY THE BLIZZARD
Heavy Snowfall, High Winds and Near
Zero Temperature Were Report
ed--Some Trains Cancelled.

Detroit, Mich, March Michigan
was in the grip Of the March blizzard
to day. Heavy snowfall, high winds,
and near zero temperature were report.
ed from various parts of the state.
Rail traffic was virtually tied up in
the eastern part of the upper peninsula.
Reports from Sault Ste Marie were
that Canadian Pacific and 500 line
trains were running 10 hours or more
behind schedule, while all South Shore
trains had been cancelled.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
HANLEY CASE NOT FIRST.
Because Of Illness of Attorney General
Archibald.

The case Of State vs.. Dewey I. Han
lev will not be the first case tried at
the opening Of Washington county
court next Tuesday morning. for sew
eral reasons, but will be set at an
other date later in the term. One of
the principal reasons is the present i'll
ness OF Frank C. Archibald, attorney
general. who Is preparing the ease for
the state, while another is that NJ @.
Leary, attorney for Mr.. Hanley, is un.
able to he present at that time. So the
regular jury work will be commenced
as usual unless some new situation de-
velopes between now and the first Of
the week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
PRIVATE FUNERAL HELD.
For Mrs. Walter Smith, Because of H.
ness of the Family.

Private funeral services for Mrs.
Walter Smith, who died at her home
on the quarry road Tuesday afternoon
after an illness of week with pneu-
monis, were held from the home YES
terday at o'clock. Only the immedi-
ate relatives attended. since other
members of the family in the home are
III. Rev. F. o. Hokerk, pastor of the
Universalist church of this city, con
Quoted the service before the remains
were taken to Elmwood vault. Pail
bearers We're Clarence and Allen Smith,
Wallace Richards Of ST. Johnsburv and
Arthur MagoOn Of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
BECOMES FILM STAR"
Mrs. Frank Jay Gould, Who Recently
Won Divorce Suit.

London. March 5.-Mrs Frank Jay
Could, whose marriage was recently
dissolved by courts in Paris, has signed
a contract to become a film star with
new British moving picture combination,
according to this mornings newspapers.
She will receive a salary which Is con
sidered phenomenal for Great Britain,
il is said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
BARRE TEAM LOST.
Was Defeated by the Montpelier K. of
c. Team Last Evening.

The Barre X. of {. tournament team
lost last nights tournament at the
Montpelier rooms by one point and.
therefore, lost another Of that lO-point
lead which they held until last week.
Pool and billiard players for the most
part were evenly matched playing
some very close games throughout.
This was the seventh weekly match of
the series OF 10. the next to be played
in Barre next Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
PHILIPPINE POPULATION
Is Placed at 1o.sso,64o, of Which 6,4os
are Americans.

Washington, d. c., March 5-The
population Of the Philippines j. placed
At l0.350y6fO. according to figures com
piled in the 1918 census, eabled to the
insulsr bureau here. OF that number
o42a.s57 are Christians. 6.4o5 being
Americans There are 45.I5s Chinese:
G.6s4 japanese and 4.0l5 spanish on
the islands
The number of manufacturing cstsb-
li.hncnts was rCpolwed ii 5-2Sg. with
a capital Of SS0,3T2,g3G
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
BAKERS OPINION QUESTIONED.
On Proposed Extra Bonus for FOrmei
Service Men.

Washington. d. C.. March 5.-Secre.
tarv Baker is requested in a resolution
introduced by Representative johnson,
Republican. South Dakota, TO give his
opinion on the proposed extra bonus for
former service men. which now is be-
ing considered by the House ways and
means committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
JURYMAN TAKES OWN LIFE.
Was Sitting in Arizona kidnapping
Case

Tombstone, Ariz.. March 4-S. +.
Burnett. a iuryman in the trial Of
Harry f. Wootton, charged with kid
mapping in connection with the Bisbee
depOrtations. shot and killed himself
at his ranch, nine miles northeast Of
Courtland last night, according to in
formation reaching the county attor-
ney's Office to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
SOLDIERS FILE FOR LAND.
More Than 1900 Make Application in
Wyoming.

CheyeH.e. Wyo.. March 5.-More
than 1900 former soldiers. sailors aud
marines have filed applications for gov
ernment land in this state. drawings
for which viii begin Friday. il vas an
nounced to-day The land, IN the north
Plata project near Torrington. con
sists of 81 units, totalling 5.o-0 acres.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
SAVED FROM FIRE.
Four Women and Two Infants Rescued
at Portland, Me.

Portland. Ne, March Four wom-
en- and two infants were removed by
police and firemen from Gordons pri-
vate hospital at p State street to-day,
while FIRE was spreading through the
basement and the rooms were filling
with smoke. The fire did not reach the
upper floors and the damage was light
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
SWISS STATE COUNCIL
STRONG TO JOIN LEAGUE
Upper House of Parliament Voted, 80
to 6, in Favor of Membership in
the League of Nations.

Berne. Switzerland, March 5.-The
state council of Switzerland, the upper
house of Parliament, to-day voted, 30
TO 8, in favor of membership for Swift
zerland in the league of nations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
$3.50 FOR "KILTIES7
Was Voted BY Montpelier War Chest
Association.

At a meeting Of the Montpelier War
Chest association last night it was vot-
ed to give $3.50 10 the Barre Pipe and
Drum band (-Kilties" for its patriotic
services during the war
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
NORWAY FAvoRS LEAGUE.
stOrthing Voted, 100 to 20, in Favor of
Adherence

Christiania. March 5.-NoTway's par
liamenfary BODY. che Storthing. to-day
voted. 100 10 20. im favor ~ the ad
herence of Norway 10 TIE league of ma
tions
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
DIED ON STREET CAR.
Judge Emery Grover, 7s, Of Dsdhsm
Mass, Died To-day.

Dedham. Mass. March , - Judge
Emery Grover. who had been justice
of the district court Of northern Nor
folk since that court was established
died suddenly on street car to-day.
lie vas g years OF ace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-05
rss LICENSE TOWNS
According to Partial Reports Made 10
Secretary Of State.

Returns have been received at the
secretary Of states Office, showing that
l1s towns have gone liceuse Some 225
reports. II the pa. have been received.
but about a dozen have bccn aeat hsrk
20 town clerks for SorrsctisEz
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-08
TIMES ABSORBED BY INDEX
Newspaper Established in 1896 Bought
by New Enterprise.

Georgetown, April 3.-The old
Georgetown Times, newspaper and
jobbing plant, has been sold to re-
Gently organized company, which was
formed for the publication of a new
weekly, The Georgetown Index. The
Times and The Index will be conSoG-
dated and published under the name
of the Georgetown Times-Index. E.
N. Beard, formerly of the Andrews
News, Andrews, is editor and general
manager Of the new weekly. A mod
ern plant is being installed, and the
home of the newspaper is in the old
city hall building, a splendid location.
The Georgetown Times has the dis
tinction of being one of the very old
est newspapers in the State, having
been established in 1896. The Index
started publication here March IL
1920. The aim of the new manage
ment is to develop and represent
worthily the resources and citizenship
of this community and section, and
be a true index to the progress and
sentiment of Georgetown county.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-08
FAMOUS BAND
AT CHAUTAUQUA
DELIGHTFUL COMEDY, 1T PAYS
TO ADVERTISE" ALSO
COMING.

Kryl and his famous band; the de-
lightful comedy, at Pays to Adver-
tise", Reno, the magician; three great
lectures on timely themes and three
musical companies of outstanding
merit-these are notable attractions
which are to appear here on the 1920
Redpath Chautauqua. The entire five
days program is replete with features
of compelling interest and timeliness.
The Olcott Light Opera Singers will
be the attraction on the first after
noon. A delightful musical comedy
sketch featuring the life and songs
of Old Ireland, given in appropriate
costume, will be feature OF the pro-
gram to be given by this company.
The Olcotts present, in special cos
tune, a striking arrangement OF the
best in Spanish music and varied song
selections and readings are also rem
dered.
"The Man Who Can" will be the
title of the lecture on the opening
night by William Rainey Bennett,
widely known as one of Americas
greatest dramatic orators. This lee
ture is a fucilade of fun, facts and
fancy. It has for its theme: "He can
who thinks he can"
The Great Lakes String Quartet, a
notable chamber music organization,
which entertained President and Mrs.
Wilson on two voyages on the
u. S. S. George Washington, is coming
here on the second day of the chau-
tauqua. This organization has ap-
peared in many of the largest cities
of America and has been enthusiast
cally received everywhere. They will
give a full concert in the afternoon
and a preclude at night.
Dr.. w. A. 'Colledge, author, travel
er, scholar, will lecture on "The Call
of a New Era, on the second night.
This is an address dealing with imi-
grafton, bolshevism, Americanization
and labor. DR.. Colledge is man who
knows the world at first hand. He
has travelled widely and has accom-
plished many tasks. In point Of
eouipment-education, travel, associa-
ton and experience, no man is better
prepared to interest and instruct an
audience.
A musical event extraordinary will
be the appearance on the third after
noon of Bohumir Kryl and his famous
band. Bohumir Kryl is known every
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-08

where as one of the worlds greatest
bandmasters and the worlds greatest
cornetist. He will personally conduct
his band at both the afternoon and
night concerts. He will have with
him twenty-five of his best band men
and there is no question but what
band day will be long remembered in
Kingstree.
On the fourth afternoon Chester
Milton Sanford, expert in vocational
guidance, will give his lecture, "The
Failures of the Misfts" or "Life's
Loose Ends" This is lecture which
aims to help in the solution of the
problem of "What shall / do in the
world?" Prof. Sanford's purpose is
to prevent misfts in the professions
and in business. His lecture should
be heard by everyone who is inter-
ested in individual and community
progress.
3 complete production of the de-
ightful comedy, "It Pays to Adver-
tise," will be given on the fourth
night by a company of eight. ut
Pays to Advertise" is one of the most
successful of modern plays. 1t, is so
we'll balanced in basic human values
that it cheers the heart and diverts
the mind at the same operation. 1t
is absolutely clean and wholesome
and is filled with rich American hu-
NOR. 1t is full of good rocking
laughs. The production of this play
will be one of the big attractions of
the chautauqua.
Songs of the great outdoors will
be featured by the Woodland Male
Quatette, which will give a grand
concert in the afternoon on the last
day and a preclude at night. This
quartette is composed of individual
artists whose voices possess unusual
blending qualities in ensemble.
The last night will be known as
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-08

"Joy Night. Edward Reno, magi-
clan, will present a program of magic
and mystery. For more than thirty
five years Reno has been magician.
He is known everywhere as most un-
usual entertainer and his program is
a fitting finale to a great chautauqua
program.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-04-08

At a hot supper near Judson re-
Gently, Robert Mccall, colored, while
shooting at a woman who was fleeing
through doorway, hit his 9 year old
son and killed him almost instantly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-11
HARDING DELIVERS
ARM|STICE DAY TALK
TO AMER0-ME EX| CANS

Brownsville, Texas, Nov. n.-Inter-
rupting his vacation at Point Isabel,
Presdent-elect Harding will make an
Armistice Day speech here late today
before a large gathering OF Americans
and MeXicans from the lower Rio
Grande valley section.
Although most Of the address is TO
be devoted to comrnemoration OF
the signing of the world war armis-
tice, two years ago, Mr.. Harding
Is expected TO take cognizance Of the
presence OF Mexicans in his audience
and deliver from this border city an
informal message OF assurance and
good fellowship TO the republic to
the south. He will speak from a
stand on the parade ground at Fort
Brown and an escort Of cavalry will
accompany him in his movements
through the city.
Brownsville has made great prep
arations for the event. long pro-
gram OF parades and addresses pre-
cedlns the speech Of the president
elect Special trains will bring crowds
from several cities along the inter
national boundary.
The trip here will occupy the whol,
day for Mr.. Harding. Leaving Point
Isabel by motor In the morning, he
VIII play n game OF golf and have
luncheon at the country club here
before his address.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-11
BATHS IN SPLENDOR
FO OR SPLEND|FOROUS
FEDERAL LEGISLATORS

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Graeco-
Roman baths OF the United States
senate. Installed nearly eight years
ago but never put into service, are
now being cleared OF the cobwebs
and stains OF time. and will bo in
shape to offer their Injuries of steam.
plunge shower and electricity to the
members OF the new senate when It
assemblies. Charges OF extravaganza
were aimed at the baths In congress
sional debate when the power OF
administration last swung from Re
publican TO Democratic and as a re-
suit. tho baths. installed In the then
new senate office building were
shorn OF their expensive equipment.
beruft Of their attendants and left
90 gloom. The marble slabs, Turk
lsh rugs and steam-proot tables and
chairs were turned over to tho gov
ernmcnt hospitals and only the marble
shells and nicklc Filings left In the
place. Now. however the baths are
coming back. but under a new plan.
Members OF the senate themselves
will play large part Of the opcrat-
ing expenses. and special unofficial
committee has taken charge of the
assessments. which will be levied
against each user In proportion to the
service he cxacts. The baths will
be somewhat less gorgeous than the
original plan anticipated but in their
luxury and completeness. win still
have claim to comparison with prf-
yate club installation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-11
BANK OFFICIALS WIRE OK
T|ME-LOCK TH|NK|N {
CASHIER IMP PR|SONED IN
VAULT, FIND : VACUUM

Ottawa, H., Nov. 1l.-Officials Of
the National City Bank Ottawa off,
GERS and volunteers worked feverishly
last night and until early this morn
ing to open the banks safe, believing
that Francis J. Carey, a teller in
the bank, had been locked inside by
bank robbers.
When two mechanics had cut
through the six inch steel door with
an acetelyne torch no one was in
side and the $4,000 taken from the
safe was recovered.
Terence Connolly, an Ottawa resi-
dent, stepped from the rear door Of
soft drink establishment adjoln-
ing the bank about o'clock last
night and pulled out his watch. A
man standing in the rear of the bank
dropped a package and fled. appar-
entity in the belief that Connolly had
drawn a revolver. The missing cur
rency was In the package.
Bank and city officials called upon
the Joliet penitentary for expert safe
blowers there, but were informed that
none serving time there would be Of
assistance in opening modern vault
door.
Telephoning Chicago police a band OF
safe experts and mechanics was has
tily organized as the bank officials
feared Carey would smother quickly
in the vault. 4 Rock Island train was
held for the life saving crew and made
special run TO Ottawa, but before
!ts arrival four inch hole had been
burned through the door and BY q
light OF flash light Sheriff s. o.
Sayres of Ottawa saw the safe waa
empty.
When the bolts Of the safe door
had been opened Charles Clayton, pres
idont OF the bank, entered and found
that the separate compartments be-
longing to the various employees OF
the bank had been opened and their
cash contents taken.
When a search was made for Carey
his mother. Mrs. Thomas c. Carey,
said he had not returned home since
supper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-11
SECOND ANNIVERSARY
Of ARM|ST|CE DAY At
NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE second
anniversary Of the signing of the ar
mistice was celebrated In the navy
and marine corps today by the distri-
button of nearly 1000 medals and
letters Of commendation, for particu-
larly valorous or distinguished per-
formance of duty during the world
war. The medals and letters awarded
had been forwarded 10 commanding
officers in all parts Of the world and
upon signal by radio and telegraph
today from Secretary Daniels office
here, the honors were distributed
with appropriate ceremonies.
The action marked the final phase
OF the controversy over naval decora-
tons that resulted in q congressional
investigation last winter, after Rear
Admiral w. s. Sims had refused to
accept the distinguished service medal
Intended FOR him, on the gronnd that
injustice had marked the manner OF
distributing the navy's recognition ot
distinguished wartime service.
During the investigation, Secretary
Daniels was accused OF making
awards 20 officers who commanded
ships sunk By. ,he enemy. and is-
nor.ng other officers who performed
distinguished duty ia responsible po-
sitions on shore.