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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
FEW WOMEN
SEEK TO VOTE
Only 80 Were Added to thd
List in Barre Last
Night
MORE EXPECTED
TO APPLY LATER
Next Meeting Of the Board
Will Be Held Sep
tember 9Th

Thirtystwo women of P present
ed themselves last nie Ssoefore th|
board Of civil author ,s,or registra
tion for the comi. sS.lection. Fh'
meeting lasted Oximately twI
hours, and the .ien drifted in a
intervals duril the entire period
Though the number is smaller thai
was at first expected, in view of thI
strong fight waged in Vermont fol
woman suffrage, it is the opinion o|
many that this number will be great
ly augmented at the next two meet
ings of the board.
OF the thirty.two women presenting
themselves, the majority were from
ward one, fifteen in number. Ward twd
followed with IL; ward three had fouI|
and ward six brought UP the rear witt
a, sole representative. The absence o|
women of foreign extraction at thu
meeting was particularly noticeable
only one or two presenting them
selves. Several men took the free
mans oath.
Five changes were made in the as
signment of voters to wards. William
Mcleod of Orange street was shifted
from ward two to ward one; Charlie
Chieravalli of Summer street from
ward five to ward three; Lyman Whit
comb of Eastern avenue from war
three to ward two; Jeremiah O'Briel
of Beckley court from ward three L
ward two; and Earle r. Davis from
ward six to ward two.
Further changes. and additions arr
expected to be made after the mex
meeting of the board of civil authorit,
on Wednesday evening, Sept. s. 1t i
possible that over double the numbe
of women that presented themselves
before the board last night will ap
pear then for registration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
THREE LOSE LICENSES
Because of Action Taken by Vermont
Secretary Of State

Harry A. Black. secretary Of state,
has taken away the following licenses
so that the men will be unable to oper-
ate their automobiles for a time: =. =.
Sault OF Randolph. suspended 40 days
for causing an accident by cutting be
tween two approaching automobiles !;
Martin F. Ambrose Of North Ferris
burg. revoked, having been convicted
Of use Of intoxicating liquor while dris-
ing q car. ;. ~ Levin OF Remington.
suspended % DAYS, for reckless driving,
causing an accident.
Quite = number Of automobile scci-
dents we're reported 20 the secretary
~ state this morning These included
d. A. lbey Of East Montpelier, report
ing that car number 1851 hit his near
the Allen farm in Barre the 29th Of the
month. Pred G. LeClsir. that his ma
chine and that Of a Mr. Bancroft col
Iricd recently on the Morrisville road
T.. y. Mccall II Waterbury that his ma
chine and ? n RusselTs machine came
together William Laird ~ Webster
silic thar b. mschine and car 21sss
" ere damaged in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Will Be Started at Barre Golf Club
Course on Saturday.

The annual championship of the
Barre Golf club starts on Saturday,
Sept, 4, and record entry is expect
ed. The qualifying round is holes on
Saturday forenoon, first l6 best scores
qualify for championship. Saturday
afternoon, first round, match play IS
holes. Monday forenoon, second round,
Is holes, Monday afternoon, semi
finals. The finals will be played the
following Saturday afternoon, 80 holes
for championship, Is holes for second,
third and fourth eights.
The prizes will be as follows: Prize
to winner and runner up in champion.
ship, prize for winner of second eight,
prize for winners of third and fourth
eights, prize for best low gross score in
qualifying round prize for best handi.
cap score. This handicap prize is open
all day Saturday. Any member may
enter for H.
All members wishing to enter the
annual championship are asked to sign
thNAt hniiitc vi Ndtus HlbN iutu tpi shult
at the clubhouse or notify any one of
the tournament committee, which con,
sists of j. Freeland, L. r. Hutchinson,
d. r. Stuart and F. Leith, All names
must be in by Friday night. The names
will be drawn Saturday morning at
$3.50 o'clock sharp and the tournament
started. The last pair must be start.
ed off the first tee by II o'clock. All
members be on hand in good season.
1t is the request of the committee
that all members be present and take
part In this annual event and make
this record entry, All players are
asked to take notice of new rules post
I'd at the clubhouse. as the tournament
viii be run under these new rules.
There will be no weekly tournament
this week, owing to the annual taking
place
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
BARRE MAN AT HEAD.
James Gall Grand Chancellor of
Knights of Pythias.

James Gall of Barre was elected
grand chancellor OF the Knights of
Pythias, and +. L. Robinson of Barre
was elected grand tribune at the 32d
annual convention of the grand lodge
of the Knights Of Pythias held Tues
day and Wednesday at Lyndonville,
with over one hundred members pres
ent. Regular business and election of
officers for the coming year occupied
the time of the members during the
two days. Reports from the Various
branches of the organization through
out Vermont showed that there was
substantial gain both financially and
numerically, and the prospects for the
coming year are more than promising.
The results OF the election for the
coming year are as follows: Grand
chancellor, James Gall of Barre; grand
vice chancellor, NJ 6. Morse of Hard
wick; grand prelate, c. 2. French of St.
Johnsbury; grand keeper of records
and seal, +. A. Whitaker OF Bellows
dli-s II anu Dhd9AtA VI -
W. Hardy of Orleans; grand master at
arms, +. A. Hardy of North Troy;
grand inner guard, +. +. Holmes Of
McIndoes grand outer guard, b. w Da
Wis of Marshfeld, and grand tribune.
r. +. Robinson OF Barre.
Supreme Vice Chancellor George A.
Cabell OF Ronanoke, Va, was present
al the convention a. a representative
of the supreme lodge, and delivered an
exceptionally striking address.
The delegates who attended from
Barre were James Gall g. Herbert
Pape. Arthur f. Campbell, William
Mercer. II. :. Campbell, w. II. Duthie,
F. T.. Robinson. Chauncey NJ. Wiley. I,
Homer {. Ladd and w. A. Drew.
The conN ention next summer will be I
held at Montpelier during the latter
part Of August. it was decided.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
ScoTT-SGoTT.
Former Goddard Man Takes Bride at
st. Johnsbury.

St Johnsbury, Sept. miss Phoebe
Scott. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
A. Scott, and Rev. Harold Guy Den
Scott were married last night at the
home of the bride by Rev. George f.
Fortier of Morrisville. They left at
once for Cincinnati, o., where Mr.. Scott
is To begin his pastorate of the First
Cniversalist church. He resigned as
pastor of the Universslist church
here two months ago. His pride was
former organist of the church.
The wedding was attended only by
the relatives and immediate friends.
Miss Helen May was the brides at
tendant and the best man was Frank
Mitchell of Boston. The bride has
been popular member of the Chin
Chin club and members of the organi-
zation served in the dining room dur
ing the reception which followed the
ceremony. Mr.. Scott was a student
at Goddard seminary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

George A. Furness of Marshfeld was
business visitor in Barre this morn
ing.
Carl Bowen of Randolph recently
commenced work as a clerk at the n.
ID. Phelps Co. store.
Miss Mary Cerasoli leaves to- night
for Waterbury, after few days visit
with friends in Barre
Mrs. Blanche Howe Of Sherbrooke.
p @, submitted to tonsil -adenoid
operation this morning.
Neil Smith motored last night. from
Bristol, Conn, to spend a few days in
Barre as the guest of friends
Miss Ruth Bennett of Montpelier had
tonsils and adenoid operation at the
Barre City hospital this morning.
Mrs. John Stewart Of Central street
returned yesterday from Buffalo, " V,
and Boston, after a two weeks visit
with relatives.
Albert +. Bishof Of Burlington, who
has been spending the past four days
in Barre on business, returned to his
home this morning.
Dino Valz, Wendell Allen and Roger
Geryasi are taking the school census
for the year and expect 10 have it
completed this week.
At the annual election Of officers of
Barre council, No. iOl. Knights Of Co
lumbus. John h. Kelly was unanimous
ly elected 10 succeed r. J. Owens as
grand knight Of Barre council Mr..
Owens has twice served in this Office.
q period Of two years each. and refused
TO have his name entered for re-elee.
tion. Mr.. Kelly accepts tins Office
Oct. !, and takes the chair Of grand
knight after serving the past wear a.
deputy grand knight Prank J. Shea
was elected for the chair Of deputy
grand knight. other officers chosen
are Chancellor o. W. Boyea. rocorder. {
Z. J. Sulliyani hnsecisl secretary. John 1
o'Keefe. treasurer r. J. Denniur. war. 4
den. J. p. Nelson, advocate. Martin /
Riley, inside guard. Fred Amedv. out.
side guard. ] Burke; trustee for thres /
wears. Thomas Hsnrl uho take the 4
place of ,. p. MrNuliy at tire expira
'isn of his eece AT neu oHirrrs sill
r. installed o..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
APPEALS FOR TEAM PLAY
Harding Talked to Chicago Cubs Ball
Team To-day.

Marion, Ohio, Sept. Putting his
political creed into the vernacular of
baseball, Senator Harding delivered a
front porch speech to-day TO the play
ers of the Chicago National League club
appealing for better team work by the
American nation ION the home
grounds, under the rules
Many issues, including the league of
nations, one man government and pre-
paredness were touched on by Senator
Harding in declaring his love for the
great American game. The Cub players
had come to Marion TO play a special
exhibition game late in the day as a
personal compliment to the nominee.
In another speech, delivered TO a
committee representing several associa-
tions Of teachers, the senator said the
low compensation of teachers had
brought on "a crisis" in education. and
pledged himself to do everything in
his power to secure better pay for the
profession.
Both of the addresses were short,
and the greater part of the day the
candidate reerved for a conference with
Senator Knox OF Pennsylvania on the
league issue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
E. H. Moore, Cox Pre-
Convention Manager, Ex-
pected to Bring Document
G. O. P. YEAR BOOK
TO BE INVESTIGATED
Democrats Declare This
Book Is Example of Sin
lister Interests"

Chicago, Sept 2.---Members of the
Senate committee investigating cam
palgn expenditures and contributions
to-day expected to receive the data on
which Governor Cox based his charges
that the Republicans were raising a
Sl5,0o0,000 campaign fund. Il. H. moore
OF Youngstown, O., Cox pre- -conyen
ton manager, was en- route here with
documents furnished by Governor Cox,
according TO Wilbur w. Marsh, Demo.
cratic national treasurer.
Marsh told the committee yesterday
the Democrats thus far set aside only
100000 for the speaking campaign.
Senator Spencer asked Marsh if the
expense of Governor Cox special train
on the coming western trip would not
cost about 100000 to start with. Marsh
said, the cost was figured at $4,000.
Further investigation into the Re.
publican year book being prepared by
William Barnes of the Albany Eve.
ming Journal, will be undertaken by
the committee next week in Pitts.
burgh, 1t was announced to-day by
Senator Kenyon. The committee there
viii devote particular attention TO
charges that liquor interests have con
tributed TO various campaign funds,
SeSator Kenyon said
Mr.. Barnes, whose book was men
toned yesterday by Democratic Chair.
man George White and Marsh as an
example of sinister interests" sup
porting the Republican party, will be
subpoenaed to appear at the Pitts.
burgh meeting.
Senator Kenyon yesterday quzzed
w, d. Jameson, financial director of
the Democratic committee about let
ters sent by the committee to federal
office holders, soliciting campaign sub
scriptions. Jameson said he had sent
special delivery letters to the homes
he knew were federal office holders
and did not send them letter direct
because he wanted to be wholly with
in the law
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
AS Protest Against Award
BY Anthracite Coal
Commission
NEW DEMANDS
WILL BE MADE
Scale Committee Of Miners
Agreed to Accept Under
Protest

Scranton, Pa, Sept. MANY an
thracite miners continued on vacation
to-day as a protest against the award
of the anthracite coal commission.
Meanwhile the scale committee repre-
senting operators and workers met in
joint conference here to accept the
award after six months of negotiation,
and arbitration.
The scale committee OF the miners
agreed at Hazleton yesterday to accept
the award under protest and to make
new demands.
The award gives wage increases
ranging from IL to 252s per cent. The
miners asked for 27 per cent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
cox AT TOP SPEED
Trying to Clean Up Matters Before
Going on Western Trip.

Columbus. Ohio, Sept. 2-Governor
Cox worked at top speed to-day to
clear up accumulated state business be-
fore starting on his swing through the
west this evening His trip will take
him into 22 states before he returns
TO Dayton October e. His itinerary
calls for 81 extended addresses, an
average Of two daily, not including
rear platform and other minor
speeches
Between 5000 and 1000 miles will
be traversed BY the governor, mostly
by railroad on regular trains. but with
several special trains and automobile
side trips planned. The governor will
have private car, the Federal. used
in the past by President Wilson ana
former President Taft, and at least
two other cars for his party. inelud-
ing newspaper correspondents, stenog
raphers, publicity assistants and
others.
The governor viii speak Friday at
jackson and Lansing. Mich On sat
urday he viii speak at Milwaukee. He
will spend Sunday az Chicago and Mon
day in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
On the western swing he will visit
in order principal cities in North Da
kots. Montana, Washington, Oregon.
Idaho, Utah, Nevada. California. Ari-
IONA, New Mexico. Colorado. yoming
Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas.
Oklahoma and Missouri. closing his
trip October at St. Louis.
While Governor Cox is west Frank
lin u. Roosevelt will be speaking in
the east. They plan 10 confer at Day-
ton October or s before Mr.. Roose
welt makes another western trip. The
governor will spend october<in the
middle west. east and some Of the
southern states. Both candidates are
10 close their campaigns in their home
states on Saturday, October 80.
Governor Cox, during the last month /
IF campaigning, made 81 addresses in
Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia. Pennsyl. 4
.anis. Connecticut and New York. trav |
Hing nearly 1000 miles. including
'bout 500 by automobile.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
COOLIDGE WILL
NOT COMMENT
On Report That He Will Call Special
Session of Legislature to Consid-
er Impeachment of
Burrell.

Boston, Sept. 2Governor Coolidge
when questioned to-day regarding re.
ports that he contemplated calling the
legislature in special session to consid.
er impeachment of State Treasurer
Fred J. Burrell, said he had nothing to
submit to the legislature at present.
State Auditor Alonzo B. Cook, who
has been making an audit of the treas.
urer's accounts at the direction Of the
governors council, had not complet-
ed his report to-day, but it is expect
ed to be in the hand of the governor
within a day or two At the same
time, Bank Commissioner Joseph G.
Allen is compiling reports from the
banks of the state to show which of
them have used the advertising agency
run by Burrell and the amount of state
funds on deposit with each at vari-
GUS dates. 1t has been alleged that the
treasurer solicited the advertising bus
mess of banks, and showed favoritism
to those banks which retained his
agency.
Mr. Burrell denies that his acts have
been irregular. He said to-day that he
would refuse to withdraw as candi-
date for denomination as requested by
formal vote of the Republican state
committee yesterday.
The committee has as yet taken no
action on the consent of James Jack
son in opposition to Burrell,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
SHIPPERS FIRED
INTO DENSE CROWDS
And for Time Panic Reigned in That
Part of Belfast-0ne Civilian
Was Fatally Wounded.

Belfast, Sept. 2,-Snipers fired into
a dense crowd shortly before IL o'clock
last night near the CrImlin road jail,
and for time panic reigned in that
section of the city. One civilian was
fatally injured duringthe shooting and
although soldiers were rushed at once
to the scene and pursued the man who
did the shooting. he made his escape.
During small riot in Dover street,
where hostile crowds gathered during
the evening, one man was seriously
wounded
AT ii o'clock. the hour at which the
curfew ordinance is effective, the streets
were almost deserted
Yesteday sevreal were injured by
snipers in the northern part of the
city, North street being the center of
the most disorder There were no
pitched battles similar to those fought
on Monday and Tuesday, but feeling
was bitter beween the contending fac.
tions, and at times only the interven-
tion of police and soldiers averted seri-
Gus conflicts. Many dwellings and
stores were looted during the day, and
rumors of new attacks made by the
respective factions kept the city in a
state of excitement Several of those
wounded during intervals of firing were
onlookers, who, unfamiliar with the
winding streets, found themselves in
the line of fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
TALK OF THE TOWN


G. A. Harvie Of Fitchburg, Mass, is
a guest Of o. j. Dodge's this week.
l. Irving Fine returned to his home
on Maple avenue last evening, after
spending several weeks in Boston, Re.
we're beach and New Bedford.
| On account of the corn roast to.
night, the regular monthly meeting of
the guild of the Church of the Good
I Shepherd will be held tomorrow night
in the church. Note change in date.
Building lot with frontage Of so
feet on Orange street will be sold at
auction Saturday afternoon, Sept. 4, at
4:30 O'Clock. Land adjoins on easterly
3 sside Of George kent's residence adv
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Eastman and
MIR Brophy Of St Petersburg Fla,
and Nlr and Mrs. Thomas Quinn and
son of Quincy, Mass, are spending a few
days with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin
Of Washington street
Rev W. f. Archibald Of Graniteville.
left to-day for Portland, Ne, where he
will meet the officers of the Presbyte.
rian church there, of which he is mod
orator He viii return Saturday and
occupy his pulpit Sunday.
Mrs George Ralph, who has been Wis
itjng Mr. and Mrs Alex Mckinnon Of
Jersey City and friends in Brooklyn,
\. y. and New York City. has re.
turned home. being accompanied by her
husband, who has just returned from
several months stay in Scotland
Misses Edith, Efie and Emma Smith
have sold their home in East Hardwick
and come to Barre TO reside. The for
mer returns to her position as teach.
er in the Spaulding high school and
the latter has given up her position in
the East Hardwick postoffice to make
her home with her sisters here
When Nellie Cowie returned home
last night she was pleasantly sur
prised to find about 20 Of her young
friends She is passing her three
months vacation at the home of her ]
sister. Mrs David Henderson. Of p |
Brook street On behalf Of the com
pany. George Laing presented her>a /
gold bracelet Games were played and /
three Young friends, Margaret Glass,
Bina Mcdonald and Barbara Brechin,
served Refreshments Of ice cream. cake
and candy.
George n Cove. elder son Of the late
Prank A. Cove. this city. aud Eliza
beth " Cove. now of Santa Cruz. Cal.
was married Aug. > to Helen D. Nil
Ter. youngest daughter Of Mr. Charles
Miller Of Worcester. Mas The wed
ding took place Al AT saint Episco
pal church IN that city, the couple being
attended BY college friends The bride
groom is graduate 81 Spauldiug.
,lass of lal4 and of Worcester School 4
q Technology cisss of 1918 Mr. Cove
IS at present chemist n the labora
.ory of the Carborundum Co. in NJ. 4
,gara falls. The newly married par I
eft Al once for their home in the Falls.
d hero. after sept. D.. thcv wl b. 81
scmc 10 thtir friend. AZ the Mckinstry u
lFartments in that city
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
BOLSHEVIK DEAD AND
WOUNDED NUMEROUS
Sixteen Guns and Enor-
nous Quantities of Mate
rial Were Captured By
the Poles, Who Are Now
In Close Pursit of the
Russians Who Escaped.

Warsaw. Sept tBy the Associated
Press The bolshevik army of Gen
eraI Budenny, cavalry leader, has been
annihlated in the Lemberg sector says
the Polish official statement issued to-
day
Isolated detachments escaped and are
now in disorderly retreat
Budenny's mounted men had been
endeavoring to break through the Poll
ish lines and march upon Lublin They
had virtually completed an encircling
movement against Zamosz, midway be-
tween Lublin and Lemberg, but were
outfanked by the Poles and attacked
from the east.
The soviet forces were defeated
along the entire center of the front,
and they had to retreat in disorder
with the Poles in close pursuit.
The bolsheviki lost heavily in killed
and wounded, the Poles capturing thou.
sands of prisoners, is guns and enor-
nous quantities of material
The fishing centered in the Zamosz
region. There were numerous cavalry
clashes with the infantry filing in the
gaps And attacking all along the line
simultaneously. The operations were
carried out in accordance with the
Polish plan, which led the Russians in
60 traps, where they were attacked
from all sides.
The communique reports successes
along the entire center and southern
fronts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
KILLED HUSBAND
TO SAVE HERSELF
Mrs. Mary Spinuzo of Boston Shot An
tonic Spinuzo and Their Children
Were Witnesses of Affair.

Boston, Sept. 2.Antonio Spinuzo
was shot and killed at his home in
the north end early to-day, and the po.
lice sought Mrs. Mary Spinuzo, his
wife. Children of the couple, who wit.
messed the shooting said their mother
had fired when their father threatened
TO kill her, and had left home saving
she would surrender herself to the po.
lice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
N4PY WAGE SCHEDULE
AFFECTS $1,000
Report Was Submitted TO Secretary
Daniels, Who Will Act on Il
Within Two Days

Washington. D. G.. sept. , Cnani-
nous recommendations Of the navy
yard wage board for new wage sched-
ule 10 affect about $1,000 employees will
b. laid before Secretary Daniels to-
dsy Mr. Daniels said he would en-
deavcr 10 at on the new schedule
within two days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-02
MONTPELIER

The Eagles have quit-claimed the
block which they bought of George
Peck and others some years ago, back
10 the grsntors. The Eagles purchased
when the fraternity was in flourish
ng condition, but Of late they have
seen unable to meet their payments
m the building and recently offered it
through the city council to Montpelier
Tor $4,000.
Pascal Ricci of Rutland was in the
,ity to-day in connection with certain
highway work. He expects TO finish
he Marlboro federal aid project this
week, but il will take a month longer
.o' complete the French hill job.
Miss Elizabeth Doherty was initiated
the Order Of Eastern Star last
vening. A social time followed, given
o y. and Mrs. W =. Sunderland.
rho soon leave Tor Florida Refresh
nents were served
Miss Pearl II. Davis has returned
rom a visit in Coaticok. p. .. and
esumed her duties - nurse ~ the
angdon home.
Miss Helen Harris. Who has been re-
ovsring from an operation on her
hroaf. has rsSumed her work in the
diutant generals Office
William } Webster 81 RoNburv h..
etiled his sccount a. admiui-trafor of
he estate ~ Leland J. Merritt. bate 81
hat town
ChaTlss Pierce automobile nsncctcr.
- reported 20 the -ortta5x - state
rat b. arrested tvo men n berbt h-t
VeninE ou the charge of iuto1ilatisr
hide operating an automohfis Tlrf
osrses pin - removed. pro1shiy
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