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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
COMMUNITY HOUSE WORK.
Results In April Submitted By Mrs.
Harriet NJ. GridIey.

Ms. Harriet NJ tiridley, in her re-
port on community house work for the
monthsob April to May ], gives an
idea yof what the activities carried on
at the house have already amounted to.
Regular meetings Of two girls and two
boys clubs were held, l54 garments
were made. repaired and distributed,
II ladies assisted on the weekly com
munity sewing day; is children attend
ed Peter Rabbit party, with an egg
hunt. two girls assisted in making bas
kets for the egg hunt, serving sand
wiches and cookies and in playing
Games; two popcorn parties were held
for the girls club and two sessions Of
stories and games were held for the
girls club.
4 hssketry class has been formed
but delay n shipment of materials
left the hour open for games with Miss
Ritchie in charge Thirty-two boy
scouts participated in popcorn party.
three persons have had lodging in the
dormitory. occupied in all four weeks
and two nights Twentv-one break
fasts were furnished for one child. 60
meals were furnished in all. four lunch
cons werc furnished a working moth.
or. two children had temporary shelter.
while waiting to go TO permanent
homes, the dormitorv has been rented
10 transient guest week. three
wsshings were done in the house laun
dry
In the day nursery Highest daily
att tendance, ) lowest daily attendance,
/: aggregate attendance, Sc
The house is responding 10 inpumer
able daily needs. and seems to be sp-
preeiatcd by those who have shared
in its hospitality.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
COMMISSION
SEEKS HIS DEFEAT
Declares Senator Smoot, Complaining
About an Investigation of Utah
Idaho Sugar Co.

Washington, D. c., May 24.-Charges
that federal trade commission inves-
| tigation of the Utah Idaho Sugar com
pany was being conducted in an effort
TO defeat him for reelection were made
in the Senate to-day by Senator Smoot,
Republican, Utah.
Although Senator Smoot said he
had only a nominal stock interest IN
the company, he declared the commits
sion's activities were being directed
against his political interests.
mo one can object to any action
that can be taken to control or regu-
late the lawful distribution of sugar
said. Senator Smoot, "but when any
department of the government under
takes to secure the defeat or election
of United States senator through the
investigation of the affairs of sugar
company, it is time that such CON
temptible practice be called to the at
tention of the house"
Senator Smoot read copies of tele-
grams alleged TO have passed between
W. H. Beer, attorney for the commits
sion in the Utah-Idaho eompany's in
vestigation, and George L. Sanders OF
Salt Lake City, in which Mr.. Beer
asked Sanders for advice regarding his
movements and departure from Utah.
The alleged reply of Mr.. Sanders ad
vising Mr.. Beer not to be "in too big
hurry TO finish your case, as public
sentiment is fast changing and almost
entirely for government prosecution"
Sugar magnates anxious for you TO
get through" the reply continued.
palmer should keep you on job. II
you keep going for two months. it
will cost Smoot his Senate seat. Bet
ter kill time with Washington author
ity"
Months ago. Senator Smo0t said, he
was advised that the trade commission
planned TO investigate the Utah Idaho
concern Just before the election. and
that among other causes assigned was
that il would help defeat him for re
election. Mr.. Smoot said he owned only
IS shares of stock in the company.
paying him S22 monthly, including
some from his fathers estate
) The senator also read kilograms ex
changed between himself and the sugar
company relative to fixing sugar prices
and said all had been inspected by
department of justice agent, and his
entire course in that respect approved.
Despite this, Senator Smoot said, II
appeared the trade commission inves-
tigation had become a blow at his POI
litica career
Il am positive the honest people Of
this country" said Mr. Smoot. will
not approve of any such rotten poll
tics.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
VERMONT cHIRoPRAcToRS
Held Their Annual Meeting at White
River Junction

RtFNh Je'NNaNN-
The fourth annual meeting of the
Vermont Chiropractors' association was
held with DIR. and Mrs C. w Brooks
at White River sunctie ien on Saturday
May - There was good attendance
and a very interesting meeting, which
was called at p. m.
The election of officers resulted ss
follows: President. Dr. c. W. Brooks,
White River Junction; vice president
Dr. Baruch. Bethel; secretary. DR.. I.
Mae Gage. Barre; trustees, DR.. j. ;.
Webb. one wear. DR.. George 7. Lane,
two years. DR. George b. Gage, three
wears: treasurer, DIR. Grace Webb, Bur
lington.
The next meeting will be held in
Brattleboro in October, with DR.. George
f. Lane
Al o'elock a banquet was served at
tho Junction house, with Or Nash, the
past president, a. toastmsstcr. The
speakers were Mr. Babbitt Deputy
Todd. Dr. W A. Gage and 7. Mae
Gage. d. c. Guests at the banquet
were Deputy and Mrs. Todd Burling
ton. Mr. Bsbbitt, Brattleboro, and Mr..
and Mrs Post. Rutland.
Among those present were Dr. aud
Mrs. George Nash of Concord. \. H.,
Dr. c. :. Towle OF Nashua. \. H., DR..
+. Z. Bemis. st Albans, DIR. W. B.
Gage. Rutland. DR. and Mrs. Raruch,
Bethel, Dr aud Mrs w 4 Gage, st.
Johnsbury. Dr. and Mrs. George +.
lane. Brsttleboro, DIR. and Mrs. c. w.
Brooks, White River Junction. DIR. and
Mrs. 7. : Webb. Burlington, Drs. Gage
and Gage. Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
GOVERNMENT LOST
S900.478.000 on r. r..
According to the Report OF Swager
Sherley, Railroad Administration
Director Of Finance.

Washington, d. c. May p The
governments gross loss in operation of
the railroads during federal control was
s900.47s 900. according 10 the final Re-
port OF Swsger Sherley. railroad ad
ministrstion director Of finance.
OF this total S677 $4,000 was charge
able direct to the excess Of operating
expenses over revenues and rentals
for the "ciass one roads. Mr. Sherlcv
said Smaller lines. sleeping car com
psnies and inland waterways added
s45. 100000 to this total
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
TO RECOMMEND RAIL POLICY.
Committee from Many Rail Gate
ways" Considering Problem.

Washington. d. G.. MAY 24.-Thirty
local committees located AZ all the prin
cipal rail gateway" we're a. work to-
day surveying their individual freight
problems with q view 10 recommending
20 the Interstate commerce commission
p policy 20 BE- followed in the future
relating to priorities and embargoes.
In tho meantime the general ex-
change - equipment, 70 commence to-
morrow Is exported 10 ease. the c0ngcs-
ton 81 the roads % 4 certain extent.
Railroad aflicial-. however. are of the
opinion that weeks II cooperation be-
NHen the commission. the roads and
shippers Eouid b. necessary 90 bring
about normal conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
MET WITH DIFFICULTIES.
When British Police Tried to Transport
Man Taken in Raid in Ireland.

Rallinamore. County Leitrim, Ire
land. Nav 24.-After three men had
been caught raiding a house near here
for arms Saturday and remanded TO
the Sligo Jail. the engine driver of the
train on which the police I'M tended to
transport the men declined to move
the train.
The police were forced TO keep the
prisoners here until Sunday. when
military sorry was sent for. Every
road into Ballinamorc was then bsrri
caded with trees OF stone obsfructious
and the lcrry had the greatest difficult
" getting into and ont Of the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
SECOND WEEK OF STRIKE
Opens With No Propect Of Immediate
Settlement at Biddeford, Me

Biddeford. Ne, MAY "a To-day
marked the opening Of the second week
of the strike of laborers who served
as helpers in the foundry of the saco-
Lowell Machine shops, shutting down
the foundry and throwing l75 moulders
out of work The situation remains as
il did one week ago. the prospect being
that the disafected group viii remain
out until the first Of June when the
company has promised an increase Of
wages Tho striking hands, who mum
her about $50, demand an increase Of
10 cents an hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
LoBsTERS PLENTIFUL.
More Than 10000 Pounds Received at
Boston in % Hours.

Boston, May p Lobstcrs are plcn
Fiful. This port, which supplies the
New York markets and points west to
the Mississippi and beyond. has re-
ceived in the past "a hours more than
10000 pounds Of tho crustaccsns. the
largest single day. receipt in many
months
Notwithstanding prohibition. which
had been expected to cause a lcssened
demand Tor holsters because of their
association with liquid refreshments on
restaurant menus, dealers said the de-
mand was running high and that the
big shipment had no effect on prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
TO MAKE BRIoUETTEs
In Order to Relieve tire Coal Situation
In Canadian NoTthwest.

Winnipeg. Man. NAY PA S25a.-
O0o plant 20 manufacture Ignite hrs
auettes fo hein relieve thr cGsl short
acs f. 10 d. erected 81 Bienfaii. Sask
D. uas announced t5-day The plant e
product viii hr -oid for slO50 ~ sil a
tor. aud ii is said it si1 equal the best
American anthracite.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
SHIP PASSENGER SUICIDE.
Man Is Reported TO Have Been Captain
In French Naval Reserve.

New York. Nav 24-The captain Of
tho steamship Iceland, vhich arrived
here to-day from New Zealand ports.
reported that = seaman. said 10 have
been captain in the French naval re-
serve during the war. had committed
suicide yesterday by hanging himself
az the ship was approaching New York.
The man was entered upon the ships
art icles as Pierre Cordinas. HIS body
was brought 10 New York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
TRIALS OFF TILL JUNE ).
Accident to the Resolute Saturday Due
to Collapse of Mast.

Boston, May 24 Charles Francis
Adams, skipper OF the cup defender
Resolutc. arrived from Bristol, r. L.,
to-day and stated that there would be
no more racing with the Nsnitie until
June 3. when the official trials will be-
gin of Newport
The old steel mast Of the Resolute
win be slipped Immediately and il is
hoped that the Yacht will be under sail
again by saturday
Mr., Adams said that the accident
Saturday was due solely to the collapse
Of the mast which was always regard
ed as an experiment and that al hands
were very glad that il went when it
did rather than later in the season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
DEATH OF NoRTHFIELD MAN.
Stanley c. Slack Had Been Ill, with
Bright's Disease.

Burlington. Nav "a 24-Stsnley Carroll
Slack Of Nor. hfeld. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". II. Slack. died OF Bright disease on
Saturday morning al the Fanny Allen
hospital. aged y years The deceased
is survived by his widow. who is q
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs T. ~ ThOm-
az. formerly Of this city but lately Of
Mortified. a two-week old daughter.
his parents. one brother and two sis
ters. Wayne and Emma slack Of
Mortified and Mrs Raymond Hunt VI
Lancaster. y. II. Mr. Slack was third
wear member Of Norwich university
and member Of the Sigma Epsilon
fraternity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
Lux in Tenebrs

a tourist reports seeing the follow
ing police regulation posted up u Ire
land
4 ufn further notice every vehicle
gn1Ist oarry p light uhen darkness be-
gins. Darsness begins when the ghts
are lit. Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
STUDY GASOLINE PUMPS.
As one Means to Reduce Excessive Liv-
ing Costs

Washington. d. G.. Msy 24-Mesns
of requiring excessive living costs bv
honest weights and measures was one
81 the topics before the conference of
weights ard measures officials II TIE
United States opening here to-day.
SPECIAL attention VII - given 80
stuiv ard explanation of gasoline
pumps and aFparatas used for dis
psnsiug moto- iucls.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
CLOSED FOR A WEEK.
Jefferson Mills at Jefferson, Mass, At
fected by Unsettled Conditions"

jefferson. Mass. Nav - The Jeffer-
son Manufacturing company's three
mills in dhis town snd in Worcester
were closed today for week or more.
"The very unsettled and unsatisfactory
condition Of the present market and a
need for machinery repair" were given
az the reason for the shutdown by Er-
nest Russell. assistant manager. The
mills employ 300 persons in the max
ing Of woolen goods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
Wholesale Price Was Ad-
vanced to 221a Cents
Per Pound
THIRD RAISE
WITHIN ONE WEEK
Increasing Cost to Com
pany of Raw Sugar, Says
American Sugar Ref. Co.

New York, May 24.-T'he American
Sugar Refining company to-day adj
yanced the price of sugar one cent, to
221s cents, marking the third advance
of its kind within week.
"The necessity for this advance arises
by reason of the increasing cost TO the
company of raw sugar" read state
ment issued by the American Sugar
Refining company
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
GOES TO DARTMOUTH COLLEGE.
Prof. W. ]. Urban to Head Department
Of Philosophy.

Hartford. Conn. Nav - Professor
Wilbur J Irhsu. professor oi philo-o-
phy and psychology a. Trinity college.
has accepted q call 20 become head ~
the department Of phiiosophy 81 Dart
rn0uth. He viii assume his new duties
IN the fan Professor THAN. sinoc
March 1919. has hefu On leave II ah-
sruoe Ieriuring ~ Harvard and Rad
sliIc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
SHOE FACTORIES CLOSE.
General Business Conditions" Was the
Excuse BY Rice & Hutehins.

Marlboro. Mass Nav - Tho three
shoe factories here Of Rice and Hutch
ins. Inc. will be shut down for a
week beginning "wednesday. i vas an
nounced 20 day General business con
ditions" were given a. the reason. The
plants here employ 100 persons
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
Brother Of Famous Wright AirPlsns
Men.

ksnsas CITY. Mo- May - Reuchiin
Wright. 80. brother q orvilie and VII
bur Wright. inventors ~ the hrst sne-
crssful heavier than-air fyiug maehinr.
died al bis bone here last night after
q short Illness
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
PENRosE IMPROVES
And viii Be Able to Attend Republican
Cnnvention.

Philadelphia. May - senator Boics
Penrose Is much better and will attend
the Republican national convention IN
Chicago. Il was stated At his home
here to-day
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
80 - e. As weE . -

Greenviile Piedmont = Potatoes IN
fhis csuntry must have heard that 20
tatces ln Poland are being used IS
money Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-24
CENSUS FIGURES.
Burlington, Ia, Showed Loss Of IL
Per Cent.

Washington. u. G.. Nav - Census
returns announced to-day included
Meriden. Conn. 2a.Sl2. increase 2.577
or a.5 per cent
Burlington. Ia, 2i.0S7, decrease 26'.
of ~ per cent.
Meriden Town. Conn. including Mer-
ideu City, 34.7e3. increase 2573 or So
per cent
Norfolk. Va, 1871. increase as
325. or 7l.6 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
HAD BAD COUCH, NICHE
 SWEATS AND ASTHMA
Got rid of it all and gained
 12 pounds in 3 months.

T suffered with bronchial asthma and catarrh of the stomach and bowels. My throat would close up so I could hardly breathe. Coughed all day and coughed so I could not lie down at night. There was such a gurgIing in my bronchial tubes it would keep my wife awake. had night sweats so badly would have to change night clothes three times a nj ght
 T commenced using Milks Emulsion months ago, and am now feeling fine. Have no night sweats. no bron- chiaI asthma. no stomach trouble, and have gained 121s pounds."-A. J. Burk- holder, 3s Florence St., Bradford, Pa.
 Give Milks Emulsion a chance to re- lieve-perhaps to conquer+-your asth- ma It has quickly succeeded for oth- CTS. It costs nothing to try.
 Milks Emulsion is a pleasant nutri- tive food and corrective medicine. It restores healthy, natural bowel action, doing away with all need of pills and physics. It promotes appetite and quick ly puts the digestive organs in shape to assmilate food. As a builder of flesh and strength, Milks Emulsion is strong ly recommended to those whom sick ness has weakened, and is a powerful aid in resisting and repairing the ef- fleets of wasting diseases. Chronic stom- ach trouble and constipation are promptly relievsd-usually in one day.
 This is the only solid emulsion made, and so palatable that it is eaten with spoon like ice cream.
 No matter how severe your case, you are urged to try Milks Emulsion under this guarantee-Take six bottles home with you, use it according to direc- tions and if not satisfied with the re- suits, your money will be promptly re- funded. Price soc and $1.20 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion Co.,, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold by druggists everywhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
DOCTORS AND DRUGGISTS PRAISE
 NEW DISCOVERY
Absolutely Revolutionizes the Treatment of Nose, Throat
 and Lungs

Bad colds, sore throat, tonsilitis, adenoids, croup, coughs and hoarse- ness-in fact, all simple inflamma- tions of the air passages-have at last met their master in Eucapine Salve, the elegant new pharmaceutical prep aration which is generally regarded as the most important contributoin of late years to the science of medical treatment
 Physicians and pharmacists through out the country are enthusiastic, be- heving that they at last have found a practically perfect antidote to ca tarrhal inflammation of the air pass ages. The effect is most delightful, almost instant, and permanent. Peo- pie who have tested it say it is abso- lutely indispensable to every family medicine chest. Get your winter sup ply today. Family jar, soc, at drug stores everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
RANDOM NOTES

 Mir. Donald Mcdonald, who has been i'll at the Norwood infirmary. has been re- moved to his home at East Lake Mir. and Mrs. Bert Meadow have named their little daughter Katherine Elizabeth for her two grandmothers li
 Mrs Darby is ifl at her home at Wood lawn, suffering from an attack of in- fluenca.
 Miss Frances Hood. who has been among the popular girls home for the hol- idays, has returned to Penn Hall, Phil adephia, to resume her studies. Mrs. Bibb Graves of Montgomery is spending a few days in the city with Judge and Mrs. William Fort MT. and Mrs. Norman Orcutt and at tractive little daughter, Madeline, are the guests of MT. and Mrs M D. Orcutt MT. and Mrs. Henley J. Smith are the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

how hard pressed Mfr. Hamerstein hap pened to be- Mir Hammerstein always called MT. Mccormack Mike On the morning after Mir McCormacks s debut at the Manhattan the singer was awakened by the telephone. It was MT Hammerstein. You should be in good voice this morning, Mike. The press is for you" A
 Here is part of MT McCormack's s appreciation of the impresario:
 He had rare mind, too, and wit that was lightning like in action It was his sense of humor, I often think, that enabled him to continue during that fateful 1910 season, when he fore saw the end I was walking with him, back stage, one night during an in termission. The set was undergoing change, the wings were being rushed to their places, drops raised and low cred and properties carried to various spots. Oscar as was his custom, was smoking-theugh I believe it was not in strict accordance with a city or dinance. The fireman detailed to watch that part of the house passed us.
 He looked at Hammerstein then at his burning cigar. and fixed the im- presario with an accusing look. Never mind" returned Oscar with that ingra- tiating smile of his, fits fireproof cigar"
 The tenor was born on June IA, our American Flag Day, in 1884. He was the fourth of eleven children. which, he says 'is some indication of the burden my father bore in providing for his family's support" Perhaps it is indication as well of the courage required in an eldest son to bring about the snubbing of the civil service an assured salary in order to fol- low the course of a singers dream
 Concerning the pretty romance of his life in which he met Mrs. McCor- mack Gily Foley. being herself a gifted vocalisD, Mir. Key has MT. Me- Cormack to tell the story in this man ner:
 T was just recovering from a cold the morning that I attended a re- hearsal of a William Ludwig Con- cert I had been invited to take part in. I was coughing terribly and Lud- wig was as bluff in his manner as his heart was big, did not approve of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
Now Gets AS Eegs
 ADay Instead of }
Mir. Vincent Cured His Hen. of the
 Winter Loafing Habit. EasiIy Done

My egg supply has increased wonderfully Early in January, I started using Don Sung. 1 had been getting about 8 eggs every other day from TO hens. By the end of January l was getting 30 eggs day In two weeks more, getting 1 dozen a day."-G. w Vincent, South. Ky.
 Mir. Vincent's results in January, prove that you can get the eggs when eggs are high. It's no trouble and costs nothing to try. The same offer that Mir. Vincent accepted is open to you.
 Give your hens Don Sung and watch re- suits for one moth. If you don't find that it pays for itself and pays you a good profit besides, simply tell us and your money will be promptly refunded.
 Don Sung tChinese for egg-layingl works directly on the egg laying organs and is also splendid tonic. 1t is easily given in the feed. improves the hens health. makes her stronger and more active in any weather, and starts her laying
 Try Don Sung for 30 days and if it doesn't get you the eggs, matter how cold or wet the weather, your money will be re- funded by return mail. Get Don Sung from your druggist or poultry remedy dealer os send 50 cents for package by mail prepaid Burrell- Dugger Co. so4 Columbia Bldg. h. dianapolis Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10

right a and can an work Q K better ~ You I, have M my permission to publish this letter. VICTORIA KoPPL, 21 Oak Ridge Ave-, Summit, N. J.
 If you have warning symptoms such as sense of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, backache, dread of inn pending evil, timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation of the heart, sparks before the eyes, irregularities, con- stipation, variable appetite, weakness, inquietude, and dizziness, get bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound and begin taking the medicine at once. We know it will help you as it did Mrs. Koppl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
BY DOLLY DALkYMPL.E

cough My boyish appearance doubt less stirred in him fatherly concern, for he gazed in assumed sterness at me and said: John, I don't like that cough. You need somebody to take care of you, and here's the girl to do it. Let me introduce you to Miss Lily Foley
 That was the way of it; the pre- else manner my wife and I met. l was bit bashful in those days and must have blushed. Lilys cheeks too showed hint at more than the color l had beheld-fer I'll admit I had seen her some moments before being in troduced, and had utilized each mo- ment. She had a reputation. you must know, of something more than a so- prano singer I'll not equivocate; she was called a beauty"
 The wedding took place in. Dublin July z, ls06. But meantime our happy pair had had very unhappy visit to America, going to sing in the Irish vil-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-10
By Emma Reid Ryall

lage at the St. Louis Fair, and MT. Mccormack, aft%~ season of lessons with SabatiRi, hrsd begun his fight for the recognition which Italy, at least, seemed slow to grant. It was, after all, dear old L4oRdon that first opened arms to McC<~mack-first in ballad, then at Coveas Garden-and all be- tween spring and the late fall in 1907
 MT Key Is t5 $e congratulated upon the very attrsetsse manner in which he has transcribed the most popular singer in America to mere pen ana ink-cold gray type-as it were.
 He has shown him to be not only great artist-singer, musician--but ?
 regular fellow"-a real man-with a big heart and big soul and big mlnd-a man who loves his home and family and friends and who wears his Id uT els mooestly and becomingly.
 MT Key wins for himself by his de- lightful recital further commendation as scholar. writer and critic"