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New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Girl Reveals Stolen Gems
$2,5OO i'm Diamonds Found in
Pantry. Where Hidden.

Florence Hamilton, prisoner at the
State Reformatory for Women at Bed
ford, N. Y, who was taken back Satur-
day after escaping from the institu-
tion, was prevailed upon yesterday to
tell where she had secreted $4,000
worth of diamonds she was accused of
stealing from her former employer,
Mrs. D. /. Brosseau, Of 4S5 Convent
Avenue, Manhattan.
To the astonishment of the reforma-
tory officials, the young woman said
she had hidden them in Mrs. Brosseau's
home. The jewels were in tho pantry
she said, in box of baking soda. The
news was telephoned to Mr.. Brosseau
who dug into the receptacle and found
the diamonds.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
ran Backs
Jersey's Right
10 Define Beer
a,,prney General Declares
enforcement Law Will
Not Entail Notification
of the Volstead Act
legislative Fight Opens
Vheeler Speaks for ''Drys'';
Nearly All N. Y. Hotels
Get 'sCulinary'' Permits

Attorney General McCran. of New
,.,ssy. declared yesterday at hearing
! lie Joint Federal Rules Committee
= IL New Jersey Legislature in Tren-
y, Mat he did not consider it nulli-
y. W. .Snn of the Federal Constitution
~ he New Jersey Legislature to pass
~ Nforcemens act which defined "in-
.v;{ating liquor" as having a higher
~s.,inrt of alcohol than is specified in
lie Colstesd act.
ri provisions of the Volstead act,
8. Attorney General asserted, were
rndnr on New Jersey only when the
ss,.tS voted to concur" in the Volstead
- The committee meeting at which he
..oI was an open one at which both
srets" and "drys" were present in force
!. dscuss four bills now before the
New. Jersey Legislature.
ITO of the measures. the Barrett and
Hanks bills. seek to give thirsty New
IsrsSvites and per cent beer, re-
,seHiye!y. The latter bill provide s
,isof for a referendum. The Runyon
,ssdution to 1atify the Eighteenth
Amqdmsnt and the Runyon state en-
nrctment bill, which is patterned on
he tolstead act, are supported by the
uof5bitionists
Wayne B. Wheeler, general counsel
,or the Anti-Saloon League Of Ameri-
ca appeared as the standard bearer of
Il. fdry" cause. In his opening argu-
m.nt, Mr.. Wheeler denied the conten-
tion Of certain "wet" lawyers that the
Eighteenth Amendment Is in conflict
| |uith STATE rights as defined In the Sixth
Amendment to the Constitution. and
added that even if there was conflict
|shs Federal law controls.
Paints Patriotic Duty
\ Fa state to license liquor pro-
Sh,bited by Federal law. Mr.. Wheeler's
|lgument continued. means not only
Irrsconcible conflict, but is. in legal
pntsmplation. an impossibility."
The only patriotic course for New
Jersey to take, Mr.. Wheeler said, was
. enact q code in harmony with the
federal code and to abide by 1t until
lCsn&ress repeals or modif1es it, or I'M
iii he Eighteenth Amendment is re-
psa!sd. The efforts of the "wets" tc
defest the Eighteenth Amendment he
ulla unprecedented and illegal"
Practically every club, hotel and res.
surant of consequence in Manhattan
ilrssdy has obtained a permit for the
uw of alcoholic liquids and wines 70,
culinary purposes, according to state
nent made yesterday from the office
d the Collector of Internal Revenue
Today is the closing date for sucl
sppHcations and for all application.
for Permission to store liquor for non
kvaage purposes anywhere save 1,
the home.
No Hope for Thirsty
BIT even in the culinary concession
hers is no loophole for the hopeful
hhuH. The permit is phrased "to use
distilled spirits or wine for culinary
purposes by process destroying the bev.
enge nature Of the spirits and wines
having only the required taste, and
not as a potable, but mixed with the
4 Nfds of the dish" A $1,0O0,000 bond
hs 10 be filed by each applicant.
Tie Black Star liner Yarmouth
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
would begin this week publication in
"The Washington Herald" Of which he

would begin this week publication in
"The Washington Herald" Of which he
and Herbert Hoover are part owners,
Of an agitation in support of the Grain
Corporation and what it has done with
reference to the stabilizing of the
market price OF grain; for the con-
tinuance of the corporation, and
against the passage Of the Gronna bill
for the winding up Of the affairs of the
government guarantee of 1926 for
wheat.
I'VE have received more than 200
kilograms protesting against the pas
sage of the bill sponsored by Senator
Gronna abolishing the Grain Corpora
tion," said an assistant of Mr.. Barnes
grain, and who fear that the removal
of the guarantee will demoralize the
entire cereal market"
Republican politicians were auick
yesterday to attach political signif-
cance to the announced intention of
Mr.. Barnes, Herbert C. Hoovers prin-
clpal Lieutenant, to oppose the passage
of the Gronna bill
"lf Mr.. Hoover and Mr.. Barnes fol-
low up their idea Of opposing the
Gronna bill, which wipes the Grain Cor
poration out of existence, their action
will arouse the suspicion that they have
political motive in their opposition,' u
said a prominent Republican yesterday
IT prompts the assumption that Mr.
Hoover and Mr.. Barnes and the food
administration, reaching into every
county of every state of the Union, de-
sire the Grain Corporation to continue
at least until the holding of the ma
tional conventions in June, so that Mr.
Hoover, in case he should be chosen at
either convention, may. have the frame
work Of an organization, largely non
partisan in the Northern states, to sup
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Baruch Denies
He Backs ANY
Boom for 1920
Democrats Should Decide on
Platform First and Then
Select a Candidate to
Fit Issues, He Contends
Opposes All Instructions
Rumor That He Finances
Fight Against Smith or
Palmer Also Repudiated

From The T,ibune's Warrington Bureau
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Bernard
M. Baruch to-day denied that he was
backing or financing any candidate
for the Presidency, saying so far as
he was concerned he would vote for
the man who best represents good
government. He denied specifically
that he was financing an organiza-
tlon to tight Governor Smith or to op-
pose the candidacy of Attorney Cen
eral Palmer.
MIR. Baruch said he thought the best
service to representative democracy
would be obtained by sending unin-
structed delegates to the national con-
vention. The platform of the marty
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Woman Dead, 80 Hurt
In San Francisco F;rr

Spsotdl Dtspdfch to The Trs6atne
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. "a woman
was burned to death and thirty-two
persons were injured in Are which
destroyed the Berkshire apartments in
a fashionable residential section Of the
city early to-day. The damage was
estimated at more than 100000.
out the front Of the building at the
fourth floor, where the fire started
caused speculation among firemen and
police as to the probable origin Of the
blaze. So far no explanation has been
advanced
The injured included nine firemen
Mrs. Mary E. Donoho lost her life.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
TIFFANY &CO.
:. FIFTH AVENUE &37uSTREBr
PEARLS DIAMONDS JEWELRY
SlLNERWARE AND STATIONERY

known to enforcement agents as the
"booze boat" and the "Green River
Liner" remained at. her anchorage at
the foot of Eightieth Street yesterday
The Yarmouth is supposed to be coal
ing. but herr sailing date, originally
fixed for Saturday last, is now indef-
initely postponed.
New England is obeying the law, &C
lord, Deputy Commissioner of Internal
Revenue i'll charge of prohibition en-
forcement. Mr.. Gaylord returned yes
terday from a visit to Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Undertakers Deny Interest
In Return of Soldier Dead

The New York Undertakers' Associ-
alton issued denial yesterday of re-
port that undertakers were interested
in the removal of the dead of the Amer
ican Expeditionary Forces from the soil
Of France -
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10

Greatest Iodine Plane in ChileS
The worlds greatest iodine works
are in Chile, having an annual outputs
Of 400 900 pounds.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-10
Barnes Plans Driue to
Hold Grain Corporation,

1t was said yesterday at the Office
OF julius Fl. Barnes, president of the
Grain Corporation. that Mr.. Barnes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
TALK or THE TOWN

All the banks in Barre will be closed
all day tomorrow,
Congregational chicken pie supper
tonight, 5:30.--adv.
Eat supper at the Presbyterian
church Saturday night and then have
a long evening" to do your shopping
adv
The Red Cross must increase it's
membership, not grow less The work
must go on, Join the Red Cross or
renew your membership Nov. rs.
The Union Clothing company store
will be open tonight until 0 o'clock
p. m, and closed all day tomorrow
in observance of Armistice day-adv.
The evening drawing school will re-
main closed on Armistice day, Thurs
day, Nov. II. Similarly viii be OBJ
served Thanksgiving day, Nov. IS
Miss Anne Morse of Goddard semi
nary and Miss Ruth Ada KeIton of
North Montpelier will be the readers
at the Universalist concert tonight
adv.
In honor OF the members of the
American Legion, all stores, members
of the Barre Retail Merchants asso-
citation, Inc, will close at II o'clock
noon on Thursday, Nov II. Armistiee
day.--adv.
Eugene Loranger, son of Alderman
and Mrs. A. ]. Loranger Of 100 Sum
mer street, arrived at his home last
evening from Albany, ~ Y, where he
visited during the past week For
several months he has been employed
in Providence, r. l.
The advance sale Of tickets for the
concert at the Universalist church to-
night is most encouraging for a large
attendance. You will miss musical
treat if you fail to attend The pro-
gram will be varied and any one mum.
Der is worth the price Of admission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
NORTH RANDOLPH
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. bearing Observed
45th Wedding Anniversary.

About AS relatives and old neigh,
| bors called on Mr.. and Mrs. g. T. Dear
| ing Saturday evening, Nov. O, TO helI
them celebrate the 45th anniversary OF
their marriage. Those OF the immedi-
ate family present were: Their son
Dana, and his daughter, Mary, from
South Royalton; a daughter, Mrs
George r. Strickland, with husband
and three sons, Emerson, Alton and
Charles, from South Randolph; Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph c. Thayer, daughter,
Marjorie, and son, Carleton, from Ran
dolph.
A social time was enjoyed, some
playing games, followed by a pro
gram, consisting of music, recitations
and poem written by Mrs, Strick-
land, Refreshments of sandwiches,
doughnuts, coffee, cake and ice cream
were served by the visitors. Pretty
features of the refreshments were the
cakes, bearing the inscription, "f5
years" and one which was surrounded
with As candles.
A few from our grange are attending
the meeting of the national grange in
Boston this week.
Andrew Durkee has been sick with
the prevailing distemper, also two
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blais-
dell
Mr. and Mrs Frank Powell and fam
lily have moved to Woodstock.
Parents afternoon was observed at
the schoolhouse Friday afternoon, Oct
30 The regular school work was car
ried out from 2 o'clock until $3.50,
after which the curtains were drawn
and jack o-lanterns were lighted. Re
frcshments of cocoa and waters were
served by the older girls.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Rees and, Treva,
Mr.. and Mrs. J, II. Lovett and chill
dren, Kenneth and Geraldine, of Wind
sor were Sunday visitors at +. A.
Fits
Mrs. Isabella Kent spent the week
md at S. H. Kent's in Rochester
Several from here attended the Ma
sonic ball in Brookield Thursday eve
ming
A large load of lumber on truck
owned and driven by Robert Gay of
Randolph broke through the covered
bridge on the Randolph road Satur
day. Neither driver nor companion
we're hurt and the truck was not dam
aged to any extent The bridge under
went repairs Monday
The building bought of Mrs. Al
meada Cone by the grange is under
going repairs which will fit it up for
a stable for horses, Several grangers
are giving their time to help complete
the work.
Mrs. Ella Langdon and daughter,
Violet, returned to Manchester, ~ H.,
Tuesday. after spending some time
with relatives in this part Of Vsr
mont
Robert Burnett and two friends from
Bethel were visitors at G. I. bearing
Sunday
Mrs. Frank Bugbee of Calais was
a visitor at Warren Carpenters Thurs
day and Friday OF last week
Mr. and Mrs Earl Tyler were sun |
day guests at Mrs. Tyler's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Bower, in Ran
dolph Center.
Mrs Mabel Tyler is spending two
weeks in Providence, r. l., visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Annie Cram, and cousins,
MIR aud Mrs. Ed. Gilligan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
UHLL4MSTOWN

Mrs Fannie Sayery has returned
home. after a stay OF several weeks
with her son, Dan Daley, Of West Leb-
anon, n IT.
There will be lecture in the Con-
gregationaa church next Sunday eve
ming at 7:30 o'clock on Turkey and
the Great War;" illustrated by stere-
optieon. showing rs colored slides.
Don't put your old car up yeti Lis
ten, Friday, the 18th, If you have any
gas left, point her towards Williams
town: stop at the Congregational
church, leave soc with the pretty girl
at the door and sit down to long Ia
bles, piled high with real old fash
toned eatables. Large pieces of chick
en-pie, literally covered with hot
gravy, hot rolls, cranberry sauce. iel-
lies. cakes. ice cream and coffee. Don't
90 home thcn-visit all the booths buy
your Christmas gifts, all hand made,
an unusually large amount to choose
from. Then stay awhile to listen to
Arthur Bigelow, the out of town Ia
dies quartet the duets and the read
or. The last chance to get out in the
country this year. Don't miss itl-ad.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
RANDOLPH

At the close Of the Rebekah meet
ing Thursday evening Superintendent
c. w. Patterson gave a very interest
ing talk on his experience in the lar
east, where he had been for a year. en-
gagged in reconstruction and educa-
tional work. The talk proved very
instructive. At the close of the meet
ing refreshments were served by the
committee in charge.
Mrs. c. J. Stockwell left on Tues
dav for Rochester TO attend the flu
neral Of the late Mrs. Lucy Stoekwell,
who was for more than a year In
town. first at the sanatorium for the
treatment OF a fractured hip, and later
at the home of Misses ENERGY and
Elton Matthews, on South Pleasant
street. About year ago she was
moved back to her old home in Roch-
ester, where her death occurred.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones of Burling-
n, who have been with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs H. o. Jones, for several
DAYS, left their home on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ella Smalley has been obliged
to close her boarding house for a
time. as she is not able to take care
OF the family She is suffering from a
trouble with one Of her feet, which
renders her unable 10 be about upon
il.
Edison Clifford. recently with the II.
NJ. Totman company, is now employed
BY Colonel A. =. Chandler
News from Mrs a. G. Wells from
the Center Is much more encouraging
it is hoped that from this time
her gain VIII be- steady
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
WELLS RIVER

Fred Brock, sales manager OF
Baumes Castorine Co, left Thursday
night for the southland, where he will
tour nearly all of the gulf states in
the interest of the above mentioned
concern. He expects to be absent un'
till the Christmas holidays.
Miss Eagles, r. n, of Worcester
Mass, is caring for the daughter OF
Mrs. F. George, who has been seriously
sick.
Howard Grey, a resident of South
Ryegate in the olden days, and now fe-
siding in Grand Rapids, Mich, visited
friends in town last week.
Mrs. George Carpenter gave an aft
Crnoon birthday party for Mrs. George
Human on Thursday of last week Re-
freshments were served and well wishes
extended to Mrs. Human by her many
friends in this section.
Dr. Paehe OF Burlington, member
of the state board of health, gave an
illustrated lecture before the Study
club last week Monday. He was ably
assisted by DR.. Burr, district health Of
ficer.
Clarence Byers, who has been con
fined to the house with smallpox, is
out once again, the quarantine hay
ing been lifted We might state here
that all precautions were taken by the
local officers and also the district
health officer and that through their
efforts there has been no scare or any
worry over this one case Both should
be congratulated on the efficient man
ner in which this case was handled.
Rev Donald Fraser entertained at
his home las week Friday the choir
of the Wells River church. A very
pleasant evening was enioved.
Miss Nellie Sturgis Of New Britain,
Conn, returned to her home on Mon
day last, after having spent several
weeks at Hale's tavern
Tom Rowden. Scott Mann and party.
who have been hunting in the wilds Of
northern New Hampshire. returned on
Tuesday last II is impossible to learn
just what success they had.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
BETHEL
French Jebb and Hayes-Potter Mar.
riages Occurred Nov. and 9.

Irwin NJ French and Miss Harriet p
Jebb were married in Rochester Nov
s by Rev. Thomas II. Cressey. The
bride was a member of the senior class
at Whitcomb high school and will be
much missed in the class. whose mem
bers were much agitated by Cupid :
invasion, the bride having attended
recitation as late as last Friday, none
| of her associates imagining it was her
last day at school.
Leonard A. Hayes of this village and
Miss Leona T. Potter of Gaysyille were
married last evening by Rev. J, Yves
ley Miller at his home. They will keep
house here The bridegroom was a
member OF the 9th regiment Of United
States marines during the late war,
reached France eight days before the
armistice and was six months with
the army of occupation al Coblenz. re-
turning to this country in June, 1919.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth NJ Washburn are
in Boston for few days visit
Mr. and Mrs George II. kimball
went yesterday 10 Boston for in
definite stay with relatives.
An item regarding Henry D. Dayen.
ports horse should have read that he
killed the horse. not that he sold L.
Mrs. George H. Wight is recovering
from an attack of heart disease, which
she suffered last Friday, Mrs. Ada
Powers is assisting in the homework
at Mrs. Wight's.
The Armistice day exercises to-mor-
row at the town hall are scheduled 70
begin at o'clock About 300 nigh
school and upper grade pupils are ex
perted to join in the parade and sex
ercises
Frank NJ. Bowen to-day loaded a
car here with white ash logs from the
Mitiguy lot for shipment TO the Amer
lean Fork and Hoe company at st.
Johnsbury. for which he buys ash in all
parts Of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Yesterday he loaded ear at Randolph.
Mrs. Mary Morton Rose. formerly
Of this town has been for month
patient in a Denver hospital, where
she went by the advice Of her physi-
clan
Miss r. C. oDwyer of Manchester.
n H.. trained nurse. who has done
professional work in this locality, is
staying at Frank NJ Bowens.
James Hall has returned to Hard
wick, after working a few weeks in
the granite sheds here.
Charles d. Watson Of St Albaus was
a business visitor yesterday.
Dewey W. White is home from New
Bedford Mass
G. G. Morse has added a bathroom
to his house and has made many i'm
provements
Joseph Brown is assisting II. A |
Mack in his shoe repairing shop.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10

in town Thursday in the interests o
the New England telephone.
Uncle Tip" Spencer, as he was com
monty called, died Friday at the hom
of his niece, Mrs. Fife Lane, in Cal
ais. He was a great sufferer, but Mrs
Lane tenderly cared for him. He wa
buried Sunday.
Mrs. Delbert Persons was a visitoI
at Levi Wheeler's in Woodbury. Mon|
day and also called on Mrs. Esthe|
Holmes.
Miss Franeelia Persons and friend
spent the week end at her brother 1
Ralph Persons, in Calais.
Nettie Morrill, and husband q
Lyme. \. H.. were callers at VIII Rick
ards last Wednesday
Walter Smith was in Plainhell
Monday on business.
Mr. and Mrs Delbert Persons werj
in Barre Saturday to see their grand
daughter. Lucy Persons.
Fred Ferris is working in East Mont
pelier for William Cooley.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

Attend Congregational fair this aft
ernoon and stay to chicken pie supper
adv.
Special prices on genuine pearls, dia-
monds and rubies at Burr's jewelry
store.-adv.
Everybody turn out for the North
Montpelier dance and show given by
the Granite City Five tomorrow night.
adv.
The regular monthly meeting of the
trustees of the Barre City hospital will
be held at the hospital Wednesday eve
ming at o'clock
Remember the big fair, Friday and
Saturday, Rowland hall. The fair with
the special features. Everybody come
for good time. Special program, s
TO 0. Music by Landi's orchestral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
TALK OF THE TOWN

Congregational chicken-pie SUPPER
tonight. 530.--adv
Miss Rosa Levin of Merchant street
went to Albany, n. Y, this morning to
spend two weeks with friends.
Long-distance ana general trucking
all pneumatic tires. Granite City Bot
Ting Works. Call 7l6-M or 7i6.W.--
adv.
Everybody turn out for the North
Montpelier dance and show given by
the Granite City Five tomorrow night
adv.
When in need of rubbers, call at the
Eastman store. Our stock is complete
and the prices are good. Open
Wednesday night until 0 and closed all
day Thursday, Nov. IL. The Eastman
Store.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
AD4Af4NT

William and Chester Robinson and
Fred Ferris have returned from the
harvesting fields in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs c. C. Lamberton of
Marshtield were in town recently. call
ing on Mr. and Mrs Arc Slayton. the
latter being Mr. Lambcrtou's sister.
Herbert Thresher Of Montpelier was
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-11-10
Card Of IhaakE

We wish 70 thank TIE nsirhbors aus
FRIENDS who assisted ia If orr recent
bereavement. also Cor the bssutiful
fousrs ard kini uords ~ srmpsthg.
Mrs- Chrisilrz MscLeod and family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
LOST AND FOUND

"ihEDAl.E DQG-Lost on Nov. I2, at Mer-
nsmn' sait.grown Aireda!e dog. answers to
~, ~ OF Mac" Reward. Phi, Cynwyd $50.
"fHSEELost black leather bag, oxide clasp,
nut losSSa losSSaaia Theatre; reward. Phone Wal
"4M PlN-Lost on Nov. IS. at or near
long. SiIn; DIAMOND, a, j., bar pin aboit. ~ IN.
Emisa and no questions asked, Miss Hilda
MN: S;.H: smlthyille, N, ].
Gossdsslp sslpiEcE--Lost, black fur neckpiece.
roads" evening, on City Line or connecting
~ Phone Wyoming 8s7s' " 'D''"''
SrL9st Z small Sorority pin, arrow
on 1890 set IN pearls. small chain. name
care Nns. ~ X, peters,, Jefferson Hospital.
"a hni.WrIst watch. square. diamond
bllxs p'ts!nymt HstuFn 70 hsiisY Dsuks =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-19
STORAGE AND MOVING
VICTORY STORAGE
Miller, North Broad Storage E

bo06 Filbert. Phone Belmont aa1c
for estimate. pierCe-AFrow yan.