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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
POWER RATES
HEARING RESUMED
With Valuation Of Company's Sites
Before Development Presented
BY Richard A. Hale of Law
renee, Mass.

The hearing before the public service
commission in objection to rates charged
granite manufacturers by the Mont
pelier & Barre Light g. Power com
pany was resumed at the Senate cham
Der of the State House at Montpelier
this morning, With a large representa-
tion of those interested in attendance.
Richard A. Hale of Lawrence, Mass,
was the first witness for the lighting
company. He qualified as an expert on
of water rights and power
plants. having done considerable of this
work in the New England states and
having been at it ever since 1859.
Asked to give his valuation of the
water rights of the different power
plants of the company before any de-
velopment was done, Mr.. Hale respond
ed as follows: Bolton Falls, $4,000;
ViIes site, $4,000; Pioneer plant, no
valuation as to water right because it
is a steam plant: first Cory, Deavitt
& Frost plant site, $4,000; second
CORY. Deavitt & Frost site, $4,000.
Attorney S. HolIister Jackson, ap-
pearing for the granite men, objected
to this line of testimony, claiming that
the original cost prices were the best
evidence The public service commits
sion admitted the evidence subject to
objection, on the ground that there
might be certain evidence that would
help the commission, in addition TO the
original cost prices.
Among those attending the hearing
were Joseph Ladrie, J. B. Carswell,
Thomas Carroll, l.. G. Beck, F. A.
Grearson, G. H. Hoyt, George Bond,
and Joseph Giudici Of Barre, A. B.
Staples, ii J. NJ Jones, Michael Ryle,
y. X Lille, S. H. Mills, +. NJ. CORY
and A. II. Fasola OF Montpelier, W. b,
Jones of Williamstown, George Cross,
Edward Pelaggi of Northfeld.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
Becomes 10th President of
the Republic of
France
FORMAL TRANSFER
AT ELYSEES PALACE
Only a Few Persons Were
Witnesses of the
Ceremony

Paris, Feb. ls.-Paul Deschanel to-
day became te.,h president of the
French republic, succeeding Raymond
Poincare, who laid aside the robes Of
office after one of the most critical pc
riods in the history of the country. The
formal transfer from the old to the new
regime occurred at the palace of the
Elysees this afternoon.
The Inauguration of the French pres
ident is formal ceremony, and the
number permitted to witness the trans
fer of authority is limited to the pres
idents OF the Senate and the Chamber
of Deputies committees from each
House. and members of the cabinet.
Premier Millerand shortly before the
hour set for the ceremony, drove to
the Palais Bourbon, where, as presi-
dent of the chamber, NJ Deschanel has
maintained his residence, and called
for the presidentisl-elect. Entering a
state carriage and escorted by a regi-
ment OF cuira ssiers and preceded by a
flag bearer, they drove to the palace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
URGED TO JOIN PARTIES.
But Women are Told Not to Become
Regulars"

Chicago, Feb Alignment of wom-
en- voters with existing politicsl par
ties and abandonment OF efforts to in
augurate political organization Of
their own to-day had the support Of
leaders of the League of Women Not-
ers, successor to the National Ameri-
can Woman Suffrage association. Re
publican and Democratic members of
the league and Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait. retiring president of the suffrage
association, urged the women to affili-
ate with their respective parties, but
not TO become regulars and 90 to the
polls as mere endorsers Of platforms
others had written.
Never endorse a platform without
intelligent consideration of its planks,
but by all means enroll. as party ma
chinery is necessary" said Mrs Gait in
her farewell address as head of the as
sociation.
Take vow before YOU leave Chi
cago and before YOU enroll in a politi-
cal party that YOU will never vote a
ticket until il has been submitted TO
your intelligence and ratified by your
conscience, she continued. Don't be
a regular
Get into party and make it what
you want il TO be-" Miss Mary Garrett
Hay. chairman Of she national execu-
tive committee of the woman's division
of the Republican party. told the mass
meeting which marked the end Of the
suffrage association Il do not believe
there should ever be a woman. party
OF any kind. Women and men must
work together politically If you don't
use your vote the antis will Get into
some party I hope It viii be the Re
publican party.
Mrs. George Bass, chairman Of the
womens Democratic committee. de-
clsred she believed ~the Democratic
party j. the most pliable instrument
FOR the women Of the nited States in
the matter OF government The league
today discussed methods to increase
its membership. 70 secure funds. for
the leagues support, and 70 dissent
nste information concerning proposed
legislation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
COPPER IMPORTS FALL OFF.
Loss of More Than 100000 Pounds
Were Noted Last Year.

Washington. D. G.. Feb. ls.-Copper
imports into the United States in 1919
fell off by more than 30,0OO,O00 pounds,
compared with 1918, according TO re-
ports at the department OF commerce.
During the past year l26,455,036 pounds
Of copper valued at 23,54l ,020 were
imported, against l57.2l6,4sl pounds,
valued at S32 0,S6l. in 1918.
Mexico stood first as the source Of
copper ore, Canada ranged second and
Chill third
Copper exports slumped correspond
ingly, of shipments for the year to-
falling j07 SAG pounds valued al S95,-
$50, compared with 1881 ,27J pounds
worth S57S.l65 in 1918. Refined copper
exports decreased from 50O.027 sol
pounds in 1918 to ABS. .l60.sl3 pounds
last year. representing a decline in val
ne Of over S60OO0,000 England was
the chief market for American copper.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
ACCUSED UOH4N
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, to Be Tried
on Charge of Advocating Over
throw of Government, VIII
Run for Congress.

Chicago. Feb. Is. Mrs. Rose Pas
tor Stokes. brought here from New
York to answer 4 charge Of advocating
overthrow OF the United States gov
ernment by force or other unlawful
means, to-day announced her candl.
dacy for Congress to succeed Represen-
tative Laguardia, Republican, OF New
York Mrs. Stokes, former socialist
and now a member Of the communist
party, was indicted on Jan. %, with
lB6 other communists and radicals She
is at largo on bond, pending appeal
from sentence to serve 10 years in a
federal /prison for obstructing the
draft
"Not only do intend TO be a can
didate to succeed Representative La
guardia, but | think there is great
likelihood that could vim said Mrs.
Stokes. There i. great constituency
OF my people there"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
Two Burned and One Fa-
tally Hurt in Jumping
from Window
LORRAINE HOTEL AT
PROVIDENCE BURNED
Other Guests Were Driven,
Partially Clad, into
the Street

Providence, r. l., Feb lS.-Three
men are dead as the result of a fire
which practically destroyed the Lor-
raine hotel here early this morning.
Samuel Warwick of Harrisyille was so
badly injured jumping from window
that he died later at a hospital. Two
bodies. believed to be those of Lewis
H. kunz OF Ccnterdale, r. l., and T.. l..
Fobert of Boston, were found in the
ruins. Others of the 1906 guests of
the hotel were driven into the street
partially clad and were taken care Of
by nearby hotels and restaurants.
J. V. Jordan. the manager OF the
hotel. is unable 20 tell the cause of the
fire. The property loss Is estimated at
S2o0000
-Four alarms. the first at 4 O'Clock,
were sounded for the fire The police
say there j. a possibility that other
bodies may be found in the ruins as
only - Of the l06 guests had been
positively accounted for early this aft
ernoon, The two top floors of the no
tel, which was formerly called the
Newman, are tangled mass Of ruins
that viii have to be overhauled before
an doubts are removed A. to the pos
siblity Of any additional bodies being
found therein
The fire started in an inside room on
the third floor and spread tapidly by
way Of the elevator shaft The guests
came down the stairs and FIRE escapes.
getting to the street bv miraculous ef
forts and instances of heroic rescues
were numerous Medical Examiner
Magil aud Coroner AIunroe began an
official investigation Of the circum
stances Of the FIRE later in the after
upDn
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
BRITISH NCENSED
OYER DRY" CAMPAIGN
Newspapers Resent the Interference
with "The Right of the English
man to Drink What
He Likes"

London, Feb. IS Some British news
papers have been stirred to Indignation
by receipt from the nited States OF q
report that prohibition organizations
there were going to use 6l0n00000
for prohibition propaganda throughout
the world, but chiefly in Great Britain.
A few have expressed resentment at
what they characterize as outside in
reference with "the right of the Eng
Iishman to drink what he likes
"A subscription to dry up the Allan
tic would have as much chance of sue
cess. SAYS the Saturday Review but
there arises the question why, when
everybody is harrassed with post war
problems, we should allow our peace to
be disturbed by band of Yankee fa-
natics with ever so many millions TO
scatter. IL is a most nnwarra5tahle
intrusion on our domestic life at a
time when we are in no mood to be
trifed with"
Referring TO disorders that recently
attended a prohibition campaign con
Quoted in Wales by an American, the
paper adds: I'VE really think the gov
ernment might ask the permission Of
the Washington cabinet to repatrate
these meddlesome maniacs, and TO for
bid, at all events for the next year or
two. their landing on these shores
The Liverpool Post. commenting on
the proposed fund, says: 1T argues a
poor appreciation Of the character of
the British people and of the conditions
in this country that such madcap
scheme should have been evolved. Such
'pussfoot tactics on the scale now
threatened open the door to interna-
tional i'll feeling that might prove very
mischievous in the present state Of the
world.
America has chosen prohibition for
itself II Is not absolutely ineonceiv
able that Great Britain may some day
follow the example. But it will not be
as a result Of American met hods, the
more likely effect of which might be to
discredit the prohibition idea, and even
to retard temperance progress on lines
that are likely to appeal to the British
temperament
I'VE should be so much obliged if
our good. kind friends in America
would refrain from doing US good,
saws the Globe in an editorial. I'm
regenerate creatures that we are, we
do not like it, and we have a sort Of
idea that they might find enough TO
occupy them at home. The fox which
has lost his tail is generally quite will
ing 10 assist in the decaudatiOn of the
rest All the same. we do not think
the plan will he successful.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
BLOCKADE NEAR vERGENNES.
Milk Train Became Stuck in Snow
Drift Yesterday.

Middlebury, Feb. ls.--No trains ran
through this village yesterday after
the morning train had left for the
South. The blockade between New Ha-
ven and Vcrgennes was largely respon-
sible for this, although there was seri-
Gus trouble in other places.
The southbound milk train became
stuck in a snow bank about | o'clock
and remained there late last night, al
though a snow plow and a force Of men
have been working on it for some time
Many of the trains between Burling-
ton and Rutland did not start at all,
owing to this blockade, and other trains
came as far north as this village and
then went back. The express, due in
here at 5:35 p. m. did not arrive until
a bout four hours late.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
FIRE AT WHITMAN, MASS.
Clifford Block Was Damaged to Ex-
tent of $4,000.

Whitman. Mass, Feb. Is. The Cliff
ford block here was gutted by fire
-hnrtly after midnight with loss es-
timated at $4,000 The block con.
tanned the postofIice. A. c. Freeman
hardware store, lodge rooms occupied
bv the knights Of Columbus and Pick
wick club. and two tcnements. Four
persons were driven 70 the street by
the flames, scantly clad,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
SEVEN MEN SUSPECTED.
OF Implication in Robbery at Provi-
dence Freight Yard.

New York Feb Is seven men, sus-
pccted IT having been Implicated in the
robbery of meTrhand.ze valued Al $500
0D0 from the Providence. r. - fre.eh-
yards during the past year. were tax
en- 10 police headquarters to-day after
having been questioned 10 y hours
by dciecti,e- and CAPTAIN William Col
hv. 90 charge % the rsi.-ltl poi're E
Pr1viicrrc. TEcy were arrested last
n-gtt iu hua-e or Hsaul ,irer f..
Eraoll ism. Nhese8 ease 81 v'i ton g'5i--
alleged ts hare itsru -tc.ru sn IT'D
deIrr. sal found.
Thr $ .-rler~. ulfl ase taBr-1.
.u-r e afaear s- al
--u. ~auuai Lsr8r
rar vHe sam
~ a-l WfHsH
tsH.h h.RH
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
BENNY" KAUFF ON BAIL.
He Is Charged with Grand Larceny in
Connection with Auto Theft.

New York, Feb. Is. Benjamin kaufi
star fielder Of the New York Giants.
was on bail to-day after his arrest
Yesterday on a charge of grand larceny
in connection with the theft Of an au-
tomobile Kauff. who until recently was
engaged with his half brother in the
automobile accessory business, is al
legged to have sold a car Dec Is, which
had been stolen here a week before.
Kauf maintained that he bought the
car in question Oct. p.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
WOULD WITHDRAW IRISH BILL.
British Labor Party Would Settle Irish
Question Differently.

London, Feb. L. The British labor
party delegation which visited Ireland
recently has reported in favor Of with
drawing he governments Irish bill aud
settling the Irish question from an en-
tirelv different standpoint, u was
stated this afternoon. The delegation
is said 10 have come - the opinion
that the problem Is a. much sn indus
trial one as political one and that it
should be solved by taking both these
factors into consideration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
kERENSKY IS HELD
~ THE CAUCASUS
He Went There to Secure Support for
Russian Democratic Center
Party.

London. Feb. IS Alexander keren-
sky. the former Russian premier. whose
regime was overthrown by the bolshe-
wiki in November. 1917, has been inn
prisoned in the Cauyasus, according To-
4 Central News dispatch from Copen
hagen. quoting the Esthonian newspa
per Narsnias.
The message declares that kerensky
recently proceeded 10 the Caucasus
un board a British steamer for the
purpose of inducing the population 20
promise their support the Russian
democratic center party. The Csuca-
sian leaders. however. gave him a cold
reception. IL j. asserted and on his ar
rival At Baku be was arrested and
thrown into prison.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
FRENCH CABINET
OFFERS TO RESIGN
But President Elect Deschanel Refused
to Accept and Asked Millerand
to Remain in Office.

Paris, Feb IS. Premier Mllerand
to-day offered President-eleet Deschan.
el the resignation Of the cabinet, as is
customary upon the accession OF new
Parliament VI. Deschanel refused to
accept the resignation and asked the
premier to remain in Office.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
HOG ISLAND sHIPYARD
Recommended as a Great Shipping
Terminal

Washington. D. e.. Feb Is Pur
chase of the Hog Island shipyard By
the state Of Pennsvlvania for use as q
great shipping terminal WIS suggested
to day by Representative hdmonds.
Pennsylvania. ranking Republican mem
bcr Of the House merchant marine com
mittee. who wrote t'overnor >prnul.
urging n special session % the state
legislature IL eonsider the matter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
CHURCH WINDOWS SMASHED
After Vicar Had Denounced Mo5eEn
Dancing and Balls.

Tulle. Frame. FEB r. The ioif 81
tte VILLAGE 90 AiN. near herr d.
nomnced ulcdrrn dsucing aud ball jur
lna Bis sermon SUNDAY morning
ar8 a8 MONDAY uzlt the windows 81
hs- hr-h rcre sua-hrd d Is alleged
5faf sosins reopI 0i the toEu are
euifF 81 tac ofsuar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
BRIBERY CHARGED
Against Chicago Man in Connection
With Tax Investigations.

Chicago, Feb is Arrest OF Albert
j. Lauer, secretary treasurer Of Briggs
& Turvia. "a steel wrecking. salvaging
and contracting company. on charge
of handing a $4,000 bribe 90 federal
income tax collector marked the open
ing Of national tax Investigations
which are ccntered in Chicago, G. T.
Clync. federal district attorney. said
to-day. Officials estimated the tax Of
the Briggs 4 Turvias company would
Approximate Sl5o,000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
SEC. BAKER TO SPEAK.
To National Retail Dry Goods Associa-
tion Convention.

New York. Feb rs High prices,
taxation and legislation affecting
merchants were among the topics un-
der discussion at the ninth annual con
vention OF the National Retail Dry
Goods association, which opened here
to-day.
Howard F. Figg. assistant attorney
general. was on the program for the
principal address az the afternoon
meeting. his subject being The Gov
ernment's Campaign Against High
Prices
Secretary 81 War Bsker will speak
at the annual banquet Thursday night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
BORDEN COMING BACK.
Canadian Premier VIII spend some
Time in southern States.

London. Feb i canadian Pres
Su Robert Borden, The Canadian pre-
mier. sailed to day for NcU York
where rs i= to meet Lady Borden hi-
hralth. q i~ stated ha- much improved
sinrs he left ottawa and DE- 1oH in-
truds going 8 she >ouibrTu states -
tarlrfinu ti- holiday
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
FIERCE FIGHTING.
Between Bolsheviki and Separate Enc.
my Groups.

london. Feb Is. Fierce fighting bc
tween the b0lsheviki and separate enc
mv groups in the Tirarpoi and 0des-a
regions i reported iE an Official state
ment issued by the soviet government
II siosccE today
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
Nov rhsv pon,t spsak.

Miss Oldby always have a dread
thar I may BE- married for nv money.
Her friend Why, dear ! should
think that w0uld be a matter of hope.
not dread Boston Transcript
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
INVITED TO roRM CABINET.
DR.. Mlenko vesuitch, Minister Of Jugo-
Slavia at Paris.

Paris. Feb Is DR. Milenko Ncsnitch.
the minister Of Iugo Slayia az Paris,
has been asked 70 form a new cabinet
at Be igreSe. I uas reported here -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-02-18
Blue With the Cola

You're looking blue this morning,
old man. Whst : upf'
NV overcoat- Bos' on Transcrlpt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-01
At the Crescent.

The Cost" which is appearing at
the Crescent theatre for three days
beginning tomorrow is the story of
a girl who married the wrong man
and paid for 1t for the rest of her
life. You are taken in the inside of
their home-you see them strive,
suffer and fail. You are taken into
the whirlpool of New York social
life-you are immersed in the mad
ness of the stock exchange-you
live the lives of these unfortunate,
blind, struggling people. It's a
great picture.
When Nathan Machat. Of the
Crescent theatre, announced some
time ago that he was going to play
all the latest Broadway attractions
little did anyone think that Hello
trope" the big feature film that the
New York newspapers are raving
about would be n Of the first of
the Broadway attractions to be
shown In the Crescent.
The story is that of fathers fight
and life-sacrifice for his daughter.
When they put him in prison he
had but one hope. his little girls
happiness. She must never know
her parents or their disgrace. He
won his freedom. he fought the bat
tie between father and mother and
in the end gave his child all he had
to give.
The picture is creating a sensa-
ton at the Rivoli theatre dn New
York city where thousands are
being turned away at every perfor-
nance. 1t is greater than "Humor-
esque" or the Restless Sex"
"He1iotrope" will be shown att
Crescent theatre here all next week.
Don't miss it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-01
THEATRES



Manager Counihan of the Strand
theatre announces for three days
beginning tomorrow as a special at
traction Maurice Tourneur's picture
production of THE County Fair"
The screen version is based upon
the famous American rural drama
Of the same name in which Neil
Burgess as Aunt Abigail starred for
a number of years and made IL ono
OF the best known pieces of theatre
cal property in the history of the
American stage.
The story oncerns the fortunes
of Aunt Abigail and her wards, who
are threatened with eviction from
their coy farm home in a typical
New England community. Just as
this catastrophe seems about TO fall
Joel, her hired man, and his assist
ant, the ex-jockey Tim. get Cold
Molasses ready for. the big race at
the county fair. and the equine hero
saves the fortunes of all by beating
the ~favorite colt of the village skim
flint and money lender who has
schemed to ruin this worthy group.
The mere skeleton of the story can
not but suggest the humorous types
which people this surrounding, nor
can it ever more than suggest the
adventures. the e~xcitements and the
things which enter into the unravel-
ing of this simple plot. 1t is a tale
of plain people alive to develop
ments and touched by their quaint
and always interesting point of
view.
1t starts off quietly in the sleepy
old village and reaches its stirring
climax at the county fair with all
that a day at the county fair means
and eliminates in the best horse
race ever screened when Cold Mo-
lasses carries the fortunes and the
loves of the central characters to a
happy ending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-01

an enviabie reputation as musical
and managing director of the Riaito
and Rivoli theatres, New York, and
for the beautiful symphonic compo-
sition and overtures he has COM
posed from time to time. The same
great New York East will be seen.
Georgiana Hewitt, late primo donna
of Take 1t From Me-" will be see
in the leading role. Russell Lennon.
last seen in MITES Head Over
Heels" plays a young bridegroom
who, in his shady past. has had an
affair with Betty. Eddie CARVE. late
of Listen Lester" plays s philan-
dering husband. while Katherine
Glare Ward. late of "Fiddlers
Three" is his suspicious wife. Jean
Merode. who began her career in
Chicago. is their young daughter and
the bride. Jeanette Wilson is a cab
aret dancer. and Otis Sheridan, the
beaming tenor of vaudeville. Is her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-01
"JingIe Jingle, at Majestic


There have been notable motion
pictures, operas and dramatic pro-
auctions but Jingle jingle" the I.
II. Herk ~burlesque, is said to lead
the rest in this particular line OF
endeavor. 1t is a real treat to listen
to and watch Max Field, featured
comic with Jingle Jingle" and in
his support are seen other very tai
ented players. including Frank An
derson, Loretta Ahearn, Fannie AL
bright, Stella and "Dimple" Dolly
Morrissey, Harry Oneal. Morton
Beck and Fred Trust. Not satisfied
with getting together an enormous
entertainment in his ~burlesque, Mr..
Herk demanded eve more and
several vaudeville specialties were
added to the already tremendous
entertainment value. At the Ma
jestic next Monday, matinee and
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-01
BETTY. BE Good

Comirg direct 20 Washington
from its long record -breoking run
at the Casino theatre. New York, Is
Betty. he Good" the Stewar. and
Morrison's smart musical comedy,
for an engagement of n night at
Majestic theatre, Tuesday, Dec. :.
The book of this musical comedy
nugget is by Harry Il. Smith. author
of robin Hood" AMI "The SarS-
naders," and boasts Of n real plot
all about a groom and Betty. who
is responsible for sending the best
man and the bride on a honeymoon
and who simply will not be good.
Quite the maddest farce seen in
some time Is Betty. Be Good" and
when Hugo Reisenfeld's melodiously
beautiful score is added to this scin-
tillating book. a concoction results
so delightful that few al AFFORD to
miss it. Mr.. Reisenfeld has gained