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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
SERGT. YORK, HERO,
I'LL WITH APPENDICITIS
A Famous Figure in World War Was
Compelled to Cancel Speaking
Tour in Massachusetts,.

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 30.-Sergeant
Alvin c. York, heralded as the World
wars greatest individual hero. who is
touring the United States in behalf of
the Alvin c. York foundation to found
and maintain school in the mountain
section of the south, was to-day forced
to cancel his tour Indefinitely owing
to an attack of appendicitis. he was
stricken following his lecture in Bos-
ton Tuesday night but spoke at the
Rotary luncheon here Yesterday.
He viii not be operated on immedi-
ately, but if able will go directly 70
his home in Pail Mall, Tenn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
EUROPE MUST YORK OUT
HER OW'N SALVATION
Declares Sec. of the Treasury Glass in
Commenting on Proposal for More
Loans to European Nations.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 30. Europe,
insofar as the United States govern
ment is concerned, must rely upon her
own resources in retrieving financial
equilibrium.
This is the Interpretation here gem
orally of the letter Secretary OF the
Treasury Glass has sent to a committee
of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States, which sought govern
ment expression on the proposed inter
national conference OF financiers and
commercial leaders TO discuss recon-
struction problems.
In blunt statement of the facts as
he sees them, Mr., Glass declared 'the
American government has done all that
it believes advisable and practicable to
aid Europe" The conference. he added,
would serve "to cause confusion and re-
vive hopes, doomed to disappointment,
of further government loans
The treasury department does not Of
fer objection, Mr.. Glass said, if the
Chamber of Commerce OF the United
States, which has charge of the details
of the conference, wishes to name dele
gates to an informal conference, pro
vided the scope and character and linn.
itations of such q conference, as well
as she impossibility of United States
government action, are clearly under
stood.
"lf the people and governments Of
Europe Mr. Glass declared. five with
in their incomes, increase their produc-
tion as much as possible and limit their
imports to actual necessities, foreign
credits to cover adverse balances would
most probably be supplied by private
investors and the demand to resort to
such impracticable methods as govern.
ment loans and bank credits would
cease.
The American people should not, in
my opinion, be called upon to finance
and would not, in my opinion. respond
to demand that they finance, the re-
.quirements Of Europe insofar as they
result from the failure to take neces-
sary steps for the rehabilitation of
credit.
There l. no more logical or prac
lfcdi slep toward SOWING lntlf own
reconstruction problems than for the
allies to give value TO their indemnity
claims against Germany by reducing
these claims TO determinate amount
which Germany may reasonably be ex-
pected to pay The maintenance of
claims which cannot be paid causes
apprehension and serves no useful pur-
pose"
Since the signing Of the armistice.
Mr. Glass pointed ont. the treasury
has made direct cash advances of So
3s0,s9l 900 to the allied governments
and in addition has made available
s136, Al 600 10 those governments
through the purchase of their curren,
cies in covering United States expen.
ditures in Europe Besides the United
States has sold on creditsspproximste
ly $685. 100000 in supplies and has eX
tended approximately 800 100000 in
relief as well as allowing 10 accrue
S323, p 900 in unpaid interest on loans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
LOWER PRICES COMING SLOWLY.
According TO Opinion of Reginald Nc
Kenna of Great Britain.

London. Thursday, Jan. 29.-Lower
prices will be slow in coming, said
Reginald McKenna. former chancellor
OF the exchequer and now chairman of
the London City and Midland bank,
addressing the stock holders to-day.
ANY attempt to suddenly bring about
a decrease in the cost of living, he said,
would mean disaster.
The spending power of the public
has increased from los 100000 pounds
sterling in 1914, to 2,603000 at pres
ent.n he said. "This with loans 10 the
state. has raised bank deposits and
consequently increased the buying ca
pacity of the public. With increased
currency prices of commodities have
scared, but increased production will
bring prices down. The purchss sing
power Of the world. however, is meas
nred in money. and cannot be mate
rally diminished Deflation isb ound
to be slow. and any attempt to bring
it about. rapidly would mean wide
spread ruin among manufacturers and
traders.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
GRAHAMS LETTER WAS
ADMITTED TO REVEAL
HIS Estate OF MIND"

placed it in the treasurer's Office until
it was paid into the treasury.
Mr.. Graham testified to talk with
Mr.. Gates at Vergennes, telling him
then he had paid some money into the
treasury, and Mr.. Gates made no OBJ
lection. He testified he had a talk
with Mr.! Gates in his Office. This was
after he had asked Mr.. Deavitt to
check up the accounts. This was after
some of the money was paid in.
Relative to the highway in Green's
boro, he testified to conversation be-
tween G. w. Gates and himself over
the building of the road. HE arranged
with me to advance the money to
finance it," said Mr. Graham. The wit
ness then testified to the bookkeeping
and the account being kept only on the
highway department. He did not know
how the advances stood at all times.
He made advances by check and orders.
He testified to a statement prepared
by Mr.. Wallace which was introduced
to show that at the time he drew the
81 800 order he had sufficient balance
to draw the order, supposing there
was a balance OF $500 to draw
against. He afterward found out this
was wrong, and there was an over
draft. He returned the money to the
state treasury as part OF the $1,000
paid to the treasurer. He showed a re-
ceipt covering that amount and made
the payment as soon as he could after
he found out about it. There would be
no voucher in the auditors office
Graham Explained Office Methods.
On going on the stand yesterday
afternoon exGov Graham explained
the methods of the office during the
time he served as auditor, stating that
there was no change in general meth
ods but the system had grown as the
work increased after the voucher sys-
tenn was adopted. At first it was sim
tContinued on page 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
BAN JOHNSON LOSES MOTION.
Had Asked to Have Injunction Against
Him Set Aside.

New York, Jan. 3o.-Thc application
of Ban Johnson. president OF the Amer
lean league. to have set aside a pre-
liminsry Injunction obtained by the
New Nork-club restraining him and the
st. Louis and Cleveland clubs, from in
terfering with Carl Mays, pitcher for
the Yankees. pending trial OF the suit
for q permanent injunction, was de-
nied to-day by the appellate division
Of the supreme court. The court eN-
pressed no opinion on the merits Of
the controversy giving leave 20 the de
PENDANTS 20 move to vacate the tempo
rary iniunci ion If the plaintiff should
fail TO move the case for trial prompt
iv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
PROMINENT IN cAsTLEToN.
Albert L. Ransom Died of Shock Last
Evening.

Castleton. Jan. 30-Albert Lemuel
Ransom, aged "a years, one OF Castle
toms most prominent citizens and a
resident of this town for the greater
part of his life, died at his home on
Main street late last evening as the
result of partial shock few weeks
ago. Mr.. Ransom was public spirited
citizen who had held many important
town offices in Castleton and his death
is a loss to the community.
Mr.. Ransom was born in Castleton
Nav 81. 1916, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Iustus II. Ransom, and was educated
in the schools of this town and at East
man Business college in Poughkeepsie,
y. v After graduating from college. he
was employed in Castleton for a num-
ber of years, later going to Marshall,
Mich
Returning from Michigan. Mr. Ran
som was employed in Plattsburg. y.
". Whitehall, ~ ". and North Gran
vile. \. Y. returning 20 Castleton in
1894. where he purchased a store of
which he had been the proprietor m-
iii his death. although failing health
compelled him to retire from active
business in 1908.
Mr.. Ransom had served Castleton as
selectmsn, postmaster and town rep
resentative being elected to the legis-
lature in 1894.
He was married in 1873 His wife
died several years ago. OF the five
children born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom,
two survive, Raymond and Harold, both
of whom reside in Castleton.
The funeral service win be held at ,
o'clock Sunday afternoon az the home
of Raymond Ransom and viii be con
Quoted by the Lee lodge of Masons, of
which the deceased was a member.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
DEATH OF ]. r. YOUNG.
East Montpelier Man Was Prosperous
Farmer.

James r. Young, an esteemed resi-
dent of East Montpelier, died at his
home this morning at 4 o'clock Mr..
Young, who underwent an operation
last June and who for time seemed
to be improving, was taken much worse
Yesterday Mr.. Young was born IN
East Montpelier Aug. l6, ls45. and had
always lived in that town. with theiex-
ception of last winter. which he spent
in Florida. On Jan. IL, 1883. he was
married to Delta Perkins He was a
prosperous farmer, very public spir-
tied man and enc who had held sew
eral town offices and in 1925 was hon.
ored by his town with election as repre-
sentative 10 the legislature of the state.
He was regular attendant at the t'ni-
yersalist church and viii be missed not
only in his home but in the community
as well. Surviving are his wife and
son. Lyle T. Young, who lives on the
home farm.
Funeral services will he held from
the home Sunday. Feb. |, at p. M,
Rev. Mr.. Nichols OF Montpelier Off
ciating. Interment will be in Cutler
cemetery Friends are requested 20
omit 5owers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
BOLSHEVIK ADVANCE
Is MADE SLOWER
Difficulties of Supply Have Stopped the
Advance Along Trans-Si-
berian Railroad.

London, Thursday. Jan. 20 Difficult
ties of supply have probably stopped
the advance of the bolshevik troops
along the Trans. Siberian railroad west
of Irkutsk, according to advices to the
war Office All resistance to the soviet
army seems to have disappeared. Boil
shevik detachments are reported to
have reached the Chinese frontier
southeast of Blisk
Armored trains under the command
OF General Semenoff bomharded Ir-
kutsk on Dec. 80. at which time the
city was practically in possession of
insurgents. Then Semenoff troops at
tackled and captured the railway sta
tion, but were later forced to retire.
The allied missions were in the sta
tion but were unable 20 induce Semen
offs men to postpone their attack, al
though they violated the agreement
that the railroad should be considered
neutral territory. Frequent breakages
in the line prevented the departure of
the missions for some DAYS, but they
were assured of their safety by the
ultimate arrival of aJspanese battalion
which occupied the station.
Representatives Of Admiral kol-
chak's government asked on Jan. ,
that the allied officers mediate with the
insurgents in an effort to secure an
armistice of 30 hours, This was done
by members OF the mission. In the
meantime, virtually all of kolchak's
troops joined the insurgents, and when
the allied representatives left 1rkutsk
on Jan. >, il was evident the govern
ment's cause was lost
Latest reports seem TO show that
relations between the new government
and the Czecho- SloVaks have become
worse and that bolshevism appears to
be gaining ground. Encounters be-
tween Semenoh's troops and Czech de-
tachments are reported and it is stated
Admiral Kolchak and his staff have
been in prison at Irkutsk.
In south Russia the bolsheviki have
resumed their advance against General
Denikine On the western half of the
front the main effort of the soviet
troops appears 20 be directed south
ward against Crimea, and southwest
ward against the khersonNikolaieff-
Ouessd area.
On the eastern half of the front the
threa tening red advance along the west
ern shores of the Caspian sea has been
checked and thrown back. but in the
Don region the -bolsheviki are
maintaining their positions. All reports
concur in saying the Russian retreat IL
being carried ont in an orderly manner
and that the soviet cavalry is gaining
ground only step by step and is losing
severely. Tho fighting spirit of Gen
eral Denikine's men has revived, il i
said.
In western Russia, the Lettish adj
vance along a ninety mile front has at
tanned a maximum penetration Of
q bout s. miles. Difficulties between Po-
land and Lithusnia continue and
threaten to become acute. owing to
acts Of aggression by partisan detach-
ments. Allied representatives are try
ing TO mediate there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
Boston Port Business Hit
by the Freight Han
dlers' Action
UNION SENDS WORD
TO OTHER PORTS
Telling Workmen There to
Look Out for the Di-
verted Ships

Boston, Jan. Diversion to 9TH
er ports of steamships bound here was
begun to-day because of striek Of 1900
freight handlers. With dock space scan
ty and wharves piled high with ae-
cumulating freight, the shipping board
steamer National Bridge was ordered
by wireless to bring her cargo from
Chilean ports to New York instead of
this port. Fifteen other vessels are
due within few days and, if settle
ment Of the strike is not in sight, most
of them probably viii be similarly di-
yerted.
A few vessels are loading or unload
ing at the piers Of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford railg sd which ia
not affected by the strike, and on other
vessels the work is being finished by
the crews. but several are anchored in
the harbor or tied up at docks because
of the strike. Costs of the delay ex-
eeed $1,000 daily with some OF these
vessels, and agents said they would be
held there only day or two longer,
after which, unless work was resumed,
they would be sent elsewhere.
The freight handlers union countered
the diversion of vessels with mes
sage to affiliated freight handlers and
longshoremen's unions in New York,
Baltimore and other ports, announcing
''strike on in Boston; look out for di-
verted ships" Meantime, many OF the
men who struck while receiving 43
cents an hour took temporary jobs as
snow shoyelers at rates of go and 90
cents an hour, and leaders said that
as long as there was snow on the
ground the strike would be without
cost to the men.
Efforts of the Boston and Maine rail-
road to recruit men to fill the places OF
the strikers failed and the Boston and
Albany, the only other railroad affect
ed, announced that il would make no
attempt to hire stri<ebreakers.
Reports that the effects of the en-
barge on less than carload shipments
of freight were beginning to be felt
elsewhere in New England as well as
at the rail terminals here, came to-day
from severalci ties. Efforts were made
by shippers to pool their consignments
and load the cars themselves.
Railroad officials and labor leaders
alike said settlement of the trouble
could come only from Washington,
where the demands Of the freight han
diers' demands will be made by Diree-
tor General Hines not later than Feb.
4. according 10 letter to-day from 7.
J. Coyle. general president OF the Broth
erhood OF Railway Station Employees
Mr.. Coyle said he had been in confer.
ence with Mr.. Hines The director gen
eral, he said. extended thanks to the
freight handlers on the New Haven sys
tenn, for remaining at work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
3 BODIES REPORTED:
POLICE FOUND BUT 9
Theory Is That One of the Men First
Discovered Near Cleveland Re-
covered Sufficiently So That
He Crawled Away.

Cleyeland, o., Jan. 3O-Search was
made to-day for the slayer of two men,
whose bodies were found in lonely
spot in Pearl road, in the outskirts of
the city, early this morning First re
ports from a pssserby who discovered
the bodies, said there were three, but
the police found only two. The theory
was advanced that the third man was
unconscious and recovered sufficiently
to crawl away. II is thought the muir
ders were committed in the city and
the men taken to the spot in an auto
mobile.
Letters found in the clothing appar.
emily identified the men as Sylvester r.
Russo. a designer, and Michael Velanzo,
both Of Buffalo. y. Y.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
LAKE UNDER NEW YORK
COST THE CITY S325.759
Contracting Firm That Built Subway
Near Lexington Ave. Got Damages
Because II Ran Up Against
Uncharted Body of
Water.

New York. Jan. 30.-An unchsrted
lake 30 feet under Lexington avenue.
near 74th street, will cost New York
s3e4.75a. under = verdict of a jury in
the supreme court. The sum was
awarded to the contracting firm which
built the Lexington avenue subway
and which had based its bid on charts
furnished by the public service commits
sion. The contractors were obliged to
drain the lake and also 20 fill river
bed found at a depth Of 60 feet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
Barre & Montpelier T. & P.
Co. Proposed Increase of
Seven Cents an Hour
MEN WANT 10 CENTS
MORE PER HOUR
Proposal of the Company
Was Rejected Last
Night

As yet there has been no agreement
between the Barre & Montpelier Trac-
tion & Power company and its en-
ployes regarding bill to replace the
agreement which expires Feb. i. The
employees held meeting last night at
which the company's offer of seven
cents an hour increase was rejected.
The men asked for an increase of 10
cents an hour. The interests Of the
men have been in charge of T. F, Shine
of Boston.
1t is probable that another attempt
will be made to get together on an
agreement before the expiration Of the
old agreement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
FEAR ATTACK ON THEATRE.
As Next Step of the Prohibition" Re
formers.

New York. Jan. 30.-Concern lest the
theatre be next attacked by ''prohibi-
tion--reformers is expressed in the cur
rent number Of Equity. the official or
gan Of the Actors Equity association,
circulated here today
The hectic spirit Of reform j. in the
air saws the publication The Tot
terry evil had 20 90; horse racing faces
the prospect Of being completely sup
pressed: dsncing in public places has
been interfered with a. q reputed evil;
the evil Of smoking j. being made
much 81. and the theatre mus be pre-
pared 20 BE- singled out - the next on
the lisi Of social eKsrescences' % BE- al
tackled
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
FUNERAL OF A. L. MERRILL
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon al tho
Home on Camp Street.

From his late home on Camp street.
the funeral OF Amos l., Merrill. aged
20. who died at his home Tuesday of
apoplexy. was held yesterday afternoon
at . O'Clock. Rev. F. o. Hokerk, Uni
yersalst pastor. ofiicisted. The de-
ceased, though slightly acquainted here,
was well remembered by those who
had gained his acquaintance, as tine
floral tributes readily showed. lmme-
diately after the services at the home
the body was taken to the Elmwood
vault. r. w. Olin, George Brown. Lyu-
don Moore and L. Leroy Smith acting
as bearers.
Here to attend the funeral were =.
w. olin Of Alton. H.. Mrs. Edwin Cor
nell of South Cambridge, \. Y. Miss
Fanny Olin of Bennington, Henry Mer-
rill and George Brown Of Warren, \. IL
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
BURIAL AT PLAINFIELD.
Funeral Of Curtis A. Martin Was Held
at Msrshheld

Marshfeld. Jan. 30.-The funeral Of
Curtis A. Martin. who died suddenly az
his home Tuesday afternoon, was held
from his late home az I o'clock yester-
day. Rev i. W. Hewitt Of Piainfeld
officiated. Burial was in the family
lot in the .Plainfield cemetery- The
house was filed with friends and ac-
quaintsnces Of Mr.. Martin. who wst
one Of the towns most respected eiii-
zens A large Offering Of flowers gave
testimony also 10 the esteem IN which
he was held. The bearers were George
Holt. John Fowler. VIII Moore. Charles
Perry. Archie Hill and Bert Potter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
ORDER TO DISBAND ARMY
Said to Have Been Issued to Northwest
Russian Force.

London, Jan. 30.-A Moscow wireless
message reports that an order has been
issued for the disbsnding Of the north
west Russian army. A Kharkov mes
sage says that the first Astrakhan Cos
sack regiment has surrendered com
pletely to the bolsheviki.
There Is no intention. according to
this information, Of evacusting Mos
COW. where the reported outbreak Of
plague Is denied. as well a. the rumored
revolt Of the reds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
NEARLY A THOUSAND NEW
FLU" CASES IN BAY STATE

Boston, Mass. Jan. 30.--lnflu-
enza reports to the state depart
ment of health rose TO total OF
955 new cases for the "a hours
ending at noon to-day, an in
crease of nearly 100 from the
previous high mark. The report
issued yesterday showed tnly
no new cases, while that of the
preceding day totaled S3l. The
number recorded to-day included
3lS in this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
FARMERS DISSATISFIED;
PRICES WILL BE HIGHER

Washington, ID. G., Jan. 3d.
Decreased farm production next
year and consequent increase
in the cost of living, due to dis
satisfaction of farmers, was pre-
dicted before the Senate post
Office committee to-day by James
j. Blakeslee, fourth assistant
postmaster general. More than
10000 answers to 100000 ques-
tionnaires sent to farmers, he
said, indicate a condition dis
quieting and portentous of disas-
trous consequences"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
wELLKNowN RAILROAD MAN.
H. NJ. Nudge. Formerly of the Sants Fe
Line. Died in Denver.

Denver. Col Jan. 3o.-H. L. Nudge
former general manager II the Atchin-
son, Topeka and SaHtc Fe railway. and
enc Of the hest kncsn raiirosd men "
the country, died here to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
Speculation in Foreign Exchange is
Barred.

Brussels. Jan. Speculation In for
eign exchange viii be punished BY Sc
we're penalties under royal decree
which wiH be issued soon. sccording 10
the Beige Independence
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
ODESSA CPTURED
BY UKRAINI4NS
Big Victory Is Said to Have Been Won
By Gen PaVlenko, According
70 Ukrsinisn Press Service.

Vienna. Thursday. Jan. 2a--Thc cap
ture Of odesss By Ukrsinian forces
commanded hy General Paslenko il
ANNOUNCED by the Ukrainian press se-v-
49,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-30
HEAIY NOT A CANDIDATE.
Fer Alaermsn or for Any Other City
Oerce.

Alderman J. 4 Hesly of she scoond
Esri. whose tern % cfire cxpircs this
year. auihoriked the announcement So
aav that he wiil NOT D. . candidate Tor
alderman ef sny other eisy efies af ths
fofthcomins eieetion in BaTEc.