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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-10-15
news REVIEW OF
CURRENT EVENTS
Disclosures of Crookedness In Organ
ICED Baseball Arouse Indignation
and Grief-PoIes and Baron
WraneeI Still Driving the
Reds-Moscow Eager
for Peace.

Hot indignation and genuine grief
have been aroused all over the land
by the revelations of crookedness in or
ganized baseball In the grand jury in
vestigation in Chicago. That here and
there might be found one or two
players who would sell out would not
he surprising, but that eight members
on one club should be guilty Of such
shameful If not criminal conduct
would be unbelievable were 1t not at
tested by the confessions of some Of
the accused. These men not only sold
their honor and the respect and admi-
ration of the American people, but
they sold out for petty sums and to
cheap gamblers, who "double-crossed"
them, and now they have nothing left
but bitter reflections and the rem
nants of their brides.
The grand jury voted true bills
against eight men, seven of whom are
still members of the Chicago White
Sox club, the eighth having been sus-
pended last spring. They are accused
of conspiracy to do an unlawful act"
States Attorney Hoyne was doubtful
whether any crime as legally defined
had been committed within the juris-
diction of the courts of Cook county,
but the attorney for Charles COmiskey,
the broken-hearted owner of the White
Sox, says there are at least two counts
on which each of the players named
In the true bills may be prosecuted.
He says the public paid admissions
to see honest baseball played, and the
conspiracy to throw the games there
by cheated the public. Also he as
serts the men conspired to injure the
property of Comiskey, consisting of
contracts worth more than 100000
and the drawing power of the team
and other good will estimated at $780,
900.
1t Is believed that If the state does
not take definite action against the
players the government will prosecute
those who received brides for their
failure to schedule the same on their
income tax reports. Official word to
this effect has been received in Chi
cago from the internal revenue de-
partment in Washington.
The White Sox, which we're only
half a game behind the Cleveland team
in the race for the American league
pennant, were of course badly wrecked
when the seven players were suspend
ed. and the chances were small in
deed that they could win the honor of
playing for the worlds championship
against Brooklyn, which already has
captured first place In the National
league,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1920-10-15
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of JAMES McELROY,

Estate of JAMES McELROY, de-
ceased. Persuant to the order of
Charles D. McCrachen, Surrogate of
the County of HUI e',tn made on
the thirteenth day & September, A.
Il o. thousand r.ne hundred twen-
ty, notice is hereby given to all per
sons having claims against the es-
tate of James McElroy late of the
County of Hunterdon, deceased, to
present the same, under oath of af-
firmation, to the subscriber, executor
Of said deceased, within six months
from the date of said order; and any
creditor neglecting to bring in and
exhibit his or her claim (under oatn
of affirmation), within the It. me so
limited, will be forever barred IF his
or her action therefor against the
said Executor.
Dated September 18th. A. D. 1929.
WALTER f. HAYHURST,
Lambertville, N. J.
Executor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
SAD CASE REVEALED.
Wife Soon Followed Husband in Death,
After Illness with Pneumonia.

Mrs. Mary Puffer. who on Friday,
Jan 2, was taken i'll with pneumonia
and later removed TO the City hospital,
succumbed to the disease Sunday even
ing at 6 o'clock. This is the second
death to occur in esfamily within
three weeks. Mr.. PufFer, her husband.
was taken to the. hospital on Dec. "a in
a critical condition with pneumonia and
died that night.
Mrs. Puffer was born in st. Albans
in February, ISL The greater part Of
her life was spent in that city. though
she had resided in Swanton and this
city for short periods
The only surviving relatives, as far
as can be learned. are daughter. Ros-
anna. who attends the Brook street
school, and Mrs Puffer's mother, Mrs.
George Perrin Of Worcester. Mass, and
two sisters, Mrs. William Clark and
Mrs. Mabel Clark. whose address was
given as Everett, Mass.
At the death Of Mr.. Puffer. Miss
Louise Gridley. oyerseer of the poor,
visited the home and found the woman
in great need Of clothing. There was
no fire in the home through lack Of fuel
even though the weather outdoors was
far below the zero mark These ar
ticies were procured by Mise Gridiey.
but the illness j. believed to have been
contracted from her husband, who was
suffering from pneumonia for some
time before going 10 bed. Mrs. Puifer's
little daughter. Rrssuna. j. 10 be taken
10 the state industrial school for care
after the funeral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
FUNERAL OF ANGELO BIzzozzERo
Body May Later Be Sent to Brenno,
Italy, His Native City.

The funeral of Angelo Bizzozzero,
whose death occurred at the Barre
City hospital Friday evening, bringing
to an end an Illness of four months
with typhoid fever and its eomplica-
tions, was held from the Catholic
church yesterday morning at II o'clock.
A requiem high mass was celebrated
by Rev. p NJ. Mckenns, Mrs. Charles
Smith, directress of the choir, assist
ing by singing the Latin mass.
Al the conclusion of the services the
remains. accompanied by large group
of the deceased's intimate friends, were
taken to the Elmwood vault and there
inferred until spring since the body may
be sent TO Brenno. Italy, the native city
of Mr.. Bizzozzero. Pail bearers for
the occasion were C. Bianchi, +. NAL
natl, G. Cslcagni, +. Rizzi, c. Lam
peril and L. Sironi
Orlando olgiati, an electrical engi-
neer Of the Western Electric company
of New York City, Ferdinand RizEi. a
cousin. from New York City. and Miss
Clementine Caleagni. a niece, from
BridgewEter, Mass, were among the
u6mber Of people who came to Barre
to attend the funeral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
GOLDEN FEEDING
AT MORETOHN
Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah E. Flanagan
Observed Glad Event Yesterday
Many Congratulations.

Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah +. Flanagan
celebrated their golden wedding anni-
versary at their home IN Morctown
Sunday, Jan II. A special mass was
celebrated by Rev Robert Dewey at ST.
Patrick's church, which was attended
by many friends and relatives. On re-
turning TO their home sumptuous din
ner was served and plates were set for
~ people. Many congratulatory letters
and telegrams were read and purse Of
gold was presented to them. They
kept open house during the day and
many friends and neighbors called to
paw their respects.
Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan were married
at st. Augustines church in Montpelier
Jan. III. 1870. by Rev. Joseph NJ. p.
Douglue. and have lived practically all
Of their life in this vicinity. Six chill
dren were born 10 them, John 4. and
Mrs. II. T. Premier Of Montpelier. George
p Of Boston. Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin
OF Barre. Mrs =. c. Farrell Of Enos-
burg Fails and Mrs. Herbert II. Smith
Of Waifsfeld. all Of whom were present,
together with seven grandchildren.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
BRITAIN SENDS
ENVOY TOBERLIN
Makes Prompt Move to Re-
sumo Former Relations
With Germany
LORD KILMARNOCK
LEFT LONDON TO-DAY
Consuls and Consuls-Gen-
eral Will Be Appointed
by Both Countries

London, Jan. l2.Lord kilmarnock
left London for Berlin this morning to
assume his duties of British diplomatic
representative at the German capital.
His departure marks an important
step in the re-establishment Of diplo-
matte relations between Great Britain
and Germany, which will be effected
almost Immediately. Consuls and con
suls general win be appointed shortly
by the two governments. Germany will
be first represented here by a charge
d'affaires, but it il believed the rank
will soon be raised TO that of minister,
instead OF ambassador as formerly
The Swiss legation at present occu.
pies the old German embassy on Carl
ton House terrace, but il expected to
yacate the building within week or
two.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
ALLECT D REDS
SEM
As .rty Of 35 from Detroit
Arrived at Ellis Is
land To-day
FOR DEPORTATION
TO SOVIET RUSSIA
But Their Arrival Does Not
Mean an Immediate
Departure

New York, Jan. l2.--Thirty ex-
tremists from Detroit were expected to
arrive at Ellis island today to await
deportation They were arrested III
raids last November and were to have
been deported on the soviet ark Buford,
which at last reports was at Kiel, Ger
many, on its way to put 249 anarchists
in soviet Russia, but their transporta
tion here could not be arranged at that
time.
This resumption Of shipments of reds
from other points Of the country to
New York does not mean the departure
of a second soviet ark in the NEAR fu-
ture, according to Byron H. Uhl, COM
missioner at Ellis island.
uhl said he understood the reason for
to-day's shipment was that the jail ae-
commodations at Detroit were made
quate.
The Detroit arrivals will make a to-
tai OF 564 anarchist cases at the island,
including 80 women.
Preliminary hearings had been com
pleted to-day for go Of those taken in
raids this month, the process having
been retarded by the refusal of some
reds, including Gregory Weinstein, d
friend Of Trotzky and reputed master
mind of communists in the United
States@ to answer questions unless
counsel were present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
W4R AGAINST CROOKS
rs ON nv CHICAGO
More Than 600 Alleged Criminals,
Many Of Them with Records"
Are. Now Held in Jails.

Chicago, Jan. IL More than 600 all
legged criminals, police characters and
vagabonds to-day were in jails in Chi
cago Approximately % per cent of
those arrested were identified as men
with records, the polAe said.
For the first time In many weeks, not
hold-up was reported from noon Sun
day until midnight and only five auto
mobiles were stolen. The average had
been above 25 street robberies and from
10 as motor cars stolen
The police announced the wholesale
arrests would continue indefinitely
1--WE are going to show the crooks
they cannot live IN Chicago said John
Alcock, first deputy superintendent Of
police
Two suspects were killed while re-
sisting arrest, and two others were
wounded. On the whole little resist
anee was offered, however, to the po-
licemens searches Of saloons, hotels.
gambling houses. cabarets and pool
rooms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
u. S. Supreme Court Holds
1t Has No Jurisdic-
ton in Suit
TO TEST CONSTITU-
TIONALITY OF LAW
Action Was Brought by the
New Jersey Retail Liq-
uor Dealers

Washington, ID. G., Jan l2The SUI
preme court to-day denied permission
for the New Jersey Retail Liquor Deal
ers' association to bring original pro-
ceedings in the supreme court 10 test
the constitutionality Of the national
prohibition amendment and enjoin its
enforcement in New Jersey,
The court held 1t had no jurisdiction.
In seeking to bring the original pro-
ceedings. the association alleged that
the prohibition amendment interfered
with the state police powers, and was
a violation of the fifth amendment pro-
hibiting the taking Of private property
without just compensation. Chief JUS
ticc White in disposing Of the motion,
however, ignored these contentious and
devoted himself entirely to the ques-
tion Of jurisdiction. He said the court
held that no right existed by which a
citizen of state could sue that state
without its consent In this instance
the state Of New Jersey denied that
permission.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
CONFERENCE HELD
AMONG SENATOR'S
And Many Leaders Profess to Have
More Hopeful View of Sit
uation on Treaty.

Washington. ID. c., Jan. l2.-Another
week of individual conferences between
senators in an effort to break the dead
lock on the peace treaty opened to-day
with leaders Of several groups hopeful
that some definite hesdway would be
made within few DAYS
Democratic leaders said Democratic
senators were not yet pledged" TO sup
port any definite program of compro.
mise reservations. Senator Hitchcock.
the administration Seader. is hopeful.
however. that set Of compromise res
eryatioBs viii be evolved soon which
viii secure general Democratic approx
al and also be acceptable to President
Wilson and 70 enough Republicans to
insure ratification.
Democratic senators who attended a
conference last night at the home Of
Senator Owen. Democrat. Oklahoma. at
which compromise suggestions were
considered; said a number Of points
still were unsettled and that the con-
ference would be continued They said
the conference was in harmony with
the presidents views which were inter
pretativc but not destructive.
Senator Lodge, the Republican leader.
expects this week to confer with many
senators. including leaders u the mild
rezerration7 Republican group and
Democratic leaders So far. however.
according to the Republican, leaders. the
negotiations for . oozipromise have not
reached stage promising an early
agreement
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
FUNERAL OF c. E. MACDONALD.
Many Ex-Service Men Attended Serv-
ice at Congregational Church.

+ The body OF Charles Il. Macdonald,
whose death occurred at his home on
Fairview street Tuesday afternoon,
was buried in the family lot in Elm
wood cemetery Saturday afternoon.
Preceding the burial, prayer service
was held at the home at l:30, while at
2 o'clock the funeral was held at the
Congregational church, Rev f. L. Good
speed officiating
70 pay their last tributes to young
man who voluntarily entered the sery-
ice Of his country, many young ex-serv
ice men attended the funeral in body
as "a representation of Barre post, No.
10, Of the American Legion. Togeth-
er with these we're the six pail bearers.
Dean Davis. p. Eager, Leslie Wilson.
Eldon Rogers, James Booth and Doug
las lnglis.
Ernest Sanford, an intimate friend
of the young man. returned to his home
in Wollaston. Mass. last evening, hav-
ing come here TO attend the funeral
Sister of the deceased. Miss A. ID.
Macdonald of New Haven, Conn, Mrs.
Flora Carpenter and Miss Ethel Mae
Donald of New York, who were called
here, are still here with their mother,
Mrs Jessie Macdonald, who contem-
plates leaving here soon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
PRECIOUS METALS DECREASE.
Reserve Stocks in United States
Dropped During 1919.

Washington. d. c., Jan IL. Reserve
stocks of precious metals in this eoun-
try were more than SAL 600 600 in the
calendar year 1919. according to a
statement to-day by the federal re-
serve board.
Gold exports amounted to s36S, ,l44,-
545, of which s94,ll4,ls9 went to ia
pan. $50, 100000 to Argentina, s40,O45,.
265 10 Hong Kong. S3a. .l09,769 to China,
S34 ,300, $50 to British India. and S29,-
10000 to Spain. Imports totalied
S76,534 ,046. most Of il coming from
Canada and Hong Kong
Silver exports were valued at S239,-
00I .05l. British India taking sl01. .ls0..
us; China S77 ,5s3. .367. and Hong Kong
sl0 ,225 .35l sfor coinage purposes. The
growing European demand Of silver for
was shown in Sl5.635. 1856 ex-
ports Of silver to England; Se,5ss, ,l97
TO France. and S2y094 .Os4 to the Neither
lands. Imports Of silver were $50. .ss9.-
s3G. Of which S6S. .3o3.437 came from
Mexico.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
Despite Appeal Of Govern
ment to Railroad Men
to Resume Work
REGULATIONS
ARE THREATENED
Telegraph Employees Are
on Strike in Several
Districts

Berlin, Jan II (via London The
government has issued manifesto mr.
gently calling upon the striking rail
waymen to resume work Immediately
pointing out. among other things. the
consequences of the strike on 100000
war prisoners "whom your action on
the threshold OF the homeland is shut
ting out from wife and family.
The manifesto concludes with the an
nouncement that special regulations
will be proclaimed, If necessary, to cope
with the situation. II il announced
that the freedom OF the press, the right
of assembly and the right to strike
have been suspended BY order of the
president in districts where the railway
strike II in progress
Meanwhile, the railwaymen Of Beuth-
en-, Ratibor and other upper Silesian
towns have gone on strike. The strike
is actively in progress in the entire
Rhennish Westphalian region. The
employees are ON strike III the
Dusseldorf, Dortmund and Munster dis
tricts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
MINERS AGENTS
WILL GIVE ALL AID
The Statement by Lewis
Said That the Miners
Would Accept Unreserv-
edly Whatever Might Be
Agreed On by the Com
mission After Hearing.

Washington, d. G., Jan. II, Bitumi'
nous coal miners will accept unreserv-
cdly any decision made by the pres
ident's coal commission in settlement OF
the coal strike, John l.. Lewis, acting
president Of the United Mine Workers
of America, declared at the opening to-
day Of the first public hearings Of the
commission. Mr.. Lewis added that the
miners representatives would assist the
commissions inquiry.
Mr.. Lewis assurance was given in
answer to a question by Chairman
Henry n. Robinson
Thomas I. Brewster, chairman Of the
scale committee OF the operators in the
central competitive field, replying TO
the same questions by the chairman,
said he could make no promises for the
operators until the commission had Civ
en- answers to 10 questions propounded
by the operators.
Chairman Robinson saidsthe commits
sion would take up the qucstfunS and
furnish statement to the operators
The commission then adjourned until
tomorrow.
Among the operators questions were
whether the commissions award would
be final and binding on both miners and
operators: whether the commission
would act upon matters brought up by
either side; as to its authority to fix
wages up or down; whether it would
consider it had power to make retro
active awards concerning wages and
prices and whether in fixing prices to
sustain its decisions it would consider
that the prices so made would not hold
after the expiration of the Lever food
and fuel act.
Mr.. Brewster said the questions were
submitted to clarity the situation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
INJUNCTION PETITION
IN BOSTON DISMISSED
Circuit Judge George w. Anderson
Would Not Honor the Action
Brought by Wholesale
Liquor Dealers.

Boston, Jan. l2Circuit Judge
George w. Anderson to-day formally
dismissed the petition Of George G..
Dempsey, Wholesale liquor dealer for
an injunction to restrain federal Off
cials from enforcing the Nolstead act,
on the ground that the act i uneon-
stitutional. The court acted without
hearing arguments and with the con-
sent Of counsel for Dempsey who
agreed that this course was the most
cxpediens for bringing the case TO the
supreme court directly. without first
taking il before the circuit court of
appeals.
The Dempsey position contends that
the Nolstead act II unconstitutional on
the ground that II has not been rati-
fed BY three-four.hs Of the states. This
should have been done, the petition
charges, under the terms of section of
the 18th amendment, which gave the
power Of adopting an enforcement
measure for the amendment concur.
rently to the Congress and the several
states.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
MRS. ELLEN NIcoL BEATTIE
Who Died Saturday, Was Native Of
Aberdeen, Scotland.

Mrs Ellen Nicol Beattie, one of
Barre's oldest residents and we'll known
to many, died Saturday afternoon at
1880 from general breaking down III
health. The funeral was held from st.
Monica's church, of which she was a
member. this morning ut Q o'clock, Rev
p. NJ. Mekenna celebrating high mass
The bearers were Patrick Brown. Viii
liam Barclay. r. G. Wetmore and Ar
thur LePage. The body was placed in
the vault at Elmwood cemetery TO
await burial in the spring.
Mrs. Beattie was born in Aberdeen,
Scotland, nearly so years ago. the exact
date not being known, She came to
Barre with her family in May, 1891,
and had resided here since. Mr.. Beat
tie died at sea some 20 years before the
family came to this country. Those
surviving are William NJ Beattie of
Chicago, H., son; Helen Beattie of
Needham. Mass, daughter; Jesnnie
Westland of st. Louis, No. daughter,
and Albert W. Beattie of Hartford,
Conn, grandson. Until within two
years the deceased had lived at 1870
Prospect street. since which time she
had resided with Mr.. and Mrs. John X.
rierney of As South Main street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-12
MINERS WILL ACCEPT
ANY PLAN AGREED ON
BY THE COMMISSION
NOT UNMIXED JOY
OYER PEACE SIGNING
British Newspapers Regret Failure Of
United States to Participate in
Formal Act--There Are
Some Gloomy Fore
bodings.

London, Jan. Ratification Of the
treaty Of Versailles fails to elicit ahly
expressions of joy from the London
press. Editorials in this mornings
newspapers express, at best, qualified
satisfaction, while some journals strike
a distinctly doleful note.
1T is no time of triumph or soaring
hopes" says The Telegraph, which. Civ
ing some reasons for its troubled view,
adds: 'The omission of Americas sig
nature to the ratifying document stands
for the bitter disappointment OF the
hope that glowed with promise for hui
manity year ago. 1t is true the
league of nations exists by the terms
of the treaty, but the world knows that
unless and until the United States ad-
heres To the league and participates in
its actions not tithe of the usefulness
and moral authority it should possess
will belong to IT,"
The newspaper also cites the absence
OF Russia from Saturdays ceremony
and says:
Until the sky in that direction
grows clearer there can be no world
peace nor any hope of it.
Doubts Of the reality Of peace behind
the formal act of ratification are ex-
pressed by the Daily News.
After noting regretfully that Amer
lea (which did so much to make peace,
has no part in the final act. The News
continues. '1Assuredlv this drab agree
nent is not the peace to which men
ooked forward with straining eyes and
leart short year ago. II might al
most seem as though the darkness OF
he time had the power to turn peace
tself into mere, mean, anti-elimax To
he ghastty horror Of war.
Are we near peace n asks The
iraphic, which says nobody can answer
his question with hopeful affirma
i've. The paper cites in proof OF this
statement the present industrial unrest,
he troubled state of India, Egypt and !
reland. and the socialist conspiracy |
o destroy BY relentless class warfare
he whole existing structure Of so
iety.'
The Chronicle. deploring the cause Of |
he league Of nations. says II il being /
much weakened BY the action OF the |
.merican Senate,
In commenting upon the ratification
/ the treaty, the Manchester Guardian
ays: $50 far there is cause for rejoic /
lg. The supreme and overwhelming
eed OF Europe is Tor peace
Characterizing the peace as largely
primal and leaving the door wide open
or renewed struggle" the newspaper
riticizes the enormous indemnities ex
cted and the provision for handing
yer men accused Of violations of the
lws of war as possible sources OF trou-
L.