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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
Seven Persons Are Known
to Have Lost Their Lives
at Clarion, Pa.
SCORES FORCED TO
FLEE FROM HOME
The Structures Were Occu-
pied by Employees of
Steel Company

Pittsburg, Jan. 3l.-Seven persons
are known to have been burned to
death to-day when fire, famed by a
high wind, destroyed Is temporary res
licences, occupied by employees of the
Carnegie Steel company's plant at
Clarion, on the Monongahela river, Is
miles from Pittsburgh. An Office build
ing also was consumed.
The fire, believed to have started In
a building used as kitchen, destroyed
the Is structures within Is miutes
More than 100 occupants of the houses
which were one-stQry frame buildings
were forced to flee in seant attire.
As soon as the fire had burned Itself
out, firemen2started a search OF the ruins
and within few minutes seven bodies
had been recovered. The search was
continued, for ii was impossible to as
certain If all other occupants OF the
houses had escaped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
Universal Training an Inevitable Issue.

The nearly even break of the House
committee on military affairs over the
provision of the army reorganization
bill providing for the compulsory mill
tary training of American youth--sug
gests a political issue of the first inn
portance. 1t is entirely logical that as
the prospects of effective world organ
ization dwindle, WE should hasten to an
alternative in the shape of a greater de-
gree of military preparedness.
But the American people will not like
universal military training no matter
how beneficial its results may prove in
individual discipline and as contribu-
tion to homogeneousness in our nation
al life. Americans are FESTIVE under
compuIsion They chafe under the
things that theoretically they ought to
do. They dislike serving on juries.
They are reluctant to go to the polls
on primary and election days; they are
disinclined to church attendance; and
when it comes to the parental attitude
toward youth, we take still further
lurch in the same direction. The rea-
son Greek and quite likely Latin are
going out in our schools, is because
American parents do not want little
Johnny to have to study quite so hard.
They prefer to have him take general
information courses and studies that
give him contact with the world a
phrase that now justifies most of our
unacademic tendencies Now the par
ents who are reluctant to send Johnny
to the coniugation of Greek verbs in
omega will not like what they hear of
the severity of the discipline at the
training camps. Uncle Sam does every
thing bunglingly. He will do this in
the same way. Parents will not like it.
Congressional aspirants will tell them
it is not necessary. And while in the
late war we underwent huiniliating
period of delay in getting into action,
il is doubtful If that delay impresses
the public any more than the ultimate
success of American arms. In other
words, Mr.. Bryan's assertion that
million men would spring up over
night" found a certain illogical vindi-
cation. IL would have been a very cost
ly experiment had foe of Germany's
capacity been at our doors. But as II
turned out, we reached the confagra-
ton in season to throw a strong stream
from our engines.
The geographical distribution OF the
vote on universal military training is
also significant The Mississippi valley
is not ready for il. If Gen. Wood should
be the Republican candidate for the
presidency, that would inevitably be
one of his issues, and the West would
have TO take its choice between him
and the Democratic candidate who
would be likely to speak less distinctly I
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31

"since a young girl, I have suffered
with Sick Headaches, and at times !
was almost crazy with the pain. My
mother tried everything she could
hear Of, yet she was never able to get
anything to do me any good.
Six months ago, someone told me
about 'Fruit-a-tives' and ! got a box
and obtained much relief.
Now I keep 'Fruit-a-tives' in the
house all the time ; in fact would
not be without them. ] cannot speak
too highly OF 'Fruit-a-tives' as this Is
the one remedy that truly helped me.
I am always glad to recommend
sFruit-a-tiyes' to anyone suffering
with Headaches and hope that those
who read about my experience will
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Miss NELLIE WILLIAMS.
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Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, oGDENsBURG, N. X.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31

stalled at Goddard seminary and one at
the corner of North Main and Beekley
streets, making total of l5l hydrants.
Two extensions were made in the year,
and the total mileage Of city water
pipes is now 1884. The superintendent
recommends the reconstruction of the
reducing chamber.
Supplementing the superintendent s
report. the water committee says in its
annual report: Despite the great in
crease in the cost OF labor and material,
the expense Of maintaining this de,
partment has been kept at a mini
mum: and it recommends that the
efficiency be maintained
Bridges Need Attention.
A note of warning was issued by
City Engineer r. o. Lee in his annual
report, as follows III the recommen-
dations therein made lin relation to
bridgesl are not carried out in the near
future, there will be grave consequences
10 the city The South Main street
bridge and the Granite street bridge in
particular are in very dangerous con-
dition and need attention at the earli-
est possible moment"
In addition to the above reports,
there were submitted last night the
annual message Of Mayor Glysson and
the reports of the school treasurer. the
trustees of the cemetery trust fund,
the superintendent of streets, the de-
partment of social work, the park COM
missioners, the street committee, the
property committee and the overseer of
the poor. Only the mayors message
and the finance committee report were
read last night, with parts Of the city
treasurers and Others read. Most of
the reports were read by title only and
ordered printed in the annual city re-
port.
Other business done by the council
last night included the passing TO a
second reading of resolution appro-
priating $1,000 for repairing the old
Church street sehoolhouse for American
Legion and other patriotic societies
headquarters. The mayor was author
lied to execute lease with the Legion
post along the lines recommended by
the property committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
ERZBERGER is
IMPROVING
Is So Much Better That He
Is Allowed to See
Visitors
HE HAS NO FEVER;
HEART ACTION GOOD
He Will Be Able to Attend
Libel Trial a Week
from Monday

Berlin, Jan. 3l.-Mathias Erzberger,
minister of finance, who was wounded
by a would be assassin last Monday,
received a number of visitors yester-
day. His condition was improved, he
had no fever and his heart action
showed hardly any abnormal symp-
toms.
Trial of the libel case brought by
Herr Erzberger against former Vice
Chancellor Helfferich, which was on
trial when the attempted assassination
occurred, has been adjourned until
Tuesday of next week, when further
continuance will be applied for. 1t is
believed Herr Erzberger will be able TO
attend court by week from Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
IRELAND OPPOSES HOME RULE.
Desire for an Independent Republic Is
Widespread, Says Henderson.

London, Jan. 3l--Ireland is almost
universally opposed to the home rule
proposition recently advanced by Pre-
rier Lloyd George regarding his pro-
posals with little short of contempt,
according to Arthur Henderson, the la
Dor leader, speaking on his return from
Ireland with the labor party delegation,
which made a 10 days tour Of inspec-
ton and inquiry, The desire for an in
dependent republic was widespread and
frankly expressed, Mr.. Henderson said
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them to
natural action, clearing the blood, and
purifying the entire system. They do
that which calomel does, without any OF
the bad after effects. Take one or two
every night for week and note the
pleasing effect. loc and 25c box.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31

on the question. We never can foreses
issues in our political campaigns. The
Republicans in nominating Mckinley II
1896 expected to fight the battle on thu
tariff. That issue fell out OF sight
They fought il on silver. II would not
be surprising with Wood as the Repub'
lican nominee if universal military
training became paramount issue OF
the campaign.
Many of our newspapers of the East
have berated in undesirable terms
the newly elected Republican congress
man from Oklahoma who has been as
signed to this committee, only to ex.
hibit there his hostility TO universe
training. But he could not swing the
committee alone. There had to be II
other men on that side to make his
position of any significance. And he de.
clines to serve.-Boston Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
wILDE-MAsoN BOUT.
Will Be Conducted at Toledo for Purse
of $4,000.

Toledo, O., Jan. 3l-When Ad Thach-
er returns from Milwaukee late to-day
or tonight he viii begin immediate
preparations for the l2-round worlds
fiyweight championship bout between
Jimmy Wilde and frankie Mason
Ii is understood that Wilde's share
Of the purse viii be $4,000. That
amount being Thateher's offer TO the
Briton. II Is expected that Mason's end
will be near that figure.
II will probably be necessary to stage
the bout in the terminal auditorium,
which can be arranged to seat 10000
it is said
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
ENFORCING PROHIBITION
Congress Votes Additional Million for
This Purpose.

Washington. Jan. Sl.-For enforce
ment of national prohibition the House
yesterday voted to appropriate 81 ,000,-
600 in addition to S2,000000 previously
granted by Congress. The increase is
needed to provide until next July for
$500 guards at 500 bonded warehouses,
where 69.000,OOO gallons of whiskey is
in storage.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
HOOVER A CANDIDATE.
Petition to Place Name on Democratic
Ballot Filed in Michigan.

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 3l.-Petitions to
place the name Of Herbert c. Hoover
on the Democratic ballot at the presi-
Dental preference primary, April 8,
were received by the secretary of state
yesterday The petitions lacked the re-
quired 100 signatures, but it was indi-
Gated additional signatures would fol-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
Sinking Fund Wiped Out.

The city's assets decreased $ll3,-
04a03 during the year, largely due to
the wiping out of the sinking fund in
payment of bonds coming due during
the year. The assets on Jan. |, 1920,
were reported as follows: Cash on
hand, 81, 1883; uncollected taxes, ST.
2g9.7l: Central Vermont railroad bal.
ance disputed tax, S44.20; street, sewer
and sidewalk assessments, S5,sT4l4;
street sprinkling assessments, ST.
754.03; rents and bills receivable, SITS;
insurance fund, s2,5l3,20; total, $780,
1911.
The city's real and personal property
was estimated at $500, 3l4.33, a de-
crease of S2,753.l7, due to marking off
for depreciation.
The summary Of the finance COM
mittee's report gives credit balance
OF $7,5T526, that amount being the
difference between the decreased as
sets, plus depreciation of property, from
decrease in bonded indebtedness and wa
tr bonds paid from what was carried
as assets in 1918.
What the City Paid Out Last Year.
The annual report OF City Treasurer
James Mackay shows receipts during
the year Of $5l0,76906 and total dis
bursements Of S50s, 3s3.23, leaving cash
on hand Dec. 81, 1919, of S2,3s5.s3. The
expenditures were as follows;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
Total
Water Department.
$500


As stated already, the sinking fund
took care Of $4,000 Of water depart
ment bonds. and. in addition, 5000
more Of water bonds were retired, leav-
ing a total bonded indebtedness Of that
department on Jan. I. 1920, as sl25.00o.
The estimated valuation Of the water
plant on Jan. /. 1920, was given as
$685.. 7s2.7s. Additional assets in equip
ment. furniture. bills receivable, etc,
bring the assets Of the department up
to s37s.5I5.Qs In addition 10 the
bonds. there Is an account of So COZ 80
payable to the city.
The report Of the water suPerintend.
ent shows seven new connections and
one service discontinued during the
last wear. leaving the total number Of
domestic and commercial connections At
l,s75. Two neS hydrants were in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
ABOUT RHEUMATISM
What Thousands Have Found Gives
Relief from This Painful Trouble.


Rheumatism Is d constitutional dis
ease, manifesting itself in local aches
and pains, inhamed joints and sim
muscles. II cannot be cured by local or
external applications. 1t must have
constitutional treatment. :,
Take course of the great blood
purifying and tonic medicine, HOOD !
Sarsaparilla, which corrects the acia
condition of the blood, on which rheu-
matism depends, and gives permanent
relief. This medicine combines, with
excellent Alternatives and tones, what
is generally conceded to be the most
effective agent in the treatment OF this
disease.
If a cathartic or laxative is needed,
take Hoods Pills. Purely vegetable
Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
IBANZE rs IMPROVED.
Condition Of Spanish Officer at Los An
geles Is Much Better.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 3l.-The con-
dition of Vicente Blasco Ibanez, Span
ish author, who was reported yester-
day TO be threatened with pneumonia,
was said last night to be greatly i'm:
proved
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC
Extends Over a Large Part Of Country
at Present Time.

Washington. Jan. 3l.-Infuenzs has
become epidemic over a large part Of
the country. The public health service
said yesterday, the situation was well
in control. however. practically every
where and that medical and nursing
facilities were proving adequate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
GIVEN VOTE OF CONFIDENCE
Millerand Cabinet Gets Vote Of $40 tc
10 Against 1t.

Paris, Jan. 3l.-The cabinet of Pre-
mier Millerand was given a vote of
confidence in the Chamber Of Deputies
yesterday at a session attended by vir-
tually an the members. The vote was
$40. in favor of the ministry, TO 30
against IL. and with no abstentions
from voting.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
Defeated Burlington High
School at Montpelier by
Score of SO to 10
VISITORS PLAYED
HARD, OUTCLASSED
Montpelier Guarded Basket
With the Greatest
Vigilance


ball team added another victory when
last evening in the armory in Mont
pelier it defeated Burlington high school
team by score of SO to 10. The score
does not indicate that it was an inter
esting game to watch, but such was the
case, for the Burlington team had lots
of fight in them and did lot of team
work but Donnolly and Conf so well
guarded the opponents that the Bur
lington players did not get much chance
to shoot at baskets. The visitors would
carry the ball down the long hall with
ease only to find that Donnolly and
Conf were in the proper place and then
the ball would come back in possession
of Montpelier.
There was great deal of nice fea-
ture playing. The Montpelier for
wards and center did some clever play
ing, piIing up large score. Lamperti
seemed TO have the best eye for the
basket. He obtained 10 of them, while
Smith was close second with eight.
At the end OF the first period the
score was 10 to 4. In the second period
Montpelier went ahead faster. The
changing of the baskets seemed to help
them for they played closer to the
crowd. In the last period OF the game
the second string men of the Mont
pelier team were used but the Burling
ton men were so tired out, although
two extra men had been used, that
they could not recover and get any
baskets to make any showing
The summary:
Montpelier. Burlington.
0Dell, Dobbs, ri If, Rand
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
- coId.. c. Or Infuenza

and a. Preventative. take Lana
TIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets Look
for y. ". GROVES signature on the
box. 30c.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
And They Made Spaulding
Girls Play Hard for
6 to 2 Victory
HOME PLAYERS WERE
KEPT COVERED UP
But They Managed toStage
a Win in Latter Part
of the Game

Spaulding students and faculty were
greatly pleased last evening for every
thing undertaken by student as a
representative of school activities was
success. First of all, the Spaulding
girls defeated the girls basketball team
of Whitcomb high school, Bethel, 6.2.
Next, the one act farce, Not on the
Program" staged by the sophomore
class, was acted out to perfection and
without hitch. Then, just as excite
ment of these ventures was on the
wane, came the welcome tidings that
Spaulding highs varsity basketball
team had defeated the Peoples academy
team on its own floor in Morrisville,
Just about three weeks ago the
Spaulding girls team went to Bethel,
administering during their brief stay
an overwhelming defeat over these
Whitcomb girls. The score at that
game was something like 1910. Nat
urally enough, the home team players
figured on having comparatively easy
opponents here last evening.
Much to their surprise, the visiting
team was different one from that
met at Bethel. The players may have
been the same but one could hardly be-
lieve it, for their playing had improved
wonderfully Every Spaulding player
was covered so well during the entire
first period that not even good oppor-
tunity 10 shoot for the basket came
their way. On the other hand, Miss n.
Keleher had scored two fouls, putting
Whitcomb in the lead 20 during the
entire first l0-minute period The first
foul was shot almost Immediately after
the first whistle, and the second soon
followed. This was the last score to be
gained by them, as it afterwards
proved.
In the second period both Miss Geals
and Miss Miles missed foul that
would have tied the score. This same
opportunity came again, both shooting
in turn and each succeeding in caging
the ball from the goal line. The crowd
cheered as the last throw scored and
again gave vent to their enthusiasm
when Miss Priscilla Miles Gagged the
ball from the floor. for the first time
during the game. Many times the ball
had been thrust toward the basket on
chance throw, the ball being constant
" in that territory.
With fervid determination to over
come this lead, the Bethelians began
the last period with dash, shooting
for a basket whenever possible. Two
attempts failed and the local players
worked the ball back towards their
goal. The last basket from the floor
scored by Miss Mary Geals, was the
termination of passing down the hall,
Miss O'Hern had intercepted another
pass, feat which she managed to do
time and time again during the game.
For breaking up plays she had no equal
unless it was Miss Selberg, who seemed
to be in every play. Her opponent,
Miss Keleher, playing right guard and
Miss Ceresa at center we're the most
conspicuous players of the Whitcomb
team. Miss Ceresa failed to outjump
Miss Leslie but played hard floor
game. The sound of the timers whistle
ended the fourth game for the Spauld
ing girls team, three OF which have
ended as victories.
L.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31

Score, Montpelier 50, Burlington 10.
Baskets, Lamperti 10, Smith s, O'Dell
5, Donnolly 2. Laden |, Isham 2, Rand,
Baker l. Fouls, Donnolly |, lsham 2.
Referee, Smith Timer, Pelini Scorer,
Milo. Time, two Commute periods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
BARRE'S 1920 TAX RATE
RECOMMENDED TO BE 81;
METZ BUDGET S54I, O46.83
Continued from first pagel
city's Indebtedness.

The comparative statement Of the
city's Indebtedness showed reduction
of S53,37T.a6 during the year, from
s250,539.ll to sl97, 1896. The bonds
and notes due Jan. /, 1920, are as fol-
lows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31

Score, Spaulding 6, Whitcomb 2.
Baskets, Priscilla Miles, Mary Geals.
Fouls, Miss n. Keleher 2, Miss Miles,
Miss Geals. Substitutes, B. Wilson for
T. Haikara in last period. Time, three
l0-minute periods. Referee, J. Geals.
Just as at the last game. the audi
enee was entertained between periods
by amateur boxers. Last evening
wrestling was introduced to the Spauld-
ing supporters A mat was placed in
the center of the hall, where, between
the first and second periods, Charles
Donetti and Earl Mitchell each secured
a fall, and at the last Intervening pc
riod Edmund Hershey and Dino Nalz
took up the entire rest period trying
to get a fall on a mat obviously too
small for a wrestling match.
Ray Cruickshank and George Stay
ton, in the meantime, were exchanging
blows with a set Of boxing gloves so
frequently that il was feared they were
in earnest Coach Ross, who has
aroused such interest in these sports.
hopes to stage similar performances at
every home basketball game this sea
son.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-31
MAYOR GLYSSON
SUMS UP THE YEAR

Continued from first page
The St. Mary banner., 1920-07-24
''Uncle" Bill Edwards
Pardoned By Governor

Austin, Texas-"Uncle" Bill Ed
the Texas penitentiary, nearly ten
years ago, has become wealthy as a
result of the discovery of oil on his
320-acre farm in Callahan County, and
who declined pardons during the ad-
ministrations of Governors Colquitt
and Ferguson because "he had not
yet atoned for his crime" has at last
consented to accept executive clem-
ency, and Friday was granted full
pardon by Governor Hobby. effective
on July 10, the birthday anniversary
Of the convict, who will have reached
his SEVENTEEN year at that date.
Uncle" Bill Edwards was convicted
in the district court of Eastland Coun-
ty for killing G.. A. Rogers, with pun
ishment assessed at thirty-six years
continent in the penitentiary. Ed
wards declined to accept a pardon, de-
claring that he would serve out his
term or until a time when he had
reached the belief he had fully atoned
for his crime
Friday Governor Hobby received
letter from Edwards asking for par
don as a birthday gift. He wrote
as follows:
Il feel in my mind, conscience and
heart that l have paid the penalty of
my crime
Governor Hobby promptly granted
the pardon.
The St. Mary banner., 1920-07-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

The first bale of Mexican cotton
for the 1920 season was ginned July
7 Oh Ranchita las Olivarez, 45 miles
south of Matamoros, Mexico.
Q The German representatives at Spa,
Belgium, signed the coal protocol
framed by the allied conference at
8:45 O'Clock Friday night.
General Pablo Gonzalez was arrest
ed Thursday at Monterey, Mexico. by
General Arnulfo Gomez, chief OF mill
tary operations in the state of Tamau-
Hpas, on a charge of treason in con-
nection with Thursdays attack on the
city of Monterey by rebels under Gen,
eral Irenso VillareaL