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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
MORSE FREIGHT LINE
IN RECEIVERS HANDS
Atlantic Adriatic Steamship
Corporation Hit by Drop
in Rates.
LIABILITIES 100000
Seven Vessels Purchased From
LIABILITIES $4,000, 1000
Seven Vessels Purchased From
Shipping Board Said to
Be Sole Assesa

The Atlantic-Adrlatic Steamship Cor
poration. recently organized by Benja-
min W. Morse, son OF Charles w.
Morse, to operate a line of freighters
between New York and Mediterranean
ports. was forced into receivership
yesterday because of the decline in
freight rates.
The Morse concern owns seven ships
purchased from the United States Ship
ping Board on time payment Only
$4,000 has been paid on each vessel thus
far II was said The total purchase
price was appro Ultimately $1,000, 900. Five
0, the ships are German war prizes; the
other two were built by the Emergency
Fleet Corporation. They are the Paw
nee, Ascutney. Arcadia, Andalusia.
Pequot Englewood and Galesburg.
George w. Sterling. assistant director
of operations for the Shipping Board,
was appointed equity receiver by Judge
julius NJ. Mayer in the United States
District Court. The complaint was filed
by Marsh & McLennan. insurance
brokers of so Maiden lane. in an equity
suit to recover s27.325 for insurance
premiums. The liabilities of the defend
ant are estimated at more than
SO, 900, 900: assets were not stated. but
are said to consist principally of the
StNti SliPS.
of the liabilities alleged In the bill of
equity $500, 900 was said to be involved
in litigation.
w. Davis Conrad, counsel for the
Shipping Board issued a statement.
which follows In part:
Owing TO the falling freight rates
the Atlantic-Adriatic Steamship Cor
poration has found itself In temporary
financial difficulty
at has been decided that to conserve
the best interests OF all concerned re-
ceiver be appointed Mr.. Sterling's ex-
perience and reputation as a shipping
man give assurance that the affairs of
the company will be administered prop
erly 1t is stated by officials of the
United States Shipping Board that there
is no criticism OF B. w. Morse's admin
istration of this company. so far as the
facts are now developed"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
NEW GREEK PREMIER
AGAINST CONSTANTINE
But Former King May Rule
Again, He Admits.
By the Associated Press.

ATHENS, Nov 17.--George Rhaliis,
who has formed Ministry 20 take the
place of that of NJ. venlzelos, always has
been opposed to the policies of NJ. veni-
zelos. He Is known to be opposed to
former King Constantine also. Regard
ing Constantine, NJ. Rhallis said to-day
1T is possible that Constantine may
return to power. In this connection the
Allies should remember that he Is more
pro-Greek than pro-German. lie also is
something of militarist."
Constantine Is our rightful King"
former Premier Gounaris, leader of the
successful party in the Greek elections.
told the correspondent to-day, land we
is held showing that the people want
him.
TT was the intention of Constantine
to return after the plebscite, and have
no message so far from him that he is
coming earlier.
I'VE wish to avoid civil war and fur
Their troubles. We shall pursue a policy
of Cancellation, not vengeance, toward
the Venizelists We do not expect a
revolt in the army, which Is really Con-
stantinst
OF Venizelos. We hope to keep Smyrna
through an amicable arrangement with
the Turks"
One of the election aftermaths here is
report that supporters of Venizelos
planned a coup d'etat to prevent their
defeat. NJ. Montagna. italian Minister.
Is said to have called upon Venizelos
and. informing him of the plot, told the
Premier he would be responsible If there
was any bloodshed.
1t is declared Premier yenizelos. be-
fore resigning. issued the strictest orders
for the enforcement of order.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
Nebraska Farm Credit
Wasted 500, 900, 900

OMAHA, Nov. 17.-Comment-
ing on the money situation as
it affects the farmer j. W. Short
hill of Omaha, former secretary
of the Nebraska Farmers Coop
erative Grain and Live Stock As
sociation, told delegates attend
ing the associations annual meet
ing here to-day that more
than S1OO,0OO,OO0 was spent in
Nebraska recently con worthless
stocks and other foolish ven-
lures that we choose to call in
vestments." Touching upon credit
for the farmer Mr.. Shorthill de-
clared:
"We have already had too
much credit rather than too lit
tie. There has been so much
credit in Nebraska that foolish
ventures were made when we
ought to have known better"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
CONSTANTINE AID
IS GOING TO GREECE
Continued from First Page.

the only peaceable solution of the prob
lem"
French officials are seeking further IN
formation regarding reports from Luz
cerne that Queen Sophie during the last
few weeks received constant visits from
Berlin officials, as well as bulky mis-
sives from her brothers (the ex-Emperor
and Prince Henry of Prussia). These re-
ports. coupled with alarming signs that
a coup d'etat is proposed by the German
militarists. lead some observers here to
believe that an effort to again place
Constantine on tho throne will be stimuli
taneous with a movement to bring back
the Prussian regime to Berlin.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18

An instance given by the witness was
that OF the oil tanker William Jefferson.
being built at the Union Iron Works.
When taken over the ship was about 30
Dor cont complete. The owner bad con-
rpacted TO pay S1.0s5,oo0 and had paid
on account s672.000. In the settlement
the owner received s2.570.s40. or more
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
WARREN SAYS ITALIANS
RESENT ADRIATIC DEAL
D,Annunzio's Agent Here Is
sues Statement.

Whitney Warren. who recently was
appointed representative Of the D'An-
runzio Government in this country. ~
SIZED yesterday a statement denying thai
Il ere was any general support in Italy
for the disposition of the Filume bour.
daries made in the treaty Of Rapallo.
Mr.. Warren said:
America should be put on its guard
against accepting the circulated rumor
which convey the impression that the
Italians as a nation are ready to acce st
the treaty of Rapallo. These rumors
are distributed from Italy by the stu,
existing censorship and are consequently
Of Governmental origin. with the idea OIL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
"CoddIing" Ship Owners.

shipping dollars aren't any more
sacred than dollars in any other line of
business" declared Mr.. Gil'en in making
his objections to the "coddling" OF the
ship owners more emphatic.
Representative Kelley asked Mr.. Gil
len IL the right type OF men had been
put in charge Of Shipping Board affairs
Mt the beginning. The witness replied
that obviously something was wrong
that the squabbes over wooden versus
steel ships would never have occurred
otherwise and that all the tangled ac-
counts and other mixups would have
been prevented.
But how about before Judge Payne?"
asekd Representative Kelley. Have you
any criticism to make of the men ap-
pointed to handle the work %
THAT is not a fair question" replied
Mr. Ciillen. 81 am an honorable gentle
mainland a Republican as well, Mr..
Kelley"
Representative Kelley insisted on
knowing more about thn opinions Of the
witness on the early Appointments. Mr..
Gillen at first said he did not think that
Inc of questioning quite fair to him on
account of his having been a Wilson ap-
pontee Then he jumped TO his feet
suddenly. banged his fist against the
table and shouted
"rr try to answer your questions,
anyhow. ] have told President Wilson
ard | have told the President-elect M.
Harding. that the big administrative
jobs of .he Government should have men
of known administrative ability.
ut Is the duty of the President to
tell the Senate committees which have
the approval of these appointments that
the responsibility Is theirs as much as
his Make the Senate take the RESPONSE
blllty like II do"s In treaty making and
let the President not feel hurt when II
disspproves of some men.
Not until We cut out the political APP
pointmepts for these big administrative
jobs-and the Democrats are no more TO
blame than the Republioans-will we
have efficient government In this coun-
try. Too many politicians get the Jobs
whore 'airplane vision is needed The
Senate should do more than sec that the
Presidents appointees to administrative
Jobs have some experience In addition to
being OF good moral character"
Mr. Gillen sat back in his chair and
smiled alphabetically.
II beg your pardon" he said, "but this
Is hobby of mine"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
Defects Revealed by Claims.


The witness said the Emergency Fleet
Corporation had to take care of and
dsburse appropriations from Congress
amounting to 100000. lie said It
MAS necessary to have accounts OF cash
advanced TO shipbuilders. money paid TO
ship owners on requisltiored vessels ami
separate accounts for lgoor and al
classes of material.
Shortly after the books were opened.
he said, they were all taken TO Phi /
delpha Meanwhile final contracts
we're being entered into at Washington
while an enormous constructio.. prJ-
grpmme was going on at Philadelphia
looks also were opened In the thirteen
CT instruction districts.
The defects of the system were seen
when individual contractors brought up
claims for final settlement Judge
Payne, he said, called his attention TO
the large number of outstanding claims
and the fact that no records we're ava,i-
able whereby he could determine tn"
an cunts due.
Mr.. Gilen explained the rule limiting
trc Governments liabilities in the cases
OF requisitioned ships. The rule was
laid down by Joseph Cotton Of the hrr
OF McAdoo. Cotton & Franklin, am
Pear Admiral Washington l.. Caps
The English practice was for the Gov
eminent to take over anything II nee l.
cd and pay only just compensation.
without responsibility for consequential
DAMAGES. The Cotton" rule was that
tho Government took over yards, ships
on the ways and mater ais In the yards.
but assumed no liabilities 10 carry on,
In. contracts already entered into. Tn .
vas a wise rule, Mr.. Gillen said, ard
saved the Government more than SlbO
geo, 900.
The requisition programme called Tor
an expenditure OF $500 100000. the wit
ness said The construction division had
no record Of inventories IN the yards,
no record OF payments 90 owners FOR
labor aud not for many months was u
known how much material was on hand.
Before these facts arrived many large
claims Lad been settled at "A tremendous
loss to the Government because there
was no data TO combat exorbitant claims.
Gamble on Norway Contracts.
An instance given by tho witness was
that OF tho oil tanker william jefferson.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18

zone OF the most coura geous and effi-
cient pieces OF work ! have ever seen"
Tweedaie's Work Counts.
When Mr.. Tweedale took Office, the
witness said. he at once took steps TO
comply with the act Of Congress requir-
ing an accounting of the hnances Of the
board BY October. 1919, be fled state
ments for the months of July and Au-
gust, 1918. and every month thereafter
he filed statements covering two more
months until now. when he is nearly up
with The work.
Mr. Gillen said that there was no
evidence of fraud I'm any of these ac-
counts. II there had been any fraud,
ne said. it would have showed up when
/ Tweedale got TO work on the vouchers
However, he said that payrolls never
could be checked up, and that after all
the system left the door wide open to
fraud" He said also that the American
shipbuilders as a rule were honest,
though frequently taking rather high
profits when they could get them
7 The profits allowed ship owners at
a time when other industries were sup
posed TO be content with 10 per cent
profit was q bad feature Of the system
per cent. OF the private owners had
built their ships several years ago at
cost of about SIS per deadweight ton
The Government allowed them 10 per
cent. for depreciation and Is per cent
for profit and interest. This would not
have been Objectionable, he said, IL the
20 or rs per cent. profit had been on the
original cost OF the ships, which was
SIS a ton. The trouble lay in the fact
that the value was jumped from SIS TO
$175, allowing the owners what Mr.. Gil
len called some considerable profit.
The figures given by Mr.. Gllen
showed that the Shipping Board allowed
S4.l5 month for each deadweight ton
OF cargo ships and 1918 a month for
passenger vessels. At the same time the
British Government was paying slightly
more than So for the freighters 1t had
Communicated and s4.15 for the passen-
ger vessels. To earn this money, how
ever, the English operators had TO pay
their crews and for their deck and en-
CINE room supplies. The United States
Government paid ship owners the high
figures free of all charges.
Mr.. Giilen quoted Judge Payne as
saying that the American ship owners
we're handsomely treated. He also
pointed out that every other industry
was being held down to a normal profit
I and non essential Industries being put
out of business altogether with the
ship owners, Mr. Gillen said. the Gov
! eminent guaranteed compensation pald
! insurance charges and assumed the Ia
| bility If ships were sunk. II even went
so far as to provide crews.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18

zone of the most coura geous and eff
Gent pieces OF work ! have ever seen"
TweedaIe's Work Counts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
NEW HEAD FOR TRINITY.

HARTFORD. Conn, Nov. 1.-THE Pew.
Rensen Brinckcrhoff Ogilby. former
master of Groton School at Groton.
Mass. was indicted to-day as twelfth
president OF Trinity College.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-18
TO GIVE UP ALIEN COPYRIGHTS

LONDON, Nov. 17.-Tho Board Of
Trade has directed the Public Custodian
to divest himself Of copyrights previously
owned by German and Austrian Ma
tionals and of patents previously owned
by Austrian and Bulgarian Nationalist
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
A SAFE TEST

For those who are in need of a
remedy for kidney troubles and back
ache, it is a good plan to try Doan's
Kidney Pills They are strongly re.
commended by Middlebury people.
Mrs. ]. Signor, 81 Seymour ST., Mid
dlebury, says; ITS many years ago
that l first learned the value of Doan's
Kidney Pills. suffered intensely from
kidney complaint and received SPLEEN
did relief from Doans, in fact, they rid
me of the trouble entirely for a long
time A short time ago had a re-
currence of kidney trouble and found
Doan's a most valuable remedy for
they gave me quick and effective re-
lief. They rid me of the pains in my
back and strengthened my kidneys,
] am glad to endorse Doan's"
Mrs. Signor gave the above state
ment June 10, 1911 and on April l5
800, she added: a have not had
TO use Doan's Kidney Pills since Civ
ing my last statement. My cure has
been lasting one and my former
statement still holds good"
Price &C., at all dealers, Don't
SIMPLIFY ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs Signor had Foster-Milburn Co,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N Y. ADV.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
BRANDON NEWS

Mrs. S. A. Quimby is spending a
few days with friends in Montpelier.
John Buttles and family are spend
ing 10 days in the Tarble cottage at
Lake Dunmore.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred c. Aim of Sche-
nectady, N. Y are visiting his father
Charles F, Aim
Miss Hazel Hack returned last Sat
urday from Denver, Col, where she
visited her sister
Frank Button returned yesterday
from South Carolina where he has
been during the summer.
DR. w. R. Marsh, a former resident
of Brandon, spent Saturday and Sun
day whit his brother, c. l. Marsh
Miss Louise Mish, who has been Wis
iting Mrs G.. w. Kenney left Sat
urday for her home in Cleveland, O.
w. H. Tarble has sold the W, A.
Fuller farm in the Arnold district to
Harry Bissell who will take possess
ion March l, 1921
George H. Young has sold the
Hulett place on Seminary hill to
Thomas Cunningham who will move
there from Leicester.
Miss Flora Stevens has returned
to her home in Westheld, Mass, after
spending several weeks here at the
home of c. A. Bush.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. R. Serviss OF New
burg N Y, spent Sunday in town
visiting friends Mr.. Serviss is a for
NOR rac;daDt IF tbic tOuu
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kennedy Of Lex
ington, Kentucky, are visiting rela-
tives in town. Mr. Kennedy was for
merly a Brandon resident
]. G.. Watson, secretary and trea-
surer of the Ayrshire Breeders associa-
ton. has leased the Merritt place on
Park street for housekeeping
DR.. and Mrs. George 7 Norton have
returned from Boston where DR. Nor
ton attended the National Dental
meeting and took a course in X-ray
work
The Forestdale A. A. were defeated
in a well played game of baseball on
the grounds in Forestdale Saturday
afternoon by the Proctor team, the
score being to 2.
The Brandon Concert band donated
their services to the inmates of the
State School for Predetermined and
gave a concert on the lawn Of the
school Tuesday evening.
w H. Tarble has sold the Emma
V. Vail stock farm in Weybridge to
Thomas Horn of Canada who will
take possession at once. Mr. Horn is
a brother of l. w. Horn of this town.
Mrs Clarence E. Martin of Roches-
ter died last Sunday afternoon at the
home of her sister. Mrs M. L. Gibbs.
The body was taken Monday to Ro-
chester. where the funeral service will
be held this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G Brown and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Or
Wis. who have been spending the week
with Mrs. Browns sisters. Mrs. S. T
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
BRISTOL NEWS

Ira Norton and family are visiting
in Fair Haven.
Warren Hatch of Derry, n. H., is
visiting old friends.
A daughter was born August q to
Mr.. and Mrs. +. r. Smith.
Miss Evelyn Hier is visiting Miss
Cecile Lafayette in Rutland
L, c. Babcock attended the Jones re-
union held in Brandon Friday.
William Hoyt and E, J. Hoyt Of
Chicago were in town last week.
Miss Marion Todd of Rawley,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. J ]. Fow
Ter
Miss Alice Wilson is spending her
vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Eliza
beth Rider,
Miss Cornelia Stevens of Cornwall
is the guest of Miss Nome Thomas at
"The Naples
Mr.. and Mrs Ladd and Miss Ladd
of Marlboro, Mass, are guests OF E, w.
Holmes and family
+. S. Ladue and family have return
ed from an automobile trip to points
in Massachusetts.
Gordon Lamb has returned from a
visit to his aunt, Mrs. B. T. Gordon
in Hampton, n II,
Ralph Vincent went to the hospital
at Burlington Friday for an opera
ton for appendicitis He is doing
well
Miss May MacCloskey who has
been visiting Mrs Gena Van Morgan,
has returned to her home in New York
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. W. Kinskern of
Bardstown Ky, have been guests of
Mrs. Ives at GaigeMoor the past
week.
Mrs. W. E. Morgan has returned
from visit in Boston Her mother
Mrs William McNevin of Rowland,
Me, came with her for a visit.
Mrs Emma Coey and daughters,
the Misses Anna and Alta, have re-
turned from a visit to Mrs. Coley's
mother, Mrs Darwin Johnson in Lei
Cester
Mrs. Margaret Garland, wife of
Frank J. Mott died at the Mary Flet-
cher hospital Friday about noon
Mrs. Mott underwent a successful OPP
Grafton about week ago. but compli-
cations developed resulting in her
death. She is survived by a hus-
band, daughter, Ellen, and a son,
Garland. The funeral was held
Monday morning at St Ambrose
church.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
VERGENNES NEWS

Miss Marion Miner, who hos been
visiting her grandfather, S. d. Miner
returned to Brandon Tuesday.
Miss Lena Solleder a former resi-
dent now of New York City, is
guest of Mrs. John D. Whiteside.
Mrs. William Cotey and son Robert
have gone to St. Adams and Fairfax
Mrs. Coteys former home, to visit.
Miss Lou Fisher of Saratoga Springs
n Y. a former resident is guest of
Mr. and Mrs William A Dalrymple
Mrs Lee Vanderhoof is clerking in
the II c. Petibone store, while Mrs
Catherine Garno is having a vacation.
Mrs. Charles Cotton and two child
rem who have ben visiting Miss Lucy
Rivers, have returned to their home in
Schenectady, n Y.
Miss Stella Gowett left Monday for
Montreal, Can, to enter the convent
of the Sisters of Providence as a stu
dent. Her sister is a nun in that
convent
Miss Florida Myers has returned
from her vacation which she spent in
Rutland and Burlington and has re-
sumed her duties in the w. A. & w
B Dalrymple store
Prof and Mrs George DalrympIe
and three children who have been
been visiting his brothers William and
Walter Dalrymple left Tuesday on
the return trip to Newark, N ].
Daniel T. Donnelly who has been at
Kembera, Mass, for two weeks has
returned and resumed his duties in
the Vergennes postofice. Mrs. Don
nelly who accompanied him remained
for a longer stay.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03

Grover and Mrs. E. A. Knowlton were
called to their home in Brandon, N
Y, Monday by the death of Mr.. Orvis
father.
Secretary of State Thomas F. Mar
tin of New Jersey, Mrs Martin and
son, Jack, who have been visiting Mr..
Martins sister Mrs Katherine Clan
cey of Depot street, left last Saturday
for an automobile trip through Yer
mont and home by the way Of the
White Mountains.
Miss Lovina Baker was given a
shower luncheon Thursday evening at
the Oriental tea rooms by several girls
employed in the office of the Ayrshire
Breeders Association, in honor of her
approaching marriage. The tables
were prettily DECORATED in pink and
white. During the course of the
luncheon Miss Baker was presented
with a pyrex casserole. Later the
party assembled at the Playhouse and
enjoyed the musical comedy, "The
Rainbow Girl"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
SUDBURY
(Mrs. E. W. Parent, Correspondent,

(Mrs. E. W. Parent, Correspondent
John Carroll is visiting relatives in
Massachusetts.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence Slason were
in Burlington Sunday
The Brandon library has presented
the Sudbury library with eleven
books.
Mr. and Mrs Carver Smalley and
Mrs. Harold Selleck were in Rutland
Sunday
Prof. Clarence Gordon of Amherst,
Mass, is spending a few weeks at
George Feltons.
Mr. and Mrs. William Damon spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs ] II
Cook in Fair Haven
Miss Mary Ketcham of Brandon
spent this week with the Misses Mil
dred and Dorothy Burt
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Winot and
Miss Ethel Curtis of Rochester spent
Sunday at Thomas Disorda's
Mr. and Mrs. Fred HAYES of Mass
achusetts are visiting Mrs. Hayes
parents Mr. and Mrs. Morris Sullivan
wi ,. 0COlSCS anu lWO Ollllul Gil VI
Newark, N ], are guests of her mother
Mrs Emma Mound at the home of
Clyde Barber
Mrs, Fred Burt and Howard Burt
went to Burlington Monday where
Howard had his tonsils removed at
the Mary Fletcher hospital
ChildrenNs night was observed at
the Grange meeting Tuesday evening
The children furnished the program
and ice cream and cake were served
Mrs H. w Jones and Mrs W H
Stokes of Middlebury and Mrs Frank
Atwood and friends of West Salisbury
were in town to attend the Ladies
Aid Fair
Over $500 was realized from the
fair held by the Ladies Aid Society
last week Thursday. The success of
this years fair as hitherto, was due
to guests at Hyde Manor
An auto party consisting of Mr. and
Mrs. ]. Wright and son Edward and
H H Peck of New Haven, Conn, Mrs
Mary Bashaw of Fair Haven and Mr.
and Mrs P. H Brown of Rutland spent
few days last week with P ] Mulca-
ny and family
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03

Life is a comedy to him who thinks,
and tragedy to him who feels.
Horace Walpole
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-09-03
AMOS L. ATWOOD

z. C. RYDER, Auctioneer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-13

The Beck Candy and Grocery Company located at 1911 First Avenue does wholesale confectionery and fancy cry business and making effort to give the their customers which they entitled In addition complete line of confectons and groceries Beck carries soda fountain supplies and the Becco Brand Ice Cream Cones Peanut Wafer Sandwiches Peanut Graham Sandwiches and Potato Chips all of which high quality goods.