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Evening journal., 1921-08-04
DEBS' HEALTH
NOT IMPAIRED
Atlanta Prison Officials To-
day Deny Report to
Contrary
MRS. PREVY, FRIEND,
CONFIRMS STATEMENT

ATLANTA. Ca. Aug. Omitted
Press Rumors Of the illness OF
Engene V. Debs, Socialist leader,
had today brought to Atlanta an ofii-
cial representative Of the incarcer-
sted Socialists brother, Theodore
Debs.
Mrs Marguerite Prevy, OF Akron.
Ohio, who presided at the Canton.
Ohio. meeting where Debs made
statements. which later caused his
Imprisonment. arrived here late yes
terday. she declared she was here
TO ascertain the condition Of Dehs'
health.
Although obviously representing
Theodore Debs. It was generally be-
licved MIS-. Prevy had been called
TO come here by leaders OF the So
oialist party. who probably feared
there was truth in the numerous ru-
mors concerning Debs' physical and
mental condition.
Prison officials declared today
that the former Socialist candidate
for the presidency was in good con-
dition." Mrs. Prevy, after seeing
DcbS, confirmed this statement
The rumor concerning Debs' sup
posed Illness was that the heat had
badly affected him; that he had lost
considerable weight; that he was
more gaunt than ever; that his eyes
and teeth seemed the biggest part
Of his drawn face and that he ex-
hihited signs Of discourngemen'
over his release. The stories alsS
had It that Debs wanted his condi
tion 70 remain a secret.
The rumors are denied almost n
their entirety by both prison omcial
and Dehs' friends.
II was pointed out in one quartz
that Debs suffered a sunstroke sew
eral years ago. Since then. Il wa
said, he has been especially subject
ed 10 the effects OF the heat.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
Weak on Weeks

WASHINGTON. - Dick Jer-
Wis, head OF White House secret
service operatives whose job II
is to guard President Harding,
called the Lancaster Inn, at
Lancaster. N. H., on the long
distance phone when IL was de-
cided the President was TO
spend several days at the coun-
try home OF Secretary Of War
Weeks near there. He wanted
to reserve quarters for a num-
Der OF his men.
How far Is your inn from
the Weeks placer" Jervis asked.
From whose placer" the
proprietor Queried.
Week, Weeks" Jervis re-
peated. John w. Weeks. Don't
you know him?
Well" came the answer.
there was fellow around
here by the name OF Wees, but
I think he got some kind OF a
job down at Washington"
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
NEW YORK BOY
KILLED BY BOMB

NEW YORK, Aug. 4 Omitted
Press) A 12-year-old boy was
killed today and his two brothers
were injured when a bomb which
they had found exploded.
The three found the bomb on the
Federal quarantine grounds, Staten
Island, and carried It to their home
nearby. They played with it for some
time. It exploded when one of the
boys tapped It with a hammer.
Frank Cafaro was killed; Joseph.
8, was slightly hurt, and John was
rushed to hospital for treatment.
Federal representatives could not
explain the presence Of the bomb ON
Government property.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
NEW DRY AGENT
ON JOB TOMORROW

Word was received at the Office
of the Prohibition Director for Del
aware, Sixth and King streets. to-
day, that a representative OF Com
missioner Haynes, Washington,
would arrive in Wilmington tomor-
row to swear in Robert b. Elliott
as director TO succeed W. Truxton
Boyce.
Members OF the stan OF NE Boyce
today were busy making ready ac-
counts and checking up bonds filed
by druggists and other users OF al
cohol so as 20 be ready to turn them
over to Mr.. Elliott tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
FLU LEFT HIM
IN ABAD WAY
Wilmington Man Says Plant
Juice Has Restored Him
to Good Health
NO LONGER NERVOUS
AND SLEEPS FINE

Forward to Nature" is the
slogan which is being used in
the Wilmington Plant Juice cam
paign. 1t is expressive of good, for
there is no medicine that comes as
near giving back to men and wo-
men the vital forces that have left
them by reason Of sickness and over
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
HOUSE. WILSON FRIENDS.

LONDON. Aug. a Omitted Press. }
Col. Edward NJ. House. refusing to
comment on recent report Of a
reconciliation with former President
Wilson, declared today that news
paper stories of squabbles and recon-
ciliation with the ex-President ap-
pear periodically and that all are
without foundation thus far.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
ST. JAMES BALL SET
TO JAZZ DANCE MUSIC

LONDON (By Mail TO United
Press) plain. common. ordinary,
oddle-around-and- jazz has
the patronage OF the Court OF st.
James.
AT the state ball. given in honor
OF the King and Queen OF the Bel
gians in buckingham Palace. the
first state ball since the war. at
tended by a large part OF the Brit
ish royalty and some 5000 members
OF the diplomatic corps and nobility.
this wns the list OF pieces:
Methusalem Cfor the quadrine
d'honneur). Omaha, Whispering,
Chiquita- JOY Bells OF Peace. The
Music Box, Avalon. Missouri. OH
J JOY. the Best Little World. Thoughts.
/ Avola. Swanee. Evhi' The Love Nest.
Blaze Away. Fragrance. Cuban
Moon. Irene. Thrills. John Peel.
All the American pieces IN this
list, OF course made their debut IN
London long ago. This Is the first
time, however that these pieces have
come into such prominence.
every one who knew him or heard
him"
Rare Records 10 BE Heard
Mr. Child then told OF the records
stili I'm reserve. and continued:
IAN OF the Caruso records I'm the
catalogue. and all OF those remaining
20 be listed, have been listened to by
b him carefully. and not once. but
many times, and personally approved
The last two issues are IN the or
der which he himself selected The
June record - ''Messe SolenheIlt
Domino Deus" was sung from .
manuscript by Rossini. which Carusc
found in Italy on his last visit there
and was chosen by him as a thanks
TO God" for what we believed at thai
time was his recovery. Tho August
record is a Neapolitan song Of nj.
own dear Naples"
Mr.. Child is a mine Of anecdotes OF
Caruso. most OF them illustrating
his goodness OF heart He remembers
an evening az the New Willard Hote
in washington in 1904 Caruso. or
his spring tour. was tired, but was
10 sing that night Walking through
the willard. he was approached by q
l rray-haired woman. who asked Gag
erly for news Of her daughter. who
was studying music in Milan. CarusC
had never heard Of the daughter
but he tried his best to answer all
the questions. talked with the
stranger for some time. and left her
happy.
Doesn't this sort Of thing bother
you almost to death?" Child said "a
him when they were out Of the hotel
Child" said Caruso, "she was q
very old lady"
Miss Farrar told me she would
never forget her first impression OF
singing with him. 1t was in La Bo.
heme' inMonte Carlo She had neve,
heard him. When he began RudoI
fo's aria she was so captivated bv IN,
beauty OF his voice that she forge
where she was. Caruso, seeing hei
stand silent when she ought 10 h,
singing, hummed one or two Of he
lines and said. You are all right. o.
on Miss Tarrar told me that tbi
was the lSindest imaginable act of
= great artist toward young singer &"
Evening journal., 1921-08-04

Press. There was fair demand for
spots at the opening today. Prices
were steady. Sales amounted to T.
600 bales. Receipts totaled 10000
bales including 5000 American. Fu-
lures opened quiet
American middlings fair 1898;
good middings 9.1s; full middlings,
SIS; middlings s.3s; low middlings,
7'43; good ordinary e.2s; ordinary,
$50.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO, Aug. Omitted Press.)
Opening grain:
Wheat, Sept 12Sh @12s; Dec.
126@125%.
Corn, Sept. 5s%; Dec. 500
577s
oats, Sept. 8S@S7%; Dec. Al
@4O%.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
Sines and Welch
FLORISTS

Cut Flowers and Funeral Designs
a Specially
D. & A. 5672.
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
NEW YORK COTTON.

NEW YORK, Aug. A Omitted
Press Cotton opened firm today.
October was up 12 at 1900; Novem-
Der 1925, up 13; December 13.4s.
up ID; January 1912, up Is; March
1865, up 10; May 13.7s, up is.
LIVERPOOL COTTON.
LIVERPOOL. Aug. 4 Omitted
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
BRAIN TESTS.
BY Sam Lloyd.
4 Minutes 20 Answer This.

Take useful quadruped. add
natural propeller. subtract the
family mending. add a brilliant
aviator add an eager desire add
aroamer. subtract a cattle deal
er' add a rental agreement. sub
tract freedom from labor or Of
fort. add relatives, add a metal
opener, subtract a twist in
wire and resulting letters viii
spell the name OF a famous
American journalist.
Answer 10 Yesterdays Puzzle.
Miller mixed so pounds OF
Mocha with 20 pounds Of Java
which at the prices. cost him
SIS. At 30 cents per pound he
realized s24. which gave him
proit Of ss Ia per cent. on
his Investment
Evening journal., 1921-08-04
Card Of Nhanks

CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank relatives and friends
Tor Kindness, sympathy and flowers dur
ing the recent bereavement Of our son.
MI and Mrs. W. Klair. Marshallton,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
DIED IN BROOKLYN.
John J. Marion, an Ex-Service Man
and Well Known in Barre.

Many Others besides the immediate
family of John James Marion were
deeply grieved to learn to-day that the
young man had passed away in hos
pital in Brooklyn, N. ", Sunday morn
ing. Jan. 2, at IL o'clock. His mother
and sister, Mrs. H. J. Clark, were at
his bedside 10 days previous to his
death and were with him when death
ended yesterday three weeks Illness
with peritonitis.
Mr. Marion was taken i'll in the Bal
ley department store, where for the
past year and half he had been man
ager Of one part Of the store.
He was the first son born TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Marion in Burlington, 32
wears ago, and would have been 80
years old February third. When he
was very young, his parents moved to
Barre, and it was here he spent the
greater part of his life, attending
Barre's public schools and later engag-
ing in business. From 1914 to 1918 he
conducted a restaurant here and sew
cred connections with the business to
enter the service of the United States
By strange coincidence he entered
Battery b, 33rd artillery, Coast Artil-
lery corp, with Alfred Gerbetti. a
young Italian who died last Wednes-
day morning at his home in this city.
These young men were companions in
this city, entered the service together.
served together and returned to their
homes togetheE, safssr being stationed
at Tufts collegeg Medford. Mass, Fort
Strong in Boston harbor and later
Camp Eusfice, VIZ
Mr.. Marion did not re-enter business
here because of the promising position
offered by the Bailey firm with which
he affiliated himself soon after being
discharged.
Besides leaving host of friends in
Brooklyn and Barre, he leaves many
fraternal brothers, as he was member
of Brooklyn American Legion post,
member of Barre Council, No. 40l,
Knights of Columbus, and the Montpel-
ier lodge of the New England Order of
Protection.
In business, everyday life and social
life he was a highly esteemed young
man, whose first care was his mother
and for his standards of business. hon
esty and integrity he was a promising
business figure in this city for several
years.
Mourning his death besides his moth
er and elder sister, already mentioned
are three sisters. Mrs. John Mellow, |
Mildred and Dorothy Marion, and
brother, Neil
Funeral arrangements cannot be |
made until after the body arrives,
which will be at 4 o'clock tomorrow
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
CHARLES D. ROBINSON DEAD
Well-Known Citizen of Waterbury
Was in Hospital Six Weeks.

Waterbury, Jan. 3.-Charles d. Rob-
inson of this town died this morning
at the Fanny Allen hospital, Winoos.
XII, where he was taken six weeks ago
and one week after the death of his
son, George Robinson, in the same in
stitution Since being taken to the hos
pital, Mr.. Robinson had been in criti-
cal condition with complication Of
troubles.
Charles Dennison Robinson was born
in Waterbury in February, 1851, the
son of Jacob and Mary Smith Robin
son, and he married Nina Beals. Their
only child, George, died recently, as
already stated. Mr.. Robinson learned
the tinsmith and plumbers trade of Ce-
ell Graves and eventually became part
owner of Mr.. Graves business under
the partnership of Batchelder g. Rob
inson. More recently he had been in
the grocery business and later he add
ed restaurant.
Mr.. Robinson was a member of the
Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. He
is survived by bis wife and one half.
sister, Mrs, Lizzie Mulqueen of Bur.
lington, and two half brothers, William
Carroll of Waterbury aud John Car
roll OF Portsmouth, N H..
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
TAPS SOUNDED AT VAULT
In Honor of Alfred Gerbetti, Whose Fu-
neral Was Held Saturday.

The funeral of Alfred Gerbetti, who
died at his home on Beekley street
Thursday morning, after an Is months
illness with tuberculosis, was held from
his late home Saturday afternoon at
2:30 O'Clock.
A large number of friends and rela-
tives were present to pay last respects
to the popular young man, and a large
representation from each Of the lodges
and organizations to which the de-
ceased belonged Legion, Red
Men, Eagles and Italian Pleasure club
Joined in the funeral procession to
the vault at Elmwood. Rev. Frank l..
Goodspeed officiated at the house and
at the vault. Chester Bennett, bugler
for the Legion, sounded taps at the
vault, where the body was temporarily
placed to await burial in the spring in
Hope cemetery.
A large number Of beautiful flowers
which covered the casket, testified to
the esteem in which the young man
was held
The pail bearers were friends Of the
deceased. and representatives of some
of the orders to which he belonged.
They were Joseph Ricciarelli and Paul
Scampiui. Red Men; Peter Merlo and
Louis Sussi, Eagles; Antonio Fasola
and James Macdonald, the Italian
Pleasure club.
S. Caccivio of Milford. n. H., was in
the city to attend the funeral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
COMING HOME
BY D0GSLEDS
Three u. S. Naval Balloon
lists Landed Far in the
Wilds of Canada
THEY FOUND SAFETY +
AT TRADING POST
The Men Started from
Rockaway, N. Y, Three
Weeks Ago

Rociaway, N. ", Jan. 3.-Three
missing naval balloonists of the A-55es,
who have been the objects Of d frantic
search through northern New York and
Canada since they dropped from sight
here three weeks, to-day were en- route
home from the snowy wilds Of Ontario
on dogsleds.
The trio landed near Moose Factory,
a remote trading post Of the Hidson's
Bay company, on Dec. Ia, the day aft
er they started from Rockaway. After
four days in the woods they found
safety at the post. Word OF their res
cue reached here in telegram from the
telegraph office at Mattice, and re-
layed thence upon the arrival of the
messenger last night,
The message said the balloonists
planned to start home Dec. 27. If they
make as good time as they expected,
they should get back into touch with
civilization at railroad station, prob
ably Mattiee, tomorrow or Wednes-
day. Aviation officers here, however, in
cline to the opinion that it viii be sew
eral days before the balloonists, unac-
customed to dogsled travel, work their
way out Of the frozen north country.
They are Lieutenant Walter sinton OF
Belle Harbor, N. Y, pilot on the N c.
As transatlantic fight; Lieutenant
Stephen A. Farrell of New York, and
Lieutenant Louis Kloor Of New Or
leans
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Harold Wilson returned to Amherst,
Mass. to-day. where he Is student
at the Massachusetts, agricultural col
lege.
The public appreciation dance to he
members and coach Of the Spaulding
high school football team, which laid
strong claims to the Vermont high
school championship Of 1920, will lie
held in Howiand hall Wednesday eve
ming. Jan. 5. Several times this affair
has been postponed for one reason or
another. but there's not a chance Ger
another postponemeut At : o'clock
sharp Wednesday evening the music
begins and at II O'Clock il viii stop.
Under the supervision Of the Barre
Athletic association this affair viii he
given. It's going 20 be = public mani
festation II the feeling held for the
boys and the coach who supported the
name of Spaulding so well during the
football season. This affair Is really
q double celebration. for az this time
also the high school viii celebrate the
football victories Of 1920 To meet
the expenses incurred bv the purchase
- these souvenirs Il j. absolutely es-
sential that q large number Of tickets
te sold Everybody is welcome Tick
ets nav be purchased from browns
1ruc store. Cummings a Lewis drug
store, the Red Cross Pharmacy or 'he
b. re Drug o.. far sllo each Ex-
ira laiies VII b. charged 35 cents An
otti Us the big crowd that makes
tie ecoi tire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
DISARMAMENT PLANS
\ UNDER CONSIDERATION
By the Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee in Special
Session.

Washington, d. G., Jan. 3.--The Sem
ate foreign relations committee was
called in special session to-day to take
up the question Of international dis
armament. The resolution Of Senator
Borah, Republican, Idaho, proposing
negotiations with Great Britain ard
Japan toward an agreement for so
per cent cut in naval construction over
period of years was before the com
mittee for consideration, as was the
resolution of Senator Walsh, Democrat,
Montana, requesting the president to
appoint an American representative
on the disarmament committee of rle
league of nations.
Renewal of the fight to restore to-
the sundry bill a $l0,000,00O appro-
priation for completion Of the Wilson
dam across the Tennessee river, part of
the governments Muscle Shoals nitrate
plant project, was expected when Gem
eral debate on the measure was re-
sumed in the House. Republican OPP
position to the appropriation is strong.
With Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania, chairman of the Senate finance
back after an absence of
more than year occasioned by Illness
the committee prepared to begin con-
sideration of the emergency bill re-
Gently passed by the House. Senator
Penrose has expressed opposition to
the bill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT
OF RANDOLPH is DE4E
Foster Sprague, Well-Known Citizen o
East Randolph, Passed Away
Sunday

Randolph, Jan. 3.--Foster Sprague o
East Randolph. who was stricken Will
paralysis last Tuesday and since thai
time has been in an unconscious state
passed away on Sunday morning at
o'clock at his home. II is understood
that he never rallied. but remained il
that unconscious condition to the last
The deceased is survived by wifi
and one daughter, the wife of DIR
Charles Freeman of Chicago. She
better known here as Ruth Sprague
having been successful. teacher in thi
vicinity previous to her marriage. Last
fall Mr. Sprague was elected as repre-
sentative from this place, on the Demo
cratic ticket, many having voted fo
him from the other party because o.
his sterling qualities as man. Hi
home was in East Randolph. where h.
conducted a general store and had 9th
er business as we'll BY his passing
Randolph will not be represented a
Montpelier at the coming session of TIN
legislature.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
CARDINAL GIBBONS
FEELS HOMESICK
Win Be Taken Home Although Still
Weak-News of Physicians
Decision Cheered Him.

baltimore, Jan. a. Cardinal Gibbons
wants to come home and his physicians,
believing that change will have fa-
vorable affect upon their patient, will
try to move him to Baltimore if set
back occurs or seems impending.
This was decided at consultation
of the doctors at the Shriver home at
Union Mills, where he has been four
weeks. The news had cheering effect
upon him. He admitted that, while he
enjoyed the kindness of his friends at
the Shriver home, he was homesick. If
hts condition warrants it, he will leave
for home tomorrow or Wednesday.
While he is weak, his medical advisers
believe he will improve if faintness does
not reclir.
The prohibition OF visitors was lifted
temporarily yesterday to permit the
cardinal TO receive the priests of his
household a few minutes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
WTLLIAMSTOWN

Norman G.. Pratt, formerly of this
village. but lately Of the Foxville sec
tion with postoffice at Graniteyille, has
gone TO Wyoming TO visit relatives.
Miss Lizzie Townsend of Barre was
the guest Of Mrs. j. l.. Winchester last
Saturday. Mrs. Winchester, then Miss
Lillian johnson, was formerly in the
employ of Miss Townsend in the mil
linery store in Barre.
Miss Bernice Morse, who has been
with her sister, Mrs. Frank A. Downs,
for the holidays, has returned 10 her
work as teacher in Franklin, n. H.
Miss Mary Waterman was in town
on Friday and attended the annual
meeting and rollcall of the Congrega-
tionsl church, returning 20 Montpelier
the next day.
Supt. Harold B. Crosby is again in
town after a vacation with relatives
in his former home, Hyde Park.
Mrs. Julia Blanchard and daughter,
Miss Nellie Blanchard, of Barre were
the guests Of T. L. House and family
on New Years day.
Mrs. Ella Martin KaRaly and daugh-
ters, Doris and Margaret. of Montpel-
Ter. were in town Saturday with rela-
tives.
Miss Dorothy Simons, who has been
with relatives here for the holidays,
has returned to Springfield. Mass,
where she is a teacher in the city
schools. Her mother. Mrs. Rebekah
Lynde Simons. returned TO Springfield
with her for a visit.
Miss Elizabeth Perkins. who has been
at her home in Tunbridge for several
DAYS. has returned to the home Of her
grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert H.
Goodrich.
The ladies' aid Of the n F. church
viii hold an sll-day social ct the YES
try next Wednesday, Jan 5. Dinner
AZ noon. Come prepared TO work on
quilts
Notice: The moving pictures which
were 10 have been held Tuesday eve
ming, have been postponed until Thurs
lay evening.-adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-01-03
OFFICIALS ARE
|. NOW GATHERING
--
Ready for Opening Of Ver-
mont Legislature at
Montpelier
Gov ELECT TARTNESS
VIEWING MESSAGE
-
He will Speak Next Friday
and Gov. Clement Will
Speak Thursday

Governor elect James Hartness of
Springfield arrived in Montpelier last
evening and to-day he spent in going
over his message, which he will pre-
sent to the Vermont legislature on Fri
day It is said that the incoming COVER
nor will not go into the details of his
plans when he speaks to the general
assembly burt viii give a general out
line Of what he hopes to do. During
their stay in Montpelier, Governor-eleet
and Mrs. Hartness will have rooms. in
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Z,
Lowe. Legislature opens Wednesday.
Governor p. w. Clement, who deliv-
has already begun his preparations for
quitting Montpelier, having given up
his suite in the Jewett inn and will
spend the remainder Of the time he is
governor at the Pavilion hotel. The
governors suite in the Jewett inn has
been taken by Mr.. and Mrs. George b
Young, and the latter's suite in the
same inn has been taken by member
of the legislature.
Director of State Institutions and
Mrs. J. E. Weeks of Middlebury viii
have rooms at the Pavilion during the
session of the legislature, having closed
their home for the winter. Abram
Foote, lieutenant-governor will
have rooms at the Riverside. Franklin
S. Billings of Woodstock, who il
leading candidate for speaker of the
House, will have rooms at the Jeweti
inn, it is understood.
In addition to the plans which had al
ready been announced, Governor Glenn
ent this morning stated that there viii
be a public reception in the executive
office Thursday evening in honor of the
incoming governor. Governor Clement,
message will be given at 2 o'e.oek
Thursday afternoon, following a joint
resolution adopted for that purpose.
Ii is said that the report made BY
Mr.. Buck of New York, who recently
reported to the board Of control. viii
be even more startling than was th,
report of the state auditor of accounts
last week, when he recommended thai
the governor be at his desk each WORK
day of the week. II is understood thai
Mr.. Buck asserts there is no superyis
ion over the departments, only a nomi
nal one BY. the board of control; and he
recommends that the matter of fxin,
salaries be left entirely with the audi
tor of accounts. The heads of depart
ments are anxiously awaiting the pub
lication of the report, which will short
" go to the members of the legisla
ture