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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
EMPLOYERS
USING GUNMEN /?
Charge Made BY James
Lord, Addressing
A. f. of L. To-day
NOT ONE MAN
BROUGHT TO TRIAL
Advocates Immediate De-
velopment of Mississippi
AS Deep Waterway

Denver, Colo, June Is (By the As
sociated Press Immediate develop
ment by the government of the Missis
sippi system as a deep water way IL
order TO provide work for the unem
ployed, was urged by James Lord Of
the shipping department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor in his annua
report, made public to-day. Besides
relieving unemployment, he said, this
gigantic enterprise, which would pro
vide for establishment of ship canals
would "also prevent floods forever,
would do away with yellow jack and
malaria"
He also urged reclamation of desert
and swamp land and the building oi
good roads to give work to the unem
ployed.
Charging that some employers were
using gunner, he said;
There is no country in the world
where the owners and directors Of busi.
ness are allowed to have and contro
armies of privately hired killers a:
they are now with impunity doing IN
some parts of our country.
at is doubtful. il in any other coun.
try men whose sole recommendations
are that they will commit murder OF
any other crime for pay are allowed
by the government and with its full
knowledge, from its own investiga-
tion, to supersede and displaee consti'
tutional government
"True, our government does not ad'
vocate this institution but, strangely
tolerates il and III effect says it can
not help ITSELF
Declaring that the government knew
of these professional murders by its
investigation in the upper peninsula in
Michigan the Paint and Cabin creek
outrages in West Virginia and the
Colorado horror,1 Mr. Lord declared
mot one man, hired killer, coal oper.
ator or corrupt government official
has been brought to trial and convict
ed to this day"
He urged the workers to unite to
their fullest capacity. politically and
economically. TO abolish "this problem
Of shame"
1--WE should initiate he continued,
and fight for passage of federal legis-
lation competent to deal with this evil,
either in its interstate features or the
abolition OF the charters of these pro.
fessional murder enterprises"
Referring to the coal mining indus
try, ME Lord said;
"The industrial reaction which has
set in has hit the mining industry
possibly harder than any other. Thou
sands Of miners are unemployed and
they who can get three days week
are better off then the average"
The Alabama coal strike, he declared,
was ended by one of the most brutal
decisions ever rendered within the re-
membrance of man.
This decision he added, rendered
by the governor of the state is as
cruel, tyrannical and cold blooded as il
il were written exclusively by the op-
orators of the exclusive inner circles Of
the merchants and manufacturers"
He said the United Mine Workers Of
America "had set its face determined
ly against reduction in wages"
There was no session OF the eonyen-
tion to-day The delegates left on a
special train for Colorado Springs for
4 sightseeing tour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
NATIVE OF BARNET.
DR.. ]. H. Potts Prominent in Lynn and
Holyoke, Mass.

Holyoke, Mass, June lS.--Dr. Jo-
seph H. Potts, 63, died Thursday at
his home here. He was born in Bar
net. VT, and was graduated from the
Dartmouth Medical school in 1884. He
began practice at Lynn in 1887, where
he remained 10 years, coming to Hol-
yoke in 1897. He served on the Lynn
school board and in the Lynn com
mon council. In 1912 he was elected
TO the Holyoke school board and was
member four years, resigning in
1916 TO run for mayor. He failed of
election. He was 32d degree
Mason and member of many clubs
in Holyoke.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
HAD HAND IN KILLING KABER.
Salvatore Gala of Eden, N. Y, Con-
fesses a Part in Crime.

Buffalo, n. Y, June -l7.-Salyatore
Gala, 81 years old, arrested to-day at
the village of Eden, Is miles from
Buffalo, admits that he had hand in
the killing of Daniel F, Kaber Of Cleve.
land two years ago, District Attor-
ney Moore said in a message sent to
the Ohio authorities.
Information concerning Gala s
whereabouts was given to Joseph Muir
ply. county probation officer, by a
man on probation. Gala had been
staying on a farm since arriving from
Cleveland last Saturday, He is said
to have told District Attorney Moore
that he stabbed Kaber many times
with knife given him for the
purpose. He said he did not receive
the money promised him for killing
kaber.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
CTRCLED HOME TOWN
OF SOUTH RYECATE
Lieut.. Samuel P. Mills Flew from
Boston on His Way to Burling-
ton to Attend Com
mencement.

South Ryegate, June s.-Lieut.
Samuel P. Mills of the U. S. aviation
service flew over South Ryegate yes
terday at noon, performing several
manoeuvres and circling the village
twice. He flew army plane No. l5, as
revealed bS field glasses used by sew
cral
Lieut.. Mills left Boston yesterday
morning and was bound for Burling-
ton to attend the commencement ex-
ercises Of the University of Vermont.
1t has been Lieut.. Mills ambition
for some time to make a flight over
his home town, and yesterday proved
an ideal day for the undertaking.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
One Hundred Barrels Sup
posed to Contain Whis-
key, Held Only Water
WE'RE TO BE SHIPPED
TO GREEK GOVT
Whiskey Had Been Re-
moved Before Shipment
Left Home City

Philadelphia, June ls.-sIore than
100 barrels, supposed to contain whis'
key for export on account of the Greek
government, when gauged to-day were
found to contain water. The barrels
were part of shipment which l.. NJ.
Smith & Co, bankers, have contracted
to supply the Greek government, the
total order being for five thousand bar
rels of whiskey and seven thousand
barrels of alcohol.
The 100 barrels gauged to-day came
from Harrisburg and investigation
showed the whiskey had been removed
before the shipment left that city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
VEST TOPSHAM

Remember the services sunday are
in the morning at 10 o'clcck and sun
dav school follows AT are welcome.
In the evening At T:50 the first quar-
terly conference win - held at the
church and the district supfrintfnaent,
Rev. Mr. SHARP. viii be present All
are very cordially invited 20 attcnd
fhis rnraling
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
BETHEL
Mrs. Ellen ellison, Nearly %, Died
from Attack of Pneumonia.


from Attack of Pneumonia.
Mrs. Ellen ellison, aged 9l years and
nine months. died last evening Of pneu-
monia from which she had suffered
three or four days. She recovered from
an attack Of the same disease earlier in
the spring and was able TO ride out a
week ago. Mrs. ellison was the widow
Of George Gibson, a former proprietor
OF the Bascom house, who died sept.
10. 1885. She is survived by all four Of
their children. George d. ellison Of Bal
timore. Nd, Mrs. Virginia Bascom. Id
ward n. Gibson aud Rollin ellison of
this place. several grandchildren AM
great grandchildren For some time she
had been the oldest person in town.
She had wonderful vitality and her
memory was excellent. In her child
hood she attended the school kept in
the so-ealled Hill house on Main street.
the small brick house near the Bethel
garage. She remembers when there
we're only four or FIVE houses on River
street and about the same number On
Church street. practically the Whole
village 1t that time tis36l consisting
of the dwellings and busimcss places on
What is now middie Main street Mrs.
Gnson's funeral uill be hold Sunday
afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
UNvEIL BUST OF HARDING.
Vice President Coolidge Among Promi
nent Persons at Ceremonies.

Niles, o.. June ls.-Viye President
Coolidge and other prominent persons
were here to-day to participate in the
unveiling of bronze bust of President
Harding in the court of honor at the
Mckinley memorial.
The bust, the work of ]. Massey
Rhind. will be placed beside those OF
former Presidents Roosevelt and Taft,
also products of Mr.. Rhind and other
statesmen.
This city, the birthplace OF Mckinley,
every year is visited by persons of note
who come to see the memorial.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18

OF Its Former Treasurer, Who Had a
Shortage of 10000.

Boston, June lS.-The supreme
lodge of the New England Order of
Protection yesterday filed suit to re-
cover on the bond of John p. Sanborn
of Newport. r. l., formerly its supreme
treasurer, in whose accounts an al
legged shortage of $4,000 was found
last year. The suit is directed against
Royal Indemnity company of New
York.
Suits also have been instituted
against two Boston banking houses,
alleging conversion of bonds owned by
the order for their own use. The firm
of Bright Sears and company is sued
for Sl5 900 and j. r. Williston and
company for $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
Two Public Beouests.

Burlington, June ls.-Two public
requests were in the will of Frederick
II Wells of this city which was filed
in probate court yesterday. st. Pauls
Episcopal church OF this city received
$4,000. and the home for destitute
children $1,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18
CLOSING RECEPTION
wms Brilliant Afair and Eaioyea By
Many.

E.asaard's 53d commercrmenf week
4sue ts : l,os.slssi rirhf at l2 o'clc1k
usth the sounds of Hone Sweet
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-06-18

Mr.. aud Mrs. Herxehel Bscsn a
WaIfharn. Mas are guests 81 " G.
CFfoud-s
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
A Good Resolution.
(DOuglaS { Island News l

Douglas Island News)
 The Britt resolution, introduced in the Territorial senate this week, asking that Congress turn over tc the Territory of Alaska the control of the fisheries Of the waters of the Territory is a good one The bill annexed to the resolution giving laws that are tc govern the fisheries, is well drawn up and some what comprehensive in scope, offering good sug- Sestlons Tor the way to stop the depletion of the la tural wealth of Alaska.
 There is not question of doubt in the mind of any sane Alaskan that the administration of the fast dwindling salmon fisheries of the Territory and it's waters should be controlled by the people of Alaska A board composed of Alaskans, living in Alaska and having the interests of Alaska at heart won1d be more competent to admnstrate the fishing laws than Bureau situated thousands of miles away
 The resolution 1s of course, only an expression or opinion to the central government of the nation giving the idea of what the Alaska Legislature thinks about the fish question, and does not mean that ve are to gain immediate control It is conceded tbot when once bureau gets it's strangehold on any thing 1t hates to let In this instance there woud be some interests that would assist the bureau in keeping it's hold
 There may be clauses in the proposed bill that tre not exactly right, but the whole the hill IS annexed to the resolution is a good one If tharo ire any features that unjust or unpopuIar tbov can De eliminated so that everyone may be satisfied
 We nope that the Britt resolution passes mani houSy and that after it passes it may be taken seriously at Washington and legislation enacted aiv Ing the people of the Territory control of one of ho greatest resources-the fish
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP.

It is refreshing to read the little bulletin on Education for Citizenship issued by the War De- partment. The story indicates what American educa tors do in developing effective teaching methods when freed from the bondage of school boards and academic traditions.
 Writings this subject of citizenship usually make dull reading because they are abstract and theoretical They often deal only with glittering generalities and fail get down to brass tacks This document is notable exception. During the war the citizenship of America attained their supreme expression of selfforgetfu devotion to the common cause of freedom for all The training given those who bore the brunt of the battle intense prac tcal and effective Therefore this brief description of the principles and methods employed during the crisis and being adopted in the Army to conditions is significant It rings true to the national traits of ideasm and hard common
 The authors, Professors J. c. deR. Hamilton and w. K. Knights of the University of North Caro- lima, among the thousands of teachers who active service in education in the Army during the Their brief and lucid description of the Army's system of training for national service is live contribution to the literature of a subject of vital importance in the present educational crisis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
Government Can Develop Alaskan Farm
 Resources.
Seattle Times


 The number of farms in Alaska in 1920 was only 364 increase of AZ in period of ten years.
 The value of all farm property last year was S1 sos 661 an increase in the decade of less than $S00,0O0.
 These statistics vouched for by the United States Census Bureau establish the need for a govern ment policy designed to encourage the development of the Territory agricultural resources.
 The doubt that now exists in the minds of some Federal officials hailing from Eastern States to the farming possibilities of Alaska is greater than the skeptcism of earlier Americans concerning the soil of the West
 At one time many questioned whether successful farming possible in the prairie country.
 At least one statesman, ignorant of the riches Of the Pacific Coast expressed fervent hope that the western boundaries of the United States should oyerpass the summit of the Rockies.
 The total value of all Aaskas crops in 1919 was but $393902, but this figure does not indicate even remotely the Territorys agricultural possibilities.
 Leaving aside the not regarded avail able for anything reindeer pasturage (athough some day it may be too valuable as farm land to be used longer for the other purpose), there remains vast domain on which crops have been raised suc- cessfuly, of good quality and in amount.
 Now that the Alaska Railroad is nearing compile ton means must be found to provide traffic for it, in order that it may become sef-supporting
 Additional mineral development will be beneficial . Paper making should contribute a big tonnage to the system. Lumber will furnish it's quota whenever oppressive regulations modified
 But the hope of the future lies in agriculture in the gainful tiing the available acreage of the Territory.
 The Harding Administration can promote that de- velopment by making it easy for the small farmer 10 take up land and by assisting him to get started
 Such a policy would change the face of Alaska beyond recognition ten years and would provide a broad and enduring foundation for it's future devel opment in every line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
MEXICAN PROBLEM GETS EASIER.

Without attempting to the discussions over the Wilson Mexican policy, or lack of policy, depend ing thetvfewpoint, any invidous comparisons of Bryan and Lansing and Hughes, it must be ap- has far easier situation south of the Rio Grande to meet than that which confronted the Wilson Administration eight years At that time the ursurper Huerta had just caused the assassination Madero and Saurez and assumed practical military dictatorship himself. Then followed the "Constitu fonalist Revolution and Villas rebellions many others The whole country rent and by contending factions. Armed bands of marauding bandits everywhere.
 Since that time Mexico fought herself to satiation and, now she has at the head of affairs of the strongest of her characters and who was chosen to the Presidency by almost the unanimous vote of the people, Villa has subsded. The mood of the Mexican people the strong hand Obregon and time are working to make things easier for Americi in Mexico than they have been for many years
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
MAYOR ROBERTSON FOR REELECTION.

It will be with a great deal of pleasure that the people of Juneau will learn that Mayor Robertson has at last yielded the mportuniies of citizens and will again become a candidate for Mayor of Juneau. Mayor Robertson has made an excellent executive. His administration has been successful The City has paid it's way, increased the com pensation of school teachers, performed the usual amount of street improvement paid off the first in stallment school bonds and will end the term with money in the treasury. And all tEis has been done without friction and without factonal turmoil. Such a record speaks for itself
 MT. Robertson is of Juneau's best citizens. He is clean earnest, energetic progressive and able He is just the sort of that Juneau needs for Mayor. He ought to be. and doubtless will be, re- elected without serious opposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
Luke McLuke Says

It doesn't shock Father to see decollette waists on other mems daughters the way it does to see them on his own daughte..
 A man spends the first part O. his life wishing he was married and the second part wishing he wasn't
 The average husband is a big enough egotist to wonder why his wife should want candy when shes go him.
 Taking about nervy cusses, we once knew a man who had nerve enough to turn over the front page ot his newspaper when the man sit ting next to him in the street ca was reading it.
 It doesn't take the man who knows It all long to get over it wAen he gets married.
 A female scientist holds that wo- men lose their self respect wlea they lose their waist lines. Huh. some of the best women in the world are shaped like a bale of cot. ton
 Cheer up' Every prohibition cloud has moonshine lining.
 Or course this will make 'em mad. But the fact of the matter is that many a good looking girl isn't as good IS she looks.
 People who own automobiles are not the only people who run down their neighbors.
 It is awtully nice in the govern ment to teach the People how to save. But isn't il about time some one Was teaching the Government how 10 save?
 This Is a hard old world. When a man gets SO full that he gets locked Hp. his friends have to bail him out
 You are entitled to go as you please But it is a much better pol iey to please as you go.
 No Clarice The bare-headed man 'hAt any more Of a Brute than the rest Of them
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
AMERICA SHOULD DEAL FAIRLY WITH
 CANADA.

Encouraged by the prospect that new Con gress will pass the Fordney tariff measure for the pro lection of American farmers against imports from Canada American paper manufacturers now ask ing for tariff newsprint for the purpose ot shutting out Canadian made paper or at least c force the Canadians to charge more for it. New from across the international line is to the effect that the prospect Of higher tariffs agains, that country is causing considerable irritation there and that the already strong movement for higher Canadian tariffs, with deeper preferentias in favor of Great Britain and the British colonies is bein fostered by it.
 The Boston News Bureau and other Eastern financial papers warning Congress and the Ad- ministraton that the proposal to legisate against Canada may result in complications with America'e best customer except one, that would lead to sequence which would not be to liking. In spite of an unfavorable exchange rate against her money Canada last year purchased in the United State. goods to the value of $971 S54 093 and in spite of the fact that our money is worth in Canada than her own is worth there was d balance of trade in our favor in the trade with country amount ing to O,065675. A decade ago that would have been regarded as very satisfactory trade balance in our commerce with the world. It would seem that good business would dictate that we do nothing tc interfere with this greet trade with Canada which amounted last year, counting both exports and inn ports. to s1,5S3, 3,642511.
 It would if the Americans really wished to improve the conditions of the Canadian trade they would try 10 10 carry Canadian exchange at par mat would necessitate, of course satis factory arrangement that American and Canadian banks would cooperate in handling European ex change, so that Canada would not serve as back ooor through which exchange from across the At lantic would flood this country If Canadian money were on par with ours the American wheat prices would not be so attractive Canadian producers and American prices goods wanted in Canada would be more attractive The tendency would be 10 increase our exports to that country and, perhaps diminish the imports from there However, trade would be on a satisfactory basis and Canada would reap benefits in the payment of interest other obliga tons which may be payable in this country. The very fact that the Americans had thrown their re- sources and credit behind Canadian securities cur rency and exchange would have very beneficial psychological effect It would do a lot toward main tanjng friendly relations with second best GUS toner our nearest neighbor, and it would have
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-03-26
MT. Coolidge at the Cabinet Meeting
(New York World. ]

MT Coolidge has been invited 10 attend tbe Sfst meeting of the Harding Cabinet today and aI- houSh the invitation is haterlng it is one that bo could wisely decline.
 Ihe Constitution makes the Vice President tbe presiding officer of the Senate. with no vote cycant case oi ue and the less he has 10 do with crnuatng the policies of the Administrator tL hore likely he is to perform his constitutional f,nc ions impartiay. There have been numerous instance which the Senate has had sharp differences viii h
 President belonging to the party as 4 ma ior, I the Senators, and the presiding officer Of tbc| 'ehate should be free from any suspicion of ugjng ils position to further particular measures of ,b President @
 It is not the result of accident or stuDidit, ,b, or more than hundred years most Of inc yt. Presidents of the United Staes have remained ,l. tened and apart from the Administration TbeIr official relations with the Senate not win tls White House, and to destroy the balance is mo, work of prudence.