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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Marine Workers Began
Movement to Protest ID
Per Cent Reduction
ABOUT 125,000 ARE
AFFECTED THEREBY
Call Is Expected to Be
Heard in All Atlantic, Pa
cihc and Gulf States

New York, May Union leaders
predicted to-day that the walkout OF
marine workers called yesterday as a
protest against Is per cent wage re-.
ductions would result within "a hours,
in complete tie.up of American ship
ping.
News of the walkout decision was
wirelessed to all ships flying the Amer
lean flag yesterday after the lnterna-
tional Seamen's union, the Marine
Firemen, Oilers and Water Tenders
union and the Marine Engineer un-
ion had voted to resign their Jobs rath-
er than accept the cut.
The 10 per cent reduction, suggest
ed by Chairman Benson of the ship
ping board and placed in effect at
midnight Saturday means virtual re-
duction of from 40 to so per cent when
certain new working conditions are
considered, workers declared
1t is estimated that about l25,00O
workers are affected by the walkout.
OF these from 10000 to 10000 are in
this port The engineers claim a mem
bership of $4,000, of which 5000 are
here. The firemen, oilers, water tenders
and other workers are estimated rough
ly at 10000 exclusive of radio oper-
ators. The number of ships affected IL
said to be abount 1000 of which be-
tween 200 and 800 are in this port. The
total tonnage involved is more than
$4,000 900, of which 100000 is owned
by the United States shipping board,
II is believed by leaders Of the ma
rine workers that the walkout call will
be needed generally to-day in all ports
on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts.
They said they received messages from
the west coast last night indicating
that workers there were in full sym
pathy with the movement and would
act accordingly
From several ports came informa
tion, leaders said, that owners. in a
few instances were taking on men at
the old rates of pay rather than suf-
fer losses through tying-up of the
ships. Such action, however, is in con
tradiction to the statement of owners,
who declared they had reached the ex-
treme limit of concessions and under
no circumstances would they atbitrate
the Is per cent wage reduction. Cap
tain Eugene f. D'Donnell of the ship
owners wsVe committee, said ships
would remain at their docks until
workers accepted the cut
It was indicated by union leaders
that picketing would not be resorted
20 unless owners attempted TO employ
strikebreakers These same leaders eX
pressed the belief that If their repre-
sentatives in Washington are able TO
induce President Harding to appoint
an arbitration committee, all workers
VIII return TO their jobs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Unit c d States Supreme
Court Reversed Verdict
Of Court in Michigan
CORRUPT PRACTICES
ACT VIOLATION
Was Charge ON Which
United States Senator
Was Convicted

Washington, D. G., May 2.-Conyic'
ton Of United States Senator Truman
H. Newberry in federal courts in Mich
igan for conspiracy to violate the fed
eral corrupt practices act was set aside
to-day by the supreme court.
The conviction of l6 other defend
ants also was set aside. The court
held that Congress was without power
to regulate PRIMES.
Justice MeReynolds read the opinion
to which Justice Mekenna dissented as
to the power Of Congress, but agreed
as to the decision.
Chief Justice White also dissented
from the decision that Congress did
not have power to control all elections
but agreed that the statute had been
grossly misconstrued."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs. v y. Phelps was called to
Lynn. Mass, yesterday by the death
Of a sister.
Miss Hazel McIver Of Granitevlle
was brought TO the Barre City hospital
Saturday for treatment.
Mrs. William Young Of 1867 Hill
street underwent an operation az the
Barre City hospital this morning.
Henry Shattsy of Montpelier was a
patient at the Barre City hospital Sat.
urday to receive rsdium treatment.
Mrs. James Cronsn of Grsniteville
was operated on yesterday afternoon
al the Barre City hospital for appen-
dicitis. and this morning was resting
quite comfortably.
A FIRE in the grease pan Of George
Mann's automobile. a steamer. caused
stiIl alarm 20 be sent 10 the Barre
FIRE station and consequently a trip
for the department TO Wiley street
about as45 this morning Destruction
Of the ear. for a time. seemed newt
able. Before the department arrived 10
seph Cassellini happened along in an
automobile Of the Will Reynolds firm.
and with a pyrene FIRE cxtinguisher
dispelled the danger that threatened
the steam -motored vehicle. The fire
had originated. apparently. from The
small light under the steam-controiled
motor. but had little time TO do any
damage before extinCuished With the
chemical. Mr.. Mann vas able to con
finue bis journey IN the car.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs. Frank French 81 Woodsyille
passed Sunday in Barre a. the guest
Of Mrs. Eva Steward Of a Currier
street
George Foster Of Cabot entered the
Barre City hospital Saturday night as
patient. having a fractured left arm,
which was reset soon after ms arrival
He will return 10 his home this after
noon or to morrow.
A party held Friday evening at the
nurses dormitory at the Barre City
hospital was given in honor OF Miss
annie Mouldy Of Sherbrooke, p @, who
SATURDAY. received her diploma as a
graduate nurse. having completed the
three years training course. Games,
music. and refreshments tended to
make the evening an extremely pleas
ant event for the group Of nurses. and
many indiNi Nidual gifts were presented
by them to the new graduate.
Bishop Edwin II Hughes, bishop Of
the New England area. who has been
presiding AT the annual conference Of
Vermont Methodists since last We'd
nesday. returned last evening 10 his
home in Boston. Bishop Hughes has
',een presiding at Methodist conferences
I'm New England since last February
Miss Grace Bixby u Fast Barre. a
senior At the University Of Vermont.
and well known in Barre through her
connection with the Spaulding high
school class Of 1917. was one Of the
nine seniors Of the university who
we're elected 10 and initiated into the
Phi Beta Kappa soeiety At the uniyersi-
" Thursday. Phi Bets Kappa is a
society to which elections are made
only through very high standard Of
scholarship throughout the fun four
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
FRENCH TROOPS BEGIN MOVING
NOR THE OCCUPATION OF RUTzR;;
EREAT BRITAIN TO USE NAVY

days in which TO give an answer, which
is required to be a direct yes or no
without conditions.
London, May 2 tBy the Associated
Press THE declaration of the aDied
stand on the reparations question, in
which Germany will be given brief
interval to comply with the allied de
mands, was drawn up at conference
to-day by the foreign ministers OF
Great Britain, France, Italy and Bel.
GUM.
This declaration was submitted later
to the supreme council of the allies.
The proceedings in the council OF
foreign ministers, which comprised
Lord Curzon, Premier BRAND (who also
is the French foreign minister, Count
Sforza and NJ. Jaspar, are described as
having proceeded smoothly, but the
document they drew up would have to
take its final form in the supreme
council, it was explained.
''The interval of few days provided
in the ultimatum to Germany will not
be for the purpose of negotiation, 1t
is stated, but to give the German gov
ernment time to reflect, the negotia
tions being considered at an end
The supreme council examined the
draft of the declaration presented by
the foreign ministers. After an hours
consideration the council adjourned un-
til p. m
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Harriet A.. ....De.lancey Of
/. Smith. .cI1nniitted Sui
=: !: side. by Hanging
BODY SUSPF e JED
FROM y HOP DAM
The Young > mans Home
Was il aterbury,
onn.

Northampton, Mass, May 2.-The
body of young woman believed to
be Miss Harriet A. Delaney, whose
home is in Waterbury, Conn, and who
was sophomore at Smith college, was
found suspended from the Hoe shop
dam near the college campus to-day.
The body was discovered by two stu
dents. Death was due to hanging with
suicidal intent, in the opinion of the
medical examiner. Miss Delaney has
a sister who is a member of the fresh
man class.
The college dean announced early
this afternoon that the Identification
had not been made positive yet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
GEORGE WILLIAMSON.
Former Barre Man Died in Cedar Rap
ids, la.


A brief telegram received by Thorn
as Newcombe OF Merchant street in,
formed him that George Williamson,
a former resident of Barre, had sue
cunbed to tuberculosis at his home in
Cedar Rapids, Ia, yesterday morning
at . o'clock Mr. Williamsons illness
extended over the past nine months,
seven of which he spent at the Iowa
state sanatorium at Oakdale, la,
Mr.. williamson was born in Aber-
deem, Scotland, July. 1871. and in 1890
came to the United States and this
city. residing here for 20 years. Much
Of the time he worked as stonecutter,
but during the latter years here was in
the granite business with Joseph Jen-
kins under the firm name of William
son and Jenkins.
About 10 years ago he left here with
his family for Upton, Ia, to enter the
retail monument business, and five
years later sold out to accept posi-
tion as foreman with the krebs Bros.
Granite Co in Cedar Rapids.
Mr. Williamson is survived by his
wife. Miss Margaret Ross, TO whom
he was married in 1893 in New York
City. and their son, George, 20 years
old. He is also survived by two broth
ers James and Robert OF Aberdeen,
Scotland
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
BETHEL
Towns Oldest Resident Died After Re-
firing Friday Evening.


Francis II. Chamberlin, aged so years
died al his home Friday evening His
death was very sudden. Having been
bnsv all day with tasks about the
house and grounds, he went TO bed
about seven, feeling somewhat more
tired than usual His daughter planned
to attend an entertainment and before
o'clock opened his door TO tell him
she was going when she found him
living in bed, dead, in a natural posi-,
tjon. as though he had literally wrapped
"the drapery of his couch about him
and lain down ''to pleasant dreams.
DIR. o. V. Greene was called and de.
ctared that death was due to natural
causes. connected with his advanced
age.
The funeral was held yesterday, his
pastor. Rev. Will c. Harvey officiating
with interment at the family lot in
Fairview cemetery.
Mr.. Chamberlin was native Of tins
town. being the sixth Of nine children
Of the late Washington and Asenath
fKelloggl Chamberlin Of Bethel. lie
worked in Springfield, Mass, at the
trade Of Punsmlth several wears uut
ing his minority, and later lived IN
Boston and in Windsor. but spent most
Of his life here and dwelt continuously
~ years on the farm near this village
which he greatly improved and beauti-
fed. He was a hard worker to the last.
He had public spirit a. well as pri-
vate thrift, and especially interested
himself in the cemetery near his Nome
OF which he was sexton many years,
personallv experimenting two funerals
within the last month of his life. He
was member OF the town board of
cemetery commissioners. In 1871 he
married Augusta Davis of Bethel and
she lived until a few years ago. He
is survived by their only child, Belle
wife of Scott r. Gillette. and by a
sister. Miss Adeline Chamberlin. sam
ueI X. Chamberlin Of Boston, nephew,
was among those present at the fu-
neral
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Actual Occupation of Ruhr
District Can Be Prevent
ed Only By Germany
Giving Ample Guaran-
tees That She viii Pay
According to Decisions
of Reparations Commits
sion

London, May (Zy the Associated
press).-Germany must COVE by May
t2 a categorical answer-yes or no
10 the allied reparations demands OF
,uffer the infliction of military and ma
raj penalties, according to the terms OF
m ultimatum drawn up by allied Tor
ign ministers to-day and submitted
% the supreme council for its ap-
,roval
The swift movement Of events IN
he reparations issue between the al
led powers and Germany was shown in
his series of developments:
The allied foreign ministers frst met
ind completed the draft of the ultl-
natum, which provided that Germany
,hould be advised of the allied terms
within four days from to-day and then
would have six days, or until May IL
within which to give an answer--yes
,r no--without conditions, the negotia'
lions being considered at an end.
A British naval demonstration in the
North sea was stated to be one of the
consequences to follow a refusal by the
Germans to yield to the allied de-
nands.
The supreme council did not finally
,ct on the ultimatum, but adjourned
,fter an hours consideration of it, un-
til 5 p. m.
Word was received here that nj JUS
,erand, French ambassador to Washing
ton. had had an informal talk with
Secretary of State Hughes.
Secretary Hughes, the ambassador
reported, said in substance that Ameri-
"A did not wish to take any attitude
hat would irritate the allied govern
ments. He hoped, he was quoted as
adding, that military advances, such as
an occupation of the Ruhr valley
would be avoided, as such action
seemed war like.
Word from Paris showed that the
French military forces were making
preliminary moves looking to the oc-
.upation Of the Ruhr in anticipation in
official quarters there that Germany
would not give the guarantees the al
lies were expected to demand, and that
the occupation consequently would
have to be carried out. II was indi-
,ated the mobilization of $4,000 men
81 the class Of 1919 was imminent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
FUNERAL OF ALEX SCOTT.
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon at His
Home in Washington.

A gathering Of friends which filled
the house to overlooking attended the
funeral Yesterday afternoon of the late
Alex Scott Of Washington. whose death
occurred Friday morning
Mrs. Ernest Seaver and Mrs Israel
Wood rendered two selections during
the services, "Safe in the Arms Of Je-
sus" and No Sorrow There Rev.
samuel Mead oficiated. being assisted
bv Rev C. A Simmons and Rev Hath
away. There was large representa-
tion of the Sunday school, Of (which
Mr.. Scott was assistant superintend-
ent
The pail bearers were: viii Rog-
ers. James Dickey, Myron Calef, Aus
tin Patterson, Ed Brown and Charles
McAllister. Burial was in the family
lot in Washington cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

4 hil = Ford truck number 1857,
backed into his car, the driver having
stalled his engine.
Miss Dorothy Paige left this after
noon for a visit N 81. Albans.
Miss Martha Priee returned to-day
from spending the week end - s. al
hans.
III i. Pareher of Dnxburv has hesn
appointed administrator 81 the estatr
of Fernando r Farusworth. late 4
Npitsfrid The win - George n
Fnrusworth. late z Northfel8, vas 70
day proven in probate -surl-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

Through an oversight. mention Of the
irst number on the program Of the
Maocabees Nav festival MAS omitted n
saturday issue Of The Times. the
crowniue Of the MAY queen. which was
ably carried out under the direction ef
Mr.. Nellie Roben Miss Iconide Marin
was MAY queen. assisted BY the fol-
lowing sonng ladies Ethel Lund. Na
thalie NcNahon. Doris Gerard. Olive
Johnson. Marjorie Mcmahon. Madeline
Hene-. The flower girls werr Jessie
Bieuin and Marjorie lscith. The queen's
assistants were William Frensh an3
Wendell Darling snfe-hs was eruwnri
l.r Robert Chaales. fouis Boiiieri csr-
rxinr thr eroNn On a pillow Mrs. Har.
riet Williams and Annie rsrsrd wrfe
- ths main rommittre for fke fest
sel assisted ~ thr amusement co~-
niitse. -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Bellows Falls and Wilder
Paper Mills to Close
To-day
IN COMMON WITH
OTHER N. Z. POINTS
International Paper Co
Was Affected By Strike
To-day

Boston, May about 1900 paper
workers in New England were idle to-
day as a result of their refusal TO ac-
cept wage reductions ranging from 20
to 80 per cent and accompanying
changes in working conditions. Reduc-
tions were accepted by the employees
of the oxford Paper company at Rum
ford, Me-, and the S. d. Warren Pa
per company at Westbrook, Me, the
men reporting for work to-day under
the new scale Several smaller con-
Germs, according to union leaders, con-
tinued the old rates
The International Paper company, 5
plants at Liyermore Falls, Chisholm
and Rumford, Me, employing 1900
workers, suspended operations, and a
80 per cent reduction announced at
Franklin. n. H.. was rejected by the
unions 800 members there.
Turner's Falls, Mass, May 2-Fol-
lowing refusal to accept a general wage
cut. the 40 employees of the Turner's
Falls branch of the international Paper
company went on strike here to-day
and the mill was closed. The night
shift refused to 20 to work last night
and the day men failed to report this
morning.
Bellows Falls. May 2The $50 EN-
ploves of the international Paper com
pany here will quit work to-day. The
strike order resulting from proposed
wage reduction was obeyed by both
day and night shifts The local mill
normally employs abont 500 hands, but
has been running on reduced sehed-
ule.
Employees of the plant at Wilder also
went on strike.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

Irasburg, r.. r. Wood. n. Il. Z.
Island Pond, A. A. Mandigo,' ......'.
johnson, George Akers. -.
Lowell, supplied by r. Frai.is. ..eadyl
Lunenburg and East Concord; 6: w
Douglass. ~. !.
Lyndon and East Lond9h..E' w
Sturtevant. :. -.
Lyndonyile, w. ]. MacFarhtii:.
Marshfield, f. i, Currier. -
Montgomery and South lRichfsri,
supplied by Allen Kirkness. 80.
Morrisville and Elmore, W. I. Be.t'
Newbury and Newbury Centcrs "
be supplied.
Newport, H. I. Coontz.
Newport Center, supplied by ". e.
johnson.
Orleans, G. D. Pierce.
Peacham, supplied by !. P. Chase
Plainfeid, A. w Hewitt.
Riehford, G. Leon Wells.
South Albany, supplied by Percy
Newton.
Sheffield, to be supplied.
Sheldon and Rice hill, Albert Alb
bott.
Sheldon Springs, supplied by Albert
Abbott
st. Johnsbury, G. w. Hylton.
St Johnsbury Center, supplied by
Il. w Sturtevant.
Swanton and West Swanton, W. c.
Arnold.
Waits River circuit, H. r. Campbell
Walden and South Walden, supplied
by G. B. Davis.
Waterville and Belvidere, supplied
by Byron Rogers.
West Burke and Newark, w. Fl.
Gould
West Berkshire circuit, G. c. Me
Donald.
West Enosburg, supplied by R. E.
Thompson.
Westfeld and Troy, to be supplied.
Williamstown circuit, A. B. Markey
Wolcott and North Woleott, Frank
OIdridge.
Woodbury., Fred Engle.
Special appointments: c. w. Kelley
of Newport Center to Ashburnham
Mass, while studying at Boston uni.
versity; NJ. A. Moore to study at the
Garrett Biblical institute Ilf Chicago
without appointment. Deaconess' APP
pointments; North Barre mission,
Dixie Carl, Merle R. Hoppock; Ethel
NJ. Ard Proctorsville, Capitola B.
Loehner; Northfield, Beatrice Mckee
leave OF absence, Sarah c. Church and
Ida Porter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

Apple blossoms for church decora-
tions on the first Of May we're sur
prise 10 many people YESTERDAY.
Leo Stearns and Miss Rose !. Mer-
riIl both 81 Braintree, were married on
Saturday morning by Rev. J. Wesley
Miller At his home.
Business At the tannery, which had
Ianguished for = few weeks. due 70 the
lark of raw material available. assumed
lively aspect last week. when eight
carloads of green hides arrived. larger
proportion Of them calf skins. The
vats in the beamhouse have been flled
and every day the employees arc being
called hack to az into their old places.
There i said 10 Be- prospect q enough
hides from this tin,e forward to keep
an hands busy. The tannery Al no
time closed down. bat employed only
few people for q time.
A community orchestra of 10 pieces,
z ID. ellison. leader. and rousing
men's chorus viii add tuneful variety
Ia the interesting program n the Won
ans cluh Nav musical FRIDAY evening.
Miss Irene Gushing VIII he welcomed
- several rsadinrs Mrs. Mary Bailey
ard Mrs.. y. " Cav are ua.sging the
arrangements and serving - acccn
rsnists. Tirkets wsut n sale today
a. Chaord's phArnscy
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

Paris May tBy the Associated
Press).-The French government. de-
spite the lack Of final action b ythe su-
preme council in London on the repara-
tions issue. is proceeding with the pre-
Gminaries necessary TO the occupation
Of the Ruhr valley, should that step
be ordered
A brigade Of cavalry was entraining
today at MeauN to join large de-
tachment Of infantry already on the
way from Lyons. in addition to artil-
lery from Vincennes and other gsrrisons
now on the move.
The understanding in official circles
here i that nothing can prevent
completion Of the French plans for
mobilization Of the necessary force Tor
the occupation and that the actual oc-
,up4 ion can he prevented only by Ger
ma3E giving ample guarantees that she
will pay according to the decisions Of
the reparations commission.
Such acceptance by Germany = en-
tirely unexpected in political and Off
eiai circles and an order mobilizing
$4,000 men of the class Il 1919 is eX-
pecied Al any moment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
Preston-Shaw Wedding at the Brides
Home Saturday.

Home Saturday.
Ralph c. Preston and Miss Margaret
shaw were married Saturday afternoon
al the home of the brides parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome F. shaw, by Rev.
j.. Wesley Miller, who read the fun
single ring service Of the Methodist
church. The young people. who are
well known and liked. are taking
weeks honeymoon trip, after which
thev win live here Mr. Preston Is
ouarrvman for the Woodbury. Granite
company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

London. MAY fBy the Associated
Prsssi-Great Britain viii make ma
al demonstration II Germany refuses
10 Weld 10 the aIlies' conditions in the
rsnsrsfiaus issue. il was stated here
.o-asv. The demonstrafiau. which viii
sot take the form q blcckaae- WI
arahaa.iv occmr in the Norsh sea.
The rsparations commission s5ll ad-
siss Germany Of the allies condifipas
rithin six dsys after the 3frision Npsn
thsm has hfen rsachei - the snprrms
sounc1 0erEzny fhen ell hsve 81
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02

days in which to give an answer, which
is required to be a direct yes or no
without conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-05-02
No Marked Changes in the
Vermont Methodist
Conference
|77TH SESSION ENDED
SUNDAY NIGHT
Convention Was One oil
Much Enthusiasm and
Wide Interest

The 18th annual Vermont Methodist
conference was brought to a close in
Barre last evening with the reading of
the appointments of the year by Bish
ca Edwin H. Hughes, d. d., LII. ID. No
very important changes appear in the
list. Bailey G. Lipsky is returned to
the Barre Methodist Episcopal church
and G. II. Redding to Montpelier Rev.
A. w Hewitt is retained at Plainfield
and Adamant.
The complete list of appointments in
districts follows;