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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
SUBSCRIBERS ASKED
TO VISIT EXCHANGE
Telephone Week to Be Observed Oct. II
to 22-Plant and Switchboard
to Be Explained.

Telephone week will be observed by
the employees of the New England Tel
ephone & Telegraph Go. from Oct. II to
22. the object being to give the sub
scribers a better idea Of how their sery-
ice is furnished
Invitations were sent out to all sub
scribers Oct /, and ii is hoped that
large number will avail themselves OF
the privilege Of having the telephone
plant explained to them and observe
how the operators handle their calls.
No effort is being made to decorate
or entertain in any other way than ex
planning the plant. operation OF the
switehboar dand other equipment and
switchboard and other equipment and
asked. II is desired that the public see
every day conditions.
The first telephone exchange in this
locality was established April !. 1880,
by Col. A. c. Brown at Montpelier with
40 subscribers and no toll lines. George
II. Almon of Montpelier was the first
night operator and did the outside wire
work during the day time and w. G.
Clifford. now OF Dakota, answered the
0dN Calls. FTtu "a 1nftf hVN
at White River Junction. succeeded Mr..
Almon about 1886. Before the estab-
lishment of an exchange there were
many private lne systems following
Bells invention OF a speaking tele-
phone in 1876 between stores and resi-
dences. etc From this small beginning
the growth of the telephone has been
marked. there being in Barre exchange
1875 telephones, Montpelier 2,l50, Wa
terbury $50, besides about 600 tele-
phones in the other local exchanges OF
Washington county or a total Of ap-
proximately $500 telephones and "a
toll lines. 10 of which are between
Barre and Montpelier alone. There are
answered from 1000 to 10000 local
calls per day jim Barre; from 10000 to
ii 900 in Montpelier and over 2,2Ou IN
Waterbury From 900 to ! 900 calls are
handled in the busy hour.
While the entire week Is set aside
for this special purpose, certain days
have been suggested for various civic
bodies: Tuesday for the schools !;
"Wednesday for the Woman's club. and
Thursday for the Board of Trade mem
bers. But if these days are not con
yenient come any time Don't hesitate
come.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
GEN. PERSHIlNC
" GOES TO LONDON
Will Participate Monday in the cere-
mony of Presenting Congressional
Medal of Honor to Unknown
Warrior.

Paris. Oct. l5.--General. John j.
pershing will leave on special car
for Havre on Sunday fornoon for the
purpose OF participating in the cere.
mony Of presenting the congressional
medal OF honor to Great Britain's un-
known warrior. He win be accom-
panied by only one aide and an order
iv. He win return from England on
board destroyer. arriving in Havre
Tuesday morning and driving by motor
from that city to Paris.
Important social functions in his
honor viii be given here on Wednes-
day. General Persaing will leave for
Cherbourg Thursday morning TO board
the George Washington for America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
SUE CHICAGO CARPENTERS.
Woodworking and Lumber Companies
Want Damages.

Chicago, Oct. l5.- Eight woodwork
ing and lumber companies have filed
suit against the Chicago carpenters
district council charging that the coun-
ell is a monopoly and asking a tenn
porary injunction against it, i became
known to-day.
The court was asked to restrain from
interfering with men who are willing
to work under different contracts from
those stipulated by the council. which
controls 20,5O0 carpenters, according 70
the bill
The eight concerns employ $500 car
penters who are known as inside men.
Counsel for the company said that
mill and factory owners were com
PEELED through tho council TO pay SLID
an hour whereas in other cities the
scale was 20 to IS cents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
TALK or THE TOWN

a daughter was born 60 Mr. and
Nrs. Leon Snow II y Upland avenue
last nirht az City hospital
Henry Hodgion Rad the first finger
of his left hsnd cu; ofT at the kunekle
fhi- forenoon when a JACK under IN
au.omobile siifprd and YET part q
tar rsr fan ~ II.
Harbori Bla.~. 81 wears Old. 81 -
Reid street was s-rtcneed to SER
from tva - fge wears il the work
l,ause at Wt-d-or. this morning 10 eiN
eaart. 81 rtsrec II rranl hrrrur-
Risir cave tims'f un 90 the police nn
Tsaria a5ui tinz De- inok taf q f.
aoi-i- 6f FdVsri C-ant of y .-t1-l-ef.
~ df are ca-d from
tttcf ser rfa.rr % ~ as
n ara r WY
aae q sio9 aHl 81 n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
SEEK MORE
FRIENDLY BASIS
Discussion Of Relations Be-
tween United States and
Great Britain
FILLS MUCH SPACE
IN ENGLISH PAPERS
Prime Minister'S Proposed
Visit to America Is
Approved

! London, Oct. l5.- Discussions OF the
relations between the United States
and Great Britain filed much space in
to-day's papers. Aside from references
to the probable visit of Prime Minis
ter Lloyd George to- Washington and
arrangements for Mondays ceremony
in Westminster Abbey, there was print +
ed long appeal from prominent per-
sons interested in the Sulgraye instl-
tuition, asking the public immediately
to raise $4,000 pounds. This institution
has been working to bring about closer
relations between America and Great
Britain and sponsored the work Of re-
storing the ancestral home Of George
Washington, which was recently reded-
icated.
The sum asked for by the institution
IS described as prelude to American
Armistice day and as practical evi-
dence of British interest in the move
ment toward better understanding.
The London Times and The Morning
Post warmly recommended the appeal
Premier Lloyd Georges proposed vis-
1t to America was commented upon by
The Daily Chronicle, which remarked
his departure would be dependent upon
the Irish conference, and expressed con
fidence that If the prime minister ar
rived after the opening Of the Wash
ington nIeefing. Americans wousd ct
tribute his tardiness to good cause.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
LEE "WOULD BET
THERE WOULD
BE A STRIKE
Executives Propose to Pass
Latest Cut Along to the
Public in Lower Freight
Rates-BrotherhoOds See
Only Strike Ahead

Chicago, Oct. l5.--Leaders Of the
railroad <brotherhoods assembled here
to-day to consider the challenge OF the
railway executives in proposing sur.
theF wage reduction of approximately
ten Der cent in the face of the strike
vote lust authorized by the railway
men because of The Il per cent rcduc-
| .tjon Of last July.
The brotherhood chiefs Indicated
that an immediate walkout--at least
on some roads--was under considera-
ton following yesterdays conference
Of the railway mems leaders with the
executives, after the executives had
announced they would apply to the
railroad labor board for a wage reduc-
tom
sIf / were betting man, said w
6. Lee, president of the Brotherhood
oN Railroad Trainmen, u would bet
there would be a strike"
"The final decision is only the mat
ter of few days, said Lee. What
else Is there left to do. Since the men
have already voted for walkout, J
don't see how the roads can have he
nerve to suggest another cut
Thirty day notice of the contcm-
mated wage reduction which is tech
nically return to the wage prevail
ing prior to tl.a increase Of July, 1920
il expected TO be announced to-day OF
MONDAY by the railroad executives
Reports we're current to-day that the
railroads would announce the wage
cut effective in thirty days, without
reference TO mediation to the labor
hoard.
The official announcement OF the re-
<pit of the executives decision on ths
wage reduction explained that the
"benefit of the proposed cut shall
with the concurrence of Gle interstatt
commerce commission. be passed on tC
the public in the reduction of exist
ing rates
President Samuel NJ. FELTON, OF tE'
Chicago Great Western said the pro
posed reduction would effect a saving
of approximately S3O0,0O0-O00 annual
1v, and that approximately two mil
lion men would be affected.
Immediately after the conference
with the brotherhood chiefs. when th'
executives wage decision was -ead L
the employees leaders, the executives
left for their homes, indicating thel
decision was final. Union leader
called for the mems representatives t.
assemble again this morning for
final decision.
With the exception of the traInnen
the brotherhoods have voted to plac
a strike authorization in the hands .
s}xpir leaders, the trainmens ballo
adding the proviso that strike shai
be called of their union, only II IN
other brotherhoods are called out h
shopmen and maintenance OF way mel
had voted to strike before the broth
erhoods' ballot was completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
PRAYER FOR CONFERENCE.
Sunday, Nov. 6, to Be Observed by
Churches Throughout Country.

Washington, ID. CT, Oct. l5.- Sunday
before Armistice day, Nov. y, viii De
observed BY churches throughout the
coulary as time of special prayer for
the international conference on the
limitations Of armaments.
The federal council of the churches
of Christ in America to-day issued an
appeal to the religious elements OF
America to undertake a campaign oil
education in behalf of real reduc-
tiom OF armament" The appeal also
calls on all congregations to hold spe-
cial services on Nov. Ill, at the time OF
the opening Of the conference and the
memorial service to the unknown dead.
The call of the federal council goes
to 80 communions comprising 2O,0OO,-
900 members in 10000 congregations.
In addition. many churches not official
Nv affiliated with the federal council
will cooperate.
During armistice week, meetings TO
study problems for international reia,
tions. methods for their solution and
discussion of reduction of armaments
will be held by the churches. Whers It
is impossible TO have these daily meet !.
ings the plan calls for series o.
mid week services.
United mass meetings on behalf Oh
limitation OF armaments will be held
bv the churches in practically every
city in the country the latter part OF
October and the early part OF Noyem
ber.
Though the official cali is just being
distributed. in many sections the
churches are already \ work. Already
there are plans under way Tor meet
ings in Washington, Baltimore, Phila {
delphia, New York, Boston, Newark,
Indianapolis, San Francisco, Atlanta,
Minneapolis. Cleveland, Detroit, Roeh-
ester. Dayton. Hartford, Cincinnati,
Harrisburg, Paterson, Erie and Sscra
mento.
In some states like Massachusetts,,
Ohio. Pennsylvania and California,
church organizations have already
started to mobilize the entire state. II
il believed that special services ana
meetings will be held in practically ey,,.
ery citv and town and that there VIII
be special gatherings by individual con-
gregations.
On Thanksgiving day. pastors Will be
asked to urge "a real reduction OF
armaments at this time as an impera-
tive and immediate step towards tAe
ultimate goal az warless world
Goodwill OF the federal council OF
the churches, which is working out and
directing the plans Of the great cam
paign for reduction Of armaments,
said
ssrhose acquainted with the situation
realize that it is not possible TO Sc
cure complete disarmament at this con
ference. IL il also acknowledged that
America alone will not disarm-- that
there must be mutual reduction Of
armaments by all the nations.
"But the other nations are looking
10 America for leadership, and with the
delegates from America maiSing vig-
orous fight. there is but little doubt
that real reduction OF armament vii
be achieved. Upon the American dalcea
tione depends Largely the ssiccess Of
failure Of the conference.
Perhaps never before has any move
mcnt suggested by the federal council
received such rapid and spontaneous
response as this call
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
READsBoRo WINS SUIT.
Federal Jury Returns sl76 Judgment
Against H. T. & w Railroad Co.

Burlington, Oct. l5.-A verdict was
returned in the United States court
Yesterday for the plaintiff to recover
sl76.3l in the case of the town OF
Rcadsboro against the Hoosac Tunnel
and Wilmington railroad company. The
case was begun in Rutland and finished
here. The verdict is for sum OF
money to help defray repair bills on
bridge. Court adjourned until Octo-
Der "a. II is expected that a number
of criminal cases win be disposed Of
when court reconvenes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
MRS. JULIETTE A. PERRY.
Death of Aged Marshfeld Resident
After Long Illness.

Mrs. Juliette A. Perry passed away
at her home in Marshfield Friday after
noon, Oct. IA, after few years of de-
clining health, aged so years. Her birth
place was Plainfield and she lived in
that town until 40 years ago, when she
moved to the farm where she died. In
1859 she was married to John Perry,
who died in 1911.
Mrs. Perry was member Of the
PlainfeId Congregational church ana
was always interested in every good
and worthy cause. She was beloved by
all who knew her, good Christian
woman of sterling character. Although
she has suffered much during the last
months, she h31 always been patient
and uncomplaining.
She leaves to mourn her loss son,
Charles ID. Perry, with whom she has
always lived; three grandchildren, Mrs.
LIoyd A. Minott of Montpelier, G. Hdr-
old Perry and Miss Florence j. Perry,
and two great grandchildren, Mary
Elizabeth and John Madison Perry.
The funeral will be held from her
late home Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. Arthur w. Hewitt officiat-
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
START MILL AT BELLOWS FALLS
More Than 100 of 600 Men on Strike
Break Affihation With Union.

Bellows Falls. Oct l5.-0ne machine
began operation Thursday afternoon
at the local International Paper Co. and
will be operated largely by men who mad
broken union Affiliations to return 10
the Job. This is the first activity at
the local mill since last MAY l. when
more than 600 employees Of the lnterna
tional mill went out on strike.
During the past few weeks more
than 100 former employees have applied
at the local Office for work. accepting
the proposition Of q rs pa per cent
wage cut and an open shop
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
BRITISH AND FRENCH
nv AGREEMENT
On Complete Acceptance of Recommen-
dation of League of Nations for
Settlement Of Siiesian
Question.

Paris, Oct. Is tBy the Associated
Press The British and the French
governments are ia perfect agreement
on complete acceptance of the recom-
mendations OF the council of the league
Of nations for settlement of TIE up
per Sllesian problem and on the pro-
cedure necessary to put the decision
OF the council into effect, i was
learned in authoritative quarters here
to-day. !.
The council Of ambassadors viii
meet as soon as possible, perhaps this
afternoon. 10 adopt formally The count
els recommendation in the name Of
the allies. and to notify the German
and Polish governments 10 take the
measures necessary to apply the de-
eision.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
TALK OF THE TOBN

Robert NJ. Houghton Of Ninooski
was visitor in Barre yesterday.
Fred Davis of Brockton. Mass, was
a business visitor in Barre yesterda.
Guy George, who has been on a
business trip through the SOUTH has
returned 20 his home.
Robert Barclay and Samuel Girsrd
left for Middlebury this morning to
attend the Middlebury Norwich foot
ball game.
Harold Phillips and daughter. Annie.
of Nashua y. H. continued qp their
return trip to their home after stopping
over at Barre with few friends.
The much postponed race between
single G.. the 1927 sensation Of the
livht harness world and Nerlie Patchen
,be native horse will take place at 1t.
Alhans this afternoon. Barre horse
men who have made the trip to 1t.
Albans twice already left this morning
once more. .Singie C.. has a mark Of
, 02 while the Pstchen horse has been
timed a. low as 2.04. Among those
who went TO 81. Albans this morning
were Chauncev BiNby. Neil Ralph. {.
Il. Camp. Ralph Murphy and Ernest
Marehetti.
The original idea which the. man
acers Of the Magnet theatre have Of
finding a couple Of young PeoPe con
semplstinc marriage TO have the cere-
nonv performed at the theatre at the
.bowinr of the picture, Wedding
ReiIs- has more chances Of success
than was first supposed. Il was Esia
fhis morning that there were several
>-,ro-pects.- and that If they didnt
develop q case Of cold feet betweea
noon aud : tonight. there would b.
come real wedding bells at that Piaes
- nnlrzernenf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
WANTS TO KNOW WAGES PAID.
u. S. Senate Adopts Resolution Direct
ing N. Y. Reserve Bank to Tell

Washington, Oct l4.-A resolution
by Senator Overman, Democrat, North
Carolina, adopted to-day by the Sen
ate directs the federal reserve board TO
report as to the salaries paid by the
New York Federal Reserve bank and
also by the other reserve banks and
other expenses Of these banks.
The resolution cited that it had been
charged that salaries in the New York
bank had been increased more than
81 600 900 since the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
HYLAND TO REPRESENT STATE.
Rutland Man Designated by Gov. Hart
ness TO Go to Washington.

Bert $. Hyland Of Rutland has been
appointed by Governor Hartness TO rep
resent the state OF Vermont at Wash
ington on November llth, at the burial
of the unknown soldier" in Arlington
cemetery. The T. $. government win
pay trans~p ~prtation and all bills of dele
gates who are going as guests Of the
government.
The apportionment of delegates
throughout the Omitted States is on the
basis of delegate to every. 10000
fighting men in the late war. Mr.. by
land. the new commander of the YER
mont department. of the American Le-
gion. was unanimously appointed by
the Legion to I'LL that office az the re-
cent state convention held in Rutland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
DO NOT INVEST IN PHILIPPINES
Until the Permanent Political Status Is
Settled.

Manila. Oct. IA, tBy the Associated
Press The American chamber of
commerce to-day officially approved a
cablegram sent by its officers to John
S. Hord. the chambers representative
at Washington, advising against furth-
er investment of American capital in
the Philippines until the permanent po-
litical status of the islandssis definite
ly settled. The cablegram said
3Give publicity to the fact that
further American investment in the
Philippines is inadvisable until the po-
litical status of the islands is fixed as
territory of the United States
The American community is now
fighting for a fixed status and asks
support of n-investment policy un-
Ill the change can be effected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
HALF MILLION FIRE
LOSS IN TEXAS
Business and Residential Sections Of
Paris, Texas, Suffers Big Loss in
Five Hours Confagration.

Paris, Texas, Oct. l5.--Fire which
ragged five hours in the business sec.
tion here last night and spread into
two residential quarters, was under
control in the business district early
to-day but still was burning elsewhere.
The loss was estimated in excess of a
half million dollars.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
GIRL HAS SCARLET FEVER
And Vermont Academy Is Quarantine.
as Result.

Bellows Falls, Oct. l5.-All of the
5G-odd girls in attendance at Vermont
academy. Saxtons River. are now un.
der quarantine. following the discoS
cry that one girl, who had resided at
the Inn. was III with scarlet fever
Principal MacFarland expects the quar-.
antine TO last about 10 days. Many OF
the girls have been allowed to go "a
their homes for the period. Because OF
the state teachers convention at Rut.
land. the classes have been discontin.
ned since Thursday noon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
TO ASSIST FIR. M'KENNA.
Rev. Richard ]. cahill, D. D., Appoint
ed by Bishop Rice.

Announcement has been received that
Rev. Richard J. Cahill. ID. d.. has been
appointed assistant to Rev. z. NJ. Me
Kenna, pastor of St. Moniea's church
Rev. Cahilrs appointment was made by
RI. Rev. Joseph J. Rice, bishop Of the
Vermont diocese. of Burlington. The
new assistant has for time had a
charge in the west He begins his work
in the Barre parish tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
CUTS HAND ON SAW.
Saving Logs. George MOrcombe Is In.
;ured-is Stitches Taken in Wound

Niddlebury. oct. l5.-While enga zsd
in saving logs in the NJ 7. Butteraeid
sawmiH Thursday afternoon, George
Norcoube accidentally got his left
hard>caueht in the saw. The hand
was badly cut from the finger ioIats
10 the wrist. Mr. Morcombe was alone
in the place At the time. but his crios
summoned help and he vas taken 10
the oaice 81 DR.. jacobs ,. Ross, Who
had 10 take - stitches o chose the
cut.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
DUTCH WILL ATTEND.
Accept Invitation to Disarmament
Conference.

The Hague, Oct. l5.-The Dutch gov
ernment to-day dispatched note ae-
ceptfng the invitation of the United
states government to participate N
discussions of Pacific and far eastern
questions at the impending Washing
ton conference. Tho personnel Of llol-
land. delegation will be made public
next week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
PLAN MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN.
Uniyersalists Plan for Increased Mem
bers.

Detroit, Oct. l5.--Plans for a church
membership campaign are to be
mapped and questions Of national In
portance discussed at the annual con
rention of the Universalist general
convention, which opened here to-day
Prominent clergymen and laymen ol
the church from all parts of the Unit
ed States and Canada attended The
opering session.
The unemployment question, DIS
armament and the Irish situation ar'
among the topics that church leaders
MD probably would be discussed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
UNVEIL TABLET TO
HORSES AND MULES
commenorating Their Services in the
World War, Where 6s,6s7
Perished.

Washington. D. C., Oct. l5. "A
bronze tablet commemoating the serv-
ices Of the 243,l35 horses and males
attached TO the American forces dur
ing the war. 6s,6s2 of which perished,
was unveiled to-day in the state, war
and navy building. The tablet was
presented by DIR. W o. Stiilman, pres
ident OF the American Humane associa-
ton and was received by Major VIII
lard HolbrOok, chief Of cavalry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
INIALKOUT OF RAILROAD
WORKERS INDICATED
BY WORKERS LEADERS
GEDDES WILL LAY
WREATH At ARLINGTON
British Ambassador Will Place South
African Flowers on Tomb OF
Americas Unknown
Warrior"

London, Oct. l5.-sir Auckland
Geddes. British ambassador to the
United States, win lay the wreath OF
South African flowers upon the tomb
OF Americas unknown warrior The
wreath will bear the following inscrip-
ton:
Americas unknown warrior. One
with ours in the great comradesnip a
death. his sacrifice calls us to the great
comradeship Of the living.
From the government and people
Of the Union of South Africa"
The date for the ceremony at the
national cemetery at Arlington, Va.
has not as vet been announced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
FALLS CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM
womsn's Cloak and Fur Neck Piece
Found or Shore.

Niagara Falls. y y Oct. i5.-A
woman's cloak and fur neck piece.
found on the river hank close p the
waters edge about 20 feet above the
American falls carly to-day. led po-
lice officials to believe that the fails
had claimed aaofkcr victim. ieareh
failed 10 reveal any note LEFT ey tie
owner Of the cloak and far.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
si.7oO.OOo FOR RUSSIAN RELIEF.


New York. Oct. l4.-Appropriaticn
OF 81 10000 for relief work in Russia
and for aiding refugees in nearby
countries was announced to-day by
Felix NJ. Warburg. chairman OF the
ioint distribution committee Of the
American funds for Jewish war sEf-
ferers.
Seven hundred thousand dollars Of
the appropriation viii he expended
wishin Rnssis through The A'scrican
relief administration
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-10-15
Ludlow Tribune sold

revs Falls. Oci. i5-The Vermont
Newssaprr cooperation recfui "
garn-a 90 suscsrl W g. GrlkueP a
Cc. has ennsnncei The pu-clla.s q
fss Aeru slt Tribune. paaiishcd - >.
a- ~ni f ful'cs The corpora ti1n
I-ae. the . iiors Falls Times and
the Termcat JoaTn4i. WiaisoI.