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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
BernIce Luby Figures 10 a
Runaway Match
HE NEWS GOT OUT TODAY
East Montpelier Girl and Ned Brown.
Employed By Her Fathss. Formed
Attachment which culml-
mated This Week.

The story Of an slopcmrnt tlds week
came out today when ". II Lssby Of
East Montpelier received a letter from
his daughter, Berniee, announcing her
marriaFe TO Ned Brown and stating that
she vas Ia Chaz,, n. y, at the time Of
writing The marriage Il chapter Ia =
summers romance. Brown worked for
Mr. Luby in East Montpelier and there
gained an affection for his employers
daughter. They were seen IN each 9TH
er's company frequently. and often drove
70 Montpelier and other places.
During this timo they were maturing
their plans for marriage. and the cuimi.
nation came Tuesday, when they again
drove 10 Montpelier put up their team
AZ q. n. Smiths stable. and after spend.
ing the remainder of the day there. left
on the evening train. There was nothing
more heard OF them until today, when
his daughter announced, I'm married"
The bride Il only sixteen years Of age,
and her husband IL not Of age himself.
Mr.. Luby stated this afternoon that be
thought Il would be best for the young
couple TO remain In New York for a
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
GOLF TROPHIES AWARDED.
City clerk Maskay and Grange Alves
Also Especially Remembered

Tho results Of the last golfng season
were distributed among the victors oi
the local club al the home Of City Clerk
James Mackay on Park street last even
ing. when social evening was enjoyed.
Something that was not down on the
programme was the presentation to Mr.
Mackay Of a beautiful leather rocking
chair, as a token Of appreciation OF his
services 10 the club in one way and an
other. i was complete surprise TO
the recipient.
Another surprise was in store for
Grange Alves. this years champion, from
the ladies Of the club. they giving him a
fye-dollar gold piece. This was evil
dence enough that the feminine eontin-
gent Of the club appreciated the long and
patient instruction that he gave them,
and Mr. Grange replied neatly By saying
that he had always been interested in
the ladies' ever since he was a young
ster. Mr. Mackay also made a happy
response to the presentation to him.s
President James Reid Of the club pre-
sented the gifts. as he did De cups and
medals, which were awarded rs follows;
Gentlemens annual handicap, Richard
Dayie; lowest gross score, Mr.. Davie;
Maekay medal. Grange Alves; champion
ship, Mr. Aives ladies' annual handi-
cap, Miss Penelope Gail; ladies' annual
tournament, Mrs. w j. Harris. Follow
ing this part Of the arrangements, the
time to d late hour was spent in whist
and other amusements, closing very
pleasant time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
BOTH SAFES
BLOWN OPEN
And Robbers Got Away With
Upwards Of $1,000
BEECHER FALLS STATION
Belonging 70 Maine Central Railroad in
the Little vermoat Village Was
Robbed EaHly This
Morning.

neecher Falls, VI. Nov. Qa.--Aftef
blowing lWo safes IN the station of the
Maine Central railroad At this nisce
early this morning, a band of burglars
removed between 81 900 and 81 500
mostly IN eash. and up to this after.
noon bad not been apprchendcd Il i
thought that the robbers may have fed
across the Canadian llne, oniy quarter
IT mile away, although tuo men Who
are sllll IN town arr regarded with aus.
pieion By some people
Tho robbery was very cieyerly done.
whoever Il Was done by 40 clcycrly that
the job i laid to professionals. There
are several houses within short dis.
tnnec from the station. and the ocru.
panta Of them reported today having
heard two explosions at about one
o'clock. They aid not pay much aiten.
tion the disturbance. although il was
littlc out Of the ordinary, and no
one investigated. 10 the frst known of
the break was learned At $3.50 when one
of &c station employees. Gamaehe, went
20 open up.
The interior Of the station was not
badly wrecked. a. would be supposed
from the use Of dynamite, but both safes
were open. with The doors blown oiI, and
...e contents y. value removed. The au.
thoritica have little clue to work on.
and Il i feared that the robbers will
not b. caught. About che only point on
which the>two men here under surreil-
lance are viewed with suspicion j. that
they purchased quite a quantity Of pro.
vision Yesterday, a. II for an expedition.
The break has caused a great deal 81
excitement IN this little village. Beech.
cr Falls il IN the town OF Canaan, the
northornmost town in Essex county.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
JAILED DEPUTIES
IN DRUG STORE
Maine odlssn Ne, VIA Determined Re,
sistenes Prom i.ooo People a. oia-
town lat Mlghl

oldsowp, Ale, Nov "a Imprisoned il
drug store hy 4 crowd II 900 psopls
she stursls Law Deputies tried In sals
Tor several hours iasttnlght % taxi
away some liquor uhlch shsy hnd self
"a h the store and were con,psllea ii
lsngih 20 telephone iuf aid from Ham
eor. SIX deputies from that clfy rtl
spondcd 70 (hh cali and iolned Ia the
effort 20 remove the liquor from ths
store.
TIE rail on the arae sfore vas made
b. Deputies Ernest l. Richardson and A.
!. Bridges, ager they had previously
yeslei tWe other floIrs Aithnai fading
Any liquor. AZ the store of AlcxAndel
fnref = quantity q liqnoF IN the eeIlAI
pas eonnscated. and nhlle ths depusleA
uiin helpers. wefc removing L 10 teams
preparatory % hauling 4 away. sosno.
one pulled In the Ale alarm.
1ae city drpauasaf ftsranded. but
found ils services unnecessary. While a
crowd 81 about iQno people. summoned
hy The alarm sasfaHhdfl the stare. Two
loads of harrcls and boxes. supposed %
contain liquor had Alfeady heen hanlrd
away to the stnFfroam vi city nali. ami
TIC depniles were etlting ready % load
the third aud last team. when the crowd
inierfered. Cakes Of lnud and other mis-.
siles we're thromn A the team and faa
deputies, until thr htfer were forced n
retire within the stone. and the driver Of
The team hurried ~ outfit away.
1ne dty police endcnyorcd 20 drive
away che crowd but u wa more than
an hour before they succeeded In cleaf-
ing the passage aroumd the sidewalk. and
hundreds Of people ftill reinained IN the
sifeet shouting challenges 70 the deputy
SHERIFF. to come.
Mayor Wells finally made a personal
effort to diyperse the crowd. addressing
them from The entrsaec 70 the store and
urging them 10 ~ t. their homes. a.
law-abiding citizens and allow the on +.
crs TO Do their duty unmolestad The
crowd listened respectfully enough "a the
mayors appeal but seemed determined
I, remain on the scene and had increas.
ci In number, rather than diminished a.
the evening fore on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23

There Win Be NO Game 20 Decide the
Vermont School Championship.

The school foot hall season Ia Vermont
closed today without anything but spec
ulation a. % the championship. The Two
leading teams verr Goddard seminary Of
fhis city and Vermont academy ol sax.
tons River. and il "a difficult 70 compare
them because the schools did not have
the came opponent throughout the whole
season. 1aere wa some correspondence
AZ 90 = decisive game. bat the negotia
tions have now fallen through.
Goddard proposed % play Vermont
aradrmy iast Saturday on either school
grounds. but the saxtons River manage
meut came back With a counter PROPOSE.
tion 20 play the game on Thanksgiving
day o. the saturday following. TO this
the local school did not agree. stating
that The time waA ton late. Hence the
conclusion 81 the negotiations
on the scores Of the two seasons, God.
dard has the better right % claim thr
state championship Vermont aeademyk
schedule. Is played contained only 4
single game with Vermont school. that
with Troy Conference aeademy, IN which
the former waa.the winner BY the score
Of 10 10 9. Il has twice been defeated
by New Hampshire leans The only
games In which comparison can be made
are those played BY v. A, with Lebanon
high school. 70 for the former; and
the lattcrt victory over s.. Jahnshury
academy early IN the season hy the same
score. Goddard won two victories over
". Johnslnry with comparative ease.
So on this paper dguriug-G. 5 appears
stronger
IN the northern part Of The state, God.
dard's was undoubtedly the premier
team. winning al its school games.
Those teams not played were defeated
by schools which IN turn went down be-
fore Goddard. 50, although not all the
schools were played. there j. no doubt o.
the superiority. Vermont academy
claimed TO have several games sched.
uled with Vermont schools, but was un.
fortunate N having them cancelled, the
reason bciug that the Saxtons River
school was TOO strong for them" This
southern claimant 70 championship hon
ors closes It's season today with another
New Hampshire team, Colby academy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
co. B IN GOOD SHAPE.
Inspecting Officers Pleased with Reor-
ganized Militia.

St. Adams. Nov. 23s-The first inspec.
tion Of the newly organized 60. B, V.
y. G., was held at the armory last even.
ing The company in command Of Capt.
II. Kibbe Brooks and with nearly a full
quota Of men, turned out in fatigue uni
forms in heavy marching order and pre-
sented very soldierly and business like
appearance Particular attention was
paid to the uniform and equipment and
a short, sharp drill was held. The com
pany and its affairs seemed to be in ex.
cellent condition and Lieut.. r. A. T.
Chapman, Z. S. A., representing the
United States, and Adiutant General
w. II. Gilmore, representing the state,
We're pleased with the condition in which
they found It.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
MILITARY WOMEN.
Did Fancy DIN 70 Enjoyment Of Large
Party at odd Ladies' Fair.

About 400 people were present at the
Odd Ladies' fair last evening. and en-
ioycd the programme, which consisted
Of fancy drill given By II Of the
Odd Ladies, followed BY dancing until q
late hour. The drill, which Is one Of the
most complicated ever seen in the city,
went of smoothly without an apparent
error from start TO finish, and the evo-
lutions were heartily applauded, espec-
tally the tableau at the finish. The Ia.
dies made san excellent appearanQe. all
wearing white dresses with pink kashes
and collegiate caps with the emblematic
three links upon the front Of the caps.
The ladies taking part In the drill
we're as follows: Mrs. John Forbes, cap
tain; Mrs. David Faulkner, Mrs. John
Murray, Mrs. Maggie Stevens, Mrs. VIII
liam Jones. Mrs. Charles Johnston, Mrs.
John Conick, Mrs. John Davidson, Mrs.
James Nichol. Mrs. Hannah Smith. Mrs.
Harry Gamble, Mrs. Robert Stewart,
Mrs. Arthur Muiry. Miss Mamie Rae
side, Mrs. John McRae, Mrs. Kathryn
Murray, Mrs. Samuel McMurray.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
Sent to Rutland For Non-support.

Daniel Connolly was in Montpelier
city court yesterday to answer to i
complaint charging non-support Of
family. He was sentenced 10 not less
than three months and not more than
four months in the house Of correction.
A complaint was made by MS wife last
July. She Is now living with her
mother IN Plainfeld. He was taken be-
fore city court at that time, and on the
understanding the he would do better
and support his family the case was
continued and the charge was not press.
ed. Recently, the charge was renewed
and resulted in Connolly's appearance
and sentence in city court.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
Funeral Of Gsorge E. johnson.

Burlington, Nov. 23.- Fhe funeral Of
George 3. Johnson, retired clerk Of the
United States courts, was held here yes
terday afternoon with large attend
ance, Judge J. j. Martin Of Brattleboro.
and the court officials were present. The
bearers were Deputy Marshal r. III.
Chapman Of Rutland, f. @. Harrington,
Seth johnson, W. b., McKillip, j. i.
Flynn and G. d. Ordway. The Rev. &.
J, Staples, pastor Of the Unitarian
church. oIIiciated.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
STRANGE CHARACTER
IN JAIL A SHORT TIME
Milton Man Styling Himself "Pnnee Al
bert" Arrested Charged With Be-
Ing Embe~leF From Washing
ton, D. c.

Burlington. Nov. aa.~A gool.talking
man who styled himself rPrlnee Albert.
spent short time III Clittendcu county
JAN yesterday afternoon, having been
arrested on the strength ~ belief that
he nas james Arthur kemp, aiias >. II.
flendefaan, formerly oi Washington, p.
G., uho i wanted 10 answer the charge
oi cmbessllng from $1,000 70 $500
from TIE Metropolitan police department
OF the District u Columbia, Some peo-
pie 81 Milton, 10 which town the Prince
nas working, rather hked the looks 81
5000 which the government offered for
tho arrest OF the alleged cnilculer, and
got tho strange fellow jailed. Last
night hc was Ia out.
There was something In "Pfipce Al
beft's7 appearance % correspond With
the description Of the man wanted IN
Washington. Kemp u described AZ S6
years ola. five feet, ak Or seven inches
tall aud weighing $50 pounds. Kemp
vas described a. having n cut on his
thumb; the prisoner had out but l. Was
"a recent make, while the alleged cm.
bcEkIcr disappeared from Washington
hast July. A pccullarity Of the prison.
er's personal makeup vas his manner
~ wearing his hair. shc.fong locks being
gathered. vomanlike. into pug on
top Il the head. lie wore caeap, ill.it.
ting clothes and cow.hide boots. but hls
longue Ma. smooth and gave Of eycel-
lent English.
For six weeks the fellow has been
working Gu tne farm Of Heman A. Allen
in Miltoa. and his appearance 20 Foufcd
the curiosity Of the people oi that town
that they Jumped 70 the conclusion that
he must b. Kemp. Henee tae arrest.
"Prince Albert fold last night tnat
he wps born Ia London Of royal paren-
tage hut\thut he was taken TO Germany,
being brought up at Lcipsnc. lie is even
now pressing a claim 20 a large heritage,
lie said that he came to the United
States IN 1896, and for seme time there.
after he was employed a. a farm hand
at the Moody school in Mortified, Mass.
He also claims TO be poet Of the old
school,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
BRADFORD CAPTAIN
ALSO HAS RESIGNED
Leader Of Second Of Three Companies
Declared to Be Below Standard Has
Ended His Military Service.

Bradford. Nov. 23.-capt. Moses d.
Brock Of Company @, Vermont National
Guard, has rendered bis resignation 70
Governor Proctor, through official chan
nels
Captain Brooks retirement from the
service removes practically the last Of
the old guard Of veterans, pho have been
identified with the regiment for more
tnan a generation. Captain Brock has
seen over 25 years Of service, passing
through all the grades from private 70
captain.
He Is a veteran Of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, having been first lieutenant Of
Co. q, 1st Inf, Vt. Vols. When the regi-
ment reorganized at the close OF The
war, he was elected captain Of his COM
pany, which position he has since held.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
AN EIGHT HOUR DAY
Is PARAMOUNT
Declared American Federation Of Labor
at IT'S Convention in Norfolk fine
Not Ripe for Universal Union
Tnhaf


Norfolk, Va. Nov. 2s.-T The American
Federation OF Labor yesterday declared
"a universal eight-hour day paramount
10 all questions, even to an increase ia
wages, except in such trades and call.
ings where the earnings are so meager
as to make it difficult to maintain a
fair standard OF living" and called for a
campaign Of education to bring about
the desired end.
Declaring the time not ripe for uni
yersal union label, the convention declar-
ed ''the present system Of craft labels is
best calculated to serve the purposes for
which the union label is designed" A
resolution was pasesd calling for com
mittee Of five to meet in Washington as
soon as possible TO worY out union
label digest"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
GRoroN.

M. d. Coffin went to Bradford Mon
day on business.
Mrs. Charles Ross was in Woodsville
N. H., Wednesday.
The stores will close Thanksgiving
morning at $3.50 for the day.
Hon. Alexander nunnett Of st. Johns
bury was in town Thursday
A. Clark is entertaining his sister,
Mrs. David Steves, Of HallowelI, Me,
MIR and Mrs. Albert Morrison returned
Thursday to their home at Meredith,
N. H.
Miss Clara Hatch is visiting her sis.
ter, Mrs. Wallace Terry, at Hartford,
Conn.
Alex. Morrison left Thursday for
New York on his way to Aberdeen,
Scotland.
Mrs. Carroll Hood and Mrs. Austin
GoodalI OF Topsham were in town
Thursday
The ladies Of the Baptist society
realized the neat sum Of $l25 from their
recent sale.
Judge and Mrs. L, r. Hitchcock re-
turned to their home at Chicopee, Mass,
Wednesday.
Austin Welch, who has been i'll for
ten days with severe attack Of grippe,
il again able to be out.
Clarence johnson and George III. Willis
went to Montpelier Saturday, the latter
to visit his brother, Andrew at Heaton
hospital.
The eSt. Cecilia Chorus" went to
Ryegate Thursday evening where they
give their concert, next week they go
to Peacham.
Police court was in session Wednesday
morning One victim was before judge
Harvey and paid the usual fine Of five
dollars and costs for intoxication.
Mrs. Minnie Chalmers of West Top
sham visited her daughters here several
days last week While in town she was
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ill Pills
bury.
r. D. Sherry, Or. G. G. Corwin, NJ. D.
Coffin, K. H. Clark, Robert Davidson. L.
S. and K. B. blanchard. c. J. Bailey and
James Smith attended Pulaski lodge, +.
and A. NJ, at Wells River Monday night.
+. s. story's pictures and vaudeville
comjany viii give an entertainment in
the opera house for the week c0mmenc-
ing Monday, November IS. A -fst-class
vaudeville every night. Nine people.
Good music for darcing after the show.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
TALK OF THE TOWN

Leon Haines Of Cabot was a visitor in
the city today.
B. b. Shelly and G. W. Parker Of New
York, representatives Of Haines' Uncle
Toms Cabin company, were in the city
on business today.
There will be a regular meeting Of
the lodge "Norstiernan.s No. H.. in
Knights OF Columbus hall at $3.50 D. m.
sharp. The lodge will close IN time To
take a special electric at 7;20 for Mont
pelier. and It is hoped that all those ex-
pecting to attend the masquerade ball
At the latter city this evening will take
this car. Per order, 0rdforands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
Englishman Won Fight.

San Francisco. Nov. 23.-Owen Moran
of England, defeated Frankie Neil, the
bantam weight champion of America.
last night in the sixteenth round of q
scheduled twent y-round boxing contest.
While no championship title was invol-
we'd. the fact that the winner will soon
meet Abe Attell for the worlds feather
weight title, greatly accentuated inter-
est in the outcome.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
VIOLENT EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
Shock Lasts Six Minutes and Inhabi-
tants are Panic-Stricken.

Toxic, Nov 20. -An earthquake that
shook more than 900 miles Of coast
line, and lasted six minutes, being plain.
Iy felt throughout the entire empire,
from Hokkaido to the BONN islands,
threw the inhabitants into panic at
.2:l7 d nj. yesterday and caused consid
cradle damage. No loss Of life Is Re-
ported, but houses are Said to have been
damaged and property destroyed.
/, The Bonin islands lie southeast Of
Kiushiu, the most southerly province Of
Japan, and Hokkaido il the norther-
most island Of the Japanese archipel-
ago
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
Tufts and Holy Cross Tied.

Medford, Mass, Nov. 23.-Tufts and
Holy Cross played a tie foot ball game
yesterday, II to IL. Holy Cross scored
on a tumble by Tufts, bat the home
team retaliated BY rushing the ball 20
yards to a touchdown. Each side kicked
goal. In the second half, Tufts scored
on a delayed pass and with two minutes
Of play left, Driscoll Of Holy Cross ran
back a punt so yards for another score.
The tries for goals failed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
EAST MONTPELIER.

]. M Willard has gone to the Adj.
rondacks to run a winter MOTEL. lie
left here over a week ago.
sex sewing in the family Of friend.
Grange was well attended last We'd
nesday evening, and a good programme
was enjoyed A pleasure 20 an was the
presence Of District Deputy Whitcomb
and wife Of Manchester, both Of whom
gave US good words,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
Two Tons of THOUGHT Gone to waste.

Neorly two tons out Of the late gov
yernment insurance reports, federal sta
tistics and other documents for which
the state could never have any possible
use, were taken yesterday from ths
dome Of the State House IN Montpelier
and sold to junk dealer. This refuse
was dumped from window on to The
front steps and made an interesting con-
glomeration before it was carried awav.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
RUSSIA PAID TODAY
S24,3O2,255 TO JAPAN
Is Balance Due Mikado For Keep Of
Russian Prisoners in japan During
The Late Conflict.

London, Nov 20. Russian am
bassador handed d draft for S24,a0a,
255 to the Japanese diplomatic repre-
sentative here today. The money rep
resents the balance due the Mikado from
l..e Gar for maintenance of Russian
prisoners III Japan during the late con-
iiict, and the payment settles the war
account between the two nations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
ORDERS JUDGMENT
IN I. R. PATCH CASE
Following Judge Halls order II is Stated
That Members Of Rutland Union
Nay "chip in" to Pay The
Damagea

Rutland, Nov. 2S.-Judge A. A. Hall
ordered Judgment on tine verdict in the
case Of the 7. 4. Patch Manufacturing
company ". % so-ealled members n
Protective lodge. international associa
tion Of MacAiHists. 70 ascertain the indi.
vidual members' liability for tie dam.
ages awarded the company In previous
suit against the union as result Of a
strike.
In the last trial the Jury held that 10
Of the defendants were bona fde mem.
hers of the lodge and holden for The
damages. Judge Hall ordered Judgment
and costs against these and allowed the
other defendants to recover their costs.
IL has been stated here that the defen.
dants win @chip in equal shares and
pay the Judgment Of about $500.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
A Great Mystery In New Ro'
chelle, N. Y. Today
TWO THEORIES ADVANCED
One i That Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Were
shot BY Robbers and HOUSE Fired; An.
other That the Husband Shot Wife.
Fired House and killed Himself.

New Rochelle. \. y. Nov. ss.--Nr
and Mrs. NJ. n. Smith we're found dead
from bullet wounds IN their heads thi,
morning a. their handsome residence
was burned about them. The police say
they think Smith killed hls wife. set lrc
20 tho house and then committed suicide
Another theory is that burglars commit.
Ted 4 double murder. robbery and arson.
Investigation q being made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
NO TARIFF REVISION
COMING THIS TERM
Reported Representatives Payne Of New
York and DaIzell After Conference
With President Today.

4 Washington, d. c., Nov. %. Repre-
khtative Payne of New York. chairman
81 the ways and means committee, and
Representative Dalzell OF Pennsylvania,
OF the committee on rules, after con
ference with the president today, said
there would be no tariff revision at the
coming session Of Congress. They called
on the president to discuss this question,
and the subject Of currency legislation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-23
COULDN'T FIGHT
IF WE WANTED To
Rear Admiral N. p. Mason Exposes
Some Of The Items Showing I'm
preparedness Of United States
For war.

Washington, D. C, Nov. 23-The an
nual report Of Rear Admiral N. ID.
Mason, chief Of the naval bureau Of Or.
dinance. today exposes the general I'M
preparedness Of the United States for
war; dependence upon foreign manufac-
turers for war material and serious de-
fects IN armament and equipment Of bat.
tleships. Admiral Mason regards it alb
solutely necessary for Congress to au-
thorize the secretary Of the navy to
make purchases Of war material abroad.