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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22
THE FORTIFIED PANAMA CANAL

IftE F0h1 IFIE3 PANAMA A.AANaIJ.
Ships of warning nations may pass
through the Panama canal but they are
not allowed to engage in warlike action
while in the process of passing through.
This rule seems to be a nice little bit Of
forethought on che part of the canal
owners. We should have pretty canal
II some Of the poor marksmen on the
warning vessels should let 70 a few solid
shot from their Founders and less.
Moreover, it would be considered breach
of hospitality if 'warlike nations should
indulge in such gun play when in United
States jurisdiction. Just for reminders of
their duty, it is reassuring that the sup
porters of the canal are to be permitted
to defend the passagewav, both on the
east and on the west. An entirely de-
fenseless canal would be the result OF
childlke confidence in the peaceful spirit
of all the world-something that has
been rudelv shaken during the past few
weeks. So defend the canal; it il our
right and also it is our duty to protect
it against interruptions and irresponsible
members of the international family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

The yergennes Enterprise and Yer.
monter has the following to say of
Charles w. Gates as candidate for
governor of Vermont
"That Mr.. Gates would be a strong
candidate goes without saying. In the
discharge of his duties as road commits
sioner he has had an opportunity to
come in contact with the people, who
have learned to like him and to admire
him for his executive ability. sound com
mon sense and honesty His integrity
Is as unassailable as the granite hills.
There has been no graft in his depart
ment. and no Doodle has ever found its
way into his pocket. The atmosphere
of the State House would be purer for.
his presence. He il Vemonter who
knows Vermont and it's needs. He has
the confidence Of men of all parties. He
would be tower Of strength to the
ticket.
"Whv not. then nominate him 7"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22
stung Into inconsistencies.

Elbridre L. Knowlton Of Brattleboro
sexton Of Prospect Hin cemetery was 60
badly stung by hornets Wednesday aft
ernoon that he was rendered unconscious
he j. still unable to leave his bed. a.
the poison instead Of causing the usual
srellings about the places stung. entered
Immediately into circulation and made
the case one Of the most serious Of the
kind that ever occurred in this locality.
Mr. KuowItou was moving on the
east bank ~ the cemetery when his
-eythe cut into the nest and the angry
insects attacked him. singing him on
many parts % his body
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

We Clean. Press and Repair Clothing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22
ROOSEVELT AND THE VERMONT
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS.

Mr.. Roosevelt probably was not exact
~ reported when he was said to see
prospects for his party in many of the
Vermont congressional districts There
are only three-Christian Science Mont
tor.
Wrong yourself-there are only two
districts.
But we think you must be right in
concluding that Roosevelt was not faith
fully reported in the assertion he could
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22
When a Person Is old

and when his all is represented by a
single investment or a few investments,
a partial OF total loss of income may oc-
cur. An annuity guarantees a fixed in
come for life, and the largest possible
income for a given amount invested.
National Life ms. Co., Of Vt. (Niutual)
:. : Ballard, general agent, Lawrence
building, Montpelier, VT,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22
VERMONT BUSINESS TROUBLES.
George F. Gillette, Bristol Merchant
Files in Bankruptcy.

Rutland. Aug. p. George F. Gillette
Of Bristol. a merchant. Yesterday filed a
petition in bankruptcy with Clerk F. s
Platt Of the United States court. His
liabilities are S3.6s0 and his assets 81
l5S.s7. OF which 5000 are claimed exempt,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

There is no truth to the statement
that the kaiser'is carrying on this war
to give his upcoming young sons
chance to get the military favor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

II all other reward fails, Belgium has
the Britisher William Watson's poem OF
gratitude to fall back upon,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

I Special Salss-One dsv only. SstuT-
dsv. Aug p a. Eastern Estate Tea Co
store. two combinations given that dsy
Sc cireulars in uinioE.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-22

Dry chairwood for sale. Arthur S.
Martin. IS Park street. Telephone 1854
or 53-W.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14
Real Newspaper s Soul Its Disinterest-
 edness
By Colonel HENRY PATTERSON Editor Louisville Courier Journal

N REAL newspaper is very much H more than a publication. It
 is a vital entity. It Ives and brcathes and has its being. Each day of the year it enters the home, conveying a message to those who love it and trust it. Its soul is its disjDtercstedness,
 IT WILL BE A WOEFUL DAY FOR THIS COUNTRY IF ITS PRESS EVER BECOMES AS CORRUPT AS ITS POLITICS. THAT CAN ONLY HAPPEN WHEN THE BILLIONS BUYING UP THE PUBLIC UTlLl- TIES ARE ABLE TO BUY UP THE NEWSPAPERS AS WELL. THAT DAY, WE BELIEVE, WILL NEVER ARRIVE,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Spanish-American war this country was so situated that We did not need to compete in the matter of the size of our navy with Great Britain. Germany, Russia, France and Japan, but the result of that war, bringing to Us Porto Rico, Guam. the Philippine Islands and Hawaii and since then the building of the Panama canal, compelled this nation to maintain a first class navy at the highest state of ctlt- ciency.
 THE PREPAREDNESS OF THE NAVY IN ITS OCCUPATION OF VERA cRUz-WHIcH OCCUPA- TON, IN MY JUDGMENT, WILL DO MORE ULTIMATELY TO SETTLE THE MEXICAN QUESTION WlTH- OUT FURTHER LOSS OF LIFE- WAS SIMPLY AN EVIDENCE OF THE NECESSITY OF THIS COUN- TRY BEING CONSTANTLY PRE- PARED NOT TO DESTROY MA TONS AND MEN, BUT TO HELP PRESERVE WORLD PEACE.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

B you have a Vest Pocket Kodak with you when you go fishing, you are doubIy sure of success. You can get some lasting evidence of the trip, and the cost of the camera and photos will he 8 trifling ex- ps1se when compared with the uIsaBure. Get an Eastman at Keller'G. KS
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

South American business men are pretty sure to pay more aJ- teutiOn than ever to American merchandise before European trade can become normal again.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Olympia Beer on drauELJ at the Board oI Trade. This famous brew, both on draft and m bottles is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer :a also kept in bot ties. rE.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14
Chihuahua

r those Canadian canals were only deep enough and wide enough, locks and all, to let big lake steamers go down to salt water 1t would help get the surplus American grain to Europe.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

When some Of the leading na- tions of Europe decided not to take part, officially, in the Pana- ma-Pacific exposition they had better reasons for not coming than they kUew.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Yet there are those who be Iieye that the first duty of young nations in the New World is to sit at the feet Of their elders in Europe and learn wisdom.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

The big game of Africa might well snort, roar and sQueal with joy. Military sporcsmen in Europe are going to shoot ore another for the next year or two.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Ganong's famous candies, made in St. Stephens, N. B., now on sale at Keller Bros. Drug store. This is positively the best candy ever offered to lovers of good eonLec- tiOnery in SkagWay. IT.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14
EDITORIAL P AGE

It is beyond belief that Germany rated the. strategic advantages of attacking France through Belgian territory worth adding Great Britain to the list of powers ar rayed against the FatherIand. Deeper reasons lay beneath that choice.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

England has more serious busi- ness on hand than seeing to the proper chastisement of whatever Mexican officer was responsible for the. killing Of ". s. Benton, the Scotch ranchmau murdered in Chihuahua.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

One thing certain is that Amert- can ships fit for deep sea trade are going to find the ill wind Of war blowing them some good.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Huerta had Q fine instinct 10 getting away from war when he picked Spain for his place of so- jouru in Europe-if he gets there.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

In times like these it would be worth much to England if India could be held by some finer tie than force of arms.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Russia was never a quick starter in the heavy work of war. The Muscovite empire has often been slow to begin and slow to stop.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

FIVE GOOD oNEB TO DRAW TO.
 Pebbleford and Gibson Rye. Bud welser, PIse Ribbon and Pale Rain Ter Bee~ at the Board Of Trade,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

And think of all the famous war correspondents who are not at the front, ~@a aEHt
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

the next six years unless an interna- tioDal agree nent can be obtained by the great maritime e powers that they shall gradually re- duce their naval arTna- meut Pre- vIOUS to the
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Chorus of stranded American tourists in Europe: 'Iheres no place like home"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Between the German invaders and the Russian defenders many of1 the Poles prefer neither.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

The American TaIlOrs will press suits for soc, trousers for l5c.
 7-16-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

At present mediatOrs, A. B. C.. Or others, look about as weighty as autumn leaves in a November gale. 5EH
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

By contrast with the Old world a holy calm seems to broed over South America.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Sometimes Europe looks not only riper than America but more nearly rotten.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

It Is still perfectly safe and comfortable to go abroad-Jo Canada.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

Is it possible that the Germans Invaded Limberg for it's cheese?
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14
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.DURING my ten years of scrv-
 ice in the house 1 always
 voted to build two batt.e-, ships a year. l am in favor of con- tiuuing the program of building two battleships a year for at least
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14
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Arctic Brotherhood.--
 PM Camp sEagway No
 A. B. meets every Tues
 d.y evening at 8:g1 u. suarp. Vsitfug brothers corIial- 'y welcome D. J. RicL. Arctic Chief ". R. Iuuery, Arctic Eecorder
The daily Alaskan., 1914-08-14

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
WILL QUIZ U. S. OFFICIAL
Is to Be Asked Concerning White
Slave Conspiracy Charges.

CHICAGO, Sept, 30,-Charles Fl. De-
Woody, former chief OF the Federal in
yestigation bureau here. and one of the
Federal officials mentioned in the inves-
tgation in the prosecution of William
Rufus Edwards. St. Paul lumberman, on
white slavery charges, was to appear be-
fore Federal Judge Lands today In the
Inquiry into allegations that Edwards
was the victim of a conspiracy. United
States District Attorney Clyde said he
had received word that DeWoody would
return to Chicago to be quiz2ed today.
Miss Ada NJ, Cox. the stenographer
who accused Edwards of Transporting
her to Minneapolis for immoral purposes.
may be recalled to the stand today. Her
testimony yesterday was a complete de-
NAL OF stories by previous witnesses that
she told them she paid large sums OF
money 10 Federal officials here.
Half the $1,000 awarded her by a Jury
IN her breach of promise suit against Ed
wards went to Attorney Drill. of St
raul, her counsel, she said.
She exhibited securities worth 5000 and
evidences OF other investments that ac-
counted for her share of the $4,000, tend
ins to dlsprove the story that she paid
large sums OF money to persons inter-
ested In the prosecution. Attorney Drill
vas under subpoena to appear today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
CARRIAGE BUILDERS DECLARE
FOR MERCHANT MARINE
Cheer Demand for Congressional Ac-
tion-Trade Misrepresentation
Condemned.

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 3O.-Cheers
followed the declaration of ]. D. Dorl, of
Flint, Mich. In the convention OF the
Carriage Builders National Association
today that every representative industry
In the country should insist upon immcdi-
ate congressional action for the creation
of merchant marine.
Purchase of ships may create a few
millionaires or even multi millionaires."
the Michigan man exclaimed, but we
should not let that narrow point OF
view hold up the great destiny of this
country. We want action now when
action is needed"
II do not believe the manufacturers OF
this country. even while many plants
are already working night and day to
fill rush orders from across the sea, have
even begun to realize how immeasur-
ably this war abroad is going to help
the United States" said w. C. Adams,
Cleveland manufacturer. Some people
are still so busy talking depression that
they are going to be caught mapping In
a whirl of prosperity unless they wake
up"
Louis H. RoGge a Dayton vehicle
builder. severely criticises nonafiiliated
manufacturers whose Misrepresentation
he asserted, had given the trade such a
bad reputation that the Saturday Evening
Post refused to sell advertising space to
several firms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30

struck her down, then finished the niur-
der with heavy steel hatchet: how he
sunk the weapon TO the handle IN the
victims skull and fed with $50, the con-
tents Of the cash register
Il was broke. / went to the store to
rob It. The girl said. How are YOU,
Hsrry7' She stopped over a barrel TO
get some oatmeal I struck her she
said oh, Harry Then / killed her.
This confession, police say is in the
hands OF County Prosecutor ". f.
Castle and will be presented to the
Summit County Grand Jury which is
now in session.
Boomer formerly worked In the tea
store, and knew the routine OF the
establishment. He waited until Fred NJ
Becker, the proprietor and brother Of the
dead girl, left the place, then entered
and carried out what police say is one of
the most wanton murders In the history
OF Chic criminal annals.
lie confessed how in primitive manner
he fashioned a rude tomahawk of wood
that ne found in a lumber yard. This
weapon, the confession says, was aban-
doned when the murderer found heavy
steel hatchet hanging on the wall of the
little back room where he attacked his
victim.
modern cash register proved She key
of solution to the murder mystery. Three
persons knew the combination to the
electric apparatus. These were Boomer,
Miss Becker and her brother, the pro-
prietor Suspicion naturally pointed TO
boomer. He was found at his home last
night, and after brief struggle, in
which he attempted suicide with newly
purchased revolver, he surrendered and
confessed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
PEACE EPARLEY BEGUN;
CARRANZA READY TO
| FIGHT IF NECESSARY
irst Chief Sends Word He
Will Retire if Convention
in Capital Accepts Resig-
nation, But Not Otherwise.

MEXICO CITY, Sept. so-The frs,
session of the peace parley between rep.
resentatives of First Chief venustiano
Carranza and General Francisco villa
is under way In Zacatecas, according to
telegram from that city. General Car
ranza's representatives are General Obre-
gon, General Cosa General Trevino, Ed
uardo Hay and Santos Coy, while the
delegates representing the leader of the
Division of the North are Eugenic
Benavdes, Ysabel Robles and Colonel
Ceniceros.
It is the object OF the first chiefs dele
gates to maintain the status quo until
the real peace convention is held In this
city next month.
WILL FIGHT If HE MUST.
carranza, according to his friends, still
maintains the attitude that he should
remain at the head of the government
until his successor can be chosen by the
people or by the convention of Governors
and Generals that will convene here pos
sihly in October.
General Curranza's attitude was ex-
plained in message which was placed
before General Villas generals in zaca-
tecas today. In part IT. says:
IF the chiefs accept my resignation
when 1t Is rendered to them at the con-
vention In the capital, 1 will gladly re-
tire to private life with the conscious
ness, of duty well done. But IL my resig-
nation Is not accepted l will fight the
present reaction with the same energy
and firmness that / fought the usurpa-
tion of Huerta."
WANTS PEOPLE TO SPEAK.
In speaking of the reaching con-
ference General Carranza said:
I'VE want it to be truly representative
Of the people, so that 1t might be said
afterward that the result of the conven-
ton Is truly the voice OF the people in
Mexico. IT, when the convention is as
sembled, 1t is found that all the chiefs
summoned have not come, we will imme-
dately summon proxies. so that all Sec
tions will have representation"
One thing is certain: Carranza will
not stand by and see Villa swept into
power IL he can prevent It, The First
Chief believes that IL he should resign
Villa should relinquish the leadership of
the. division of the north.
There Is no news coming to the War
Department OF operations north of the
capital and 1t is believed that an arms-
tice practically exists pendin the result
of the parleys in Zacatecas.
Government officials seized today at
the Buena Vista Railway station, $50
bars of silver bullion valued at 1000, 900
pesos. Two mining companies have put
in a claim for the property. 1t Is assert
ed that 1t was being shipped out of the
country secretly by members of the Glen
tifico party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
SENATE COMMITTEE
CONSIDERS CHANGES
IN HOUSE WAR TAX
Reduction in Levy on Bank
Capital and Revision of
Gasoline Clause Among
Proposals.

WASHINGTON. Sept S0.-The Senate
Finance Committee, when II met today,
had before 1t proposals for several i'm
portant amendments to the administra-
tion emergency revenue Bill, recently
passed by the House.
1t has been proposed to reduce the tax
OF 81 a thousand on bank capital and
surplus to 81 Some members believe It
would be unwise to place heavy bur-
den on bank capital at this time because
OF disturbed financial conditions due to
the European war.
Advocates OF this change would revise
the gasoline clause and place a tax on
automobiles based on horsepower instead
of the levy of two cents a gallon on gas
oline. They say this would make UP the
loss of revenue due to the cut in the
bankers tax.
The levy on accident insurance imposed
by the House also may be eliminated and
the committee is considering readjusting
the proposed tax on insurance policies.
subcommittee of the Finance Commit
tee were appointed to consider the various
sections. They are Tax on Gasoline,
Senator'S Williams, Shively and Gore
Banks and Brokers, Senators stone,
Hughes and Williams: Stamp Tax, Sena-
tors Hoke Smith, ShiveIy and James; on
a proposal to add two more classes OF
cigarettes to those already taxed In the
bill, Senator's Simmons, Williams and
Johnson. Senator Simmons. chairman of
the full committee, Is an ex-offlcio member
of all the subcommittees.
All the appointees to the subcommittee
are Democrats, as 1t is planned to frame
the ill with only the Democrats present
and then to call in the Republican MEM
bers before the bill is reported to the
Senate.
Senator Pomerene, of Ohio. Is fighting
the tax on sweet wines provided in the
House bill on the ground that 1t will
give an advantage to the California
products over the Ohio producers. The
discrimination, II Is declared. comes in
the language containing more than 3
per cent. of saccharine matter"
The tax on such sweet wines Is 20 cents
a gallon while the tax on other domestic
wines is only IL cents a gallon. The
Ohio producers say they use sugar in
their wines. while the
California producers rely upon fortifca-
tion with wine spirits which they are
able to obtain free of taxation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
MURDERER OF GIRL
CLERK ADMITS GUILT
AND ASKS SENTENCE
Desires to Waive Trial
When Arraigned - Tells
Police He Killed Victim
Because He Was Broke.

AKRON, o., Sept 30.-Harry Boomer,
2s. "tomahawk murderer" Of pretty Vim
ME Becker, tea store clerk and mission
worker, q years old. today pleaded
guilty when arraIgned in court and was
bound over to the Grand Jury.
The slayer expressed a desire to waive
trial and accept sentence to the electric
chair. This the court refused. An in
sanity plea may save the murderer's life.
Boomer with utter calm, police say,
told how he entered the little Barges
street tea store where Winnie Becker
was tho clerk, how he proposed to rob
the store, she recognized him and he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
POST FOR NEW JERSEY MAN
Clarance D. Baxter Named Collector
of Customs at San Domingo.

WASHINGTON, Sept. sO.--Clarence d.
Baxter of Paterson. N. j.. is to be the
new Collector OF Customs in San Domingo.
His name will be sent TO the Senate by
President Wilson probably tomorrow, This
was the announcement made at the
Executive Once today.
Mr.. Baxter is to succeed Walter w.
Wick, who has had numerous clashes WI I
American Minister Sullivan recently. The
friction became SO great that It occa-
stoned an investigation by the State De-
partment a short time ago the result OF
which was that Mr.. Wick handed in his
resignation. 1t is understood that Mr.
Baxter will assume the olfice Immediately
on his confirmation by the Senate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
Border Guard Re-estsblish.d

LAREDO. Tex, Sept. 1.-The Ninth
Infantry Regiment today rs-sstablishsd
lie guard at the interna tional bridEs
following out orders from the War be.
partment. The object OF the guard Is
70 prevent any hlibusterins partlsa from
crossing into Mexico. A cavalry patrol
also Is doing duty. covering a distance
OF 30 miles In each direction along the
river fpont f7~a this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
POLICEMAN LOSES PAY
No Money for Member Of Wilmington
Force.

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. S0-Patrol-
man Willard s Sharpless. who shot
George Hunter, Jr.. a Negro. after the
latter had beaten him. with the result that
Hunter died later in the Delaware Hos
pital, Will not receive his pay as a police
man for the time that he was suspended.
The Grand jury ignored a charge OF man
slaughter against Sharpless and the DO
l.ee commission suspended him pending =
disposition OF the case.
Sharpless asked for his money. but the
commission decided that he should mot
haVs e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
VIENNA VOTES FUND TO BAR
DREAD CHOLERA EPIDEMIC
Outbreak of Disease In Army Causes
Fear in Capital.

PARIS, Sept. 90
The Municipal Council of Vienna has
voted l.OO0. 900 crowns for war purposes.
Two hundred thousand dollars will be
used for the construction of isolation
hospitals near that city in anticipation
of an epidemic OF Asiatic cholera.
This information was forwarded by a
correspondent at Milan OF the Paris Midi.
which says that the cholera has been
reported in various detachments OF the
army. Whether any cases have yet been
discovered in Vienna is not disclosed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-30
TWO FEET OF SNOW FALLS
Craft Wrecked, Houses Unroofed in
Newfoundland Storm.

CURLING, NJ F., Sept 30-Much dam
age on sea and land was caused by gale
which sprung UP Saturday night and
ragged for 30 hours along the northern
coast Of Newfoundland, according to re-
ports received yesterday. Several schoon-
ers were blown ashore, many smaller craft
were wrecked and houses were unroofed
and blown down.
The wind shifted from the south ga st
to north, bringing with 1t a sudden drop
OF temperature to the freezing point.
More than two feet of snow has fallen
on the mountains.