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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
The African War Peril.

A great danger, which may be itly
called the black peril, looms up behind
the little attacks and counter-attacks
on British and German territories in
Africa IL is the possible expulsion Of
the whites from the dark continent, be-
ginning with those who at this time at
tempt 10 carry on a white mans war in
a black mans country. Excepting Brit
ish South Africa, no colony has q suffi-
cient number OF colonists to make a
successful stand against the natives II
they unite in armed rebellion. The very
existence Of the governments depends
upon the efficiency and loyalty Of small
forces of natives drilled and commanded
by European officers. Let US cite just a
few instances in illustration Of the gen
eral colonial situation.
German Fast African forces have come
into collision with British East African
and Nyasalsnd forces, and there il sure
to Be further conflict on the Uganda Dor
der. as the German colony tolAhes all
the three British possessions. These to-
gether have an estimated population Of
spa COO with only sou Europeans
the military forces number 3.042. all
natives except the Offices and 100 sikhs
and the police forces consist Of $500
natives. In German East Africa the
population is about 7.50o.0o0. including
1886 Europeans. Of whom 3.579 are Ger
mans; the troops are 262 Europeans ana
2.4T2 native and there is q native 70
lice force Of 2l4o. French West Africa
has a population Of ll00o.0oo. snd Of
its l0O00 soldiers. 70oo are black The
population Of the Belgian Corzo Is a.
ne lowest estimate s0ooO00, With lsss 4
than 5n00 whites.
il IL not madness for tie whites g.
sght among themselves IN the miist Of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

welcome the kind of work that the man
ayers of Mr.. Dillingham's campaign have
mapped out.
In the first place, it will be the en-
deavor of those in charge of the Sena-
tors interests to fully prove to the yot-
ers OF Vermont that his record at Wash
ington is such that it would be a distinct
loss not only to Vermont but to the
country not to give him reelection.
The people OF the state will have an
opportunity TO learn at first hand just
what has been Mr.. Dillinghams position
on the leading questions before Congress
and, II occasion requires il, his acts will
be fully explained and in a way that
touch with the true situat ton than they
have ever been before.
Mr. Dillingham; will endeavor, Just so
lar as his duties at Washington will peg
nit to visit as many sections OF the
state as possible; hence the voters will
have an opportunity to talk over per-
tinent matters with the man whom we
believe is entitled TO reelection.
In no way 10 Mr.. DiIlingham's cam
paign connected with that OF any other
aspirant for state honors. If he is nom
mated at the Republican state conven-
tion it viii be on his own record and the
oyalty Of his supporters and not by
any trades or deals which some of his
opponents insinuate are already started.
Mr.. Dillingham's friends will treat
hose who oppose his reelection in such
! way that no i'll telling will result after
he choice OF Senator is made. In other
words. there will be no mud. throwing
md the campaign will be clean one, |
which we believe will be welcomed by |
he voters Of Vermont Waterbury |
record.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
WORRIED AT GATES SENTIMENT

Apparently worried at the strength
of the movement to make c. w. Gates
the Republican nominee for governor,
the Rutland Herald Mr.. Clements pa
per, prints an interview to the effect
that the highway commissioner is not a
candidate for the nomination. Mr.. Gates
is not, in the accepted understanding of
the term, but The Herald does not and
cannot deny that Mr.. Gates would ac-
cept if the convention sees fit to nom
mate him when il meets on Sept. 8.
The Times, in urging the selection OF
Mr.. Gates, has said that it was up to
the voters to say whether he should be
their candidate, and if he is nominated,
The Times can assure all he will accept.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

these black millions? Once set the ex-
ample OF fighting white men with black
troops and the peoples Of those lands
may quickly open their eyes to the pos
sbility of driving the invaders into the
sea. Even in South Africa this danger
was recognized by the government dur
ing the strike of gold miners on the
Rand and the subsequent attempt at a
strike, and that was why the
whole citizen defense force was called
to arms. If European nations extend
their war to Africa the consequences may
be worse for themselves than for the
races over which they seek to establish
domain. The lesson is only too easily
learned. Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
vermont's Wise Solution Of the Good
Road Problem.

1t is estimated that no less than $685..
900 will be expended on highway i'm
provements In Washington county this
season. Probably an amount in excess
of this will be expended in Rutland
county, in the building of new roads
and in the maintenance of others pre-
yiouslv constructed.
Something like million dollars in the
state of Vermont viii be expended by
the state. county, city and town author
tiles on highway work Considering the
fact that this amounts to practically
three dollars per capita for every man,
woman and child it is doubtful if any
other state in the Union in the year 1914
will make an equally good comparative
record.
Furthermore. it should be considered
that a dollar expended on Vermont high
ways will go as far as five dollars or ten
dollars will in many other states. This
is by reason OF the fact that probably 90
per cent of the road mileage in this state
is the best kind of dirt and gravel, I'M
surpassed for touring and general utility
purposes. Whereas it costs a thousand
dollars mile year to maintain in good
macadsmized road, fifty dol
lars year. on an average, will prob
ably maintain dirt and gravel roads in
a condition beyond criticism. And Yer.
mont is fast awaking 81 the fact that
it is the wisest kind of economy TO FREE
quently smooth over roads when they
are once built.
Taken all together, the good roads
problem is being solved in Vermont more
and more economically
than in any other state.-Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

Rivalling the war itself is the act of
the Boston Braves in tying the New
York Giants for the leadership of the
National league. Nothing like it has
been heard of in a decade or more. 1t
certainly has been wonderful perform
anee, considering that the hitherto low
ly Boston team was in the last position
in the league little over a month ago
and far below tho percentage of the
leading team at that time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
We Clean, Press and Repair Clothing
F. H. Rogers & Co.

Guiding Max L. Powell of Burlington,
and there is another man who most like
ly can get the nomination, although he
has not announced himself as candi.
date. The situation might be considered
very complicated were it not for the fact
that this fifth man towers above the
Others in potential strength as a candi-
date. Charles w. Gates is his name,
of course.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
Dillingham; Sentiment Strong.

AS result OF careful inquiry made
during the vacation trip OF the editor
it can be stated that yesterday clear
majority of the people in the southern
part of the state are in favor of the re-
election of Senator William p. Dilling-
ham. Hundreds of voters do not APP
prove of the registration OF senator
from Vermont as non-partisan and
without the backing of or responsibility
TO any political organization in Wash
ington.-St. Johnsbury Caledonian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

While the fatal accident is regrettable,
the manner in which Spencer Wishart,
wealthy automobile speed maniac, lost
his life does not bring out so much sym
patty as might otherwise be the case.
Driving machine at a rate of so miles
an hour is an act which tends, on the
other hand, to ALLEVIATE sympathy in the
event of misfortune.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

The Brattleboro Reformer says that
Alexander Dunnett's announcement has
not stirred up any considerable enthu-
siasm in that section, any more than
the other two candidates for representa-
tives in Congress. It is remarkable how
blase a people can become.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

Retiring from office, Senator Tillman
calls upon South Carolinians not to de-
base themselves by electing Cole Blease
in his place. Yes, what is the use of
jumping from the frying pan into the
FIRE?
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

With the entry of the japanese into
the war arena, we may expect more ac-
ton in the eastern fringe of the war
zone than has been furnished by the
slow-moving Russians. Besides having
some old scores to wipe out against the
kaiser, the Japanese are noted for the
celebrity of their movements.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

Perhaps the public had forgotten that
the stock markets in the cities of the
United States have been closed for three
weeks. Perhaps, too, the public didn't
care whether the stock markets were
closed or not, the latter being the least
of it's concern.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
A REFRESHING CANDIDATE.
Charles W. Gates So Appears to Waits.
field Man.

Editor, Times 81 note with a whole
lot of pleasure your effort in trying to
bring Mr.. Gates into the field for gov
ernor. He is a mighty refreshing candi-
date and to my mind it is high time that
we stop honOring the man with Office,
but see to it that the man honors the
Office.
Mr.. Gates is the right sort, as he has
proven by tending strictly and honestly
to his own business and not listening to
the buzzing OF the political bee, as some
of the rest OF the bunch seem to do quite
persistently.
Republican.
Wsitsfeld, Aug. n, 1914
New separate skirts special s2l9 at
Yaughan's.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

The holding of the Democratic state
convention two weeks after the Repub-
lican state convention will give the Dem
ocrats plenty of chance to learn how the
Republican action strikes the "peepul."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

1t is rather odd to see Russia and
Japan allied in lighting Germany. The
memories of few years back are for
gotten in the thoughts of greater en-
nifty of the present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

The lot of the farm laborer in Yer
mont may not be all that could be de-
sired. but the average wages which he
receives is about double the average
wages of the farm laborer in the entire
United States. There really is no need
to 60 to the western grain fields for farm
occupation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
An Instructive Campaign.

William ?. Dillingham's campaign for
reelection 10 the United States Senate
viii BE- conducted along the most honor.
able lines. Some people may call that
course old-fashioned, but We believe
that the rank and file of the voters will
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
CURRENT COMMENT
To Whom It MAY Concern.

"Some day Barre business men may
be flying TO Burlington and baek--who
can say Y"-Barre Times.
Some of them probably have been
going to Burlington for a fly time for,
10, these many years.-Rutland News.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

President Wilson's policy of "watchful
waiting does not come amiss in the
European war situation. Stick to it Mr.
PRESIDENT
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
Gates Name Received with Enthusiasm

The name of Charles w. Gates, state
highway commissioner, in connection
with the Republican nomination for the
governorship is received with consider
able enthusiasm. ---Brattleboro Phoenix
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

There are four avowed Republican can
didates for governor of Vermont, in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

It ia Colonel Roosevelt's prerogative
to change his mind-Harvey d. Human
has learned to his amazement.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24
EAST CALAIS
Slayton Reunion Largely Attended and
Fine Program Given.

The 10th annual Slsyton reunion was
held Aug, 20 at Memorial hall, North
| Calais, and large crowd of Slaytons
assembled, among them the Slaytons
from Morrisville, Haverhill n. H., Bos-
ton and New York After dinner was
served, the following program was Civ
en-: Music, Clark's orchestra election
of officers, which resulted as follows
Manager, A. o. Slayton, East Calais
clerk and treasurer, Mahlon Slayton
Calais; table committee, Mrs. John Slay-
ton, Plainfield; entertainment commit
tee, Henry Slayton, Morrisville, Lillian
Clarke, North Montpelier, and Fred Slay-
ton of Barre; remarks by Arc Slayton !;
recitation, Grace Blake; message from
Edward Slayton Of New Hampshire !;
solo, Mr.. Baker; poem, Coming Home, .
composed by Capt. A. p. Slayton of the
18th Vermont in 1858, while returning
from war; remarks by Fremont Stay
ton, descriptive of trip made by him
last year through the Mediterranean sea,
landing at Madeira islands, belonging TO
Portugal and inhabited by about 5000
people, Guadisns, Portugal, Cadiz and
Seville, Spain, Gibraltar, Algiers, Athens,
Constantinople, Jerusalem and Bethle-
hem, in Palestine, Egypt, where he re-
manned III days, Alexandria, Cairo, Ma
pies, Switzerland, Paris remarks by
Noyes Slayton; music, Clark's orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Balentine
were made happy Friday by the arrival
of baby boy. Charles says he is a
ull-1edged Progressive.
Mrs. Katherine NJ. Kelley of Trenton,
\. j., is visiting her brother, Walter G.
Eastman.
Persons & Berg have started new
auto stage through East Calais 10 Hard.
wick, Montpelier and Barre.
ID. B. Dwinell has begun the building
of a new cement dam in front Of his
saw.mll and grist-mill. Mr.. Mehuron
of Waterbury is in charge of the work.
Rev. c. c. Conner. who has been sup
plying the Universslist pulpit here for
the sumper, completes his labors next
Sunday end will then return to his work
in Springfield, Macs. Under Mr. Con-
ner's charge a christening service was
held at East Calais last Sunday, and
several children were brought forward
for this beautiful sacrament
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

Let not the Vermont lieutenant gov.
ernorship be overlooked entirely.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-24

These are waggish days for the dog.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
WASHINGTON PREsBYTERY
Meeting IN BERWYN
Rev. A. I. Whites Intention to Quit
Rdverside for New York to
Be Discussed.

Routine business occupied the ses-
sion OF the Presbytery Of Washington
held in the Berwyn, Md, Presbyterian
Church today. There was a large at
tendance Of clergy Of the dsnomina-
ton from this city and the churches
OF tho organization in territory con-
tiguous to the city.
Elder Harvey 8. Irwin of the New
York, Avenue Presbyterian Church, who,
during the summer has been organic
ing a Presbyterian congregation at
Idylwood. Fairfax county. Va. report
ed progress. He said that congrega-
tion has been gathered together, a site
for a proposed church secured and that
are now being made for
the erection Of a church building.
The dissolution of the pastoral relations
between Rev. A. L. White and the River
dale, Md, Presbyterian Church. 1t Is un-
derstood, will be discussed later in the
day. The pastor. 1t is said, has received
a call to a New York church.
A distinct feature Of the meeting last
evening was the address by Rev. Henry
L. Hellyer. who recently returned from
the European war zone and who gave q
number Of interesting experiences while
there.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
PROPOSED MEXICAN REFORMS.
Carranza's List Made Public With
His Resignation.

MEXICO CITY, October 6.-Gen.
Venustiano Carranza proposed the fol-
lowing reforms for Mexico in the
statement which he submitted last
week, when offering his resignation to
conference of constitutionalist gen.
erals and governors:
Assurance of municipal liberty;
division of national lands and of lands
which the government may purchase
from large holders; appropriation of
lands in the vicinity of municipalities
of 500 population or more, the proceeds
to be used in erecting schools, markets
and courthouses; obliging all large
business interests to pay weekly and
in coin all their employees: Limitation
Of hours of labor and of Sunday work;
workmen compensation. laws for in
juries; just taxation of land; tariff
laws intended to help the poorer
classes; importation of necessities such
as the country does not cultivate, and
reformation of banking laws to permit
the establishment of state banks"
Gen. Carranza proposes giving the
marriage contract a civil character. at
the same time taking away all undue
intervention of state officials: estab-
lishment of absolute divorce laws
when both parties consent, and the
general betterment of the working
classes.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
DESCRIBE BRITAM'S FEARS.
German Newspapers Tell Of "Trem'
bling" Of Britishers.

ROME, via Paris. October &.-The
German newspapers continue to print
items Of news sent them from Eng
land. One Of the latest papers received
here from the German capital contains
the following:
TT Is difficult to say whether the
Britishers tremble more In fear of an
enemy below the water or in the air,
after the exploit Of the German sub
marine of the Hook Of Holland. Now
that foggy weather Is beginning and
as the German submarines and torpedo
boats can steal out and attack big Eng
lish battleships. which are visible a
mile away. and be Off before they are
seen, the prudence of the British SAIL
ors Is growing daily.
"As to danger from the air. Zeppelins
are expected everywhere. London 10
kept at night in semi darkness, in the
fear that the city may be made q target
for the enemy's airshtps.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
McC0MBS TOO BUSY.
Declines to Be Considered for New
York State Chairmanship.

NEW YORK, October civilian r.
McCombs. chairman of the democratic
national committee. late yesterday def
nitely declined to have his name con-
sidered as democratic state chairman
by the state committee. In a statement
announcing his declination Mr.. Nc
Combs said:
II cannot accept the chalrmanshfp OF
the state committee Of New York be-
cause of the fact that ] am deeply en-
gagged in the general congressional
election and I do not feel justified in
concentrating my efforts on single
state 1 WILL however. render every
possible assistance to the democratic
ticket in New York, and expect TO be
at the campaign headquarters as much
as NV time will allow. to assist in
whatever capacity possible"
President Wilson expressed his
Rratification over the announcement
of William F. McCombs. chairman Of
the democratic national committee.
that he preferred not to accept the
chairmanship of the democratic state
committee of New York. Speaking OF
this action of Mr.. McCombs the Prest.
"In my Judgment Mr.. McCombs has
done the right thing. 1t would not
be wise for the national chairman to
withdraw his attention from the ma
tjonal campaign to conduct the cam.
paign in a single state"
Evening star., 1914-10-06
BURLES0N'S COTTON PLAN
FINDS DISFAVOR IN HOUSE
Steenerson Wants Facts About Pro-
posed Change From
Jute Twine.

The decision OF Postmaster General
Burleson to help the "buy-a-bale-of-
cotton movement" by substituting cot
ton cord for 1ute twine throughout the
postal service Of the country has not
met with unanimous favor in Congress.
and Representative Steeneraon OF Min
nesota today expressed his disapproval
by the introduction Of two resolutions
Of inquiry.
One of the resolutions contains a copy
Of a newspaper clipping announcing
the fact that there is q movement on
foot to substitute cotton for Jute. and
the resolution directs that the Post
master General be directed to inform
the House:
whether he has given any order or
direction giving preference in the pur-
chase of supplies for the Post Office De-
partment to any domestic commodity
over an imported commodity at high
er price.
"By what authority, either statutory
or executive order or direction. pref
erence has been ordered or directed to
be given in the purchase of supplies to
cotton as against other fbers, such as
fax and hemp produced and manufac-
tured in the northern states Of the
United States"
The other resolution requests that
the President shall furnish the House
with all orders or directions permitting
a preference in ordering supplies for
one commodity over another.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
WINE SPARED BY WAR.
Grape Harvest in France Promises
Exceptionally Good Vintage.

LONDON. October d.-Telegraphing
from Epernay. France. the correspond
eut of the Times says:
THE sbbing Of the German invasion
has left the vineyards virtually un-
damaged. The labor question in con-
nection with the harvesting of the
grapes has been solved by the presence
Of numerous refugees from the north,
who are only too glad to earn the good
wages offered by the vineyard growers
In ordinary times the grapes, as
soon as harvested, are bought by the
big champagne makers for their press
es. During the present year. however
this has been impossible. owing to lack
Of transportation facilities. The grapes
are. therefore. being pressed by grow
ers themselves. and the juice will be
preserved in barrels until its delivery
,1Ssr to the Tine%aaezz yin. sass is possible. The
predicted that the wine this wear will
be Of excellent quality"
Evening star., 1914-10-06
ANTWERP GETS RELIEF
Attacks of Germans Are Said to
Have Slackened in Their
Intensity.

BORDEAUX. October 6. 4 p.m.-News
described as most encouraging" has
been received here from Antwerp. 1t
is said that the German attacks on
this place seem to be slackening some
what In intensity.
The German troops reported In the
Official announcement of this afternoon
to be near Lille, in the department OF
Nord. indicate. in the opinion of French
observers. that Germany has been
forced to draw on forces from Antwerp
to relieve the German right wing IN
France, which is>hard pressed by the
allies
It has been announced here by a
credible authority that Winston Spen-
Ger Churchill. first lord OF the British
admiralty. 10 now at Antwerp consult
ing with the Belgian general stan.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
Makes Plea for Harmony.
PRECAUTIONS ORDERED.
q. S. Diplomatic Agents to Avoid
Battlefield Danger Zones.

State Department officials have de-
cided that it is unwise for their agents
to remain within the danger zone OF
any European battlefield. Instructions
issued at the beginning of the war left
the question of personal safety to the
discretion of the diplomatic agents.
These, however. have now been modi-
fed and wherever there is a prospect
of danger the officers are required to
change their posts.
Orders to that effect have been sent
to Consul Peck at Tsingtau. China,
which port is besieged by the Japanese
forces. Similar instructions have
been cabled William Bordel, consul at
Rheims, France. who is reported to
have sought refuge from the German
guns in a wine cellar. 1t is planned
to repeat these orders in the future to
others of the service who may be
threatened by war dangers.
Evening star., 1914-10-06
FACES FOUR CHARGES.
Frederick Maske Also Reported to
Have Attempted Suicide.

Frederick Maske, twenty-one years
old, giving his address as River Road.
Md, was locked up at the ninth pre-
cinct station last night on charges of
cruelty to animals. fast
driving and discharging firearms on a
public road. The police report that
Maske attempted to strangle himself to
death with his necktie. He was taken
to Washington Asylum Hospital.
Maske was arrested on Bladensburg
road by Mounted Policeman D. w.
Smith. after a chase of more than two
miles. 1t is alleged that he fired one
shot from a revolver while seated in
his buggy. and that he drove the horse
in a manner to constitute cruelty. He
may be arratgned in Police Court to-
morrow.