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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
TOO MUCH DEFENSE TALK.
Senator Weeks for Better Army, Less
Publicity.

Washington, Dec. l2.--Decaring that
there has been too much publicity of
military affairs of the nation, Senator
Weeks of Massachusetts, in a speech in
the Senate yesterday opposed agitation
for special investigation OF military pre-
paredness, praised the strength and per
sonnet of the navy and urged the organ
ization of an army reserve. SENATE r
Weeks maintained that the army was in
sufficient and proposed its reorganization,
not for the purpose of increasing the per-
manent active army, but for the organ
ization of reserve corps which would
make available large forces of trained
soldiers at all times. "If the military ex-
perts are right" he said, "that the coun-
try needs a force Of 100000 trained men
supplemented by from 100000 TO 100000
volunteers to give il a reasonable chance
OF protection against a probable foe, and
that the 100000 men win b. needed at
once on the outbreak of war organized
as fighting machines-it would appear
that the defense provided at present by
Congress is inadequate and practically
worthless, and that the moneys srent on
this defense are largely wasted" Through
a reserve system, Senator Weeks main
tanned that a much larger trained army
could be maintained at less expense than
a permanent standing army now"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
PEACE RUMoRS PERSIST.
Negotiations Reported Begun in Rome
and Petrograd.

Chicago, Dec. l2-The Berlin CORE
spondent OF the Daily News sent the fol
lowing cable yesterday via London:
"The denials coming from all the war
ring nations that peace negotiations were
under way two weeks ago must not be
taken too seriously. These denals are
more likely to mean that the negotia
tons were suddenly broken off rather
than that they were never undertaken.
Although of courEe it is impossible to
speak with definite authority concerning
events OF such essential secrecy, | have
every reason TO believe that peace nego-
tiations were discussed between Germany
and France in Rome and between Ger
many and Russia in Petrograd.
AT whose instgation the parley with
the French was begun or on what basis it
was considered | am unable to learn ybut
probably the negotiations were more in
the nature of 'feeler' than anything
else The negotiations with Russia were
probably on the basis of some Russian
guaranty TO give up the long cherished
ambition to occupy Constantinople.
1T is easy TO deny that conversations
on this point have been held. but known
facts, such as Ambassador Cambon's
presence in Rome and Ambassador Flo
tow's private conversation with King Vic
tor Emmanuel Of Italy. indicate that pri-
vate information which il is impossible
to publish is reliable.
what progress these negotiations
made viii certainly not be known until
after the war. as they were suddenly
broken of by Germany. This was the d.
rect result Of a conference held between
won Bethmann- Hollweg and
the leaders Of the various political parties
preceding the recent meeting OF thu
Reichstag.
IAN the political leaders frankly told
he chancellor. II any informant is re-
liable. that the price Of peace today /
rould be- revolution in Germany, a. all /
he Germans are unwilling 10 make the /
.tupendous sacrifice which the war -
.osting without winning a decisive result 4
hereby. This feeling Of the German peo.
be, which undoubtedly was shared under
liacrent colors bv the English leaders.
makes immediate peace = question Of ex-
rene doubt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
XMAS TRUCE is OP-
POSED BY CARNEGIE
Declares 1t v ould Be Unchristianlike and
Immoral to Stop Fighting and Then
Begin Again After Holidays.

Washington, Dec. l2.-Andrew Carne.
gle, White House caller yesterday, ex-
pressed decided opposition to truce in
the European war during the Christmas
holidays. He declared that it would be
! unChristianlike and immoral to stop the
| fighting and then begin 1t again. He add
which adopted such suggestion was do
ing it sincerely.
Mr.. Carnegie, after attending meet
ing of the Carnegie institution, walked to
and from the White House through a
young snowstorm. The president was
out goling and Mr. Carnegie said he
probably would return to pay his re-
spects. He praised Mr.. Wilson's efforts
in behalf of peace.
Mr.. Carnegie gave it as his opinion
that the military caste in Germany was
responsible for the war, but that at the
time hostilities broke out the kaiser was
i'll and opposed to the war.
''The kaiser has told me that he took
the greatest pride in the fact that he
reigned for many years without being in
volved in war" said Mr.. Carnegie. "But
he was surrounded by ring of militar
lists who were eager for war at any
price"
Mr.. Carnegie said he hoped that the
world would be so Mortified over the war
that permanent peace would follow. He
said his peace foundation would continue
its work and that he believed, ultimate
~, international arbitration would settle
all disputes. He declared children should
be taught the horrors of war rather than
brought up to admire soldiers and their
deeds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

but she has in the past taken the lead in
submarine building. Some years ago she
abandoned the dreadnought policy to ac-
quire large numbers of submarines, but
IN the last two or three years has made
unusual exertions 10 repair her deficiency
IN dreadnoughts. England has overcome
this lead, and we are on that road, having
IN addition TO the 81 ships already men.
toned eight or more authorized by last
years bill, on which work will shortly
commence, and we are asking for eight or
more this year. which will swell our to-
tai TO at least 81 in the next three years.
Germany, with larger fleet than ours,
has less submarines, and Japan, with a
fleet smaller than ours in strength, only
half as many submarines.
What we have done, however, in sub.
marine construction is but an earnest OF
what must be done in the future. When
we shall have division of sea going sub
marines in commission, we will have add
ed to the battleship feet strong fight
ing unit which must be of large impor-
lance in any oversee operations.
AS far as the submarines themselves
are concerned, it is believed that ours are
on par with any in the world In the
appropriation made by the last Congress
two types for the first time were includ-
ed-one of high surface speed, to accom-
pany the fleet, and one for coast and har-
Dor defense. In the building of two such
distinct types we are in accord with what
foreign countries are doing, and subma-
rine fotillas in the future will probably
be composed of vessels of these two
types"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
TROOPS STAY IN COLORADO.
President confers with Seth Lows Strike
Commission.

Washington. Dec Withdrawal Of
the federal troops from the Colorado
strike zone has been emporarily halted
President Wilson received yesterday from
Governor Ammons Of Colorado a tele-
gram stating that for the present the
state authorities would prefer that the
troops remain
Ammons said the state officials are do
ING everything possible 10 get things in
shape that they may take over the main
tsnsnce Of order aud that he will notify
the president when they are ready Tn
al Colorado acts the president believes Il
viii he best 10 permit the federal troops
% control The affairs n the strike zone.
The president conferred Yesterday with
Secretary II labor Wilson snd the strike
commission beaded ~ Seth low Of the
American Civic Federation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
SCHOOL TEAM BEAT
GODDARD ALUMNI
Seminary Quintet Opened Basketball Sea.
son at Church Street Gymnasium,
Scoring % Points to IS for
the "Grads."

At Church street gymnasium last even
ing Goddard seminary won the game of
basketball from Goddard alumni by a
score of % to 10. Although it was the
initial game Of the season the hill team
showed good form both in playing the
floor and in shooting. At times the game
was slow but throughout it was close
enough to keep the interest of the audi
enee which numbered some over 100 per-
sons. Although the alumni showed ex-
cellent floor work and at times outclassed
their opponents in passing they failed TO
cage the ball as often.
1t was soon after the game opened that
a foul by the alumni allowed RED" Lou
den the opportunity of making the first
point OF the game. Soon after, Hub
Louden, Goddard's fast center, succeeded
in getting the first basket from the floor.
But the alumni were not to be left in the
background and they soon erened up mat
tiers. The first period ended with the
seminary one point in the lead. The
score was 10 to 2. In the second period
"Clar" Bishop OF the alumni replaced Far
reu at right guard. In this stage of the
game the seminary showed better form
than in the earlier part.
"Red" Louden, who played left for
ward, plainly outclassed everything in
the line of floor work of the evening but
did not succeed in getting the most bas-
kets. Fiske, the other forward of God. !
dard. did the best basket shooting. Gag
ing the ball four times during the game. |
For the alumni team Farrell and Aldrich !
were the best performers of the evening, |
the former securing four of the 10 points |
and also playing consistent game in
passing. Fouls made by the alumni team
counted much against them. for Il. Lou
den succeeded in making five out OF the
nine chances. In the latter part OF the
game manager Keefe of the Goddard
quintet made sensational shot from the
opposite end of the hall, which brought
hearty applause. The only basket made
by f. Louden was also worthy of note, it
being made from difficult angle of the
loor. The lineup;
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BATTED FOR 300 IN 1914
Brickley Has Scored 2s7 Football Points
for Harvard in Four Years-Baseball
Advanced as Panacea for War-Ridden
Europe-The Stadium Fever Grows.

A comparison of the official batting
averages Of the National league for thu
seasons of 1918 and 1914 developes some
interesting and puzzling features. In
Guiding all those players who participat
ed in any manner in Is or more games
each season the roster for this year shows
1873 names against 1888 II months ago
Notwithstanding this increase in the to-
tai number OF batters enrolled in the rec.
ords but Is of the 1914 hitters hammered
their way into the 300 or better ranks,
while in 1913 the select list included %
names.
When these lists are again reduced by
eliminating all those players who did not
participate in at least 80 games or APP
proximately one third OF the season. the
record shows that Ia batters qualified in
1913 to nine this season. JOf this number
but four, Daubert, Becker, Wheat and
Magee appear in both lists. Whether
the pitching which the batters faced dur
ing 1918 was better than a year ago or
a sort of sympathetic slump existed In
the National league il Is impossible TO
state but the fact remains that a mum
Der Of those who batted their way into
the 800 class in 1913 could not duplicate
{ he feat during the past summer.
Cravath OF the Philadelphia club hit
.34l in 1913 and POS in 1914. Niox of
Pittsburg dropped from 81 70 .265; Zim-
norman of Chicago from .Sl3 to 296
Chief Movers Of New York from 3l2 90
PSF; Lobert Of Philadelphia from 800 20
275 and Wagner of Pittsburg from 800
10 252 This was the first time since
1897 that Wagner dropped below 800. /
Iui this was not surprising in the case
y Honus. for like other batting heroes Of
he past. Wagner was AZ last forced 20
NV 10 the all powerful arm Of Father
Time For the period from 1897 TO 1913
Wagner had a grand average Of
34I His highest mark was $50 made
n 1900 and his lowest 800. made in 1918.
Another peculiar feature il that three
# the four PLAYERS who figure in the 800
r better class for both seasons increased
heir averages while all around them the
eavy hitters were dropping below their
at years performances. Jake Daubert.
he cham pion batter Of the league for
pl3 and 1914. fell from 850 10 .22a. but
q was the exception TO the general rule
Z the quartet.
Reals Rocker raised bic 1913 average of
nc to s25 zach Wheat gained ~ points
y batting. alg in place Of 30l and Sher-
God Mage moved NJ from 500 70 sl4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

The stadium fever continues to spread
throughout the land. Philadelphia and
Chicago civic associations are now dis
cussing the feasibility of erecting inn
mense structures capable of seating l00,-
900 spectators. 1t is the idea of those
fostering the plans that stadiums of this
size can be used for many purposes, such
as big football games, track meets, psg
eants, choral festivities and military dis
plays. The estimated cost ranges from
81 100000 to S2,000,0O0 and the receipts.
on paper at least. are expected to equal
all disbursements in the course of few
years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

alumnus who has spent -ome years
abroad. In a letter to the Harvard alum
nj weekly, he writes:
my idea of the best cure for this war
condition would be more baseball | be-
lieve that if they had had a regular base
ball league in Europe, with Berlin, Paris,
London, Vienna, Antwerp, etc, partici-
pating, as well as minor league taking
in Belgrade, Brussels and a few other
such places, the fans would never have
tolerated the breaking out of this war
during the baseball season, and If they
had postponed it until the worlds series
was over it would have given them all
time to cool off, and they probably would
not have had any war. They say that
baseball has done more to civilize the
than the American army, con-
stsbulsries and missionaries put togeth-
pr"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
SUCH A FRESH
CLEAN SENSATION

in the mouth after you take a Dys.pep-
let. Just try one. Crush il between
your teeth and swallow it slowly. You
can almost Immediately feel its benefi'
cal effect. Your stomach seems to say;
That's just the help | needed for my
big task OF digestion" ys-pep-lets
sweeten and strengthen the stomach,
prevent sourness and gas imitation and
promote the natural functions. In no
other way can you ensure so much stom-
ach comfort as by buying and using a
ten-cent box OF Dys-pep-lets.-Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

The sergeant look here. before
vou're SERVED out VITA your uniform
world lstter skip dgsn b. the wash
houses and Get = bath
TIRE recruit Wotf ] come ore 10 -
SOLDIER not bloomfn' mermaid
London Opinion
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12
NOT TO SELL GERMAN SHIPS.
American Line Keeps Vessels II
American Ports.

Amsterdam. Dec. IL Announcement is
made here that the Hamburg American
line has issued = statement that il does
not intend 70 sell any q its ships now IN
American ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

Speaking Of records and averages
hrines 81 mind the fact that Charles "a.
vard Brickipr. Tho captain ~ the Hsr.
yard university team ~ 1914 wiii leave
quite forne fgures behind him when BE- i
rraHuatef nat spring Rnekiey since ~
entered Harvard as e freshman IN 1911
bna piled ~ pa points FOR ths Crimson.
81 q whirh we're msde IN ths freshman
sierpn and TIE faiaurf as q VARSITY rlsv-
o. During So tirtf Fanrs that Frirkiar
riaFed On fhe VARSITY fieren Harvard
tsauss Scored 80 r1nts ~ uhidH b.
maas R2E u tirw e the fat tliat ~
figured IN bet tuo ~ ths rins ranlHs ~
the laIs srhefrls. iis rfrars b an tise
mere rsrnaFtaf1e u d had mn tsaf far
Sc h8task ~ afs1s.nEiaftis snf ~ foligu-
inc rrarnfira early 81 rirfois a Be- rnifr
l7Ealr that nri-tieY wurii have searr5
Fra-f fhnr Ea rsr eaft 81 the permits mafs
fr tfr Crfmanr taar.s a. 1912 1913 fHfa
3 r. IL fis rser8 rfirf fsrinus. ulH e.
f-rf q hirt ruart 81 wli.h futurH fauf
iaH Starr enn arm
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-12-12

The score-Goddard %, Alumni IS.
Referee Bartlett. Umpire Stuart. Time
Two l5.minute periods Timer-Dow.
Baskets from the floor Fiske 4, ". Lou.
den 3, Farrell 2 r. Louden, Keefe, Aid.
rich. Carroll Baskets from fouls-E.
Louden 5, Aldrich I.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
DEX TER.

The members of Silver Lake En-
campment, l. o. O. r, entertained
pleasantly at their rooms on Grove
street Friday evening. The guests were
the members of Plymouth Lodge, l..
o. o. F., and OF Martha Washington
Rehekah Lodge. No. Is, |. o. O. L. A
fine musical and literary entertainment
was carried out, under the direction of
Ed Billiard of the Encampment, at
odd Fellaws hall. Then the company
adjourned to the Grange hall, where
Benefits Orchestra of Newport fur
nished music for a dance. Ice cream
and cake were served 4 large number
We're present and the affair was re-
ported to be one of the most pleasant
frG ternal affairs of the season.
Jack Farrell, a mill hand, died sud-
denly Sunday afternoon in a room at
the Dexter House the result OF self
administered overdose Of q drug. Far
rell had been employed in local wool
en- mills but had recently been in SAM
gerv.lle and Guilford, coming to Dex-
ter probably Saturday. Sunday aft
ernoon he went 70 the Dexter House
and asked Proprietor Davis about 2
p. VI. to allow him TO use Il room,
saying that he was i'll and required
sleep. Farrell was without funds. He
was given a room and shortly after
wards the heavy breathing of the
man attracted attention. He was
found in an unconscious condition. DIR.
w. A. Bumps was summoned hut the
man was past all medical aid. soon ex-
pirins. But little is known of Farrell.
though it is thought that he had a
brother in or near Providence, r. I.
The remains will be placed i'll the re-
ceiving tomb at Mt. Pleasant TO await
a claimant.
Funeral services for the late Frank
Harris, member of the Senior class
of the High school, were conducted
Sunday afternoon from the Methodist
church. Rev. II. 4. Sherman offlciats
ing. The services were largely attend
ed, the members of the Senior class
attending in a body and escorting the
remains to the tomb at Mt. Pleasant
cemetery. Many other students from
the High school attended. The bear
ers were classmates of the deceased,
Clifford Call, Carl Gordon. Howard
Widdoes and Joseph Rand. Three duets
were rendered by Misses Widdoes and
Morgr:dge. The casket was literally
buried in floral offerings from the
classmates and friends of the deceased.
The death Of the young man cast a
decided gloom over the school and
among his other friends in town. Three
years ago Fred arrived in town in
pitiahle condition from i'll treatment,
cold and exposure at his home in Tur-
ner and on his way here, the Journey
having been made afoot His condi-
ton appealed to the sympathy Of Dep
uty Sheriff Edward j. McKenney who
took him to his home where he since
remained. entering school and winning
honors as well as friends. Death
came Unexpectedly from heart trouble.
although on account of i'll health he
had been forced to leave school sew
eral weeks previous.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
CANAAN

Miss Susie Holt is at home from
vacation.
Simon Rowell has sold his farm at
South Canaan to Frank Cross, who
will at once take possession. Mr..
Rowell contemplates purchasing a
home in Pittsfield.
Mrs. Eunice Church has bought the
Albert Burrill place and moved last
week. H. E. Crocker, who purchased
Mrs. Church's residence. is moving in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Williams are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the ar
rival of a daughter.
Lester Nelson and little daughter of
Naples, Me-, visited his brother Carl
last week.
Mrs. Grace Weeks has been the
guest the past week Of Mrs. Flay Dilla
Harris
The three-act comedy presented at
Town hall Tuesday evening By West
Pittsfield talent was well attended and
all speak highly of the entertainments
Forty couples participated in the dance
Which followed. Music by Hunters
Orchestra of Pittsfield. !.
Mrs. Frank Penney, who has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mabel
Harris, returned Saturday to Orono. Z.
Mrs. John Harris and son Walter
returned to Fairfield Sunday. after a
short visit with her brothers, Charles
and Elwood Jewell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Burrill of Ran
gor were in town several days last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Order Of Notice Thereon.

District of Maine, IS.
On this 21st day of March. A. D. 1914,
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be
had upon the same on the LIST day OF
May A. ID. 1914, before said Court at
Portland. in said District, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in Daily Kennebec Journal,
newspaper printed In said District.
and that all known creditors, and other
persons In interest, may appear at the
said time and place. and show cause. II
any they have. why the prayer of said
petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at
their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale.
Judge of the said Court, and the seal
thereof, at Portland, in said District, on
the 21st day Of March A, p; 1914
IL. ST. JAMES r.. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
Attest; JAMES E. HEwEY. Clerk:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
sankrupt's Petition for Discharge.
In the matter of

In the matter of
Edgar II. Pennman. In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the
District Court OF the United States for
the District of Maine.
Edgar H. Penniman of Winthrop In
the County of Kennebec, and State of
Maine, in said District, respectfully rep
resents. that on the nth day of October.
last past, he was duly adJudged bankrupt
under the Acts of Congress relating to
bankruptcy: that he has duly surren-
dered all his property and rights of
property. and has fully complied with all
the requirements of said Acts and of the
orders of Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. That he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankruptcy Acts.
except such debts as are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 27th day Of February. A.
D. 1914
EDGAR II. PENNIMAN.
Bankrupt.
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SALESMAN wANTED-FoR THE

mast twenty-five years this company mas
been making an exclusive line OF nis,i
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celluloid and calendars for the use OF
Bankers, Real Estate and insurance
Agents, Merchants, Manufacturers, eye;
Our new and complete lines for 1918
selling are now ready and in the hands
OF our statesmen throughout the country.
We are not represented In TINS imine-
diate vicinity, and will consider applica-
lions Tor this and adjoining counties
from men of ability who are prepared 10
devote their entire time to the WORK on
a strictly commission basis of compensa-
ton which provides an opportunity Tor
hard workers to derive a very comfor-
table income. We want men VINO nave
had some selling experience either as
outside statesmen or as merchants. men
who understand the principles of high
class business dealings and who com
mand the respect and confidence OF the
people of this community. Consult either
Dun or Bradstreet's as to our CONNER.
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Interested write us fully of your past
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more than six acres of floor space, ana
we are the largest concern in the world
selling Art Calendars and advertising
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Harborside GRANGE

Grange met March II. with about go
present One name was balloted upon.
and one candidate was instructed in
First and Second degrees. After re-
cess the lecturer presented a long and
interesting program. Next Wednesday
there will be work in the Third and
Fourth degrees. with chowder. Z