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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-04-07
LIFE OF JOHNSONS WHITE WIFE WRECKED
WHEN WILLARD SMASHED NEGROS JAW

when the battle went past the fiji
teenth round and Willard still was
battling the champion, Johnson's
smile changed to seriousness and
with the look came the strange re-
Election of awe into the now pale face
of the girl in the ringside box.
When she was the wife of Jack
Johnson, champion, she was the CEN
ter of attraction. AS the wife. of
plain Jack Johnson, dethroned negro
fighter, she would be an outcast and
the subject of -ostracism. These
thoughts, l know, ran through her
mind as round by round Willard prov
ed Johnson was not the Johnson of
Reno days. H..
Then came the twentieth round.
Into the eyes of Johnson there crept
the look which shows when a man is
in the last ditch-before the firing
squad. Jack Johnson, master of ring
craft, conqueror of Jeffries, knew his
Waterloo was approaching. He was
battling against his master and
thinking now only of the miserable
white girl who had left her own race
to cast her lot with the glamour of
his life. He sent for Promoter Cur
ley.
Curley arrived at the end of the
twenty-second round. Johnson
leaned from his corner and whis-
pered: ~-..
Take my wife to the gate, Jack;
I'm going fast and hdon't want her
to see the finish if 1 am to be knock
ed out"
When all that is said against John
son is totalled in the ledger of life,
want to place to his credit that one
act. In the dizzy avalanche of blows
showered upon him by Willard his
real thoughts were for his wife, and
as Curley led her, downcast, discour-
aged and fearful, from the arena she
knew the doom of her pitiful romance,
and sodden life had been sealed.
Of h.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

ders-in-ehef with the minimum Of
wounds to the feeling Of the relieved per-
sons and with the slightest degree Of
furry in army circles in general. Closely
following the example in France in yir-
tually deposing Joffre as commander on
the western front, Great Britain now am
nounces that Field Marshal Sir John
French has been transferred to the posi-
ton of commander in chief of the arm
les in the United Kingdom. while Gem
eral Sir Douglas Haig assumes direct
command of the vast British army fac
ing the Germans on the western front.
In effect, the positions to which both
Joffre and French have been relegated,
correspond to the chair Of the emeritus
professor in an American college, place
selected as a mark OF distinction for
faithful work but meaning that the per-
sons thus honored have become too old
for active service. Joffre and French are
both considerably advanced in years and
each has been given nearly IL months in
which to whip the strongly entrenched
Germans, herculean task, to be sure,
and their united efforts have failed of
signal achievement other than to hold
back the Germans and to make occasion
al "nibbles" into the German line. France
and Great Britain are now asking more
than "nibbles." Possibly that demand
explains why Joffre and Sir John French /
nave been deposed almost simultaneously /
IN favor Of younger and more dashing
leaders. The change may indicate that
'tforts are being put forth to make
offensive in the springtime,
n just as soon as the conditions of the
yround win warrant In the meantime
he new leaders will be able to fit them
elves into their positions and to accus-
ON themselves to the changed conditions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

Special Saturday Christmas gloves at
Naughan's.
Noticei All kinds OF stove repairs at
r. A. Prindle 4 Co.'s Pearl street.
Imperfect diamonds are not the best /;
see the perfect blue-white stones at
Burr's.
William G. Edwards of Merchant street
s assisting in the Red Cross pharmacy
during the holidays.
j. II. Allen returned last evening to
his home In Springfield. Mass. after
passing week with friends in the city.
Mrs. William Mcfarland of Washing
ton street left this morning for Boston.
where she will visit relatives until after
the holidays. She will be Joined az
Christmas by DIR. Mcfarland.
The condition Of DIR. w. ID. Reid. who
Is confined to his home on South Main
street by an attack OF rheumatism, is
somewhat improved
Rev. $. A. jackson. who was in the
city "Wednesday 10 ofliciate at the M
neral Of James Grant Of Wells River.
former resident Of Barre. returned YES.
terday 10 his home In Lowell. Mass.
Mrs. Milne, the sister Of the deceased.
and her son, George who were called 10
Wells River BY Mr.. Grants illness. have
gone back TO their home in Toronto, ont.
News has been received in Barre Of
the birth Of a daughter. weighing eight
pounds 70 Mr. and Mrs. William White.
head Of Somervillc, Mass. Wednesday.
Dec. Is, Mrs. Whitehead viii h. .emem.
bered Ia Barre a. Miss Ruth Draper a
former resident Of this city, and her
was for several years a machin
~ here
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

the policies of the nation, both internal
and external; his will is the guiding
factor; his word il practically absolute
Like most rulers of monarchial govern
ments, he is rooted and grounded in the
ancient doctrine Of conquest and ag-
qrandisement, he is brought up in the
school Of international intriguej he is
bent on making his reign notable in the
long line of the dynasty. And all the
time he shapes the destinies of the ma
tion in so far as it is possible for human
effort to shape them. Yet the world is
told again and again by theorizers what
purpose is in this war. Those
theerizers presume TO read the innermost
thoughts Of the royal head OF the nation,
to discern clearly his deep, underlying
to understand the international
intrigue that i engaged in by that ruler.
They undoubtedly do reflect quite clearly
the common thought Of the day in Ger.
many as a whole and they represent the
trend of ideas; but at the same time
they reckon without the fact that Ger
many is saddled with power which ex-
,reises dominating influence over the
thought, ideas and ideals Of the hard
German people. The world
would be quite ready TO trust the Ger 4
nan people II the German people were
he ruler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

The onlookers who cried "Let en- burn"
street in Montpelier was endangered by
fire probably did not for the moment
place themselves in the position of own
er or tenant of the building, or, indeed,
OF the insurance company. Had they
placed themselves in such position for
the moment they never would have made
such needless, not to say unkind. re-
mark.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17
THE GERMAN PEOPLE AND THEIR
RULER.

The pro-German supporters in the
United States who are defending the ac-
ton Of Germany as carried out at the
outset OF the war are apparently arguing
on the supposition that the fatherland is
ia democracy Of free ideas and umre-
strained rule OF the people, much as the
United States is and has been ever since
its founding. So they attempt to define
Germany's desires and aims as if the
destiny OF the nation were solely in the
hands Of the people. They overlook the
fact that Germany's government is still
modelled after the weakening theory OF
the "diyine right Of kings and that one
of those kings still stands at the head OF
the nation and exercises complete domi-
nation. A single royal family presumes
to own" Germany and does exercise
virtually the prerogatives Of sole own
er. The head of this royal family shapes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17
As a BOstonian Sees Us.

Editor. Times;-Will you kindly allow
a Bostonian to state he has found IN this
city the latest way Of running a trolley
On the n O'Clock trip leaving South Main
street to-day there was nobody ON the
car except the conductor and be was run.
ming az motorman and ] presume tried
10 collect fares tif there were any pas
sengcrs) az the same time. Mr.. Editor,
that fellow must BE- pretty capable Of do
ing two things at once.
Henry F. lMnt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

1t is pleasing to note that along with
the publicity given to athletic achieve
ment, a little printers ink is devoted to
the case of q Phillips Exeter senior who
attained perfect mark in every study
for year, 1t is said to be the first
time in the history OF the academy that
such an honor has been attained; and il
is indeed an honor of great distinction.
Hauld Van Anda, the name Of the stu
dent, seems to indicate that he is of for
eign extraction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

All the world is more on less akin
here in little Vermont, far away from
the scene Of the war, people are holding
benefits for the Belgians, engaging in
card parties to raise funds for the Serb
ians and collecting for the Polish people.
The world is very small sphere when
girdled by the bond of sympathy in dis
tress.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17
TALK OF THE TOWN
,,;stmas umbrellas at Fits.

Christmas umbrellas at Fits
Christmas handbags. Knights.
Railroad watches, n and 23-iewel, at
cut prices. Burr's Jewelry Store.
Mrs. Guy Wilson OF Bethel, accom-
panied by her young son, is visiting her
daughter, Miss Gladys Wilson OF East
street, for a short time.
The Presbyterian choir win meet for
rehearsal tonight at 1880 O'Clock. 1t i
important that every member be present,
"a Christmas music will be taken up.
After the regular communication OF
Granite lodge, No 80, F. and A. NJ tins
evening. DR. f. H. Bailey Of Graniteville
viii give talk on his motor trip across
the continent last summer.
The children of the Presbyterian sun
day school are asked TO meet in the YES
try Of the church Saturday afternoon at
3.l5 O'Clock for rehearsal Of Christmas
exercises. A large attendance is desired.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17
WHEN TONGUE is COATED

your liver is torpid and Ii affecting
your stomach and bowels. To rouse
your liver. take KS Ittie. pureig vege-
table and in-all-ways satisfactory
Hoods pills. They relieve biliousness,
constipation, all liver Ills. DO not irrl-
tate. nor grippe. Price 25c., Of druggists
ar G. I. Hood Co. Lowell. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

Henry Ford has found out what a cruel
being a British news censor can be.
Henry never ran up against such blank
stonewall in his life.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

Ford ought to feel recompensed for his
trip to Europe-there's peace after the
long baseball war in the United States.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

No need to ask the Eastman Kodak
employees to look pleasant when 81 ,oOO,-
900 in dividends stares them in the face.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

The new British commander in the
western zone is a Scotchman. Hence
there is reason to expect some fighting
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

Leather bags and purses at Fits
See Abbott's display Of ladies' waists.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

As the days continue to shorten, the
fire zone in Vermont continues to broad
en-.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

General Retreat seems to be in com
mand of the allied forces in the Balkans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

COMMANDERS EMERITUS.
Great Britain and France have both
found way to depose their comman-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-12-17

Along with the cold wave, Maine gets
wave of crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
FRENCH

Paris, Dec, S.-The following official
communica ton was issued by the war
office tonight.
''lntermittent cannonadinc has &C
CURED at divers points Of the front.
In the region of Roye we effectively
shelled a German battery marked by
as near Dancourt.
AT Les Epargcs there was mine
fighting. group of enemy workers
was buried by the explosion Of one Of
our mines.
The Belgian official communication
rea DIS: Several artillery actions Of
slight importance have occurred on
the User frontier We Silenced an en-
envy battery north of DiXmude and
prevented the consolda ton Of the
German trenches in the direction Of
Woumen'
Army Of the East: Since the lis
communication. the BulEarians have
carried out al different points along
our front violent attacks all of which
have been repuIsed with heavy losses
70 the enemy. The fighting continues
in front of our bridsehead at Ora dec
on the Nardar river"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
OFFICIAL
REPORTS
BRITISH

London, Dec. "a British "fflrial
communication made public tonight
says:
Bad weather has limited activity
in the air. but our airmen have been
able 10 do useful work. Two machines
which went on d reconnaissance on
the fifth have not returned.
AS the result Of q successful little
enterprise in the region south IF Ar
ras a small party Of our men entered
a German trench and homharded the
occupants. successfully Withdrawing
after completing their mission.
The destruction Of the enemyS par
apets and wire entanglements at va
rious points on the front Of our artil-
lery continues.
in reply to successful bomhard-
ment of the enemy's position near
Pilleem on the eighth, the enemy
shelled Ypres and area north heavily.
but did little damage west of Fricourt
we exploded large mine with success
on the fifth. Yesterday near GivenChy
an enemy mine buried TWO Of our men
who were suffocated.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
AS We GROW OLDER

our minds are quite as active as in
former years but our strength does not
respond when we need it most; perhaps
the kidneys are weak, the liver torpid,
rheumatic pains or stifened joints
beset US, and We cannot easily throw
of the colds that winter brings.
What we need is the rich cod liver oil
in SCOTS Emulsion to renew the blood
andcarry strengthto every organ Of the
body, whileits glyoerine soothes the res
piratory tract, and its hypophosphites
strengthen the excitable nerves.
SCOTS Emulsion is a scientific oil
food, of unusual benefit to those past
fifty years-particularly during the
colder seasons, it imparts warmth and
creates strength. One bottle will prove
its worth. No alcohol or harmful drugs.
Scott & Bovine, bloomfield. NJ. l5-5e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
PRES. ELLIOTT
EXPLAINS POLICY
ON REAL ESTATE

Boston. Dec. 9.-The policy or the New
York. New Haven & Hartford Railroad
regarding its real estate holdings in Bos-
ton ana their value were discussed TO-DAY
at the continuation Of the general inquiry
by the public service commission into the
finances Of the company.
President Howard Elliott said that il
was the genera policy Of the company TO
sell properties no, needed for railroad
purposes. Various parcels Of land in Bos-
tor were mentioned but in nearly every
instance eiihe" President Elliott or the
New Hayen's real estate experts claimed
that the company had not as Vet re-
ceived what il considered fair offer
Vice President F. q. Buckland SAID
that the company believes that the New
YORK connecting railroad would be of
great value to the New Haven. Mr.. Buck
land in response 10 questions sand that
he knew Of no agreement whereby the
New Haven is bound to take over the
remainder Of the stock il the Rutland
Railroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
INQUIRIES FAIL
CONCERNING THE
STR MINNESOTA

On Board Yacht Nenetia, III Mexican
Waters, by wireless TO San Diego, Cal.
Dec. +.-W hatever mystery surrounded
the disabling OF the boilers of the pI-
linn liner Minnesota, en- route from Seat
tie TO London, remained unrevealed to-
night to those aboard the wreckins
steamer Iaqua, which is towing her, and
10 newspaper men aboard the Nenetia,
the private yacht of John b. Spreckels.
which reached the Minnesota today some
$50 miles south of San Francisco. Efforts
OF newspaper men 10 communicate with
Capt Thomas GarliCk brought no re-
Spouse. nor could information be obtain
ed from any member of the crew. a
mega phoned inquiry as 10 the truth OF a
report that one member of the crew is
sand to have remarked in Seattle that
the Minnesota would never reach Lon
don brought in reply a gesture from a
man on the Minnesota, who waved to-
ward the vessels hold.
Capt. Michel of the laqua told the AS
ISOLATED Press representative that Capt.
Garlck had refused to tell him anything
III regard to the situation aboard and
also declined TO name the port TO which
the Minnesota was 10 be taken.
The Minnesotas port engine was work.
ing today The tug Dauntless was assist
ing the laqua and the weather was good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10

Washington. Dec. 9,-The admins
ira lion merchant marine bill proha-
bly, will not be introduced in either
branch Of Congress before the first OF
the year. This became known tonight
after a long conference between Sec
retaries McAdoo and Redfield, Sena-
tors Fletcher and Simmon. Rep. Alex
ander. chairman of the House mer-
chant marine committee. and solicitor
Thurman Of the department Of ccm-
merce who drew the bill Details Of the
measure were discussed al length and
il was said there was complete agree
ment on its general terms
American Crews
Much attention was given 10 the pro-
visions in regard TO the manning Of
vessels by Americans about which
there has been no final decision. II
was pointed out in the conference that
while such provision was desired in
order that an adequate naval reserve
may be built up, the exclusive en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10

70 DNtlnued from rage cnei
plans for the itinerary and preliminary
procedure of Henry Fords party of peace
advocates We're announced today. Al
Christiania. Norway, the party will re-
main three days and Norwegian dele
gates viii he selected by the expedient
of sending out Invitations broadcast
was done in the United States. A spe-
yial train will be dispatches to Sto .hholm
10 recruit and transport Swedish DELE
gates. and another special train Will
bring Danish delegates from Copenha-
gen.
Hague 10y rail provided Mr.. Ford can
obtain permission to pass through Ger
many. He will agree to a nonstop train
if the Germans will only grant permits
sion to traverse the country.
At The Hague. Dutch. Spanish and
Swiss members are expected to Join the
party and with their arrival permanent,
organization will be attempted with
view TO bringing peace TO the warning
nations.
After a stormy start which caused
much delay. the Oscar II was making
good progress today though she viii!
probably be four days late reaching
Christiania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
PEACE COUNCIL
DENUNCIATION
OF ALLEGATION

New York. Dec. 9.-The executive
committee of Labor's National Peace
Council. the organization accused by
United states Attorney Snowden Mar
shall of having been financed by Ger
man money TO instigate strikes in mu-
milton factories issued a statement to-
DAY denouncing the charge as SANDER
Gus and libellous.
resolution passed by the commit
tee instructs Former Congressman II.
Robert Fowler. general counsel, TO
take all legal steps to defend the
FOOD name of the council and bring 10
justice those who have maliciously as
sailed its honor and good name
The resolution praises Henry Ford
as the great American philanthropist.
denounces any increase in the United
States army and declares that the
council will continue its work in be-
half Of peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
AGREEMENT ON THE MERCHANT
Marine BILL BUT NOT LIKELY OF
INTRODUCTION BEFORE JANUARY
Democratic Leaders Frame New Measure in
Long Conference Thursday-No De-
cision in Regard to Manning

ployment of Americans on vessels m
the Pacific trade would make compe-
tition with foreign merchantmen al
most out OF the question. This point
will be gone into thoroughly by all
those present at the conference and
another meeting will be held, probably
next week
The provisions for the regulation or
steamships were virtually approved as
written. The proposed shipping board
would be clothed with power to regu-
late rates OF American ships just as
the Interstate Commerce Commission
regulates those of railroads.
To control the rates of foreign ships
which trade from United States ports,
provision has been made that all ships
using American ports shall be requir-
ed to secure revocable licenses from
the shipping board. With such lever
in its hands, il is felt the board can
keep rates down to a reasonable basis
on traffic originating in this country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
ITALIAN

Rome, Via London. Dec 9.-The follow
ing Official statement was issued today
by Italian army headquarters:
Al several places along the front the
enemy artillery endeavored to interrupt
our concentration works. but the exact
fire Of our batteries nuliifed their efforts
In the Montenero zone covered by a
thick fog the enemy penetrated one of
our entertainments on the Nodil spur but
were Immediately driven out by counter
attack.
In the Monte San Michele sector on
the Carso in the course of q minor Of
fensive operation we took from the en-
envy Il prisoners, including three oni-
GERS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
RUSSIAN

Petrograd via London, Dec. s.--Eussian
army headquarters today gave out the
following lofficial statement
AT several points on the Rjca front
our artillery silenced enemy batteries
South of Ikskul the Germans sent as
phyxiating gas into our trenches. on the
Dvnsk front they attempted several
times 70 leave their trenches 10 attack
but were forced to return BY our infan-
try fire. There has been no change on Tn.
rest Of the front
The situation In the Caucasus remains
unchanged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10
STUDENT MENTE
IS HELD IN $1,000
TO AWAIT TRIAL

New York Dec. 9-Anton f. Mente.
the young Austrian in whose room de
tectives found large quantity of chem
reals and eNplos YES, was held in s100G bail
today for trial lie is held on the technt-
cal charge OF violating the tenement
house Law il having explosives in his
room without PERMISSION.
In his own behalf Mente testified that
as a student he had the chemicals i'll his
room for eXperu entail purposes. lie de
MED thst they were intended TO destroy
Allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-10

had borne the brunt of the fighting and
had then been abandoned by Russia
Serbia. then. had received her reward
from Russia because the Serbian van
guard had, advanced against Austria
Hungary. the chancellor declared but
today Bulgarian flags are floating over
re-conquered Bulgarian soil Serbia has
been crushed and thus one more small
country has been sacrificed for the in
terest Of the allies
The Danube is now free, the chancel-
!or said and the Turkish positions in
the Dardanelles are now nrmer than
ever before. although Mr.. AsQuith last
summer proclaimed their imminent fall.
The chancellor referred 10 attempts
Of the Entente powers TO prove their
position in the Balkans by threats
against Greece. He said the very ma
tions which had raised cry against
'PruSsian militarism' now threaten the
Greek government with the power Of
the British navy Having adopted this
attitude. they could not consistently
continue 10 pretend that Germany had
acted IMPROPERLY in invading Belgium.
Military Situation
Discussing the military situation, the
chancellor stated that German forces
held strong advanced positions in Rus
STA and that French and British al
iempts to break through the western
FRONT had failed. notwithsta the
numerical superiority OF Germanys OPP
ponents there. oh The Austro-ltalian
front he said the Austrian and Hun
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CRAIG REDMON
IN NEW RECORD
FOR SWIMMING

Chicago, Dec. "a new worlds
swimming record for the 60-foot
plunge is claimed today for Craig
Redmon. a 2S0-pound athlete Of the
University of Chicago.
Competing against the Chicago Ath-
letic Association team last night. Red
mon plunged the distance in 10 IA,
two-fifths of a second faster than the
former worlds mark.