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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
A FAMINE
IN CHINA
Dire Conditions in Province
of Szechuan Are
Reported
LETTER FROM
AMERICAN CONSUL
Says Many Are Starving and
Others Committing
Suicide

Washington, D. G., April 26.-Many
are starving to death, Others are com
hitting suicide to escape the terrors OF
hunger, and thousands are on the verge
OF starvation, in the province of Sxechu-
an, China, because of famine, according
to mail advices to the state department
at Washington received Saturday from
+. Carleton Baker, American consul at
Chung King.
The famine is due to a protracted
dronth, particularly in the region of Flu.
chow and Chungchow.
MANY of the poorer people arc already
dying and others are on the verge of
starvation" says the memorandum to
the state department "The price of
rice has more than doubled. Some of the
people are so desperate that they are eat
ing roots and bark from the trees, and
even clay, Gad Others are committing
suicide to escape the terrors of starva-
ton"
1t is thought that conditions will not
improve until the next harvest in the
late summer, Consul Bakers message
stated. President Yuan Shi kai is said
to have authorized an expenditure of
100000 for relief of the sufferers. The
letter to the department was dated
March 10, last.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

school districts and other civil divisions
smaller than counties. Next in order
came Illinois, with 4794 900, of which
S30,3 900 was levied by municipalities.
etc. and the remainder by the state. The
third highest taxes for school purposes
were those OF Pennsylvania, S30,2l7 900,
all of which were levied by municipali-
ties, etc.
Municipal Taxes.
The report gives statistics for all NUM-
cipalities having a population of $500
and over in 1910, relating to assessed
valuation of real estate, personal prop
erty, and other property; levies OF adj
vslorem taxes for school purposes and
for other purposes; per capita assessed
valuation of all property; and per capita
levies of ad valorem taxes.
In many cities separate property tax
levies are made for municipal purposes,
for school purposes, and often for other
cities. however a single levy is made for
specified objects. In six OF the large
cities. however, a single levy is made for
the purpose of defraying municipal.
school, and all other ordinary and cur
rent expenses, In these cities the per
capita taxes in 1912 were as follows:
Boston. S30.47; New York, S2s95; San
Francisco, S2373; Washington, Sl5.5l;
Baltimore, Sl5.39; New Orleans, Sl4.56.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
But Italy Is Not Satisfied
and Baron Sonnino
Is Obdurate
GREAT EXCITEMENT
REIGNS IN ROME
Council of Ministers in Rome
Postponed-Italy's Mill
tary Preparations

Rome. April 26.Thc council of min
listers which was to have been held al
Rome Saturday afternoon to discuss Tho
international situation was postponed
This was interpreted to mean that Baron
Sonnno, minister of foreign affairs, con-
trary to expectations, was not ready to
communicate anything definite to his
colleagues regarding the negotiations
with Germany and Austria. 1t is re-
ported that Austria has made further
concessions in the endeavor to preserve
Italian neutrality. but that these are not
satisfactory to Italy. II is stated that
Baron Sonnino is obdurate in the de-
mands representing minimum of what
Italy expects. Great excitement reigns
at Rome, in Vienna and in Berlin over
the negotiations.
Premier Salandra and Baron Sonnino
frequently see King Victor Emmanuel
and discuss the situation after interviews
with Prince Won Buelow. the German
amba ssador in Rome, and Baron de Mae
chic, the Austrian ambassador Ttaly's
military preparations already are nearly
perfect and they are daily becoming more
complete.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

energy. There was always a fear and
dread in my mind. had cold. nervous,
teak spells. hot flashes over my body.
] had q place IN my right side that Vas
20 sore that ! could hardly bear the
weight Of my clothes. tried medicines
and doctors. but they did me little good,
and ] never expected TO get out again.
] got Lydia Z. Pinkhsrn's Vegetables
Corpound and Blood Purifier. and I cer-
tsinly would have been IN grave or IN an
asylum II your medicines had not saved
ne. Bat nov can work ell day. sleep
vel 81 night. eat anything want. have
no bot flashes Or weak. nervous suefis.
Al rains. sches. fears and breads ere
rune. rry house. cfil1ren ard hushsnd
are 10 lorrer neglected. ss ! ar sirlost
entirely FIRE u ths bad symptoms hsd
before taking vuur rc-1eSies. end At u
pleasure and hsTs-iiness n ~ hu--is. -
Mr. gosE Hsv. r. r. .. 1. Box =.
Stsnurock. Missouri
Tfvou want special advice write
Lydia y Pinkbarn Medicine Co.
Icon8denfiaB LINN. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
LIMIT COMPETITION
INCREASE PRICE
Is the Claim Made Against Some As
sociations of Manufacturers and
Dealers in Farm Machinery.

| Washington, d. G., April 26.--Sone of
| the practices of nationwide associations
| of manufacturers and dealers of farm
| machinery are characterized as being of
doubtful legality, tending to limit COM
petition and increase prices, while
large part of them are held to be prop
er for protection of legitimate inter-
ests, in report by the old bureau of
corporations submitted to-day to Pres
ident Wilson. The report was drawn
before the bureau was merged with the
new federal trade commission.
Almost every important manufacture
er of farm machinery the report says,
is member of the National Implement
and Vehicle association. while the deal
ers have organized the National Fedora
ton of Implement and Vehicle Dealers
associations which is composed of num-
erous state and interstate associations.
The two organizations are national in
scope and work in close cooperat ton.
Efforts OF manufacturers to fix whole
sale prices, control of retail prices, con-
centrated control of patents. opposition
of dealers to direct transactions between
manufacturers and consumers, as we'll
as efforts to reduce costs of manufac-
ture and distribution, are reviewed at
some length The fight of organized
dealers against competition OF mail or
der houses, the report says, has been
carried 10 the extent of efforts to have
postal rates revised to increase charges
on packages and to curtail advertising
facilities OF mail order houses by per-
suading manufacturers who sell through
dealers not to advertise in farm papers
which carry mail order advertisements.
The great problem of the dealers as
sociations, the Investigators found. was
10 find some lawful means of keeping
informed of manufactures who
-efuse TO confne their trade to regular
lealers.
while the organized dealers. disclam
my intention of maintaining a black
ist or of instituting a boycott against
.nyone," says the report, sit is clear that
/ they be permitted 10 disseminate in
OF this character, those loyal
o the principles of their association
would refuse to continue business rela-
ions with offending manufacturers even
n the absence of an express agreement
o do so"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
SOUTHERN CONFERENCE.
Meets at Muskogee, Okla, For Session
of Five Days.

Muskogee, Okla, April 26.-With del.
egates present from every southern
state the sixth annual convention of the
southern commercial congress began
here to-day for a five day session. Wei
coming addresses and formal review of
the year by United States Senator Dun
can L. Fletcher, president of the con-
gress, marked the opening session.
Senator Fletcher called attention to
the fact that this was the first meet
ing of the congress across the Missis-
sippi," the previous conventions having
been at Washington twice. Atlanta,
Nashville. and Mobile.
in these days of rapidly moving.
quick changing circumstances, when new
conditions are arising, big things are
to meet in this new state TO consider
new questions, discuss with the people
new problems, which must he solved.
"Must take our eyes of the past and
turn them to the future While we are
the heirs Of the ages which have gone
before, and while the experience the
wisdom. the sacrifice. the toll. the cour-
age and enterprise of the past have
brought ms TO the present. We cannot
subsist on what has gone before, but.
utilizing il in creative effort in the pres.
cnt, We must likewise realize our re-
possibilities in respect 10 that approach
ing future"
Speaking Of the European war he
ssid: This unparalleled upheaVal and
worldwide conhagration. directly in
golving four continents must inevitably /
mean serious and injurious consequences. I
al nations are more or less iuter-dc !
PENDENT. No country can hong prosper /
ISOLATED and alone Communication pro
notes and advances civilization The 4
deal relationship j. International coop.
ration. Our solemn duty. while SYM
with the distressed. is 60 bear
sith paticnce the misfortunes which
sHnot be- avoided. and cling to hope for
race"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
TOTAL PROPERTY TAX
IN u. S. 81, $50, 0OO,0 900
Represents Per Capita of 1891, Accord
ing To Special Bulletin Issued By
the Census Bureau.

Washington, d. c., April ga special
bulletin on assessed valuation of property
and amounts and rates of levy, recently
issued by Director Sam L. Rogers, of the
bureau of the census, department of com
merce, and compiled under the direction
of Mr.. Starke NJ Grogan, chief statis-
tician in charge of the inquiry, shows a
total property tax levy of nearly ST.
350,000,000 throughout the United States
in 1912, amounting TO 1891 per capita.
These amounts represent increases OF Sc
per cent. and 81 per cent, respectively,
over the total and per capita levies in
1902.
This bulletin, which is one of series
of seven, all dealing with the general sub
jeet of wealth, debt, and taxation, re.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
HOW TO HEAL
SKIN-DISEASES

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
with eczema, ringworm, rashes and sim
liar itching, burning skin troubles.
AT any reliable druggists get jar Of
resinol ointment and a cake of resinol
soap. These will not cost a bit more
than seventy five cents. With the res
mol soap and warm water battle the af-
fectcd parts thoroughly, until they are
free from crusts and the skin is soft
ened. Dry very gently, spread on thin
LAYER of the resinol ointment, and cover
with q light bandsge-if necessary 10
protect the clothing. This should be
done twice day. Usually the distress
ing itching and burning stop with the
first treatment, and the skin soon be-
comes clear and healthy again.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
Child Training

The excellent editorial on the subject
\ ef properly dirrtting the child in tho
I February numlrr Of Moman's World
vac - suggestive thst J am very glad
to 1T down the following convictions
v hich J have rcschcd after many years
81 attention % this subject.
No ono oan study children seriously
althout realizing that in each individual
there are possibilities Which even the
inost favored lite fails % fully detd.
on. Children in distinctly unfavora bic
environments suficr arrest and regrfs-
sion % IN e1tent the World is only just
nos beginning g. reaiize. Tbcre are poe
sihsitirs and powerful influences that
re- dormant IN every wt9' born ehiid.
There arr things of ,mmer-e maurut
in the soul 81 carh child tiat eten the
npst sFmrathftir r,arstt netcf rismIses.
Taerr srs uneDnsftnu tFenas. u5th tho
shola numentmn 81 uiaHs rtfNre is-
nd their. ehich srs fapahlf ~ oTsuiiiN
irta sliisrartsf sud drfFluTing saHasrs-
tat shFh srs ~ faft isst ard rFrtsft
-. Dr. 80 fhlld stufy 81 to last thiTtt
geaTs hHs sitown tiie wutid srrthtng Il
- this
A. I'D rrufrss8r rnet snid thaf g 81
i,rrf.a.-sii.ie tn tbiuk 80 hirtir 81 fhf
rrpuinr finla nnd ~ nrr nunsinz o.
r~sasxr thrt Aues SRI sersrrr tn tias ~
ius rsrrratpsr = thr foFerosi affr ff
rrs-r rsrert- The tr1f wu-rh Ell riuHs
sssss 1su-nf seis1ol SD 80 mirft I'D
'frrpturr sraHnsF rnd fmitu-s EersFaiif
tasr hiEs~ss stswtart 81 raiust.nn
- Nhat fhfF eHn rssrrEirts frss sn
sus riilarrn ffa1 nrr iestsr issrf. shf
ssas.d g. i~fnr thru g. ~ eflss-
nasn-ftr rf Whi-t ttrf ~ aratts
b. g s.rriFr san fn WewrHF 3asi8 4
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
POLICE SEIZE woMENrs BANK.
Fraud and Misuse Of Deposits Alleged
Against Berlin Institution.

Berlin. April 26.-The Bcflin police
Saturday seized She books Of the Wow
chs hank. Nhich was widely heraided
upon IL organization tao years ago ~
the only financial institution in the
world organized. capitalized and man
aged exclusively hy women for women.
This step was ordered IN counection
sith proceedings instituted against the
hank bv the crown prosecutor for alleged
fraud and misuse ~ DEPOSITS.
The bark started out well and attracf-
I'd oousidsrahle deposits FROM women.
t,slt later So chieay conspicuous osr-
iug a. as diHiculties The managers
uere forced ~ sesk uaie assistance and
= j. stated fhat "a TIE beginning ~ tiir
uar fhev avoided t,ankrurtrv onIr -
establishing cgnnsrfions with uns ~ tir
regular Bfridm herks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
MARCoNI IN NEW YORK.
Says Italian War Vessels Are Equipped
With Wireless Telephone.

New York. April 2e.-William Marconi
head of the Msrconi wireless system and
a member of the Italian Senate. arrived
at New York Saturday from Liverpool
on the steamship Lusitania. He said he
ca me 10 inspect the Marconi wireless sta
tions. and that his stay would depend on
Italy's action in the European situation.
Should Italy go to war he would prompt
IN return. he said. Mr. Marcon said
that all the Italian warships are now
supplied with wireless telephone equip
ment that enables them 10 communicate
for a distance Of 100 miles
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
Death at Detroit.

Detroit. April 20 Record breaking
warn weather Tor this date was rcspon.
sible for ~ least one death At Detroit.
and teo prostrations. Shortly after
noon the official temperature was ~.
which was said 10 ~ the highest for
ans April "a since the Detroit bureau
was established
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

Isra,sr Arr1 eG-Iafr neeiss. Scr
rnrr's Wiss Fisl,n N5sien G.uuld ~ Ne
EU-k gaze hi-rh fn q =an SsfuTdsv
u.a-t1Ha srVs q disfatfh. Hxr8 HnE
TaEr rtsfas alrraaf hstr two asuet-
fHFs IaEf Ftfrs plae fla aF-anE
Esurirrr 81 ur nna Wrs fsfsrrf =
ia mas nsNw9ae ~ Fslrnerr i
HNfl ~ Hahn fs-nAasm Hur~ Mursir~
EsrrsFu-d- the Eftk Bs-un fisass
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

health before using
your medicine. ] had
falling, inhsmms-
ton and congestion.
fem ale weakness.
pains in both sides.
backaches and bear
ing down pains. was
short of memory,
nervous, impatient,
passed sleepless
nights. and had
neither strength nor
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
VERMONT SOCIETY DINNER.
Governor and University President Ad-
dress the New Workers.

New York. April 26.--The annual din,
ner of the Vermont society was held at
Delmonico's Saturday evening. President
Herbert X. Twitchell of this city prcsid.
ing. The principal speeches were made
by Governor Charles ". Gates Of Yer
mont, who spoke on Tho Vermont Of
To-day" and President GUY Potter Ben
ton Of the University Of Vermont. who
spoke on Recent Educational Develop
ments in Vermont"
Dr. Edward u. Fisher, director Of the
New England Society Of New York.
brought the greetings Of thai organiza-
tion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

A. ri-nf Nhan vuuid -
e. 80 tis IanFafs vuzid
ssz-t - tsrn and : had
e. rsi % and pssh NJ
fars 80 eszg n % fU =
whne
ana fHutusr nnd ig
wesnta ift sssaslns-w-y.
; tirr ssH izra saruriis -
fTrrml-a ssar - rH-f-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
ULrIMATUN IN CHINA
Hononlulu Hears Three Days Has Been
Given 10 Grant Demands

Houunlain. April - An ultfmatum,
demanding satisfactory answer with-
in three days a. tire dsrnan,is - Japan
en- China bas isaen selst l.t the Iapsnesr
saifnst % Eki kupsi. she 1aT.suese min
istrr 81 pslfn. for delitfrv O. she W.
rrssutatisfs 1T Cttna ~ the Hrrutis-
tiaus. a-farHsrr ~ disrntrb frorn To-
40 o. fhs Hauam ~hanI.o. . 1srans-e
neusTarsf 90 HoHululu.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
A HINT FOR SHAVERS

II you want refreshing shave, with
. thick, creamy lather, try a resinol
shaving stick. IL contains the soothing,
healing resinol medication which
makes Il especially welcome 10 men
with tender faces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
eREEoE would ExTIR war
For,irn MINISTER oussss ss Ssyinr HIS
Country wouls 1sir Ariss

rs-is Ar,ra ~ C15ristsilis Za-afhs.-s
foreign rtiniztsr ~ f--es-s- is rusfed 81
rsris ~ fhr Irfurufstiou 90 declaring
tf.af Grrsre - rrsds - muats wsk thr
sgiass ~ tFs or~rrtt~rs ~ ths nsrda
rffiss. N in1-ts1 b. a. 81.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
OBREGON CHARGES
VILLA HAS SLAIN
HIS AGED BROTHER
Carranza Leader Asserts His Enemy Did
This Out of Revenge for Defeat at &C.
laya--Wants American Public Informed
of Latest Assassination BY Monster"

Washington, April ga telegram
from General Aware Oregon to General
Venustiano Carranza at Vera Cruz, sent
yesterday by the latter to his confidential
agent in Washington, Senior Eliseo Are
dondo, accuses Villa of having arrested
Francisco Oregon, the 7o-ycarold broth
or of General Obregon, as an act OF re-
venge against the latter for his victory
over the Villa army at the battle OF
Celaya.
General Obregon expresses the fear
that his brother will be assassinated and
says he is certain that by this time he
has already been killed, but that he does
not ask that steps be taken toward OBJ
tanning the brothers liberty, and only de-
sires to point this out as new crime by
General Villa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
SUMNER HEAT IN CHICAGO.
Temperature Goes to 81. Which is Near
April Record.

Chicago April 26-Chicsgo svcltcrcd
Saturday in summer heat the maximum
temperature reaching -. within one
point Of the city's record for April in the
~ wears that the local weather bureau
has been in existence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

r--rt s-s - rsls-is.s ea-ted En- liszrr@zr.
, sauarrti sanss cu.s-lr-a Hsmv ars ffirtrssrls
nns ru~ 2 arr rzsa3-sE4 weE- sixrsd NHsas
Arna t1-..r.i-s-rl s.-t "a IE11
-. $780, - rrsTtipe s-iTlr---sa-y
s-,isiii--li f-u-rTsi-s ds-frsS f-ar- Cu1tesz-a
fsirzrseri. FeHsl@ rul8rsI~N Hrur wrasE
~xsust&s I. ra@~rnFsirF q s~wttA~rcy - sas-
s-sesssE --ur-as-s sri rs-arrstirr . nar-
~ c1Eslilia- ~ sz.lr nrf tr tsal.h
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
SKIN TROUBLE ON
FACE TWO MONTHS
Started With Little PimpIes. At
Night Would Burn. Used CUT
curs Soap and CuticUra ONT
ment. kOw Entirely Well.

~ Afosner ST.. Hulyoss. Ma@.-''Ths
r~uptisn IN my fsoc Starred Win htfis
Tsmpl.s ] suffered 81 . rouIie - nsuutils.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26
REMARKABLE
CASE of Mrs. Ham
Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.

Shamrock, Mo- feel ~ nv duty
20 tell the public the condition Of nv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-26

lates to the year 1912 and contains com
parative figures for 1860, 1870, 1850, 1890,
and 1902.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-01-15

MO one knows where all the pretty
~ little fads and furbelows that
hold brief reign in the feminine
world have their origin. But they
blossom out like the flowers, and If
their roots are In the soil of CONNER
cialism they are no less attractive and
alluring fancies.
Just at the moment everyone wants
a ruff. One might almost conclude
that it is illegal to appear on the
street without band of black velvet
and a fan of white or black malines at
the neck The bands OF velvet are
fastened with snap fasteners under
tiny cabochons Of steel or rhinestones,
or under small, brilliant ribbon roses
Altogether this little bit of finery is
very attractive and bright.
High collars bordered with dark fur
form background for satin roses
made of ribbon and set in millinery
foliage. The stems are wound with
narrow ribbon or with tinfoil. Often
the roses are scented. Sometimes
small punches of little flowers or bril-
liant fruits are worn in the same way.
A ruff and rose are shown in the
picture given here
Little sachet bags, about two inches
square, are made of satin in the light
colors. An assortment of them, Tin
GLIDING one each in pink, cream, blue,
yellow, lavender. green, and white)
makes lovely gift. A very small safe
ty pin is fastened in the side of each
bag, for pinning 1t into the blouse.
The little bags are piled together and
tied with white baby ribbon, the bow
finished with the tiniest of ribbon
roses and rose foliage. They are
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-01-15
Not Exactly Satisfied.

A party of women from a local
church gathered for a thimble party
one day recently at the home of one
of the members. The ladies were In
innate friends and the heat of the
day, the excitement of the war or
some other circumstance, perhaps just
feminine nature, caused them to in
dulge rather freely In neighborhood
talk, commonly called gossip" The
little daughter of the hostess slipped
in unnoticed and sat listening. Absent
friends we're mentioned in critical re-
marks and even some of the guests
who took their departure were dis
cussed. AS the talk went on little
Elizabeth edged up to her mother and
said in stage whisper: ooh, dear!
Nobody seems just exactly satisfied
with anybody, does they, mamma ~
Brockton Enterprise.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-01-15
SUCCULENT FEEDS FOR cows
Apples and Potatoes Should be Fed In
About Same Amounts as Turnips
or Beets--Start Slowly.

Apples and potatoes are both gooo
succulent foods for cows If fed prop
erly. When these products are fed to
cows they are usually very cheap, and
people feed them too literally. They
should be fed in about the same
amounts as turnips or beets. Start in
with a small amount, just a few, and
gradually increase till each COW is
eating a peck at a feed. You could
feed them twice day If desired, but
don't feed more than half a bushel
daily.
Fed in this way they will not dry
up your cows, but will tend to in
crease the flow. Where people have
had trouble is by feeding entirely toe
many apples or potatoes at a feed
This gets the COW out of condition
and, of course, decreases the flow OF
milk. Care must be taken in feeding
apples or potatoes, or the cows are
liable to choke. There is little dan
ger when fed in their stalls, but l..
fed in the lot, one COW drives another
causing her to swallow the apple be
fore she chews II.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-01-15
looped Up Skirts.

In spite of the dominant idea of flare
in the winter skirt-and the flare of
them is their most characteristic fea-
ture, whether they be fashioned of
one layer or two, tunicwise-there
are some evening frocks with skirts
that are Topped up about the hips, al
most like bustles, one on each side.
Usually these puffs are irregular-the
one on the right side is higher or low
er than that on the left. When the
frock is made of tulle or lace, roses.
artificial, of course, are used to accen-
tuate the loop, where they are gar
landed under the puff