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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
LIQUOR LAW UP SOON.
The Webb Kenyon Act Before the High
est Court.

Washington. March Preparations
have been made for consideration by the
supreme court, shortly after Easter re-
cess Of litigation involving the consti-
nationality and Interpretation of the
Webb-Kenyon liquor law, enacted by
Congress in 1918.
The "drys' contend that the WEBB
Kenyon law has withdrawn from inter
state shipments OF intoxicating liquor
consigned 10 local option territory the
protection previously afforded such ship.
ments bv the commerce clause of the
federal constitution. The "wets" declare
the law was merely aimed az bootleg
ging" and does not withdraw the com
merce clause protection from interstate
shipments designed for personal use.
Express companies and railroad lines
are as much concerned over the proper
construction Of the law as over the
question OF validity. Liquor dealers
throughout the country have gone INTO
the courts TO compel carriers to accept
shipments for personal use into dry
territory.
In Kentucky the courts adopted the
wet construction, and an express com
pany. foresceing an alleged necessity for
employing a big force Of inspectors and
detectives 10 ferret out the purpose Of
each shipment, appealed 70 the supreme
court II is this case which viii BE-
argued after Easter. Somewhat similar
cases involving West Virginia and North
Carolina liquor laws also are before the
court
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
A Good MOonshiner.

In the interesting people department
OF the April American Magazine appears
an article about Judge A. NJ. J. Cochran,
federal Judge who a part OF the time,
sits in Breathhitt county, kentucky
which. by the way, Is no longer bloody.
However. they still make lots of illicit
whisky in Kentucky and these moonshin-
ers are constantly up before Judge Coch-
ran who although a just judge, treats
them like a father and tries TO make
them see that what they do is really
wrong and against the law. Following
is an extract from the article about
Judge Cochran,
From eight o'clock in the morning
until nearly six a. night. ! sat IN the
courtroom and watched the ragged. pa
thetic line Of moonshiners and boot.
leeeers 90 b. There was no bitterness
in their faces, rather. they were per.
picked. mystifcd. Why should the gov
eminent 'psrseclte' them for making
their own corn whisky in the own homes,
any more than for making their corn
into bread in their own ovensf Couldn't
the officers ever understand that the bad
roads made i impossible for them 20
rnt their corn 70 market IN any ex-
cept iquid formY a few little dollars-
what Was taat q 4 big strong govern.
ment Pat when vour total family III
come for TIE year i only seventy five
dollars and vou 80 your corn going g
waste
I'd pas Hcarisome business They
were 20 award. 30 slow in their an
saors. 80 rhldlke IN their mental pro
cass. TIE Judge had told mo in the morn
inr that his bead arbed terribly. Toward
evening , expected 10 see he patience
break dsun 50 self-eontroi explode IL
l1rst 81 righteous wrath upon theif -
1i1ns aainass Hri ~ explosion ean7r
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
Dianbuiion Of Cultures for Inoculstins
Liruminous Seeds

n distributing cultures for NEGOTIATING
lsaifuinous sefls IRE agricultural a.
rartmfut has deterinaa to a8here e.
iast wears praetirs end e limit the sur
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eco lettlrs Ench brittle agntasus suf
eirrt rulfurr Co fnpanlsfe Thoroughly me
i.ashsl ~ -ref The fin1lfatian IS made
necessary - ths proiabi ~ t1st 80
funls available for thr d.stF5irgti1n 0f
ealfures utn rrate inaisHuatf a. fur
rfah tiru n ur.fr..taf quantities.
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
THROW OUT THE LINE
Give Them Help and Many Barre
people Win Re Happier

Throw out the Life Line -
Weak kidneys need help
They're often Overworked -
they don't get the poison filtered
ont 81 the blood
Wm sou help them?
Deans Kidney Pills have
brought benefit q thousands q
kidney sufferer
Barre testimony proves their
worth
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
PREDICT SENATE
EXTRA SESSION
Democratic Leaders Advise One and Will
son Likely to Call 1t, is Report
Issues, Treaties and Cloture.

Washington, March 20.-President
Wilson has been advised by Democratic
leaders in the Senate to call a special
session OF that body not later than Oct.
/. The president not only has shown
much interest in the suggestion, but it
was given out on high authority yes
terday that the special session would be
called. 1t will ostensibly be called to
act on the treaties before the Senate,
particularly the Colombian and Nicara-
uan treaties; but the chief purpose will
be to try to force cloture rule on the
upper House and limit debate.
OF course, ii is fully realized here
that the exigencies OF the international
situation or the fiscal situation, or both,
NAV force Congress into special session
either before October, or at that time,
But ii the Congress itself is not called,
the president has given leaders of the
Senate to understand that special ses-
sion of that body ought to be held any
how, and that it is his present purpose
to call one.
Cloture will provoke the bitterest sort
Of controversy, and it may be impossi-
bic to drive a cloture rule through. But
The president has been told by some
OF the Democratic leaders in the upper
House that it would be an issue which
would tend to popularize the admins
tration.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
THE NEW TREATMENT
FOR SOUR STOMACH

cuts out soda mints and chalk, 50 extern
siyely used in the old.time dyspepsia
tablets" They are too harsh for even
strong stomacbs, and often do harm II
continuously taken. Dys-pep-lets are
made by experts who understand these
things and have combined the best stom-
ach remedies known to physicians-pep-
sin. bismuth, mint, rhubarb and other
carminatives and correctiyes-into deli
cious tablets that not only look good
but taste good and do good They quick
~ relieve sour stomach, nausea, indiges-
ton, heartburn -Adyt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
Why Playwrights Don't Get Square
Deal.

In the March American Magazine Wal
ter Prichard Eaton, dramatic writer for
that publication, presents an interesting
article in which he shows how far dram
atists are removed from the public. He
saws that a dramatist, even if his play
is accepted, is not at all certain that
his idea will reach the public in the form
which he intended. Scene painters and
actors and managers and various other
agencies intervene to change or misin-
terpret his meaning. The result is that
good plays often fail and bad ones sue
coed. One Of the worst difficulties is
that new plays are practically given only
one chance. In the following passage
taken from his article he shows the in
Justice OF this, and how the ideal thing
TO do would be to have several presen-
tations OF play in different parts OF
the country so that a real test could be
made as 20 the plays fitness:
"Hurry up and become classic. Ham
LETT and the School for Scandal aren't
considered bad plays because bad acting
or bad production has frequently caused
them 10 fail They have been acted so
often. by SO many different companies
on 30 many different stages, that we
know by now Just what each is worth,
irrespective Of the particular perform
ancp in question. fancy some pretty
good songs and orchestral pieces would
fail il their fate depended on the first
singer or the first orchestra that tried
them. One OF the troubles with our stage
is that a play gets only one trial Its
whole fate hangs on q single representa-
ton. II we had municipal theatres in
America. and a score Of them put on
new plav. the play would have a chance
on is own merits The Merry Widow
ana odd Heidelberg were played in thir-
Nv Continental theatres az once. Over
here old Heidelberg failed when i was
FIRST done IN English II was only when
Mansfield put il on right that We real
ized its charm.
1T l. our system which Is wrong. IN
spite Of the personality Of the players
interposed between dramatist and pub
Tic. or the wrong tone impaired by
stage manager. the real worth Of play
can be- determined under q proper sys
tom WHY. even with NJ. many fail.
ure has been released for stock. and
when Il was put on ~ other companies
throughout the country has turned out
~ ~ most popular Other companies
art other audiences than the Broaduav
crowd. found unruessed merits in ~
wouldn't complain a BIT about The pos
s1la distortions ~ nv work IN pcr'
farmauce. 81 there could b. enough per
fg-manees. ~ different companies. n
strike en- average snd bring ont what is
really IN the PLAY Its our fystem
that is an wrong
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
Measures Have Been Taken
for Their Protec-
ton
GOOD OFFICES OF
THE u. S. UNFAILING
A Deputy in French Cham
Der Is So An
sWered

Paris, March 20.--Replying in the Jour
nal Oficiel to a question asked by Dep
uty Andre Honnorat, Foreign Minister
Delcasse says that the French govern
ment has taken measures to protect
French citizens in Mexico against forced
contributions, spoilation and vexations OF
all sorts, but without in any way inter
fering with the internal policies of Mex
leo. French cruisers, which had been
detached for service in the Gulf of Mex
leo to assure protection for the French
population are now being detailed for
other service on account of the Euro
pean war, but the French government
had consulted with the Washington gov
eminent concerning urgent measures Of
protection, and the good offices of the
American government had been unfail-
ing. NJ. Delcasse adds that the govern
ment was most anxious for the protec-
tion of French citizens in Mexico be-
cause the reservists there responded
promptly to the mobilization order, al
though they were obliged to leave their
families and interests in a particularly
perilous situation,
Washington, March 20.--Friction be-
tween General Caranza and General Con
zales, local commander at Tampico, over
the collection of the petroleum produc-
ton tax has been caused by the claim
of Gonzales that the taxes should be
used for local purposes, the state de-
partment was advised yesterday. A re-
cent order, it was reported, required all
future payments to be made to the gem
eral director of the stamp Office in Vera
Cruz instead of in Tampico.
General Alvaredo, governor Of Yucca
tan, las been ordered by Carranza TO
give adequate protection TO all foreign
ers and their interests, the department
was advised yesterday.
Reports from Vera Cruz said several
Carranza garrisons along the railroad be-
tween Vera Cruz and Mexico City had
been defeated. At Pachuea, a short dis
lance north of Mexico City, there was
said to be scarcity OF food. The re-
ported attack on EbanO, near Tampico,
was described as a skirmish between
scouting parties.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20

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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
JOHNSON WILLARD
BOUT ON SUNDAY
Moreover, 1t VIII Be Held On Easter
Sunday if the Present Plans are
Adhered tot Will be First
Big Bout on a Sunday.

New York, March 20.-If the promo
tiers OF the Johnson Willard heavyweight
championship bout adhere to their an
nouncement to hold the contest on East
er Sunday, April IA, it will be the first
| time that ring match of this calibrC
has been held on a Sunday. Champions
ship bouts in many classes have beer
held on holidays in all part of America
and Europe but pugilists and promoters
have heretofore confined their ring ac-
Itiyities to days other than the Sabbath
johnson won final recognition as the
worlds champion by defeating Jeffries
at Reno, New, on the Fourth OF July
1910; Bob Fitzsimons won the heavy
weight title from Jim Corbett at Car,
son City, New, on st. Patrick's day.
1897; Jack Johnson gained his first claim
to championship honors by defeating
Tommy Burns at Sidney, n. S. w, on
December 26, 1908 which is known as
Boxing Day" throughout the British
empire. Because of the difference in
time the results of this battle was
known throughout the United States on
the preceding day-Christmas. In other
weight classes holiday bouts in which
championships changed are numerous.
Young Corbett's victory over Terry Nc
Govern was won on Thanksgiving day;
Battling Nelson lost his lightweight I'll
tie to Ad Wolgast on WashingtDn's
birthday, 1910, and the list might be con-
tinued almost indefinitely,
Sporting events of various kinds are
held on Sunday in Central and South
America and continental Europe, but
aside from baseball bicycle racing, track
and field athletics and association foot
ball games. Sabbath sports have never
been popular in the United States. in
Mexico Cuba and South America, bull
fights, cooking mains and minor sport
are or were held on the first day of the
week. In Europe several classic turf
events including the French Grand prix
are always scheduled for Sunday. Ring
records show that few bouts of impor-
lance have been held abroad on Sunday,
and America tabulations show an equal
scarcity in this respect. Where they
have been held on Sunday the contests
were those OF the early periods of pugi-
ism and the' selection of the day due
TO police activity which upset the plans
Of the promoters. Such case was the
Jack Dempsey George Ia Blanche battle
held on a barge in Long Island Sound
early Sunday morning, March "a, 1886
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
MAKING MONEY FOR CUBA.
Philadelphia Mint to Manufacture sIa,-
100000 in Coin for the Island.

Philadelphia, Pa, March 20.-There
was shipped from the United States
mint yesterday a consignment OF 400
900 nickel coins made for the govern
ment of san Salvador. The coins are OF
the denominations OF one centayo and
three centavos. The mint viii now be-
gin work upon contract TO manufae-
ture Sl2000,000 in coin for the govern
ment OF Cuba This coinage viii BE- in
10 denominations Of gold silver and nick.
a. the gold coins being OF $50, SO, So
s., - and 81 denominations. Those OF
silver will be 10, % and 40 pesetas. The
nickel coins viii be one, two and five
pesctas. This is one of the largest
contracts ever undertaken by the local
mint for a foreign nation and viii require
from six to eight months to complete
A representative of the Cuban govern
ment viii be stationed in the mint and
will supervise the making Of the coins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
PROMINENT MANUFACTURERS.
Fred L. Smith of BrattIeboro Died Sud
denly Yesterday.

Brattleboro, March 26.-Fred L. Smith
of the S. A. Smith Co, died suddenly at
his home on Prospect street yesterday.
After leaving the breakfast table he
went to the cellar to give his attention
as usual in the morning to the hot water
heater. He did not return as quickly AS
usual, and when Mrs. Smith went to his
assistance she found him in a helpless
condition, with his entire right side az
fected. DIR. Aldrich was summoned inn
mediately and every attention possible
was given 10 the stricken man, but he
sank rapidly and the end came within a
short time.
Fred Lyman Smith was the eldest Of
the three sons OF Sanford A. and Ellen
IA. Hunt Smith, and was born in Gull
ford May 5, 1865. The Smith family was
OF sturdy English ancestry, dating back
to the earliest settlers OF Plymouth col
ony and the Dorchester district of Bos-
ton. He attended the public schools in
his native town and then entered the
Brattleboro high school, graduating in
the class Of 1882. He was an excep-
tionally bright student in all studies,
and like others OF his family, excelled
In mathematics. He was the last sur
yivor Of the boys Of his class az grad
uation. the other two being the late
Edward Gordon and the late Fred Thomp-
son.
Shortly after leaving school, Mr..
Smith went to Philadelphia, where his
father had established a wholesale and
retau baby carriage and toy business un-
der the firm name Of ;. A. Smith & Co.
The son became a member Of this firm
on reaching his majority His residence
in this period was IL Camden. y. u,
where be lived until 1891 when he came
20 Brattleboro TO join in partnership
with his father. uneles and brother in
the :. A. Smith Co. which for more than
30 years has been one Of the important
manufacturing concerns Of the town. His
work was always in connection with the
bookkeeping and Office management Of
the company.
while a resident Of Camden his favor
ite pastimc was baseball. and he was
widely known as pitcher for the Howard.
Camden and Riyerton clubs. some ~ the
most successful semi. professional organ.
izations II the Philadelphia district ~
that time
Mr. Smith married II Camden. n. ~.
june lD issg. Miss Edith Wiukirr a
native Of Wll'ismernrt IA. pc leaves
he wife and tv.o sons. Lyman Marshall
who hoids responsible position with
paper manufacturing concern in Fliladei-
phis and sanford Alvah, = student IN
Pratt institute IN Brooklyn. and one
brother Charles A smith 81 Bmttieioro
Sir Smith was member 81 tho First
Papfist church 81 this t1un. Of the Yer
mont Wheel club end Columbian lodge.
No. %. " and A. III
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
IF HEADACHY, DIZZY,
BILIOUS, "CASCARETS"
Your Liver Is Full Of Bile; Bowels
clogged, Stomach Sour, Tongue
Coated, Breath Bad
a. a ln.cent Loo NOW.

Get l0.cent box now.
You're bilious! You have throbbinl
sensation in your head, bad taste IN
your mouth, your eyes burn, your skin
Il yellow, with dark rings under youI
eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder
you feel ugly, mean and ill-tempered
Your system il full Of bile not properly
passed Off, and what you need is clean.
ing-up inside. Don't continue being bill
ious nuisance to yourself and those who
love you, and don't resort to harsh phys
les that irritate and injure. Remember
that most disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels are cured by morning with
gentle, thorough Cascarets-they work
while you sleep. A l0-eent box from
your druggist will keep your liver and
bowels clean; stomach sweet, and your
head clear for months. Children love to
take Cascarets because they taste good
and never grippe or sicken.--Advt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-03-20
RAILROADS IN
LAST DITCH
James J. Hill Says Burdens
Are Staggering
Roads
ROADS CAN NO
LONGER COMPETE
Worse Conditions When the
War Is Fin
ished

st. Paul, Mimi, March 20.-Railroads
of this country have been driven ITO the
last ditch and are no longer able to com
pete with each other or anyone else,
James j. Hill told the railroads com
mittees of the Minnesota House and Sell
ate late Thursday at a joint hearing on
the bill before the legislature 10 increase
the railroad passenger rate in this state
from two cents a mile to two and one
half cents mile.
w. A. Gardner Of Chicago, president OF
the Chicago 4 Northwestern railroad,
and Edmund Pennington, Minneapolis,
president of the Minneapolis, st. Paul Y
Saulte Ste. Marie railroad, also appeared
before the COMMITTEES, quoting statistics
10 substantiate Mr.. Hills contention
that a speedy exhaustion of the railroad
properties OF the country, unless pas
senger rates are increased, is but logi-
al result.
Even more stringent conditions will
ollow the conclusion OF the present Eu-
opean war, Mr.. Hill predicted. Next
;ear, he believed, would see fall IN
prices OF all farm products with wheat
tONH W ~ 1tifiH PtI hA'A'NA' ~AA''NA
nal interest rates on money after the
European struggle ends also were fore
east by the tlnancier, who said the war
will be brought to a speedy close be-
eause OF the physical and material ex-
hauston that viii ensue and is ensu-
ing"
at costs more money per train mile
% operate passengers than the railroads
receive for it, Mr.. Hin said in urging
he necessity for increased revenue from
passenger traffic. You know how long
that condition can exist, and what Ill
imateIy will come Of it. Intelligent leg.
station is an advantage for any state
Jut legislation that is unfair to the rail
roads is unfair to DC people OF the
tate. for sooner or later they will have
20 put their necks under the yoke and
help to share the railroads burdens
"The railroads of this country are
staggering under too great burden now.
And they are at the last ditch. They
IRE no longer able to compete with each
jther. or anyone else. They are too busy
trying to solve their financial problems
that will enable them to live a while
longer"