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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-01-02
BY Prof. ]. M. Tate.

preacher l went to my various an
pointments he accompanied his teach
er. One day in his address he called
me Uncle Jim" and Immediately be-
gan to apologize for doing so. but
when he was assured by his teacher
that he considered it an honor he
never addressed him again as Mr.. or
Professor His annual remembrance
was confidently expected, not be-
cause it was deserved, but because of
its regularity. For many years a no
tice was mailed me to expect by ex-
press a package. This package gen
orally was a nice dressed pig weigh
ing in the neighborhood of a hundred
pounds. Sometimes conditions ura-
vented him from sending the periodi-
cal pork. It's equivalent came in
stead. But let me give this the last
one in its entirety also:
Laurel Hill, Fla, Nov. "a, 1915.
Dear Uncle jim and Aunt Sallie:
Another Thanksgiving season is upon
US, and with heart filled with graft
tude / would offer praises to Al
mighty God for sparing our lives and
for permitting us to enjoy the privi-
leges of this time.
| wanted to ship you nice pig but
being unable to procure one, / am en-
closing a small contribution which
you can use at your convenience.
Would enjoy visit with you to-
morrow, but am detained here on
business matters and cannot go home.
Wishing you many returns of the
season, we are,
: Yours sincerely,
DAN AND LYDIA.
The small contribution mentioned
was new crisp five dollar bill, the
usual equivalent for the periodical
pork.
There, now, I have again violated
epistolary etiquette by publishing a
private letter, but the author as well
as the reader will absolve me from
all blame when l make known the
following facts: / officiated as min
lister when he was united to the part
ner Of his life. AS minister, / Off
ciated in the baptism of his three
children. AS instructor, / educated
them. AS minister, / again officiated
in the nuptials of his only daughter,
and as Uncle Jim l have dared to
the established rules of
politeness by deliberately revealing
family secrets. Should this fragrant
offense deserve to be screened from
the view of the fastidious, then con-
ceal it with a mantle of charity, let
it be charged to the score of senility,
anything, save that of a proper APP
probation of the sentiment that
placed these treasures in my keeping.
The affectionate term of "Uncle'
has been superseded by the more an
one of Grandpa" and per-
haps it is right and proper, for yes
5erday I handled on my knee my
great grandchild. However, ] am
partial to the appellation of ''Uncle."
The very sound is rejuvenating, in
had better say transfuses
the blood Of youth into the veins
Of decrepitude.
But | have no apology for my un-
fortunate blunder, if unfortunate it
De, and l may perpetuate similar
1ffense in the future for / have quite !
an assortment of unburied treasures
which I may exhibit in the near fu-
7ure unless the public reader is over !
and should cry, Hold,
]. NJ. TATE. /
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
In Answer to Pres. Wilson's
Proposal to Avert
Strike
WILSON HOPEFUL
OF SETTLEMENT
Brotherhood Officials State
That the Situation Is
Unchanged

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22.-The An
swer of the more than 90 railroad presi
dents, including those OF western road
newly arrived. to President Wilson's pro
posed plan for averting the threatening
strike, is being formulated to-day by a
committee of eight magnates.
Brotherhood officials described the sit.
uation as being unchanged. In admins.
tration circles, it was said that there
was hope for a settlement.
The exact nature of the proposal to be
submitted to the president was not re.
vealed, but it was believed that it con
cerned the concession of an eight hour
day. One suggestion understood to be
under consideration was the submission
of the issue to the interstate commerce
OF the provision for making
a permanent commission of investiga tion,
suggested by President Wilson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
BRITISH WIN IN EAST AFRICA.
Have Forced Passage of Wami River il
March on Kilossa.

London, Aug. 22-British forces in
German East Africa have forced a pass.
age of the Wami river and are approach
ing the important town of Kilosss, ae-
cording to an official statement issued by
the war office last evening. The state
ment says:
lieutenant General Smuts reports the
British, advancing from the Nguru noun
tains, encountered at nightfal of the 10th
strong enemy force holding the pass
ages of the Wsmi river on the road to
Nrogoro. Fighting continued until the
night of the 18th, when the enemy re-
treated. The British occupied the cross
ings at dawn and are now constructing
bridges. Meantime Lieutenant Colonel
VandeTenter inflicted severe losses on
the enemy near Kidete station on the
Central railway and is approaching XII
lossa.
Further east, British columns are
moving on Dares-Sslaam, supported BY
naval operations on the coast"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
REcEIvERSHIP INEVITABLE.
Declared President Hustis of Boston &
Maine r. R.

Boston. Aug. 22.The opinion that q
receivership for the Boston & Maine
railroad was inevitable was expressed by
James III. Hustis, president of the road
in statement last night.
Il see no hope of avoiding it," Mr.
Hustis said. "The reorganization COM
mittee has no new plan to offer. the
leased lines have not submitted any new
proposition and we have received no as
surance that the note holders would con-
sent to another extension of the notes
nor that the banks would recommend
it again"
Mr.. Hustis said further:
1T is my personal opinion that the
notes will not be extended again. see
no hope for anything but receivership.
This is not threat nor bluff
1T is not merely matter of extend
ing the notes. The Boston & Maine can
not go on forever with its present un-
sound financial structure, nor with its
physical condition as it is to day.
"The question of whether the road
shall 90 into the hands of receiver
must be decided between now and the
last day of this month. 1t may be de-
cided tomorrow The directors may
vote not to extend the notes, or they
may leave the matter in the hands of
the executive committee"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
KILLED BY FLYING PLANK.
Victor L. Dumas of Burlington Was Hit
in the Chest.

Burlington, Aug. 2o.-Victor L. Dumas
of lSs Pine street died at l2:l5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the Mary Fletch-
er hospital, where he was taken Satur-
day afternoon, following an accident at
the Champlain shops, where he was at
work. While he was running saw, it
kicked in some manner, throwing the
plank he was saving against his chest
with great force, causing internal in
iuries. He was rushed to the hospital
and operated on yesterday morning, but
to no avail.
Mr.. Dumas. who was born in this city,
was about 81 years old. He is survived
by his wife. Anna; by two daughters,
Gladys. aged nine years, and Stella, aged
four years; by his mother. Mrs. Joseph
Dumas; by two brothers, Fred and Jo-
seph. both of this city, and by two sis
tiers. Mrs. Charles Hawkins of East Wal
lngford and Mrs. David Lavoie of this
city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
TO RETURN TO NORWICH.
Major Frank Tompkins Detailed as
Head of Military Department

| Northfield, Aug. 22.-Orders have been
issued by the war department detailing
Major Frank Tompkins for service az
professor of military science and tactics
at Norwich university. Major fompkins,
then Capt. Tompkins, first came to Nor
witch in the fall of 1910 and remained
until the summer of 1915. While there
he won the respect of the students, fac
ulty, and the general public Of the state.
After leaving Norwich he did duty on
the Mexican border. At the Columbus
raid he was the leader OF the party
which first pursued Villa across the bo1-
der. He was with Pershing's forces when
they entered Mexico, and figured IN sew
eral of the important actions. He was
the leader of the American forces at
Parral, where the Mexicans tried to am
bush them; and it was only by his fine
leadership that they did not succeed.
While in Mexico he was wounded twice
and at last had to return to hospital
After coming from the hospital he was
detailed to the First Vermont cavalry
at Fort Ethan Allen. If this regiment
had been organized it was understood
that he was to have been its colonel. Nor
wich is to be congratulated on again OBJ
tanning this most efficient leader
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
PETITIONER WAS ABSENT
When His Case for Accident Damages
Was Called To-day.

When the plaintiff in the case of G.
Compo VS.. the Royal Indemnity Co. failed
to appear or send representative. the
hearing before the state industrial acci-
dent board at Hotel Barre this forenoon
was adjourned and the case dismissed.
Chairman Robert w. Simonds of st.
Johnsbury and Sanford A. Daniels of
Brattleboro were the two members of
the board in attendance and they were
accompanied by their clerk, Miss Laura
Burbank Through the firm of McAllis
ter & Kent of Barre, the Royal Indem-
nifty Co. was represented by Atty. S.
Hollister Jackson.
Compo's case grew out Of an accident
which he suffered at Jones Bros plant
nearly year ago. 1t was alleged that
he was detained from work by an in
iured finger and that after a settlement.
he signed paper releasing the indem
nifty company from further liability.
the company alleges, he ap-
peared at the office of their representa-
tives and asked for more compensation,
stating that the finger had become weak
ened in such manner as to prevent him
from doing manual labor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
READY FOR THE FIFTH TOUR.
Barre Board of Trade Goes to East Ran
dolph Wednesday Evening

| Members of the Barre Board of Trade
please remember the next better ac-
quaintance tour occurs Wednesday even
ing, Aug. %, with supper and entertain
nent as East Randolph. CarrolPs or
chestra will furnish music at the supper
and the Barre band will give an outdoor
concert. The Board of Trade will show
a bout $50 views OF Barre and her indus
tries. Owners of automobiles viii please
offer the use of their machines for this
trip to the automobile committee, B. w
Hooker, g. r. Varnum, L. c. Glysson.
Tickets for the supper. so cents each, can
be purchased from the above committee
or from II. A, Phelps. Purchasers of
tickets will have free transportation to
and from East Randolph
The committee recognizes the gen
erous support they have received in max
ing these get tcaethcr occasions the sue
cess they has ID These trips are
certainly an ement to Barre and
great help nenting together the
social and community spirit, locally and
with our neighbors. Automobiles will
come for people in front OF the city hall
at $40 o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
CAPTURE BULGARIAN
FIRST LINE TRENCHES
Entente Allies Have Begun Their Great
Offensive on the SaIoniki Front
British and French Have Crossed
Strun1a River.

Paris, Aug. ga general offensive
along the entire Salonki front was
launched on Sunday by the allies, ac-
cording to an official statement issued
by the French war office. The Serbians
have captured the first line of the Bull
garians on the left of the battle front,
but have lost the town of Banica, south
of Florina. On the center and right
wing heavy fighting is in progress. The
British French forces have crossed the
Struma and are attacking Bulgarian po-
sitions northwest of Seres. The text
of the statement follows;
"On August 20 the allied forces at Sa-
loniki took the offensive on the entire
front. On the right wing the Anglo
French forces have crossed the Struma
and are attacking the enemy on the ka-
vakli- Kalendra -Topalsva front north
west of Seres.) They are in contact
with a position strongly held by the en-
emy at Barakli teight kilometers south
west of Demr Hissar,
"In the center violent artillery actions
are taking place on the southern slope
of the Beles mountains and on both
banks of the Vardar, in the region eS-
tending from Lake Doiran to the Vardar
the allies have consolidated positions
they occupied on the preceding day.
"On the left wing in the mountainous
region between the Cerna and Moglenica
rivers the Serbian troops have taken the
first line trenches of the Bulgarians On
the heights of Kikuruz and have oecu
pied the forts of Kaimakcalar On the
extreme left after inficting heavy losses
on the Bulgarians debouching from Flor
ina on Banica they had to abandon this
latter place and have established them
The battle is continuing"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
DEMOCRATIC NAMES
FOR COUNTY OFFICE
List of Nominations Filed on Last Day
of the Time Allowed--Names of
Candidates for State Of
fee Filed.

Democratic candidates for county of
fees filed their primary papers to-day
with the county clerk, to-day being the
last allowed by the statutes for filing
their intentions and papers. The fol-
lowing candidates will comprise the Dem
ocratic ballot: Sheriff, Dennis Donahue,
Barre Town; assistant judges, George L.
Pray and George A. Tilden; senators,
T. f. Callahan, Montpelier, Charles G.
l ybinson, Waterbury, Arthur w. Hew-
tit, Plainfeld; states attorney, Harry
c. ShurtlefT, Montpelier.
All of the Republican candidates for
state offices and for congressman and
senator, have filed their papers with the
secretary of state and practically all the
Democratic candidates have followed
suit. although the office force has not
yet had time to count the signatu lures on
the papers of the Democratic candidates,
they having been filed late yesterday
afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
SUES FOR $4,000.
Richford National Bank Plaintiff Against
st. Johnsbury Men.

st. Johnsbury. Aug. 22.-Action was
taken recently by the Richford National
hank against Herbert A. Stanley and
Robert Mekinnon, former members of
the bankrupt firm of Griswold & Mckin-
non. in an endeavor to recover money to
the amount entered in the writ of S25,-
600, lent on notes signed bv them. In
each case bail was set bv the superior
court of Vermont at s25, 900 and was fur
nished by both parties.
The writ was served on Herbert Stan
ley in ST. Johnsbury by Sheriff Worthen
and was made returnable at the Septem-
ber term of the superior court, sitting at
st. Adams. Bail was furnished for the
defendant by St Johnsbury people.
Sheriff Hill of Newport served similar
papers on Robert Mekinnon at Newport.
This writ was made returnsble at the
September term of superior court sitting
at st. Albans. The S25,000 bail was fur
nished by parties from Sherbrooke, P. Q,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
WILSON WILL VETO
IMMIGRATION BILL
If 1t Is Passed BY Congress with Liter.
acy Test Acknowledgements May
Desist from Trying to Pass
Measure.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 22.-Presiden'
Wilson informed his callers to-day that
he will veto the immigration bill again
if 1t is passed by Congress with liter
acy test. There had been reports that
he might sign the bill, but the president
stated emphatically today that he is
still opposed to it because of the test.
1t was said that he was Indifferent
whether Congress passed the bill again,
as he was determined not to sign it.
Word that he would veto the bill went
to the capitol and it was expected to
stop the efforts to put the bill through
the Senate.
As the result of the presidents state
ment, the Senate defeated a motion 20
take up the bill and returned to a con-
sideration of the revenue bill.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
For Special Session of Leg
islature, Which Con-
venes Thursday
SOME OFFICE ARE
BEING ACATED
The Officials Not Expect
More Th. ; fwo-Day /
S .on

With the special session of the legisla.
ture only two days removed, everything
remains unchanged at the State House
and it is probable that none of the legis-
lators will arrive in the city until to-
morrow afternoon The industrial acci-
dent board will vacate, during the ses-
sion, one of its two rooms TO allow the
secretary of the Senate to occupy his
regular quarters and the clerk and speak
er of the House may move into their
rooms at any time, the state purchasing
agent having removed to offices down
town over a month ago.
Officials at the State House are not in
clined to believe that the legislature will
be in session more than two days, Thurs
day and Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22

Over Possibility That Rumania May Join
the Allies.

| Berlin. via London, Aug. 22--Dis-
patches from Bucharest published in the
German newspapers indicate that the
situation in Rumania with regard to that
country's stand in the war is still very
active but without crisis being appre-
ciably nearer. The efforts of Take JON
escu, minister of the interior, M. Filipes-
co, and the Mile group for precipitate
action by Rumana in joining the en-
tente powers. are still being met by
moves on the part of NJ. Carp, leader of
the Conservative party Alexander
Marghiloman and NJ. Majoresco in favor
of Rumania continuing neutral.
Seemingly, according to the dispatches,
the conservatives are gaining slightly.
The conservative group is being accused
by NJ. Miles organ, Adeverul, as aiming
at the downfall of the government of NJ.
Bratiano in favor of the Carp Marghilo-
man coalition. The conservative organ,
Steagul. says the present situation of
uncertainty is increasing public opinion
to the danger point.
German public opinion apparently is
not alarmed at the prospect of Rumania
entering the war. In official circles the
situation is viewed calmly, and similar
attitude is being maintained in Vienna.
According to reliable sources in Bulgaria
the prospect of war with Rumania re-
mains popular, owing to the desire of the
Bulgarians to regain Dobrudia, territory
lying along the Black sea, which was lost
by the treaty of Bucharest in 1912.
Meanwhile the central powers have
bought another 1000 carloads of beans
and peas of this years Rumania crop,
and shipments from Germany to Ruma
MIA of industrial products by means of
the Danube or through trains continue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
RUMANIA MAY
JOIN ALLIES
Opening of Allies Offensive on the Salon
Xxi Front Has Revived the Old Ru-
NOR That the Country Will
Depart from Neutrality.

London, Aug 22.--The opening of the
allied offensive at Saloniki has been the
signal for renewed reports that Rumania
is at last about to throw in her lot with
the entente. These reports are more cir
cumstantial than ever before and the
comments OF the German press indicate
that they are far from being devoid of
foundation. One Berlin newspaper goes
so far as to declare that Rumania has
already joined the allies, and that plans
are being laid for the march of Rus
sian army through Rumanis territory.
Major Moraht, the famous German mill
tary critic, also believes that Rumania
|is negotiating with Russia and hints at
an ultimatum to Bucharest from Ger
many and Autsria
The entry of Rumania into the war
on the side of the entente would mean
the forging of another link in the chain
of foes surrounding the central powers.
The material aid which Rumania could
give would be OF ven important char
acter. She has had b. .teen 100000 and
100000 troops mobilized for nearly a
year and her army is reputed to be one
of the best equipped and trained in Eu-
rope. Apart from possible Russian rein.
forcements, Rumania would be in posi-
tion to deal a powerful blow at Bulgaria
from the north in conjunction with the
allies drive from the south. 1t has been
generally understood that Russia has
been willing to concede the province of
Bessarabia, the population Of which is
largely Rumanan, in return for Ruma-
naian in the war. Bessarabia is $4,000
square miles in extend and has popula.
tion of nearly 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
VICTIM OF HIS OWN TEAM.
Charles Rome of Burlington Was Run
Over Last Friday.

Burlington. Aug. 22.-Chsrles Rome of
IS Bright street, junk peddler, died
yesterday morning at the Fanny Alien
hospital. as the result of injuries re-
ceived in a runaway accident Friday aft
ernoon. On that day. Rome was bringing
a load OF iron to Essex Junction and
when about a mile from the village his
horses became frightened and ran away
Rome was thrown from his seat and fell
in front of the wagon, which passed di-
rectly over his chest.
The deceased Is survived. besides his
wife. by four children. Louis. Ida. AIver
and Anna. by four sisters. Sarah of this
city. two Of Boston and one living IN
Europe: and by two brothers. Barnet and
Michael Of this city. Funeral services
were held Yesterday morning and burial
was made in the new Hebrew cemetery
ca North avenue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-22
BORDER GUARD
WILL BE KEPT
Until II Can Be Withdrawn Without En-,
dangering American Lives and
Property, Says Secretary
Baker.

Washington, D. c.. Aug. 22.-The Ma
tional Guard will be retained on the Mex
lean border until ii can be withdraw
without again endangering American
lives and property. Secretary Baker SC
declared the administration policy yes
terday in answering score OF letters
from many parts of the country com.
planning that the state troops were be-
ing held in service after the emergency
for which they were called out apparent
| ly had passed.
| In general the complainants whose
names were withheld allege that border
service was entailing loss financially on
militamen and hardship on their fami-
lies. The secretary replied to all those
seeming to merit attention.
The department appreciates, Mr.. Bak
er said in one letter, the fact that a
call for military service upon militia
organizations must inevitably present
cases for hardship" He added:
+" The emergency, however, which re-
quired this call for the militia was one
of grave character effecting the safe.
ty and lives of citizens of the United
Statesmen, women and children. The
presence of the militia on the Mexican
border has restored order and given
higher degree OF safety and securing to
the lives of our people in that troubled
country than they have for a long time
had. The militia is therefore performing
valuable service"
Referring to the elaborate and exten-
sive training the militiamen are receiv-
ing under supervision of regular army
officers the secretary expressed the opin-
ion that it would enable them TO act in
time of war or other emergency as a sup
porting arm or second line for the reg
ular army, furnishing an asset to nation
al preparedness that could not have been
obtained otherwise.
Clearly. so soon as a restored state
of order on the border justifies it these
troops will be returned to their homes"
he wrote.
"In the meantime. it is not possible |
for the department to say how soon such |
4 situa tion will arise, although the Mex |
lean situation is one of increasing hope |
fulness"
To another correspondent, the secre-
tary explained that the National Guard /
was maintained for just such exigeneies
Is that which now exist on the border
md that it had cost the government
many millions to prepare and keep it
-eady for such emergencies. He pointed
,ut that national guardsmen were fully
lware Of the duties they undertook when
hey enlisted.