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GERMANY'S OFFER TO DISCUSS
 PEACE

The world was gladdened yesterday by the announcement that Germany had proposed to the entente allies the discussion of peace terms.
 It is time the slaughter should be brought to an end, but it is doubtful if actual peace will come before many months.
 Simultaneously with the declara- ton by Chancellor von Bethmann- Hollweg that Germany is ready to ne- gotiate for peace on the basis of re- storing the status quo, with the ex- ception of Poland and Lithuania, which Germany proposes shall become inde- pendent kingdoms (subservient to Ber- lin, of course), there came the an- noucement from Emperor William that the armies should continue fight ing until definite agreement is reached.
 It is unlikely the entente allies will consent to terminate the war on the basis suggested by Germany. The evacuation by Germany of Belgium and the northern part of France in consideration of the restoration by the entente allies of captured German colonies in Africa will hardly satis- fy Great Britain, France and Rus sia.
 The acceptance of such terms would leave the victory with Germany, and it must be recognized that the entente allies are not yet ready to acknow- ledge that Germany has conquered.
 The proposal merely opens the way for peace negotiations, and to that extent is gratifying. The situation is just bit more hopeful now than it has been since the war began.
 Despite Germany's expression osl confidence in the outcome, the ac- . knowledgment by Dr. von Bethmann- Hollweg that Germany knows her en- emies are able to continue the war for ten years signifies that Germany has about concluded she's fighting los ing battle.
 It is just possible, too, that the Teu.onic armies in Rumania, far from their base, are not in the glor- ious position the news dispatches in- dicatc.
 The belligercnt governments may be in possession of information of which we are in ignorance as regards the real situation in the different war theatres; information, which if pos sessed by the American public would make clear the reasons for Germany's peace proposal.
 Since the offer has been made, how ever, America ought not to waste time speculating as to the reason therefor, but thru it's president, should grasp the opportunity to bring the. war to an end, and immediately press for conference of represent atiyes of the belligerents to discuss terms of peace, not on the basis of the restoration of the status quo be-
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they are creditors and the debtor is unable to pay, then by cancelling the debt. Thus the new year begins with g clean slate. Communities are all alike in many respects and the prob. lem of Waukon is the problem of a thousand others. We have too many unpaid accounts on our books. Why not profit by the Waukon idea, and have pay-up week the country over when the slate shall be wiped clean and the new year started free o1 debt?
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100 PER CENT DIVIDEND.

New York, Dec. 12.-An extra divi- dend of 100 per cent on the common stock was declared today by the D. w. Bliss company, together with the usual quarterly disbursements on the common and preferred stock. The company is extensively engaged in the manufacture of war munitions.
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The secret of good telephoning in Pine Bluff, as elsewhere, is to get the
 other party to understand without
 endless repetitions. When phoning, talk plainly, so that you won't irritate
 yourself and the other party.
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HOBO HELPS ORPHANS

The Hobo Medicine Manufacturing Company of Singer. La.. has favored the orphanage with several cases oi Hobo Kidney and Bladder kcmedy and it is with delight that We record the cure of several children from soil ing their beds at night. We thanh you.
 J. N. SHELLY,
 Supt. La. Baptist Orphanagc If your cEild is suffering why wait Get bottle today from your druggist or send direct to us for it-$1.00. Six bottles. $500.
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Wilson's message of 1000 words to congress is one of the shortest on rec ord. Should say so. It takes more words than that for some of our Pine Bluff men to comment on the election.
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TO BE PREPARED IS TO BE INSURED,
 Do It Now. R. H. M. MILLS 6 SONS, 3O3.4 Citizens Bank Bldg.
fore the war;" but on the basis of right and justice to the peoples involv- ed.
PROSPEROUS PINE BLUFF.

Everything is lovely, today, and the goose honks high. Nobody is worrying, in Pine Bluff, about turkey, because the woods are overrunning with squirrels and wild fowl is plentiful, with the game sea- son open.
 Cotton prices advanced considerably yesterday, after the disturbing and annoying drop of the day before, yes- terday's gain being equivalent to $3 to $4.
 Mothers, wives, daughters and sweethearts of cotton men again have roseate views of the Christmas pres- ents they expect to get.
 Among other folk, there is joy also, because today the Citizens bank be- gins the distribution of something like $25, ,000, in Christmas savings &C., counts. Several hundred men, women and children will get these checks, and these folk, like the cotton buying people, know that good old Santa Claus is still on the job, and that the Christmas stocking will be filled again, with the things that help to make life happy.
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British statesmen who are discuss ing means of preventing wars in the future are not overlooking, it is to be hoped, the greater importance of end ing the one now in progress.
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Considerable attention should be given to the fact that Samuel Gompers has been reelected to the presidency of the A. F. of L., which, these days, is some presidency.
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NEW SING SING WARDEN.

New York, Dec. 12.-William H Mover succeeded Thomas Mott Os' borne today as warden of Sing Sing prison. The new warden said he undertook his work without any pre- conceived notions as to what should Or should not be done.
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Congress should lose no time in furthering the redemption from pri-
 vate exploitation of the federal oil
 lands. With an oil burning navy this
 government cannot afford to be de- pendent upon conscienceless corpora tions.
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Prosperity is passing around, all right. Just now the damsel is curry ing favor down South, where cotton is worth it's weight in eggs.
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Why is it that reporters will make a hue and cry over farm house when
 it burns but rarely mention it when a new one is being built?
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Some of the schools in the country are beginning to teach table etiquette Then the children will teach pa where ma left off.
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The Roosevelt dam is the biggest in the world, and is continually used by Teddy in referring to the reelection of MT. Wilson.
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WORTH REMEMBERING.

The man who pays more for shop rent than for advertising does not know his business.
 Horace Greedy.
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This would be a better world if the turkeys would devote less atten-
 tion to feathers and gobbles and more to white and dark meat.-Chicago News. >l
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Some of our congressman frankly aviate. Others arc up in the air with out admitting it.
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One Year Ago in the War.

December IS, 1915-Berlin announced Anglo o-French forces had been en. tirely expelled from Macedonia; British took over French front near River Somme; Italians captured Austrian trench west of Gorizia; announced that British government would take over American securi- ties held in Great Britain in ex- change for bonds.
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY

One Hundred Years Ago. 1S16--The provident Institution for savings, the second savings bank to begin operations in the United States, was incorporated at Boston.
 Seventy-five Years Ago. 1S11-General Samuel Houston enter ed upon his second term as president of the Republic of Texas.
 Fifty Years Ago. 1Se6-United States senate passed a bill extending suffrage to ne groes in the District of Colum- bia; voted by President Johnson and passed over veto.
 Twenty-Five Years Ago. 1S91-France announced her intention to break off diplomatic relations with Bulgaria.
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NORWEGIAN STEAMER SUNK.

London, Dec. 12.-Lloyds announce that the Norwegian steamer Agder is reported sunk.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-12-13

The Agder is a vessel of BOA tons gross. Her recent movements have
 not been reported.
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Your Cotton lnsurance VIII be appre.
 ciated TAYLOR & COMPANY
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
TREES WERE SNAPPED OFF.
As Great Oil Tank Went Down so Feet
Embankment

Middlebury, Feb. l4-Catapulting
over a 30-ioot embankment Saturday
afternoon halfway between here and Rip.
ton, a 500 gallon tank OF oil drawn by
four horses reached the bottom intact
only the wagon being injured, literally
smashed 10 pieces. II. j. Jordan OF Bur
lington, who was taking the place OF
Driver Barton. who is III. jumped in time
90 save himself. One of the horses was
cut about the legs, the others being un-
hurt
The big Standard oil wagon was being
drawn 20 Ripton and Mr.. Jordan. who
was driving, was accompanied By Mr.
Myers Of Bristol. When they reached
what is known as the mountain road. Mr..
Mycr alighted and walked behind the
wagon. There IS much snow and the rear
wheels Of the wagon began to slide of
the road. which Is without q guard rail
Seing that the wagon was going over. Mr..
Jordan jumped.
Trees that were eight and ten inches
thick we're snapped in two a. the wagon
went hurting down the steep bank. drag
ging the four big horses down with
it. he animals had a miraculous e.espe
from instant death. Tesmstrrs coming
down the mountain helped 10 di-entanple
iAc struggling horses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
I'LL WITH GRIP BUT SHORT TIME.
Charles H. Stewart Died in Burlington
Hospital Saturday.

Burlington, Feb. l4.-Chsrlcs II. Stew
art. former well-known resident of Bur.
lington, but who for the past year had
lived in Healdville. died Saturday morn.
ing at a local hospital after a short i'll.
ness with grip. The body was taken Ia
the undertaking parlors OF Read & Dover
on Pearl street. and later was removed
TO the home OF Mrs. Mary r. O'Brien at
20 North Winooski avenue. Mr.. Stewart.
who was SO years cid. had represented
the wholesale house Of Knight & Bosf
wick OF New York for number OF wears
in Vermont, and was also we'll known
throughout the state as champion
checker PLAYER. lie i survived bv one
daughter. Miss Alice stewart Of Burlina.
ton. and a son. Clifford. Of Hesldvillc. bv
one sister. Mrs. Carrie Mulcahv OF Hard
wick. and by FIVE brothers. John. Jamr-
and Fred Of Morrisvlle. Prank Of Hvee
Park and Joseph Of Northfeld. The fu-
neral will he held at o'clock Tue-is,
morning a. st. Marv's cathedral and bur
iaI win b. in st. Joseph cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
FORMER TAX COMMISSIONERS.
Judson E. Cushman Died in Burlington
As Result of Shock.

Burlington, Feb. 1.-THE funeral OF
Judson T.. Cushman, Vermont tax com.
missioner for dozen years, who died
Saturday afternoon from shock OF
paralysis, viii be held at his home, 81
School street, Tuesday afternoon at
o'clock. From III to | o'clock the body
win lie in state to be viewed by friends
Judson 4. Cushman was born in Brain
tree, April 27, 1850, the son of Earl S,
and Mary lamb Cushman. He was ed
ucated in the public schools and at Ran
dolph State Normal school. He taught
in the South Royalton village school from
1873 to 1880 and the Richmond village
school from 1880 to 1881.
Mr.. Cushman was admitted to the bar
Oct. rs, 1856, and begun practice in Ran
dolph, He removed to Burlington in Au-
gust, 1887, and formed partnership
with +. r. Hard. In 1896 he formed a
partnership with Edmund c. Mower
which continued till 1900, when he be-
came associated with his brother-in-
law, Alfred l.. Sherman, the firm of Cush-
man & Sherman continuing till 1906.
He was city grand juror from 1883 TO
1890, and from the latter year till 1894
he was states attorney for Chittenden
county. He was elected professor of med
ical Jurisprudence in the medical depart
ment of the University of Vermont in
1895, being elected annually ever since.
Mr.Cushman was tax commissioner from
1900 to 1912. and during his administra-
tion the revenue more than doubled. His
first year the revenue was a little under
100000 and in his last year, 1912, it was
;, ,l450,000. A large part of the taxation
legislation was drafted as it now stands
BY Mr.. Cushman
In 1882 he married Nina l.. Rswson of
Nestford. Besides his wife, he is sur
rived by three children, Mrs. Carl H. Car
oil of Boston. Ralph Z. Cushman of
Rochester, n. y and Miss Grace NJ. |
Mshman of Burlington, and by one sis
er, Mrs. Alfred +. Sherman. Of this city. |
Ie is also survived by two grsnddaugh- 1
ers. Richard and Dorothy Carroll.
Mr.. Cushman was a past master of 4
Washington lodge, No. 3, F. and A. NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
BIG FIRE LOSS AT CORNELL.
Morse Hall Destroyed, with Loss of $780,
600.

Ithaca, n Y, Feb. l4.--Morse hall,
erected in 1890 and containing Cornell
Iuniversity's valuable chemical laborato.
ries and scientific equipment, was de-
stroyed by fire early yesterday. The loss
is estimated at 100000, partly covered
by insurance. The cause has not been
determined, as there was no one in the
building at the time.
The fire started in Photographic lab
oratory on the third floor of the main
building and spread To the Carnegie adj
dition, erected several years ago at cost
of S65,000. Firemen were menaced by
chemical explosions and the lack OF wat
or pressure hampered their work. A
quantity Of chemicals which, it is said,
cannot be replaced in this country at
present owing to the war, was consumed,
although radium worth about 81 900 was
saved.
More than $500 students will have TO
rearrange their schedules, as every course
at Cornell except that of law requires
the study of chemistry.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
WATERBURY OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Carroll and Joseph Devoid
Former Died in Burlington.

Waterbury, Feb. l4.Mrs. Mary Car
roll died this noon at the home Of her
daughter in Burlington from pneumonia.
She was 50 years of age and was born in
Ireland. She was the mother of Charles
Robinson and William Carroll of this
town and of Mrs. Lizzie Mulqueen of
Burlington. There are six grandchildren.
The body win be brought to Waterbury
for burial, and the funeral will probably
be held in st. Andrews church Wednes-
day morning.
Joseph Devoid died of tuberculosis last
night at the home of his mother on
North Main street. He would have been
40 years of age next July. He leaves.
besides his mother. his wife and two
children; two brothers. Louis Devoid of
Waterbury and William Devoid of Clare
mont, n. H.; four sisters. Mrs. Charles
Palmer, Mrs. Antonio Datoni Mrs. Low
ney Guyette and Mrs. Leo march,. The
funeral will probably be held from st.
Andrews church Wednesday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
ALLEGED TO BE BURGLAR.
Raymond Mangan is Being Held in Rut-
land County.

Rutland. Feb. l4.-On a warrant issued
by District Attorney V. A. Bullard of
Burlington, Raymond Mangan was ar
rested at the county Jail Saturday by
Deputy United States Marshal Whitta-
ker on a charge OF breaking into the post
Office at Center Rutland. Young Man
gan. who IS at present being held by the
county officials on a charge Of entering
the W. +. Byrne store az Center Rutland.
which also contains the postoflice. may
possibly be tried IN United States court
first.
He was sIsigned Saturday before
United States Commissioner j. A. Mer-
rill and after pleading not guilty and
waiving examination he was placed under
bonds Of SS00, which he could not fur
nish.
The robbery occurred December -.
1915. and although the postodice depart.
ment vas not entered the ofense IS as
serious. in that the building contained
the postoiliee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
COCKTAILS ELIMINATED
AS A CANDIDATE
FOR WAR OFFICE
Friends of the President Think That No
Army Man Will Be Selected, but
Wilson Has Made No
Statement.

Washington, D. G., Feb. l4.--The May
flower with President and Mrs. Wilson
aboard arrived here early to-day, after
their weekend trip. The yacht had a
rough voyage home, during which no one
LETT the cabin, and it was said that some
members of the party were seasick,
With his return, President Wilson was
ready TO begin series of conferences
with congressional leaders over the APP
pointment Of secretary of war, national
defense plans and other pending legisla-
tion. Those in a position to know think
that the president will not name any army
man for the cabinet vacancy. That would
eliminate Major General Goethals, who
has beea recommended for the place. 1t
is generally expected that the new sec
retary viii be permitted to name his own
assistant
President Wilson reached no decision
on whom to appoint secretary OF war
while on his weekend trip down the Po-
tomae. and successor for Secretary Gar
rison may not be announced for several
days
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
MARKET INVESTIGATOR
FOR VERMONT NAMED
Morgens R. TolStrup of Ames, Ia, Will
Try to Develop Better Markets
For Vermont Farmers.

st. Adams, Feb. l4.--C. j. Brand. chief
OF the United States office OF markets
and T. s. Brigham. commissioner of agri-
culture, have appointed Morgens r. Toll
strup, of Ames, la, to the position of
market investigator for Vermont.
Mr.. Tolstrup is native of Denmark.
He was educated in the Royal Agricul-
tural college of Copenhagen, and in 1911
was graduated from the Iowa Agrieul-
tural college, where he has been an in
structor since 1912.
Mr.. Tolstrup viii work along the line
of developing better markets for YER
mont agricultural products and in this
work viii be the joint employe of the
federal office OF markets and the Yer
mont department Of agriculture. This ar
will give the farmers of Yer
mont the benefit of identification with
the work of the federal Office which now
has an appropriation of S250,000 an
nuslly and has organized market investi-
gational work on an extensive scale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
WAS WINoOSKI YOUTH.
John P. Killeen, Boston Elevator Boy,
Held for Manslaughter.

Winooski. Feb. 1.-THE outcome of the
case of John p. killeen, elevator bov in
the Lawrence building, Boston. charged
with manslaughter. as tho result OF the
death OF Eleanor Chase OF Medford. Mass.
who fell from the seventh floor TO tho
basement dying while in the ambulance
on the way TO the hospital, is awaited
with interest here. The accident occurred
Friday morning and Saturday in police
court Killeen was held for hearing Friday
of this week in bonds of 81 200. He will
be remembered by friends here as John
Rand, having been adopted BY Rev. J. p.
Rand. He is now but 20 years old. was
educated in the schools here. and for a
time was a student at ST. Michaers col
lege. He left here few wears ago and
went TO Boston. where he found employ
ment. He has been elevator boy in the
Lawrence building about two years. A
brother, Thomas kiIleen. resides here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
MARRIAGE AT CITY HALL.
Later Reception was Held at Home of
the Bride.

A pretty wedding took place Saturday
afternoon at city hall when Adalgisa 30.
nazzoli, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Pietro
Bonazzoli OF Il Third street, and Guido
Braganti Of Barre pledged their marriage
vows before City Clerk James Aackay
who ofiiciated in the capacity of Justice
of the peace. The bride was attended by
Miss Nellie Scampni, and Mario Monti
acted as groomsnfan. Little VENTS Bo-
nazzoli niece of the bride, acted as
Hover girl, carrying large bouquet Of
carnations and ferns. The bride was
gowned in light blue dress of accordion
plated crepe de chine, which was
trimmed with shadow and silver lace.
Her attendant wore peaehcolored silk
dress.
After the ceremony the bridal party
went TO the home of the brides parents,
where bountiful Italian repast was
served, to be followed by reception in
the evening, when many friends of the
bride and groom took occasion to con
gratulate the couple and wish them a
prosperous future. Numerous gifts of
china, linen and silver gave evidence of
the high regard in which the bride and
groom are held in the Italian community.
At midnight Saturday Mr. and Mrs.
Braganti Nere escorted to the station,
where they left at 1895 Sunday morn
ing on trip through Massachusetts, 10
visit relatives. On returning from their
honeymoon the couple viii be at home to
their friends at 81 Beckley street.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
INTERMENT IN HOPE CEMETERY.
Body of Mrs. Margaret Roben Brought
From Auburn, Me.

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Mont
gomeryl Roben, whose death occurred
Friday morning at the home of her son,
DIR. Matthew G., Roben, in Auburn, Me,
arrived in the city Saturday afternoon
over the NJ. g. W. r. railroad at $50
o'clock and funeral services were held at
ia South Main street Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. Rev. Edgar Grassland, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church, was
the officiating clergyman and the bearers
were: George Roben of South Ryegate,
Douglas c. Roben of east hill and Dr.
NJ. G. Roben, sons of the deceased, and
Thomas Sheriffs Of Montpelier. There
was profusion of flowers. During the
services George f. Mackay sang, Beau
tiful Isle of Somewhere" and Face to
Face Interment was made in the fam
ily LOT in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-14
JOHN w. MCDONALD,
QUARRY OWNER,
DIED TO-DAY
For 80 Years He Had Been Prominent
Figure in Development of the Barre
Granite Industry-Was Born
in Winslow, P. Q.

John w. Mcdonald president OF the
Consolidated Quarry Co., former presi'
dent of the Barre Granite Manufacturers
association. an cx-alderman and for near
ly 80 years connected in one way aud
another with the granite industry here,
passed away at his home 60 Hill street,
this morning at 4:40 o'clock. Mr.. Nc.
Donald had been i'll for five weeks. He
is survived by his wife, who was Miss
Katherine McLeay, to whom he was mar
ried in Boston in November, 1894; a
brother, d. w. Mcdonald of Barre, who
has been his business associate for some
years; and two sisters. Mrs. John Nc
Aulay of Milan, p. O., and Mrs. D. d..
McAulay of Plenty, Sask.
Mr.. Mcdonald was born in Winslow
p. O., 81 years ago. He received his edu-
cation in the schools of his native dis
trict and came to Barre around 30 years
ago, and was employed for a time as
granitecutter. His business ability soon
asserted itself in desire to establish
pthHb ahh thN MIN ~ ~'hS
Donald Bros. was the result. Later he
was interested in the firm of Mcdonald
& Cutler and for a number OF years he
was one of the best known manufactur-
crs in the Barre district Mcdonald &
Cutler also entered the quarrying bus
mess and some years ago when the Con-
Quarry Co. was organized Mr..
withdrew from active partici
patton in the manufacturing end of the
granite industry. He was one of the
more active figures that have helped to
establish the reputation. of the native
stone. As one of the controlling mem
bers and president of the Consolidated
he divided lis time between
the concerns North Main street office
md the quarries. In 1897 1893 he served
The city as alderman.
Prominent for many years in fraternal
,ircles, he early affiliated himself with
Masonry in this city. He belonged to
iranite lodge, Granite chapter, st. Aide
mar commandery and Mount Sinai tenn |
Die. He was member of Clan Gordon, |
}. S. G., and belonged to the Quarry |
owners association.
An announcement OF plans for the fu
leral will be made tomorrow. 1t is re-
Iuested that flowers be omitted.