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Colombian Minister Is ImpeII-
ed by Failing Health to
Leave Washington.
WILL STAY UNTIL SENATE
ACTS ON PENDING TREATY
Presents Argument for Its Ratiica-
tion in Form Drafted by Inter.
national Negotiations.

Senior Don Julio Betancourt. minister
of Colombia in the United States, an
nounces that he is anxious to return
to Colombia on account of his impaired
health, and that he remains in Wash
ington in his present physical condition
only to await the action of the United
States Senate on the pending United
States-Colombian treaty. that he may
lay the particulars of the final dispo-
sition Of the pact before his own gov
ernment.
That Sehor Betancourt has been a
keen sufferer from rheumatism during
his mission In Washington is thorough
ly we'll known in diplomatic circles.
He has been confined during most OF
two months to the legation and most
of the time to his bed. This is the ex-
PLANTATION of his failure to attend any
of the state or diplomatic functions
Of the winter of any kind, and his alb
sence from all of the White House re-
ceptions.
MY health requires that I leave
Washington declares Senior Betan-
court, in an official statement. II am
only waiting to know the decision or
the American Senate on the pending
treaty in order to communicate this
decision to my government. that 1t may
lay it before the Colombian congress
with whatever amendments may be
made to the treaty in case 1t is not ap-
proved without change, as my gov
ernment expects it will be-
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AUTOGRAPH LETTERS
OF AUTHOR ARE SOLD
Admirers of Robert Louis Stevenson
Note With Interest Prices
Collection Brings.

NEW YORK, February 17.-Admirers
of Robert Louis Stevenson noted today
with interest the prices paid for auto
graph letters of Stevenson in the sale
here of the collection of letters owned
by Mrs. Salisbury Field of Santa
Barbara, Cal. Mrs. Field inherited the
collection on the death of her mother,
who was the authors wife.
The top price of yesterdays sale was
$3.50, which was paid for an unpub-
lished letter to Stevenson's mother in
1881, in which he mentions that he was
Iaid only 500 for his "Virginibus
Puerisque" The letter brought $50
more than the price paid for the
original work.
A letter to Stevenson's father, in
which the author said that he was
going to write Treasure Island"
brought 1925. The sum of $167.50 was
paid for letter to Stevenson's parents.
in which the author wrote that he had
been offered "a hundred pounds-a hun
dred tingling. tingling golden minted
quid' for Treasure Island"
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citation. Others who responded were
Mrs. Frank Hiram Smell. Mrs. George
Alex. Mooshart, chairman Of tho WASH
ington Woman Suffrage Council: Mrs
Raymond D. Morgan. Mrs. Harriette
Hilton King, president Of the Stanton
Club. ana Miss Florence F. Stiles, pres
ident Of the College Equal Suffrage
League.
Mrs. Antoinette Funk. the speaker of
the evening, gave q resume Of the work
done by the national congressional
committee Of the national association.
Miss Mary O'Toole. president OF the
State Equal Suffrage Association. act
ed as toastmistress. and among those
present were Mrs. Henry 8. Graves.
Miss Marie K. Saunders. Mrs. e. w.
Boughton, Miss Elizabeth Donnan, Mrs.
Walter Y. Durand, Mrs. E. C. Bebb. Mrs.
Stuart of New Brunswick. Miss May
Wolf Miss Susie Campbell. Mrs. r. o.
Jones. Miss Emily Spilman. Miss Eliza
beth Eggert, Miss Sarah Beall, Mrs.
Emma ". stiles. Mrs. c. ]. Blanchard.
Miss Doran, Mrs. Arthur Steinberg.
Miss Mary Brannan. Miss Cora McCar-
thy and Miss Martha Norris Of Ohio. a
member of the national congressional
committee.
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MIDSHIPMAN, IN ANGER,
FELLS AN INSTRUCTOR
T. w. Harrison, Jr., ope Of Those
Forced to Resign, Comes to Blows
With Teacher.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. February 1T
W. Harrison. jr.. Of Virginia. one OF
the. eighty-two midshipmen who re-
Gently were forced to resign from the
Naval Academy because Of deficiencies
in studies. yesterday afternoon knocked
down Instructor Julian NJ. Lacalle OF
the academy when the two men came
to blows after an angry conversation
on the street Friends quickly sepa.
rated them and neither was badly hurt
Harrison. was one of the youths in
volyed in the "gouging" scandal al
the academy last summer. being one
of the seven original defendants be.
whom were acquitted. He was q foot
ball player and all-around athlete OF
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Celebrate THE BIRTH ,
OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY
District Suffrage Workers Observe
Ninety-sixth Anniyersary
With Dinner.

Tho celebration Of the ninety-sixth
anniversary Of the birth Of Susan B. An
thony was the occasion Of dinner hold
last evening at the Tea Cup Inn, At
tended by about thirty women. repre-
senting six of the suffrage organisa-
tions Of the District Of Columbia.
Miss Carrie E. Kent responded to the
toast Of Susan B. Anthony" Miss
Ethel M. Smith responded to the name
Of "Dr. Anna Howard Shaw" and the
party unanimously voted to send q
message Of love and good wishes to DR..
Shaw, honorary president of the Ma
tional American Woman Suffrage Asso-
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GOES TO HOUSE FOR ACTION.
Senate Adopts Resolution for Trans
portation Probe by Joint Committee

By vote of IS to 15, the Snate yes
terday adopted a resolution offered by
Senator Newlands of Nevada pro-
viding for comprehensive investiga-
ton Of the entire question of interstate
and foreign transportation by a joint
committee of Congress. The resolu-
tion now goes to the House for action.
1t is in line with the recommendations
of the President in his address to Con-
gress at the opening Of the session.
The Senate amended the resolution
by including among the problems to be
ment ownership of railroads, the
amendment being offered by Senator
Borah of Idaho.
Evening star., 1916-02-17

WAo ever sav q dog that didn't have wofs-
and have them most Of the time?
The most experienced Breeders say tbsy Otter
cannot detect worms. although certain their
dogs have them.
They have found q way to guard against this
inaidions danger BY administering vermilax
worm Remedy regularly It removes round.
tape and ali other worms immedisteiy and i'm
ussves Appearance and health.
Sold by O'DonneIl's, Peoples Drug Stores.
Amscks. Riker- -Heeeman's, r. A. Tschinely.
Jr.s. Christiani Drug Co. and other druggists:
Also Schmid's Pet shop. Or by Parcel Post II
you address yERMILAX, Dept. 81. 10 w.
86th St.. New York. Soc and 81 Bottles.
Evening star., 1916-02-17
Discusses Proposed Treaty.

To his announcement of his anxiety
to return to Colombia for the benefit
of his health the Colombian minister
adds a statement of his views on the
issues involved in the pending treaty
presenting an argument for its ac'
ceptance in the form in which it was
drafted by the international neAoti-
ants.
His statement reads:
II see with great concern the con-
version into a party question, an in.
ternational issue which ought to be re-
garded as one of continental impor-
tance, considering the state Of affairs
in the world today. There are power
full reasons which should urge the
solid union Of all the nations of this
continent as the most effective way te
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Medicine. This prescription was compounded
for the Reverend Father John O'Brien at the
old drug store on that date, and was so success
ful in treating Father Johns ailment, which
was a severe cold and throat trouble, that he
recommended the medicine to his friends and
parishioners. In going to the drug store and
Evening star., 1916-02-17
LOOKING BACKWARD 50 Years
An Interesting Bit of History
Everybody Should Know

One of the interesting places in Lowell, Mass
is the old apothecary shop on Merrimack street,
established in 1927. This location is still drug
store, although of course modernized in many de-
partments The old prescription books. however,
have been preserved and form an interesting record
Evening star., 1916-02-17

covering nearly a century.
Perhaps one of the most
interesting books is that of
the year 1855. On one of
the pages OF this book, that
dated June 9th, 1855, is
written the original pre-
ec~;o4,o- fo~ Iasl, I1l,.
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! note. Instructor Lacalle teaches In tho
department OF modern languages. from
which examination papers were alleged
to have been stolen and circulated
among the midshipmen just prior to
the flnal examinations last year.
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How Cost Is to Be Borne.

The present idea is that the coast
communities will provide funds for the
equipment of these stations. Upkeep
and maintenance will devolve upon the
naval militia of the costal states, ac-
cording to the program of the Aero
Club of America. Later. however, the
thought is that national defense
board may decide that the stations
should properly be an adjunct of the
coast artillery. There seems no pres
ent thought to give the matter into
the keeping of the coast guard. with
officers of the service trained to drive
machines and observe; however, the
necessity of having as driver a navi-
eating officer is manifect to analysts Of
the program.
The plan has been indorsed by the
President, by former Secretary of War
Garrison and Secretary of the Navy
Daniels and by aeronautic authorities.
Portland, Me-. has raised $4,000 to-
ward establishing unit of this patrol,
New York militia aeronauts have prom
ised to cooperate by establishing
units. Women of 1915" of New York
city are raising $4,000. The militia
aviators of New Jersey have promised
CO. -Operation
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and in communication with shore.
"Such a system Is a new departure,
declares Rear Admiral Peary. THE
like of it exists nowhere at present.
Yet it involves no new principle. but is
simply the utilization and multiplied
tion of the known capacities of single
seaDlane"
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calling for the medicine.
they always asked for
Father Johns Medicine,
and in this way the medi-
cine got its name and was
advertised.
Father Johns Medicine
lis a safe family remedy
for colds, coughs, throat
troubles, and as a tonic
and body builder, because
it does not contain opium,
}, chloroform, and any
Isonous drugs, or alcohol.
sso, but is all pure
'''p wholesome nour-
ishing.
Evening star., 1916-02-17
Disputes Newspaper Statements.

Therefore the assertions made in
certain newspapers that the treaty
with Colombia lacks support in the
United States are untrue. On the con-
trary, it meets with a great deal Of it.
and 1t Is certainly to be deplored that
any paper should characterize as 'ridic-
ulous' an international treaty which
re-establishes formal relations and
cordial and friendly understanding
with a country whose soil offers to
the splendid activity Of the American
people a very wide field for investment
of capital-wider, perhaps, than any
other in the world.
There are i'm the archives of this
legation hundreds of letters in which
numberless commercial concerns make
proposals for the development Of oil
and coal lands. gold. silver. copper and
lead mines. etc. and for the natural
resources of Colombia. All these let
ters have been answered by saying
that it is not possible at present to
carry out these enterprises in my coun-
try until the pending questions between
the two nations have been satisfac-
torily settled. 1t is therefore Of the
greatest interest to the American peo-
pie that friendly relations with Colom-
bfa be established"
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Duty in Time Of War.

AS war duty, each of the seaplanes,
according to the outline of the plan.
would take position about fifty miles
of shore and patrol their respective
beats, the shore line of the prescribed
section, continuously back and forth.
In clear weather, at height of 1000
feet above sea level. the observer
would have vision of fifty miles to
the horizon. At night or in fog the
seaplanes would be compelled to sweep
lower or find landing. At all times
they would be expected to be invisible
to a distant enemy.
BY means of the wireless, informa-
tion as to character. number and ap-
parent destination of approaching
ships would be transmitted to shore
station, and thence to Washington or a
government center, whence, if the
ships were hostile, orders would be
issued directing the movements of de-
Tending warships and the submarine
sQuadrons. for the preparation of coast
defenses and for the concentration of
troops. II necessary. Reserve seaplanes,
hurrying out. would keep the ap-
preaching craft under continuous OBJ
servation, while themselves invisible.
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To Divide Coast Into Sections.

The idea. as set forth by the Aero Club
Of America, is to divide the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts, the shores of the great
lakes and the coast of the Gulf of Mexico
into sections "of convenient length, say
about 100 miles each.'' In each of these
sections would be established coast de-
fense station, where would be erected a
hangar for housing seaplane and equip
ment to make all minor repairs. Several
larger stations would be established at
Gated repairs could be made or COM
plete overhauling given at regular periods.
Celebrating the plan. as set forth by the
Aero Club of America, each hangar would
be the home of a seaplane. A driver and
an observer would be attached to it. The
seaplane would be equipped with light
wireless apparatus. powerful binocular
glasses and a sensitive microphone.
THE partly submerged derelict," says
the Aero Club of America, too light to
sink and constant menace to traffic,
would be spotted by the aerial scout and
its presence reported. Wrecks, vessels
in distress and all other marine accidents
would be reported and aid quickly sum-
moned when necessary"
But If ever war should arise, in the
opinion of Rear Admiral Peary, the first
value of this coast patrol service would
be the prompt report, ready and equipped
for service" from a hundred or more
trained flyers and observers. from mecha-
nicians and helpers organized into state
OF military preparedness.
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Scouts Along the Coast to Be
Used Both in Peace and
in War Time.
PLAN PART OF SCHEME
FOR U. S. PREPAREDNESS
Seaplanes Could Be Used to Sight
Enemy and Communicate
With Shore.

The aerial coast patrol. proposed by
the Aero Club of America-a plan in
trusted to Rear Admiral r. Z. Peary,
as it's originator, to develop and carry
to accompiishment-pro new de-
parture in preparedness for war never
attempted by any nation. and utiliza-
tion in time of peace of the scheme
for humanitarian purposes of saving
the lives of those who go down to the
sea in ships. The cooperation of the
army and navy and of the coast and
geodetic survey has been invited.
Other government activities, especially
the coast guard-which is expected to
benefit most by the peace utilization
of the aerial patrol-are also included
in the scope of desired government CO.
operation.
Rear Admiral Peary has named a
number of members of a committee to
formulate working plans to carry out
the scheme. Among them is Assistant
Secretary Byron r. Newton of the
Treasury Department, in charge of the
coast guard Mr.. Newton is also a
theoretical aeronaut: as a newspaper
man he made a speciality of aeronauti-
cal news and was often in flyer. He
is also a member of the aeronautical
board of the government, named to ad-
wise the army and navy
While the preparedness part OF the
program is insisted upon by those who
conceived it. the humanity aspects OF
1t are regarded as of even more vital
Importance For there are those that
predict that the navy some day-when
there cease to be wars and rumors OF
war-will be only an adjunct OF the
coast guard. developed to Its highest
capacity as an economizer of life and
property. and that the navy, in peace
times, will have peace work cut out
for it that is not entirely making ready
for war. but will have commercial
and utilitarian purpose. q
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Mr.. Wilson Sends Envoy.

Finally. President Wilson sent Mr..
Thompson as minister. who made the
treaty of April 6. 1914. which now has
been submitted to the Senate of the
United States for consideration. I am.
consequently, in a position to affirm
that all the political parties Of this
country have tried to come to a settle
men of the causes of dispute with
Colombia.
Gould this question be settled by a
popular vote in the United States 1
feel quite sure it would be decided in
favor OF Colombia. There are proofs
in this legation of the strong leaning
of the most important commercial and
industrial concerns of this great coun-
try in favor Of the treaty. I have re-
ceived a great many letters to this ef-
feet. and few days ago one came
from a very prominent man, in which
he says: You should have no doubts
the final issue of your ef-
forts. The American people has a pro-
found sense of justice. Colombia will
surely be given due reparation.'
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insure the future and prosperity OF
America.
Tho settlement Of tho pending ques-
tions with Colombia was first taken up
by Mr.. Root, as Secretary Of State In
Mr.. Roosevelt's administration. Later.
President Taft twice sent Minister Du
Bois to Colombia to propose to the
government at Bogota settlement,
terms Of which were. in, my opinion.
more advantageous to Colombia than
those Of the present treaty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-17
v. S. A. NOTES.

Principal Green went to Royalton
Tuesday evening and addressed the mem
bers of the Farmers club there on the
subject of farm management problems.
Little Gordon Green, who has been i'll
for the past few days with bronchial
pneumonia, is now reported as steadily
improving. A nurse from Randolph is
helping to care for him.
Spalding, II, who has been at home
for the past few weeks on account OF
an attack of the grip, has returned to
school.
The new heavy work sleds built by
the boys in the shop and under the SUI
pervision of Mac" were finished last
week and were Immediately put to use
drawing lumber for use at the school
farm.
Prof G. A. Meigs has arranged a new
and original system of practical farm
accounting and is now teaching the new
method to class of specials, one new
system in the regular course during the
spring term.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-17
FOR BRONCHITIS, SEVERE COUGHS,
COLDS AND WHOOPINC COUGH
Make the Best Medicine Teaspoonsu for so Cents

Money spent for the old-style, ready
made medicine, usually sold in bottles
holding only 2 to 2la ounces (l6 to 20
teaspoonsful), is largely wasted, because
most of them are composed principally of
sugar and water. Yet you have to pay
the same price as if it were all medicine.
Stop wasting this money. You can make
a better remedy for bronchial affections
at home at one-fifth the cost. Merely go
to f. A. browns and ask for two ounces
(50e WORTH of Schiffmann's New Con-
centrated Expectorant. which they guar
antee viii give perfect satisfaction or
money will be refunded. Mix this with
one pint of graduated sugar and one
half pint of boiling water, which makes a
full pint (l2s teaspoonsful. This new,
simple, pleasant remedy is guaranteed to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-17
MARSHFIELD

Charles johnson had a narrow eseap,
from a serious accident last Saturday
when coming out of the woods with 4
two-horse load of four-foot wood. The
sled slid off the road causing a part
of the load to slide off pinning him tc
the ground with his head against stone
He received cash over one eye and va
rious minor bruises, but he is recovering
with no more serious developments SC
far
Mrs. Mary Cole was in Barre Friday
and Saturday to visit her son, c. X. Cole
Maynard Ellis recently returned from
Massachusetts,, where he has been work
ing, and was the guest of his grandpsr-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Hudson, over
Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Wilson is working for Mrs,
Leon Haines of Lower Cabot.
/ Miss Mamie Tanner was unable to re-
turn to her school last week on account
of illness from grip.
! The valentine party last Friday even
| ing proved a great success, the house be-
/ ing filed, and everyone reporting thor
oughly good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. James English visited
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Swerd-
feger, over Sunday.
The poverty promenade drew large
crowd Saturday evening. The prizes for
the most poverty stricken costumes were
awarded to Mrs. Lizzie Robinson and FL
don Perkins Mrs. j. Burton Pike re.
ceived the prize for the handsomest box,
it selling for one dollar. Fifty boxes
were sold in all, and the net receipts
amounted to S27.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. D. MeCrillis visited in
Barre last Friday.
+. II. Brown is confined to the house
with inhammatory rheumatism.
The friends of C. f. Shepard will be
glad to know that he has so far recov-
cred as to be able to ride out.
Grant Brown of Wells River visited
his parents last Saturday, before leaving
for Greenfield, Mass, where he has a po-
sition in telegraph Office, as car dis
tributor.
In spite of the extreme cold Monday |
evening, a good number attended the
Pythian anniversary celebration, and an
and profitable meeting is re-
ported.
The three-act comedy drama, Captain /
Racket" will be presented in the X. of
p. hall Thursday and Friday evenings,
Feb. "a and 25, under the auspices of 1
Alberts grange. with the following cast /
Of characters: Captain Robert Racket, of
the National Guard, Percy Pitkin 0badi-
an Dawson, his uncle from Japan, b. L.
Cameron: Timothy Tolman. his friend,
L. B. Adams; Mr.. Dabroy. his father-in-
law. jolly cove, O. c. Pitkin; Hobson,
a waiter, Harold Saxby; Clarence, the
captains wife, Hazel Billings; Mrs. Toll
man. lady with a temper, Amy Bailaw; 4
Katy. a mischievous maid, Della Sax
by. Supper will be served Friday even
ing. after the play and there viii be
dancing until 2 m.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-02-17
EAST ORANGE

George Drew, who has been visiting
friends at West Topsham, has returned
to his work at Jerry Dashner's.
DR.. Frank Lamb of Bradford was at
o. L. Hutchinson's and Il. l.. Sanborn's
Sunday.
Mrs Sadie Hutchinson and son, Glenn,
were Bradford visitors Saturday and
Sunday.
Cranberry Corners comedy drama
in four acts, presented by the East
Orange Dramatic club for the benefit of
the church, will be presented in the East
Orange church the evening of Feb. is. Ad-
mission, rs; children, l5c. Doors open
at 1880; curtain at s. The following is
the cast of character: Tom Dexter, one
of natures noblemen, Lawrence 0'Meara;
Sidney Everett, OF the world, worldly,
Glenn Hutchinson; Ben Latham, a wan
derer, Clifton Lincoln; Andrew Dexter
Toms father, Otto Simpson; Hezekiah
Hopkins, fond of argument Bernard
Simpson; Nathan Speck, the hired man,
Frank Bowen; Carlotta Bannister, a child
of fate, Ruby Bowen; Anastasia Bannis-
ter, her stylish aunt from New York,
Ethel Dickey Amelia Dexter, sister of
Andrew, Lottie Simpson; Mrs. Muslin,
something of talker, as you might say,
Minnie Prescott; Bella Ann, help at the
farm, Edith Sanborn; Florine, maid,
lima Rouhan.