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The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
NEW BILL DROPS
 STAMP TAX

WASHINGTON, July Il - The house has passed the new Demo crauc monfbus revenue bill which imposes a protective tariff on all dyes -uffs. The bill which. seems to meet with the favor of practically all Of the Democratic legislators places a new income tax on incomes ana iuheritances. Munitions are uls5 taxed. It is hoped by the present administrator to. be able to raise enough revenue under the new bill to make up the deficiency by the differences in tariff sched- ulss between the TWO parties.
 The present stamp taxes have cen repealed. A tariff commits sion has been created by the new bill and harmony seems to reign nuce more with the Democratic lead CTS in this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
NATIONS PEACE
 E INVOLVED

WASHINGTON, July Il - A joint resolution has been introduced Iuto congress by Charles Pope Cald- We'll, democratic representative rom the third district, which would empower President Wilson to nego- rate by commission for the pur- ,hase of part of Mexico and all JT Lower California.
 A secret agreement has been made between Peru and Venezuela, with he object os taking vast tracts ui laLd now claimed by Columbia and Ecuador. Grave fears are expressed by leading political cir cles for the peace Ot all of the na- tons These natioral moves made within the last week are seriously involving the position of the Un- tied States and the Monroe Doe Urine. !
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
FIGHTI1G FORGE
 ID CROSS LINE

EL PASO, July 1.-The war de- parlmen- has given out the in formation to the effect that the first expeditionary force will, in all probability recrOss the border line within the next few days and give all of the aid possible to Carranza and his troops in the weeding out process.
 Shict censorship is being main taiued by the military circles on the border line, but from the brief wire service that Is being trans milIed from that zone it is evident that Villa is getting the best of ths fighting. Carranza has 10 pealed to the United States 70 ai7 him in exterminating the many lawless bands of .desperadOes which are roaming around the country and who are in the main responsible for all of the raids upon American property.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11

LONDON, July 1.-The terrific smass of the battle of the Somme Is Jn. All sides are hurling their instruments of death and destruc- { t.Nn at one another. A solid mass O: German fighting maniacs are irving to stop the French, progress.
 The main portion of the battle is swaying from one sgde to the OSher. A big gain was made by the Ger mans at an early hour this morn ing ia the fighting and a huge loss was made at the other end of the fightluO line. The gain and the loss about ovens the fighting to a tie d the present time.
 The French have advanced under cover of darkness ard at day break began 8 deadly assault upon the German strong holds and trench arc and Peronne At the present 4l'u9 l' IS SLAOASlg uEAU bE tA G N'o' mans and well fortified. Many eanucns and rapid fire guns are pru te,rlnP the city. Regardless of. the difficulties to be overcome in Q mammoth offensive such as the drive has developed the French are reported to be within a mile of the sfrag etical city.
 Daring deeds of bravery and mar velous military teats have been pIacel into operation by both sides in tOday's fighting. The French are fearing that the Ger mans will fall back upon the use O. poisonous gases to protect Per June from inyasi.su. Aeroplan' and dirigibles are playing a great 0ar' in the battles.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
SULzER BEGINS
 CAMPAIGN

Senator Charles A. Sulzer, Demo- era ic nominee for Alaska delegate to congress, is in the Garden City and will soon leave for Whitehorse, where he will make connections for Fairbanks. The Senator contem- plates spending week or ten days in .he Fairbanks district in the in rerests of his campaign. His itin- erary will then call him toi Ruby, St Michaels and Nome. From there he will visit the westward and back 10 the Pan Handle.
 MT. Sulzer has adopted the cam paign slogan of Alaska for Alas kans" and has promised his party to work for the accomplishment of everything that is embodied in that slogan. He believes in more ex- tended powers for the self govern ment of Alaska immediately. Senat or Sulzer has been in Alaska for If years, has all of his interests in the territory and advocates the deveICpment of the resources of the country along constructive lines
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
EXTENDS INTO
 NORTHLAND TERRITORY

The Pacific Building and Loan Association, with headquarters in Tacoma, Wn., Is extending its arm into the northland. L. w. Hob son as manager Of the financial in sritution, is making a trip thru Al aska, appointing agents to- work in every community Of importance in Alaska.
 Charles Brockmiller has been appointed agent for skagway and has started the ball to rolling In true business like fashion for his company in this community. Mir. Brockmiller has large circle of frieIds in the Garden City and the company is counting on him as winner.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
orE READY FOR SHIPMENT

Ths old Venus Mine, dormant for a number of years, Is now respond ing 70 the tune of the busy pick ana shovel. A moderate crew of mi-ers are busily a. work reopen iDg the Col. Conrad properties on Wildy Arm. Already a consider atle amount of ore has been brok- en and sacked for shipment to the smelter.
 An assay office has Oeen opened to permit extensive assaying of the ere taken from the mine and other properties being developed by the comp my which has taken over the Conrad properties. Indications points to a successful career for the Windy Arm property.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
SKAGVAY WAGON ROAD ID
 RUN UP RIVER VALLEY
Col. Richardson to Announce Definate Plans for Construction of Road. Hayes Looks Over Lay of
 Land to Get Estimate

The wagon road leading out of SkagWay up the valley of the Skag- way river is to receive the inn mediate attention of the Alaska Road Commission. Col. w. F.. Rich ardson is In the Garden City for Ire very purpose of looking over The lav of the land and making cer- tain Investigations before authorfz- ing the work to proceed. The Col onei is determined that the road shall be pushed ahead as far as is practicable with the present ap- Dropriations.
 Jack Hayes, road commissioner, left this morning Cn a tour of in- spection and investigation of the valley. He will hold a conference with Col. Richardson this evening and report the approximate cost of constructing the road to a reason able terminus up the valley. Mr. Hayes will estimate the cost of stumpage, quantity of powder re- quired, tools, bridges, cribbing and lumber required to construct tthe road.
 After the conference Is held this evening, Col. Richardson will be able to make public the details of the wagon road construction. The amount of money that will be rea- sonable to appropriate for the SkGgway division and the approxi- mate time of starting the work This will be made public thru the columns of the Daily Alaskan after he has a chance to hold a confer erC- with MT. Hayes, who is con- versant with the conditions in this immediate vicinity. The Road Commission for South eastern Alaska has appropriated $3U,OOO in addition to the spring maintenance fund, for extension and development work. Roads lead ing out of Juneau will be i'm proved and extended. The Thane aLd Eagle river roads being the chief arteries of travel to and from the Capital City.
 The Portage road on. Prince of Wales Island will come in for it's share of development and extension
 (Continued on page Al
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
.BIG BUSINESS ID
 FIGHT UNIONS

SAN FRANCISCO. July 11-Big business in this city Is preparing to fight the labor unions by making a pool Of their interests. The Cham Der of Commerce has taken up the fight in behalf of business and it proposes to raise a fund of q million dollars to enforce the open shop policy.
 The million will be raised by contributions for the business ho .ses that will prosper from the combination. It is planned to ar range for @ monthly contribution ard fight organized labor as long IS the fund lasts.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
RUSSIANS PRESS GERMANS

LONDON, July 1.-The war of flee announces the capture of the region crossed by the Stokhold riv- CT by the Russians. They have crossed the river and are pushing to the westward. The retreating Germans are being closely pushed ny the Invading Russian infantry and cavalry. Skirmish battles have been reported at headQuarters with a complete victory for the Russians.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
OUTING PARTY OFF FOR HAYNES

It Was a merry party that pulled ou' on the Golden Rod this morn inc for Haines to spend the day in c.uis!ug about the canal and picnicinS in that immediate vii ciuity.
 Captain Ralph Young gave the engines a whirl and shouted cast off. J. NJ. Keller as first mate at the wheel nOSed the popular cralt due south and soon the chug chug of the boat was smothered by the washing waves as they rippled along the dock. Among those noted were Mrs. Cans and Mrs. De Bernard.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
FRENCH IN NEW CAMPAIGN

LONDON, July IA new at tack was launched by the French offenders in the Champagne dis tric' last night. The French have been preparing to storm the trenches for fortnight but Verdun has kept them busy. With. the cessation of the activity around We dur they have launched forth on their offensive and smashed into the GeIma with a terrific force.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
LULU IN FIGHTING

LONDON, July II - The fight ing operations in Gal!cia show a de, cided Hull during the last twenty frLr hours. The Russians have cut the Austrians eff from their base Of supplies and all transporta- ion is under the control of the Russian army officers.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
HERE FOR SUMMER

The Garden City Is the best place in all of Alaska to spend the summer months, at least that Is the way that Ellis Lovejoy and wife have doped out the situation. After spending considerable time to the westward, they have returned here to spend their third successive sum mer..
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
INDIANS ON WAR PATH

MAzATLAN ,MEXICO, July H. The Yaqui Indians are taking ad- va1tage of the withdrawal of the Carlanz troops from Southern Son. ora a, d are reported as having raid ed American properties in that country.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
ARTILLERY FIRE AT VERDUN

LONDON, July 1.-The fighting i'll and around Verduu Is now con fined mostly to artillery. No pro gress worthy of note has been ac- corded either side within the last forty eight hours in this section. Most of the maneuvers seem to be centt red in the Somme region.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
WALL STREET INTERESTED

NEW YORK, Juy 11-Wall Street gees big financial possibilities in the German meachantman subma- ripe service which was sprung on the world by the arrival of the Deutchland in Baltimore.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
FEAR USE OF GAS

French Within Mile of PesOnne. City Is Strongly Held By TeutOns. Daring Deeds of Bravery and Military Feats Placed into OPerS'- tiCn in this Campaign. AeFu- planes Assist Fighters on Both Sides.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11
TERRIFIC SMASH MADE BY BOTH
 NATIONS

Terrific Smash on Battle FTOnl Is Made by BOtl2 Nations. DeAed- ly InstrumehtS Of MOUe.n War fare Used in Marvellous Cam paign. Germans Gain and Lose Al PuInts in Line.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-07-11

(Continued on page 4.)
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08

Monday afternoon when the Mohawks
and Goddard Seconds played IL innings
to a 4 to 4 tie At the beginning of the
18th inning, the Goddard boys failed TO
come on to the field so the game was
| forfeited to the Mohawks to 0. Bat
teries home team, McAllister and Saw
cry; Goddard Seconds, Shepard and Cal
derara. Umpire, DR.. A. A. Cross.
| Achille Colombo, who lived on Con-
struction hill, has moved with his fam
lily to Barre.
The regular business meeting of the
Agenda class will be held on Friday,
June 9, at p. m, at the home of Gladys
Martin. Important business to be con-
sidered.
Our older citizens are recalling the fact
that the Centenary NJ. f. church was
dedicated fifty years ago, in the year of
1866. This was during the pastorate of
Elder w. j. Kidder, long since gone to
his reward. For a time previous to the
building of this church, the Methodist
stood on what is now the property of
Judge Charles II. Beckett.
Miss Emily II. Stiekney Of Lyme, y.
H., mas lately Deen IN town on business
connected with the kurn Hattin Homes
of New England.
A large maple tree standing in Mrs.
Betsey Benediet's yard on South Main
street. fell directly across the sidewalk
and road a little before one o'clock yes
terdsy. smashing the fence and carry
ing down eight electric light wires. Word
was sent at once to the Graniteyille Of
ice Of the electric company and TO
Charles l.. Hayward on south hill, and
were shortly on the spot and
the damage was repaired about 4 o'clock.
The power was shut of from all users
Tor the afternoon.
Theodore Beladeau had a valuable Hol-
itein COW killed by lightning during the
itorm OF Monday afternoon. She was
eedng through the fence at the time
md the lightning struck and ran on tho
wires.
The condition OF Mrs. Kimball Chyno-
veth, who has been seriously i'll, is much
Mrs. Lucy Whitney is heln
ne out there for few days.
Thomas r. Gary of Burlington was
usiness visitor in town yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
WILLIAMSTOWN.

To the editor, Barre Times: 1t has
been rumored about town that the road
commissioner with gang of men, two
horses and road machine, accompanied
by the selectmen, have been lost in the
highway in the quarry district and that
gang of men from the quarries has
been dragging the mud holes. with long
hooks; but no trace of them has been
found. 1t is not known who was re-
sponsible for allowing them to be on
the road when the roads were in such
condition.
Yours for good roads.
Mrs. Nellie Elliott has received word
OF the death of her aunt, Mrs. George
w House, at Providence, r. l.. June ,,
following an illness of two years Funer-
al services We're held on Sunday, June I,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. VIII
liam Mcintyre, with whom Mrs. House
has lived for some time.
H. f. Ellis, who lived at the place near
Root pond, has moved to East st. Johns
bury, where he is to have charge of
large stock farm.
Mrs. c. D. Durham, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs C. J.
Tram, has returned TO her home in New
Haven Mills.
One Of the best games OF the season
vas witnessed on the local diamond on !
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
TALK OF THE TOWN
New an ho.ierv a. Ahhott's

| New silk hosiery at Abbott's.
| Lots of little things for favors at Alb.
bolts.
Misses Glee and Grace Wood are pass
| ing several DAYS with relatives in Frank
| lin.
Dir. and Mrs. j. A. Demo of Maiden
Mass former residents of Barre, are
passing a few weeks with friends in the
city.
Rev. j. P. Thompson, the Baptist state
colporteur, is passing a few days in the
city while attending the central Vermont
Baptist convention.
James Mackay, f. w Bisbee, John +.
Cook. N. S. Love and Thomas H, Cave,
IT,. were among the Barre men who were
at Lake Mansfield yesterday.
George l.. Morris and George w. Howe
returned yesterday from Woodbury.,
where they completed arrangements for
the erection of summer cottage for Mr..
Morris
Miss Marie Darling, graduate Of
Spaulding high school in the class OF
1912, arrived in the city yesterday for a
visit at the home of Miss Blanche Russell
of Eastern avenue.
Walter Dow of Bradford and Henry
Dow of Marshfeld, who were in the city
yesterday TO attend the funeral of Mrs.
Philura Patterson, returned TO their
homes last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton F. Millar, who
were married in Springfield, Mass, Mon
day, returned TO the city last evening and
are residing az Cliff street. They will
be at home after Aug. /.
Charles T. Southgate OF North Main
street is acting as station agent at Grot-
on during the absence of C. ]. Bailey.
While Mr. Southgate is away General
James \. Gall is in charge of
the ticket Office at the Montpelier &
Wells River aaation.
Everybody to the trotting park Satur-
day afternoon to see Goddard and the |
Barre A. C. clash for the first time this
season. Batteries--Barre A. c., Gala |
CHER and Fowlie; Goddard, Keefe or
Shepard and Hoernle. Come out and
root for your favorite team.-adv.
An escort of nearly % Finnish people
from Graniteville came to the city on
afternoon and accompanied
he body of Adolph Puro from A. w.
Badger & Co.'S undertaking establish
nent to Wilson cemetery. At the grave
tide a eulogy in the Finnish language
vas read by a compatriot of the man
whose body was washed to the surface
~ the waters Of Stevens branch Tues
lay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

For Sale-One square Stenway piano
a beautiful oak dining set, mahogany
bedroom set, all in fine condition. w. X
Mackay, 81 Washington street. Tel
556-M.
John A. Cross, George Cross and Her
man Cross of the Mortified granite man.
ufacturing firm Of Cross Bros, were bus
mess visitors in the city yesterday and
to-day. Herman Cross recently returned
from an extended western trip in the in
terests of the firm.
Miss Agnes Stafford, who was one OF
the judges at the Spaulding prize speak
ing competition in the opera house Tues
day evening is member OF the faculty
at Goddard seminary, instead of Montpe-
lier seminary. as previously reported. IL
is stated that Miss Stafford has been pre-
ceptress at Goddard seminary for the
past two years.
Follow the crowd TO the trotting park
Saturday afternoon to see real ball
game. Gallagher. the best left-hander in
these parts, will be on the mound for the
b. A. c., while Keefe or Shepard viii do
the honors for Charities pets. Both teams
are out TO take this game and il prom
ises to be one of the hardest fought bat
ties of the season. Everybody eome.-ad,
Around so couples enjoyed the Spauld-
ing hop, as it was called in Rowland hall
last evening, AT the height OF the mer-
~ making the floor was taxed to its ca
pacity by dancers and there were many
who came merely to look on. The pro-
ceeds exceeded the expectations OF the
promoters of the affair. Refreshments of
punch and waters were served by num-
Der of young women during the half hour
devoted TO the intermission at IL o'clock.
The Montpelier orchestra played for the
dancers and the committee in charge of
the affair consisted of Walter Tobin,
Wendell Ahern and Henry Carroll.
Cash awards for the best small piece
Of granite cutting are TO be made at the |
third annual Vermont state boys and /
girls agricultural and industrial EXPOSE |
ton, which is to be held in Burlington |
Oct. 1913, according to the prospectus |
recently issued by allied organizations in
.erested in vocational work among the /
Young people Of the state. There are a
arge number of prizes offered for work
nanship in various crafts and it is hoped /
hat young granite workers in Barre viii n
,e disposed to contribute to the exhibit.
Beginning at SO, the first award. there
ire Ave money prizes to be given out.
All boys who desire to participate in the
competition are asked To communicate
With Mrs. w. F. Shepard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

C. S. Delore of Boston was a visitor in
town yesterday, leaving this morning for
Concord, n H.
Louis Guillette, who has conducted a
successful smithy and wood repairing
business just north of the South Main
street bridge for several years, has dis
posed OF his interests to G. A. Racquet
The deal, which was contaminated
through the j. J. Dashner real estate
agency, includes large stock of iron
and wood repairing material. Mr. Pac-
quet plans to continue his interest in the
Summer street smithy of Racquet Bros.
and will man the south-end shop with
expert workmen in order to accommo-
date people in that section of the city.
Mr.. Guilette has been offered good po-
sition with an automobile concern in Bur
lington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
TALK OF THE TOWN
silk underwear at Abbott's.

Sec. F. w. Suitor of the quarrywork-
ers' international association is in re
ceipt of communication from members
of the branches at Lithonia, Ca, and
Stone Mountain, Ca, advising him that
they are out on strike. On the rolls of
the two branches are many negroes and
they have been instrumental in bringing
to head the movement for emancipation
from long hours. 1t is stated that 500 of
the 700 negro quaryworkers are de-
manding an eight hour day on the same
salary basis used in a nine-hour day,
with extra pay for all overtime. Paving
cutters and stonecutters in the Georgia
granite belt are receiving the benefits of
an eight-hour day There are Indications
that the strike will mot be Of long dura
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
FavOrs

Handkerchiefs will appeal to every
young lady. These for favors come
in new lot of styles and designs.
The latest is the Blue Bird Hand.
kerchief, denoting love, purity and
honesty. These, CSC each.
White Handkerchiefs with Colored
Embroidery, very dainty and pretty,
Csc.
Silk Handkerehiefs with Silk Edges
are little the newest. These come
in the rainbow colorings and are very
pretty.
Silk Underwear. This is very beau
tiful. Comes in White and Flesh,
trimmed with silk, Lace and Ribbon.
Nothing prettier. Sells for from
S1.9S up to $3.50. Come in Sepa-
rate Pieces or Combinations. Ask to
see these beautiful garments, though
you do not care to buy.
Silk Hosiery is going higher, get
ting searcer. just now we have all
colors and sizes.
A special Fibre Silk Hose in Black,
White and Colors, at soc.
See our silk Hose leader in Colors,
Black and White, at Sl.0O.. Later,
qualities at this price will be poorer.
Beautiful Ivory Pryaline in full sets
in boxes or without; also in Single
Pieces to match what you have. This
is the best grade of Ivory produced
in this country. Nothing else quite
as good.
Fancy Ribbons in new designs at
old prices.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
TALK OF THE TOWN
New silks at Abhott's.

NtW silks at aUUVIt ;.
Quick Meal gasoline and Perfection oil
stoves and wicks. Il. A. Prindle, Depot
square.
Attorney Stanley G. Wilson OF Chelsea,
member Of the class of 1896, has been
engaged to deliver the alumni Grafton at
the alumni literary exercises at Goddard
seminary Thursday, June %. DR.. Vim
cent Eaton Tomlinson of Worcester,
Mass, is TO preach the baccalaureate ser
mon in the Universalist church Sunday,
June Is A feature Of commencement
week at Goddard this year is to be a
military driIl by the recently organized
school battalion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-06-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express onr heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends for
their kindness and sympathy shown dur.
ing the illness and death of our son and
brother. also to the children, who brought
flowers during his illness. and for the
beautiful tributes at the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Norris,
and Karl,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Norris,
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Norris,