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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

1t is probable that considerable srm
of money was saved to the state of Yer
mont through the efforts of twoitigants
in Bennington county in getting togeth-
err and settling their case before the case
was heard in supreme court after yer
dict had been rendered in county court.
incidentally, the litigants saved no slight
sum of money which would have found
its way into the pockets of the lawyers.
Moreover, in the settlement a young
man got money damages for being de-
prived of his eyesight through the act of
the other litigant. 1t looks like sat
isfsctory ending of the legal phases of
the incident.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

The Brattleboro Refornfer says the lat
est detachment of New Hampshire troops
to go to the border looked almost as
good as the Vermont troops. If they
make as much progress on the Mexican
border as the Vermont troops did they
will have qualified for federal service in
emphatic manner. The Vermont regi-
ment was moulded into an effective unit
inside of three months training So it
is to be hoped that the New Hampshire
trops will not only look almost as well
but will develop as soldiers almost as
well as the Vermonters did.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Along with their other performances,
the Germans have wonderful knack of
getting information from the countries
with which they are at war, or at least
of disseminating information purporting
to have come from the enemy country
The latest illustration of the knack is
the announcement on Oct Is that the
Zeppelin attack on parts OF England on
Sept. % resulted in the partial destruc-
ton of barracks at Grimsby and the kill
ing of more than 400 soldiers" not to
overlook, too, that bombs from the Yep
pelin struck a cruiser and killed "about
80 men" These bits OF information are
entirely at variance with the official re-
ports sent out by the British censor.
and hence there arises the quandary
which one to believe Naturally. one
would expect that the German report
was guess work but there Is bare pos
sibility that German spies OF German
sympathizers still lurk in England and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

The Times was mistaken about Bryan
being an unheard of quantity on the
stump this fall; he has spoken in as
many as ii states, according to de-
spatch to the New York World from st,
Louis. The despatch adds the interesting
paragraph that when Bryan entered the
lunchroom lat st. LOUIS Speaker Champ
Clark was eating breakfast. Bryan
passed within a few feet of him, but did
not appear to notice him and the speaker
did not look up"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19
SHORTAGE OF MEN IN NAVY.


The great shortage of men for the
| United States navy is again revealed by
the fact that three ships of the older
service had to be sent to the reserve list,
or the naval graveyard" in order to
man the new super -dreadnought Arizona.
The ships sent to the reserve list were
the Kansas, the New Hampshire and the
Vermont; and even with the quotas of
men that could be taken from them there
were not enough available seamen to
complete the complement of the Arizona.
The Arizona is still 1874 men short of the
full number demanded, while the Kan
sas, the New Hampshire and the Yer
mont have been reduced to a state of
comparative impotence because of the
essening of their men. With several
great battleships now in the course of
construction and the certain demand for
enlisted men, it is apparent that the
government in Washington will have to
strenuous efforts to supply the needed
men. Navies do not run alone; nor can
ships be effectively operated unless they
are provided with sufficient men. In
case of war at the present time the Kan
sss, the New Hampshire and the Yer
mont. all of which are vessels of consid-
cradle effectiveness vet, probably could
not be utilized because there were not
enough men available to man them for
war service. The government did well
in declaring for a better and larger navy
but it has been backward, very much
backward. in meeting the other demand
OF the situation. The navy must have
more men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Some motorists in Brattleboro, when
queried by the special officer represent
ing the secretary of state, had to confess
that they didn't have licenses to operate,
their permits having expired by limita-
ton. That is quite apt to be the case at
the flag end of the automobile season.
Sometimes it is carelessness and other
times it is willful intent. In either case
it is against the motor vehicle law Of the
state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19
GRANITEVILLE

Come to the Odd Ladies' fair in Miles
hall Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights of this week and enjoy the good
time. The entertainment Thursday even
ing will begin at o'clock Friday even
ing the ladies viii give drill. The en-
tertainment will be followed by dancing
each evening.--adv.
By request, the special feature which
was shown in the Granite theatre last
Friday night will be shown again Thurs
day, Oct. 10. Everybody should see this
picture, "Spoiler of Souls" five reels.--
adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19
SOUTH CABOT

Mr. and Mrs. Warden were in Mont
pelier Tuesday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Foster were in Wal.
den Monday on business mission.
DR.. Wheeler was at Rufus Aliens the
first OF the week to see Mrs. Allen, who
is i'll.
Mrs. Orville Smith of Danville visited
her sister, Mrs. Lee Dow, recently.
Mrs. Hiram Darling visited her sister,
Mrs. Shaw, in Marshlield, the first of the
week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19
PLAINFIELD.

The mothers club met with Mrs. Sara
Baldwin Thursday evening for their an
nual harvest supper After partaking of
a substantial supper they were enter
tanned by a delightful program. which
was arranged by the literary committee.
Those from out Of town were Mr.. and
Mrs G. ;. Weleh and family. Ralph Frost
from 6roton -7d Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Bowly from Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Through various organizations, Barre
has already shown to the delegates and
visitors to the Independent Order OF
Foresters' convention that they are very
welcome in the city We trust that the
Foresters feel the cordiality of the well
come that Barre is glad to have them
even for so short time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Campaign clubs in Vermont are almost
a minus quantity in this presidential
election; so the forming of Hughes
club in Montpelier makes rather I'M
usual event. Vermont politicians of eth
err brand have scarcely ever been SO
apathetic as now.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

It is not often that municipality
turns down a proffer of $500-rea mon
ey-as Bellows Falls has done when it
refused to take F. H. Rabbits money
and apply it toward the purchase of an
automobile fire truck. Bellows Falls
won't have many better chances at easy
money than Mr.. Rabbits generous offer
toward municipal betterment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Within week two Vermont youths
have jumped directly in front OF auto
mobiles and been instantly killed. The
pedestrian has certain burden of re.
sponsibility, as well as the driver of the
motor vehicle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

The story that the United States gov
eminent has accepted the German note
on the Lustania case, including Ger
many's refusal to "disavow" the sinking,
carries quite Bernstorffian flavor In
fact, it's sour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19
wILLIAMSTowN.

There viii be a social gathering Of
members OF the Eastern star and Ma
sonic lodges and their families in the
lodge room Friday evening, Oct. 20. for
the benefit of the piano fund. An inter
esting program has been arranged and
viii be served
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

II was many months ago that Carran-
"a tried to bluff the United States troops
out of Mexico but the bluff has failed
10 be effective.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

A contemporary speaks of there being
blue paradise at Barre" Paradise,
yes, but by no means blue,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

The war fever is growing in the United
States--they are appointing eensors OF
the college football gridirons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

that they have some mysterious means
of communicating to the German gov
eminent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-10-19

Harvest supper. Cniyersslist church.
Friday night-adv.
Evening star., 1916-10-21

sented. And We may be sure that q
measure covering real eight hour day
will produce an exceedingly lively dis
cussion, with the outcome exceedingly
uncertain.
There will be time for debate, be-
cause another such hold-up as this town
recently witnessed is not likely to occur
That. episode will hardly have fellow
in our congressional history. Those who
participated will not soon forget their
experience. Some Of them have not yet
recovered from their surprise. Others
are laboring with explanations that do
not explain.
1t may be doubted if the "inside" of
that transaction ever becomes public
property. So much was done in secret
conference.-the corner, SO to say. The
drama moved swiftly and smoothly. The
stage had been set with care. And when
the curtain went up there was some
thing doing every minute. The repre-
sentatives of the brotherhoods spoke
their pieces, the President spoke his,
and. together, they forced Congress to
speak a piece Then the curtain, "slow
falling to the prompter's bell" descend
ed, and the play was over. Part com
edy. part tragedy, we shall not see its
like again.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
a Senator's Frank Admission,

Former Secretary Knox, a candidate
hr- the Senate, recalled in a campaign
speech this observation made by Senator
Underwood when the so-called eight
hour bill was before the Senate:
ut does not make any difference
whether you call it an eight-hour day
or not, because there is no eight hour
day involved. 1t is only an eight hour
basis for fixing pay; and you can go
on saying that you have an eight hour
day, but the fact is there is no eight
hour day in this bill"
This was as patent to other senators
as to the Alabama senator, and under
ordinary circumstances would have pro-
tracted the debate and forced changes
In the proposition. So great difference
between the thing and the name at
taehed would have caused everybody to
pause.
But the circumstances were not ordi-
nary. They were extraordinary to the
point of CONSERVATION. Senators were
told to legislate first and investigate
afterward. "Do this, and do it now.
There is no time for debate The coun-
try is threatened with paralysis and
the shock must be averted at all
hazards"
But, although Mr.. Underwood's words
bsyailed nothing when Uttered, they
point now to situation which may be-
como very interesting when Congress
returns to the subject. Then there viii
be time for debate. Then debate viii
be demanded. Then, IL an eight-hou
day 10 the object, the object must b.
definitely set forth M- the measure Pre-
Evening star., 1916-10-21
The Lamp Shop
ION THE SECOND FLOOR


is locality of beauty and fascinating charm. The
array of colors and designs is varied and intensely
interesting. Lamps of all sizes. designs and prices
are on display, and what makes the home look
cozier than the correct lamp in the right place.
The New "Max Ray" Lamp
would make charming addition to any library or
living room-it is very artistic and lends atmos-
phere of individual charm. The pedestal is of
antique gold, with various color suggestions
simple or very elaborate in design. The shades
are of delicate colorings or rich. deep oriental
tints, lined with the studied color to reflect the
most excellent rays. Complete with shade, $4S.o0
to 5000
Floor Lamps
tall, graceful designs of mahogany; three adjust
able sockets, adaptable for the use of the fiat or
very deep shade. Specially priced at $3.50.
\ Mahogany Portables, complete with 1O-inch
silk frnged shade; several pretty soft colors;
$500.
New Linen Light Screens
artisticay decorated in pretty colors. This screen
is designed to attach to the electric bulb to shade
the glare. Sizes to cover one or two bulbs, $3.50
to $500
door. street.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
Rumania's Stand.

Rumania, which few days ago seemed
in imminent peril Of an overwhelming
invasion by Teutonic forces from the
north, has made a stand and evideatly
has checked the aggressive movement on
the Rumanian slopes Of the Transyl-
vanian Alps. After falling back for
some distance King Ferdinandis troops
have in places resumed the offensive,
and at last accounts we're holding their
own along the frontier, 80 that for the
present the danger Of invasion appears
to have been averted. At the same time
Gen. Maekensen has renewed his sffen-
sive in the Dobrudja and the Rumsaians
have given way somewhat on their lsft
flank along the shores Of the Black sea.
This engagement is seemingly not cor
cluded. It may be that the Nackensen
movement is designed to supplement that
of the forces under Gen. Won Falken-
hayn, whose retirement from active duty
has just been announced. Possibly the
Teutonic policy is to strike alternately
ON the northern and southern fronts,
though it would seem that moro effective
strategy would b to drive eimultaassus-
ly, tbs northern and soutAern Teutsaie
armies being free 10 ast Independently,
Whether Faikenhay1ia settlement Aaa
been actually due = tAe wsqnA - 1sl
reported to have received at - 1teRt
or to dipleasure ~ Ais fsilws . som,
plete the DIM izts 11zaaia aftsr IL
Evening star., 1916-10-21
Wilson and Bryan.

At this time of reconciliations and
teamwork that meeting in Pittsburgh
yesterday is entitled to full considera.
tion.
When Mr.. Bryan became a member
| of the Wilson cabinet the prediction was
freely made that he would not remain
long. How could he7 What did his
presence represent but the discharge OF
a political debts He and Mr.. Wilson
were so unlike in so many things, there
was wide expectation that they would
soon part company.
When Mr.. Bryan left the cabinet
great numbers exclaimed, 'I told you
so!' Quite as many, too, smiled at Mr.
Bryan's parting "God bless you" when
he shook Mr.. Wilson's hand and re.
tired. Many speculated about the future
Would Mr.. Bryan be a Wilson man in
1916?
Here is the answer. Mr. Bryan is a
Wilson man, and very active one. His
value in the campaign is probably great
er than had he remained in the cabinet
As member of the administration he
would now be pleading simply for an in
dorsement of himself. As a democrat
detached, he is pleading for an indorse-
ment Of an administration not alto
gether to his liking. Its conversion to
preparedness has in particular met with
his displeasure. But, with all its faults,
he lsves it still, and is asking the voters
to keep Mr.. Wilson in office.
1t is stated that Mr.. Bryan is con-
vinced Mr.. Wilson will win, and so as
sured him yesterday. He spoke prob
ably from impressions gathered on his
stumping tours. He has had large au-
diences, and, as usual, many evidences
Of appreciation from them.
The value of his judgment 50 formed
would be greater if he had not in the
past been misled by such manifestations
Of interest. At the close Of all three
of his own campaigns he expressed GER
tainty of success. he could dednee moth
ing else from tbs receptions that had
been everywhere accorded him. IF the
people did not intend to vote for him
why had they come out in such numbers
to hear him, and followed his discourses
with SO many evidences Of agreement
Each time the result disappointed him
The other man had won. The enormous
crowds had not voted as they had shout
ed. If their hearts had ever been true
to Poll, they had changed before eiec
| ton day.
Mr.. Wilson knows the story, and may
have remembered it yesterday. Still, h,
must have received Mr.. Bryan's assur
ances with pleasure. They agreed witt
other assurances from other sources
and he wanted to believe them ALL
Evening star., 1916-10-21
Opposition to U-Boat Frightfulness

Gen. Won Hindenburg's opposition to
a resumption of the policy Of ruthless
submarine warfare as a means of injur-
ing Germany's enemies, is likely to have
more weight in the German high coun-
ellis than the clamors of the "frightful-
ness" advocates, who are urging the in
stitution of wholesale destruction on the
sea irrespective of the wishes and rights
of neutrals. Won Hindenburg has the
confidence of the German people and
the German ruler, as result of his own
successes in the field as military COM
mander. He has had no diplomatic ex-
perience, but he is evidently a man of
sound judgment. and he doubtless real
ICES the danger of drastic submarine
policy, which could not fail to bring dis
advantage to Germany greater than any
advantages gained from undiscriminat-
ing destruction at sea.
AS retaliatory measure the subma-
rine aggressions by Germany upon com
merce have not availed materially for
Germany's benefit. The sinking of hun
dreds of ships has not caused England
to relax the blockade. 1t has cost Eng
land heavily in tonnage and in valu
able cargoes, and it has cost others as
wen, including some Of Germany's
friends among the neutrals. 1t has en-
gendered much bitterness without pro
ducing any benefits. 1t would be the
wisest policy to abandon submarine raids
upon commerce. certainly wiser than to
extend them in defiance of international
law and the limitations that have been
imposed by the United States.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
11th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue
The Milk Strike Menace.

The threat of milk strike on the
mart of the producers of Maryland and
Virginia in order to compel an advance
of the wholesale price carries with it
a menace to the health of Washington
that cannot be ignored So utterly de-
pendent is Washington upon the supply
from the neighboripg states that any
suspension of relations between the pro-
ducers and the distributors would i'm
mediately and dangerously affect the en-
tire community. There is no reserve.
The.supply is exhausted daily, and the
consumers depend for their sustenance
upon the fresh deliveries. Inside of
twenty-four hours after the stoppage of
the deliveries to the distributors Wash
ington will be suffering aeutely, and in
another day the distress would be uni
versal throughout the District, affecting
all. classes of people. 1t would be pos
sible, of course, to import milk from
more distant sources of supply, but this
would add to the expense, and, more
over, there is grave doubt whether
Washington's needs could be met from
these sources, inasmuch as they are al
ready taxed to supply their own local
markets.
The Commissioners should take this
matter Immediately under advisement,
in the interest of averting a possible
calamity. Some arrangement is surely
possible whereby the milk produced in
Maryland and Virginia can be marketed
in Washington at fair prices, fair to the
producers, the distributors and the con-
sumers. A quarrel between the pro-
ducers and the distributors regarding
prices should not leave the helpless con-
sumers. The helpless consumers should
not be left at the mercy of quarreling
producers and distributors, whose in
ability to agree may shut off the sup
ply. The farmers say that they cannot
produce milk proftably at the present
price which the distributors pay. The
distributors say that they cannot pay
any more without raising the price to
the consumer. The consumer, who is
the least articulate of all factors in this
transaction, complains that he is already
paying as high a price for milk as he
can afford, especially in view of the great
increase in food cost along all lines.
Is there a milk producing combina-
tion, controlling all or the greater part
Of the product within the area of Wash
ington's supply' Is there milk dis
tributipg combination, controlling all or
the greater part of the milk vending ia
cilities in this city, These questions
should be answered in any inquiry into
the milk problem that is conducted. The
consumer, who is not organized, who
has no chance to effect a combination,
should be primarily the object of such
protection as the federal or the local
government can give him by preventing
price increases as result of organiza-
tions among the producers or distribu-
ters. In any case, he must be protected
against a strike that would cut off his
supply entirely.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
Voeabuiary.

veeabuiary.
One language now. will not suffice
For popular oratien,
When bringing out your good advice
Before Q glorious nation.
In German, French or modern Greek
Or central Europe's diction
The throng's attention you must seek
For works Of fact or fiction.
Once, simple grammar all correct
Equipped the verbal charmer,
With touches slight Of dialect
To entertain the farmer.
Republican Or democrat.
10 Domestic or exotic
On this he may ct once stand pat;
He must be polyg1st*ie.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
The Woman's Bath Robe Is One
of Her Most Useful Garments

In the morning before dressing, in the even
ing before retiring and at various other times
through the day and evening. They are warm
enough to protect amply and pretty enough in
pattern and colorings to satisfy the most par
ticular.
Robes at $500 and $6.o0-New and attractive
models, with large collars and surplice neck,
showing the of deep bands of satin as
trimming These robes are made of a fine
grade of blanket cloth and eiderdown, some
plain and others in floral designs.
Robes from $500 to $4.5oEiderdown and Blan-
ket Cloth Robes, light of weight, but very
comfortable; plain colors and artistic floral
patterns of harmonious tones. Large sailor
collar or We neck effects bound with satin
folds.
Special value in Robe. at $27s-Indian blanket
patterns, and plain and fancy effects; also
eiderdown mostly in plain colors. Colarless
We neck style, with small collars or large sailor
collars, bound with satin.
Women may exercise their own preference in
choosing colors. as most every one is-shown. Each
Robe is finished with cord at waist.
Third SsOr. street.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
What's in the Magazines for October?

What. in the Magazines for October?
Read this brief story and find out then get the
Magazines and enjoy them.
The weekly and monthly magazines growing better and
better the matter contents No all of
the fraction othem These few guide post
to few Of the good artieess
1.-THE NATIONAL
sy1nbeism AAaAAINA
q. ep.enola alacle on isumana and Its
Ie Groce
II "Browning title
lMUNsEYS MAGAZINE.
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Evening star., 1916-10-21

opportunity
personaliy-he accenuaing the other
SO fascinating in color.
spndor of these luxurious fabrics is
thoroughly their beauty
LIBERTY VE.VETS blue, Holland blue electric
blue de amethyst silver rose and black; 40
AsPHoDEL3 sAIMs in and cooring
in S
Alice blue. pale blue and black; a inches
s.
hpr g street
Evening star., 1916-10-21

New York's board of health has de-
cided to quit publishing infantile paraly-
sis news. There is scarcely any cur
rent proposition into which the question
Of publicity does not enter.
Evening star., 1916-10-21
Speculation.

Speculation.
"Whut's all dis report said Miss
Miami Brown, about bettin' ON de lee.
tionf"
"Well," replied Mr. Erastus; II dunno
as you'd call it any regular game"
"I didn't s'pose it was no regular game
I speck it's some o. dishere political pol
icy hears so much talk about"
Evening star., 1916-10-21

A poll at Princeton adverse to Presi-
dent Wilson merely indicates the un
certainties which attach to .favorite-son
prestige.
Evening star., 1916-10-21

His employment of German in a pub
lie address is practical admission by
Col. Roosevelt that he does not regard
the familiar use of that language as evi-
dence of un n-Americanism.
Evening star., 1916-10-21

Preparedness advocates insist that be-
ing to proud to fight is a state Of mind
related to the pride that goes before a
fall.