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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

world, here and abroad, so estimates it
Secretary Lansing's inexcusable con
llicting statements Of Thursday did moth
ing to raise the tone of the episode. In
one he terrified the nation by an allusion
which nobody understood, to our being
ION the verge of war" and then followed
this by wishy washy explanation of his
original purpose. As presented side by
side in yesterday mornings paper, they
contributed nothing TO the reputation of
our state department
Then the torrential outpouring of the
stock market, rising and falling as
Lansing's lips moved, turning over mil
lions of dollars from some hands to those
of others, with the indications, which
usually appear at such times, that some
people sensed what it all meant better
than did others, has not added to the
serenity of the picture.
In another column this morning we
give our readers chance to discuss the
question, and besides take from the
New York Times searching analysis
of the situation by George w. Wicker
sham, former attorney general and
publicist of discrimination and vigor.
Among our own contributors, Mr.. Walter
Campbell Taylor speaks more pointedly
still. We do not agree with all he says,
but in the spirit of the free forum we
readily give him a chance TO say it.
Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
Lloyd George Begins Well in Ireland.

Nearly 600 Irishmen are to be released
for Christmas. These men were hastily
imprisoned The soldiers who had charge
of suppressing the Irish revolution made
no fine distinctions as to whom they ex-
ecuted and whom they let live. They
were even less careful concerning the per-
sons they imprisoned. The way in which
the Dublin uprising was handled by the
British has left Ireland smarting from
fresh wounds, more uncompromising than
ever. To many in this country it was a
shocking revelation that so many had
been in prison.
In deciding TO release the prisoners in
termed at the time of the rebellion the
English government has taken one step
toward the pacification of Ireland. The
many families which will receive their
own home again for Christmas viii net
now feel so bitter toward the govern
ment in London. They will be more will
ing to believe the assurance that the
Irish question is to be treated with fair.
mes. by the Lloyd-George government.
But il would be a mistake to suppose.
for moment. that nothing more need
be done to get Ireland into line with
the rest of the United Kingdom. Mr..
Redmond and his followers will no doubt
be pleased with the action. but they win
remain in the opposition until more steps
have followed the first. A wholesale re-
lease OF Irish political prisoners viii
make them more willing TO believe that
Lloyd George means well toward Ireland
II is a good beginning Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
UP TO GERMANY NOW.

The reply offered by the entente allies
to the peace feeler of the central powers
cannot be taken as an absolute rejection
of peace proposals at this time, although
it does seem to set aside the first move
made by Germany and her allies toward
the consummation of that end The
peace such as Germany offers is rejected,
as it was expected that it would be re-
jected; but, as against that rejection, a
statement is made on which the entente
allies might be expected to enter into a
conference. Therein the entente allies go
Germany and her supporters one better
and state with some degree of definite
ness on what grounds they would CON
slider the cessation of warfare. The CEN
trail powers note was extremely indef-
mite as to the expectation of those pow
ers along the line of treaty; the en-
tente's reply is fairly clear in that re-
spect. And, too, the entente note re.
plies to the note presented by President
Wilson, who sought some definite state
ment of basis on which peace conferences
could be held. There really is no need
of another statement to President VIII
son, but out of courtesy such reply will,
of course, be made The next move is
put squarely up to the central powers
under Germany's leadership, either to
follow out in good faith the suggestion
of President Wilson for a statement of
terms on which they would egter peace
conferences or to unmask the hypocrisy
which the entente nations seem to think |
they are hiding behind. This diplomatic |
sparring for an opening for peace is a
long drawn out and devious operation
and cannot be hurried. The United /
States and the other neutral nations
must possess their souls in patience, now
that the first moves have been made.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

private parties or 10 utilize the space
for municipal Office room was a question
Of discussion; or rather IL was ques
ton whether the municipality could af
ford to give up the annual rental and al
the same time expend a considerable sun
of money in the rearranging of the par
titions to suit the needs Of city officials
The need of more room for the munich
pal government was admitted Finally
the decision was reached TO transform
the quarters formerly occupied by the
postofiice; and as result the lower floor
of the city hall is the home of most OF
the important city officials, and the ac-
commodation TO the public in knowing
where to find officials during office hours
is very satisfying. The loss of the 81 200
annual rental was, of course, felt at the
outset, but the feeling wore off and the
deficit was met in some other way. So,
if Brattleboros need for room for cor
officials is as great as Barre's
was, the experience of the latter city
NAV be used in convincing Brattleboro OF
the wisdom of utilizing the space vacat-
ed by the postoflice by turning it into
quarters for town officers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

DR.. Don d. Grout of Waterbury has
resigned as superintendent of the Yer
mont state hospital. He had much to dc
with the establishment of the institution
Of which he has been head during the
nearly l6 years of its life. He is to be
succeeded by DIR. Watson /. WATSON, the
assistant superintendent, and so the con
tinuity of DIR. CIRCUITS policies is assured
Springfield (Mass.) Republican.
That would be, perhaps, natural con.
clusion to draw inasmuch as DR.. Was
son has so long been assistant to DR..
Grout, and it is to be presumed that the
new superintendent will be mindful of
the many good points of administration
emphasized by his predecessor. How
ever, DIR. WATSON is not such an admins
trative standpatter that he has no mi
tiative of his own; and it is to be ex-
pected that he will adapt himself to
changing conditions in the conduct of
hospitals for the insane even if such
adaptation should necessitate a diverg-
ence from the methods already in force
How to bring about the proper adapta-
ton is quite problem, but there is con.
tidence in DIR. Wasson's capacity to ac-
complish it, with the cooperation of the
officials who are more directly account
able to the state for the administration
of the hospital, laying the foundation on
some of the practicable methods used by
DIR. Grout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
BRATTLEBoRO'S QUANDARY
RARRE,S SOLUTION

With the prospective completion OF il:
federal building in February. Brattleborc
faces the necessity of losing $1,000 an
aual income which the government paid
for postofIice quarters in the town build
ing, and the Brsttleboro Reformer calls
attention to the situation by explaining
that the vacated room might be rented
to private parties or it could be utilized
Tor town purposes. namely, Offices for
some of the most important public ser
ssnts. The situation in Brsttleboro i
Utmost identical with that which faced
Barre a few years ago. The federal gov
Tnment had long been 3 tenant Of the
'ity building. paying approximately the
lsme rental as il paws now in Brattle-
soro, but when the federal building was
completed it threw open = large section
u the first floor in the city hall. Wheth-
y 70 forego the comfortable income &c
Eulng from the rental OF the space to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
CURRENT COMMENT
Names whitehill for Sergeant at Arms.

With three Montpelier men scrambline
for the place and one, at least, showing
his lack of the qualifications needed, why
not elect II. G. Whitehill of Waterbury,
He lives near enough Montpelier SO
that he could perform all the duties in
cumbent upon him easily without having
to reside in the capital city.
He is a prince of good fellows, but that
is not all.
He is a self-made man, educated in
the school and college of hard knocks.
He has the backbone to do the right
thing and say no when it ought to be
said.
A Caledonia county boy born and bred,
he has won his success in Washington
county. and made good in every place to
which duty has called him.
Let's leave Montpelier out for once
and put in the best man; one who knows
everybody and deserves recognition as
one of the successful young men of YER
mont Morrisville Messenger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
Mr.. wilson's Peace Note.

Seldom has American opinion under
gone more marked change than in its
feeling toward the presidents note to
the European powers. First accounts in
dicste that il was case OF taking
-oundinCsr a. 10 what the war was
about from the several points Of view.
This appeared innocent enough. but a
more deliberate reading Of the text
shows its primary elect = -enforceing
Of the claims Of the Teutonie allies. The
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
Safer.

eyes. he started life as burglar"
"And reformed? ?"
That's as you happen to look at it;
at his first trial, when his lawyer took
the entire proceeds of the robbery he had
committed to defend him, he thought he
saw better and safer graft than bur
glary; so he studied law" Houston
Post.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

The speaker at the meeting of Wash
ington county milk producers, who urged
the farmers to keep the dirt at home for
soil tilling instead of trying to sell it in
the milk product, made hit sure enough.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

L. P. Thayer nominates H. c. White
hill for sergeant-at.arms Mr.. Whitehill
dominates d. j. Dwinell for the same po-
sition; MIR. .Dwinell nominates-well,
that is tellin'.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
Bad. Isn't II?

"There seems TO be strange affinity
between darby and a chicken. won
der why?" said Jones.
Naturally enough" replied Brown
Zone IL descended from Ham and the
other from eggs"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

Things are shaping up for another
great drive on the western war front in
Europe. Germany can only stave it off
by peace negotiations.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

There might be more world sympathy
for General Won Kissing, custodian of
Belgium, who is now very i'll, if the world
did not remember Edith Cavell, nurse.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

The allies seem to be attacking Mont
pelier's breastworks on the sergeant at
arms appointment. However, the de-
lenses are strong.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
A Logical Supposition.

Jessie, aged five, spent an interesting
hour in one of Washington's parks
watching men putting cotton bands about
the trees. Some weeks later she was
walking along Connecticut avenue when
she noted a man with mourning band
about one arm.
Mamma" she said, whats to prevent
them from crawling up his other arm'"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

been visiting in Worcester, Mass, re-
turned home Saturday evening, accom-
panied by William, their son, who will
visit here few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
January don't swear; swear OFF.

Now for splendid year in business
progress
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01

Wanted-Store centrally located OF
would consider one-half of store. Mrs.
c. f. Millar, phone 6l5.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-01
MONTPELIER
Deaths of Lewis N. Wood, SO, and Mrs.
Arabella Blanchard, SO.

Lewis N. Wood, aged 80 years, we
known throughout Vermont because o
his prominence in the Democratic party
died suddenly at his home here Saturda..
afternoon. He was talking with one o
his employees when he was suddenly TAX
en- worse and died within few minutes
Mr.. Wood had been recovering from
pneumonia and his family thought h
was making an excellent recovery whei
his heart seemed to break under TIN
strain. He was the only son Of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Lewis Wood of this city. WheI
the state voted local option he held on
of the first second-class licenses here
Later he owned and operated a hotel il
Swanton. For many years he was EN-
ployed by the New York Granite Co., but
in recent years he had owned and operat
ed granite shed here under the name OF
the Green Mountain Granite Co., doing a
nice business. He was held in high es'
TEEN in Montpelier. The funeral will
take place at Q o'clock from st. Angus
tines church Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Arabella Blanchard, aged 50 years,
died ut her home on School street about
2 o'clock Sunday morning following a
couple of weeks illness with heart trou-
BILE. She had been rugged and healthy
for woman of her years until the sud
den breaking down of health commenced.
She was the oldest woman member OF
the Unitarian church, having identified
/ herself with it when it was first organ
| lied in Montpelier. She is survived by
| three sons, George L., Fred and Willis
| Blanchard, who are prominent in the
business affairs of Montpelier. The flu
neral will take place at 2 o'clock this
afternoon.
Montpelier high school basketball team
defeated the College Stars Saturday
evening in the armory by score of AZ
to Is in poorly played game on each
side. There was considerable rough play
ing and holding, although but few fouls
were called In the first period the teams
were evenly matched, but in the last the
high school team ran away from their
opponents Luck was with the high
school in shooting for baskets. The high
school team was composed OF Smith, kel-
ley, ,Jangraw. Clark, Gross and Wood
worth, while the College Stars were ]. j.
and f. Laird, Smith, Pape and Bartlett
Sheriff r. H. Tracy has appointed W.
J. Batchelder of Plainfeld as deputy in
place of 4. D. Bartlett, who recently
died. Among the candidates for the po
sition were John Ryan, Walter Wells
and f. V. Duke.
George Foley in city court Saturday
afternoon pleaded guilty TO vagrancy and
was sentenced to four months in the
house of correction. Foley was arrested
for "pan- handling" people on the street
Thursday evening He was recently ar
rested for stealing in Burlington under
the name OF Clark
Miss Bernice Pembroke visited Sunday |
in st, Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs Amos Lanier, who have
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
DEUTSCHLAND CARGO MOVED.
Why 50 Tons of it Are in Hoboken
 Puzzles Shipping Circles.
A New York paper said Tuesday

A New York paper said Tuesday:
 Some fifty tons of the cargo which has been stored at the New London, Conn. berth of the German submersi- ble freighter Deutschland, the arrival of which had been expected hourly, were brought to Hoboken yesterday and stored at the North German Lloyd pier there. The only explanation of fered was that those in charge thought it safer for the present to distribute the cargo at various places in the East. The incident was a puzzle in ship ping circles last night.
 It was pointed out that. if the East ern Forwarding company, American agents of the Ocean Navigation Co.,, which owns the vessel. had decided to remove the cargo merely for storage, it seemed probable it would have been sent to Baltimore. where the company has extensive and well-guarded ware house facilities. One suggestion, not taken very seriously was that it had been decided to bring the Deutschland into New York flarbor and dock her at Hoboken. No such preparations for her arrival have been made there so far as is known. as were made in Bal timore and New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
THIS STOPS HAIR
 FROM FALLING OUT

Ever try to count the dead, fallen hairs in your comb and brush? They are natures advance warning of future badness and proof that the dangerous little dandrun germ is busy on your scalp.
 Dr. Sangerbund. the fanlons Taris specialist, first disccvercd tbat dam drun and falling hair are caused by a mfcrobe. Then came the discovery of the value of the real Parisian Sage Qiquid forrn) in destroying the can- drun germ and promptly preventing the further loss of hair. The effect of only three days use of Parisian Sage is simply marvellous, and the Ameri- can people have now awakened to the fact that dandrun is just as unnecea- sary as it Is unhealthy. and that they can be quickly rid of it and save their hair by using few ounces of Parisian Sage.
 Parisian Sage is sold for not more than 50 cents a large bottle at drug and toilet counters everywhere. It is an ideal, daintily perfumed liquid, free from grease and stickiness, and will surely cause hair to grow soft, Ius- ant.
 Lee & Osgood Go. always have n large supply, and guarantee 1t to you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
BOUND OVER FOR
 THEFT OF CLOTH
New London Pole is Held For Next
 Term of Criminal Court.

Judge William B. Colt, of the New London police court Tuesday morning found probable cause in the case of Joseph Savitsky, a Pole, and bound him over to the next term of the su- perfor criminal court in bonds of $500 on the charge of theft of seven rolls of woolen cloth, valued at $70, from the Central Vermont railroad
 Savitsky was not represented by counsel He expressed 6 wish to waive a preliminary hearing and to stand trial in the higher court. As result a demurrer was entered in his behalf, which was overruled by the court
 Sayitsky is the main support of a family of four children. He was ar rested at his home upon information furnished by Frank Panace, who on Saturday of last week was brought back to New London from Philadelphia with Mrs Belevinas Kifker. and is now awaiting trial on charge of adultery
 Cloth to the estimated value Of S1OO was stolen from a freight car in the East New London yards of the Cen tral Vermont railroad the first week In January. When Panace was taken into custody, a portion of the stolen material was found in his trunk. When questioned as to how he came to have 1t in his possession, he implicated Sa- vitski with whom he formerly board ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
scouTMAsTERs' ROUND TABLE
 ORGANIZES AND ELECTS
Scout cou,nissIoner 3. M. Bruce Chosen President at Meeting We'd nesday Night.


 An enthusiastic meeting of scout masters, assistants and councilmen, a total of eleven. had very successful meeting on Wednesday night. The first matter of business was the or ganization of the men It was voted to call the body the Scoutmasters Round Table of Norwich, including both the local ecoutrnagters and as sistants and executive officers of the local council. with the understanding that the members of the various troop committees are welcome to attend any of the meetings
 The following officers were elected: President, Scout Commissioner B. M. Bruce; vice president, Scoutmaster William c. Baker; secretary treasurer. Assistant Scoutmaster Allan Brown of Greeneville Scoutmaster H. J. Wyckon was appointed a committee of one to draw up brief constitution. MeetS ings are to be held on the first Wed nesday of each month at 7.45 p. m.
 .Scoutmaster Wyckon and Commis- 6ioner Bruce gave preliminary report in New York. On Wednesday evening, Feb 21st, will be the first meeting of scoutmasters, assistants and patrol leaders for the purpose of advance in struction in scout tests. Enthusiasm now is running high and there is a much better outlook for scouting in Norwich.
 the armory rally to be held on Satur- day afternoon at 2.30 sharp. For Sun day evening fine program is being arranged for all the local scout troops and their parents and friends at the Methodist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
CREW NOT LIKELY
 TO BECOME CITIZENS
WiIIehad's Men Will Have to Remain
 on Board Their Ship.

Deputy United States Commissioner of Immigration J. J. Hurley of Bos- ton, in charge of the district of New England, arrived in New London We'd Immigration Inspectors Howes of Portland, Me. and Hinkley of New Bedford and Collector of Customs James L. McGovern of Bridgeport, Bank street for a conference.
 It was given out that the purpose of their meeting was to discuss the situation relative to the officers and man Lloyd liner WilIehad, mother ship of the under-sea freighter Deutschland, now lying at the state steamship terminal in East New Lon London What steps are to be taken will probably be announced later
 So far the situation remains un- changed and as the aliens on board the liner are likely to have the choice to this country and giving up their allegiance to Germany or else remain ing under guard on board the Willie had.
 of affairs of the Eastern Forwarding Co. at the state sss<mship terminal, said in reply to an inquiry. that in his opinion, none or the men would as immigrants offered by the federal government and would prefer to re- main on board the liner.
 Captain Hinsch characterized the published report that portion of the cargo of crude rubber and nickel stored in the warehouse of the East ern Forwarding Go. had been trans ferred to Hoboken as a goose story. There Is absolutely nothing to it, he said. Captain Hinch added that ev- erything is quiet at the terminal and that outwardly conditions are normal
 While officials of the Forwarding company appear confident that the Deutschland or some other German Ilndersea freighter is on the way to this port the theory is not given gen. eral credence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Mans Letter Answered

Dear Sir: In the year 1913, month of March, read in my newspaper 2 recipe or prescription and had 1t filled, as was in rundown health and was particularly nervous. weak and worn out. was despondent time; The medicine at, once re- vived my energy. will power and strength and have felt like new man. untf1 5ust recently. Have lost the recipe and would appreciate your pubfishing 1t again for my benedf and others needing such a grand medicine to restore health.
 H. H. B.
 Answer-The prescription referred to 1s herewith given Any we'll stocked druggist can mix 1t. It really is q wonderful strength giv- ing tonic for nerve-broken men. and women. too:
 Tincture Cadomene Comp. ....1 OF. Comp. Essence Cardio1. 1.........1 I oz. Comp. Fluid Balmwort. ..I ox Comp. Syrup SarsaparilIa. ....S OF. Mix Shake well and take a tea spoonful before or after each meal and one at bedtime for several weeks DIR. LEWIS BAKER.
 Nofe-chp this out and retain 1t, as it will not appear again
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
LOCAL CHAMBER NOT
 ASKED FOR INFORMATION
No Formal Request Has Been Made
 by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb.

Although 1t was hinted at by Gov ernor Marcus Y. Holcomb in his mes- sage on the war situation on Tuesday that the chambers of commerce oa the state of Connecticut might be asked to furnish information in connection with the military census to be taken in this state no formal request has been made to the local chamber of commerce, according to Secretary Herbert R. Branche. However, if the governor should call upon the cham bers for assistance the local chamber will render any assistance possible in the way of providing information. As far as can be ascertained no list of men of military age or qualification is kept in this city. The local cham Der would be able to provide inform stion regarding manufacturing plants who turn out product which is reces- sary for army and navy use in case of war.