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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
A FEW RETURN.
But Not So Many as Expected by Lynn
Factory Owners.

Lynn. Mass. Sept. 6.-Members Of the
Lynn Shoe Manufacturers association
who began Tuesday TO receive sppliea-
tons for work from old employees after
the factories had been idle nearly five
months, announced yesterday that re-
sponses were coming in rapidly, though
not in as great numbers as had been
expected Strikers kept the shops pick
eted. but the police reported no disturb
ances
A member Of the manufacturers as
ISOLATION said that at q meeting 10 be
held late yesterday, it probably would be
decided not to invite the Boot and Shoe
Workers union TO enter the field until
500 applications for membership have
been received. A mass meeting under
the auspices Of the United shoe Work
ers Of America vas held last night. at
which the operatives vere urged TO stand
by the union
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
|. ". ". ROUNDUP
BEGINS IN VEST
Headquarters in Portland Were Raided
Yesterday; Radical Editor
Arrested.

Portland, Ore, Sept. GA party of
deputy sherifTs swept down at noon yes
terday on the headquarters of the l. w.
w. and searched the place from cellar to
garnet.
Minneapolis, Sept. Carl Athleteen,
editor of The Alarm, an /. w. W. semi
weekly, published iG Swedish, was ar
rested yesterday by special agent of
the department of justice on charge of
disloyalty
In his paper he placed the German flag
on a par with the American and urged
his readers to refuse TO fight Germany.
He came here from Canada four years
ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
So, 900, 400, 900 LENT
TO ALLIES BY AMERICA
100000, 900 Each to England and France
Yesterday, According to Sec
rotary McAdoo.

Washington, Sept. 6.-Secretary Nc
Adoo announced yesterday loans of $780,
900 600 each to Great Britain and France,
making total of $2,666, 400 900 advanced
by the United States government to
foreign countries.
An informal agreement among leaders
Of the House assured passage yesterday
afternoon of the $ll ,53s, 600, 900 war bond
bill, the largest piece of financial legisla-
ton ever proposed.
The bill includes a provision for s4,-
OOo, 0OO, 900 to the allies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
SARSAPARILLA--
PEPSIN, NUX AND IRON

The combination OF Hoods Sarsaparil'
la and Peptiron Pills is one of the happi-
est because one OF the most effective and
economical ever made in medical treat
ment. These two medicines, one taken
before eating and the other after, work
together, each experimenting the other,
They give a four.fold result in blood.
cleansing and building, and form
the finest course of medicine.
Get them of your druggist to-day
Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
FRATERNIZINC GERMAN
IS MORE OFTEN A SPY
According to a Diary Found on Captured
Teuton Sergeant-Disry Says
Russians Warned

Petrogrsd, sept. Correspondence Of
the Associated Press The German sol
der who Is fond Of fraternizing Is more
often a spy. according TO diary found
on . captured Teuton sergeant, says
Petrogrsd Garsts correspondent al the
front.
Only those German soldiers qualified
for their scutensss in Observing are al
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

At New York-(First game New York
3, Philadelphia 2; (second game New
York 5, Philadelphia l.
At Boston-(First camel Brooklyn 8,
Boston l.; (second game) Boston s,
Brooklyn l.
At Chicsgo-St. Louis 0, Chicago 4.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
LOSE FIGHT FOR VAR
BOARD IN CONGRESS
House Republicans Fail in Attempt to
Amend the War Bond and Ger
tifcate Bill.

Washington, Sept. 6.-House Republi-
cans yesterday lost their fight to amend
provide for a congressional war expendi-
ture committee. Representative John
son of Kentucky, chairman of the COM
mittee of the whole, sustained points of
order made by Democratic Leader Kitch-
in against two different proposals offered
by Representative Gillett of Massachu-
sets and Representative Moore of Penn
sylyania.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
BIG INDUSTRIES OUT OF COAL.
Producers Refuse to Fill Orders at Gov
eminent Prices.

Pittsburg, Sept. Big industries may
have 30 shut down for want of coal UNI
less the government takes over the
mines, according to the predictions here
yesterday. Big producers in the Pitts
burg district made it plain that they
have no coal to sell at the s. price set
by the government.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
NEW LOANS TO ALLIES.
France and Great Britain Get 100000.
600 Each from United States

Washington, sept 6.-Losns Of $780,
100000 each to Great Britain and
France were made by the government
yesterday. bringing the total advanced
the allies uD to SEED. 10000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

At Philadelphia-Boston ?, Philsdel.
phia l.
At Observation-Disclosures 3, New
York O.
At ST. LoSas-Chicsgo Z. st. Louis l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
THE LADIES' ANNUAL
HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
Miss Penelope Gall the Winner in List
of Nine Playing-Championship
Semi-Finals Friday.

The ladies annual handicap tourna.
ment of the Barre Golf club was played
Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 5, the win.
ner being Miss Penelope Gall. Nine la.
dies played in the match and the scores
are as follows:
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06

The championship semi-finsls will be
played Friday afternoon, Sept 7, by
Mrs. Mathieson and Miss Gale, Miss b.
Stephens and Miss p. Gall
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-06
SECRET SERVICE STILL
TRAVELS WITH CASTRO
Former President Of Venezuela Has Com.
pany on His Trip to United
Sfatex

Vera Cruz, Mexico, sept e.-Ciprisno
Castro, former president Of Venezuela, is
On his way hence on board a Spanish
liner bound for . United States Allan
tic port he ssill is accompanied BY men
of the American secret service
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

Take your prescriptions to the Owl
Drug Store. --ady.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

George c. Eckley and family moved
i'm town this week from the ranch.
They will stay until spring in order
that the children can attend school
without the Inconvenience OF going
back and forth each day.
A glimpse of "Old Glory, bright
and new with stars and stripes
agleaming, waving briskly in the
breeze, stirs the heart of every patri-
OF, but is there anything inspiring
in the sight of our flag, tattcred and
torn and faded, Tapping disconsolate-
y about IA flag pole? These are two
such instances on our main street.
The Central Garage was burglariZ-
ed Thursday night and tires, tools
and sundry articles appropriated by
the thieves. The theft was not dis
covere until late the following morn
ing when various articles were miss
ing. which lead to investigation.
Petty larceny was almost unknown
in Roman until recently but Of late
those of light fingered instincts are
unusually active and the city marsh
al is keeping a sharp lookout for such
Offenders.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

r. d. SWISHER, Minister.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30
DANCE Ar ROUND BUTTE

The Macy club of Horte, has in
cluded the making of hospital sup
plies for the soldiers in it's work, un-
der the direction of the Women's Pa
triotic association. A patriotic ad-
dress by Dan J. Hcyfron of Roman.
followed by a basket supper and
dance, will be given at the Round
Butte school house. Saturday evening,
December sth. the proceeds to be
used for the purchasing of material
for their work. Everybody Invited
adv. 1924
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30


by interested friends. will give pub
lie recital at the Gaiety theatre in
Roman, on the evening of December
14th. at $50. the proceeds of which
will go to the Patriotic League of
Roman.
When you want No. concrete
gravel. call Phone 373. NJ. T. Hay. 12
r. NJ. Wilson has resigned his posi-
tion as druggist in the Big Store, the
same to take effect about the first
of the year, and announces his in
tentiOn to enter a. school OF dentistry
as soon thereafter as possible. Mr..
Wilson has been very obliging and
efficient druggist here for the past
two years. and all wish him success
in his new undertaking.
r. II. Walker returned Tuesday
from a trip to Missoula. Butte. Bill
lings. and other towns in the east
ern part of the state, and then left
Wednesday night for Spokane. He
expects to be back the first Of the
week to close up his business affairs.
He has accepted position with the
Auto Supply Co.. with
headquarters in Butte. and will go
there soon to assume his duties. II.
n. Burland is again taking charge Of
the Central garage.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

Rough Lumber at the Rogers mill,
only $500 per N. fee. Reservation
Land & Lumber Co. soft
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30
CHRISTMAS DOLLS DRESSED

If you wish doll clothes made. or
dolls dressed for Christmas. please
leave orders at Miss Dpplessis' store.
Miss Alice Sheen. 3l-32
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30
Scarce Block

Office Rooms. $40. 90 per month
Living Rooms, unfurnished. So to $40
Hall. l................$6. 90 to $7.5 per night
SPECIAL NOTICE
On occasions we will rent folding
chairs, tables, dishes, etc. Reasonable
charges will be made for use of same
and delivery and return to store.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30
CHURCH NOTICE

Sunday School .... ..... 1000 a. m
Preaching every Sunday 1900 a. m
Evening worship ......... 500 p. m
A cordial invitation is extended tt
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan J. Heyfron enter
dinner.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

FOR SALE 6 room house, well
built, with well. cellar and out houses
in A | condition. Inquire at Dan J..
Heyfrons office. 2Stf
Or. Leonora Bond, osteoDathic ply
sician, will be at the Roman hotel
every Tuesday and Friday. Eyes
tested and f1tted.-adv
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

MIR. and Mrs. c. f. Rechard were
visitors in Missoua the first of the
week from their ranch near Hortp.
The Ronan pioneer., 1917-11-30

Mack Clark of Moscow. Idaho, ar
rived in Roman Friday for a weeks
visit with his sisters, Mrs. Curtis
Jcffrics and Mrs. Ernest Driskill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

&0wn'' being vimy Ridge: for
49, enc Of the tunes to which
AnAdtans stormed the northern
~ the "Bastion of the German
(oDo. while their comrades cleared
~ onstern slope of struggling Teu-
There were many other Ameri-
~ tunes mingled with the roar OF
4 s0 gums. Mostly ragt.mo. The
a nAaians were in better spirits Than
n The Germans did not let loose OF
sYfny Ridge without dogged resist
sAHce. Severe fighting'' IL is described
13As the British headquarters state
11kAnt--end that usually naples severe
JoM~ee on both sides. But for Niwy
Ridge no price has been regarded too
sshtgh.
This powerful fortified range OF
heights. between SEQ and 500 fecs
Mititude--towers over the broad plane
eotith of Lens and west OF Loual.
SDb1A into this plain the British
s<s&Aasiians in the fore. flowed today,
katfttng tooth aad nail with Tcu-
yAonss efendiur every ward. And all
Vie fine they were singing, mostly
rassAme.
Meanwhiie other British contingcnts
nxteaded the push TO fhc northwarl
fstA(Ssng the village 81 FampouX and
\ nelxh boring dcfcpses north and south
OF the Searpe, SONG three and halt
nfsfrs northeast Of Avras
Nns were the British troops facing
st. Quentin ida Inspired by he
huge fame columns rising from the
center of the Hindenburg line key
point accompanied by frequcn; e%
ploslons thai Indicated preparations
for ahandoning Tho city Sir Doug,a~
HAYS Inen drove the Teutous from
the high ground between he VprRuier
and, Hargicourt anpH two and half
fnitss froIn tho main German line.
The iron grip ABBOTT ST Quentin was
thus considerably ttghtened.
Among the prisoners taken were
some $50 officers. including five bat
TALON commanders. Tho booty IN
Guided uncour5ed trench iaoriarS
boysAll- throw ers. machine gums and
ammunition A. many points The 'te-
Tenders just before retiring destreycG
vast quantities .of supplies and ma-
terfnl.
As Yesterday. the Canadians again
were the lions o. the day. The. whole
empire" scys King George M con-
r-af1ilntory message 10 General Sir
h lypuraas Haig. will rejoice at the
news Of yesterdays successful opera
fions Canada Will he proud that the
taking Of the coveted Nimy Ridge has
fallen to tho lot ot her troops. !
heartily conerat2latc Won and all those
wfo have taken part IN tbs sriehdip
achievement
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

hundred people gathered outside the
White House gates and checred as
Colonel Roosevelt left.
AS the colonel turned to leave.
Jack" a negro messenger who scrv-
ed at the White House during his ad =
miujstration. passed.
Hello, Jack" the colonel called,
shaking Jacks hand vigorously. He
also greeted several other White
House attaches whom he knew pre-
viously.
Appoints Tumulty Censor.
In the midst Of his statement
Colonel Roosevelt turned to Secretary
Tumu'ty and said:
1T | say anything ! shouldn't. be
sure to censor II. I'm already under
orders!
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
saw Colonel Roosevelt last night, and
the colonel talked over with him his
plans for raising division for service
in France.
Il see no reason why volunteers
who wish To fight should not be made
use Of said Senator Lodge. ~ am.
however, heartily IN favor of the
presidents plan for raising an army
with regard 10 liability for universal
military service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
VIRGINIA POWER CO.
GIVES WAGE BONUS
Ten Per Cent Increase Far saiaried
+ Employees and Two-Cent HUuus
For Hour Workers.

To help meet the increased cost OF
living problem, employees of the Nir-
gnia Railway and Power company W!ll
be given wage bonus, IL IN an
nouneed Ap President Thomas :
Wheelwright and G. y. Buchanan. vice.
president ana manager of the COM
pany.
All employees work ing on an hour
pay basis Will be giXen Il tMo-cent
bonus for every full hour they work.
Those who are drawing salaries of 500
and less each month will be given a
bonus Of 10 per cent on their month
ly pay.
The bonus became effective April /,
according to the report. and Will con-
tinue until countermanded by the COM
pany, which viii allow II TO continua
as long AS ii deems living conditions
warrant a bonus The increase affects
every man throughout the systera, III
Richmond, Norfolk. Portsmouth, Pc
tersburg, and the gas utilities of Nor
folk and suffolk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
FIREMAN IS FIRED FOR
LEAVING POST OF DUTY

Failing TO appear for trial before
the board OF gre commissioners last
night, j. w. Cary. accused by his
captain of leave without absence"
from Engine Co. No. II, Forest Hiil
was fined 1898. the amo.,nt due him
from the fire department, and dis
missed from the service. 1t is charged
that Cary left his post without per-
mission and did not return. 1t is
said he accepted employment else
where.
The following officers were report
ed by their captains as having served
their probation terms satisfactorily:
f. 5. Thompson. Engine Go. No s. j..
J. Taylor. Engine 60. No. Z f. r..
Blakey, Engine Co. No. l3; L. 6.
Haake, Truck Co. No. s; W. w.
Purks. Truck 60. No, ). Men placed
on the eligible list were: 3. f.
Isaacs, Il, W. Cartwright and J. w.
Walden. of the Western district, and
Meyer katz, OF the Eastern district
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

CONTINUED W om FIRST FageD
the jor explosion AT 9 80 o'clock He
had just Anlshcd checking up the las:
rumble. the building shiverod and then
came one gigantic boom"
Held Helpless Prisoners.
Instantly the structure was enRulfed
in flames. and hundreds Of men and
women were held helpless prisoners
They were carried DOWN in the ruin.
W hen the building collapsed under the
force OF the three explosions that fell
lowed in rapid succession. Exploding
shrapnel shells filled the air with 4
rain OF lead pellets. and victims 'ef"
slain by these as If they had fallen in
battle Many Of the dead were blown
TO pieces. while others. stunned by the
explosion. were burned to death IN the
flames that ate up the structure in an
incredibly short space Of time.
Fifty windows. which furnished the
light for the isolated loading build
ing. proved the savior of at Least sixty
men and women. At the first rumble
Of the approaching explosion dozens
dashed for these exists. So precarious
was their race that the flames igntted
their clothing as they dived through
the windows
Women. ahlaze from head 10 foot.
were hurled by the force of the eN-
piosion through the windows or tossed
high In the air TO fall lifeless.
Dozens of others. their clothing in
flames. were rescued by the workme n
OF the other plants in the stockades,
who rolled them in the snow that still
remained on the river banks near the
site of the ruined structure.
The fences In the rear of the build
ing were blown to bits. This saved
many lives II anorted men n chance
to dive into the river with their cloth
ing af1re. At least twenty lives were
saved by these measures.
Not timber of the structure re-
NAMED standing ten minutes after the
explosion. The fire completed the de-
struction OF that part of the plant
which had been spared by the explo-
sion The fire departments of Chester
and Eddystone arrived soon.
When the state rnilitiameu arrived
they found that order had been brought
out of chaos The armed guards oil
the plant. who had been. on duty al
night, were relieved by the militinmen
who in turn were aided by the cadets
of the Pennsylvania Military academy
of Chester, who appeared on the scene
under the command of their instruc'
tor, Captain Lewis Morey, Z. $, A., tht
hero OF Carrixal. Captain Morey of
fered his pupil soldiers to substitute
for the guards and the youngsters
were accepted.
Meanwhile every vehicle was COM
Wandered for service in taking the
dead and wounded from the scene
While vast majority of those in
jured were burned. there were Others
who had been shot, and who carried
one. two and even three shrapncl balls
In their bodies. Those who escaped
death were powder blackened and bull
let-torn. while great burns covered
their faces, hands. arms and legs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
w. =. SEAMANS. JR.. FORMERLY
OF RICHMOND. PLANTS MANAGER

Walter $ Seamans, Jr., former as
sistant general manager OF the Rich
mond branch of the American Locomo-
tive works. recently assumed the man
agement of the Eddystone Ammunition
company Mr.. Seamans. who is grad
uaie OF Brown university. came to
Richmond several years ago TO accept
n position with the American Locoro-
tive works He resigned his position
here abous two months ago to take
charge OF the Eddystone plant
Mr. Seamans resided on West Grace
street and was well known in local
sporting circles He financed the Alec
team when IL won the intercity cham
ptonship two years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

pieted with the Young Mems Christian
association to have the examinations
conducted there.
In few days the recruiting office
Of the United States marine corps Will
be removed from the postoiilce build
ing to a location on Broad street near
Seventh street. The recruiting in this
service has been slow. only two men
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
AGE LIMIT OF RECRUITS
RAISED TO FORTY YEARS
Minor Physical Defects Will BE
Waived In An Effort To Secure
Men Before Uncle Sam Il
Forced To Conscript.
ENLIsFMENTs ARE SCARCE
Girls and Women Are To Be Called
For CLERK ships, To Release Men For
Fighting Dnty---To Push Marine Re-
cruitine Here.

In order to push recruiting in the
United States army, Adiutant General
Mccain, at Washington. yesterday
notified the local recruiting station
that the age limit had been increased
to forty Years, minor physical defects
would be waived, and negroes accept
ed. Recruiting in the army has been
particularly slow apd the government
believes that by waving some of the
orders of the department many re-
cruits will he secured before legislation
now before congress is enacted.
Accordingly any person, under forty
years OF age, who can speak English.
and has no serious physical disqualif-
cations. will be taken into the army
Applicants under sixteen years will not
be accepted unless special permission
rs given by the war department, while
young men,. between sixteen and
eighteen years. will not be put into
the service until the consent OF their
, parents is obtained. Colored applicants
VIII be accepted for the infantry and
cavalry only.
Two E.nlistIncnts Yesterday.
There were only two enlistments in
the army yesterday. Uric S. Sledd of
r. +. d. No. /, and Walter E, Nor
ment, OF Az East Clay street. There
, We're however several negro appli-
cants, and it is believed that several
viii he recruited today.
While no Colored recruits have been
! taken for the army in the last year,
the local station has had numerous
applicants All OF them We're we'll
appearing negroes, and able to read
and write. Since the order has been
| received admitting colored men to
! the service, it Is believed that large
number of them will be enlisted.
At the navy recruiting station yes
tertiay, ten men were enlisted, as fol-
/ lows:
Ten Men For Navy.
Harvey G. Harrison Petersburg:
Clarence NJ. Jarvis Jump. Va; James
II. Baughau, Use South Pine
street; Leo A. Maier. Roanoke:
! Charles l.. shelton, Cambria; Darrell
G. Jordan. Danville: Dwight NJ. Cow
( ington, Meridian, Miss; Richard d.
Chafiin. K +. d. No 5; X, J. Womble,
Danville, and Horace b. Smith, Pc
tersburg..
H. was announced yesterday that
men enrolled in the naval coast de-
Tense in either the seaman branch or
engineer force would be sent to Nor
folk Immediately, and put into active
service. These men will have duty at
the coast defense stations, and the ma
1ority of them will he used in manning
the submarine chasers which are now
being put into commission.
Call Girls and Women.
In few days girls and women will
be enlisted for duty as clerks, when
all men now Employed In that capacity
will be released for service on the
sea. An Arrangement is being COM
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
E0DYSIQAF PLAEI

Confined From FIRST Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
ON LATIN-AMERICA

An illustrated lecture on Latin
America will be- delivered in Porter
Street Presbyterian chnrch, South
Richmond tonight al O'clock \
set OF very beautiful, highly colored
slides from the PAN American union
at Washington viii be used. All are
welcome. Nc admission fec will he
charged
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

United States torpedo boat destroysrs.
following chase in which they nreda
ehells. captured schooner carrying
munitions TO port on the west coaas
of Mexico. ii is reported from n reiia-
Bile source. The shots were fired when
the schooner attempted to escape. The
boat was beached.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

the najor explosion AT 20 o'clock. Hf
had just finished checking UP the las
OF the day force There came 10"
rum BILE. the building shiverod and Their
came one gigantic boom"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

Trenton, ~ j., ApI4f l8.---sixteen
men were injured by an explosion in
the plant of the Dalton Tire and Rub
her company here today. II is said
the explosion was caused by improper
mixing of chemicals The loss Is about
sI.0e0,0V0
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

being received in the last week.
Sergeant Needham is N charge of the
station. and he is bending every effort
to interest young men in this branch
of the national defense. which affords
both land and sea duty.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11
PLAN n PAY TWO
CONTINUED from First Page.

At the meeting of the presidents
cabinet today the distribution of the
United States loan to the foreign gov
ernments was discussed. Word had
been conveyed 10 the cabinet that tho
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-11

Munitions Smuggier Captured.
San Diego. Cal, April le.--Tw'