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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
WAR TAX BILL COMPLETE.
After Two Weeks Deliberation, the Con-
ferees Agree.

Washington, d. C., Sept. 2s.-The wal
tax bill, increased TO raise about S2,7O0,-
100000 federal revenue in addition IA
81 1888 100000 secured under existing
law, was completed late yesterday by
the Senate and House conferees.
After two weeks deliberation, the con
ferees reached agreement on the bill
the largest in American history and In
the making four months-and sent the
revised draft TO the printer, While the
action was officially said to be tenta.
tive, virtually only normal approval Of
the new draft remains TO be voted. II
will be considered first by the House,
and the bills enactment into law next
week Is regarded assured.
Additional taxes OF between $3.50, ,000,-
600 and s300000,000 over the Senate
bill, which totaled S2,4l6,000000, were
added by the conferees As passed by
the House, the total was 81 ,s6s, 100000.
Senate levies Of 81 ,060, 100000 on war
excess profits and Ss42 100000 on in.
comes we're substantially unchanged, the
conference increases being divided among
items, with few new taxes add
ed, and many eliminated House provi-
sions restored
The system Of levying war excess
profits taxes, however, was practically
rewritten in compromise between the
Senate war profits and House excess
profits systems. A minimum exemption
Of seven per cent. on invested corporate
capital is said TO be provided, with modi
fed allowance for intangible assets.
The only change in the Senate income
AK section was to rearrange and har-
nonize few graduated surtaxes on in
,omes over $4,000 without substantial
'hange in revenue returns or individual
axation. Normal taxes on individuals |
md corporations and the lowered indi-
'idual exemptions as revised in the Sen
tie were approved.
Liquor and tobacco sections of the
senate draft also were practically un-
hanged, although a slight decrease in
evenues from whiskey and manufac-
ured tobacco probably viii result.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
FOLLOWED SOLDIER SWEETHEART.
16-Year0ld Girl of Somerville, Mass,
Held in Burlington.

Burlington, Sept 2s.--In the tention
room of the police station this morning
is l6-year old girl whose home is in
Somerville, Mass This young girl was
brought down from Essex Junction last
night by local police officer She had
run away from her home to be with a
soldier sweetheart, and had made her
home at the junction. She has all the
earmarks OF being well educated, and has
a pleasing appearance The order for her
apprehension was received by Chief OF
Police Russell from the girls parents
last evening. and she was located in
very short time by the description sent
Another telegram was sent 10 the chief
late last night informing him that an
officer from Somervlle was on the way
to this city to take the girl to her home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
DIED OF INJURIES
Benjamin R. Seymour Fell on Sidewalk
in Burlington.

Burlington, Sept. 2s.-Beniamin r.
Seymour, for many years one of Bur
lington's most prominent business men,
died last evening at the Sparhawk sani-
tarium after brief illness. About three
weeks ago Mr.. Seymour slipped and fell
on the sidewalk ON lower College street,
receiving injuries from which he never
recovered. II was in his 18th year.
Mr.. Seymour came to Burlington in
January, 1864, at the age of 2l years
and entered the employ of the wholesale
grocery company of Van Sicklen & Walk
er. in the old stone store now occupied
by the Spaulding & Kimball company.
Two years later he became a partner in
the business, and for many years the
firm was known as Van Sicklen, Sey
mour & Co.
Mr.. Seymour was of a retiring nature,
but on account Of his unusual intelli-
gence was highly esteemed by those who
knew him His death removes one Of the
last Of an older generation of Burlington
business men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
BARRING LIQUOR.
Vigorous Steps Being Taken at Camp
DevenS.

Aver, Mass, Sept Vigorous meas
ures to stamp out the selling of intox-
icating liquor to soldiers of the new ma
tionsl army were taken by military and
civil authorities at Camp Devens yester-
day. Two civilians taken into custody
by agents of the department of Justice
were arraigned on charges of illegal liI-
uor selling before Judge Mahoney of the
local court, who has been appointed a
special deputy of the United States com
missioner for this district. They were
sent TO East Cambridge jail to await
hearing.
-Four men were arrested last night by
justice department agents. Two sailors
were locked up in the gusrdhouse by the
military authorities While officials at
the cantonment do not believe there has
been any wholesale SELLING of intoxicants,
they are determined tina there shall be
no sales whatever.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
a. SURVIVORS PRESENT.
At 45th Annual Reunion of 1st Vermont
Cavalry.

Burlington, Sept 2s-The 45th an
nual reunion of the Ist Vermont cavalry
was held in this city yesterday. There
were A survivors present Formal ex-
ercises were held at the Gen Wells statue
in Battery park. The veterans were Civ
en- sight t-seeing tour about the city and
a dinner at G. A. r hall last night.
At the business meeting A. C. Slough
ton of this city was reelected president
and Maj S. II. Woods of ST Albans,
vice president. During the year there
have been 81 deaths among the members
There are now about 300 survivors of the
original regiment of 1880 The next
meeting will be held at Brattleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
SCOTT GOING TO FRANCE.
He VIII Study Fighting Conditions, Then
Return 20 Supervise National Army.

Washington. Sept. 2S.-General Hugh
I. Scott, who retired as chief Of stat
Saturday, viii complete his executive
duties st the war department He viii
in short time % study actual fighting
conditions After collecting this infor-
nation. be viii return 20 this country
TO oversee the instruction of hundreds of
thousands Of men Who compose the ma
tiOual army.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
BENNETT LEADS
BY 443 VOTES
Leading Mitchell for New York Mayoral-
ty Nomination When Recess
Was Taken Early To-day.

New York, Sept. William NJ. Ben
nett, the candidate for the Republican
nomination for mayor, continued to
maintain his lead over Mayor Mitchell in
the unnfficial recount of the ballots cast
in last weeks primary when recess
was taken early to-day. The latest
figures gave Bennett majority over
Mitchell of 443 votes. The inspection of
the ballots is expected to be completed
tomorrow night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
LIEUT.. KE4TING
VAS FOUNDED
Members of Medical Corps Was Hurt Dur
ing an Air Raid On
Sept "a.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 2s-The slight
wounding of First Lieutenant Howard
F. Keating of Philadelphia, attached to
the medical corps, during an air raid on
the cath was reported to the war depart
ment to-day by Pershing. The death Of
Private James Tracy, also of Philadel-
phia, in an accident in the line of duty
was also reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
WILLIAM E. SPEAR
Died Last Night, Leaving Wife and Five
Children.

William F. Spear, granite polisher,
passed away at his home, % Seminary
street, Thursday night at 10 o'clock.
Death was due to tuberculosis. with
which Mr.. Spear had been afflicted since
January. He is survived by his wife,
who was Miss May Bascomb of st. Al
bans. to whom he was married June "a,
1902; and FIVE children, Mildred, Wayne,
Dan. Ethel and Lynn Spear. There are
also left his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W VI.
Spear. his sisters. Misses Ethel and Bes
sic Spear, and his brother. Charles A.
Spear. all OF Barre. The deceased was
born in Barre Sept 7, 1873, and had al
ways resided here.
Private funeral services are to be held
AZ the house Saturday afternoon At
o'clock, Rev James Ramage, pastor Of
the East Barre Congregational church.
officiating lnterment i To he made in
the family lot at Maplewood cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
COMING BACK TO VERMONT.
DR.. H. A. Bogue of California Buys
Practice at Richford.

Richford, Sept. 2s.-Dr. L. P Lunder-
vile has sold his practice to DIR. n. A
Bogue, who will take possession Oct. s.
when DIR. and Mrs. Lunderville and lit
tie daughter will go TO ST. Adams to
make their home with Mrs. Lunderville's :
mother, Mrs Elizabeth Paquet. DR..
Lunderville has been successful physi-
clan here about Is years. DIR. Bogue
formerly had a large practice in this
place but has been in California the past
five years The transaction includes the
transfer Of Mr.. Lunderville's house and
lot, as well as his practice. to DIR. Bogue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
Ordered Committed to Hospital

Having heard the testimony in the
Thomas Hathaway matter, Judge Martin
ordered that the man be committed to
the state hospital AZ the expense of the
state u Wss shown that he was with
out funds and bad been irving u Wood
bury for some years. The petition was
brought hy the selectmen Of the town,
Who were represented by ]. A WllcoK,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
WANTS LA TOILETTE EXPELLED.
Pres. Butler of Columbia University Was
Loudly Cheered.

Atlantic City, n. J., Sept. Mem.
bers of the American Bankers associa
tion launched into vehement expressions
of approval when Nicholas Murray But
Ter, president of Columbia university
addressing them yesterday on the qucs
tion, THE Changed World, demanded
that Congress exercise its constitutional
right to expel United States Senator La
Toilette.
Gentlemen, You might just as well
put poison into the food of every boy
that goes to his transport as to permit
this man to make war upon the nation in
the halls of Congress"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
NOW IN TRAINING.
First Contingent of Signal Corps Men at
University of Vermont.

Burlington. sept 2s There are at
present l2l signal corps men being
trained at the University Of Vermont.
This represents practically the entire
first contingent. A second contingent
20 arrive later viii contain about the
same number OF men.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
PUBLIC SCHOOL OPENING
Is Set for Monday, Oct /, Supt White
Reports.

Reopening Of the city schools. which
has been delayed since Sept. IL because
Of poliomyelitis restrictions. viii be
brought about Monday, according to pres
ent plans. Supt c. H. White Is informed
that an teachers viii be present on open
inc day with the exception of Miss
White. = member of the teaching staff
at the North Barre school. who Is de-
tanned Temporarily by illness. During
her absence Mrs. James 7. Kenefok viii
act as substitute teacher.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
The Pyramid.

Client This bin Of yours j. exorbi-
TAFT. There src several items on Il ]
don't understand
lawyer I am perfectly willing 10 ex-
plzir x. 5ut .ac explanation wil cost
ynu S5-Chrzti4n Register.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
THRICE Defeated
N THE ARGONNE
The Germans Suffered Heavy Losses in
an Attack During the
Night.

Paris, Sept 2s.-Germsns made an at.
tack last night in the Argonne region.
To-day's official statement says they
were repulsed three times, suffering
heavy losses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
RUSSIANS TAKE
OROM4RU TOWN
Official Announcement Made in Petro-
grad of Victory in the eau
casus.

Petrograd, Sept. 2S.-The Russians
have captured Oromaru, "a miles west
of Meri, in the Caucasus, it is officially
announced.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
STRUCK BY MINE
W BALTIC SEA
Russian Destroyer 0chetnik, Carrying
Normal Complement of 90 Men,
Hit Mine.

Petrograd, Sept. 2s.--The Russian de.
stroyer Ochetnik was sunk by mine in
the Baltic sea Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
MONTPELIER DOING WELL.
Has Subscribed saso.so for War Library
Fund.

Waterbury. sept. ss.-Mohipelier re-
ports subscriptions Of s256l60 up 70 date
for the war library fund Waterbury
high school hss subscribed s2l-23 for "a
sane PIKose- -
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
Chittenden County.

Charles NJ. Brown, Williston; Floyd Fl.
Smith. 40 Winooski avenue, Burlington;
Howard P. Mcclure, Underhill, r. F. d.
No /, Cambridge; Felix Savard, 100 st.
Peter street, Winooski
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28

The Ochetnik was of $50 tons displace
ment and her normal complement was 9s
men
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
FOR NATIONAL ARMY
Fifteen More Vermont Men Have Been
Certified

The following names were certified to
the adiutant general Thursday:
Essex County.
George f. Lilkirak, Concord; John NJ.
Fellows, Fitzdaie; William L. Wood,
Fitzdale; Giuseppe Gallenelli, Fitzdale;
William NJ. Lefebre, Island Pond; Gou-
tiace Monisette, Island Pond Lewis Ed
ward Currier, Maidstone; Emile Gou-
lette, Island Pond; Leon X. Stanley, Vic
tory; James Z. Silsby, Lunenburg; John
A. Gillis, Island Pond.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-28
Windsor County.

r. Alexander Nevin, So Woodstock /,
Floyd F. Hadly, Plymouth Union; Clin-
ton o. Gibson, West Windsor; Joseph
Blanchard, Ludlow; Welfred \. Au
dette, Rochester; Archie s. Campbell,
Windsor; Ernest j. Perrault. 200 Corner
street, Gardner, Mass; Roy +. Crary,
r. F. d.. Springfield; Belt L. Potwin,
Woodstock; Roy s. Wood, r. F. d., So.
Royalton; Daniel j. Shehan, Springfield;
Stanislaf Mahitka, Springfeldi Lester
Carl Rickard, Springfield; Wilfred Jo,.
Lamorey, Springfield; Harry Edward
Lord, Springfield; Norman Roy Hoppe,
Springfield.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
SPECIAL RED CROSS
BENEFIT AT STRAND

In conformity with the wishes
OF the Red Cross War Council, a spe-
ciaI Red Cross benefit performance
will be given at MoOre's Strand Thea
ter Friday morning. beginning at 10
o'clock and continuing until L. noon,
under the direction Of George Schnei-
der. general manager OF the Moore
enterprises.
At this performance, the gross re-
ceipts oC which are to be turned over
70 the Rcd Cross fund. THE Fall Of
the Romanorfs" Robert Brenon's
wonderful reproduction in celluloid Of
recent Russian history, viii be shown
in it, entirety and an elaborate
symphony program will he rendered
by ia" ,"mbiu u urrhestras of the
Garden anu stand Thcarers. and 9th
o. specially arranged innovations VIII
be Offered
The sI"sla' p,giurmaur" az th"
Strand VIII b. merely the first of
series col similar extra shows to be
put on ~ IA" Earinus Washington
theatcrs The saIn- dan. At u"lurE
there viii De "a sp',ia! matinee ~ the
National. a. 20 like entertainment
at the nelasro. al . "a spc, ialrs Hs-
s.mbly bill at krIth.s
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
TATIANA KEEPS
PUBLIC PUZZLED
AS TO LOCATION

Where Is Grand Duchess Tatiana.
second daughter Of ex Car Nicholas
OF Russia?
Judged by the manner in which she
has been showing up at various ports
in as many countries, she is about as
elusive as Premier Kerensky.
Some weeks ago New York was all
keyed up to receive her: then she
was reported to be in London: an
other dispatch reported her in France
travelling incoEnita.
Now comes the report from Tokyo
that Tatiana sailed yesterday from
q japanese port for san Francisco.
The Tokyo Press asserted that she es-
capped from Siberia and resched Japan
by way OF China
The question now appears to be-is
she coming over here or going back
to Siberia? Each report finds her
nearer home.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05

the executive committee to be pre-
sented to Congress
Commission W. Gwynn Gardiner
discussed the traffic situation and
stated that experts had been sum
moned here to study the problem.
A resolution to affiliate with the
Federation OF Citizens Association
was adopted. The association voted
to go on record as favoring the Carey
pawnbrokers' bill, which allows 3 per
cent interest on amounts up to $50
and per cent on all amounts over
that
Suffrage for the District received
the unanimous Endorsement OF the
Conduit Road Citizens Association at
a meeting last night. The association
is to exert every effort to see that the
landowners between Potomac Heights
and the canal waive the right of way
for the new road authorized by the
District Commissioners. Means OF
pushing to enactment in Congress OF
the appropriation OF 100000 for the
new school house were --ussed.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
THREE CIVIC BODIES
JOIN IN MOVE FOR
D. C.'S SUFFRAGE

Three more organizations Of wash
inEton are today in the front rank or
the drive to obtain representation in
Congress and in the Electoral College
for the District. Adding the weight
OF their memberships to the move
ment the Bar Association Of the Dis
trict. the Columbia Heights Citizens
Association. and the Conduit Road
Citizens Association have taken their
stand with the trade and civic bodies
of the city to secure the vote for the
National Capital.
4 resolution favorinG representa-
ton for the District was adopted by
the Bar Association on motion OF Col.
A. S. Worthington at n meeting at
the Municipal building yesterday.
Major ]. $. Easily Smith presided
f. Hilton Jackson made strong
plea for the cause, and +. c. Brand
enburg dwelled on the fact that
Washington has always furnished
more than its quota of soldiers in
times when the nation needed SOL
diers.
A committee was appointed to CO.
operate with similar committees from
other bodies, consisting OF Col. a. s.
Worthington. Joseph w. Bailey, Henry
b. +. Macfarland. +. c. BrandenburK,
and E. Hilton Jackson.
The Columbia Heights Association
adopted resolutions asking for the
vote last night and referred them TO
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
WANT ANY COAL?
THEN GET YOUR
AFFIDAVIT READY

Coal cards for Washington con-
sumers was considered today as a
means Of breaking the fuel famine.
which was not relieved to any great
extent by shipments arriving this
morning and yesterday.
Alexandra will be placed on card
ration system tomorrow. Household
ers will Re required to submit an af-
fidavit that they are out OF coal be-
fore any can be purchased.
Many without Fuel
Washington dealers in coal con-
firmed again today the statements OF
families without coal, that they are
stiH unable to halfway meet the de-
mands being made upon them There
is no truth in the report that coal is
short because consumers have bought
il in large quantities and are hoard
ING IL. said the Grove Lime and Coal
COMPANY.
ut has been impossible for con
sumers to buy coal in large quanti-
ties for so long a time there is no
foundation for the statement. People
don't hoard coal when they buy it in
busheI baskets. Our company is linn
itiug. its sales according to the known
actual want OF the purchaser. No one
could buy enough coal to hoard any
Of it,
Sell BY BuSheI Only.
A. D. Powell. 1900 r street north
west; W. Myers, 1921 Maryland ave
nue., and T. H. Watts. 212 C street
southwest, stated they were selling
coal in bushel lots only.
1t was suggested to the District
fuel administration yesterday that
Washington purchasers be required TO
submit an affidavit to The Fuel Ad-
ministration stating they were en-
tirely out OF coal before they could
buy any more. The dealers would sell
coal only on the presentation OF an
order from the Fuel Administration
issued on ,the filing OF such an afh-
davit.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05

Flowers For the Sick
''Hde flowers are prettier aud ''
Nays last longer Prompt deliVc~'
l2l4 F-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
YOUTHFUL TILLERS
AND BAKERS ADDRESSED

Five hundred champion corn grow
ers OF the boys and girls clubs from
Ohio today have a clearer and better
idea Of the Importance OF the work
they are doing on their farms in the
interests Of intensive cultivation than
they have ever had before.
Herbert {. Hoover, Secretary OF
War Baker, Senator Pomerene, and
Senator Harding all made talks to
the corn boys" and bread girls"
last night at the First Presbyterian
Church.
Ohio youngsters have been coming
to Washington on an annual tour for
several years. The contingent called
at the White House yesterday.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
WOMENS

Our Women's Depart
ment meets every re-
quirement OF the well
dressed woman - our
showing OF winter suits
and dresses il especially
worthy Of critical inspec-
tiOn.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
SUNDAY REVIVAL
GUARANTEE FUND
NEARLY RAISED

Announcement was made today that
S42.sIO had been raised toward the
$4,000 guarantee fund for the Wash
ington Sunday campaign and that
$1O,929 had been raised against the
$4,000 cash fund.
finance committee OF the Sunday cam
paign said this morning that the com
mittee was still working to raise the
additional money to complete the two
funds.
About $1,000 is needed for the guar
antse fund and about $4,000 is still
needed to complete the cash guar
antee
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
CHILDRENS

The stock Of children's
garments. for boys and
girls Of all sizes offers a
wide range to select from
and all garments are OF
that much sought after
durability which delights
the heart of the prudent
and economical mother.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
CENSORING OF FOREIGN
MAIL NOW in EFFECT

Uncensored written communication
between the United States and for
eign countries was entirely cut Off
when the Treasury Department today
promulgated regulations under the
trading with h-the-enemy act providing
for the licensing of personally car
ried letters or written communica-
tiOns OF any sort entering or leaving
this country.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
81, BUT STILL HUNTS.

WAYNESBORO, Pa, Dec. 5.-wiH-
lam Snyder. Greencastle, eighty-one
years old. is the second Oldest person
in Franklin county to take out
hunters license. He is a crack shot
and says he expects to get as many
rabbits as many much younger men.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
1000 POLICEMEN
TO
STRIKE FOR RAISE

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 8
Wholesale. designations by thousands
of city employees here will follow on
December 81, it is reported today, fol
lowing the action of 2,OOON Nmembers
Of the police who have voted to quit
lheir Jobs If they are not given more
pay.
At a meeting last night the Patrol
, mems Benevolent Protective Associa-
tion voted to resign in body II the
city councils do not increase their
salaries to 1.4OO the year. The date
ro- leaving the department was fixed
FOR December 81
While the question OF wages is the
most important, many other griev-
anCes, the patrOlmen say. VIII be
taken UP with the city authorities.
The present wage of the Philadel
phIa policeman is S2.2J to So per day.
according TO length Of his term OF
service.
Many Quit for Munitions.
Since the beginning OF the war
scores have quit the Philadelphia po-
tories and shipyards here to better
pay. Stories Of their increased earn
ing have reached members who re-
mained with the department and
have had considerable influence in
causing unrest.
No sooner was the action OF the pa
trolmen's association, which repre-
Hents two-thirds of the city's police
force, known than reports were re-
ceived from other branches OF the
city government that increased wages
and better working conditions would
be demanded.
simultaneously with the meeting
or the patrolmen a delegation from
the Water Bureau Beneficial Associa-
tlon was waiting on Mayor Smith
with demands and threats that there
will he wholesale desertions unless
an increase IN wages is granted in
that department.
The city has already made an ap-
preparation providing for an increase
in water bureau workers wages OF
from - to 40 cents the day. They
are demanding an increase of from
20 cents to one dollar the day.
The Washington times., 1917-12-05
RICHMOND IS VALIANT.

The Richmond club OF the Central
League has gone on record as favor
ing a start in the circuit next season
However. nothing denifite can be
known until the league holds its
meeting.