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Evening star., 1917-11-18
GRATEFUL TO STAR, !
PROUD Of MAN FOLK
Washingtonians Appreciate
Promise of Christmas To-
kens to Soldier Boys.
HONOR ROLL IS GROWING
HONOR ROLL IS GROWING

Each Washington youth who
has gone to serve "yvith the coli
ors,- whether he Is soldier.
sailor or marine, with flying
unit or nm ambulance corps, VIII
get n Christmas present from the
District Chapter of the Red
Cross.
Names and addresses of the
men In service should be written
with the utmost care or printed.
The names and addresses OF
relatives or friends sending In
these names for registration
should also be given.
Write all names carefully and
send to:
Red Cross Gift Editor,
The Evening Star, Washingtons
d. G.
Evening star., 1917-11-18
Brazil Provides for Reprisals.

RIO JANEIRO, November 17.-Presi-
dent Wencesino Braz has singed the
bill providing for reprisals against
Germany.
Evening star., 1917-11-18

Gun Battalion. Camp Meade, Admiral.
Md.
These are given to illustrate the
honor that the mothers, fathers. wives.
sisters, sweethearts and all the rela-
tives Of the men who have gone into
service feel in having their menfolk
doing their patriotic duty in defense
of the flag. and the appreciation they
Evening star., 1917-11-18

feel that the home city people are re-
membering them at Christmas time.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10
STANDING COMMITTEES
OF THE CITY Council

The City Council standing commit.
tees are as follows. the first alderman
named being in each case chairman:
Finance - Richert, Doyle, Nance,
Merriam Block, Kerner, Lawley,
Sits. Geiger. Captain, Lips, Littler,
Kearns, Fisher. T. ]. Lynch.
Local Observation-Disclosures, RI.
ebert, Nance. Vanderbilt, Smith. Ut.
patel, Walkowiak, Healy. Geiger. KEEL.
lander. Lips, Watson, Doyle, Fisher,
Michaelson, Toman, T. ]. Lynch.
Gas, oil and electric light--Sitts.
Merriam, Cross, McNichols, Zweifka,
Lawley, Utpatel, Walkowiak, Bowler.
Wallace, Haderlein, OToole, Block,
Kearns, Rea, Buck, Toman.
Harbors. wharves and bridges-Lit.
tier, Kenna. Doyle. Mccormick, Van.
derbilt, Krumdick, Zweifka, Murray.
Horne, Walker, Bauler, Wallace, Wat.
son, w. ]. Lynch, Schwartz.
Local industries - Fisher, Morris,
Hickey, Cross. Klaus, Cullerton, No.
yak, Lawley, Sits, Bauler, Link, Pref.
eel, Blaha, O'Toole, Michaelson.
Judiciary - Kerner, Coughlin, Nor.
ris, Werner, Mccormick, Kimball,
Rodriguez, Walkowiak, Powers. Mil
Ter, Bauler, HIGHLANDER, Hickey, Hru.
bee. w. J. Lynch, Buck, Blaha.
Streets and alleys-Healy. Cough.
lin, De Priest, Hickey, Martin, An.
derson, Kennedy, Szymkowski, Miller.
Ellison, HIGHLANDER, Haderlein, Adam.
| owski, Rea, Janke.
License - oman, Norris, Werner,
Mccormick, Tyden, Krumdick, Novak,
Horne. Smith, Bowler, Ellison, Hader.
lein, Byrne. O'Toole. Janke.
Buildings and city hall - Pretzel,
J Martin, Kimball. Vanderbilt, Klaus,
Horne, Szymkowski, Powers, Franz.
Walker, Link, Kennedy, Adamowski,
w. J. Lynch, Pegram.
Schools. fire, police and civil serv.
ice-T. J. Lynch, De Priest, Byrne.
Martin, Klause. Krumdick, Powers.
Miller, Ellison, Wallace. Guadt. Ken.
nedy, Pegram, Buck, Blaha.
Health - Nance, Kenna, Schwartz.
Kimball Tyden, Cullerton. Novak, An
derson, Rodriguez, Szymkowski, Muir.
ray. Franz, Gnadt, Pretzel, Pegram.
Railway terminals-Geiger, Kenna.
Schwartz. Richert, Merriam. McNich.
OILS, Utpatel, Walkowiak, Healy. Bow.
Ter, Captain, Lips. Littler. Byrne.
Rea.
Track elevation-Michaelson, Cross,
McNichols. Anderson. Rodriguez,
Zwiefka, Franz, Hrubec. Janke.
Compensation - Kearns, Werner,
Tyden. Kerner, Murray, Watson.
49,
John r. Ford. the chief deputy col.
lector of customs. 10 q most efacient
aid to Collector McNeill.
~GA
John T. Murray, the we'll known and
popular lawyer. would make a good
Judge.
Charles e. Doyle. the veteran letter
carrier. is universally esteemed in
public and private life.
Patrick F. Haynes has always
served the public we'll. He deserves
a good office.
~GSA
The Champln Company at 172 West
Washington street, OF which Wilbur
X. Champlin, Is the president, is de-
servedly popular with lawyers on ac-
count of the superior quality Of the
] law printing 1t turns out and the
promptness of it's service.
Alfred B. Horder, the we'll known
stationer, is a veteran of the Spanish.
American war and one of the veter-
ans of Chicago's crack First Regi.
ment. He is popular in the business
world.
The Chicago Automobile Club. the
6paat and atronpaet automobile c1uh
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10

Richard NJ. Hennessey, the well
known building contractor. has an
honored record for ability and Ell.
cheney.
A. Cheney, the we'll known team.
ing contractor If 1870 East Grand ave-
nue., is much talked Of for County
Commissioner.
The Ohio Sandstone Company has
a deservedly high reputation for its
building stone and stone curbing.
All plants Of the Chicago Pneumatic
Tool Company, manufacturers Of Lit.
tie Giant trucks, are working at full
capacity, according to w. o. Duntley,
president of the concern. At the rate
orders are coming in factory add.
tons will have to be made in the near
future.
~
The American Cast Iron Pipe Com
pany stands for quality and service.
The wonderful organization Of its big
plant is responsible for the great rep
utation enjoyed by It's products.
W. s. Tothill, the great manufac.
turer OF gymnasium and playground
apparatus, at 1916 Webster avenue.
has a national reputation because Of
the excellence and reliability Of his
products.
William II. Baker made q good rec.
ord on the Sanitary Board.
Byrne Brothers Dredging and En-.
cheering Company win praise be.
cause Of their reasonable figures and
splendid work.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10
Contractors
The Leading Contractors and Engineers
of Chicago and the Work They
Are Doing

N..rsnall & Huscnart deserve the
shop and manual training school
work They are at the top.
The Beaver Electric Construction
Company OF 80 North La Sale street
stands high among the contracting en-.
gineers Of the country. The work OF
this company and its engineers 10
praised everywhere.
~c
The Lynchburg Foundry Co. en-.
Joys a high and we'll deserved reputa.
ton in Chicago for the output OF its
great plant Its fittings for water, gas
s=a culverts are in great demand.
The Klemp.Simpson Company excel
in iron and steel construction.
William H. Lyman. the popular for.
mer senator and alderman. is at the
head OF the big public contracting
frm OF w. II. Lyman Co.
~e~
A. Cheney. the we'll known team.
ing contractor. is building up great
business through his careful atten.
ton TO his customers.
~
G. s. Wheeler, the president and
treasurer Of the big Standard Con.
crete Construction Company. is high.
ly respected in business circles. He
makes friends everywhere and his
company has an established reputa-
ton for good work whether on pub.
lie or private contracts.
The Little Giant motor truck IL the
best on the market
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10

Greek Products Company at 1890
South Wabash avenue, has built up a
great reputation in the business world
on account Of the excellence of the
olive oil and fine imported wines
handled by his house.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10

nambers. It ought to get three thou.
sand more at once, for It is real club
with real purpose.
Emil Longhi, the popular proprie.
tor Of the Justly famous Italian &
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-10

N.rsnall & Huscnart deserve the
good reputation OF their municipal
shop and manual training school
work They are at the top.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
WIFE CONTRACTED BILLS.
But Isle La Motto Man Assumes the
Bankruptcy.

Rutland, March IA most unusual
bankruptcy case was entered yesterday
in the Office in this city of Clerk F. S.
Platt of the United States court in that
all of the debts admitted by the would
be bankrupt were contracted by his wife,
he assuming all or joint liability for
them. The petitioner is William G.
Trombley of Isle La Motto, travelling
salesman. His liabilities aggregate 81
1902 and he has assets of $50, all OF
which is claimed exempt
Mrs. Trombley's bills which he as
sumes include $685. to the Hotel Touraine
in Boston for board, $50 to the Rutland
Garage company for repair work on the
woman's automobile, and the following
loans: Ella Nj. Dowst, Manchester, n.
H., $3.50; Horace H. Young, Manchester,
n. H., $685. w. T. Council, Isle La
Motto, $50; Helena H. Skeels, Isle La
Motto, $50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Arthur Hammerstein's Big Opera "Ks-
tinka"--Do the Patrons of the Barre
Opera House Want It?

Are there enough music-loving people
who appreciate high-class music to justi-
fy the management Of the Barre opera
house in bringing here on March 10 Ar
thur Hammerstein's big musical produc-
ton, "katinka" This company carries
8 big symphony orchestra, a company OF
80 people and two carloads of scenery
and is without doubt the largest and
most expensive attraction that has ever
visited Barre. II costs $500 10 bring this
organization to Barre, and tickets must
be subscribed for at least ten days in ad-
vance of the performance if this opera is
to be seen in Barre. The subscription
lists viii be opened on Wednesday morn
ing March Z, at Cummings & Lewis drug
store and Merlo's tobacco store at 900
North Main street. All you have to do
is TO call at either Of the above places
and sign your name to the list for as
many tickets as you would like. The
siCners Of the lists will have their choice
of seats one day in advance Of the zen
eral public. Il j. up to the patronS Of
the house whether this attraction plays
here or not.-sdy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
TALK OF THE TOWN


New lot of French kid gloves at Fits
| George Elrick OF Laurel street left to-
day, for Springfield, Mass, where he ex.
poets to be employed for time.
Eben Brown rturned to his home in
lrasburg last evening, after business
visit of few days in this city.
Mrs. II. S. Miles left Sunday for Bos-
| ton, where she viii meet her trimmer
who has been attending the opening in
| New York and Boston.
The mission circle of the Universalst
church will hold a special meeting to-
| morrow Thursday afternoon at 2;30
o'clock with Mrs Arthur Campbell North
Main street.
Regular meeting of Harmon review,
No. !, W. B. A. 0. T. NJ, in X. of P. hall
Wednesday evening, March I, at 1880
sharp. Initiation and refreshments.
Guards please wear uniforms,
Francis Wells of South Main street,
who was removed to the City hospital
Monday with an attack of rheumatic
fever, is reported to be resting as com
fortably as can be expected
Mrs. Lizzie Comoli and Mrs. Jennie
Cavanna OF North Main street, who have
been visiting friends and relatives in
New York during the past few days, re-
turned to their home yesterday.
Miss Beatrice Favro and friend, Jack
Nantaplin of Rouses Point, n. Y, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rivers and Joe Foosiua of
the Plainfield road spent Sunday as the
guests of Mrs. Emma Loso of Maple
avenue.
The ladies of the Episcopal church are
asked to furnish cooked food and bring
to the church vestrv not later than 2
p. m. Saturday, March 10. Bring any
thing you wish, baked beans, brown and
white bread, doughnuts and cake. Re
member the place, the Episcopal church
vestry.
Members of the Philathea class of the
Congrega tional church to the number Of
IS assembled at the home of Mrs. Chaun.
cey Wiley of Maple Grove street last
evening to hold their monthly business
meeting. A short program was in order
during the first part of the evening, |,
which consisted of piano solo by Miss
Rachel Robinson, followed by duet by !
the Misses Merle Cow and Katherine |
Martin. After the musical numbers, |
games were played and refreshments
served.
The "Unitus" class of the First Bap-
fist church made their initial appearance !
last evening when they served calendar
supper. The dining room was prettily
decorated with the class colors. green
md gold, and as the name, calendar sup
Der, would indicate, the tables were ar
'anged 10 represent the different months
If the year, each having its appropriate
An Edison kindly loaned
~ browns drug store, furnished music
or the occasion. The supper was pro-
bounced success, both socially and finan-
tally, upwards of l25 people being served
Turing the evening. Mrs. W. F. Milne.
he teacher, was ably assisted by her
lass of girls, Miss Ethel Parry acting as
hartman of the committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

sition to the tax, but Mayor Boutwell,
urged the voters to be as fair to the new
administration as they had been to him
and not handicap the new mayor and
board of aldermen by giving them INSULT
cient funds to run the city affairs, and
they agreed with his views. The city
also voted to authorize the leasing of
Langdon meadow, owned by the Central
Vermont railroad, the land to be used to
establish permanent playground with
perhaps swimming pool. The railroad,
it is understood, will give the city the
lease for the amount OF the taxes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

DIR. Lund of Boston was caller al
the Barre City hospital to-day.
Mrs. Frank Duba left this morning FOL
Franklin, n. H., where she is spending
several weeks with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Magoon of North
Main street left this morning for st
,lohnsbury, where they were called by
the serious illness of their son.
Alexander Finley, who has been visit
ing in Barre, his former home, for few
days, left this morning for Iberville, p
O., where he is employed as a granite
cutter
George w. Mann of Wellington street
has joined the little colony OF Barre peo-
pie who are soiourning in Boston for the
auto show this week. Another recent
acquisition is K. Lynn Clark, who left
for the Hub last night
Before the members of the Nincita
club Friday evening, Prof Luther l. Bon
ney of Middlebury college viii be the
speaker at the second smoke talk of the
season. 1t is expected that the educator
will tell of his experiences in Labrador.
A buffet luncheon will be served after
the smoker.
Andrew Bjorn is at the head of a gang
of painters who are in charge of the
walls and ceiling at the Union Clothing
store, where M. S. Levin, the proprietor
has inaugurated series of improve
ments which will materially enhance the
appearance of his place of business and
increase the company's facilities for stor-
ing goods and handling trade A com
modious upper story room, finished I'M
der the sloping roof of the structure, is
nearly ready for use and artisans are
midway through their work of retouch-
ing the downstairs interior.
Daily progress is being made on the
work of redeeming lost areas at the Boil
ster reservoir and if favorable weather
conditions continue Supt. Lee of the wa
ter department, who is directing the re-
pairs and additions, expects that the
spillway and dam will have been com
pleted by April |. Boiler and engine
connections were made last week and at
the beginning of the present week the
department had the satisfaction of see
ing the cement mixer at work. Much of
the excavating has been completed and
if good fortune continues on the side of
the department, it is expected that the
spring flow of water may be retained
for storage purposes.
Tulsa Concha, the nine year old daugh- |
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. C. Concha, passed |
away at 10 o'clock Tuesday evening, the
end following brief illness. The little |
girl was stricken with pneumonia Sun
day and when complications developed
her condition became serious. Besides |
her parents she leaves two sisters and |
two brothers, all younger The child
was a native of Barre, but had lately re-
turned, with her parents, from Spain,
where she had been spending some
months in the home of her grandfather.
Her untimely death has brought sorrow
to many acquaintance in the Spanish
colony of Barre. The funeral service was
set for this afternoon and the body will
be placed in the vault at Elmwood to
await interment at Hope cemetery in the
spring. |,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ambrose LaRoach Of Randolph was
among the business visitors in the city
yesterday
Mrs. Caroline Camp of Randolph Cen
ter was brought last night to the City
hospital for treatment.
Violet Mersereau in "The Honor of
Mary Blake" at the Bijou tomorrow;
Liberty" to-day.
Mrs, 5. J. Cushing of Newport il pass
ing several days in Barre as guest in
the home OF her sister, Mrs. Charles II.
Wilkie of Central street.
Neolin soles are what you need on
your shoes for the coming spring wealth
er. Put on by NJ. Charbonneau and son,
basement Worthen block, Keith avenue.
Among the Barre people who left last
night for Boston, where they are passing
few days on business are; Quincy II.
Perry, G. A. Young, John Lansey and
III, G. Ladd.
Jay Ooryell of Burlington a member
of the state university's agricultural ex-
tension, and L. H. Doveland of Randolph,
Orange county agricultural adviser, were
in town yesterday to confer with 7. H.
Abbott, the Washington county agent.
William H. Rock of Farwell street
went to Burlington this morning to at
tend sale of horses from Troy and
Schenectady, n. Y. A string of horses
purchased by Mr.. Rock in the Queen
city market last week was disposed of
before he reached Richmond.
The subscription lists for the perform
ance of "Katinka," Arthur Hammer
STEMS big opera, at the Barre opera
house on Monday, March 49, are now
open at Cummings & Lewis drug store
and Merlo's tobacco store. Get your
name on the list if you wish to have
this attraction here on March l9-adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
TALK OF THE TOWN
Fits bargain annex is busy place

/ Fits bargain annex is busy place
adv.
THE Honor of Mary Blake" Blue
bird, at the Bijou morrow.--adv.
Emerson double disc records for March
on sale at Martins Book Store, 25c each.
All the latest selections.-adv.
Notice: Ladies of the Barre sewing
club for the allies; sewing meeting will
be held Thursday evening at o'clock at
the home of Mrs. j. C.. Morrison, Laurel
street Bring shears and thimbles. Any
wishing TO see the consignment before It
is shipped can do so by calling any after
noon or evening at the above address
A full list of the finished comforts will,
by courtesy of The Times, be published
later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Note of Appreciation.

To the voters whose loyal support
made it possible for me to win the may
orally nomination at the citizens caucus
and then continued so effectively at the
polls yesterday, ] wish to express my
sincere thanks. Insofar as it is within
my power, viii do my best to admins
ter the affairs of the city in an efficient
and economical manner
Z. G. Glvsson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Note of Appreciation.

Through The Times / desire to thank
the citizens of ward whose efforts in
my behalf enabled me to receive the cleo
tion as alderman at the polls yesterday,
and so far as possible, | will do my ut
most to deserve the confidence they have
expressed in me and my efforts to repre-
sent the ward at city hall.
Antonio NJ. Rossi.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
For Your Springtime Wardrobe.

Gowns for street, afternoon and even
ing wear. made in the most attractive
models, in serge. chiffon, taffeta, char
mouse, net and jersey. Sport suits and
skirts in pongee, kahki-kool, jersey and
broadcloth- satin. These exclusive mod
els, worn with a smart hat, give pr
quaint charm to your appearance. Mrs.
Shepard Co. Inc, Rowland block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
SOUTH BARRE.

Regular meeting of South Barre grange
Thursday evening, March s. The third
and fourth degrees will be conferred.
Meeting opens at p. m. Let every
member be present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
Characters in "A Mans Voice"

Two acts.)
Miss Matilda Perkins, averse to matri.
mony
Miss Arabella Perkins, her younger sis
ter
Gwendolyn Perkins. their niece
Mrs. Josiah Ingalls,, proprietor of the
Dove inn
Hannah, maid in Perkins home
Betty. chamber maid at Dove inn
A mans voice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07
BARRE DAILY TIMES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1917.
The Weather

Increasing cloudinoss and warmer to-
night, followed by snow in Vermont;
Thursday, snow or rain and warmer.
Moderate variable winds, becoming south
and fresh.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

~xx Regular meeting of Eiawa-
ig&A tina lodge, No. 20, |. o. O. F.,
A<sssss Thursday evening at o'clock.
Work, second degree, by past grand All
brothers welcome. Per \. G.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

- Special conclave of st. Aide
=, mar eommandery, No. IL, X.
iA-A T., Thursday evening. March
IEE&yf 8, at 7 o'clock. Work, temple
IctZG degree. Open in full form.
.1AASeA.N Drill team please note. Per
order eminent commander.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07


the retreat will commence placing wit.
nesses on the stand to-day or tomorrow
and the other side of the story viii be
heard.
The death of Jesse King, lumberman,
which occurred last week at East Airing
ton as the result of an accident, has been
reported To the industrial accident board.
King was chopper employed by A. +.
Buck and Was killed by a tree falling and
breaking limb, which struck him, his
neck being broken He was 45 years old
and leaves a wife and four children.
Mayor Frank w Mitchell's first official
act yesterday afternoon after the oath
OF Office had been administered was to re-
appoint Patrick J. Connolly as chief of
the police department Chief Connolly
reappointed the regular pa
trolmen. p. J. McAvoy. 4. d. Sloan and
Frank Baldwin. Mayor Mitchell was at
his office in the city hall this forenoon in
conference with several of the aldermen,
but it was announced that no special
council meeting win be held. the first
meeting to be held on the regular night,
Wednesday, March IA.
Judge Frank l.. Fish of Vergennes was
in the city to-day to hear chsncery mat
tiers at the county courthouse.
Probation Officer Charles A. Smith left
this morning for Newark, n. j., to take
in custody Joseph Yatter, ir., the Mont
pelier man, who was arrested in the New
Jersey city several weeks ago on the
charge of stealing an automobile. Vat.
ter was on parole from the Vermont
state prison. where he was sentenced to a
term of over five years. Mr.. Smith an
ticipates no trouble in persuading Vat
ter to accompany him to Vermont, mas
much as the young man wrote him a
etter some time ago, urging him TO
hurry to Newark to bring him back to
his state.
Miss Maud Hunt of Vergennes, who
ias been visiting at the home of Mrs.
B. L. Spooner for several weeks has
,een removed to Heaton hospital for
treatment.
Two divorce cases have been entered /
With the county clerk, Stewart Cunning /
lam VS.. Aggie May Cunningham, and |
rene J.. Close VS.. William A. Close. !
Jerk L. c. Moody has not been notified
ct by Chief Judge Waterman which one
t the superior judges will preside at the
isrch term. which opens next week.
Louis Badord returned last evening to
Windsor, where he has been employed for
everal months. having spent several
avs in the city with relatives.
A son was born yesterday at Heaton
ospital to Mr. and Mrs Earl Knapp.
Montpelier yesterday afternoon voted
, have tax of S2l5, which is smaller
V ten cents than the tax of last year,
Though the amount set aside for cur
mt expenses will be the same, sl.50,
lere having been special tax of 10
'nts last year. There was some oppo-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

Dance. Farce begins at o'clock sharp.
Admission, ladies loo, gents 25c. Knights
of Columbus hall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-07

Regular meet
ing o { b arr g
aerie, 1873. F.
O. E., Thursda V
evening at 1880
o'clock. Initia-
ton.