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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Lemon cream sherbet at browns Drug
Store
Frank Bruce OF Randolph was busi.
ness visitor in the city yesterday and
to-day.
John p. Corcoran of the postoffice left
this morning for Burlington, where he
is passing the week end with relatives.
John Beauieu OF North Main street
left this morning for st. Johnsbury to
pass the week end with relatives. Upon
his return to Barre Monday he will be
accompanied by Mrs. Beauleu, who has
been making a visit of several days in
st. Johnsbury.
The following item from the Randolph
Herald and News will be of interest 10.
cally: George Standish has taken of
Rev. w. J. NJ. Beattie and wife of Barre
deed to the so-called Manchester farm,
sold by NJ B. B. Standish to Mr.. and
Mrs. Beattie about month ago"
Joseph Alfred Milne, the infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. William r. Milne of AZ
Summer street, passed away last even
ing. The child was born Wednesday. Flu
neral services were held at the house this
afternoon at 2 o'clock and the body was
placed in the receiving vault at Elmwood
to await interment at Hope cemetery lat
er in the spring.
Paul Mills, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
f. Mills of Maple Grove, has gone to
Lowell, Mass, there TO rejoin his regi
ment, the 9th Massachusetts, infantry,
which was modified this week. Young
Mills enlisted in the Lowell company
while employed in Massachusetts, last
summer and Immediately upon receipt of
news that orders to mobilize were i'm
pending he FASTENED to join the ranks.
The young man has been employed in
Barre since his return home several
weeks ago. His father is travelling with
the Klark. Urban Co., a theatrical troup.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
Ladies' Tailored Suits

Every lady now is thinking
of her spring and summer
wardrobe, and it surely will
not be complete without a new
Spring Suit.
We have been very busy in
this department and have had
some unusually good Suit val
ues. This line of Suits you
will find is not a line of dupli-
Gates, but a variety of the sea-
sons best Suit models, indi-
vidual in design and up to the
minute in style and quality.
The new Gold shade is more
popular each day. The Green
shade comes next, while the
Darke Blue has not lost any of
its popularity.
If you want your Suit for
Easter, it will be necessary
that you make your selection
at once, so that we can make
the necessary alterations.
The Princess and Wooltex Suit
values are the standard of quality and
style perfection. We have many othei
lines that we guarantee as good. We
are anxious for you to see this line,
which ranges in price from $3.50
to S45,00 each. Come in and let us
show you these Suit values.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
Easter Novelties

You will want some one of these
Easter Novelties.
Easter Gloves in both Silk and Kid.
These are new arrivals-Gloves that
we have been trying hard to get for
the last six months. These Kid Gloves
have been on order for over six
months. Now in time for Easter.
Not enough to last but few days.
Easter Hosiery in silk. Plain or
Fancies. These are our best Easter
gifts, SOC to S1.50 per pair.
Easter Neckwear Every lady will
want one of these beautiful Easter
Collars. In this line are Collars form
such houses as kantGr, Modry q Co.,
B. X. Wilson & Son, the best Neck
wear makers in this country-makers
of better kind, more style, better
quality at popular prices. You will
see difference.
Beautiful line of Silks for waists
and dresses. This is not an ordinary
line: it is far better than carried in
any store of our size in Vermont. 1t
will be very hard to find as good an
assortment in any large store in larger
cities. We send samples and parcel
post free.
We have Faster Novelties in Wash
Goods-kinds that later we cannot du-
plicate. Your early selections viii
please you. Lots of the better styles
cannot be bought the second time.
Misses Spring Hats are at their
best right now. Later you will have
to take what others did not care for.
Come this week for your Misses Hats.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ten new Andes ranges to exchange for
your old stoves. Come in and get prices.
Z. A. Prindle & Co., 200 North Main
street, Depot square.
Mrs. J. w. Stewart and Miss Kathleen
Miles of West street left this morning
for Burlington, where they will visit
friends and relatives over the week end.
Miss Beatrice Beach who has been
passing a vacation at her home on Pros
pect street, left this morning for High
gate Springs, where she is engaged as a
teacher in the village schools.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
Notice.

The assessors of the city of Barre call
the attention of all persons subject to
taxation within the city of Barre to the
following provisions Of the public stat
utes:
Agreeable to the provisions of Sec.
543, public statutes, all persons are re-
quired TO make an inventory of their
taxable property, both personal and real
estate, and make return to the assessors
on or before the Goth day of April other
wise they will be subject to the pro-
visions of said section (543) of the public
statutes.
The assessors office will be open from
s to IL a. M, TO and 6 to p. m. until
April 90
Martin Riley,
Augustus NJ. Rossi,
AFRO L. Noyes,
Assessors for the city of Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Hudson Beattie, who has been pass
ing week with his uncle in Enosburg
Falls. returned to the city to-day.
Cobble Hill grange will hold sugar
social and dance in grange hall Tuesday
night, April 10. New sugar l5c, dance
soc. Plain doughnuts and pickles.
Everybody invited.
All Rebekahs and Odd Fellows and
their friends are invited to Odd Fellows
hall, Gordon block, on Monday evening,
April 0, at o'clock, to hear How That
Story Grew" Cards, dancing and re-
freshments to follow Admission, l0c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07

dressed will be interested large display
Spring made
varit o the seasons best style designs
of made by real dress people The
and the reasonable These
popular shades See the Gold
shades These shown large variety
Dresses that will not find dup-
Gated to any create xten qualities the best
Silk Dresses rs and good assortment
styles prices S2500 We would like you to see this line OF
Dresses
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-07
Who Will Claim Them?

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
Barre postoffice for the week ending
April 5 were:
Men-James Carroll, Norman Fits, G.
G. Grant, Henry Matthews.
Women-Mrs Joseph Bennett, Mrs,
Fred Cheney, Mrs. Nellie Robinson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-25
BRITISH GUNS PLAY HAVOC WITH
ALL GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS

/, mans from numerous divisions have
been. made prisoner by the British and
still others arc awaiting transfer to
the prisoner cages.
No infantry attack has developed
from the artillery preparation the
French having been making all along
their front for several days. Tuesday
the Germans were heavily bombarded
on various sectors from st. Quentin to
the Champagne.
Among the booty captured by the
French during the recent heavy engage
ments on the plateau of the Chemini des
Danes. northeast of scissors, are four
Of the famous los kilometre German how
tiers. The British royal flying corps is
taking full advantage of the beautiful
spring weather for operations agains;
German aviators. Monday in fights in the
air Is German aircraft were shot down
by the Britishers, while "a others were
last seen after engagements diving earth
ward completely out Of control. Only
Continued on Page q, Column y
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From Certificates

The money for this loan will he
available out of the proceeds Of the
$250,000, 900 of treasury certificates Of
Indebtedness due June 80, and just
placed with the banks of the country
through the federal reserve board.
Secretary McAdoo will call for the
proceeds of this issue tomorrow and
as fast as the money is deposited in
the various federal reserve banks it
will be available for the governments
purposes. The British loan will be
made as soon thereafter as the ne
cessary formalities of transfer can be
completed Final negotiations for the
loan were completed today at confer
ences participated in by Secretary Nc
Adoo, Lord Cunliffe, Governor OF the
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Reception by Lansing
in [ Honor Of BaIfour at
Pan-American Buildinq

Washington. April PA reception
given at the n-American building
tonight by Secretary Lansing in honor
of Foreign Minister 3alfOur brought
to close the series of official enter
tainmentS marking the welcome of
Great Britain's war commission to the
United States. President Wilson and
all the cabinet officers attended. while
members of Congress and scores of the
higher officials of the government came
to meet the distinguished foreigners.
Informal conferences have been held
during the past two days and some of
the serious business for which the Wis
itors crossed the Atlantic has been up
but the formal discussion of the part
the United States may play in the war
against Germany will begin only with
the arrival tomorrow of the French
commission. The British representa-
tives desire TO work in the closest har-
mony with the French.
Before the reception tonight. the Dip
lomatic members of the British COM
mission were entertained at dinner by
Secretary Lansing: the military Off
GERS by Secretary Baker; the naval OF
ficers by Secretary Daniels; ana the
financiers by Secretary McAdoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-25

Mr.. Balfour and his assistants held
important conferences during the day
over the task ahead IT them. The
amount of work to be done has proved
a surprise to the British officials as
American administrative officers in all
departments have requested informa-
ton that will require time to assemble
for submission
Late this afternoon Mr.. Balfour
called at the White House and paid
his respects to Mrs. Wilson. He after
ward called on Mrs. Lansing.
Tomorrow is expected to be devoted
largely to greeting the French commits
sioners. who are due at 1870 Il. NJ.
from Hampton Roads.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, representative
in Congress from Montana, was the
only woman present at Secretary Lam
sings reception. She passed the rcceiv-
ing line with other members Of Con-
gress and was cordially greeted by Mr..
Balfour and the other guests Of honor.
President Wilson remarked a short
time after he had shaken hands with
the commissioners, and found oppor-
tunities to talk with Elihu Root, Sena-
tor Lodge and others.
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DECIDES TO INCREASE THE
CERTIFICATE ISSUE TO $780, 1000
Washington, April 24-The United States will lend Great
Britain s2OOOOOOOO probably the first loan to
the Entente governments under the
law signed today by Pre- sident Wilson,.

Bank of England, Pierre Jay of the
New York Federal Reserve Bank
treasury department. federal reserve
board and British embassy officials.
Official announcement Of the loan is
expected within "a hours.
Meets Immediate Needs
The loan is not intended to cover
Great Britain's full share of the So
900 0OO. 900 intended for the Allies, but
is designed to meet England's imme-
date and pressing financial needs a
somewhat similar loan soon may he
made to Italy.
Tentative plans under consideration
nv administration officials call for the
issue of $4,000. 100000 in bonds as the
first public Offering under the $1,000
600. 900 war revenue law signed today
bv President Wilson. to be followed
CONTINUED on Page q. Column y
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Federal Expert in Each
State for Food Growing

Washington, April 24.-State cooper
alton in the governments war time
food control program will be encouraged
it was announced today, but the ap-
pointment of the federal expert IN
each state to assist state boards in put
ting into operation food production and
conservation measures. These men Will
put at the disposal Of the governors
as special representatives of the de-
partment of agriculture.
Secretary Houston explained today
his stand for giving the government the
right to fix prices.
"A minimum price to producers" he
said, Would stimulate production of
certain staples by assuring farmers
that their products would not be dis
posed CT before a certain level which
would give them a reasonable return
and would not cause them to suffer loss
in any event This would be done un-
der proper regulation.
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Time for Family

In asking to be relieved of the work
and responsibility as the company's
president he said he felt the need of
"a little more time" for himself and
MS family. He added that he consid-
ered taking this step year ago, but
decided not to do so then because the
work of re-organiZing the staff of the
company had not gone far enough to
Justify his retirement.
Summarizes DEVELOPMENTS
The actual conditions surrounding
the New Haven and the obstacles to
ltS progress that developed shortly aft
er came were unusual, unexpected
ana unforeseen" declared Mr. Elliott
III MS statement. The attitude of the
FEDERAL government, resulting in a
complete dissolution of the New Ha-
Ven system; the declaring illegal bv
The Massachusetts courts of q MAN
winch guaranteed $67, 500, 900 in cash 10
pay Hoating debts and make needed
improvements; the numerous inyesti-
SatloHS OF the company's affairs. the
very serious business depression he
ginning early in 1914 and lasting nm
III the summer of 1915; the Euronean
war. and the disturbed Industrial COW
uItlohs. all combined to compIicate tho
WIN 70 De done and to delay obtain
~ ''le results desired in the interest
u 'Ie public security holders and the
employees Then. too, public opinion
vas excited and adverse to the com
pany. ooiii
itei nearly a year of negotiation with
'he department of justice an agreement
was made in 1914 which took from tho
'oi''roi OF the company very large
"i'ouHt OF It's property. This agreement
WIN the government was entered ;nto h,
'he company to save 1t. and changed ~,
entire situation.
nc iallure OF the plan to issue ST.. 500.
WV convertible debenture left the comnarv
with floating debt of nearly go ono an
ana no means of meeting it excen+ h,
snort term notes. The floating debt n,
enc time was nearly s56.0o0, 900 and notes
nave Just been, sold for $4,000. 600 to care
Tor mat Indebtedness and leave 80 M ~,
for improvements.
Earnest efforts have been continuous
r
fecting the company in Massachuset+.
connecticut and Rhode Island made har.
monious, and there is a good chance ~
success this spring. Such legislation
should permit the adoption of a Man fo,
caring for the floating debt which hangs
like a milestone about the neck OF me
company.
How serious the depression Of business
and the demoralized' condition Of the af
fairs OF the company were In 1914 was
evidenced by the fact that for the year
ending June 30. 1914. the company had only
s26sooo left after paying expenses, taxes
and fixed charges. For the three calendar
years Dec. 81. 1914. 1915 and 1916, the bal
ance above fixed charges were 1914, SIS.
e6o: 1915. 81 s5s.13s: 1916. s5,554, s7.
Continued on Page 10, Column y
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Senate and I louise Debate Methods to
Secure Best Fighting Force--Speaker
Clark Opposes Consumption Bill
SCORES TO SPEAK BUT may VOTE THIS WEEK

Washington, April 24.-De-
bate on the war army bill con-
tinued in Congress today with
the desire to talk about the
methods the United States
should use in raising her mil
lions Of fighting men undated.
Leaders in neither house could
predict with confidence when a
vote might be reached.
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British Successes

Southeastern Arras the British made
progress between the Sensee river and
Monchy lie Preux. driving their lines
to within a stones throw of the vii
lagos of Fontaine les Croisilles and
Cherisy and Strengthening out the
sharp salient that had existed there.
Northeast of Arras in the Gavrelle
sector the Germans threw strong
counter attack against the British, but
the British guns raked the German line
and drove it back in disorder and play
ed shells upon the men in their hurried
retreat.
1000 Prisoners This Week
Since Monday more than 1000 Ger
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There was a diminution in the inten
sity of the fighting between the Brit
ish and German armies Tuesday, al
though battles continued at several
points. In these, according to the Brit
ish official communication the advant-
age rested with Field Marshal Haig's
forces
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Spain Makes
Threat Against
German Campaign

London, April 25.-5,35 \. M.-The
Spanish government note to Germany
regarding Germanys submarine cam
paign contains a paragraph stating
that if Germany continues in its de-
termination to sink all vessels in or
der to defend its life, Spain must take
a like step to defend her life.
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FRENCH COMMISSION ARRIVES
SAFELY AT HAMPTON ROADS

Fortress Monroe, Va, Apri!
24-France's war commission
ers to the United States reached
Hampton Roads today and to-
night they are bound up Chesa,
peake Bay for Washington or
board the Presidential yacht
MayfoWer.
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Marshal Joffre's aide, came aboard
soon after with dispatches and to greet
the visitors. Admiral Mayo, command
er-in-chief of the, Atlantic fleet, called
later.
Saving Powder
The formality of firing salvos of
guns was dispensed with by agreement.
I'VE are saving our powder for the
Germans remarked the commander
of the French ship.
All of the commissioners returned
Admiral Mayo'se call later in the morn
ing. Then they lunched on board their
own vessel, finishing just in time to re
ceive Ambassador Jusserand and Maj.
Gen. Scott. chief Of staff of the army,
Continued on Page g, Column s.
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THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast: Fair Wednesday
and probably Thursday: not much
change in temperature: moderate
northerly to easterfy winds.
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Western Fighting
Less Violent But
Advantage with Haig

French Keep Up Heavy Artillery Fire in APP
parent Preparation for Infantry A ttacks-
General Maude Recor DIS New Victories Over
Turks-Italians Make Gains-A German De-
stroyer Reported Sunk
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House Vote Friday

The House hopes to vote by Friday,
but there are moro than 60 members
waiting to speak. In the Senate only
a few senators have been heard. and
Chairman Chamberlain of the military
committee said tonight many had in
bill before agreeing to a vote. He prob
ably will sound out sentiment tomor-
row, however, on an unanimous con-
sent arrangement for a vote as soon
as possible. The way the Senate takes
this suggestion may have to do with
the position of administration leaders
They are loath to resort to the SEN
ate's new cloture rule or to appear in
any way to curtall deDdie.
Clark for Volunteers
Opponents of the administrators
selective draft plan found new hope
during the day when Speaker Clark
let it be known that he shared their
views and would make a speech to-
morrow in favor of the majority
House committee volunteer amend
ment.
Suggests Referendum
IN the Senate La Toilette introduced
\ substitute for the administration
bill proposing to eliminate the draft
feature and submit the question OF
raising an army to referendum
through the director of census or post
masters.
discussion today in both houses
came largely from the friends OF the
volunteer system.
The longest speech Of the day was
made by Rep. Fields of Kentucky a
Democr; Of the military committee,
Who argued for the volunteer plan and
declared that the war departments
proposal to draft youths under p years
or age lnNtl\ Ell d III lIltI ply VIZ 'i'A~''
would not be guided by the military eX-
perts Of this or any other nation.
Caldwell for Draft
Representative caldwell of New York,
a member Of the House committee, who
formerly opposed the draft pian sald
he now was ready to vote for it because
he thought all the resources of the
country should be thrown into the war
without delay.
Representative Lenroot. Wisconsin.
declared the draft would do more than
the volunteer system TO win this war
in the shortest possible time, with the
least sacrifice OF life
Patriotic Burkes, kelIys, Sheas
REPRESENTATIVE Gallivan of Massac hu-
sets. speaking for the administration
plan. said all Boston approved of the
declaration that a state of war existed
with Germany, but that he found, on
examining into the enliStments there
that the Kellys, the Burkes and the
Sheas were almost alone rallying TO
the cOlOrs.
in Offering its money; shall it be less
prompt in Offering its mem?
Representative Mondell of Wyoming
supported the volunteer plan. and said
the war department had done everything
II could to dscredit the volunteer estab-
lishment
Senator Freelinghuysen Of New Jersey
made his first speech in the Senate in sup
port of the draft system.
30 Nd
ment proposing a call for 100000 voiun-
teers before Consumption is resorted to,
denied that CONSUMPTION equalzes the war
burden.
II believe the German Kaiser is the
greatest criminal on the face Of the earth
today" said Senator Mcclellan. ~ want
this war In the quickest way to rid the
world Of this despot. 1t may be S ptem-
Der or October before arrangements for
this draft bill are completed and then an
other 10 or 10 months to train our troops.
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FIRST LOAN TWO
F1UNDREDMILLION
ENGLAND TODAY

President Signs $7,OOOOOO,OOO War Measure
May Give Subscribers Four Months on install
ment Plan to Pay for First Issue of Bonds,
Probably $2,OOO,OOO,OOO = Subscriptions to
S2O0,00O,OOO Treasury Certificates Pass That
Mark
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Clark for Volunteers

Opponents Of the administrators
selective draft plan found new hope
during the day when Speaker Clark
let it be known that he shared their
views and would make a speech to-
morrow in favor of the majority
House committee volunteer amend
mcnt,