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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
M1RSHFIELD

The ladies' aid society of the Meth
home of Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Davis next
Friday evening. April 20. New sugar
and plain doughnuts will be served. Come
and have a good time.
Mrs. Forrest Walker of Plainfield was
the guest of her brother, B. l.. Cameron
last week.
f. II. Tanner returned home last
Thursday after spending several weeks
with his daughters in Lisbon and Mont.
pelier.
Mrs. Herbert Eddy of Montpelier was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Belle Bull.
lock. the last of the week
Ed Mackey of Peacham has moved his
family into the house recently vacated
by |. Il. Jewett.
George f. May and two children were
visitors in Lisbon, N. H. Saturday.
Miss Mamie Ahern of Goddard SEM
mary was the guest of Miss Marjorie
Lamberton over Sunday.
Mrs. Myrtle Tanner of Lisbon, n. H.,
is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Clarina Shepard went Monday to
Montpelier to visit her son, B. NJ. Shep-
ard.
Anyone still having any repair work
at the harness shop is requested by Mrs.
Thomas to come and get it. If not called
for within a reasonable time from this
notice, it will be disposed OF by her
Edward Ward finishes work for Swerd-
feger & Davis this week and has accept
ed a position with the American Express
in st. Johnsbury.
Stanley Lyndes returned Monday to
Montpelier seminary after an illness of
two or three weeks with measles.
Rev. J. $. Grassland preached very
sermon last Sunday from the
text: What Shall 1t Profit Man to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
DECLARES NEW
ELECTION WOULD
HAMPER ARMY
A. Bonar Law Urges Continuation OF
the Present Parliament Till

London, April ls.-Andrew Bonar Law
member Of the British war council, NOV.
ing in the House of Commons yesterday
afternoon the second reading of the bill
to extend the life of Parliament until the
end of November, said the British troops
were engaged in the greatest operation
since the commencement of the war and
were meeting with success which ex-
ceeded his expectations.
1t would be highly disadvantageous,
Mr.. Bonar Law said. if the country
should be plunged into the turmoil of
an election, with the possibility of a
division. and certainly the energies of
the nation would be diverted from the
prosecution of the war.
At meeting of the Irish Nationalist
party yesterday it was decided to oppose
bill for the extension of the life of Par
Lament.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18

William Rockefeller arrived in Cleveland
yesterday TO attend the funeral of their
brother, Frank, who died Sunday morn
ing,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
Gore shoulders, lame back.

blIH IISNh, an pdIIIS anu dSIISs
- yield to Sloan's Liniment.
DO not rub IT. Simply apply to
the sore spot, it quickly penetrates
and relieves. Cleaner than mussy
plasters or ointments, it does not
stain the skin.
Keep bottle handy for rheumatism,
sprains, bruises, toothache, neuralgia, govt.
lumbago and sore stiff muscles.
At all druggists, 25c. Soc, and s1.00.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18

Rockefellers at Brothers Funeral
Cleveland, O., April ls.--John D. and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
WHEN TONGUE IS COATED

your liver is torpid and Is affecting
your stomach and bowels. To rouse
your liver. take the little. purely vege-
table and in-all- ways satisfactory
Hoods Pills. They relieve biliousness.
constipation, all liver ills. DO not irri-
tate nor grippe. Price 25c.. of druggists
or C |. Hood Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18

Gain the Whole World and Lose His Own
Soulg" A duet was very beautifully rem
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Scores.

At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3, Philsdel-
phia /.
At Detroit-Chicago 4, Detroit q
At New York-New York 2, Washing
ton /.
AT st. Louis-St. Louis 4, Cleveland O.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18

Mrs. Isaac Mellor is spending the week
at st. Adams Bay.
Miss Josie Trask of East Warren is at
w. A. Remedies for the spring term of
school.
Mrs. Ray Tucker and little son of
Burke, N. Y, are at Moses Longs.
Mrs. y. II. McAllister returned Mon
day to her home.
Miss Frances Hartshorn is confined to
her home with measles.
Reuben Bates has been confined to his
bed with sickness the past two weeks.
Mrs. Maude Hicks of Fairfax is a
guest of her cousin Mrs. Lula Holt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Scores.

At Boston-Boston 6. Philadelphia 5
tl2 inningsl.
AT Chicago-St Louis and Chicago
rain.
At Brooklyn-New York 8. Brooklyn 3.
At Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18

dered by Mr.. and Mrs. A, T. Davis.
This was Mr., Crossland's last Sunday
before going to conference, which con
venes at Newport this week. Mr. and
Mrs. Grassland have gained many friends
during his passionate here and it is hoped
they will be returned for another year.
Benjamin Marshall, representative Of
the simonds Betting company OF Fitch
burg. Mass. was the guest Of G. +. May
Tuesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-18
W1ITSFIELD
Mrs. Julia Markham Died at Age of 81 of
Pneumonia.

Mrs. Julia Markham died Sunday at
a. m. at the home of her son, Frank
Markham, of pneumonia, having, been in
bed only two days. Julia Frances Bre-
man was born March Is, 81 years ago
Her husband was Samuel Markham. In
the absence of Rev, w. A. Remele, fu-
neral services were conducted by Rev.
Isaac Mellor, pastor of the Nj. +. church,
at p. m. Monday. Tuesday the body
was carried to Mortified for interment
in the family lot and was accompanied
by her son, Frank Markham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
RATHOM EXPOSES
METHOD OF GERMAN
SPIES IN AMERICA
Three Instances of Clever
Work by Providence, r. l.,
Newspaper Man
HOW Won PAPEN WAS
LANDED IN THE TOLLS
DR.. Heinrich Albert Was Made Dupe
by Clever Reporter and His
Duplicity Exposed to
the World

In announcing series of articles
which will begin in the January Worlds
Work by John r. Rathom, editor of the
Providence Journal, French Strother
gives three interesting stories of Mr..
Rathom's methods of catching up with
mans who were plotting against the
United States while this country was
still neutral.
Mr.. Rathoms work in running down
national attention. His forthcoming ar
tcles promise to be remarkably inter-
esting. Mr. Strother records the fol-
lowing incidents:
from Germany, with a letter of credit
for 100000 in his pocket and the as
surance of his government that he may
have $4000G,000 altogether-to buy public
opinion here. to purchase the votes of
congressman, to procure the murder of
American citizens working in munition
plants, and to do other friendly acts
toward our neutral government and it's
unsuspecting people. Dr. Albert landed
in New York and registered at the Ritz
Carlton hotel. He wrote at once to
Ambassador Bernstorff, announcing his
arrival and asking for instructions. The
ambassador happened to be taking an
outing in the Adirondacks when DR.. AL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25

and personal effects lost. viii reach s.
10000. Damage to civic, provincial. gov
ernmental, military, naval. church. in
stituuonal and Industrial property was
Sz5 10000
These figures show a total property
loss OF 100000 but at present they are
only estimates Of a tentative lbakac-
ter, and in any event do not cover the
replacement value. To this must be
added the cost of temporary shelter and
relief for at least six months A low
estimate for this work would be 5000.
600. Then the matter Of compensation,
o. annuities TO those permanently dis
abied. and to families deprived Of their
means of support, Will certainly require
another 100000 Summing up, a total
of not less than 100000 will be re-
quired to cover all losses here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25

Editors Note: This is the continuation
of series of articles by Jim Corbett
which deals with the career of Bob Fftz-
simmons. Few men knew Fitz as Cor
bett knew him and SO these stories re-
veal some incidents in the life of F'itz-
simmons that never before have been
printed. The next chapter will appear
tomorrow
NY instructions to Gus Rubin on the
night he clombed through the ropes for
his battle with Bob Fitzsimmons were
these:
GO out and try to finish him in the
first round. A surprise attack is your
best chance for victory"
Rubin had trained fairly hard for
that contest but unfortunately was not
in condition to go through a long bout
His only chance for victory, it seemed to
me, was to rush Fitz from the outset
and to throw everything he had into
the first two or three rounds.
The battle was staged in New York
on August 10, 1900. With the bang of
the first bell, Rubin, taking my adj
vice. hurried out and opened up a ter
rifle bombardment upon the head and
body of the Australian. Ruhlins tao
tics surprised Bob almost to the point
of throwing him into a panic. Bob at
tempted to back out of danger, but al
ways Rubin was on him, left jabbing
his face and smashing hard right-hand-
ers to the head and body. AS the Rub
lin battery of Fitz continued the crowd
jumped to it's feet and began to shrek.
The house was in a bedlam. Blow after
blow Rubin rained upon the face and
body of the Australian and one terrific
smash to the body followed by one to
the head had Fitz webbing with the
round only half gone. There wasn't
one man out of every 100 in that crowd
who didn't think that Fitz would be a
sure knockout victim before the round
was over.
And then, just when victory was
within his grasp, Rubin, amazed by
his own success stopped battering Fitz
and stood off looking at him in a be-
wildered fashion. All that would have
been necessary to finish Fitz was for
Gus to rush in and hammer Bob with
everything he had. But while the crowd
shrieked and howled to Gus to go on!
Go on! Finish him." Gus, like a petri-
fled man stood away watching the stag
gering F'itz.
Several times L yelled to Ruhlin to
rush F'itz but my voice could not be
/ heard above the shrieking of the bat
tie frenzied crowd. In my eagerness to
transmit a message to Rubin, I jumped
from the corner to the edge of the ring,
scrambled along the outside and then
stuck my head through the ropes and
beloved instructions to Rubin.
| At that very moment about IS police
men reached up, grabbed me, pulled me
down and there was more excitement
| than ever. Just why the police grabbed
me I was unable to figure out but ]
| suppose they thought that in my own
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
CUT THIS QUIT IS WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this slip,
enclose with sc and mail it to Foley Sc
Co, 1885 Sheffield Ave. Chicago, H.,
writing your name and address clear
ly. You will receive in return a tria;
package containing Fo1ey's Honey and
Tar Compound. for coughs colds. and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in
sides and back. rheumatism. backache,
kidney and bladder ailments; and Foo
ley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic for con-
stipation, biliousness, headache and
sluggish bowels. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
Egyptian Cotton license

Cairo.-The export Of cotton from Egypt
without a license has been prohibited,
and the future export will be controlled
by a special committee under A. King
Lewis, director general Of customs The
restrictions are due to the shortage of
available tonnage and the necessity of
securing an equitable division Of the ex-
portable cotton among the countries en-
titled to draw on the Egyptian supply.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
1900 KILLED AND
1000 INJURED is
HALIFAX ESTIMATE

Halifax, n. s., December A.-Fifteen
hundred killed; 1000 seriously injured; 20
0O0 homeless. and total property loss
amounting to 100000 was the estimate
today of destruction and damage caused
by the explosion of the munition ship
Mont Blanc on December 6.
The estimate was prepared and sub
mitted to the general relief committee
by J. II. Wingfield, an expert, who
made a detailed examination. The fig
ures, while not accepted as final were
regarded by the committee as conserva-
tive.
1.-THE value of homes destroyed or
damaged beyond repair" Wingfield's re-
port stated, will not be less than 81
600, 0Oo The damage to homes that can
be repaired, plus the value of furniture.
mons. I doubt If in the career of the
great Fitz there ever was a time where
his ability to come back was shown
in more convincing fashion than in
the Sharkey fight, when out completely
at the end of the first round he came
back to win with a knockout punch in
the second.
ITO Be Continued Tomorrow
Copyright, 1917, by King Feature Syn
dicate.)
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
Hops for Tobacco

Berne.--F'rom Frankfort comes the re-
port that old hops of which at least 900
coo pounds have been collected recently,
are perhaps, to be used in Germany as
substitute for tobacco. which grows
increasingly scarce. It is asserted that
chemical Investigations have proved that
by method of preparation the hops act
and taste much like tobacco and can
be used without even mixture of to-|
baccO
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-12-25
GIVES THE DETAILS

Having satisfied his visitor, DIR. Albert
went at length into his mission-the pre-
else purposes of it, the money he had
in hand and in prospect--all the details.
His caller congratulated him, babe him
good-day, and left; and Immediately re-
stored the letter to his brother reporter,
who took the afternoon train back to
Washington resealed the letter, and re-
placed it in the embassy mail that night.
On Monday, one of the mail clerks at
the embassy opened the letter and laid
it, as a matter of routine, on the am
basse.dor's desk. Bernstorff appeared on
Tuesday, and as soon as he read it he
telephoned DR.. Albert to come to Wash
ington.
TIE two men met the following morn
ing at the embassy and embraced in the
presence of the Journal reporter. And
the first words DIR. Albert spoke were
to praise his excellency upon his choice
of 80 discreet and admirable an agent"
as he had sent to him in New York.
Then there was a scene. Bernstorff de-
MED sending any messenger, and AL
bert reaffirmed it. The mail clerk was
called in. and declared he had slit the
envelope with his own hand. Albert re-
peated that he had had thai very letter,
physically, back in his hand. from the
messenger, on Sunday. Results: Two
badly pcrturbed agents of the Kaiser,
and the ultimate exposure of DR.. Albert
in the Providence Journal
HOW Won PAPEN WAS CAUGHT
Another episode among Mr.. Rathom' 8
many adventures into the intricacies of
German intrigue is known in the Jour-
nal office as 1.-THE Case of the Two
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bert's letter reached the embassy. The
letter was delivered on Saturday after
noon-and the mail clerks at the en-
bassy were habitually granted vaca-
ton from Saturday noon to o'clock
Monday morning. The embassy secre-
taries, however, often stayed at their
desks on Saturday afternoon; and so 1t
happened that Mr.. Rathom's man there
got the letter, along with others, and
without apparently disturbing the en-
velope read the contents. Without
moments hesitation he took the next
train to New York and telegraphed Mr..
Rathom. He was met in New York by
another reporter from the Providence
Journal Next morning this other re-
porter. in Sunday top hat and frock
coat, appeared at the Ritz-Carlton and
asked for DR.. Albert He was SHOWN
up to the doctors suite and there pre-
scented to DIR. Albert his own letter 10
Won Bernstorff, and said the amoassa-
dor had sent him to discuss the situa-
ton with him. But first he must be
assured that he was really addressing
DR.. Albert and not some possible un-
trustworthy underling. DIR. Albert pro
dueed credentials of his identity, ana
even called in members of his suite to
prove that he was notwithstanding
in the heat of his earnestness, to de-
mand a similar guaranty from his
caller That would hardly have seemed
necessary even if he had reflected, for
there was his own letter, brought to him
from Washington.
The Denver star., 1917-05-12

The progress OF the cOlOred people
of the United States In education. busi-
ness and the various professions Is
creditable and worthy Of commenda-
ton There are few avenues OF indus
try into which some member Of the
race has not engaged with measurable
success. This advance is largely due
to education, aspiration and able lead
ership through organized effort. In
this connection we doubt If any organ
ization has been more helpful than the
National Negro Business league.
In the new field of development of
racial activities. such as light dramas.
vaudeville and photoplays, the race is
making splendid headway. The Lin
coin Motion Picture company, with
headquarters In Los Angeles and a
branch Office in Philadelphia, is one Of
the most potent movements launched
by Negro capital. The company has
for its object the presentation of mo-
ton pictures showing Negro progress
as portrayed by Negro. characters.
1t offers Il direct contradiction to the
films that present the Negro in an al
rection the company has done much
toward educating the public relative
! to the best side of the Negro's life and
to break down impressions. based alto
gether upon prejudice and injustice.
The company was organized primarily
to meet this condition and to furnish
to the ambitious young men and wO
men OF the race an unexploited field.
The president OF the company is No
BILE NJ johnson. who Is one OF the best
known young men in his line among
us. Mr. johnson is employed with the
Universal Photoplay company and has
starred in such well known photo
dramas rs intolerance" The West
ern Governors Humanity" The
Death Warrant" and others. He
knows every phase of the business.
and In this direction he is able to bring
to his work the background that is
necessary to make 1t real and interest
ing. The officers are DR.. ]. Thomas
Smith, vice president and treasurer.
of whom are well known business men.
The entrance of the Negro into this
field. which is the fifth greatest indus
try in the world. ia doing more to get
the correct side Of Negro life before
the nation than any other single agen-
cy. The first Negro picture produced
by this company was entitled "Realiza-
tion OF Negro's Ambition" which
was two part drama based upon
love and adventure and which pre-
sented the true ambition of a colored
youth, aspiration.
The Denver star., 1917-05-12
I'm GOING TO FIGHT FOR DIXIE
LAND AND DEAR OLD UNCLE
SAM.

I've done closed up my barber shop
And packed up all my tools,
I've closed my old log cabin up, loaned
Uncle Sam my mules,
My Uncle Sam has called on me to =
Come and do my stunt,
I'm going to don soldiers suit and
Rush right to the front.
CHORUS:
Old Uncle Sam
You bet am that's no film fam
And when the drums are beating, you
Won't find me retreating
Nor trembling like lamb,
I'm going in like lion, don't care how
They're firm
This battle amt no sham.
You'll find me most defying, you'll
Hear me loudly crying
I'm going to fight for Dixie Land
And dear old Uncle Sam.
H.
I'm going TO take my raZors long,
I'll use them in a clinch
When l get through slashing round
They'll find | amt no cinch.
The musket is a grand old thing,
1t shoots most fast and loud
But a razor is the only thing
To fight with in a crowd.
Irving Jones'
The Denver star., 1917-05-12
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.
German Intrigue Will Not Corrupt COL
ored Americans, Says Col. Copeland.

German Intrigue Will Not Corrupt COL
ored Americans, Says Col. Copeland.
Hampton. Va.-The large gathering
of colored Americans in the gymna-
stun of the Hampton Normal and Ag-
ricultural institute recently. the speech
es which were made by men Of that
race and the response of the audience
to the patriotic appeals OF speakers OF
both races were sufficient proof that the
Negroes are loyal to the flag and may
be counted upon to do their share OF
the fighting. 1t was Il notable fact that
the highest tributes to the loyalty OF
colored Americans were paid by Colo
mel w. S. Copeland. governor OF the
Soldiers home, near here.
He is veteran of the war between
the states and Virginia editor whose
early life was spent in southern state
while that war was in progress and
who knew by experience the fidelity OF
the colored people. German intrigue
presumes that all men are traitors at
heart and may he weaned from their
allegiance by bribery. says Colonel
Copeland, but German intrigue will not
corrupt the colored citizens of this
country.
The Negro. the southern Negro. the
Negro citizen OF the United States, as
anybody familiar with his character
knows full WELL" says the Christian
Science Monitor, unfortunately for the
purposes of the German strategist. di,
plomatist and conspirator, is loyalty
perSonitied He is true to the core. He
has given countless exhibitions of self
sacrificing devotion such as have left,
neither in the south. north nor in the
nation as whole, any lingering doub,
of his personal or national fidelity.
He Is loyal to n cherished conviction
in the southern household, in the south
ern community. in the southern heart
and wherever he is best known as he
deserves TO be throughout the land.
He is not treacherous. he is not deceit
ful, he is not underhanded. he is not
ungrateful. he is not plotter. he is
not IA conSprator He is not at all de-
serving of the confidence or reliance of
the imperial German government in
any enterprise that calls for treason
There are renegades in the colored
race as there are renegadeS in the
white race. says the Newport News
(NaD Daily Press editorially, but as a
people they are faithful and loyal. In
this community there have been many
expressions on the part of the whites of
their faith in the loyalty and patriot
ism OF the colored people and that
faith will not be betrayed.
The Denver star., 1917-05-12

Men make circumstances; circum-
stances make duties, and duty is des-
tiny.
God give US men, A time like this
demands
Strong minds, great hearts, true
faith, and ready hands.
Men whom the lust of office does not
kill;
Men whom the spoils of Office can
not buy;
Men who possess opinions and a will:
Men who have honor, and who will
not lie:
Men who can stand before demo-
gogue
And scorn his treacherous batteries
without winking.
Tall men. sun-crowned, who live
above the fog
In public duty and in private think
ing!
The Denver star., 1917-05-12

The Star regrets to note that only
few Negroes are either wearing or dis
playing our "Old Glory" We should
be broader than that because narrow
ness never won anybody battle Ne
groes, Honor and shame from no con-
dition rise; act well YOUR part.
THERE all HONOR lies. Now, let
every home, lodge. society. church and
business place display the American
flag. In this movement Zion Baptist
and Scott NJ. f. churches, so far as we
have been able to learn, are the only
churches displaying the flag. The Day
Nursery displays three flags. Negroes.
get busy. Let us be men and women
as well as loyal citizens; yet let the
world know we are not treated fairly.
To be loyal does not mean you are
satisfied. Be patriotic at all times