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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
EAST ORANGE

C. G. Simpson was Bradford visitor
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clark and daugh-
ter are visiting at j. G. Kashner's.
Miss Una Bohonon went to Bradford
Friday to join an excursion party of
young people, who left for Washington,
d. c., Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Hutchinson visited
their son, Delbert, and other friends in
Bradford recently.
A number of the people in this vicini-
ty have been entertaining the grip the
past week or two, all of whom seem to
be gaining at present.
DIR. Hutchinson was at W. NJ. Pres
colts Wednesday to remove the guaran
tine. All are glad to know that Mrs.
johnson is better and able to be about
the house some of the time.
II. A. Prescott and T. A. Burroughs
were in East Barre Friday
o. A. Prescott is visiting at Ferman
Gilman's in West Fairlee for few days.
Mrs George Felch and Miss Fannie
Cilley of Corinth were home Sunday TO
spend the day
Clyde Blake OF st. Adams visited his
father, r. II. Blake, and aunt, Mrs. M.
K. Hamilton, the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Hutchins of East
Barre were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilas Bowen.
Mrs. Fannie Cook of Orange is spend
ing several days with her sister, Mrs.
Belle johnson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
DIED OF BLACK MEASLES.
Mason P. Dutton of Craftsbury Was Uni
versity of Vermont Student

Burlington, March 27-Mason P. Dut-
ton, aged 10, sophomore in the Univer-
sity of Vermont, died yesterday at noon
at the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity
house at the corner of College and South
Willard streets of hemorrhagic measles
tblaek measles complicated by broncho-
pneumonia. Mr. Dutton had been i'll for
ten days and for the past two days his
condition had been critical. With him
when he died were his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. A. Dutton of Craftsbury, the
latter of whom had been with him
throughout his illness.
1t is believed that the young college
student contracted his fatal illness from
another student while the latter was
coming down With the disease, but be-
fore it was realized that he was i'll. Two
other students, in addition TO Mr. Dut
ton, have had the disease, one of whom
has been seriously i'll while the other
has recovered.
Mr.. Dutton, who was taking a course
in the department of arts and sciences,
was an athlete. playing last fall on the
varsity football team. The other stu
dents living in the fraternity house are
now at their homes for the spring recess.
The body will be taken to his home in
Craftsbury by his parents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
ORANGE

Mrs. E. c. Crockett returned to her
home in North Easton, Mass, last week
The ladies aid will meet with Flora
Peake Wednesday afternoon. All mem
beers urgently requested to be present.
The body of w. A. Cutler was brought
here Friday for interment. Mr.. Cutler
was native of this town, spending his
young manhood here, and then going to
East Barre into business He will be
long remembered here for his genial sAd
happy disposition.
The body of Mrs. John Clark was in.
TERED here Sunday beside the body of
her first husband, William Noyes. She
leaves two daughters, Mrs. E. A. Cut
Ter of this town, and Mrs. Ada Simp-
son of Bradford.
Eugene Jerry has let his farm to his
son, Bert Jerry.
There will be an entertainment at
the hall each evening this week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
Latest i'm Wash Goods

Spring styles of Dresses are
so designed that styles of ma
terials blend to combine pref
tier dresses than have ever
been shown before.
Winner Voiles in new de-
signs, 27 inches wide, at 19c
per yard.
One of the best things
shown in New York last week
was 32-inch Silverbloom at
75c per yard. These come in
Stripes for plated skirts with
plain material to match.
Silk Combinations are very
good. These in Paizley Pat
terms.
Wash Skirts made of heavier goods
win be big Cloths are made espe-
cially for this class OF wear. Made
heavy and soft to wear and hang as
they should-25c to SIC per yard.
Grenadines, Soft Cords, Gabardines
and French Twills are some of the
new Skirtings.
Send for samples. We pay the
parcel post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
TALK OF THE TOWN

Around the Map, Congregations
church, March 30.--adv
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walker have re
turned from Waterbury, where they at
tended funeral Sunday.
Chicken pie, frankfurts, hot rolls
doughnuts, pies, cake, ice cream, tea
and coffee, Baptist church supper
Wednesday, March %, from $3.50 to 1880
adv.
Wait. Don't be in hurry for your
supply of maple sugar, as | have plenty
coming, but owing to the deep snow 1t
will be a little late, as it comes from the
mountains. II. A. Kendall.
Walter Wood, Ralph Wood and Mi
chael Kane, who have been working in
the lumber woods in Orange during the
past few months, have completed their
work there and passed through the city
to-day, while en- route to their homes in
Barton.
A postponement was entered in city
court to-day in the case of State vs..
Angel Edesa of Websterville, charged
with violating the liquor law and no
date has been set for the hearing. The
prosecution is in the hands OF States
Attorney Gleason, and Edesa, who is at
liberty under bail OF $3.50, has retained
Atty. J. w. Carver
Among the guests arriving at Hotel
Barre last night and this morning were
the following people: c. p. Underwood
of Woodsville, n H., f. H. Slayton of
Hardwick, J. A. Speare OF st Johnsbury,
Miss Frances brennan of ST. Adams,
Frank c. Williams of Newport, J. Lester
Eisen of Red Bank. n j., Thomas B.
9arvey of Burlington, D. w. Bradley of
Mass, E. H. Slayton of Hard
wick, C. +. Davis of Plainfeld, Alan +.
Harden of Boston, Gordon A. Smith of
South Ryegate, NJ. A. Pike Of Melrose,
Mass, p W. Stearns of st. Johnsbury,
T. w Whalen of Burlington, +. \.
of Springfield, Mass, and L. A.
:. Gale of Orange, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
TALK OF TIE TOWN

See Abbott's line of children's dresses
supper, Congregational church, April 8
| Watch for menu.--adv.
Mrs. Julia J. Durett is confined to her
bed at her home, 10 Central street.
Jason Abbey OF Braintree is spending
few days with G. w. Joy and family.
Robert and Frank johnson of Port
Henry, n. Y, are visiting their sister,
Mrs. Bert St. Cyr.
Mrs. Laura Bottinelli of New London,
Conn, arrived in the city last evening
for visit of two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. A. Altieri, of Fortney place.
Put on the old rags and come to the
masquerade in Clan Gordon hall Friday
evening, auspices Pocahontas. Carroll's
orchestra. Admission, soc; extra ladies,
l0c.
Miss Abbie Monkey, a member OF the
faculty at Bellows free academy in Fair
fax, arrived in the city yesterday and is
passing the spring vacation at her home
on Park street.
Mrs. John Slater, with her son, HUI
bert, of Rochester. and Mrs, Jessica Da-
Wis. with her daughter, Barbara, OF st.
Johnsbury, are visiting their parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. r. Il. Worcester of South Barre.
There will be a regular meeting of
Minnehaha encampment, No. 2, Tuesday
evening, March q, at 1880 o'clock. Work,
Royal Purple degree. All officers and
patriarchs requested to be present. Re-
freshments will be served.
Mrs. E. A. Daniels and Master George
are spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. joy, 9ia Mount
street. Their son, B. II. Joy, and family
of Richford also spent Sunday with them
on their way from Brattleboro.
Miss Ruth Averill, a sophomore at
Spaulding high school, who has been
staying in the home of DIR. and Mrs w. |
Z. Lazell of South Main street, left late
yesterday afternoon for San Francisco,
Cal. there to be with her mother, Mrs. /
L. A. Averill of Alta, Cal, who is in i'll
health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
5O-ChOice Grades-5O

en- between now and May |. Eighteen
fall cows, finely marked and extra nice
cows. Five very choice heifers, to fresh
en- from May l to July l. Two good
grade bulls. A few choice grade calves.
Some of these 25 cows are extra large
weighing 1900 to l,400, and will give 60
to 65 Tbs. of milk per day with proper
care.
Terms-Terms cash unless agreement
otherwise is made with the owner. De-
livery of cattle to the buyer will be made
after settlement with the cashier, who
will give an order on the stable manager
for delivery. All cattle are at risk and
expense of the buyer. II. j. Stearns will
render every assistance TO the buyer and
will assist in loading and shipping the
cattle sold, but assumes no risk. Crates
will be furnished at cost. The highest
bidder is to be the buyer. In case of dis
pute, the animal shall Immediately be
again put up for advance bids. All reg
listers, papers and transfers will be fur
nished.
HERBERT J. STEARNS.
A box lunch will be served by the la
dies of the Baptist church. Train serv-
ice: From the south, due at $3.50 a. m.
and l:06 p. m; from the north, due at
1909 a. m. II m. and 2:4S p. m. Gaia
logues win be furnished on application.
Auctioners-D. A. PERRY of Barre,
JAS. MCDONALD of Ludlow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
MIDDLESEY

Mrs. Cara Cummings Wrisley, who
was struck by passenger train No. 0,
Monday morning and instantly killed,
was born in MiddIesex in 1874, having
spent her entire life here, making her
home at the time of her death with her
brother-i law, John Hobart. She is also
survived by one sister, Mrs. Templeton,
of Worcester.
Miss Mabel Stockwell came Saturday
from her school in Newport, n. H., for
two weeks vacation.
Elmer Batchelder of Burlington was
an overSunday guest of his mother, Mrs
B. L. Batchelder.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Palmer and Mr..
and Mrs. L. O. Wilder were in Waitsfeld
Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs.
J. l. Palmer.
Mark Ryan of Fairfax was a weekend
guest Of his brother, Charles Ryan, and
family.
Miss Francis Muzzy Of Waterbury
was guest of Miss Helen Stockwell at
F. J. Eaton's, Monday.
On account of bad roads, no services
were held at the NJ. +. church Sunday.
New suits arriving every day at Alb
Lo&tFs
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
Taken Back to Randolph.

Burlington, March 27,---Ida Scott, tic
woman who came TO this city from Ran
6olph Saturday for the purpose OF
drowning herself in Lake Champaign was
by Deputy Sheriff d, D. Howe of Ran;
dolph She was taken back to Randolph
to be taken before Judge OF probate ia
an effort to have her committed to tho
state asylum for the insane at Water
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

New suits arriving every day at Alb
bolts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
His knowledge Limited.

Bill-Do you know you borrowed 81
from me six months ago?
Gill--Yes, / know that.
'And do you know you have never paid
me?"
'Why, yes, know that"
"Do you know when you are going to
pay me?'
"Well, say, you don't expect me to
know everything, do uy"-9onkers
Statesman.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
Auction Sale
80 HEAD OF
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE
at my stable, 81 Pleasant street,
Ludlow, Vt.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
beginning at 10 o'clock a. m.
Purebreds - 10 Mich Cows
Purebreds - 10 Mich Cows

One 6-year-old Cow just freshened, pro-
ducing 20 lbs. milk and developing into a
2S- fb. COW.
Three-year-old Cow, daughter of above
COW. weighs l.400 lbs; fine show COW;
her milk in season of 1915 averaged to
test 453.
Two very nice 3-year-old Cows, just
freshened. One is q granddaughter of
the King of the Pontiac and Paul Beets
Statesman last year she gave "a TBS.
milk and made 1916 Tbs. butter.
Two Cows to freshen in April and May
Two extra large young Cows to freshen
next fall. One nice young Cow to fresh
en- in August One r7-months-old Heifer
to freshen next fall, as fine one as you
often see. Two very choice young Heif
ers, and IL months old.
Four young Bulls, best of breeding; 3
of them great grandsons of King Fayne
Segis, sire of the worlds record COW, over
so lbs; the other is a grandson of Rag
Apple Korndyke sth
Five first-class Heifer Calves, extra
good individuals, well grown and in nice
condition. Also two or three Bull Calves,
well marked and with best of individual
ity, grsndsons of the King of the Pontiac.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

Burlington License Commissioner Re-
signs
Burlington, March PIE p. Howe,
who was recently appointed as a member
of the board OF license commissioners
has resigned, giving pressure of other
duties as his reason f. w. Elliott has
been named to fill the vacancy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
(FOrt Waync journal Gnzcttcl

The German idea that the man exists solely for tn
state. and the state for man. has never been m re
Hermann TOrges i'm his book The Secondary Marriage
Only Mems Rapid Creation of a New.
and Powerful Army and the Publication Mora Iitv
recently published hv the Oskar Mueller
of disposition in Germany since the war 10 encour-
age propagation through questionable
ncredulity assuming that inius ice being un-
necessarily done the ~0ver~~ent Berlin. The
publication and popularity Of this throws sinister
and siclly light the var-nad fever of the Pots
dam gang. Here have TIL provoeton that even
before the the tendency TO aChelorhood and small
families working an injury "the military SUI
prcmacy OF Germany The proposal Torres is quite
frankly made. He proposes that every women on
reaching certain shall enter into secondary
marriage" with married man. for whom she NAV
have "inclnation" The man however must have
the consent Of his legal VIE The offspring of the
mother and in the event she does prefer TO take
charge. il is 10 he handed over 10 the state These
babies 10 be given social status q par with
those born according 10 convention The mothers are
20 wear "a wedding ring as a sign OF their
patriotism And these secondary marriages" are TO
be discontinued after the object been attaued"
our author boldly meets the moral issue involved
assertion that the conception immortality
relative" Good morals. he tells us "onIv what the
upper classes of society He positive
that Germany can rearrange the code OF morals FOR
the word-and especially for Germany He thinks the
state. the and the clergy" get together
arrange that quite satisfactorily Nothing ne is
sure be immoral than permit condition
TO exist which may inurously affect the German army
OF 90 years hence
The publication of such a hook and its popularity
the assertion that has reached this country
disposition discuss the propriety polygamy
n Germany for state reasons II the human
for the state-whv not2 II morals
can be revised satisfy the whms and momenta r..
advantages OF the Potsdam crowd. why cannot the
isn't IL?
! But has Germany really gone mad7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
BENEFITS OF PUBLIC CONTROL

In Of ali the knocking of government regua
ion that has been going lately may be just as
.Nell TO remember these facts:
During time OF abnormal sugar scarcity when the
aturaI processes of competition speculation and hoard
ng operating usual might carried the price
i II sugar anywhere from % TO so cents pound
here has been actual advance only cent two
over the price last summer when the supply was
plentiful
During time OF abnormal wheat scarcity when the
anne commercial influences II uncontrolled might ha,
ent flour up $50 a barrel, higher wheat. flour
nd bread have been kept down almost the level
average prices prevailing in the war-years
comparative plenty.
During time when coal has been abnormally scarce
wing to the tremendous industrial consumption and
ncapacity OF transportation has been no repet-
the extortonate charges made by dealers during
s ast winters scarcity
The public has been inconvenieuced In many in
tances the supply has been inexcusahIy irregular.
Consumers have been able TO buy only small quantities
time. But they have not been "gouged" for what
hey bought Never history "a similar shortage
Z important commodities been accompanied 10y such
noderate prices.
The administrators handling these matters may de-
erve criticism for working the system more
noothly But the system so far as its main features
concerned. has justified itself Government control
roves TO be genuine protection for the consumer
ithOut being oppressive the producer and dis
ibutor. for the defects of administration. some
Z which are quite apparent they may be trusted ~
emedy themselves. under the spur public criticism
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
"a R<M 1&kQes4 GM1a
DECEMBER %, 1917.
THAT Ten YEAR CONTRACT.

Since much Of anxiety is shown all OF a sudden
with reference garbage disposal contract par
tcuary part close adherents of Mayor Elect
Carson. and attaches OF the republican machine.
we have about made up our mind the wise thing
for The council % do is to go ahead and back
up Of works in it's negotiations. We say this
especially since the opposition it may be more
for purposes of delay than anything else
Pleasant memories OF yeas too with reference
cedent -Four years just before Mayor Keller
tered office, there year lighting contract
before council. and dear, how present hOwlers,
several them, did insist the adrninstra-
finish the job OF course. that be something
beneficial Indiana Michigan Electric Co, and
back on friend is different now. shoe is on
different foot
We favored the investigation Of the contract but
now comes that republican boss, Mr.. Archibald
G. Graham. whining about it. that us
suspicious Our guess is that close the present
is learned fall that by giving away farmers
outside the city they republican
support.
We all know how concerned Mr.. Graham is in the
$ welfare Of the community. outside the maintenance
of his political machine He proved that by his recent
nanpulatons of the judgeship appoint
nent AS parting shot the present council might do
worse than keep the garbage cogs Of the
Carson machine. and the clutches Of Boss Graham
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28

You corr plain n Great d7al be
c. use YOU have not the comforts and
advantages which many other PEG
pie have.
10 Won ever realize how thank
ful you should be for what YOU do
have2
Have YOU ever considered how
many people there are in the world
with much less than YOU have and
who are making as great q struggle
as you 10 gain even what YOU pos
sess?
If they occupied the same position
you do. financially and socially they
would consider il the pinnacle OF
success
Your salary permits YOU 10 live
wei and save a little il you have
the incli0auOn and viii power 10
deny yourself the things which you
do not really require, YOU have a
comfortable home and a family
whieh is comfort and "a JOY 10
YOU
Consider. occasionally. 'he joys
you have and how few. cownara-
lively. Of lfe's sorrows you IN re
been called upon TO endure
Honestly. have you not much 20
be thankful for?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
/ he Terror Of
CE al Depth


-le.e AN scientific eEp.ana-
.r cha. Soma
5-,..,, ,.t,.,
--e ---e- al a co. lera@ie hel III
A...--- al a tEe..er lately seated
IN sac 'front.' Co.,. a. the balcony /
-l. TINS I-.p-.se AL trroush the
.I..r..a.,a- d. D.. Bcooklsu.
B.. is il cry co-uaon psychologist
e.. euO.euon. ana haze I.,le
maj il has been the im.ue-
l.u.e cause of umpire uedItated sui
-D-s is puys.o.o..oal source lies
ea res within tle scope oil the
ease uf son. il is proved oy
ne la,l bar II YOU are led 20 The
,er-e .n pvec.pice with your eyes
closed .ou experience no unusual
sensation
The horror 81 great depth is
sba cd by AN winu.ess ANNA. $. hav-
ins been bred into their constitu-
ton bv he accumulated effect of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28

ownership that has come from railroad and Other
public utility circles. is proving the face Of the
public service that is insisted upon of dire
necessity. has been rure and unaduterated bunk.
Prest Wilson's statement. accompanying his eNecu-
tive order. IS as pain on this point the nose on
ones face be. He goes about IT, not in a spirit
OF criticism, Of necessity, necessity created
by proven admitted inability OF private operation 10
the public demand:
The committee Of railway executives who
have been cooperating with the government
in this all important matter have done the
that possible for them
have done it with patriotic zeal and with
great ability; but there were difficulties that
they could neither escape nor neutralze. Com
piete unity OF administration in the present
ctrcumaances involves at many points
serious dislocation of earnings. and the com
mttee was, Of course without power or
authority to rearrange charges or effect proper
compensations and adjustments Of earnings.
Several roads y hich willingly
admirable public spirit accepting the orders
of the committee have already suffered from
these circumstances and should be requir-
ed suffer further. In fairness TO them
the full authority of the government must be
substituted. The government itself will there
by gain an immense increase of efficiency
in the conduct OF the the innumer-
able activities upon which its successful CON
And there is; practically all that there is to it
The necessity Of dividends and interest on watered
stocks and bonds sufficient to maintain for them
market value, and the improperly of permitting the
pooling of activities earnings, private hands be-
cause Of the abuse that would than lSely
company it, invests private ownership with dis
advantage, always deteriment the public service
This is what the president undertaken to over
come, at least during the war. and if it works well,
it will be for the country say for how much longer
If it is a good thing in emergency why not all
the time-in peace we'll war? OF course, in JUS
tice the roads have compensation for the use
Of their investment, but it will be their actual
investment, and physical valuations, we anticipate
rather than their face capitazaton-of water in
stocks and bonds. Indeed, yes it has been a most
gigantic move and unless the operators perhaps
the combine, meat packers, ETC. to their
sensbilities shortly there may be other ggantc
moves.
Besides it is the answer of the president to those
peanut politicians in congress- who have been in
dulging Investigation of the transportation prob
lem for political pastime; bless them, hope they
will find the information that they have acquired more
less useful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-28
Other Editors Than Ours
RUSSIA TO-DAY.
New York WORLDLY

Russia is today the Judas of the nations No other
government in this not that of Germany, has
touched such depths of moral degradation Russia
has reached under the rule of the BOlsheviki
The armistice with Germany which Lenine and
Trotzky have made in the o Russia is not
merely cowardy desertion of former allies. 1t IS
not merely surrender Prussiamsm. L is a studied
and calculated act of treachery which even
Machayeli would have hesitated, for it involves a
denial of article OF faith and honor which holds
society together.
That the armstce prepared in Berlin is obvious
from the casual reading of the Framed
the purpose of achieving lasting and honorable
peace" il permits the German government with
draw all the troops from the eastern front that il
desires and concentrate them France To make sure
that no question can be raised as to the right of
Germany TO make such transfers the armistice spec
hcay provides that neither side is make operative
transfers of units from the Baltic Black front
until Jan. except those begun before the armstice
was signed" As the agreement held up 20 enable
Germany to begin general Ovement of troops from
the east to the west tha effect of this
release all the effective German forces i'm the east
AGAINST the British French Italian forces
I'm the west MaNimalist -ocalism Russia has thus
made itself the active friend supporter and ally Of
the military autocracy Germany. and evolution
that was once hope of humanity he's been tur0ed
INTO sha~Cless conspiracy against democracy fght-
ing for its life.