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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
Leather Goods

Cigar and Cigarette Gases
SOC to $3.50.
Card Cases Soc TO 81. 25.
Bill Folds 75c to $3.50.
Folding NJ anicure
Roles, Ladies Hand Bags.
Vanity Purses. Collar
Bags. Tie Cases, Handker-
chief Cases.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
The Aud Scotch Wife.

They say I'm kinda crazy
Sin they sent me the news about him
But there's no an hoor o the day
That I'm not hearin' Jim;
When Pm darnin' their socks
| hear him singin' tao me.
When Jimmie was bairnie
He was the brawest singer
| Y ever heard. His wee room voice
In ony HART wad linger:
And so I'm thinkin' that's the way
I'm aye hesrin' him singin' tae me
They said it was at ArTas.
But it's TO sac muckle odds
As lang's he gane-hes game,
Lying some place under sods;
But when I'm washin' the dishes
hear him singin' tae me
He was bonny laddie.
Aud ! thocht that his ried held
Was a CLINT o Gods gold glory
When ] was smilin and sayin' God
speed
Moo even when I'm greetin ABBOTT him
can hear him singin' tse me.
! suppose its the best aye happens,
And III no start findin fault
WI the mercy that's been good 10 me
Or tho bullet THAT said to him Haiti
For when were siugim IN the kirk
! can hear him sinCin' vi me.
And whether it, the kirk times
Or some o. Robbie Burns,
Aud Hmdred" Or Sweet Alton.
Ma hair; inside a. me burns.
For tho J never see him
I can hear him singin ise me.
And II hes near me All the days
should h. glad were no apart.
And I'm thinkin' it1l no - lang
The doctor ssys that it's ma haiTt
And maybe afore " ken
Wei hath h. singin' thegither again.
John : Barnett in NeN York sun
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
ZENAS CRANE DEAD.
anthropist Was Hah-Brother of
Ex-senator Crane.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Dec. ls.-Zenas Crane
millionaire paper manufacturer, half
brother of ex-senator Winthrop Murray
Crane, died here yesterday, aged H.
The deceased, one of the states most
prominent self-made men, was born in
Dalton, where the Crane paper mills still
flourish. His life story reads like fiction.
In 1856 he leased the Bay State mill.
He bought it six years after Five years
later he purchased the plant of the 4.
and W. Crane company and shortly after
formed the concern of Crane & company.
The two mills of that concern took over
the government contract for banknote
paper and it is still manufactured there
Ienas Crane was a member of the
state legislature in the early SOS, and in
1885 was on Governor Robinson's coun-
ell.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
WAITSFIELD

Christmas service next Sunday at Con.
gregational church at II a. m, entitled
Christ, the Hope of the World" Re,
hearsal Saturday at 2 p. m. Christmas
offering for the American board and
woman's board
Sunday evening. union service at NJ. Z.
church. Stereopticon service, "Jerusa-
lem"
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Newcomb have re-
moved to Hopedale, Mass, where Mr..
Newcomb has employment in store.
Percy Airing has gone to West Boyl-
ston, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
MIDDLESEX

On account of the severe weather hri-
day the teachers meeting was postponed
until future date.
Miss Bessie Stockwell of Norwich
came Saturday for three weeks vaca-
ton.
Mrs. n. Stockwell went Tuesday to
Burlington to visit her sister, who is in
very poor health.
Edwin Dana returned Sunday from a
visit TO relatives in Massachusetts
Don't forget to attend the agricultur,
al school at the NJ +. church this week
A fine and helpful program has been
prepared,
Miss Ethel Wiley Of Montpelier was
a guest at A. 0. Bailey's Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
The Ever Present Knitters.

| 1t is pretty and interesting sigh,
when the women of White River June
ton meet in social way to note how
many of them are knitting for the sol
diers. The knitting proceeds at public
entertainments, on railroad trains, and
sometimes an ardent girl is seen at it on
the street.
Some wise people claim it is not eco
nomical, as machines can do this work
now at such small cost. Yet our ma
chinery is all busy with other forms of
war work, and what the women don't do
i'll eslis way may not get done.
A good deal of fun has been made of
the work of the less experienced knitters.
No doubt there are wristers that stretch
out enough to go around mans leg,
ard possibly would 90 for abdominal
bands But the kntters gain skill every
day. 1t will not be long before an enor-
nous amount of very useful material
will be produced, for which the soldiers
will be truly grateful. River
Junction Landmark
One Days War Menu, Recommended By
U. S. Food Administration.
Breakfast Stewed prunes, cornmeal
griddle cakes, corn syrup, poached eggs,
coffee
Lunclt-Cream pea soup, oatmeal muf
fms, butter, baked apple, tea.
Dinner-Nut and cheese roast, with
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
EAST MONTPELIER.

A Correction: After the East Mont
peIier items had been printed on an
other page of The Times, this change
in date was received at the office. The
masquerade ball, announced for Friday
Dec. oS, will be held, instead on Mon.
dav evening, Dec. 81, circumstances hav.
ing made the change necessary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

| kerosene oil may be used to thin paint
if a little is left in the bottom of the can
and no turpentinc is handy.
A Kansas newspaper remarks; 1T is
peculiar that a man who owns bunch
of cattle viii 60 out to look at them
every few days, but not once during the
whole year will you catch him at the
schoolhouse where his children are get
ting their education"
Attention to Shoes.
The prevailing prices OF shoes having
about reached the limit of woman's
purse, it behooves everyone TO take the
best possible care of their footwear. This
is one item of dress that too often Is
neglected. when with a little attention
shoes could be made to give service many
months longer. There are several ways
to preserve your shoes.
Shoe trees will help keep them in
shape. Frequent cleaning and shining
will help keep the new finish. New laces
every now and then or fresh buttons
will help to keep the nice new look.
Don't sit ON your feet, and don't scrape
your toes. Have the heels changed when
they get run down.
Never dry shoes in an oven or on The
radiator. This makes them stiff and
unshapely and uncomfortable, and you
run the risk of burning the leather
Irish World.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-18
Food for the Swiss.

Berne. Switzerland, Dec ls.-The
Swiss government has ratified an agree
ment with the United States by which
the American government viii furnish
Switzerland $4,000 cars of wheat and
10000 cars of other cereals, corn and
sugar.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
FRENCH ADMIRAL SAYS U. 5, NAVY
 TO DECIDE WAR

WASHINGTON. May 2-vice- Ad- miral Chochprat Rigg, ministry oI Marine in France, on mission here, issued q statement today which in part follows The United States is in possession of the most powerful fleet in the world next to Great Britain, and this is bound to weigh heavily in hastening the day when the final victory will be wrung from the foes
 You must not expect me to dis cuss in detail our general war plans, especially as regards our campaign against the enemy submarines. need only to say that it is a ques- tion of claiming priority above all others.
 You will understand that I have fully and frankly explained these problems to your high naval offic- ials''
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
BIC ARTILLERY BATTLE RACES
 IN CHAMP ACNE
France Is Today Fighting Her Greatest Battle of the Present
 Conflict.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN CHAMPAGNE, May 2.-France is to- day waging her greatest artillery battle of the present war. She is trying to blast loose the German hold on the crest of Moronvilliers, the Gibraltar of the Champagne Plains.
 And within hearing of the contn- ous thunder. almost in sight of the struggle, French soldiers are work ing alongside peasant women, girls and little children in blowing, SOW. ing and narrowing the ground. fight ing the economic battles as their brothers in thetrenches are fighting ahead in military combat.
 This is the greatest battle of guns since the war began. 1t started last Sunday and extends over battle front of eight miles. There Is nc cessation day or night and both sides are fighting ferociously.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
STEAMER MOVEMENTS and Mail information
NOM BOUND NoR1n

 Spokane sailed north yester- day morning and will be due to arrive here late Friday night or early Saturday morn ing. Has three days mail. Dolphin sailed north at g q. m. Will be due Sunday. Has days mail.
 SCHEDULED SAIIiNGs Northwestern is scheduled to sail from Seattle on Friday. Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Sophia Is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Satur. day.
 Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 SouTheouNo SAiIlNcS Jefferson is scheduled to sail southbound tonight. Takes mail.
 Admiral Evans Is scheduled to sail southbound tomorrow af- ternoon at 1 o'clock. Aiaska is expected southbound next Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
APPROPRIATION FOR 2 BILLION
 PASSES HOUSE
Greatest Army and Navy Appropriation in the History of World
 Goes Through.

WASHINGTON, May 2. The greatest army and navy approprla- tion ever passed in the history Of the world was passed by the House of the United States Congress this afternoon. The appropriation was for $2,S27, ,003.653 and the vote was 362 to 1, Meyer London, the Social ist member of Congress from New York, voting against it.
 WASHINGTON, May 2-Presi- dent Wilson, over-ruling the opinion of the General Staff, decided today that small military force to send to France the moment the AL lies deem it wise to divert ships now carrying food, for the transpor- tation of the soldiers from the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Secretary Lane Lays Bare Facts Regarding the German Submarine
 Warfare.
MUST AROUSE PEOPLE
Cabinet Officer Warns the Governors of States To Wake People Up.
 to Conditions.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Secre- tary of the Interior Lane told the Governors of the various states meeting here today with the Coun- cil of Nation Defense regarding the part the various states will take with the government in the war, that the Federal government has heard that 100000 tons of shipping had been sunk last week in the German submarine warfare destruc- ton.
 Secretary Lane said that this submarine warfare was threatening the existence of England and France and was alarming the United States. He said that it was imper- ative that every man do his duty and help America to win the pres. ent war.
 Secretary Lane said the study of inventions to combat the submarine warfare was being diligently pur- sued by the Interior Department. The United States must build ships as rapidly as possible.
 If we don't fight the war on the other side" he said, i've shall have to fight it on this side of the At lantic."
 He declared he believed the war would last several years and every resource of the country must be brought into place to bring it to a successful conclusion. Asserting that no one could tell when the war would end, that, however rap- years, and he declared: Germany has put up the greatest fight of his tory and has the advantage now of fighting a defensive war
 Senator Lane urged the Cover n0rs to arouse the people.
 Secretary Lane concluded his re- marks by saying: We are 5000 miles from the fighting line and we must get there somehow. The shipyards of this nation surely can speed up construction of ships to meet this emergency. And I am sure that the inventive genius of this nation will yet find means of successfully combating the sub- marine menace. The hope of the French is that the morale of the German army will continue to break, but the hope of this nation is that the morale of the American people will continue to rise"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
ALASKA RECRUITS TO BE SOUGHT
 IN TERRITORY
Naval Vessel Coming to Alaska To Receive Those Who Want
 To Fight.

WASHINGTON, May 9. - It was announced at the War Department this afternoon that the naval ves- sel Saturn will proceed from Puget Sound to Cordova on May 10th and remain there five days to receive recruits both for the army and navy from Alaska.
 The above dispatch was the only information on the subject received by The Empire, but it is presumed that the Saturn will go as far west as Seward and then return to Ju- neau, touching also at Ketchikan southbound.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
PROPOSAL FOR PEACE IS SAID
 TO BE COMING
German Chancellor l. Reported To Make Known Proposals
 Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, May 2 Much speculation is being made here today regarding the proposed peace over lures German Imperial Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg is reported going to make before the meeting of the Rcichstag tomorrow. No official ad- vices have been received here ex- cept that through the Swiss Minister yesterday who stated that peace was to be proposed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
WAR TALK ENDS IN
 FREE-FOR-ALL ON
 FLOOR OF CONGRESS

BUENOS AIRES. May 2 = The question of Argentina's attitude in the war was debated today at a gress of Socialists. During the de- bate there were several knockdowns and dragouts on the floor.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
GERMANS HATE U. S.
 MORE THAN ENGLAND

HALIFAX. May 2. The Ger. mans hate the Americans worse atm they do the British. declared Dr. Orville McKinn. a veterinary surgeon of New York. who ar rived here yesterday from . Ger man internment camp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
PErAIn IS DRIVING ON

PARIS, May 2. Commander-in- Chief Petain of the French armies is directing the continuance of the drive along the Arras, Aisne and the Champagne regions.
 Today the British and French fore es are attacking in concert the Ger man line extending from Lens to the Argonne Forests.
 MUSH EVACUATED
 coNSTANTiNoPLE, May 2.-The Turkish War office announces that the Russian forces have evacuated Mush, which they have been holding for the past two months. No exp,a- nation is given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
DOLPHIN BOUND NORTH.

SEATTLE, May 2,-Steamcr Dol phin sailed for Alaska this fore noon at 9 o'clock. The following passengers are for Juneau: c. II. Julian. William Smith and A. Abbey.
 For Douglas-Miss G. Lundin, Miss E. Engelkerts, Julius Van Ourtrybe, J. w. Etwaith and k. Light.
 The Dolphin has cannery men for Hunters Point, Taku, Ketchikan and Excursion Inlet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
CHILE AND GERMANY
 MADE SECRET PACT
 IS REVELATION NOW

BUENOS AIRES, May 2-Ger- many and Chile negotiated secret treaty guaranteeing Germany foot hold in South America in 1913 when Prince Henry of Prussia visited Chile This is according to an arti cle published in the Revierta by Jose Molins, one of the foremost authorities on South American rela tions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
BALFOUR CAN DECIDE IRISH
 DIFFICULTIES
Lord NorthcIiffe Claims Home Rule for Ireland Is in Hands of the
 Foreign Minister.

LONDON. May ?. - Lord North cliffe issued a statement today re- specting the Irish situation, which includes the following phrase:
 The happiness of Ireland is en- tirely in the hands of Balfour and the British mission in the United States. Differences between the two parties here has been so slight, that Balfour's influence can settle the diff ficulty."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
German Crisis

AMSTERDAM May ?. The Wes fer Zeitung, of Bremen, says a report from Berlin indicates a crisis in the government quarters that demands a strong man to be placed immediate ly at the head of the German gov ernment.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
CENSORSHIP NOW
 ON--GOVERNMENT
 TAKES OVER SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON, May ?. Actual censorship went into effect today, the War Depart ment taking control of the telephone and telegraph lines, and the navy cables.
 Only messages which have actually passed the censor will be transmitted. 4 .:. 4 2. .s. < <. z. !. :. <. .. <.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
NAVAL MEN LOST.
TRANSPORT SINKS.

London, May 2.-The Admiralty announced today that the British transport Balarat, bringing troops from Australia to England. sank recently at sea but all aboard were saved. The Admiralty makes no fur ther reference to the disaster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
THOUSAND MINERS LAID
 OFF BY SHAFT FIRE

BUTTE, Mont, May 2 One thousand miners are temporarily laid of through fire discovered
 in the MOdoc shaft at the 12O0- foot level.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Urging Prohibition.

WASHINGTON, May 2.-Repre- sentatives of various state councils of the National Defense Council are meeting here today and dis cussing the question of nationwide prohibition during the war. Di- ficulty in securing propef revenue is one of the main issres against the proposition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Terms To Be Strong

AMSTERDAM, May According to advices received here the Gen eral Anzeiger, of Duesselforf. Ger many. quoting a recent dispatch from Berlin, says that the world will be surprised and astonished at the pro posed moderation of German peace terms which will be made by Beth mannH Hollweg.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Vive IAmerique.

WASHINGTON May 2. Late yesterday afternoon upon the visit of General Joffre to the United States Senate, he received a tre- mendous ovation and was asked to make a speech. His speech, while short, aroused great cheers. Gen. Joffre said:
 "I do not speak much English vive rAmerique.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

During temporary fall in the barometc light rain considerable wind during the night under the influence local increase Lower reached districts show that they diminishing
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

THE EMPIRE-An the News All the Time. When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Thirteen Members 0 f the Crew Are Missing from the Boat; Survivors
 Are Picked Up. U. s. LIEUTENANT DEAD Four American Gunners on Steamer Vacuum.
 Are Given Up
 as Lost.

LONDON, May 2. = American steamer Rockingham was torpedoed late yesterday and sunk by a Ger man submarine. Thirteen members of the crew are missing. A British patrol vessel arrived here this af- ternoon bringing in 33 survivors of the Rockingham and the news of the tragedy.
 The Rockingham was formerly the steamer Nebraska and left Bal timore April 18th. She was sunk in the Irish Sea late yesterday. The Rockingham carried a crew of AS including naval lieutenant and twelve Ameriean< ggnAezs. The cargo of tho vessel was valued at $750,00o.
 Although a diligent search was kept for submarines the g,mners claim seeing nothing and the first knowledge that submarine was in the vicinity was when the huge steamer was struck by torpedo.
 NAVAL MEN LOST.
 London, May 2.-lt was dcf-iite- ly announced today that Naval Lieutenant Thomas and Commander of the American steamer Vacuum besides four American gunners were lost when that steamer was torpe- doed by a u-boat.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

THE EMPIRES classIaeds pay.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
BRITISH WITHDRAW
 BLACKLIST ON U. S.

LONDON, May g. - The British blacklist of shipping has been withdrawn, so far as it concerns the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

All the Nsws Ap the Tins."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

Today's News Today-,n Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02

"All the News All the Time. 9
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-02
Weather Conditions as Rec orded by the U. s. Weathe
 Bureau.
LOCAL DATA
YESTERDAY
TODAY

PORTS FOR 24 HOURS ENDING AT 8:oo A. M TODAY
 YESTERDAY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
CLARK MUST ANSWER
CHARGE OF FORGERY

Frank LindbIoous alias Ed Clark,
who was arrested Monday in Moline
On complaint Of Mrs. Peter Bruyuttes.
who charged MIN with larceny by
baiIee. was bound over to the grand
jury yesterday afternoon on q charge
Of forgery Bail was fixed at 81 500
L3udbIoom was unable 70 obtain bonds
and he Is now IN the county jail
Ldndbloom. or Clark, admitted hav-
ing forged Mrs Bruynties' name 10 a
check He bLames drink He says he
has signed the pledge and IS anxious
10 begin his sentence at once
When got the check from the
foreman Of the Heman Construction
company I intended to take it to Mrs
Bruvn-5es," said Lindbloom. When
stood with my feet On the railing Of q
bar in a border saloon and my hands
on q glass Of liquor. a thought sudden
lv came to me that 7 ought to write
Mrs. Eruvnt5es' name on the check and
cash Err. don't know how I happened
so think Of it, I guess have q weak
will
Il didn't mean 70 keep the money.
I just thought / would cash the check
And then I had a few drinks And
then L went down town. And then I
met z woman. And theu-weII. then
it was all over"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
LABOR MEN TO NAME
EXEMPTION OFFICER

7 vas rumored today that the TTi-
City Federation Of Labor had received
permission from washington to rec
oumend q third member Of the Mo
line exemption board One OF the off
GERS Of the federation, IL is said
called on several Moline business
men this morning and asked them to
serve. but whether or not he foun
anyone to accept the responsibility is
Dr.. {. c. Sloan. chairman Of the
board. has submitted TO the author
tiles at Washington names OF six Mo
line physicians three of whom viii
assist him IN the initial examination
and three who viii look after the re-
examination The government may
designate any one Of the last mon
toned three 10 conduct the second
examinations. Those who Dr. sloan
viii have TO assist him. subject 70
approval by the war department. are
Drs. Don6anville. Hauberg and Ben
nett For the accumulation he has
recommended Drs. Gardner. Otis and
Beam.
Or. Sloan hasn't any idea how many
viii be selected I'm this district He
declares that he can examine 50 men
in 8 day unassisted. But in event
there are several hundred to be ex-
amin6d IN q limited time he VIII have
to have help
Word from Springfield relative to
the appointment of a successor 10 H
a. Jansen. resigned member Of the Mo-
line exemption board. is awaited by DIR.
c. c. Sloan. chairman. Both DR. sloan
and John Coburn, the two remaining
members of the board, are hoping that
the governor will name a third mem
Der. as the task of looking after all de-
tails in connection with the draft pro
cess will he almost impossible for two
men to handle eZpediti0usiy.
DR.. SIoau's suite in the Sehrbeck
building. Fifth avenue and Sixteenth
street. Moline, affords excellent faciIf-
ties fro conducting the physical eEanl-
nations, as it win be possible for three
examiners to work at the same time.
DR.. Sloan has received 1000 bulletins.
giving instructions on registration,
which may be had by applying at his
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-18
LABOR SUPPORTS
ARMY He ATHEISTS
John H. Walker, State Federation
Head, Urges Union Uen to Enlist
Iu Service for Country.

Chicago. July Organized labor
is not opposed 10 its membership join
Ing home defense militia. according to
John Il. Walker. president of the Hi
n0is State Federation oG Labor. who
last night issued a statement eZhort-
ing all union men In the state to offer
their services to the country mr.
walkers statement was brought forth
by a telegram from II. Z. Zetterholm.
city attorney Of GaIesburE. which said
a number of union men would join
proposed company for the new militia
regiment. il organized labor policy is
not opposed, and asking for advice.
Mr. Walker replied. Organized
labor IS not opposed 10 its membership
joining home defense militia. We be-
Iieve aIl members whose circumstances
permit should join. SO that their inhu-
auce inside may be used honestly to
protect our country from enemies With
in. as well as without"
This means" mr.. Walker explain
ed. that labor has given its uuqgau-
fed Endorsement TO the safeguarding
Of American rights at home and
abroad