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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
THURSDAY

| South Main st. from Spring 50
| city Hall 10 Quar- Valley St
| nv 81. Batchelder St
Glenwood Ave. Ayers St
| Eln,ore St Murray St
Webster Ave. Kirk 81 -.
Mill 81. Hill ST. So, Main 81
| Cherry ct = Washington St
| Orchard ST. Liberty 81.
! Quarry St Orange St
| Hale st West Patterson St
Division st. Trow Ave.
| Holland St Huntington Ave
| Circle st Webster st.
| Nichols St Lords Alley
! Birch ST. Richardson 81
| Green ST. French St.
Boyce st. Perry St
| Lewis St Spaulding St.
FRIDAY
BROOKLYN St Madison Ave
Rranrh St Granite St
Fariview st. Bassett 81
Everett St Foster St
Leonard St River st.
Allen St Center ST
Clark St George St
Kinney st Howard st.
Garfield Ave. Pike St
lincoln st Oswald St
Prospect 81 James St
Cleveland Ave. John St
Grant Ave Thomas 81
SATURDAY
Blackwell St Foss ST.
ComoIli st. Smith St
Belvidere st. Vine St
Humbert ST Scampini Place
High Holborn ST. Wiley 81.
Cambria St. Acton st
Elliston St AUBURN 81
Railroad 81. North Front ST
Berlin St Ladd St
Berlin Place
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

Bancroft Abbott Bailey observed his
Goth birthday anniversary at his home
in South Newbury July 7, with his men
tai faculty well preserved. Mr.. Bailey
was born in Bath, n. H. and at an early
age went to Illinois with his parents
When his wife died in 1881 he came back
east and at the age of 81 years married
Mrs. George N. Abbott of Newbury. He
has been a county Bible agent, has
preached, been contractor and keeps
up with the times. In his correspondence
he uses typewriter. Three of his seven
sons are ministers of the gospel
Mrs. Ethelwine Norris and Miss Mar
garet Squires of West Derby were badly
injured recently while on their way to
their work in Newport, when they
Jumped from an automobile going 20
miles an hour, as they were being taken
on the wrong road. The young women
were walking to their work when an au-
tomobile, alleged to have contained DIR.
Gilfllan of Beebe, P. O., and his chauf-
feur, caught up with them and they
were asked to ride to their destination.
When about to approach Newport, DIR.
Gilfllan is said to have ordered the
chauffeur to take the road to Glen Derby,
instead, which he did at an increased
speed When the women were refused
permission to leave the car, both jumped,
Miss Squires receiving badly wrenched
arm and a severe shaking up, while Mrs.
Norris has a sprained ankle. Both have
been confined to their homes from in
iuries and fright.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

Mrs. Annie Louise David, one of the
three best harpists in the United States,
and who has just signed years con-
tract to tour with Sarah Bernhardt, is
visiting Mrs. Herbert Turrell of Greens
boro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
ABOUT THE STATE
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST FROM
DIFFERENT SECTIONS

The smoking car on a train coming
into Milton few days ago jumped the
track at switch and cut 100 ties in
two before the train was stopped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

LOST-Saturday afternoon. pocketbook con-
tanning money, somewhere between Elm street
and Maple avenue on Summer street or North
Main street; suitable reward leave at this
Office. loSts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

Commencing Monday, the collection ROUTES
for city rubbish will be as follows:
MONDAY
Roth sides of Elm st. Highland Ave.
East St. Extension Maple orove Oh
High 81. Surrier OF
Park St 1rsndvlew ave
Hall st. lamp OF
fremont St Nelson 81
Eastern Ave rattefson ST.
North 81 Hill ST. above Wash
AvsyilI q. ington St
Church 81 Both sides of Wash
JefYenon 81. ington st. to Nell
Academy ST son St
Mount 81. boiser OF
TUESDAY
Main st. from Black Wellington ST.
well st. to City Hall Beacon ST.
Keith Ave. sheridan St
Merchant 81 johnson ST.
Wi 81 Warren St.
SEMINARY St Plain St
Central 81 Midway St
Cottage St Shurehil 81
Short St Long oL
Addison Place. Water ST
Summer st. bahk 81
ErsrLIin 81 Gable ST.
Walnut St brewin OF
WEDNESDAY
Maple Ave. Hamilton ST
For,yth Place Beckley St
Seminary St north Of Perrin st.
Maple Ave. Prospect ST
Laurel ST Hillside Ave
Brook St. rhst ~
Harrington Ave second 81
Reid St Third ST
Farewell ST Fourth St
Elmwood Ave. Ffth 81
Newton St skin 81 -,
pleasant 81 Main St from Sixth
Snrinv ST St 10 Blackwell St
Madison St
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

A sxl3.foot flag raised recently in
front of the Vaughan store in Bridge.
water Corners was made by Candace
Vaughan for her father, Alfred Sargent,
at the time Grover Cleveland was elected
president.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE


FOR SALE-Five acres OF land next TO
good house and lot in Copperfield they are
starting up the old Ely mine a valuable piece
Of land for someone that has time TO look
after it: will sell cheap for cash O. H. smile,
Montpelier, VT iVotiS
FOR sALE-Housr and large lot. 10 West
Patterson street electric lights, gas nice heat
ing plant; fine view. corner lot small pay
ment down and balance In monthly Install
ments box 22s, Montpelier, VT stls
s-----a,.-s------------
FOR SALE OR RENT-Having decided TO
sell or rent my livery stable In East Barre
because Of my health and having all ! can
attend TO besides. have fifteen horses, all
kinds. work harnesses, driving harnesses
aleghs that are going 10 be sold. This stable
OF mine Is in the best location for com
bination stable there is In the state with
plenty Of room for garage In connection !
also have 10000 cedar posts TO sell. ] VIII
deliver them very reasonably as l have
Smith form-a-truck that do the job; you
can have one II you come and see me. II
interested call w. E. Bixby. East Barre, N
Z. Tel. 1i2-W: also Peoples phone. 9etf
FOR SALE-All kinds good farms send for
list N. J. Potwin, South Rcyalton, VT 7stSe'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

Factory output two hundred thousand daily.
Largest selling brand Of loo Cigars in the
world. Factory. Manchester. N. H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

WE CAN CONVINCE YOU
that these are exceptional. Just
look them over; we will gladly
show them any day, and we want
you to see them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
WANTED
LOST AND FOUND

LoST-A small green kid purse containing
rings; finder please leave at The Times Office
and receive a reward. 1924
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

FOUND A good secondhand Chickering
square piano in fine condition pay SIS and It
is yours Bailey's Music Rooms, II Elm street,
Barre, VT l0lte
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
NOTICE
City Rubbish Collected

Commencing Monday, the collection routes
for city rubbish will be as follows
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

FOR SALE--Al kinds good farms send for
list NJ j. Potwin. South Royalton. VT 1885
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16
FOR SALE

GRASS FOR SALE-The grass the New
man Farm In town Of Washington, situated
about miles from Chelsea terms. cash APP
ply to Erwin NJ. Harvey. Montpelier. VI
i0it6s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

FOR sALE-Nine coon hound pups J. r.
Robbins, East Montpelier: tel. 3s2-l3. 99ts
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

FOR SALE-Four-year-old Holstein COW, TO
freshen In about 10 days a good one; apply at
johnson Farm, Lower Websterville. VT 9stss
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-16

RED CEDAR SHINGLES from the West
Coast; two grades; v. Z. Ayers. Barre. VI
sstes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
SAYS HE STOLE $l5n,C0O.

Former Police Chief OF togi:ta, Co.
Icn,bia. Arrested in New York.
New York. Aug. 10.-Manuel Agul-
lar. former chief of police of Bogota,
Colombia. was accused III police court
here Yesterday by Alfredo de Leon,
Colombian consul general, Of harlnr
confessed to robbing tie mails IN
his native country of Sl50,0OO. He
was arraigncd on a charge of trying to
cash $500 draft at the National
City Bank and was held i'll $1,000
bail for The grand jury.
According to the Colombian c"nSGl
"cenral, Aguilar appeared at his CT
fee several weeks ago and asked his
help in cashing several drafts. Dc
! con said he refused. whercuron
Aguiar boosted of having stolen the
$50. 900 and fleeing to this country.
Or. Lean said he warned the National
City Bank to watch for Aguiiar "It
when he appeared there late: to
present draft he was arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
TATr's CONDITION WORSE.
Illness Not Considered Dangerous
But Physician Orders Quiet.

Clay Center. Ky, Aug: 1O.-The
condition last night of former Presi-
dent William Howard Taft, who is i'll
at hotel here, was announced by the
attending physician as mot SO good as
Yesterday" While he did not consider
the illness dangerous, the physician:
thought quietness advisable and f,F-
babe callers.
Because of the unfavorabie t"ln n
Mr. Taft's condition all of the
sncaking engagements until August
10 have been cancelled.
This was the first day since Mr..
Taft was stricken with intestinal in
digestion that the physicians report
had been unfavorable. The cooler at
mosphere, caused by recent rains, was
said TO be very much in favor of TIE
former President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
AUCTION SALE

Pursuant. 20 the terms of 2. deed
of trust given on the seventeenth
day of December, 1913, by William
P. Taylor and wife to the under
signed Trustee, default having been
made in. the payment of the note Sc,
cured thereby, the said trustee Will
offer for sale at public auction IN
front of the Royal Street entrance
to the market building in the city OF
Alexandria, Virginia, at 70 o'c.ocE
a. m, on Saturday the 18th day OF
August, 1917, all that lot of ground
with the buildings and improvements
thereon situated in the city Of Alex
andria, Virginia, bounded and &c
scribed as follows to wit: Beginning
on the south side of King street 81
feet 7 inches from the east line CT
Washington street and running
thence south 100 feet, more or less,
parallel to Washington street; thence
east SO feet, more or less, parallel
10 King street; thence north, 100 feet
more or less to King street, and
thence west along King street 81
feet, more or less, to the beginning
together with all rights and appuF-
tenances to the same belonging o.
in any wise apperta;ning. Subject 20
The lien of 4 deed of trust dated
Decembe- II, 1913, duly recorded
among the land records of the City
Of Alexandria, Virginia, executed by
the said William P. Taylor and wife
to james r. Cation, Trustee, to Sc
cure the payment Of a proaissory
note for $4,000, drawn by the said
William P. ls.;lor and payable to his
own order as in said deed of trust
described.
Terms of sale CASH above re
amount of the first trust, and the as
sumption of the payment of the SAID
first trust 10 be properly secured.
Conveyancing al the cost of the pur-
chaser.
KENNETH w. OGDEN, Trustee.
lS3-td.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAIL WAY SYSTEM

\. B.-Following schedule figures
published only as information. MOI
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alex
andria:
4:27 a. m, Daily-Memphis Spec
ial. Sleeping cars and coaches for
Lynchburg, Roanoke, Knoxville,
Chattanooga. Nashville, Memphis,
Washington sleeping cars open after
1000 p m. Dining car.
1857 a. m, Dai.y-Local to Stras-
burg, connecting daily except Sunday
1T Strasburg with L and 0 train
leaving there LOO p. m. for Harrison
burg. Operates through to Harrison
burg on Sunday. Buffet parlor car.
SIT a. m, DaiIy-Local to sta
tons between Manassas and Char
lottesville and limited beyond to At
lanta. Coaches only.
9:17 a. M, Daily--U. S. fast mail.
.Coaches and sleeping cars to Char
lottc, Atlanta, Birmingham, New
Orleans. Sleeping car Salisbury to
Ashcvillc. Dining car.
2:02 p. ~, Saturday only-Local
to Harrisonburg. Buffet parlor car.
1902 D. M, Daily except Saturday
and Suaday--Local to Harrisonburg.
Buffet parlor car.
l:22 .. M, Daily--Local to Char
!ottesviIic. Parlor car to WarrentAn.
1852 D. m, Daily-Birmingham
Special. Coaches and s,eeping ears
to Atlanta and Birmingham. Dining
car. Daily tourist car to California.
500 p. M. Daily except Sunday
Local for Warrenton.
7:I7 p. M. Daily-Augusta Spec
al. Coaches and sleeping cars to
Charlotte, Columbia, Aiken and Au-
gusta. Sleeping cars to AshevilIe.
Dining car.
1902 y. M, Daily-Washington &
Chattanooga Limited. Via Lynch
i,urr). Coaches and sleeping cars to
Roanoke, Knoxville, Chattanooga,
New Orleans. Dining car.
ll:12 p. M. Daily-New Iorl; &
New Orleans Limited. All Pullman
Grain. Club and Observation cars to
Atlanta and New Orleans. Sleeping
,ar to Macon. Dining car.
s. D. SHELTON;
Union Ticket Agent. Alexandria, Va.
R. H. DcBUTTS.
Division Passenger Agent, Washing
ton, D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
MICEAELIs OPTIMISTIC
will Guarantee Empire "On C0n:i'
nent and Overseas"

will Guarantee Empire "On Cori.i-
nent and Overseas.
Copenhagen, Aug. l0.-Dr. Mich"
aelis, the German imperial chancel-
Tor, like Field Marshal Won linden
burg, has taken to answering mes
sages from the Pan-German League,
which is conducting mass meeting
and telegram campaign to crystalline
sentiment in favor of demanding an
nexations and indemnities in the peace
conditions. Replying TO the latest pro-
nouncement from a pan-German mass
meeting in Hesse, DR.. Michaelis teie-
graphed.:
81 am firmly confident that the
splendid military situation Will he'r
US to a peace which will guarantee
permanently the German empire
condition OF existence on the CONT
nent and overseas"
The message for which the chan
cellor thanked the senGers Lad eN-
pressed assurance that after the re-
cent great successes of the German
armies and the answers OF entente
statesmen there would be a peace on
q sound basis, and. that the ErZber-
ger resolution fer peace without nee
essary extensions of territories ana
was impossible. tonil-
dence that the new chancellor would
bring about a victorious peace ana
not one of remuneration was asserted.
The Prussian franchise reform bill
is TO be introduced in the diet in the
immediate future, Chancellor Mich
ellis informed Herr Hirsch, one OF the
handful of socialists in the diet when
the member was received recently by
the new head Of the government, ac-
cording to Berlin adviccs today.
Dr.. AIichaels has been promoted
from captain to leutenant-colonei.
DR.. Won Bethmamn Holwegg, DR..
Michaelis' predecessor, bore the tue
Of major general.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
IPRO.tR GREETS SOCIALIST
ScEeidemann Threatens to Have in
6enenGcnts Thrown Out.

Amsterdam. Aug. l0-The indie
pendents at the socialist meeting
held at Mannheim. Baden, Tuesday
which was addressed by Philip
scheidemann, leader of the majority
socialists, created disorder.
They demanded the right to be
heard and sang "the workman's Mar
seillaise." The din became SO deafen-
ing that Herr Schei6emann demanded
the election of the Independents and
the chairman of the meeting threat
ened ITO call the police if they con-
tinued >,tteir demonstra ton.
After this calm prevailed for q
while end Herr scheidemann deliver
ed his speech. But tuasult broke 'u'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
SW an BROS.
King and Pitt Streets alexandria, virginia
Clearance Sale Of Mems and Boys Furnish
ines at Greatly Reduced Prices.

Mems S15O Manhattan Union Suits, '''
,ro.- 60 m oJ.nb.++., I,o, c,;;s nov, S1.25
Mems One Button Union Suits, t'e
Mems $15O One Union Suits, 9oc
Mems s25 White Fancy Sport Shirts 75c
Mems soc Knit Drawer pair aoc
Ten Dozen $l.25 Fancy Shirts, each '9c
Mems Drawers, pair l9c
Mems SIZE and s39 Khaki Pants, pair 9Sc
Mems with strings 49, 81 and 49, pair SIC
Six Dozen regular Fancy Shirts each NC
Mems s. 9S Silk Finish Shirts each Sl49
$3.50 Silk and Linen Shi IT'S, each sLo
Silk Linen Shirts, each si9o
Boys 35c Blue Overals, pair l3c
Three Dozen Boys 35c Fancy Shirts. each Z'c
rhrao dozen Rovs Rlouses soiled . 1ec
Rows, 2oc Srrnr,ar Underwear each 2c
Boys SOC B. V. D. Shirts and Drawers, each DOC
Boys 500 B. V D. Union Suits each Toe
Rovs Snor+ R1ousee
Boys $25 Long Khaki Pants, pair = eye
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
MINERS DEMAND PEACE
Ger,dau Industrial Trades Unions
Men. However. Oppose ReIcnstag
Resolution.


A;ast.r,a:n, Aug. lG.-Eight thou
sand miners attended Il recent mass
meeting ,. Essen. Germany, for the
discussion O. coal production, 1904
and WAGES. I'll. meeting developed IN
to an impressive demonstration IN
favor Of peace by agreement ana
democratic reforms. The miners de-
clared in favor of the reichstag me-
ioritv peace resolution and demaaded
that the reichstag push their decision
in the interests Of humanity. The 50
cia,ist organ Vorwaerts says III"
fact that the demonstration occulTed
in Essen, the center of pan-German
propaganda. increases its Importance
Two hundred delegates from the
Rhenish Westphalian Industrial trades
unions assembled in congress at BORT
mund, Germany, adopted resoiu-
zion against the peace declarations %
the reichstag majority and recorded
their condemnation Of ANY partlclPa-
tion of the international social dcn12-
CRATIC movement fostcred by enemies
IN SOW dissension in the ranks OF me
German workers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
NEW GERMAN POISON.
,rmor,;ercs Devastated by Deadly
Eu;,e.; from New Shells.

Armcn,ieIes Devastated by Deadly
Fuases from New Shells.
Paris. Aug. i0.--Thc city Of Ar
in Northern France, has
been cleared of civilians owing TO tie
disastrous effect Of Il new kind o!
German poison shells.
Tn. city was Delayed by the Ger
mans with very small project''es
which spyinkled the streets and roofs
with Il colorless liquid. Two hours
later the liquid evaporated III dense
fumes which penetrated every corner
of the city. striking down men, women
and children.
The deadly effect Of the poison
upon the people developed six hours
later. Their bronchial tubes we're
swollen. their eyes bulged, and their
mucous membrane scared. Il was
necessary 10 rush the whole popu!"-
ton TO the hospitals where many
died.
4 number of others are IL q dan
gsrous condition, suffering from de-
lirium and Authorizations.
Able Camelct. the sole remaining
priest IN the city. died trying . sue
cor the victims. The British are try
inc 10 discover the components Of tn.
poison.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
Statement Concerning Red Cross

Washington, aug. i0.-Questions
have arisen as to the attitude OF the
american Red Cross Towards Ger
mans wounded on the battlefield. To
make clear the attitude Of the Red
Gross. Henry p. Davidson, chairman
Of tie Var Council, authorizes the
following statement:
When war was declared between
The United States and Germany, the
neutrality Of the American Red
Cross of course ended automatically
The American Red Cross can CO.
operate only behind the lines of the
armies Of The United States and It's
allies. R'it the Red Cross knows no
such thing a. the nationality OF a
wounded man. Any wounded enemy
turned over to the care " the Amer
Jean Re- Gross will receive az kind
trea.n.en. a. an; friend The
Red Cr2ss viii ret only extend every
aid and comfort 70 the armies OF
America and its allies, but it viii as
sist in ever possible way the sick
wounded and afflicted among the
civilian populations among our allied
countries. This IS in conformity with
the practice &c the Red Cross So
ciety in every country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
DRAFTED MAN TAKES POISON
Recently Married Il Widow With
Three Children.

Bridgeport. CT. Aug l0--Walt@S
J. Wagner. - years old, a drag
clerk, is ii critical condition at a
IL, u hospital IS rosulc of poison
admittedly self-administcr"d. He
passed the examination for the Ncw
national army. Recently he married
i widow with es,rao .:hiIh'"n. hnt as
his wife is employed il a Local fac'oly
the board declined to consider his mar
rage causn for exemption. lis en-
ploycys also declined his request to
file an exemption claim for him.
Wagncr served five ya"rs IN :fr
navy and was given an honorable dis
charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
: r. N, Of the proceedings.

1t tre e2t Of the proceedicSs.
Washington, Aug. 1c.-A dispatch
from Amsterdam Wednesday said
that Herr Scheidemann in his speech
before 5000 persons at Mannheim de-
manded, in the interest of peace, the
speedy substitution Of the present
government of Imperial Chancellor
Michaelis, government really rep
resenting the will of the German peo-
nile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10

The horne Of Lord Athelstan, pub
isher Of the Montreal Star, was dy-
namited Wednesday night. Lord
Athelstan was not injured. The house
was badly dana ged. The Montreal
Star has been warm advocate OF
CONSUMPTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10

ton, D. C..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-08-10
~ ashingt0n Seuthern ~
Schedule iii effect July 2, 1917.
For Washington and pointa mort
In effect June Fl. 1915.

Schedule iii effect July 2, 1917.
For Washington and pointa norts
daily 8:O6, s:23, S:33. 1898, 1o:45 a
m. 1901, 1923, 2:30, Through train
for New York, via ?. R. R. 5:l4,
5.o3, 1928, 1888 p. m.
Saturdays only, 4:l5 ?. m, and
Sundays only sos p. n.
For Fredericksburg. Richmond snc
points south at 4:37, 7:52 (lccalj ami
e:47. a. m. 1916, 1922, 1892. 5:l7
1ocall 1902, 9:41 p. m. daily.
Accommodation for Quantico at
Ills a. m. daily and o.!5 p. m. Sat
urdays.. Night train leaves 1870 p,
m. daily for! stations. Lorton to Fred.
ericksburg inclusive. 49,:
NOTE-Times Of arrival AMI ne.
oarture End connections net suz.>c-l.
ts--.
The Washington times., 1917-12-01
FOOD SUBSTITUTES
SHOW 3OPER CENT
ADVANCE INPR|CE

How food substitutes have advanced
in price concurrently with the cam
paign to increase their use was shown
in official Labor Department statis-
tics today on the cost OF living. The
report covers the month of October,
which showed an average jump Of 30
per cent over the previous year.
CornmeaI Abreast Wheat.
Cornmeal, urged as a substitute for
wheat, more than doubled its price of
a year ago. despite the greatest corn
crop in the country's history. In
1916 cornmeal was worth about half
as much as white wheat flour. It has
since come abreast of flour.
Potatoes. another substitute. were
Is per cent higher this October than
the previous October. notwithstand-
ing this years record spuds crop.
Wholesalers Jump Prices.
Cries against the retailer were dis
counted by the departments finding
that practically all wholesale prices
have increased more than retail"
This is particularly true. says the re-
port, in milk. meal. lard. potatoes,
and flour Only sugar shows retail
ers boosting prices faster than whole
salers.
Eight staple articles of dry goods
also show marked increases in retail
prices.
The Washington times., 1917-12-01
COURT WILL RULE NEXT
WEEK ON BERGER'S CASE

The question as to whether Postmas-
ter General Burleson acted within his
authority and constitutional rights and
In the spirit Of the espionage law in
revoking the second class mail privilege
from the Milwaukee Leader. owned by
Victor Berger. today was taken under
ady1sement by Justice Hitz. and his
opinion will be announced on Monday or
Tuesday Of next week.
The contention OF the Government was
that the Postmaster General Cancelled
the Milwaukee papers mailing privilege
on the ground that it published news
tending to jeopardize the Governments
war preparations, and that no court OF
law can influence or reverse his action
In the matter.
Counsel for the Milwaukee Leader
argued that they never published any
reports willfully interfering with the
success Of the military and naval forces
Of the United States in the present war.
and that the Postmaster General has no
authority vested in him TO determine
whether any citizen has been guilty OF
violation Of the espionage law.