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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22

Washington's birthday was coming
and / concluded to do some reading OF
the historical events with which he
was identified in the flesh. There were
several events in which took greater
interest than others. That which espe.
cially arrested my attention was the
treason of Benedict Arnold. When the
Revolutionary war opened Arnold was
an apothecary in New Haven.
On the night before the 22d of Feb
ruary l read about Washington, Ar.
mold, Andre and others till late. 1t was
nearly midnight when | laid my book
ON table beside me and, leaning back
in my chair, fell to musing about the
events In which these three were con-
cerned.
Whether / fell asleep, whether / had
sort of nightmare or whether i
dreamed / cannot say. At any rate;
] had a singular experience. The door
opened, and | looked into what seemed
to me smaH Office At a desk sat
man in Continental uniform. He was
an elderly man and Of large frame.
Then / saw a young man In uniform
he wore red coat-enter this office
and approach the man at the desk.
The latter turned his face, and rec
ognized General Washington. The 9th
err was very pale.
II come to make an appeal for my life
You have approved the sentence of
the court martial, and am to be hang
ed tomorrow. / ask that you will hear
the reasons why l should not be exc
cuted"
Proceed with them"
THE principal in the matter for
which am to suffer has escaped. You
cannot punish him. l did not agree
to surrender West Point. l did not
possess West Point; therefore | could
not surrender 1t. | merely transmit
ted his agreement. Would you hang
a post official who carried letter hear
ing reasonable agreement and let
the traitor go free? True, you have
not permitted the traitor to go free.
but lie, having escaped you
At this juncture man whom l had
not seen before-he had been hidden
In dark corner-stepped forward and
said to the general:
major Andre is right, general.
am alone responsible for this deed that
has been called treachery. 1t was my
privilege at the beginning of this strug-
gle to choose the side l would take.
unwisely chose the rebel cause. Later
saw my error and tried to do some
thing to atone for it. My loyalty to the |
king came late, but it came In time to |
save me from the faint of treason to !
my lawful sovereign. trust that since !
you cannot punish me for what you |
esteem my treason you will not vent |
your Ire on this young man, who was
messenger"
Then Washington spoke, deliberate
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
BOSTON, TOO.
A Food Crisis Very Near in New England
METROPOLIS

Boston, Feb. 22,-Three women claim
ing to represent 500 residents of the
West End district, and delegation from
the Housewives league made an unsue-
cessful attempt yesterday to see Gov
ernor Mccall to request him to take some
action towards reducing the present high
prices of food.
The West End women said their fam
lilies were facing starvation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
STRICKEN IN THE
Street
Completely Restored To Health
By "Fruit-a-tiVeS"
RSo ST.. WALLER ST., Mo,

OOl Dis hhirh Dis, AuoNlhEhbs
'In 1912, was taken suddenly i'll
with Acute Stomach Trouble ald
dropped in the street. / was treated
by several physicians for nearly two
years, and my weight dropped from 225
pounds to 160 pounds. Then several
of my friends advised me to try "Fruit-
a.tives". I began to improoe almost
yith Tie first dose, and by using them,
1 recovered from the distressing
Stomach Trouble - and all pain and
Constipation we're cured. Now / weigh
ooS pounds. / cannot praise ''Fruit-
a-tives" enough. II. WHITMAN.
SOC. box, for $3.50, trial size, 25c.
Atall dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit.
a-tiyes Limited. ogdenshurg, Ny.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
INSISTED IN DYING.
Dove from Bridge to the Ice and Then
Crawled 400 Feet to Open Water

Boston, Feb. 2l.-A young man leaped
from the West Boston bridge last night,
struck on the ice of the Charles river
basin So feet below and, bleeding from
injuries. crawled 400 feet to the open wa
ter of Broad canal, where he jumped in
and was drowned. He was about 25
years of age and well dressed. The body
had not been identified at late hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
Where Washington Rested.

A small feather pillow which nestled
in glass case in the historical museum
created especial interest among the Wis
itors.
Il don't see anything unusual about
that pillow" remarked girl, turning to
the guide.
Its a very valuable pillow" replied
the guide. THAT is Washington's orig
insl Observation-Disclosures Home Jour
nal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
Good Work.

There were four of them talking conf
dentislly in corner of the smoker.
II tell you boys" exclaimed loud
voiced drummer, I'm proud to say that
no house in the country has more men
pushing its line of goods than ours"
"Humph! What do you SELF" asked a
curious one.
Baby carriages. Ladies Home Jour
nal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
Not Up TO Its Name.

Little Bobby-You said cornucopia
was horn O. plentyi" Huh, 'Tain't
neither,
Little Bobby's Ma-BObbyi
Little Bobby-'Tain't neitherl Cause
eat all the candy in il, and 'twasn't
half enoughl-BroWningis Magazine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
NAvY'S IMMENSE TASK.
The British Fleet Carried 100000 Men
Across Seas, Keeps Highways Open.

London, Feb. 22.-ISir Edward Parson
in the Commons emphasized the impor-
lance of what the grand fleet was doing,
pointing out that it was assisting the
expeditions in Mesopotamia, Salonica and
Egypt and had to keep the seas clear.
The total number of the personnel car
ried across the seas up to the end of last
October was 100000 he added.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
EMBARGO URGED
On All Freight with the Exception o
Fuel and Foodstuffs.

Chicago, Feb. 22.-President j. P. Crit.
fin of the Chicago Board of Trade yes
all freight except fuel and foodstuffs out
of Chicago.
Otherwise, he said, the country will
face the danger of anarchy and rioting.
Washington estimates the freight car
shortage at 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
S2S,500,000 MORE
I GOLD FOR MORGAN
Shipment from Canada Reaches New
York-Total of 500, 100000
Within Week.

New York, Feb. 22.-Gold to the
amount of s2s,500,O 900, arriving by way
of Canada and consigned to J. p. Nor
gan 4 Co., was deposited yesterday at
the assay Office here. This makes a total
of S660,OOO,O00 received within a week
and $l30,000,O00 thus far this year.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
cANADA's WHEAT CROP LARGER.
Yield Of Western Provinces 77s,ooo,ooo
Bushels, Instead of I7S,ooo,ooo.

Ottawa. Ont, Feb. 22.-The western
wheat crop has turned out 30 per cent
larger than was first estimated The
crop has proven 10 he 225Oo0,O00 bush
els as against an estimate OF about l55.-
Op0.0p0 At an average price of $50
per bushel this means S75.000l0oo more
Tor western farmers than was expected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
MISSOURI PACIFIC ROAD SOLD.
Property Bought for Reorganization
Committee for s16,15l 900.

st. Louis, Feb. 22.-The Missouri Pa
eific railroad was sold by auction here
yesterday to r. H. Nelson and j. w.
Holmes of New York. for $l6,l5l 900.
Both men represent the reorganization
committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22

Herbert-There's man that is bring.
ing up a couple of dozen families, and
he's only getting $50 month.
Hisbert-How does he do it,
Herbert-Well, you see, he's elevator
boy in an apartment house, haparral.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22

Rinse black stockings in blue water
and they will keep a good color.
Boiled rice served with chocolate or
hard sauce makes simple and whole
some dessert. Raisins can be cooked in
the rice if desired.
If unkind and unjust words were nee
dies and pins in some families the chill.
dren would be like pncushions stuck
completely full of them Henry Ward
Beecher
Seven Denver, Colo, society women
and girls, members OF the Colorado
Mountain club, started on snowshoes on
Feb. Is, and, crossing toward the CONT
mental divide over the huge drifts of
winter snow, made 30-mile circuit
through Fern lake and Odessa lake re-
gions. The trip took three days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-22
Topics of the
Home and
Household.

Rinse black stockings in blue water
and they will keep good color.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-08
Blanket OFFERINGS.
-Grocery Specials for Clearing Sale Period

= UWH Grade S@ndardC annedP Peas, IocC Can. Pinto (ord) Beans, very fine 1c n
cenox soap BAL for sc, Silk Soap 2 Bars for 5cB Bob White Soap Bars for nc Rem r--
soap, . bs or 49, Best c Roast Coffee at lbs for 3n1 our c Leader Coffee Lbs fr
5g sNofs Hs 3d. S.. Mil caI,f s , cSi 2 lbs lbs for sssh aean; Beverly CHS q Qasnsaae Coffee
ILL., r ZSlH IT, Pure u l Settle Rendered lheg) Lard, zoe lb in lib cans at lsc ID Good trade
oUke1 Ne M Sc d. Rdk dnyB Beans for n can Large CansSwcct Puatoesm to can hm
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-02-08

raasa S fuckers ha Cake,a VI regular SC packages, Sale Price; packages for 1oc, all
"s SP ! gSs1assi hf S. s naY Fine NEG Graduated Sugar at $50 per 100 lbs.
oyer otSr- We EVIL Will 81 rs Is lbs bM Best Granuatsd Sugar for 500, or with purchase Of a equal an
(il Feeds and Corn Excented9 ~ Cp. o. 1s Sasaner algh patentF Flour for $500 per
other goods amounting to $500 oH"S" y" zSe' "Vh P"r
The foregoing Prices hold Only until Present STOCK !. Exh.,.+.a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
THE MEXICAN PUZZLE

Although we get the statement from
General Pershing that he is not wor-
ried by the movement of the Mexican
troops to the north, and others to the
effect that much which has been cir
culated regarding the flight of Ger
man reservists to the republic to the
south and the influence which they
are having upon the Carranza gov
eminent and the armed forces in that
country is exaggerated. the fact exists
nevertheless that Mexico is display
ing attitude which is none too ia
Vorable because of the uncertainty
which exists regarding its intentions.
The movement of the Carranza
troops is explained as an effort to
close in upon Villa and crush his
forces, but if reports are true the
sort OF influence is being exerted by
German agents upon that leader as is
being brought to bear upon Carran-
"a, the whole scheme being to unite
the factions which are loyal to Car
rama, Obregon and Villa for the pur-
pose of launching or threatening an
attack upon the American border
states, that this country will be forced
to direct its attention in that locality
and thus divert it as much as posi-
BILE from the other activities whicS
are planned or are underway.
Carranza has thus far given this
country little definite assurance as to
where he stands. Even though he de-
mics having received any communica-
ton concerning the Zimmerman plan
to inveigle him into a plot against
this country, there are actions which
indicate that he might be interested in
such a scheme if he gets the right en-
enlargement. 1t is not to be sup
posed however that the possibilities
u
ing overlooked and when Cen
eral Pershing says he is not wor-
ried it can be taken for granted that
he is in complete touch with the sit
uation and prepared to handle what
ever develops.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
NO STRIKES DURING WAR.

1t can be readily understood what a
great amount of trouble and ernbar-
rassment labor could cause this gov
eminent if it was so disposed now that
preparations are being made by this
country to meet its responsibilities in
the war. The possibilities were bad
enough before congress acted and
while the railroad brotherhoods were
insisting upon compliance with their
demands. but they are manifo1dly in
creased today with every means being
exerted to get this nation on a war
footing.
This situation is fully realized by
labor. 1t recognizes it's powers and
it appreciates the pressure that could
be brought to bear. but it is greatly
to it's credit when it comes forward
and states through its leaders that
patriotism will take precedence over
everything and makes a pledge that
strikes will be avoided during the war
and that first consideration will be
given to the defense and safety of the
nation Such of course is only what
should be expected of it but it is de-
serving of commentator for such an
expression nevertheless. That shows
the proper cooperation and the proper
spirit. and it would be n happy day if
it was prepared to state that it was
ready to abandon strikes forever and
settle all disputes on the basis of facts
and reason.
With the pledge of labor given to
the national council of defense that
strikes will be avoided and that no
efforts will be made to alter existing
standards of labor an important un-
derstanding has been reached, and the
position which labor has taken must
and will for the same reason meet
with the earnest support and coopera-
ton on the part of capital.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
The SPRING DRIVE ON

There can be little question now
but what the spring drive of the al
lies along the western front has been
launched. Preparations have been un-
derway ever since the weather condi-
tons forced the let up in the offensive
last fall. That unusual efforts had
been planned became known to the
Germans. They had experienced some
of the fury of the combined attack of
the British and French in the battle
of the Somme. They knew what could
be expected once the spring fighting
was started and they hoped that they
would be able to Offset it in part by
the drawing back of their lines from
In front of Bapaume and Peronne to
what had been termed the Hindenburg
line That territory which was evac-
uated was quickly consolidated by the
allies and today the German forces are
experiencing the same determined and
successful assaults in their new po-
sitions which they had reason to be-
lieve would be directed against them
on the Somme. They have abandoned
territory but they have not secured
the advantage which they sought.
Following up this gain the British
have now set in motion a determined
effort to drive the Germans out OF
that portion of France which lies to
the south and east of Arras and from
the accounts which have been received.
the territory gained, the prisoners
taken following the terrific lombard
ment and the quick advance it prom
ises to be one of the great battles of
the war for the control of a section
of France where it's coal mines are
located and which therefore either side
is extremely anxious to hold, while
every foot that the allies advance
there endangers the whole new line
of the Germans.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
HOME GARDENS
When to Plant.

Having spaded or plowed your gar
den, fertilize it If possible, sweetened
it with lime if necessary, and made a
deep, finely broken seed bed, it is time
to take up the planting
Do not be in too great a hurry for
this. It is better to be a little late
with your first crops than to lose
them under a killing frost in April.
The further north you live, the later
your season.
These talks are written in Wash
ington, D. C. To show comparative
climate, the weather formally en-
joyed in the latitude of Washington
on April I is not experienced on the
til April IL, in Central New York,
Southern Michigan and westward un-
til April 81, in Boston, central Michi-
gan and westward until May Z, and in
nesota until May II or Is.
Plants not injured by light frost:
Early group: Cabbage, Irish pota-
toes. smooth peas, onion sets, salad
mustard.
Later group: Lettuce, radishes,
parsnips, carrots. beets, wrinkled peas,
early sweet corn.
group order when heavy frosts are
over and the soil dry enoughe to
work.
The second group-vegetables killed
even by light froSt-aS follows:
Early: String beans. late sweet
corn, early tomato plants, (Which
should be protected by newspapers,
etc, in garden chilly weather).
Late: To be planted only after
ground has begun to warm up; GU
cumbers, melons, squash, lima beans,
tomatoes, egg plant and peppers.
A good way to tell when to plant
the second group is to wait until the
apple trees blossom and then go ahead.
If you will plant your tomatoes.
eggplant, peppers and caulif1ower
seeds in indoor seed boxes or pots at
the time you make your earliest OUT
door plantins, the plants will be big
enough for transplanting when the
ground is warm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

Mrs. Dunbar, but you are so efficient
and clever in your ideas about things
that / feel quite sure we can manage
1t If we get right to work on 1t to-
morrow afternoon."s
Thank you for your compliments.
Mrs. unbar said hesitatingly. Bur
really, Mrs Simmons, well--you see.
my husband is going away on bust
ness and will take me and well, don't
you know, I am very sorry, but 1t is
200 good a chance to miss. OF course,
I regret that win not be on the
committee, but I know how good you
are at all such things and / am sure
you'll get along all right. leave to-
might. SO I came right over to tell you,
knowing you'd want to know. Don't
worry. It will all be lovely I'm GER
tain.''-Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
RICHARD oLNEY.

Many men have been called to po-
sitions of importance in the admins
tration of the nations affairs. They
may have been selected by the ballots
of their friends or chosen to fill ap-
pointive Office but among the list of
those who have come from New Eng
land and who have rendered conspic-
uous service will be placed Richard
Olney of Massachuset It was some
time ago; during the second admins
tration of Grover Cleveland, that this
New Englander had SO demonstrated
his ability that he was called upon to
fill a place in the presidents cabinet
and he responded to the requirements
of the office in manner which fully
justified his selection on several oc
casions.
It was the manner in which he di-
rected the handling of two important
events at that time which called
particular attention to the character
of the man. 1t was upon his advice
as attorney general that President
Cleveland sent troops into Illinois at
the time of the great railroad strike
which was followed by the prosecution
and sentence of the labor leader, and
it was while he was secretary Of state
that the Venezuelan dispute arose and
this country siding with Venezuela
against Great Britain. aided by the
Interpretation which Richard Olney
placed upon the Munroe doctrine,
caused Great Britain to look upon the
matter in a different light and to
abandon its contention concerning the
boundary line.
Richard Olney was a man of firm
ness and determination. He took a
clear headed view of matters and his
opinion carried great weight. His
= v-lyc %In Y1al cfI nf nf
the country's great statesmen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
OTHER VIEW POINTS


I'VE need fear no entanglfng ALI
ances'' said Senator Lodge. THE
man who won our revolution a cen
fury ago by an alliance with France
made no mistake" He reminds us
further of passage in the farewell
address that is usually overlooked in
which Washington expressly said that
we might safely trust to temporary
8 alliances in great emergencies. Most
of US, then, can agree with Senator
Lodge when he says, Let us follow
now in this emergency his wise ex-
ample and adVice."-Waterbury Re
publican.
We are gratified to note that the
board Of aldermen has under consid-
grafton the more liberal lighting Of
the city of New Haven. Time and
time again have we argued that policy
in behalf of public safey in the streets
and the protection OF property. Crime
OF every sort hates darkness instinct
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
RRAzH,s STRENGTH.

In connection with the preparations
which this country is making interest
cannot help but surround the possible
entrance into the war of several of
the South and Central American coun-
tries. OF these Brazil is the largest
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

If that new paragraph In the Zim-
mermann note read to the lower house
of congress actually appeared there,
1t bears out the fear of the Berlin gov
eminent that this country knew more
than it had been telling about German
intrigues.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

How well vardaman of Mississippi
represents his state in voting against
war may be gathered from the fact
that the Negroes of Birn1ing CHAM are
raising a regiment to fight for the
country
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
Approximately True.

Every small toH,n. has a pitcher
than Walter Johnson, but who is
handicapped by not having a catcher
who can hold him" = Kansas City
Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

There will be a number of slogans
in the war which this country has en-
tered and not the least significant will
be Remember the Lusitania," RE
member Belgium and What Would
Dewey Do?"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
Wisely Limiting HostiIities.

BY coming out for woman suffrag e
David Lloyd George has placed him
self in a position where he will have
one less brick to dodge.-Toledo
Blade.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

Perhaps one of the surprising things
just at this time is that Colonel Bryan
hasn't told what he thinks of the
presidents address
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

Now comes the protest from Ber-
lin that Count Won Bernstorff was
misused. The general impression will
be, however. that he was overin-
dulged
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

The weatherman doesn't appear tc
have been in league with the baseball
teams for the opening of the season.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

There is nothing like a brief return
of winter to cause a revival, of the
buclxwheat cakes and syrup.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

If that was a German raider of
Nantucket, the greatest cause for sur
prise is that it did not sink the light
ship.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11

The man on the corner says: It is
easier to preach philosophy than 1t is
to live up to it after it is preached
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-04-11
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t is never safe to pack away the
snow shovels until after the peach
trees get through blooming.