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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
Bridgeport's Munitions In
dustry Fears Grave
Strikes
ONE THOUSAND
HANDS ALREADY OUT
The American & British Co.
Averts Break by In
creasing Wages

Bridgeport, Conn, July l4.-Seriou'
strike trouble affecting the munitions in
dustry of this city was expected yester
day following the walking out of be.
tween 300 and 1000 polishers, trimmers
and flers employed by the Remington
Arms company
Strike threats were also heard at the
plant Of the Lake Torpedo Boat com
pany. Every effort is being put forth
TO avoid a recurrence of the disturbances
that interfered with munitions manu-
featuring here in the summer of 1915.
Trouble at the American & British
company was averted temporarily at
least by the granting of increased wages
to certain employees. Machinists en-
ployed by the company threatened TO
strike unless Is per cent increase in
wages was granted. The men agreed to
remain at work when the company grant
ed 10 per cent increase in pay and
recognized workers shop committee.
The company also had to reinstate
workman who had been discharged for
agitating,
The Remington company is rushing the
completion of contract for Russia pre-
paratory to taking up American work
Submarines for the United States are
being constructed by the Lake Torpedo
Boat company and the American & Brit
ish company have orders for field Artil
lery and shells.
Last week complaints began to cir.
culate at the Remington plant. First
demands were for a 49, hour week for
polishers who were employed five nights
week for a total of 55 hours. 1t was
also desired that the polishing depart
ment be made closed shop.
Since Saturday, the polishers said yes
terday, women have been employed as
polishers and are engaged at polishing |
screws at 20 cents an hour-half the |
wage the men receive for the same work. |
The present walkout is a protest at the |
wages paid the women. The union pol
ishers say that if women are to be en-
ployed they should work at the same
wage as men.
Machinists at the Lake Torpedo Boat
have made a demand for a
minimum wage of $3.50 a day for ordi-
nary machinists and SO day for erect
ing machinists. A meeting of the EN-
ployes has been called at which it is ex
pected date for strike will be decided
upon
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
FEWER NOVELS IN
1916 THAN IN 1886
Popular Belief That Works of Fiction
Dominate Literary Field Is
Exploded.

Washington, July l4.-Popular belief
that works of fiction dominate the lit.
erary field is exploded by statement
issued by the federal bureau of educa-
tion yesterday giving a survey of publ
cation from 1890 to 1916. Last year fic-
ton represented approximately Q per
cent of the books published, while in
1890 the figure was "a per cent. In 1886
a total of 1850 books OF fiction We're
issued, while last year the figures fell to
922.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
WARRANTS OUT FOR
COMMON RIOTERS
Police are Seeking Twenty-one Charged
with Participating in Disturb
ance of July /.

Boston, July l4,--Judge Murray in the
municipal criminal court yesterday
granted twenty-one John Doe" war
rants and summonses, charging various
offences against soldiers, sailors and civil
ians who participated in the riot on
Boston Common on Sunday, July l.
The warrants were issued on the
strength of photographs submitted to the
court by George Il. Roewer, counsel for
the Socialists, whose demonstration was
broken up by the riot
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
RUMANIAN ARMY
PREPARES OFFENSIVE
Berlin Reports Increased Activity in the
Balkans-Russian Attacks
Repulsed.

Berlin (via London, July l4.-British
admiralty per wireless press = Russian
attacks at several places on the Lomnica
line in Galicia, between the Dneister and
the Csrpsthisns, were repulsed Thurs
day, the war office announces Increased
activity on the Rumsnian front is re-
ported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
ORDERED TO NORTH CAROLINA.
Vermont Troops Will Go Into Camp in
That State.

Washington, July l4.-Assignments Of
Guard troops TO training camps
already selected were announced by the
War department yesterday as follows;
Fifth division, comprising troops from
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts,,
Connecticut. Rhode Island and Vermont
10 Charlotte, \. c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Scores.

At Brooklyn First game) Brooklyn
T. Pittsburg 0; (second gsme) Brooklyn
2, Pittsburg l no innings.
At New York-New York 4, Cincin-
natl 3.
At Philadelphia-(First game Phila.
delphis 7, Chicago O; (second game Chi
csgo /, Philadelphia 0.
At Boston-St Louis Z, Boston g.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
HOUSE REJECTS
SENATE SHIPMENT
AMENDMENTS
Bill to Establish Preferential Treatment
by Railroads Goes to
Conference.

Washington, July l4.-Seaate amend
ments to the bill empowering the gov
eminent to effect preferential shipments
over the railroads to meet war emergen-
cies were rejected yesterday by the
House, and the bill sent to conference
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
FORBIDS CUSTOMS
OFFICIALS TO GIVE
SHIPPING NEWS
Secretary McAdoo Orders That All In
formation Shall Come from the
Department of Com
meroe.

Washington, July l4.-Secretary Nc.
Adoo yesterday ordered that no further
information regarding shipping be given
out by customs officials. All such infor-
nation hereafter will be under direction
Of the department of commerce, in or
der to eliminate conflicting reports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
DOING GREAT GOOD
AT THIS SEASON

A superlative blood.purifying medicine
like Hoods Sarsaparilla, combined with
superlative iron tonic like Peptiron
Pills, makes the ideal all.round treat
ment, No other medicines possess such
curative properties as these two working
together.
Two dollars invested in these two med
icines will bring better results than four
dollars spent in any other course of
treatment or attendance.
II will be wise TO get them to-day
ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
BIG SWEET POTATO CROP.
Product Expected to Be Cheaper Than
"Murphys."

Baltimore, Nd, July 1.-THE reports
from farms in Maryland and Virginia in
dicate a bumper crop of sweet potatoes
They will probably be cheaper than the
Irish variety, bectuse the sweet potato
is easy TO grow and the seed cost Is
onetenth Of that Of the Irish potato
and the yield per acre is greater.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
DECLINE OF THE MARK.
German Piece is Worth About Six and
0ne-hslf Pence.

London. July 1.-THE decline in the
value Of the German mark on neutral
exchanges as compared with pre-war
PARTIES is shown in the following table
OF exchange for loo marks.
Amsterdam Copenhagen Stockholm
fnrins krnnen krnnen
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14

AT tire latest Amsterdam qquotstions
the value Of . mark in English currency
il s. marks - pfennigs for the pound
sterling. whieh makes the mark worth
about Ga pence instead Of . shilling
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
ITALY CAN FEED HERSELF.
This Years Harvest to Be 8 Per Cent
Above Normal

Washington, July l4-Itsly is one
warning nation that sill feed herself
during the coming year. Cables from
Rome ssy the 1917 hsrvest viii b. a.
least 8 per cent above normal
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
SOCIALIST ADLER
is TODIE FOR KILL
ING PREMIER
Austrian Government Refuses Pardon
on Plea of In
sanity.

Amsterdam, July 1.-THE Austrian
government has fatty refused pardon
to the assassin Adler, who killed Count
stuergkh, premier of Austria, on Oct.
81, 1916, and who was recently sentenced
to death.
Adler professed insanity. Word from
Vienna yesterday indicated the sentence
would be carried out at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
Standing of the Clubs.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Score.

At Clevelsnd-W Washington and Cleye.
land. rain.
At Detroit-Detroit l. Boston O.
At Chieago-New York 8, Chicago 5.
At st. Louis-St. Louis ?, Philadel-
phia l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
Annuities Immune from Panics.

An income for every year, as long as
you live, as true as you live. Large
percentage for obvious reasons. Send for
rates. National Life Ins. Co, Of VT.
CMutuslD 5. s. Ballard, general agent,
Rialto block. Montpelier, Vt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-14
TOBACCO A RATION BY
BILL IN CONGRESS
Pound a Month for Every Man in Service
to Smoke or Chew, the Plan Of
Representative Gould.

Washington. July L. - Word from
France that tobacco is the thing Of
all others most prired by men IN the
trenches caused Representative Could Of
New York to introduce = bill yesterday
providing for = pound Of either chewing
or smoking tobacco monthly with the
rstions Of every soldier, sailor ard ma
rin1
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

justice. Haywood was held in default, bail being fixed at $25,00O
 Others who were apprehended and held in default of bail, $10000 were:
 Richard Brazier, Chicago member of the general executive board of the I. w. w; George Andreychine, Chicago, manager of the I. w w. publicity bu reau.
 Ralph E. Chaplin, editor and manager of Solidarity
 Vladimir Lossiff, Chicago.
 Bert L. Orton, Chicago, manager re- cruiting union.
 Charles Rothfisher, editor A. Der gumkas" Chicago.
 Charles Plahm, Chicago. Herbert Mahler, Seattle. After the first automobile loads had reached the federal building more per sons Were taken in custody until ap- proximately 150 had been brought in. Sixteen were taken in second descent on the Industrial Worker of the World | headquarters.
 The sections of the espionage law of the United States code under which the men were indicted. reads as follows: l Whoever, when the United States is at war, shall cause insubordination, | disloyalty, mutiny or refusal of duty in | the military or naval forces of the I United States or sha,f wiifully obstruct 1 the recruiting or enlistment service of the United States to the injury of the service or of the United States, shall i be punished by a fine of not more than
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
BENNETT WINS IN MAY0RA[TY VOTE;
 M|TCHE[ MAY RUN
Republican A.P. Leased Wire1

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-William M. Bennett won the republican nomin- a tion for mayor in the primaries last week by a majority of ell votes over John P. Mitchell, according to an un- official recount of the balltos com pleted tonight. Bennett's net gain on the recount was 946. The final scom- pilation of the returns by the board of elections gave Mitchell a lead of 335.
 Mayor Mitchell, in a statement to- day in response to inquiries as to whether he would be an independent candidate for mayor in view of the apparent certainty that the republican nomination has been won by William M. Bennett, said he would run if there is a genuinely substantial demand'' for him to do so, in order to keep the city out of the grip of Tammany Hall.
 Continued inspection tonight of the ballots cast in the republican primaries showed MT. Bennett had lea dof 559 votes.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
GOVERNMENT ONLY ABLE T0 PREVENT
 STRIKE IN YARDS
Republican A.P. Leased Wirel

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept 2S.-By both metal workers and the owners of the yards it was admitted this afternoon that only action by the government can prevent strike of nearly 12,000 steel ship builders at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning for higher wages. A confer ence held this morning was fruitless. Even if the metal trades council, which called the strike, could reach an agree ment with the plant, the trouble would not be settled.
 It was learned today that aside from the question of higher scale for the metal trades unions, the lumber boycott situation nav looms up as a factor
 While the two movements have no direct connection, the whole situation has become so complicated both strikes must be settled, it is said, if the in- dustry is to go ahead.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
Words Hurt Nation


 MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 2S.-Theodore Roosevelt delivered his message of pat riotiSm to two huge mass meetings here tonight under the auspices of La bor's Loyal Legion and was loudly ap- plauded when he assailed pacifists and other friends of the kaiser" denounced all classes of conscientious obiectors,'' and pleaded for universal military ob- ligation. The thousands who packed the auditorium and Arcadia Hall hissed and hooted at the mention of Senator La Follette's name
 Colonel Roosevelt read communica- tion from John Barrett, director gen eral of the pan-American Union, call ing attention to widespread German propaganda in South American coun- tries.
 "A remarkable feature of the propa- eanda in this country" he said was the sending to South American news papers of disloyal utterances by men like Senator La Toilette and A. C. Townley, president of the Non Partisan league. as evidence large portion of the American people are not in accord with the government
 The speaker also said he had been in formed recently by d prominent Rus sian that Senator La follette's speech in St. Paul, when he declared the sink ing of the Lusitania was a technical ity," and not sufficient grounds for war. immediately was sent 70 Russia and is being circulated throughout that coun- try.
 The present security of America is due mainly to the efforts of the war weary nations to whose help the United States is coming, he asserted. Urging speedy training of all military and na- val forces, the colonel said American soldiers are being sent abroad now so that they won't be forced to fight at iome.
 If we don't send men abroad now, our sons will have to fight beside their ruined homes in America" he asserted.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

the handing of bulky sheaf of in dictments to the clerk of the court and a few words from Judge Evans thank ing the jurors for their sacrifice of time and effort and assuring them they had done their duty as citizens. a duty which the court said was quite as important as any obligation which rests on a citizen
 None but members of the l. w. w. were indicted, government attorneys taking pains to specify that no others were touched.
 District Attorney Cline, under whose direction the work of the grand jury was accomplished, was assisted by Judge William c. Fitts, assistant attor- ney general from Washington, who had general supervision of the inquiry Frank c. Daley of Indianapolis and Frank K. NebelSer of Salt Lake City, both assistants to the attorney general.
 Judge Fitts gave this definition of
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
GREAT U. s. ARSENAL
 NEVER SHUTS DOWN
(Kansas City Starr

The Tri- Cities, Davenport Ia., and Moline and Rock Island, H., are awake to the war. The explanation is simple. Between Davenport and Rock Island, on an island in the Mississippi river of six hundred acres, is the famous Rock Island arsenal, working day and night with an enlarged force, turning out supplies for Uncle Sams armies.
 A year ago the arsenal was jogging along with about 1,750 employees. To- day more than 5000 men are working in two shifts which keep the wheels turning practically "A hours day.
 They are making pistols, rifles, gun carriages, caissons and many articles of small equipment. The arsenal does not manufacture big gun barrels. They are sent from eastern works to be as- sembled and reconsigned to the various artillery units forming in the west. The arsenal does make everything else, however. the complete caisson and the Timber complete except for the gun itself.
 In addition to caring for a force at the arsenal more than double it's size in time of peace. the tri-cities are hous- luS I.OOU workmen building frame buildings on the island to be used as stOrehouses, an artillery ammunition plant and an artillery ammunition as- sembly plant. It has taxed the three cities to provide sleeping quarters for their additional population.
 Homes that never dreamed of talk ing roomers have done so gladly with a fine patriotic spirit. Davenport is organizing a $200 000 company to build small homes for munitions workers on easy deferred payments. The first ad- dition will be 800 houses.
 In addition to the big increase to the force at the arsenal, Moline has added 1000 to the population of the tri-cities with several big ammunition plants. That addition is abnormal, also, and is a further strain on hous- ing facilities.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
STATE RESTS IN GEORGE ]. SMITH
 CASE AT GLOBE
Republican A.P. Leased Wire1

GLOBE, Sept. 2S.-Announcing that it would not call forty additional wit nesses for fear of unnecessarily de- laying the court, the state rested today in the trial of George D. Smith, secre- tary of the Globe Miners Union, who is charged with rioting in connection with the strikers activities on the picket lines leading to the Old Domin- ion mine early in July. Counsel for Smith put five witnesses on the stand. the burden of the proof sought being that even though the strikers had stopped automobiles and other traffic bound for the mine they had been giv- en authority to do so by the officers of the law This point was vigorously fought in cross examination by the state. Much conflicting evidence was introduced relative to an alleged threat by Smith to drown the pumps" at the mine unless the strikers demands were quickly complied with.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
Several Ships Sunk

HAVANA, Cuba. Sept 2S.-One steamer and several sailing vessels were sunk, numerous houses were razed and great damage done to grow ing crops and fruits by the West h. dian hurricane which struck the Isle of Pines Wednesday evening, accord ing to dispatches received here tonight
 Advices from Batabano, situated on the mainland, say it is believed there that many persons perished in the islands, although no definite informa- tion regarding the casualties has been received here.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
KHAKI FIRST USED
 IN INDIA IN 1848

What is the origin of khaki? To whom are We indebted for it?
 It was first adopted in British h. dia, in 1S4S. by Sir Harry Burnett Lumsden, who had been asked to equip corps of guides to collect in telligence and to conduct an English force on the northwestern frontier of India. The cloth used was a light cotton drill, as suited the climate of Hindustan, and took it's name from a native term, khaki" which means in the Urdu language, dusty" being derived from "khak'' or dust. Thus the term applied to the color of the cloth rather than to the material, says the Popular Science Monthly. Though the dictionary tells us it is pronounced kaykee by the natives, the English have given it to us as khar- kee, and this is the correct pronun- citation.
 Having been approved the use of the cloth spread from the guides to
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

others in the Indian army, and it was worn in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 by the English troops. In the Boer war 1S991902, khaki was adopted in the British service for an active ser vice uniform, and so worn by all English and colonial troops in Africa But as cotton was not warm enough for the African highlanders, uniforms of the same kind were made of serge, and the term khaki thus included wooden as well as cotton fabrics. Be cause it was well fitted for the eli mate of Cuba and the Philippines, tho United States chose khaki for the sol diers uniforms during the Spanish American n war
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

tigators. Among the first to be taken in custody was William D. Haywood, secretary of the national organization of the | w. w.
 An explanatory statement issued by government attorneys who have di- rected the investigation of the seditious conspiracy, the crime of which the men named in the indictments are accused, said.
 The prosecutions are under sections 6. 19 and 37 of the criminal code and inder the espionage act Only leaders in conspiracies or those personally culpable in connection with the per petration of crimes against the United States are included as defendants"
 To permit the sure arrest of the in- dicted men no hint of their names was permitted to escape during court pro- ceedings which occupied only few minutes and consisted of a statement from the foreman of the federal grand jury that its labors had been completed,
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
Don't Eat Less
 But Eat Better.


 There is no need of anyone going hungry. Americans should eat foods that supply the greatest amount of nu- trinent at the lowest cost. The whole wheat grain is the most perfect food given to man. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is the whole wheat grain prepared in a digest ible form. Every particle of the whole wheat berry is used-nothing wasted, noth- ing thrown away. Two or three of these biscuits with milk, sliced peaches or other fruits make a nourishing, satisfying meal at a cost of a few cents. Made in Oakland, California.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
British Ship Distressed

A GULF PORT, Sept. 2S.-A big British steamer which left this port Saturday morning is lying helpless 300 miles off shore after being battered for many hours by the tropical hurricane which struck the east gulf coast Thursday, according to a wireless mes- sage received here today. Agents of the ship declined to give out the na- ture of the trouble, but it is under stood the vessels propeller shaft was broken.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
BONDS
 REACH S100.24
IRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-Trading in Liberty Bonds at quotations running from 100.04 to the new high premium of 10024 was a feature on the stock exchange today. Sales aggregated about $5,000,000, or almost 90 per cent of the bond markets operations.
 Among dealers the greater activity and the enhancement were attributed to the announcement of the treasury departments intention to create new bond for an unlimited amount at per cent interest
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
pamaae Seems Slight

PASS CHRISTIAN. Miss, Sept. 2S. -Gulfport, Biloxi, Bay St. Louis. Long Beach and other points along the Mis- sissippi coast came through toady's tropical hurricane with very little property damage. So far as reported there was no loss of life.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

MOBILE, Ala, Sept. 2S.-Although the wind here at times today attained a velocity of 96 miles an hour, property damage was slight and there was nc loss of life in this section so far as re- ported late tonight.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
Gets 3-7-77 Message

VIRGINIA, Minn., Sept 2S.-Charles Jacobson, formerly prominently iden- tified with the I. w. w. in this section, today received card bearing the num- hers 3-7-77.
 Jacobson received a similar message two weeks ago. The card is similar to that received by Frank Little, the I. ". w. leader who was lynched in Montana
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

the l. w. w:
 "The 1. w. w. differs from social ists and from every form of legit- innate labor. The |. ". W. is de- generate; its doctrine is treachery built on the teaching of the employ ment or secret and covert de- structive methods, intended to wreck-the employer and through destruction of production and transportation disable society and ,ne government itself, the object at this time being to render the enemy stronger and our country weak in the resistance of that strength"
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
HOME HUN PLAYED
 IN STRONG SPEECH
 BY COL. ROOSEVELT
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crowd on the enthusiastic loyalty it showed
 But do not let it evaporate," he said Tt is fine to march and cheer and car " flags. but you must back your words with deeds.''
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
No Lives Are Lost

most remote sections ard to this fact is attributed the saving of many lives
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29

When all of the indicted men have been arrested the cases will be called for trial here. As rapidly as arrests are made the prisoners will be brought before the federal authorities, the es- pionage act permitting the procedure.
 After he had been questioned by l1in- ton c. Clabaugh of the department of
Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
SOUTH IS SWEPT BY HURRICANE;
 MUCH DAMAGE

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Arizona republican., 1917-09-29
WOMEN DRIVE CARS USED BY MARSHALS
 IN MAKING ARRESTS

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