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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
TREASON TO AMERICA.
To Speak, Write and Print Arguments
Against the War.

Chicago, Sept. l5-Treason to Ameri-
ca in the war was defined by Elihu Root
and labor pledged by Samuel Gompers to
fight until world terrorism had been over
thrown, at a patriotic rally held here
last night by the National Security
league for the announced purpose of vim
dicating Chicago of alleged intimations
of unpatriotism.
Mr.. Root said:
"The men who are speaking and writ
ing and printing arguments against the
war now and against everything that is
being done to carry on the war, are rem
dering more effective service to Germany
than they could render to the field. The
purpose and effect of what they are do
ing is so plain that it is impossible to
resist the conclusion that the greater
part of them are at heart traitors to
the United States, and wilfully seeking
TO bring about the triumph of Germany
and the humiliation and defeat of their
own country"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
FIRST "PoLIo" DEATH.
In the Is Cases Which Have Broken
Out in Barre.

Poliomyelitis claimed its first victim
in the city yesterday afternoon, wher
Ruby lrma Cleveland, two.year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 0rville b
Cleveland, who live in an apartment
house of Summer street in the rear OF
the Buzzell property, passed away at
3;i5 o'clock. The child was taken i'll
two weeks ago and physician was
called Sept. 4. Paralysis developed Tues
day night, az which time the apartment,
as well as other tenements in the same
building, was quarantned at the direc-
tion of Dr. J. w. Stewart, secretary of
the local board of health. Gradually
the child's condition grew more critical
until death came. Besides its parents,
the child leaves a brother, Earl Cleve-
land aged five. She was born in Barre
Aug. 4, 1915.
Acute anterior poliomyelitis was dag
nosed as the cause of death, and private
funeral services were held this forenoon,
with interment in Hope cemetery.
Although Is cases of infantile paraly-
sis have developed in Barre slnce the
early days of July, when the disease
made its appearance here after a consid-
cradle run in Montpelier, the death of
the Cleveland child is the first to be re-
corded. Many of the patients are re-
gaining the use of their limbs, and a
clinic at the City hospital
twice weekly is attracting a number of
parents and their children. Early in the
summer a Bartlett child died in South
Barre, just beyond the city limits, its de-
mise being the only one among several
'ases diagnosed in Barre Town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
DEFENSE RESTS
N WARM TRIAL
Court Then Took Recess at St. Albans
Until Monday Morning at 10
O'clock.

st. Adams, Sept l5.-At l0:ls to-day
the defense rested in the case of State
VS.. Robert Warm, the soldier who has
been tried in Franklin county court this
week on the charge of numbering IA
year-old Jennie Hemingway in St. AL
bans. The court at l0:30 O'Clock took
recess to Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Seven witnesses were on the stand for
the respondent to-day besides Floyd Pot
ter, who was on the stand when court
took recess last night, and who was un-
der cross examination this morning. The
gist of the testimony to-day was in ref.
erence to the departure of soldiers from
st. Adams on the night of Aug. II, last,
the day before the Hemingway girl was
murdered. ~
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
TAKEN TO PRISON.
But Mrs. AIvah Kenerson Will Appeal
Her Case

st. Johnsbury, Sept. l5.-Sheriff w.
H. Worthen went TO Windsor yesterday
with Mrs Alvah Kenerson, sentenced to
life Imprisonment for the murder on
July of Alice Bradshaw. Her case
will be taken TO the supreme court on
exceptions but until that time she will
remain in states prison.
The woman continues to maintain her
innocence. She showed more emotion yes
terday than at any time since she was
accused Of the crime and wept much of
the time during the automobile trip to
the prison.
John Kerwin, sentenced as an acces-
sorry to the crime, was another member
of Sheriff Worthen's automobile party
yesterday. He pleaded guilty to hiding
the body of the murdered child at Mrs.
Kenersons request and was sentenced to
not more than three nor less than two
years.
Mrs. Kenerson's husband went TO
by train yesterday morning and
will get work there to be near his wife.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
COAL EXPORTS CHECKED.
Fuel Administration Gives Relief to
Northwestern States.

Washington, d. c., Sept l5.-Contin.
ued export of coal to Canada in large
amounts through great lakes ports at
the expense of the northwestern states
will be checked Immediately by the fuel
administration.
DR.. II. A. Garfield the fuel admins
traitor, yesterday requested the exports
administrative board to permit no more
coal to be shipped from the country ex-
cept under licenses be granted unless
they are approved by the fuel admins
traitor. Coal heretofore along with other
American products has gone to Canada
under blanket licenses issued by colec-
tors of costumes.
"The fuel administration" said DIR.
Garfield last night does not intend to
cut off Canadian exports, but with this
supervision it will be able to equalize
the distribution Of coal and see that the
northwest and Canada both get their
fair shares"
Coal has been moving towards lake
ports in large quantities for some time
under an order issued by Robert S. Low
EFT, the governments director of priority
of transportation, directing that fuel
shipments be gwen preference over 9th
er freight. The purpose of the order
was to supply the northwest with an
abundance Of coal before the winter sea
son closes shipping on the lakes.
Complaints coming to DR.. Garfield that
much of the coal going to the lakes was
not reaching the northwestern states,
prompted an investigation which re-
vealed that great part of it was reach.
ing Canada.
In other parts of the country the situa-
ton while not as serious as in the |
northwest is giving Dr. Garfield concern.
New England states which drew their
coal supply from the West Virginia /
fields by water transportation from
Hampton Roads have not thus far re-
,eived as much coal as usual at this
lime of the year. The coal situation in
he United States may force a curtail
nent of exports to other countries be-
ides Canada, At present the government
$ considering seriously cutting off coal
hat is going to German owned public
Utility concerns in South America.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
The Opportunity Which Invites.
by Ralph Barton Perry of The
Nipilantes.

The man who deserves our sympathy
to-day is the man who cannot give ev-
erything; the man whom physical disa-
bility or age, or dependent family,
compels to go about the ordinary things
when all the world is doing extraordi-
nary things. Now that war has become
q collective social effort and not a mere
shock of arms, he may get something of
the feeling of a participant. But he can
not wholly rid himself of the notion that
he is a spectator. He must tread the
old familiar round of earning a livelihood
with little heart. For such a time as
this belongs to the young and the free;
to those who are entering the scene just
as the adventure begins, and can make
that adventure their vocation.
Youth of America, awaken 70 your
great good fortune To you it is given
to be young when all the world is Young
You and the new age are going to grow
up together. You have the chance to
make the world you are going to live in.
Two years before this war began Paul
Ssbatier wrote these words OF the
Frenchman's feelings toward Alsace:
For what are We making these sacri-
fcesf For a very simple matter-to
be faithful to Alsace but fundamental
ly. what We desire above all Is to Be
faithful 70 an idea, to be the knights Of
this idea. that it may make its defni-
tive entry into the world through US
and through our suffering When vuu
who are young shall have grown Old in
service, you viii D. able to say Of tri-
umphsnt democracy; we were is
faithful knights Through Us and
through our suffering il has made its
defnitive entry into the world
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
SELECTED MEN
FEEL GRATEFUL
Washington County Soldiers at Camp
Devens Send Letter Of Appreciation
for Attentions Paid Them.

with the Colors," Sept. l3, 1917.
"Dear Editor: Would you be so kind
as to publish this letter of appreciation
in your paper in behalf of the selected
men from Washington county?
I'VE wish to thank the ladies OF the
Red Cross for the comfort kits and pa
iamas they presented to us upon depart
ure and also the Brooks Relief corps of
Montpelier for the fine lunch they pre-
pared for us. We don't know what we
would have done without it, for we did
not arrive at Camp Devens until p. m.
"There are not words sufficient to ex-
press the feeling of appreciation in our
hearts for the reception and send-of we
received in Montpelier, and we can say
this much, that if we are selected men
we will do our duty and if given the op-
portunity will fight to the last drop of
our blood to make democracy safe.
Thanking you sincerely, we remain
:. Francis j. D. Paul,
'Robert B. Knox,
Harold B. Nelson,
"John G. Kenefick,
"Wilbur j. Duqette,
"Anselmo Rossi,
"Louis San Miguel,
"Ashley c. Barnett,
"William j. Pruneau,
"Archie Glen Russell.
"Our address is Battery G, 302d Field
Artillery, Camp Devens, Aver, Mass.
Please see that this is published in the
Montpelier paper. We also thank the
ocal exemption board"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
MUST PAY JUDGMENT.
Close Jail Execution Issued Against
Poultney Woman.

Rutland Sept. ia close Jail execu-
tion calling for the payment of nearly
S400 was issued by Judge Stanley c. Will
son yesterday afternoon in Rutland coun-
ty court in the case of Mrs. Mary Z.
Williams against Mrs. Eleanor F. Farm
er of Poultney, the plaintiff having been
awarded $3.50 damages and costs. The
court yesterday morning filed a finding
Of fact which held that Mrs Williams
had been damaged to this extent. The
plaintiff claimed a serious nervous con-
dition because Of names she had been
called by Mrs Farmer, who will be
forced to go to jail unless she pays
the bill
Two divorces were granted yesterday.
Elizabeth 5. DOYLE was given a decree
against Charles p. Doyle on the grounds
of desertion and the petitioner was given
the right to resume her maiden name
A bin was granted to Rose L. McLaugh-
lin against John Mclaughlin on the
grounds Of desertion and the petitioner
in this case was given the right to re-
sumo her maiden name. Attorney w
H. Botsford appeared for Mrs McLaugh-
lin
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
NO FLOUR FAMINE.
Alarmist Reports Are Without Founda-
tion.

New York, Sept. l5.--Alarmist re.
ports of the possibility of flour famine
in the east are without foundation, ac-
cording to statements made here last
night by Julius H. Barnes, president of
the food administration grain corpor-
alton and James f. Bell, general chair.
man of the milling division Of the food
administration.
Mills at Minneapolis are running now
almost at full capacity Mr. Barnes
said, while mills drawing supplies from
the northwest by way of the Great Lakes
will get their full quota after this week.
Mills in the southeast and central west
are operating on a normal basis, he de-
clared.
"The tide of -four is turning TO the
east and will soon be up on us" Mr..
Barnes said. Total receipts in New
York yesterday were $4,000 barrels and
it requires only some 25,000 TO supply
this city. The food administration has
10000 barrels in New York for sale to
local bakers.
81 can say positively that there viii be
no -four famine in New York. Further,
we shall take from the current -four
moving through here for export, sufi
cient supplies to meet all needs If do
nestle shipments are not adequate"
Mr.. Barnes declared the vast majority
of growers realize that the price fixed
by the government is not only fair but
generous He explained that farmers IN
The northwest who ordinarily have
rushed their crops to market at the earli-
est possible moment in the fear the price
might decline, now understand there is
no such danger and are taking advantage
If the fine weather to do their fall plow
ng.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
A Mail Carrier Is Not the Only One Who
Has to Keep on Delivering.

In the September American Magazine,
Sid says:
1--WE were talking about young man
here in New York. Said one: III tell
you why that chap is such wonder.
The minute he winds up one big job he
goes after another. He wastes no time
patting himself on the back for past
achievements. When he finishes putting
something over he turns around and says
to himself in regard to his own perform
ance--"Oh, that wasn't much. / have
got to beat that Now / must get to
work and really do something" Then
he pitches into fresh job as if he had
never accomplished thing in his life
In other words, you have not only
got to do good work, but you have got
to repeat and keep on repeating if you
want the world to continue to respect
you.
"The other day famous author was
telling me how he felt when his first
story was accepted. He said that within
a few minutes the thought flashed across
his mind that he could not stop--but
must 60 on. One good story must be fol-
lowed by another and another and anoth- |
er-else his reputation would die and he |
would be Inundated. He said that the |
feeling was not exactly comfortable
that the prospect was in a way terrible
Being successful he said lis not easy |
The successful man advertises to the
world that he can do certain things well |
and he must go on making good or
back off the map. It's a great sensation,
a great experience-worth almost any
it isn't snap.
1T is the same way in business. The
salesman who sets a high mark has to
90 right out and beat that mark or
suffer by comparison with his own rec
ord He can't sit down in rocking chair
and devote the rest Of his life to receiv-
ing congratulations.
Have YOU ever sat in restaurant and
your job with that of wait
r.? Try it some time. No matter what
your work is, ] am sure you will see the
point II You watch the waiter ana think
low exactly his job typifies yours. Take,
-or example, my iob-that Of an editor.
An editors job is exactly like that Of
waiter. He has TO 60 and get something
rood and bring it in. And after he has ,
brought it in he has to 90 right out and
,et something more and bring that in.
The minute be sits down OF stops to talk
with the guests, he ceases
o give as good service as before Then
he guest who praised him a moment
go begins to growl. And 50, almost i'm E
nediately, he has turned from a good 2
eryant into a poor one.
This fits any line Of human activity. \
continuous performances is what Is :
-antsd. Nothing else counts y
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
Vermont's Grand List In
creased S37,001.38 Dur
ing the Year
RUTLAND COUNT
LEADS THIS FATE
Washington Co.'S y Third,
Though Gloss Pressed
by W. lsor

Deputy State Treasurer Thomas II.
Cave is figuring the 20 per cent of the
grand lists of the different towns in the
state in preparation for sending notices
to the several towns of the amount
which each town will have to pay on the
20 per cent direct state tax as enacted
by the last session of the legislation.
This is payable on or before Nov. and
the notices will be mailed from the treas
urer's Office Sept 90, so that they will
reach the different towns the first day
of October and give full month in which
they can be paid.
In his work Mr.. Cave finds that the
grand lists in every county have in
creased since last year, although it is
true that some of the towns in different
counties have decreased from that of
1916. The comparison by counties fol-
lows.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
SANK EIGHT SUBMARINES.
British Navy's Success Recently is Re.
counted

London, Sept. Histories of some re-
cent successes of the British navy against
German submarines were given to the
public last night in series of brief
descriptions of eight encounters in which
eight, and possibly nine, U.boats were
accounted for. These eight sea battle
pictures were selected so as to cover
practically the whole ground of anti
submarine activities.
In one case there was battle between
an auxiliary cruiser and a submarine,
in another an engagement between sea-
plane and submarine, then battle be-
tween two submarines in which the Brit
ish submarine captain proved himself the
better man and finally two tales of sue
cesses of armed merchantmen against
the emmy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
MONTPELIER DISSATISFIED
City Council Seeks New. Franchise Agree
ment With Traction Company.

At a special meeting Of the Montpelier
city council last evening it was decided
that the council, with the city attorney.
act as committee TO make an effort 20
secure from the traction company an
amendment to the proposed franchise
with the view Of placing il in shape 80
that it will harmonic with the franchise
in Barre which still has some time to
run. to the end that Montpelier wiz have
something BY which TO regulate the op-
Grafton az cars in this CITY. which in the
opinion of the city attorney does not ex-
ist at the present time In his opinion
the present franchise expired July ] ard
the traction company j. operating with
rut authority in the streets Of Montpe-
.ier A meeting viii b held next week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
KOFTHE TOWN

David Welch was able 10 be downtown
to-day, after having been confined to his
home on Washington street during the
past few weeks on account Of illness.
Mrs. o. II Hale left this morning for
Hanover. y. II. where She viii spend a
few days with friends
Mr.. and Mrs d. J. Morse returned last
evening from New York. where they have
been spending the past few DAYS They
we're accompanied % New York hv their
daughter. Mis- Cieora Morse. and hv
Miss Grace Barclay, who win enroll IN
one Of the large musical schools in New
York
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
TALK OFTHE TOWN

T. j. O'Neil of Waterbury was among
the business visitors in the city yester.
day.
The new shirt factory on Church
street expects to begin operations next
week and those wishing employment
should see Mr.. Bernard Monday morn
ing.
Wallace B. Dufur Of South Main
street has returned from Claremont, n.
H., where, with Karl Forsell, he has
been playing with the Claremont band
at the county fair for a few days.
Raymond Diemer an east hin farmer,
had the good fortune to recover a purse
containing SIS while working in his corn
field yesterday. On the day previous,
the farmer returned home at nightfall to
discover the loss Of his purse. A careful
search about the farmyard did not dis
close any signs Of the missing money,
but on the following day he resolved 10
keep an eye single among the corn
stalks and was rewarded for his vigi-
lance by finding the purse intact.
War library week is to be observed az
the Aldrich public library, beginning
sept. IS, and all persons interested in
toward a fund to be used
in buying good literature for the soldiers
are asked TO leave their donations there
Golfers % the Barre club and the
Montpelier Country club viii meet on
the course Of the latter this afternoon
for the last interclub match of the sea
son While the match i undfr yrav
woman golfers Of the Meadow Brook
club and the Barre club viii engage in a ]
friendly contest on the Barre links.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
Meeting of Vermont Ayrshire Club.

The Vermont Ayrshire club is to meet
with Mrs f. d. Earkhardt at West Ber-
lin, Sept. IS. Admirers and breeders Of
Ayrshires are cordially invited to attend.
The feature is a basket picnic, for which
hot coffee will be provided. Speeches in
clude William Hunter of Grimsby. Ont,
breeding judge and importer Of Ayr
shires; c. NJ. Winslow Of Brandon, secre-
tary-treasurer of the Ayrshire Breeders
associations; c. L. Birmingham Of Fort
Atkinson, Wis. associate editor Of
Hoods Dairyman, and J. B. Estee of
Montpelier, president of the Vermont
state fair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
DEATH OF ORLANDO KNAPP
Long Time Resident of North Montpelier
Died Last Evening.

Orlando Knapp, a longtime resident
Of North Montpelier, passed away at his
home in that place last evening the end
following a long illness. Near relatives
surviving are his wife and his sister.
Mrs George Sargent Of Montpelier Mr.
Knapp was born IN North Montpelier 20
years ago and except for a few years
residence in Florida. where be was en-
gagged in business, he always made his
home in the town Of his birth. The de-
ceased was a member Of the Masonic
lodge Of North Montpelier.
Funeral services viii Be held az the
house Sunday afternoon At o'clock.
Rev A. " Hewitt, pastor Of the Plain
feld Methodist church. Officiating and in
.erment Is % b. made IN Plainfeld
Frends are requested 70 omit foWerA
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
Made Slight a Advance Last
Night East of
Westhoek
AND IMPROVED
THEIR POSITION
A German Counter-Attack
Northeast of st. Julien
Was Dispersed

London, Sept. l5.-British troops last
night made a slight advance on the Bel
gian front each of Westhoek and i'm
proved their position, according to the
British official statement to-day. A strong
German detachment, which attempted TO
regain the ground captured by the Brit
ish earlier in the day northeast of st.
Julien, was dispersed by artillery fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
PROBABLY TOTAL LOSS.
American Schooner Robert A. Snyder
Ran Aground

An Atlantic port, Sept. l5.--The
American schooner Robert A. Snyder ran
aground near here yesterday. The crew
of seven were brought here, They said
that the vessel would probably be to-
tai loss.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
LEFT ENGLAND
FOR HIS HOME
Swedish Minister Wrangel
Is Said to Be on Leave
of Absence
HAD CONFERENCE
WITH LORD CECIL
Matter Discussed Presuma-
bly, Was Swedish-Argen-
tinian Disclosures

London, Sept. l5.-Count A. Wrangel,
the Swedish minister 10 Great Britain,
and Countess Wrangel left London to.
day for the continent on few weeks
leave of absence. Count Wrangel yes
terday had long conference with Lord
Cecil Roberts, the British under secreta-
ry Of foreign affairs, presumably on the
subject of the Swedish. Argentinian dis.
closures.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
KORNILOFF HAS
NOT SURRENDERED
He Retains Some Striking Battalions and
Considerable Number of De-
tachments.

Petrograd, Sept. Ia, 8 p. m.-The As
sociated Press has been officially in
formed that Korniloff has not yet sur
rendered. Still faithful to him are some
of the striking battalions and also con.
siderable number of detachments of
Tekke Turcomans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-09-15
CALL on BANKS.
Made BY Government for Statement en-
Sept. II.

Washington. j. G., Sept l5.-The
comptroller of the currency to-day Is
sued a call for the condition Of an the
national banks Of the United States
al the close Of business Tuesday, Sept.
IL
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-11-01
AT DREAM TONIGHT.

Tonight3 show Is a big Mutual Masterpiece produced by the famous Thanhouser Players, featuring Bert Delaney and Marion Swayner in ''The Net" a story of the sea, full of mystery and rcplete with start ling and thrilling situations. Most of the scenes being taken among the Everlade5 and along the coast of Florida Under instructions from the Internal Revenue Depart mont War Tax of three cents on all adults and one cent on all child rens tickets has to be collected and remitted to D. J. Williams, collector of Revenue. Tacoma. Wash, at the end of each month commencing November 1st, 1917 is forced to raise the price of admission to thir- ty cents on all adults admissions. Nc increase will be made in the price of children's tickets. Com mencng Wednesday, Nov. 7th the 1St Episode of "The Iron Claw" will begin. Don't miss it.