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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
IN DEFENSE OF CONSCIENCE
published by Request


These are days of perplexity. The
question of what is best for national
welfare is a most vital one. The ques-
ton of what is best for the common
welfare of humanity is both more vital
and bigger No man lives who can an
swer either of these questions with
finality. Could they be answered dog
matically and categorically they would
cease to be questions. No man could
be quite honest in the discharge of the
responsibility involved in an attempt
to answer these questions who goes
further than a statement of opinion
with assigned reasons. Any attempt
at more than this involves the trans
gression of other mems rights not
only in matters of opinion, but also in
matters of conscience.
Even those who are charged with
the official responsibility to work out
and offer solutions to these questions
are bound to observe the principles
involved. Either we have made mis-
take, a grave mistake, in proceeding
upon the theory that democratic
form of government is desirable, and
practicable, and that the people can
and ought to conduct their own gov
eminent, or we must preserve and pro-
tect the liberties of honest minorities
in a discussion of problems, in the ex-
preston of opinion, and in all legiti-
mate efforts to bring about such
changes as they conscientiously be-
lieve necessary for the public welfare
Nothing is clearer than this in the
light of history, which records one
movement after another by which
changes have been wrought, through
the increase of minorities to major
tiles and the reduction of majorities
to minorities.
We need to observe constantly the
distinction between the obedience to
law and the approval OF policy. A pol
icy which may be fundamentally
wrong may be consistently but con-
scientionsly opposed as a policy, while
its requirements, cast in form of con-
crete laws, must be fully and Loyalty
met, until such time as change of pol
icy suspends or abrogates its laws.
Unless freedom of conscience, free
dom of thought, and freedom of
speech are protected, and preserved
under such circumstances, government
must degenerate into a dictorship and
the spirit of democracy must perish
This is manifestly true in the time OF
war as well as peace, and, If any diff
ference is to be made, the protection
and preservation of this liberty in the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
COMMERCIAL CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, September 10th.

All members are urgently request
ed to attend this melting as there are
matters of vital Importance to come
up which will prove interesting to
each individual member.
]. H. Hickman,
Secretary.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
BARGAIN OF A LIFE TIME

We have on hand near Wa-Keeney
a slightly used, upright piano. Will
sacrifice for quick sale to avoid re-
shipping. Cash, time or trade. Write
W. W. Kimball Company, Manufac-
lures, Topeka, Kansas. Adv. 27 3t..
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-09-06
F. z Sullivan

The well known eyesight special
list will be at the American Hotel in
Wa-Keeney, Tuesday, September 18th.
Adv. %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
H1RDWICK

Miss Emily kull was a visitor in Bur
lington the first OF the week.
y b. Howieson has gone to Springfield,
where he has employment.
c. W. Daniel went the latter part of
last week TO Springfield, Mass, where he
has secured work.
J. II, Clark left yesterday on an ex
tended business trip to Detroit, Mich, in
regard to auto business.
Miss Marguerite Davis is spending the
holiday vacation with her parents in
Springfield, Mass.
School in the grades and the academy
close tomorrow for a vacation of two
weeks.
Dr. o. f. Hanford has been on the sick
list this week
Johnny Williams of Bellows Falls ar
rived home yesterday morning for a
visit.
The thermometer has been lowering
around most any mark the past week,
but yesterday morning it went beyond
lowering, registering as low as b degrees
in several sections of the town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
MIDDLESEX
p. b. Daniels of Randolph was rece

p. b. Daniels of Randolph was recent
visitor at l.. c. Jones'.
Arthur Buck of Berlin visited his
brother, James Buck, and family the lat
ter part of the week.
Mrs. A. O. Bailey returned Monday
from weeks visit in White River june
tion.
Mrs. Hewitt, who has been at A. o.
Bailey's the past two weeks, has re-
turned to her home in Berlin.
A teachers meeting, conducted by
Supt w. B. Lance, will be held in the
village school building Friday afternoon.
Program as follows: Demonstration of
number work in third grade, Miss Ethel
Berry, primary teacher at Middlesex;
discussion; practical Teaching of Eng
lish and Literature" Mrs. Ruthanna
Story, teacher of English in junior high
school, Plainfeld; discussion; "The
Problem Method of Teaching" Miss Clara
l.. Robinson, teacher in the training class
at Montpelier seminary; discussion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13

Our dcstroyers and scout ships are
waiting for the sudden attack or the
deadly torpedo--the watch on the At
lantic are ON the lookout for the first
indication Of hidden dangcr-it's a
fight for life. For those leading a quiet
life at home it is often the unexpected
that happens. 1t may be that we are
mysteriously attacked by pain in our
back or limbs.
Backache of any kind is often caused
by kidney disorder, which means that
the kidneys are not working properly
Poisonous matter and uric acid accumu.
late within the body in great abund.
ance, overworking the sick kidneys;
hence the congestion of blood causes
backache in the same manner as
similar congestion in the head causes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
TOPSHAM

Mrs. Leon Mason is i'll with tonsilitis
at the home of Mrs. Mary Mason
Myron Powers was home from his
work at Newbury over Saturday night
j. c. Lang was recent business visit
or at Wells River.
2. j. Mcnamara was at South Barre
last Saturday.
Joe Powers has finished work for Lee
Hood at Hartland, and has engaged To
work for George Mcclure of Bradford
this winter
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith of Corinth
were Sunday guests at the home of
George Hood
Rev. j. c. Wright is slowly recovering
from his recent Illness
Mrs. Rose Andross is on the sick list.
Nelson Bailey of Wells River was in
town last Thursday.
Gerald Powers shows a slight improve
ment during the past week.
Word has been received from D. c.
Mckay of his safe arrival at Quincy
Mass, and that they are nearly settled
in their new home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
CABOT

AT the annual business meeting OF the
Congregational church last Friday, the
following officers were elected for 1918
nearly all being reelected Moderator
Charles AUSTIN clerk, +. ID. Waldo;
treasurer, Mrs. Leila Blodgett; trustee
b. G. Rogers solicitor, Mrs. Maria Dow;
auditors, +. j. Rogers, L. W. Burbank;
,ishers. A. C. Ainsworth, Carroll Hough'
ton; prudential committee, Pliny Smith;
ministerial committee NJ. |. Wheeler, i,
j. Rogers, A. NJ Hodgdon; musical com
mittee, Mrs. NJ. w. Hale, Mrs. Cary
Smith Pliny Smith; memorial commit
tee, Mrs. Chester Walker. c. ii. Austin
was elected to serve as deacon in place
of one whose term of service had expired,
New Years dinner committee, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pliny Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Nj. |.
Wheeler. Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Waldo. 1t
was voted to keep up the custom OF the
every member canvass. A new plan was
also adopted, to all sit down to the New
Years dinner and remain there during
the rollcall and reading of memorials, in
stead of going up into the audience room,
as has been the custom. Another plan
was put in motion to see II the two
churches would unite in worship during
the winter months from Jan. /, to May
|, alternating. A committee of three
was appointed to cooperate with com
mittee of the NJ f. church and make
plans for future worship, Rev. NJ. w.
Hale, Arthur Hodgdon, Mrs Sallie Ly-
ford, Pliny Smith. After electing this
committee, the meeting adjourned until
Jan. / at 1890 a. m.
The Red Cross Christmas sale and en-
tertanment last Friday afternoon and
evening was big success financially.
The vestry was decorated with the ma
tional colors, as were the booths where
all kinds of articles were disposed of.
The mystery booth drew the patronage
of the younger ones. The attendance
and sales far exceeded the expectations
of all taking part. Several songs were
well rendered A reading by Miss Barber
was we'll appreciated. The most unique
feature of the program was song by
the coIored trio, which was pleasing to
an "Old- Fashioned Song" which was
loudly applauded. Nearly all the ar
ticles, freely given, were disposed of. The
net proceeds amounted to $685.
Last week the Red Cross shipped so
worth of knitted goods, consisting of
sweaters, hose and wristers Forty
Christmas bags, well filed, were included.
There is big call for more knit goods.
Cabot Red Cross society now numbers
3l7.
Red Cross meeting next Friday after !
noon at their rooms as usual.
There will not be any chicken pie sup.
per at the Congregational church on |
Christmas evening, as has been the Gus !
tom for many years. There will be a
Christmas tree and entertainment by the
children and young people, as usual.
II. Fl. Foster and Mrs. T. p. Walbridge
were in Calais Wednesday to attend the
funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Warner
Lawson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
CROTON

DR.. n A. Caldwell was a business vis-
itor in st. Johnsbury ON Tuesday.
Mrs. j. T. Darling and Miss Celia
Vance, her granddaughter, were in
Woodsville, \. H., Friday.
NJ. D. Coffrn and Harry Chamberlin,
who are attending court, Were at their
homes here over Sunday,
A son was born Saturday evening to
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. McAllister of South
Ryegate, at the home of Mrs, McAllis-
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. WEIGH.
Mrs H. T. Raymond of Mortified is as
sisting in caring for the mother and child.
Mrs Zellis Tenney and two children
returned to Springfield, Mass, Saturday
after two weeks visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Dennis.
Mr. and Mrs. w. C. Chamberln and
children were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
j. I. Darling Sunday.
Mrs. H. L. Tillotson was business
visitor in Barre Tuesday.
Judge f, NJ. Harvey of Montpelier,
Jesse Bailey of Newbury and II. B.
White of Topsham were in town Tues
day to attend the commissioners meet.
ing on the estate OF the late John i.
Hatch.
All those interested in the welfare of
the boys at the front are cordially invit-
ed to attend social with novel and in
teresting features of entertainment to
be held at the Knights of Pythias hall
Tuesday evening. Dec 49, The entire
proceeds are to go to our local Red Cross.
There will be a short musical program
and drill by the boy scouts, Rev, f. w.
Lewis, scoutmaster, A surprise sale
which will interest the children as well
as their elders. You may rest assured
each article is new and well worth the
price paid for it. Ice cream and few
other desirable articles will be on sale. |
An admission of l5c for adults and Zoe |
for children over five years will be |
charged, which will include refreshments
Of sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee. |
After the program is concluded games |
will be in order. Everybody come and
help worthy cause.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

When you're fifty. your body begins to ereak
little at the hinges. Motion is more slow
and deliberate. Not so young as / used to
BE-" is a frequent and unwelcome thought.
Certain bodily functions upon which good
health and good spirits SO much depend. are
impaired. The weak spot Is generally the
bladder. Unpleasant symptoms show them
selves. Painful and annoying complications
in other organs arise. This is particularly
true with elderly people. If you only know
how, this trouble can be obviated.
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL Haarie.n
Oil has been relieving the inconvenience and
pain due TO advancing years. 1t is a standard,
old-time home remedy. and needs no introduce
ton. 1t rs now put up in odorless. tasteless
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
A Woman's Vocation.

One of our modern writers has said:
"A woman is as efficient in business as a
man--when she is"
The reason why sometimes she is not
so efficient is that her health may fail.
But the wise business woman knows
now what to do when attacked by the
ailments peculiar to the so-called weak
err SEX" That greatest of all remedies
for woman's ills, Lydia 4. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, has been freeing
women from such ailments for forty
years. Try it, if you suffer from such an
ailment, and insure your competency and
efficiency in the. business world.-Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
Junior High School Notes.

All the teachers except Miss Bartlett
spent the Thanksgiving recess at their
homes
Lois Witham, 10, and Edith, 30, spent
the vacation at Lisbon, n. II.
The boys of the third and fourth years
are making two l0-foot tables for the
main room to be used for reading and
lunch tables.
Several have been absent during the
past week owing to illness.
A new case of victrola records has been
received from the state.
Prin Mayo has been appointed town
director for the working boys reserve,
L. 5. A. The reserve is a national organ
ization which is endeavoring to enroll all
boys between the ages of 10 and 2l who
have worked on farms or in other indus
tries which are of vital Importance to the
nation, and to enroll all who can work
during the coming vacations. The town
director will see all who are qualified be-
fore the first of January,
A promenade is to be given Friday
evening, Dec. Ia. by the pupils for the
benefit of the Red Cross and skating
rink.
Each boy of the two upper classes is
TO act dS COW tester lot one HeTu OF cows
during the coming year. Only those
herds which are not in the local associa-
tion are to be taken. Official herd record
books have been supplied by County
Agent Abbott.
Junior Red Cross has been formed
in which the junior high school and the
grades combined: President, Pauline
Burbank; vice president, Annie Beaton;
secretary. Olive Smith: treasurer. Mr..
Mayo Considerable work has already
been done for the Red Cross by the pu-
pills. including over 80 scrap books, so
trench candles, etc.
Miss Hudson's and Miss BARRIERS pu-
pills are to give an entertainment Mon
day evening, the 18th, with the following
program: Song. The School Room by
the school; recitation. -"When Pa Begins
to Shave" Sidney 0sgood; dialogue. The
First Thanksgiving. school: the nation
al flag drill. school. recitation. The
Pickanniny,' Clarence Hale: "Cinderel-
la" first scene. Cinderella's home: song.
How to Make Shoe, primary school |
Cinderella" second scene. the kitchen. /
Cinderella sitting in the corner bv the /
fireplace: selection on victrola: "Cinder- |
ella" third scene. the ballroom. full Of /
guests. Cinderella enters; selection. vic !
trols; Cinderella. fourth scene. the hall /
of Cinderellas home reconciliation be 1
tween mother daughter and Cinderella: /
song. America school The proceeds 4
are to he divided between the two rooms
and used for extras which will aid in
their work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
WHERE THE DANGER LIES
How Best to Avoid lt-Facts
Everybody Ought
to Know

The great danger in colds at this sea
SON of the year is that they often lead To
pneumonia and other serious diseases
The moment you begin to take patent
medicines and so-called cough cures,
the majority of which depend on nerve.
deadening drugs for their effect, you
weaken the body.
That takes away the vital force neces-
sary TO ward off disease, and the grip
and pneumonia germs develop, and be-
cause the body is weakened is why pneu'
monia is so often fatal.
Father Johns Medicine is not patent
medicine, and is guaranteed not To con-
tain alcohol or dangerous drugs. 1t has
had 80 years of success for colds, coughs,
and as strength and flesh builder.-Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
RANDOLPH
Singer Sewing Machine Co.'s Agent Ac-
cused of Embedding.

Mr.. Gray who has been living in the
house Of Mrs. G.. L. Spear since last sum.
mer, was arrested this week ON charge
OF embezzlcment from the Singer Sewing
Machine Co., for whom he had been at
work for the last few months. II was
charged that he had taken nearly $500 OF
the company's funds, and he was taken
to Chelsea this week to await trial, after
being confined in the lookup here over
night, Mr., Gray and family moved here
last summer and since that time have
been in the house of Mrs. Spear, and she
has boarded them. Since his absence the
family is without resources and is for
the present being helped
Wednesday morning was the coolest of
the season, the mercury dropping to 30
degrees below in many places and reg
istering 20 in nearly every other locality.
The regular meeting of Fern Rebekah
lodge was held Tuesday evening when,
in addition to other business, there was
nomination of officers for the coming
year. The next meeting, which falls on
Christmas night, is the annual election
when all the reports for the year will be
presented.
j. +. Lamson, who has been working
in the store of the A. & p. company, has
been obliged to give up on account of his
health and is for the present at his home
Nj. NJ. Wilson, who is one of the con
servation committee from this place had
some sugar arrive in town Wednesday,
which relieved the condition somewhat.
This was placed in the stores of +. A.
Morse, j. b. Adams and the Half Century
company; and all who wished could pro-
cure a card at the store of V. S. Grant
which would entitle them to two and
one-half pounds at time, and the card
was left with the grocer TO show the
amount purchased and the date of the
same. This method was used so as to
prevent several from the same family
applying for more than their portion.
Mrs. Abner Trask of Gaysvlle came
Wednesday and went to the sanatorium
to call upon Mrs. Newell, who is there re
covering from late surgical operation
which was very serious.
Mrs. Wales Bass has returned from
Bolton, where she went to attend the |
funeral of her brother, Edward Cullen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fairbanks and chill |
dren of Hyde Park, Mass, came Tuesday |
night to remain till Sunday with Mrs. |
Edna Fairbanks of Weston street
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
CRANITEVILLE
Michael A. Corbett, Long Time Resident
Here, Died in Boston Hospital

W. ii. Miles is in receipt of letter
stating that Michael A. Corbett died in
Boston hospital Monday, Dec. 10. Mr..
Corbett was long. time resident of
Granitevile, having come here daring the
early stages of the development of the
quarrying industry At one time he was
proprietor of a general store and latterly
became connected with the local market.
He took a keen interest in town affairs
and for several years was member of
the board of school directors. Last year
he went to Boston to make his home
with his sister for short time, but, his
health failing, he did not return here to
take up his duties. Genuine sorrow for
the death of Mr.. Corbett is felt through
out Barre Town, for he was one of the
best known men in this vicinity, espe-
cially to those in need of a friend. He
was a man who devoted his life to the
service of Others and he leaves many
friends to mourn his loss.
Richard Belanger and Amos Gagne
have been qualified for aviation service
and have been called to Albany, N. Y.
Andrew Crawford has returned to his
Woih mere, HaFinB spent Se'ciai hioh'hs
at his former home in Leeds, p. Q.
The funeral of Murdo Mclnnes, who
was killed on the Z. l.. Smith quarry
Thursday, Dec. 6, was held Sunday at
p. m. at the Presbyterian church, Rev.
j. f. Plainfield officiating. The bearers
were NJ, ID. McInnes, A. A. Mcleod, A. r.
Mcleod John Murray, A. A. Stewart
and Malcolm MeInnes The interment
was in the Wilson cemetery. Those who
attended. the funeral ,from out of town
were Mrs. Murdo McAuley of Springfield,
p. O., sister; and Malcolm ID. McInnes
of Boston, cousin of the deceased. The
list of flowers: Asters, E. l.. Smith Co,
and carnations from Misses May and |
Mary Mclver and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. w. |
Churchill. The entire community ex- |
tends heartfelt sympathy to the sorrow
ing family in the loss of their loved one,
Card of Thanks.
We wish to thank all our friends and !
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13

capsules These are easier and more pleasant
to take than the oil in bottles.
Each capsule contains about one dose OF hve
drops Take them Just like you would any
pill, with a small swallow of water They
soak into the system and throw off the poi
sons which are making you old before your
time They viii quickly relieve those stiffened
joints, that backaehe. rheumatism, lumbago,
sciatica gall-stones, gravel. "brick-dust etc
They effective remedy for all diseases
OF the bladder, kidney, liver, stomach and
allied organs.
Go to your druggist to-day and get box OF
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Money
refunded II they do not help you. Three sizes;
GOLD MEDAL are the pure, original imported
Haarom Oil Capsules. Accept no substitutes
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
CABOT.

The following is the average for the
Cabot Cow Testing association for the
year ending Dec. II, 1917: Average num-
Der of cows. 4oS; milk, 1912 pounds:
average test, AL butter fat, ESQ
pounds; value at 49c, Sl06S2: cost
roughage, $2l.57; cost grain, $500: to-
tai cost, S49.77; profit S57.05. S. A.
Chandler, tester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13

Yesterday mornings temperature Of
% below zero was the lowest of the sea
son thus far. The sheds of the Wood
bury Granite Co. were not opened for
work all day.
Daniel Lille Relief corps at its annual
meeting Tuesday evening elected the fol
lowing officers, who, with the appointive
offices to be announced later, will be in
stalled in January: Mrs. w. II. Arnold,
president; Mrs. w. r. Rogers, senior
vice presidents Miss Abbie Whitcomb,
junior vice president; Miss Mae Savage
treasurer Mrs. Julia Whitcomb, chap
lain Mrs. G. w. Newton, conductor;
Mrs. o, n Barrows, guard; Mrs Charles
BatcheIder and Mrs. c. 0. Spaulding were
elected delegates to the state encamp-
ment; Mrs. +. A. Edmunds and Mrs.
+. c. Mcintyre, alternates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13

neighbors for their kindness and help to
us in the sad loss of our dear loved one,
also Principal Jackson for his Kindness
to my daughter, Miss Eta.
Mrs. Murdo Mclnnes and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm McAuley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Murdo McAulay,
Mrs Mary Mclnnes and son,
Miss Katherine Smith,
Malcolm d. McInnes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
BETHEL
Mayor-Elect Creamer of Lynn, Mass, a
Former Resident of Bethel.

Walter Fl. Dreamer, who last Tuesday
was elected mayor of Lynn, Mass, by a
large majority, lived here several years
about rs years ago, as superintendent
and manager of the Bethel Shoe Co. He
was a prominent Democrat and was a
delegate Pom Vermont to the national
convention of 1896. He is a member of
the constitutional convention of Massa
chusetts and made a good run for Con-
gress few years ago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
BE PREPARED!

The latest and most effective means
of overcoming this trouble, is to eat
sparingly of meat, drink plenty of
water between meals and take single
An-u-ric tablet before each meal for
while, or until recovered
Simply ask your favorite druggist for
Anuric, double strength. In tablets, 6Oc.
II you have lumbago, rheumatism, govt,
dropsy, begin Immediately with this
newest discovery of DR.. Pierce, who is
Chief Medical Director of Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, N. Y.
Send 10 cents for trial package.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
CR4NITEVHLE

Regular meeting Il Maple Leaf camp.
No. Se2. Thursday evening. nec. ~. a.
: o'eioek sharp AT members are re-
que~ted to attend Ter order consul, A.
b. jenkins.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-13
Waiting for the Mysterious U-Boat

headache. You become nervous, despon-
dent, sick, feverish, irritable, have spots
appearing before the eyes, bags under
tho lids, and lack ambition to do things.