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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
CONCERT AT 8.
Dancing Will Follow Shortly Afterward
in Red Cross Benefit.

The stage is set for the Red Cross
benefit tonight and everything point:
to a measure of success that any affall
which has for its object the furtherinG
of Red Cross work really deserves. Ap
parentIy the decision to hold the Wilder
| Hill concert in the opera house has found
| favor with many who feared that accom-
modations at Rowland hall would be
overtaxed The sale of tickets contin-
ues brisk And in this connection it may
be said that tickets can be procured at
the box office in both the opera house
and the Rowland hall this evening. Tick
cts for the concert and dance are 81
per couple. For unescorted ladies, the
price is so cents, although gentlemen who
attend the concert and dance alone are
required to pay ST. or so cents for the
concert
To-day the following patronnesses for
the affair were announced: Barre, Mrs.
j. Ward Carver, Mrs. w. ID. Reid, Mrs
James Mackay, Mrs. John V. Rowen
Mrs S. H. jackson; Montpelier, Mrs.
#. NJ. Cory, Mrs. H. J. NJ. Jones, Mrs.
A. c. Blanchard Mrs. c. w. Scott. Mrs.
j b. Estee The concert will begin
promptly at o'clock and dancing in
Howland hall will follow the last num-
ber CAROLS singing orchestra is to as
sist in the concert and play for the dane
ing. The evenings program is given as
follows:
Overture. selected, orchestra; flute solo,
selected. G. II. Wilder; banjo. Mazurka
(Dovel, Mr.. Hill; "Invictus' Bruno
Huhn), Irene Wilder; harp and violin,
la, VILLA, from the Merry Widow, tbl
My Rose" tStewart and Loud, Mr.
and Mrs Hill Echoes D'Alsace" (Ru-
quoy) Mr.. Wilder and Mr.. Hill; darky
folk Characterization, "Hallelujah,'
written for Mrs. Hill by Nat Osborne, !
Mrs. Hill; Habanera from Carmen (B- |
zetl, Irene Wilder; selection, orchestra
Star Spangled Banner"
Unexpected good news awaited the !
benefit committee at its meeting this !
forenoon. when it was announced that |
an anonymous friend had donated a
quantity Of granuated sugar to be sold |
al the concert, the proceeds to go to she
Red Cross. Immediately the commit
tee hit upon a plan to dispose of the gift
bv auction and to that end il has been
divided into two-pound lots, each to be
sold to the highest bidder this evening
Dan A. Perry has consented TO mount
he auction block and the precious white
,ranules will then be offered to the pub
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
Herbert Kennison Taken to
the st. A'a?ns Hos
pital day
WAS INJUl 80 IN
FIG s WITH SON
The Latter 8 clares He In
tervenet 8 Protect a
Younger Brother

| st. Albans, Nov. 2l.Herbert Kenni-
son, Fairfax farmer, was brought to
the st. Albans hospital this afternoon for
treatment for injuries alleged to have
been inflicted by his son, Rodman Kenni-
son, aged 10, in an encounter at their
place in Fairfax last Sunday. The pa
tient has been in a state of coma most
of the time but his physician, DIR. F. II.
Phelps, said this morning that Kennison
could be aroused at times and that at
one time he knew his employer, Mr..
Quinlen.
Rodman Kennison was brought to the
county jail last night by Deputy Sheriff
George Rooney. The young man tells
the story of the encounter as follows:
On Sunday afternoon he and younger
brother, Leon, aged l3, were engaged in
making cider in their yard when the elder
Kennison came out of the house. The
latter, according to Rodman, told Leon
to hand him a stick which they had been
using in pounding the apples, the stick
being two feet long and an inch thick.
When the young boy handed his father
the stick the latter struck the boy over
the head several times. whereupon he
(Rodman) intervened. The father, ac-
cording to Rodman, then turned upon the
older boy and declared he would teach
him not to butt in" at the same time
emphasizing his remarks with vigorous
whacks over the head. Rodman then
struck his father several times with his
fist
Rodman then went into the house and
ne declares that his father came to sup
Der and that he tRodmanl and another
1rother, Vernon, went to house where
he latter was employed, they doing the
.hores there together after which they
vent to the home of their sister Mrs. p.
g. Tanner, near Buck Hollow. Rodman
tayed there all night and on Tuesday
eturned to his own home and there
net the deputy sheriff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
HEARD GOOD REPORTS.
Court Barre, Independent Order of For
esters, Entertained National Official

Foresters of this city, members of
Court Barre, No. 3,3l7. /. O. f., and a
large number of guests assembled in their
hall last evening to greet r, l.. Kinney
of New York, superintendent of field
work for New York and Vermont. Jo-
seph Kenney, chief ranger of the court,
acted as chairman of the meeting which
opened with an exhibition drill by the
| Companion Guards, an exhibition which
elected praise on all sides. Rev. W. J.
| NJ. Beattie, one of the oldest members
of the court, gave a very interesting talk
and he was followed by Mr.. Kinney, who
explained to the entire satisfaction of
every Forester present the new legsla-
tion enacted at the last supreme court
session held in Toronto, Ont, in Sep
tember.
The local Foresters. in declaring that
the new statutes are Just and fair to all
concerned, did not hesitate to make
known the fact that they stand pat to
protect the Foresters now in the trenches
and those who are expected to go later
All were also in favor of continuing the
reserve fund unimpaired SO that they can
claim that the organization is 100 per
cent sound.
Mr.. Kinney referred to the newly elect
eu supreme cnlel ranger w ~ iiuhttis
He congratulated the members on their
wise selection of Mr.. Hunter as their
leader and appealed to them to render
him their support in carrying on the
great work He referred to the fact that
the order has paid out since il came into
existence % million dollars; that in the
past wear over two millions went into the
pockets of living members, and that over
two millions were paid out in mortuary
benefits Speaking of the fraternal work
of the order he said that 400 members
have received treatment at the Foresters'
for tuberculosis, and that the
order is caring for, and educating more
than 500 orphans of deceased Foresters,
some of whom are in the Foresters' or
phan home while others are being cared
for by persons who receive monthly
grant of S. for each child. The monthly
grant is being sent to Barre for four or
Dhans, according to the speaker.
The officers of the local court predict
IN increase OF at least 30 members
through the visit of Mr. Kinney. Refresh
nents were served after the speechmak-
ng The present membership of Court
Barre is l79.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
SEES GERMAN PRISONERS.
Private James Devers of Barre Also
Hears the Big Guns.

Within sound Of the guns that arc
( blasting a path for the allies to Berlin
Private James Devers of h company
l03d L. 5. infantry writes an interesting
letter to Antonio Bianchi. his old employ.
er, the missive having been received this
morning. Private Devers was a tool.
sharpener in Barre and enlisted in the
lst Vermont regiment soon after the out
break Of the war. He says:
Dear friend Tony:
Did not receive your letter until yes
terday II followed me across the sea.
We had some trip. II took US nearly
one month 10 get here. Have had rides
in cattle boats and box cars We are
very near the front and can hear the
guns very plain. German prisoners come
through here every day You ought 10 he
thankful for the way You live over there.
The people here are just living and that
Is ell. They are glad TO see the Amer
leans coming over. We viii have to have
a lot of training vet and / do not think
we viii fight until spring Il would do
you good to be over here We sleep IN
what they call hillets, but 1t Is like the
haylofts Of Barre. and II rains every dav.
This would he a good place for Waco.
Tel him that I think he would ike this
fine Everybody has been broke for
month. ss We haven't had any pay for
two months. but We are going to get il
next week. Will De glad 10 see the L. :
4. acain-no France or England for me
VIII close now. hoping 10 ZEE you soon
with all kinds of luck to you and best
regards 10 the boys. Jim.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
TOTAL NEAR $4,000, 900.
Y. M. C A. War Drive Far Exceeds Ex-
pectations.

New York, Nov. 2l.--The national wal
work council of the Young Mems Chris
tian association announced last night
that the grand total of the nation wide
war fund campaign is $49,200,4ll. This
exceeds by nearly $l5,00OOO0 the $780,.
100000 goal set at the beginning of the
campaign on Nov. II.
President Wilson, on being informed
that the fund was greatly oyersubscribed
telegraphed congratulations to DIR, John
r. Mott, general secretary OF the coun-
ell.
my heartfelt congratulations on the
remarkable and gratifying results" the
presidents telegram read 81 think it is
a national blessing"
The eastern department, with head
quarters in this city, collected $20,09l,-
665, its quota was fixed at $l5,500,000.
The central department, with headquar
ters at Chicago, according to incomplete
returns, was second with SlS,3S0,733, so
far reported, as compared with a quota
of $l2,500,000.
The totals and the quotas for the 9TH
er departments are as follows
Northeastern, Boston, S6,36S ,o25, quota
S5 100000; western, San Francisco, ST.
733, 800, quota Sl,250,000; southeastern,
Dallas, $l,SS7 900, quota 81 100000;
southeastern, Atlanta, 81 ,207 ,5SS, quota
81 100000.
A. H. Whitford, national campaign di
rector, announced that the final figures
may exceed S50,000,0o0. He congratu-
lated the 100000 workers and declared
that the urgent appeal of George w.
Perkins, chairman OF the finance commit
tee, brought overwhelming results.
DR.. Mott, in his message to the pres
dent, said it IL ''the desire of our move
nent TO strengthen your hands in every
way in our power, in rendering larger
ind better service to the enlisted men Of |
,ur army and navy, and also the forces |
If the nations which have made common
,ause with us"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
RESENTS THE REFLECTION.
Gov. cornwel of West Virginia Writes
Gov. Mccall.

Charleston, W Va, Nov 2l.-Charac.
terizing the refusal Of Governor Mccall
Of Massachusetts TO honor his requisi.
tion for the return to Virginia for trial
Of John johnson. a negro. charged with
attacking a white girl in this city. as
constituting "A reflection upon the state
Of West Virginia. and shows a deplor.
able lack OF knowledge Of il end its peo-
pie" Governor John J. Cornwell late
yesterday made public letter which he
had written 10 the Massachusetts, execu-
tice. Previous to receiving Governor Ne.
Calls letter declining to honor the req
uisiton. Governor Cornweil had written
10 the Massachusetts, governor a person
al letter guaranteeing that no harm
should oome 10 johnson and declaring
there is absolutely no danger q John
sons being lynehed or otherwise mis-
treated
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
SAILING DELAYED.
TeutOnie Diplomats Had to Undergo Fur
ther Examination.

An Atlantic port, Nov. 2l.-Germar
and Austrian diplomats and consular
representatives from Asiatic countries
boarded a Norwegian steamship here
yesterday to return to their native conn.
tries under a safe conduct granted by
the allied governments.
The ship was TO have sailed yester
day, but was Unexpectedly held at her
pier by government authorities presum
ably TO complete an examination Of the
baggage Of the party. which. including
women and children, numbered GS. 1t
was expected the vessel would get away
to-day.
The members were driven to the pier
in automobiles with drawn curtains.
The departure from their hotels at
tracted a large crowd. the supposition
being that a wholesale arrest Of Germans
was in progress.
Baron Arthur Won Rosthorn. Austrian
minister to China. who was
given his passports when China declared
war, was a member Of the party.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
Congressman Lawrence
of Massachusetts a Sui
eide in New York
HAD SUFFERED FROM
| NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Had Recently Been Engaged
on Exemption Board at
No. Adams, Mass.

New York, Nov. 2l.--George p. Law
renee, former congressman from Massa
chusetts whose home was in North
Adams, jumped to his death to-day from
the eighth floor of the Hotel Belmont
He had been suffering from a nervous
breakdown and left note saying that
he could not stand the pressure any
longer. He asked that his friend, former
Senator w. Murray Crane of Massaehu-
setts, be notified
The dead congressman had been a
member of the exemption board at North
Adams, and Mr.. Crane said to-day that
the arduous duties had severely aggra-
waited nervous trouble A trip to At
lantic City appeared to have done little,
if any, good, and he was in a state of
nervous collapse when he returned here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
BAPTIST SALE RUSHING.
And Chicken-Pie Supper Was Literally
Patronized.

| The second annual sale conducted un
der the auspices of the Philathea class
of the Baptist church, which started yes
terday afternoon and will continue thi.
afternoon and evening, is proving to be q
success, exceeding all expectations, as a
large part of the stock of fancy work
and food was sold last night to eager
purchasers, who seemed anxious TO take
advantage of the opportunity to purchase
the articles.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
with flags and bunting, which gave a
charming effect to the booths and par
lors. AT the apron booth, where aprons
of all kinds were displayed business con-
tinued brisk throughout the evening, the
booth being presided over by Miss Pin
kie Lewis and Mrs. l.. II. Perry, The bag
booth was busy spot during the even
ing and was in charge of Mrs. Harland
Maxfield and by Mrs. +. A. Church,
while articles at the fancy work booth
in charge Of Mrs. Harry Bradley and Mrs.
Lewis Jones found many ready pur-
chasers. Mrs. G. +. Perry, Mrs. Byron
Wright and Mrs. b. L. Newcomb pre-
sided over the food booth, which was
thronged with purchasers during the
evening, while baby booth, an innova-
tion to the yearly sale, in charge of Miss
Ethel Parry and Mrs. w. F. Milne, at
tracted great deal of interest. A booth
Larkin goods was presided
over by Mrs. r. G. Rogers and proved
to be a busy spot most of the time.
A large number of people took advan
tage of the chicken-pie supper, which
was served in the vestry of the church
from to o'clock, the sum of $40 being
cleared on the supper.
great deal Of credit for the success
,f the affair is due committee in charge
IF Mrs. L. H. Perry, Miss Pinkie Lewis
md Mrs. Alden Grearson.
The sale loses this evening with
concert of musical numbers, readings and
/ panorama entitled, "Then and Now,
while a goodly supply of articles await
he purchasers this evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21

The second system of German defenses
captured by the British is known as the
Hindenburg support line. The British
took Venavis, Lameau wood, LaVacque-
re defenses known as the Welsh ridge,
and Ribecourt village and continued on
ward. Several thousand prisoners have
been taken.
The British fought their way through
Couillet wood and also captured the
whole German line west of Canal Du-
Nord to the Bapaume Cambria road.
LieutenantGeneral Sir Julian Bying is
in command of the attacking army.
large number of tanks moved for
ward in advance of the infantry when
the attack was opened and broke through
successive belts of German wire defenses
where they were of great depth and
strength
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
DIED WHILE ON VISIT.
willard Sprague, Elderly Resident OF
Williamstown.

Willard Sprague. one Of Williams
towns oldest residents. died very sud
denly yesterday Of heart failure Will,
calling at the home 81 neighbor, r. NJ
Jefords. and it was while be was talk
ing that the attack came. Mr.. Spragug
was S6 wears Of age and had been in his
usual health until the time of his death
His wife died last week Monday
The funeral viii Be held Thursday al !
=. m AZ the house. A moresextended no.
tioe of his life viii be published later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
STOP SHIPMENTS TO RUSSIA.
Until the Situation in That Country Is
Cleared Up.

Washington, ID. G., Nov. 2l.-No ship.
ments of supplies will be permitted "a
90 from the United States to Russia un.
I'll the situation in that country clears
The American government before allow
ing the export of goods already on the
docks wants TO know into whose hands
they will fall on their arrival
The cessation Of shipments Is tempo
nary only II a stable government Is
formed which the United State can rec
ornike. II the Bolsheviki gain control
and pursue their program calling for a
peace with Germany the embargo VIII Be
permanent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
STOLE $4,000 PAYROLL.
Bandits Hurled Red Pepper Into Eyes of
Factory Superintendent

Cleveland, O., Nov. 2l.--Hurling red
pepper into the eyes OF the factory SUI
perntendent, guarding the payroll, three
armed bandits early last night held up
two pay clerks at the Van Dorm Iron
Works Co, and escaped in an automobile
with between $4,000 and $4,000
At O'Clock last night County Detec-
tive Raeey of Ashtabula county notified
the Cleveland police department that
two men were seen and recognized speed
ing through Ashtabula county eastward
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
CLEWENCE4U'S AIN
IS TO BE VICTORY
Wouldn't Trust Germany's Signature to
Amy Expressed Desire to Enter
Society of the Nations
Again.

Paris, Tuesday.-The war aim of Pre-
mer Clemenenceau is to be victory, he
told the Chamber of Deputies to-day.
IF Germany tomorrow expressed a wish
TO enter into the society of nations,
would not agree" NJ. Clemenceau said,
for Germanys signature cannot be
trusted You ask what my war aims
are; my aim is victory
The Chamber of Deputies last evening
gave a vote of confidence to NJ. Clemen-
ceau by vote of AIS to 65.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
TO SPARE VENICE.
If Further Retreat of the Italians Be
comes Necessary.

Paris, Nov 2l.-Matin says the Aus
trians have agreed to spare Venice in
response TO an appeal from the Vatican
but says that all authority must be left in
the hands of the patriarch. Ii is certain,
the newspaper adds, that Venice will not
be defended in the event that further re-
treat OF the Italians becomes necessary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
GERMANS ADMIT LOSS
OF IMPORTANT POINTS
Marcoing and Graincourt Captured By
British and Parts of "Perma-
nently Established
Works."

Berlin, via London. Nov, 2l.--German
reserves checked the British in rear posi-
tions after ground had been gained by
the attackers, says to-day's official com
munication. The loss is announced of
Marcoing, Graincourt and portions of
the permanently established works.
The situation on the Italian front is
unchanged, the war office announces.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
GERMAN FORCES ROUTED.
And 1000 Were Taken Prisoners in East
Africa.

London. Nov. 2l.-Sustained pursuit of
the remaining German forces in German
East Africa, during which nearly 1000
prisoners We're captured, important posi-
tions occupied and the last heavy gun
remaining to the Germans in the colony
taken intact, is reported in an official
statement yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
PRISONERS CAPTURED
BY THE THOUSANDS
British Captured Venavis Lameau Wood,
Welsh Ridge and Ribecourt Village
Second System of Defense Was Won
by the Infantry And the Tanks

London, Nov 2The Hndenburg line has been broken to
depth of four five miles, the office The British
troops stomed the first system the ndenburg line defenses
the whole front between ST. Quentin and the Scarpe The
infantry and tanks and captured the second system of
defense mile beyond The attack begun yesterday by
the third There artillery preparation and the Ger
taken completely by surprise
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
MORE MEN CERTIFIED.
Eight From Orleans County and Three
From Bennington.

These men were cert flied to the sdm-
tant general to-day for federal military
service:
Orleans County.
Henry A. Bird, lrasburg; William T..
Bond. Newport Arthur L. Britch, East
Richford; IL Cameron, Glover; Ralph A.
Miles. Barton. Garry 1. Norton. Or
leans: Charles H. Tucott, Derby Line;
Harry q Wilder. East Charleston
Bennington County.
George J. Brown, Remington; George
+. Eldred. Bennington; Alfred " Elicit,
Bennington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21

Carl Burgess of the Montpelier road
has returned from Boston. where he has
been visiting during the past few DAYS
with friends While absent Mr. Burgess
enlisted in the naval reserves az Boston
and Is 81 present 81 his home, while
awaiting the call for duty.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-21
Orleans County.
ABOUT sa.6ss RAISED
In Barre for the Y. NJ. c. A. War work
Fund.

Dr. q g. Stickney, chairman of ths
campaign in Barre for raising money foe
the v ". G. A. war work fund. reportet
to -day that the total subscribed 70
-. .l3S24 10 which vii b. added about
$500 Whieh was subscribed AZ the
Spaulding school Most Of the subscriB-
tions excepting those a. the school have
been paid IN.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-03
Three More Recruits
Go From Ashland

Despite the passage of the con-
scription act, the young men of Ash
land are still coming forward to serve
their country's need.
Louis Schofield, grandson of Louis
Dennis, signed up Tuesday with Post
master Kaiser for enlistment in the
United States navy. AS soon as his
transportation arrives he will leave
for Portland to take his examination.
Oliver o. Morton of the firm OF
Morton & Son of the Ashland Mills
enlisted in the aviation section of the
United States army through Postmas-
ter Kaiser the first of the week and
left for Portland Tuesday evening to
take the preliminary examination.
e. e. Zimmerman, who makes his
home with o. B. Turner in Ashland,
is a U. S. army band reservist and
got orders to report at the Preside
in San Francisco He is employed
with the circus band of Al G Barnes
show and came up from Chico to set
tie up his affairs here before report
ing.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-03
Guardsmen MayM Make
Headquarters Here

The Woodburn company, which Is
guarding the Southern Pacific rail-
road in southern Oregon and whose
headquarters have been at Medford,
may change the headquarters to ASH
land, a request to that effect having
been filed by company officers. The
roomy armory with fine lodging and
cooking facilities here is a big factor
in the desire for the change, and the
fact that this be ng a division point,
better connections for the relief for
the detachments on guard duty would
he afforded, also cuts a big figure.
Superior advantages of Ashland for
entertainment of the boys, the park,
two natatoriums, ETC., make the pos
siblity of the move to Ashland well
coined by the soldiers, who have al
ready made many friends in the city.
The boys are from the best homes of
Marion county and a fine bunch OF
young fellows whom Ashland should
and would be glad to entertain.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-05-03
Bows Work Reserve
To Be Organized

In order that proper steps may be
taken to conserve the food supply Of
the nation the United States depart
ment of labor Saturday sent a tele-
gram to Governor Withycombe ask
ing his cooperation in organizing
a boys working reserve. The teller
gram was sent by Secretary of Labor
Wilson and it asked that the boys
who were not experienced in farm
labor be enrolled to supplying labor.
The governor was also asked to ac-
cept place, either personally or by
representative, on the national COM
mittee of the reserve In perfecting
this reserve it is planned to have
the county school superintendent
commissioned for perfecting the coun-
ty organizations. The plans for this
reserve will be worked opt in more
detail at the meeting of the national
defense council in Washington, May 2.