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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09
DRANK SHOE POLISH.
Eugene Greauey Of winoosh May B,
Successful in Suicide Attempt.

Burlington. Nov. 9.-Eugene Greaney.
aged -. Of Wincoski drank bottle Of
shoe polish last night to end his life. He
viii probably die.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09

Italian military zone, Thursday, Nov.
s.-Both British and French troops are
going toward the front.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09

Petrograd, Nov. 9.-The congress Of
soldiers and workmen's delegates ap-
pealed to-day to the Russian army to
stand firm and protect the revolution
against imperialistic attempts until the
new government has obtained demo
cratic peace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09
ENEMY NOT OVERWHELMING
British War Office Tries to Allay Fear,
of Italians.

| London, Nov. 9.-The following officia
announcement was issued last night:
"A statement from a correspondent OF
the Associated Press at Italian headquar.
ters appeared in the British press to.
day. This statement set out to remind
the allies that something more than as
suranees were needed for getting rein
forcements in men and munitions to the
threatened Italian lines and purported
to reflect the feeling of Italians, who
were represented as distrusting the allied
efforts to help them. 1t was also stated
that the enemy masses were so over
whelming that nothing but effective re-
Inducements will turn the tide.
This alarmist statement is absolutely
uncalled for and is calculated to do grave
harm by suggestion that the seriousness
of the military situation in Italy is not
appreciated by her allies and that the
latter are not giving her the support she
requires. There is no truth whatever in
these assertions. The statement that
an absurd exaggeration.
The dispatch to which the foregoing
British official statement refers was sent
by the Associated Press correspondent at
Italian headquarters on Nov. Z. This
correspondent is an American staff man
who was present at the beginning of the
Italian retreat and accompanied the Ital
ian army back to its present position.
The dispatch in question was passed
by the Italian military censors at Cen
eral Cadorna's headquarters, and, as it,
was sent through France. also passed
the French censorship.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09
GEN. K0RNIL0FF
AND KERENSKY
AREPRISONERS
Russian Army on the North
ern Front Is Said to Have
Joined the Maximalists
and Is Now Marching on
Petrograd
REVOLUTION DUE TO
GERMAN INTRIGUE

British Opinion Is That the
Movement Was Subsidized
by German Money - Am
bassador Maklakoff in
Paris Thinks 1t Is but a
Temporary Triumph
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09

Petrograd, Nov. 9-The military revo
lutionary committee has decided to bring
General Korniloff, leader of the recent re
volt, and his supporters to Petrograd and
imprison them in the fortress of st
Peter and St, Paul. They will be brought
to trial before a military revolutionary
tribunal at a meeting of the congress
of soldiers and workmens deputies.
Last night a member of the committee
said that on Wednesday Premier Keren-
sky at Gatchina, near Petrograd, ad.
dressed 5000 soldiers and decided not
to proceed for time to Petrograd
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09

London, Nov. 9.-That Russia's cour
detat was engineered and subsidized by
Germany for the purpose of eliminating
Russia from her enemies is virtually the
unanimous opinion expressed in the news.
paper editorial comment. Some com
mentators take respondent view of
the outlook, while others claim that the
triumph of the Maximalists is probably
passing phase and refuse to believe that
Russia will agree to separate peace.
The Times partly blames the Kerensky
government for tolerating anarchy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-11-09

Paris, Nov. 9-"Those who thought
the Russian revolution had been finished
made mistake said NJ Maklakoff, the
Russian ambassador, in an interview;
'uut however sad may be the advent to
power of the Maximalists it can be only
momentary success. In my opinion it
is their supreme effort and can be only
the signal for their downfall"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
ALL PARTY LINES WIPED
OUT BY HOUSE COMMITTEES
Ways and Means Committee consia.

ways and Means Committee Consider
Methods Of Raising War Revenue
Washlngton-With party lines oh.
liberated, the entire membership of Tho
House Ways and Means Committoo
began consideration of methods for
raising new revenue with which n
meet this countrys share OF tho war
expense. The initial problem will he
the raising OF approximately 81 oo0 :.
100000 to meet half Of the estimated
cost of the first year of war. for which
certificates Of Indebtedness soon arc
to be issued.
The committee also probably will
lay a ground work for the collection
of such other part of the war cnst
that Congress may determine ia to
come from direct taxation.
Careful consideration will he given
to list Of suggested new sources Of
taxation sent to the committeeman
last Sunday by Secretary McAdoo af.
ter conference with various members
OF the Administration. He suggested
the raising Of about $1,000 900 900
from various sources, including in.
come excess profits, liquor, etc. His
list will meet with strong objection
in many instances.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26

worm Turns on Practical Joker.
ITS II long lane that has no turning,
una lie who laughs last laughs best'>
are 'lme-honorcd aXioms, but never
theless true, as AL Baumgart q South
ST Paul commission man, is willing
to admit. Some. time ago Al sought to
initiate new employee, but the
worm turned" and the real ioke was
on him, says the ST. Paul pioneey.
Press.
lie sent the youth about half mile
down the yards after q "cow anchor"
The youth, when he returned with q
130-pound sack of iron, was given
cha, hn!
In the Office was box of flowers
which Mr.. Baumgart had ordered for
dear friend. His victim carefully re-
moved the flowers and filled the box
with paper. Unmindful Of the change.
MIR. Bnumgart carried the box to her
home. What she said when she opened
1t is not known.
TO make matters worse, Mr.. Baum
CART was obliged to carry the cow
nncl or back to the scalchouse. Now
he's through with practical Jokes.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, Dr.. Kllmer's Prescrip-
tiOn, Overc0mes Kidney Trouble

1t is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs to a re.
markable degree and do tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisone
and waste matter from the system by
tiltering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex.
ercise, drink less water. and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than natuw.
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick.
dust or sediment, salow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid.
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. kimers Swamp
Koot. There is nothing else like it, 1t
Is Dr. kilmcr's prescription used in pri-
yate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get a bottle from your druggist
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
kilmer u Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for o
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. ADV.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
WAR FINANCE BILL PASSES
WENT THROUGH ON RECORD
TIME WITHOUT A DISSENT.
ING VOTE.
immense War Chest Available at
Once $3,Ooo,ooo 900 For Allies and
Remaining s4,ooo,ooo,ooo For This
Nations Conduct of War.

Washington-The war finance bill,
providing for issuance Of $1,000 ,0OO,-
900 In securities, the largest single
war budget in any Nations history,
was passed unanimously by the SEN
ate. After seven hours Of discussion,
the Administration measure, which
was passed by the House and which
provides for loan to the Allies Of
$4,000, 100000, was approved by the
Senate, with few changes, in record
time. The amendment may necessi.
tate conference, or the Senate chang
es may be accepted by the House.
In either event, the executive
branch Of the Government, conduct
ing the war with Germany will, with
IN few hours, have authorization
1or the great war chest at it's dispo.
sltlon. TO expedite action, the Senate
appointed conferees to act, If the
House should not, contrary to expec
tations, accept the Senate changes.
| or the "a Senators present, ever,
one, including all those who votei
against war except Senator Lane, o.
oregon, who was absent because of ill
ness, recorded himself in favor ol
providing the funds to prosecute hos
tllltles. Nearly ill Of the 12 absen
tees were i'll.
Ihat in the inability OF the Nation
to supply men at once for the fight
: ,lng line, money would be America s
immediate contribution to her Allies
was the dominant thought expressed
through the debate. Few Senators
participated in the discussion, which
was totally devoid Of partisan express
sion Every Senator speaking an
nounced staunch intention to aid the
Government in prosecuting the war
10 speedy conclusion Only two
senators, Borah and Cummins, de-
clared opposition to the proposed al
lied loans. A few favored raising a
larger proportion by taxation of the
present generation and less upon
bonds.
Amendments adopted by the Senate
include provisions for limiting depos
1ts OF proceeds from the bonds ir
banks to the amount subscribed b,
the banks and their dcpositors; per
mitting deposit Of proceeds in state
banks and trust companies as we'll as
Federal reserve banks; providing fol
exchange by subscribers Of the issues
authorized for bonds subsequently,
issued, during the war, at higher
interest rate, requiring the Secretary
or the Treasury to report expend
lures OF the bond proceeds, December
81, and annually thereafter; and ex
empting the $4,000 900 900 Of Treasury
Indebtedness certificates authorized
from all taxation, except estate and in.
heritance levies.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
Army Bill to be Haste ned.

Undetermined efforts to
hasten action in Congress on the ad.
ministration's war army bill with its
selectiye draft provision, were begun
by President Wilson and Secretary
Baker They take the position that
further delay will cndanger the war
plans against Germany. The presi.
dent discussed the situation at length
with Chairman Dent, Of the house
military committee, and later called
In Representative Mann and Lenroot.
the Republican leaders Of the house.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
AMERICAN FLAG Is FLUNG HIGH
TO BREEZES IN FRENCH
CAPITAL.
WAS UNITED STATES DAY"
Great Day in Pars.-Twcnty.on Guns
Are FL ID and Procession Marches
to Statue of Washington at Foot of
Which Bronze Palm is Laid.

Paris.-The Stars and Stripes were
flung TO the breeze from lIilicl Tower
and salutcd by 81 guns. This marked
the opening of the, ceremonies of
Omitted States Day" in Paris. The
French TriColor and the Star Spang.
led Banner were at tho same hour un.
furled together from the residence Of
William G. Sharp, the American AM
bassador in the Avenue D'Eylau. from
the American Embassy. from the City
Hall and from other municipal Gov.
ernment buildings
1T was great day for the Red.
white and Blue. Over all the Capital,
street vcnders did q thriving trade in
the colors Of both Allies, while 10000
American flags, handed out gratis by
the committee, were waved by the
people who throngcd the vicinity of
the manifestations.
jules Cambon, General Secretary OF
the Ministry Of Foreign Affairs; Gen.
eral du Bail. Military Governor of
Paris; the members Of the commit
tee and others were received at 30
o'clock by Ambassador Sharp at his
residence whence they preceded tc
the Place dIcna, where a bronze plan
was deposited at the foot of the
top Of Effcl Tower.
Members Of the American LaFay
cite lying corps. delegation from
the American Ambulance at Nuillv
and the American field amblanccs.
win a large representation from tho
Association Of Veterans Of the Marine,
were the guard Of honor before the
LaFayettc statue at the Tuillcries
Gardens, where the official process.
sion halted to deposit a bronze plam.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
HOWARD s. COFFIN WARNS THE
NATION A GREAT DANGER OF
ILL-ADv'sED ECONOMY.
Time TO OPEN THROTTLE
Wheels Must Be Kept Turnlno
Prosperity is Needed More In War.
time Than In Peace Say NatIona,
Defense Council.

Warming to the nation
against a real danger in hysterical and
llladviscd economy and interference
Win normal pursuits of the people, is
given by Howard T.. Coffin, of the Ad
visory Commission of the Council Of
National Defense, in a statement inst
made public.
Just returned from trip through
several Middle Western States, Mr..
Collin deplorcs the fact that condi-
tlons of unemployment and close fac
tories should arise as a result of in.
dlscriminative efforts, public and
private, toward war time economies.
Alter nearly three years of re.
1usal to take the European war and
It's lessons seriously" Mr. Coffin said,
we suddenly launched forth in a
most feverish acticity to save the
country overnight Patriotic organi-
cations almost without number are
milling around noisily, and while in
tentions are good, the results are oft
en- far from practical.
Because of an impending and pos.
s1ble shortage Of foodstuffs, we have
hysterical demands for economy in
every line Of human endeavor. Waste
is bad, but an undiscriminating econ.
omy is worse.
Some states and municipalities are
stopping road building and other
pubic work General business is be-
ing slowed down because of the emo.
uonal response of the trading public
| 1iSp IoI
economy; savings are being with.
drawn from the banks; reports show
that some people have begun to
hoard food supplies and thousands Of
workers are being thrown needlessly
out of employment. All this is wrong.
we need prosperity in wartime
even more than when we are at peace.
we need more business, not less.
mere is real danger in hysteria. In
alscrlminate economy will be ruin
GUS. Now is the time to open the
throttle
1T seems to me, therefore, that a
pam statement of general policy is
most desirable.
upon the industrial side Of the
war threo great problems. or per-
haps l should better say tasks con.
front us.
First and foremost, we must IA.
cilltate the flow OF raw materials and
hnlshed products to our Allies and
must provide the means Of rail and
water transportation therefor.
second, we must meet our own
great military and naval building
schedules
Third, we must plan to do all this
Win the least possible disarrange-
ment TO our vast commercial and
industrial machines
Through it all we must keen q
close eye upon the possible condi.
lions OF peace following the present
war We must insure the business
process and general prosperity of the
country during the war, if we are to
hoid our present strong place among
nations in the commercial CONNIE.
tltion of the future"
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
Sonethinu Like 1t.

In going down the elevator at ho-
rel the other day Il little tot was being
taken to the basement barber shop to
nave her hair trimmed. a man got on
at one Of The floors and accostcd her
chccrily with the remark:
We'll, Isabelle, and what are you go
Ing to do this morning?"
I'm going down to the cellar to
have my hair-har--to have my hair
the word would not come, so she
finally concluded with, "tO have my
hair Sharpcncd."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
SIX ARE KILLED BY
EXPLOSION ON FILMS

indianapolis, Ind.-Six persons are
dead and a score Of others are suf.
fer1ng from minor injuries as result
or fire which is thought to have rc.
suited from an explosion Of moving
picture films in the office of a film OK.
change in the Colfax office building
ana apartment house in the downtown
district here. Forty persons were in
the building when the explosion fol.
iowsS by wave of flames, occurred
and score Of women were hu,1.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
COAL MEN BLAME HIGH
PRICE ON CAR SHORTAGE.
Tell Trade Commission That Rail-
roads Are Responsible.

Ie' lrade Commission That Rail-
roads Are Responsible.
Washington.-Lack Of transporta.
ton facilities was blamed for the ad-
Vanced price Of bituminous coal, by
leading operators Of the East testifying
before the Federal Trade Commission,
which is investigating high coal prices.
several complained against the alleged
practices Of the railroads Of delivering
open cars from the coal carrying trade
to the transportation OF commodities,
for which, they claim, high rates were
obtained
+. b. Davis, president Of the Island
Creek Coal Company, based plea to
the commission to take steps to rem
cay the shortage upon the needs Of
National defense. He suggested a
preferential car supply for the trans
portation of necessities, and asked cur
lailment of the supply for carrying ar
.iclcs not needed for the Nations ex.
istencc.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
CONTROL OF PRO.
DucTIoN AND DISTRIBUTION
is PROPOSED.
ASKS FOR AN APPROPRIATION
Secretary Houston In Communication
With Senate Asks For 100000
to Put Plan Into observation-disclosures
to Fix Prices.

Washington. The Governments
program for food control during the
war was put before Congress by Sec.
retary Houston in Il communication
to the Senate asking power for the
Department Of Agriculture to take
direct supervision Of food production
and distribution in the United S;atas
and requesting a S23.00O.O00 app.opri-
alton for putting the plan into opera
ton.
Authority was asked for the Council
of National Defense, in an emergency,
to buy and sell foodstuiis and to fix
minimum or maximum prices,
AS outlined to the Senate, the Gov
ernment's plan is first to make com,
pletc survey Of the country's food
supply to determine it's ownership and
distribution, then If necessary to
license and control the operations of
all concerns engaged in the manufac.
ture Of foods or feeds. agricultural
implements and all materials required
for agricultural purposes. Authority
is sought for the Agricultural Depart.
! concerns If 1T appears at any time that
| course is demanded by the public in
: terest
| Giving the Government power to
deal directly in foodstuffs probably
would make its application mncces-
Sary Secretary Houston declared as
It's very existence would tend to keep
conditions normal. Market grades and
classes for farm products, Secretary
Houston said. is one Of the chief needs
OF the country to insure proper condi-
tons in producing and marketing
farm products.
Authority also was asked for the
department to require of transporta.
ton companies preference for the
movement Of farm machinery, seeds
fertilizers and materials that entei
inso the processes Of food production
The Department wishes to allow it.
/ market service division to assist il
/ obtaining rerouting Of foodstuffs t
, relieve congestion on transportatio
lines.
In its plan for an investigation c
the present food supply, the Agricu
! tural Department has arranged 70
the help Of the Federal Trade Con
mission, which, with the Department
! was directed by President Wilso
early in the year to make an inquir
to ascertain the amount Of food stock
and determine if the antitrust law
have been violated in food produc
| tion, storage and distribution. AS sool
! as Congress makes the necessary ar
preparation for this specific inquiry
the Trade Commission will proceed.
Some officials believe the Trad
Commission has enough power t
make unnecessary the use Of extrcm
legislation In regulating the contrc
Of food, although additional power
should be given for an emergency.
Officials Of all Departments an
divisions Of the Government realiz
that the facts Of the situation exist
ing must be learned before remcdic
can be planned.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
BIG BRITISH GUNS
HAMMER GERMAN LINES.

Apparently a big battle is brewing
along the front between Arras and
Lens, where the British guns are again
hammering the German lines Except
for this artillery activity and some
gains south Of Loos and between Ar.
ras and St. Quentin. in the region
OF, the Hayrincourt woods.
Likewise on that part Of the front
held by the French, artillery duels
predominated, being intense between
the Somme and the Cise
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
OF UNITED STATES

washington Chambers OF Com.
merce throughout the country will give
tne government concerted aid IN mob.
lilzihg and conserving food and other
resources during the war. r. G. Rhett,
president of the Chamber Of Commerce
OF the United States, told Secretary
houston that his organization wanted
10 put at the administrations disposal
tho vitraully unlimited resources avail.
able through its membership, com.
posed OF bIstSeee men in all cities.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
BRITISH HOSPITAL SHIP
SUNK, MANY WOUNDED.

London.-The British Hospital ships
Donegal and LanF'ranc. with many
wounded aboard. lave been torpedocd
without warning. They were sunk on
April II. or those on the Donegal
-twenty-nine were wounded men and
twelve Of the crew are missing. The
LanFranc carried German wounded as
well as British. or those aboard,
nineteen British and fifteen Germans
are believed to have perished.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
WASHINGTON WELCOMES
ARTHUR 6ALFOUR AND PARTY
Greeted at Station by Lansing and
Other Observation-Disclosures Guard

Greeted at Station by lansino and
Other fficals-SoIdiers Guard.
Washington. The American capital
extended q simple but heartfelt vel.
come to the British minister for for
eis- affairs, Arthur Balfour and the
Other membera OF the British com
mission which has come to Washing.
IT, TO make cooperation easy and cf.
fectlre between those who are striving
with all their power to bring about a
lasting peace by the only means that
can secure 1t, namely successful
war"
Thcrc was no music to greet the
visitors, the original plan, including
the presence OF the Marine Band. hav.
ing been amended to conform to the
view expressed by President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing that this was
a grave and serious event in American
history, and not to be lightly treated,
or regarded as social affair
On the Union Station plaza were
gathered some 5000 people waiting
patiently for glimpse at the nations
guests. restrained at a proper distance
by hundreds OF bluccoated policemen
ond by two troops Of the Second cav
airy, commanded by Colonel Fenton
part Of the garrison at nearby Fort
Myer
Within the station lines had been
drawn separatcing the travelling pub
lie from the space at the eastern
end of the concourse across which
the visiting party was to pass on the
way from the train shed to the presi
dents room. All Of the police captains
of the district had been ranged here
In double line as a guard Of honor tc
keep back intruders. Two score news
paper mon. standing to the east OF the
concourse, were the only unofficial per
sons permitted in this section Of the
station. Detectives swarmcd every
where through the crowds and at va
rious angles where any danger might
lurk. Altogether, the precautions TAX
en- to insure the safety Of the nation's
visitors exceeded anything ever known
In the history % the District.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-04-26
OFFICIAL ROUTE OF
BANkHEAD HIGHWAY

birmingham, Ala.-The official route
Of the Bankhcad Highway from Wash
ington. d. c., to Little Rock, Ark. will
be selected by pathfnding commit.
tee which will make the trip in the
next 30 days, the Bahkhcad Highway
Association in convention here de.
cided. Points to be reached by the
Bankhead Highway include Lynch.
burg, Va, Reidsvillc Greensboro and
Charlotte, N. c.; Atlanta, Ga, and
Holly Springs. Tenn