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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
BLUE SKY LAWS"
ARE CONSTITUTIONAL
U. S. Supreme Court Upholds Them in
Ohio, South Dakota and Michigan,
Thus Reversing Opinion of
Lower Federal Courts.

Washington, d. c.. Jan. 22.-Thc "blue
sky" laws of three states, Ohio, South
Dakota and Michigan, designed to curb
the sale of fraudulent securities, to-day
were upheld as constitutional by the SUI
pTeme court.
| All the laws had been declared uncon-
stitutional by lower federal courts and
their enforcement by state officials was
enjoined while the officials appealed. The
original Ohio law of 1913 was amended
Feb. g, 1914, by the state legislature to
meet alleged defects of the South Dakota
and Michigan laws. The South Dakota
law of March Is, 1915, and the Michigan
law of April 0, 1915, repeating the old
1918 act which had been held void,
were substantially patterned after the
"modelp blue sky law drawn by com
mittee of the National Association of At
torneys General following its 1914 con
vention.
Two principal points upon which the
Ohio, South Dakota and Michigan acts
were declared void and uncomfortable
in the lower courts were:
That they unduly burden interstate
commerce, OF which stocks, bonds and
other securities were declared to be in
strumentalities, and that the laws ex-
ceed the states police powers OF local
supervision.
The states. however, contended that
the laws prevent fraud only and, unlike
the original Kansas type of blue sky leg
islation, do not attempt to prevent un
wise investments. Also they contended
that the laws do not restrict or burden
interstate commerce, applying only to
sales within the states, and in preventing
frauds upon their citizens are normal,
wise and preventive exercise of state po.
lice powers.
Generally, the laws provide for exam
ination of securities, prospectus and 9th
er information by state security commits
sions, or other officials licensing of deal |
ers and penalties of $1,000 fines and one
years Imprisonment for violations. The |
Ohio law however, applies only to sales |
within the state of securities on property |
outside of the state, the South Dakota |
and Michigan laws applying TO both.
Also, the laws generally exempt certain |
securities, including those listed on stock |
and other exchanges, of national and |
state bank trust and building and loan |
securities; real estate transac.
tions, including mortgages; secured com
mercial paper including promissory notes;
and are said not to restrict individual |
The Ohio law, also, does
not prohibit mail order sales.
The 26 states reported to have blue
ky restrictions are Arizona, Arkansas,
California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia,
IDAHO, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine,
Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Ore
ron, South Carolina, South Dakota, Ten
lessee, Texas, Vermont, West Virginia
md Wisconsin.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
PROBABLY STRUCK BY ENGINE.
Brattleboro Young Man Was Severely
Injured at Northampton, Mass.

Brattleboro. Jan. 22-Morris Doyle
went yesterday to Northampton. Mass,
TO answer TO a telegram notifying him
that his son, Patrick Doyle. 81, was in a
hospital in a critical condition with a
badly fractured skull.
Young Doyle was employed as a
freight brakeman and was found in
the railroad yards at Northampton Sat
urdsy night in an unconscious condition.
With him was John Manning. now of
Munson, Mass. and formerly Of Brattle-
boro. Manning was 50 badly intoxicated
at the time that he could not tell what
had happened.
Il is believed that the two young men
hal ridden on a freight train from
Springfield Mas. and that Doyle was
struck by switch engine in the Ncrth-
anpton yards
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
DIED AT wILLIAMsTowN.
Mrs. c. ]. Cram Was Ill Two Weeks with
Bright's Disease.

Mrs c. =. Cram passed away at her
home in Williamstown Sunday morning
at Q o'clock, the end following an illness
of two weeks. Death was due to Bright :
disease. Mrs. Cram leaves her husband,
two daughters, Mrs. Frank Hopkins Of
Willismstown and Mrs, Clinton Dunham
of New Haven. Surviving also are a
sister living in California and ten grand
children. The deceased was native Of
Dummerston and observed her 69th birth
day in May, 1916. For the past thirty
one years she had been a resident of
Williamstown. where she viii be missed
by large circle Of acquaintance.
Funeral services will be- held at the
house Wednesday forenoon at 10 O'Clock.
Rev. John Irons. pastor OF the Congrega-
tional church. will ofliciate and inter
ment will be made in the village ceme
terv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
ALLIES SEEK TERRITORY.
According to Statement Issued by Turk
ish Government

Berlin, Jan. 22.-By wireless to Say
yile.A summary of the note handed
by the Turkish government to neutrals
in relation to the entente answer to the
peace proposals of the central powers
was given out yesterday by the Overseas
News agency.
"Thc note points out that the central
powers, especially Turkey, not desiring
entente territory, had no reason what
ever. TO begin the war. The entente,
however, as a matter of common knowl-
edge, the note continues, covets territory
of the central powers. Thus, it contin-
ues, France wishes Syria and AlsaceLor-
raine; Italy desires the southeastern
Austrian province; Russia wants Con-
stantinople and the straits and a large
part of Anatolia, and England wants
Mesopotamia, and Arabia"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
BLINDED BY SNowSToRM.
Auto Driver Failed to See Train and
Four Men Were Killed.

jackson, Mich, Jan. 22.-Four men
were killed and one fatally injured yes.
terday when Michigan Central train
struck an automobile seven miles east
of this city. The dead
A. H. Lipley, as, Cleveland o.
Gustave Rost, 35, Cleveland.
AL Cottle. 3S Cleveland.
William Webber, As, Alliance. 0.
Henry Riser, 30, Jackson, Mich, prob
ably will die of his injuries.
On account of binding snowstorm
the driver of the car did not see the APP
preaching train.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
COMPLETELY ROUTED"
Is Prediction of General Brussiloff for
Russia's Enemy.

Petrograd, via London, Jan. 22.--The
Russnky Slovoe says General Brussiloff,
commander in-chief of the Russian ar
mics of the southwestern front, address
ing his staff officers said:
Information at my disposal and my
personal conviction warrant me saying
that | am as certain as | am standing
before you that during the coming year
the enemy will be completely routed"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
WAS BORN IN coRINTH.
Mrs. Sarah F. Newoomb Had Resided in
Montpelier Many Years.

Mrs. Sarah F.. Newcomb died this
morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs w. A. lord. in Montpelier. after a
short illness with heart trouble. She
was born in Corinth about s5 years ago
and had lived most of her life in Mont
pelier Her husband, Francis l.. New
comb. died about ten years ago. He
was well known business man in Mont
pelier for a long time. Mrs. Newcomb
is the last surviving member of her i'm
mediate family and leaves only one
child. Mrs. Lord.
Because her interest in Spiritualism
she was widely known and has many
friends in Barre.
The funeral viii be held from the Lord
residence. n Sabin street, Montpelier,
Wednesday afternoon az O'Clock, Rev.
Stanley r. Bloomfield officiating.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
GLYSSoN A CANDIDATE.
Alderman Will Run for Mayor in the
Citizens Caucus

An active candidate for the mayoralty
appeared i'm the field to-day when Alder
man T.. c. GlySson announced that he
will allow his name to be presented in
the citv caucus as a candidate on the
citizens ticket. In announcing himself,
Mr.. Glysson Is first among those whose
names are to be placed in nomination for
various city offices and at ward and mu-
nicipal eaueuses TO be held in the early
part of February. IL is TO be noted, too.
that Alderman Glysson's name was one
of those that have been mentioned from
time To time ever since the first of the
wear The decision of Mayor Gordon not
to enter the lists again and the an
nouncement of Alderman Glysson has
served to simplify the political situation
locally. although neither development
means. necessarily, that other candidates
are eliminated.
Mr.. Glysson is on the eve of oomplet-
ing two-yesr term as alderman from
the first ward and in the past year he has
been president Of the aldermsnic board
Those who are active in promoting Mr..
candidacy declare that his ex
perience a. an alderman recommends him
strongly for the higher Office and Il Is
their belief that his capabilities are 2
guarantee that the affairs Of the city
government will be wisely and economi-
ally administered il he Is elected.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
INQUIRIES OF GERMANY
ABOUT AMERICANS
State Department Wants to Know If
Any Were Taken to Port as Pris-
oners Following Capture of
the Yarrowdale.

Washington, d. C., Jan. 22.-Inquiry
has been made of Germany as to wheth-
er there were any Americans among the
l03 neutral sailors brought in as prison
ers of war in the German prize Yarrow-
dale for having taken pay on armed mer.
ehsntmen. The inquiry was made en-
tirely ON press reports and not on any
official information to the state depart
ment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
WOMAN KILLED HERSELF
According to Statement of Man in Miss
Betty De Jong's Studio.

San Francisco. Jan. 22-Miss Betty DE
Jong. a painter Of wide reputation. died
early Yesterday from a sclf-inficted
wound in the head. The police said they
had virtually completed their iuvestiga
tion Of the case and examination Of DIR.
William :. Porter. a prominent physician
Of Oakland. who wss IN Mi-s De JonE's
studio when she shot herself. After sew
eral hours of questioning ne was permit
ted 20 70 10 his home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
ARREST AT GRANITEvILLE.
Rodney Morrison Is Charged With As.
sault.

On breach of peace charge which al
leges that he attempted 10 assault a
woman in Graniteville April 25, 1916.
Rodney Morrison was arrested in Barre
Town this forenoon by Deputy Sheriff
Dennis Donahue and brought TO Barre
this afternoon TO be arrsigned before
Magistrate H. W. Scott. Through his
attorney. A. a. Sargent, the respondent
entered plea of not guilty and arrange
ments were made for a jury trial later
in the week. Morrison was admitted 20
bail in the sum of $50. The authorities
claim that Morrison left Graniteville
soon after the alleged offense was COM
mitted, only 10 return 10 that village a
few days ago. The complaint was made
TO states Atty. +. +. Gleason.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
DANIELS DEFENDS ACTION.
Tells Why American Government Gave
Contract to British Concern.

Washington. ID. C., Jan 22.-Secretary
Daniels issued statement yesterday
explaining his action in awarding to
Hadfelds. limited. a British munitions
company. contracts for a large number
of navy armor piercing proieciiles At
pricc about 500 each below the lowest
American BID.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

this stand the problem has been held in
allegiance.
OF late, however, the armed merchant.
man issue has again become pressing and
the belief is growing that the govern.
ment will take advantage of the stu
alton created by the bringing into a
German port of the prize ship Yarrow-
dale with the crew held as prisoners of
war to bring the question to head.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
SEA TERROR
HAS BEEN SUNK
According to a Report Sent
Out from Pernam-
buco
BRITISH CRUISER
GLASGOW DID 1T
German Raider Said to Have
Been Destroyed 13O Miles
off the Para Coast

Buenos Ayres, Jan. 22.--La Prensa
publishes dispatch from Rio Janeiro,
saying that according to cablegram in
Pernambuco the British cruiser Glasgow
has sunk German commerce raider l30
miles off Para. No details are given.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
TEUToNIc ATTACK REpULsED.
Russians Win Victory on the Western
Moldavian Front.

Petrograd, via London, Jan. 22.-Rus-
sian troops on the western Moldavian
front repulsed Teutonic attack yester-
day, the war Office announced to-day.
Comparative quiet has prevailed on the
remainder of the line in Rumania.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
GIRLS DEATH is
FIFTH IN A TRAIN
AND AUTO SMASH
Esther Ferry Died To-day at Clinton,
Mass, Hospital-Her Father, Her
Brother, Her Sister and Their
Guide Had Previously
Passed Away Sun

Clinton, Mass, Jan. 22.--Esther Ferry,
aged Is years, of Cambridge, died at the
local hospital to-day of injuries received
yesterday in an automobile accident at
the Still River station of the Boston y
Maine railroad, in which three members
Of her family and their guide were
killed. DIR. James L. Ferry, who was
driving and his son, Richard, and his
daughter, Ethel, were instantly killed
when freight train struck their auto
mobile, and George Howard of Harvard,
their guide, died later at the hospital
Howard was picked up by the party
as guide to show them the road. lie
was rs years OF age.
The crossing where the tragedy oc-
CURED is at the foot Of hill. The ap-
train was hidden from the
view of the automobile by a shanty and
some bushes. An investigation into the
affair was begun by James II. Praant,
member of the public service commits
sion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
GERMANS TWICE REPULSED.
When They Made Two Attacks on French
at Verdun.

Paris, Jan. 22.-Two attacks were
made by the Germans last night on the
Verdun front, on the right bank of the
Meuse. To-day's official announcement
says the Germans were driven back each
time by the French fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

Berlin, Jan. %, via London-A sum.
mary of the German admiraIty's official
statement on the detention as prison.
ers of war of neutral sailors aboard
armed merchantmen captured by the Ger
man naval forces was made to the state
at Washington by Ambassa-
dor Gerard Saturday evening. This is
the only information yet available re-
garding this development in naval pro-
cedure.
German official circles profess to re-
gard the case as affording an oppor-
tunity for negotiations looking TO the
settlement between America and Ger
many of the status of armed merchant
men. Since the men in question are sat
isfied the case is not complicated by
the loss of human life as might have
been the result had il arisen from the
destruction of armed merchantmen by
submarines, optimism over an smicable
adjustment is expressed here.
Since the issuing Of the German mem
orandum on armed merchantmen earli-
ct in the war German authorities have
held that the status of a ship which
mounts guns. whether they be intended
for defense OF offensive losses, j. lost as
a private commercial craft and becomes
a warship. Sailors taking service on
such a ship. these authorities contend.
lose their neutral status just a. If they
had enlisted in the naval forces Of
bellipereut. Therefore, these sailors are
liable to treatment as prisoners Of war.
il Is held.
These grounds are set forth in the
second annex to the German prize code
which states explicitly that theereWs OF
armed merchantmen which offer resist
lnce 10 German naval forces shall he
treated a. war prisoners. Though the
and the prize codc take
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
JAPANESE LOSE SHIP.
British Also Sustain New Los, Accord
ing to Iloyds.

London, ian. 22.-T1oyds announces
that the japanese steamer Kisagsta
Maru "a has been sunk. The British
steamer Baron Sempill Is also believed to
have been destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22

A second sewing meeting Of the hos
ni,ai aid win he held at the hospital
"wednesday afternoon ct 2 O'Clock A
large attendance j. looked for. Come
prepared 70 sew.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
In the Proposed Information
al League for Preserva-
tion of Peace
WILSON APPEARS
BEFORE SENATE
following Granting of Privi-
lege on His Special
Request

Washington, D. d., Jan. 22.-President
Wilson addressed the Senate this after
noon on the question of the part the
United States shall take in a proposed
international league for the preserva.
tion of peace.
In his address Wilson laid down the
question whether the United States shall
depart from its traditional policy of iso-
lation and no entangling alliances and
take part in the world league to prevent
peace after the present war.
The president entered into the under
lying bases on which he believed that
peace could be maintained. On the ex-
pressed theory that the United States
cannot be neutral in another great war
he felt the time had come for the Amer
lean people to know definitely his posi-
tion. From the beginning of the peace
the president worked on
the theory that if an agreement could be
reached on the means for preventing fur
ther wars, such an agreement would con
>titute guarantee desired by both sides
and might lead to shortening of the
conflict.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-22
Wilson Broke Precedent.

President Wilson this morning sent
word to Vice President Marshall that he
wished to address the Senate on the sub
ject OF foreign relations. and arrange
ments for his appearance were taken at
once. When the Senate met Nice-Presi-
dent Marshall laid before the members
the letter from the president stating he
had an important communication relat-
ing to foreign affairs which he deemed it
his duty 10 lay before the Senate and
which he would like to present in person.
The Senate adopted resolution intro
duced by Senator Stone to hear the presi-
dent this afternoon. 1t is said that no
other president since Washington has
made such an appearance.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-02-15
CITATION NOTICE.

The State of Mississippi.
To Mrs. L. N. Huff, Frank Huff and
Charlie WEIGH Huff, whose postoffice
address is R. F. D. No. 1. Pickett,
Miss. and Robt. Huff, whose post Of
flee address is R. F. D. No. 2, Pela-
hatchie, Miss, and Mrs. Henrietta
Marshall, Mrs. Alice Donnell, Mrs.
Ada Walters, Patrick Huff, Geo. Huff,
Mary Huff, and Mrs. Louetta Hobson,
and Hulon Huff. whose post Office adj
dress is Crowville in the State of
Louisiana, and all persons having or
claiming any legal or equitable inter
est in or to the following described
land situated in Rankin County, State
of Mississippi, to-wit: NW1-4 of NE1-4
of Section IS. and S1-2 of S1-3 of SW1 a
of SE1-4 of Section 26, all in Township
a, Range s.:
You are hereby commanded to ap-
pear at the next regular term of the
Chancery Court of Rankin County,
State of Mississippi, to be holden in
the town of Brandon on the 4th Mon
day in March 1917 to defend the suit of
E. N. Ross, complainant, wherein you
are defendants, to confirm the title of
complainant in and to the above de-
scribed land.
Witness my hand and seal of office,
this 25th day of January 1917.
j. A. ROBINSON,
Chancery Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-02-15

By virtue of the provisions of Deed
of Trust executed by Milton j. Kelly
and Virginia Kelly on the 10Th day OF
July, 1915, and recorded in Deed Book
No. 4, on page TIA of the Land Records
of Rankin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Trustee to secure the in
debtedness,. therein mentioned, to j. p,
Maxey and r. w. Maxey and the sale
j. P. Maxey and r. w. Maxey having
declared all said indebtedness matured
default having been made in the pay
ment thereof, at the maturity, accord
ing to the provisions in said Deed OF
Trust and having requested me to exc.
cute said Trust, |, w. S. Ridgway,
Trustee, will on the 9Th day of March,
1917, within legal hours, offer for sale
and will sell at public cutlery to the
highest and best bidder, for cash, the
following described land situated ir
Rankin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
The South Half of the South Half OF
the Southeast Quarter (Sl-2 ST.
SE1-4) Section One ~, Township Six
(6), Range Four (4) East, containing
Forty (40) Acres more or less.
| will convey only such title as is
vested in me as Trustee.
Witness my signature this the 9TH
day of February, 1917.
w. S. RIDGWAY, Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-02-15
Notice of Trustees Sale.

On the 7th day of February 1911 Leb and Kizzie
McLaurin executed and delivered to 7. T. Cottre
Trustee, a certain deed of trust which is recorded
in Book rs. on page ITO. in the chancery clerks
Office of Rankin county, Mississippi, which con-
yeys acres of land in West Corner of the West
Half of South West Quarter Section 81, Township
s. Range East appears in a deed from Lucy
and George Jenkins, recorded in Deed Book Nc
II, page 597, and which said deed of trust
a certain Indebtedness therein named to j. E
Fisher. On the Oath day of January 1914, for q
valuable consideration the said deed of trust was
transferred by the said j. E. Fisher to Joe Boehle
The said Indebtedness being past due and unpaid
and being requested to do so by Joe Boehle ben
eficiary, and according to the terms and condi-
tons of the said deed of trust will Friday the
9th day of March. 1917 in front of the court house
door, in the town of Brandon, Miss, during legal
hours offer for sale and will sell at public outcry
to the highest and best bidder for cash the above
described property to make payment of the said
Indebtedness. The title to the said property is
believed to be good but shall convey only such
title as is vested in me as trustee.
T. T. CoTTRELL. Trustee.
This Fehr1,arv ID 1917
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-02-15
Notice of trustees Sale.

D /, A. D. Mckay, by virtue of the au-
thority conferred upon me in certain
deed of trust executed by G. B. Jones
and his wife, Kate Jones, to me as
Trustee on the 18th day of October,
1911. to secure a certain indebtedness
therein mentioned to w. B. Mckay,
which said deed of trust is record
ed in Land Trust Book No. Is, on Page
461, in the office of the Chancery Clerk
of Rankin County, at Brandon, Miss,
and said indebtedness being past due
and unpaid, and having been requested
to do so by the beneficiary, will, on Sat
urday, the 18th day of February, 1917,
offer for sale and sell at public auction
to the highest and best bidder for cash,
during legal hours. in front of the post
office door at Pelahatchie, Miss, the
property described in the said deed of
trust, which reads as follows, to-wit:
The South East Quarter of the North
East Quarter Section IL, Township 6,
Range 4, East; and the South West
Quarter Of the North West Quarter
Section Z, Township 6, Range 5 East,
all IN Rankin county, Miss.
The title to said property is believed
to be good. but | will convey only such
title as is vested in me as Trustee.
Witness my signature this 18th day
of January, 1917.
A, p, MCKAY, Trustee,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-02-15
Half Your Living
Without Money Cost

A right or wrong start in 1917 will
make or break most farmers in the
South. We are all facing crisis.
This war in Europe puts things in
such uncertainty that no man can
foresee the future with any degree Of
clearness.
The sure and certain increase in
cotton acreage means lower cotton
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grain products is high, so high that
no one can afford to buy and expect
to pay out with cotton.
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