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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07
CURRENT COMMENT
Republicans Support President.

Champ Clark in opposition to the
presidents plans is no unusual figure.
He took the floor in a futile effort to
prevent the passage of the Panama ca
nal tolls bill; and there have been other
measures dear to the White House which
the speaker has not hesitated to oppose.
No one will question Mr.. Clark's privilege
to run counter TO the ideas OF his party
ehieftain, many will applaud his courage
in SO doing and some will sustain him
in the merits OF the questions involved.
Yet it rs worth suggesting that in both
the Panama canal matter and in the Sc
lective draft measure there is an element
OF national honor and necessity involved
which will tend to diminish applause for
the speakers courage and intellectual
honesty, Moreover, the country will not
fail to note that party which is just
now trying to wean Republicans from
their party faith by call to Stand by
the president" is itself faltering in the
presidents support. Republicans are
rallying to support the president and the
nation far better than the Democrats
are. The best kind OF support for the
president just now, paradoxical though it
may seem, is to be a good Republican,
which means TO be a sterling patriot
Concord IN. H. Monitor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

By watching things from the House
gallery, President Wilson got new per-
spective of events. 1t does even a presi-
dent some good to get out of his own rut
now and then in order to view things as
the people view them.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

The Liberty Loan is setting fast
pace at the rate of half million in sub
scriptions a minute. 1t is an indication
of the nations wealth and of the nations
determination to carry the war to a sue
cessful elimination.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Are the pro-Germans following the ad
vice of the federal government and keep
ing their mouths shut? Wisdom would
dictate such a course until the war be-
tween the United States and Germany is
ended.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Although Vermont is nearly the small
est state in the union it was far from the
smallest in subscription to the nations
war loan during the first week, there be-
ing 10 states which took less than Yer
mont did. Let's keep up the good work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Surely it was not in the Hindenburg
plan to give 1890 German soldiers to
Gen. Nivelle, as happened south OF Laon
on Saturday. In fact, things are not 60
ing just as Hindenburg planned
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Official statement by the federal trade
commission that there is an adequate
supply of coal in the United States is de-
cidedly reassuring. "Now bring on your
bears"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07
JINGLES AND ,TESTS
The Source of Profit.

did you make the money you expect
ed raising chickensi"
NO After little experimenting |
decided that the way to make the mon
ey Is to raise chicken feed. Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07
Of Course.

"What is it, do you suppose, that
keeps the moon from falling?" asked
George.
Il think it must be the beams re-
piled George softly.-Burr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

OF the members, the prices being the
same as last year; Seasons, $3.50; single
evenings, 75c, 81 and $3.50; regular mat
inee, soc; children's and students mat
inee, l0c.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

incidentally, Vermont sugar makers
who continued their operations into May
were also fighting the battle against Ger
many.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

The machinery of our national mobil.
ization is moving woefully slow and with
much grinding of cogs.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

attempts to become the dictator of the
peoples will he generally finds that the
people will take things into their own
hands.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07
Two Sorts of Wives.

Kicker-There are two types of wives
Bocker-Those who make him wear
rubbers and those who make him wear
evening clothes.-The Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Don't let the cold, rainy spring dampen
your enthusiasm for planting that gar
den plot.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Crawford Why shouldn't 20 ska:-
ing. Just because I'm near sighted!
Crabshaw-You might 20 up to the
Danger" sign 10 see what IL said
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

Refrigerators. lawn mowers, garden
hose, baby carriages and sulkies. Sad
lier's, Keith avenue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-05-07

The French are taking both Laon and
loan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
KIN SAY BANKER WAS SLAIN
Jesse Barker of Peoria, H., Not Sui
eide, Relatives Beleve--Wife
Under Physician'o Care.

Peoria H.. oct. l0.-Just before
Coroner w. y. Elliott opened his in
quest into the deSth NJ sIesSe Barker,
millionaire banker and cIubman, who
was found dead in the bathroom of his
mansion Sunday evening. w. G. Rob
erts, counsin of the dead man, an
nounced that after a careful investiga-
tion relatives were satisfied that Bar
ker had been murdered. He request
ed the coroner to have the jurors visit
the scene Of the tragedy and they will
be taken there following the hearing of
testimony. It is even limited that the
shooting did not take place inthe bath
room where Barkers body was found.
Barker's wire, who was suing for Il
divorce, arrived in the city from Chi
cago and Is under the care of physi-
elan, who refused to permit her to be
seen.
The funeral services over the re-
mains of Mr.. Barker were simple. The
services were held at the Barker resi-
dence and were conducted by DR.. b.
G. Carpenter of the First Universalist
church. Burial was In the Barker tomb
at Springdale cemetery. Because of
her serious condition, Mrs. Barker did
not attend.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
mo PEACE NOW"-WILS0h
Victory the Way to End War, Says
Executive to Organizers Of Pa
triotlc Movement.

Washington, Oct. 10.-"Americans
who are discussing early peace with
Germany forget that it would mean
crushing the democratic ideals for
which the United States has always
stood" declared President Wilson on
Monday TO the organizers Of a patriotic
educational movement who called at
the White Hoase. He said the only
way TO end the war is by complete vic
tory of the nations representing those
ideals over Germany's doctrine of
force.
MANY people," said the president,
"are inclined to let their thoughts on
the causes and principles underlying
the war wander into byways, and for
get that the main reason the United
States is at war is to defeat a gov
eminent which threatens even the eX-
lstence of democracy"
The president Endorsed the plan Of
the new organization, which includes
number OF religious, business, labor
and fraternal groups. for unifying me
spirit Of America. Little real misun-
derstandlngs of the war exist In the
United States, he said, but there is
evident considerable cloudy thinking
which a patriotic educational move
ment can set Alright.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
new SHIPS IN SERVICE
DANIELS SAYS SOME VESSELS
HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.
War Construction Program Consists of
1877 Vessels, including All Types
From Dreadnauehts to Chssers.

Washington, Oct. 10.-The American
navy's war construction program con-
sists of 7S7 vessels, including all types
from uper-dreadnaughtS to submarine
chasers
In making this announcement Secre-
tary Daniels said some of the vessels
have been completed within the last
few weeks and are now in service. and
that the remainder of the program is
being rushed. The total cost is esti-
mated at 81, 100000.
Many of the vessels are destroyers.
and arrangements have been made
for carrying out the $350,000,000 sup
Elemental destroyer program, which
the navy expects to be completed in
Is months.
Examination of contracts by the
legal representatives of the builders
prevented the formal signing of the
agreements with the six companies
which are to build the craft, but Mr..
Daniels said only minor details stood
in the way of getting the vessels under
construction.
The companies awarded the contracts
are the New York Shipbuildlng corpor-
alton, the Cramp company, the New
port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock
company, the Fore River Shipbuilding
corporation, the Bath Iron works and
the Union Iron works.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
DROP BOMBS ON
FOES NAVAL BASE
Giant Caproni Italian AirpIanes
Attack Cattaro.
SHIPS IN HARB0R DAMAGED
Austrians Are Enable to Drive OFF
Enemy Armen Until Nearly Day
liaht-Depots and Storehouses
Set on Fire.

Washington, Oct 10.-Giant Cap
rOpi airplaneS rained bombs at night
upon the great Austrian naval base at
Cattaro, starting fires among the build
ings in the navy yard and causing
damage to Austrian ships in the har-
Dor. The Austrians met the attack
with the greatest vigor, but We're I'M
able to drive off the airpaneS until
nearly daylight, when the Italians
withdrew to their own base without
loss.
Advices received here from Rome
Indicate that the Italian attack was
planned to forestall an Austrian naval
demonstration being organized at Cat
taro and Pola.
The squadron started from its base
$50 kilometerS 1426 miles) across the
Adrlatic sea.
Gabrielle d'Annunzio, the Italian
poet, who has attained distinction as
one of the most daring aviators in the
war, was in command of one of the
alrplanes.
The squadron arrived at midnight
over Cattaro, flying at 1900 feet.
The planes descended until they were
only few hundred feet over the har-
Dor and began to drop bombs on the
Austrian destroyers and submarines in
the bay, many of which were seen to
be hit, as fires were observed to break
out Immediately.
Meanwhile other italian planes were
bombing the naval depots and store
houses ashore, and several fires were
observed.
Several of the Italian planes were
riddled in their wings with shrapnel
and machine gun bullets, but were not
seriously damaged.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
NATIONAL HOUSING MEETING
Sixth National Conference to Be Held
in Chicago October is
TO II.

Chicago, oct 6.-The sixth national
conference Of the National Housing as
sociatlon win be held here October 10
10 II with delegates present from all
sections of the country. The Chicago
branch of the association Is making
elaborate preparations for the confer
ence and announces program that
will take up In all of the phases the
housing problem as met with IN the
small towns and the big cities. Among
the prominent speakers viii be Fred
G. Smith of Minneapolis, William H.
Ham of Bridgeport, Conn Richard
Henry Dana, Jr, Of New York city.
James +. McCruddcn of Philadelphia
Henry f. Vaughn Of Detroit, John r..
Councilman Of 81. Louis and DR.. r. v.
Hill Of Chicago There will be morn.
ing, afternoon and evening sessions
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
U. S. SHIP KILLS z.
ITALIAN SUBMARINE FAILED TO
ANSWER PATROLS SIGNAL
AT NIGHT.
DANIELS SENDS HIS REGRET
Secretary in Message to Italian Minis
try of Marine Expressed Deepest
Regret and rendered Ameri.
cas- Sympathy.

Washington, oct. 10.-Yice Admiral
Sims cabled the navy department that
an American patrol vessel on duty at
night in the war zone had fred on an
Italian submarine, which failed to an
swer recognition signals, killing one of
ticer and one enlisted man.
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels at
once sent message to the Italian
ministry OF marine, expressing the
deepest regret over the unfortunate
occurrence and rendering his and t+le
American nayy's sympathy for the loss
of life.
While details of the incident are
unknown here, the fact that an oili-
Ger and an enlisted man were killed
indicates that the American gunners
landed a shot in the submarines con-
ming tower, the victims being the off
Ger Mt the periscope and the bluejack-
ct at the wheel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
U. S. MILITARY GIANT.
TRANSFORMED FROM PEACEFUL
TRADER TO THE GREATEST
FIGHTING MACHINE.
GREAT OBSTACLES OVERCOME
Nation Modified for Supreme Task
Ahead, Says Statement Issued
by information Bureau at
Washington.

Washington, oct 9.-The transition
in America from conditions of peace
TO those of war, from the standpoint
Of rapidity and thoroughness, is with
out precedent In the history Of democ-
racies. says n statement issued by the
committee on public information, de
failing the nations achievements since
the declaration Of war, six months ago.
american industry and the people
of the entire nation" the statement
says, answered speedily and efficient
Iy the call to arms, Six months from
the day war was declared finds the
United States modified for the Su-
preme task ahead
Congress, the committees resume
says, has enacted more important leg
islation during the extraordinary SEES
sion than in any preceding session IN
history.
Referring 10 the war department,
the committee notes that, without nc
cident or disaster large expedition
airy force has been sent to France.
More than 100000 drafted men and
National Guardsmen are under train
ing and the army has 10000 trained
officers, instead Of 10000, as 1t had SIX
months ago.
The general staff" says the state
ment, "is undermining the entire army,
unit by unit, in addition to fitting out
the Pershlng expedition along entirely
new lines.
Developing Of the Liberty motor
which has withstood every aviation
engine test. is one Of the major
achievements Of the war department
and the aircraft production board. This
was followed by the designing of u
standard military truck"
Referring to the navy, the state
ment says there are more than three
times as many men and nearly three
times as many vessels In service as
when war was declared.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
RUSSIAN STRIKERS WIN
KERENSkY GOVERNMENT GIVES
RAISE IN WAGES.
increase in Pay viii Amount to 3d.
25o,ooo,o oo--Newspapers Say
Strike Has Fallen Through.

Petrograd, Oct. 10.-The railway
mems strike has caused the govern
ment to decide to grant the increased
wages demanded as from September |.
This will necessitate the expenditure
of $3S6,270,000 annually, which the
government has decided to meet by a
Encouragement of railway rates. Sim
ultaneously the government will pro-
mulgate a law providing for special
food supplies for railway men.
The newspapers, however, say that,
pending the publication of these
measures, the government will re-
fuse to negotiate with the strikers
and has under consideration the
question of taking legal action against
the strike committee.
a number of railway battalions
have notified the government of their
willingness 10 cooperate in ending
the strike.
Latest reports are that only the Mos
COW and Petrograd railway systems
are affected, and that the workmen on
other lines are protesting against the
strike.
The strike followed negotiations be-
tween the government and the unions
which began in April. The aggregate
increase in wages demanded Is $3.50
100000, whereas the entire ante-bellum
cost of operating the reads was ST.
701 100000
The evening newspapers say the
government considers the strike has
fallen through. The city had bread
supplies for two weeks.
The provisional government appar-
entity has won complete victory over
the preliminary parliament, an out
growth of the democratic congress.
NJ. Tseretelli, one of the leaders of
the parliament, Informed Premier
Kerensky that the parliament had
withdrawn all It's demands that the
government be responsible 70 1t and
had acceGed to the governments plan
that the parliament act merely in an
advisory legislative capacity.
The parliament has been christened
officially "the Temporary Council of
the Russian Republic" and will sit UNI
I'll the constituent assembly convenes.
II has been agreed that the council
shall have right to put questions,
but not demands; to initiate legisla-
ton on state questions and to delib-
crate on measures which the govern
ment lays before il"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
ROADS MOVE 10000 MEN
War Has Imposed Stupendous Task
on Railroads Of the United
States.

Chicago, or. 6.--Since the declara.
ton OF war the railroads have moved
720 600 American soldiers from their
homes TO training camps or embarka-
ton points, the railroads war board
announced. All of these. except the
first per cent of the National army
that mOyerd by regular train Septem-
Der 8, have required special train sorv-
ice. This involved the use Of 1880
passenger ears, 1000 baggage cars and
1900 freight cars and required prep
aratlons Of special schedules covering
1851 cities designated as points Of
local concentration.
The longest haul I'm the National
army movement was that Of n special
train from Yuma, Arlz., to Fort Riley,
Kan. The longest National Guard
haul was from San Francisco to a
point on the Atlantic coast
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
GERMER'S PLEA is DENIED
chicaeoan on Trial in Michigan
Charged With Conspiracy Against
Draft Law Loses Point.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Oct. 10.-Unlt-
ed States District Judge Sessions, pre-
siding at the trial of Adolph Germer
of Chicago and II other persons who
are charged with conspiracy against
the selective draft law denied a mo-
ton of the defense that prospective
Jurors who have served on exemption
boards be dismissed. Germer is ma
tional secretary of the Socialist party.
Two of the defendants are clergymen
and several are prominent in local so
cialist circles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
PLANS TO HOUSE WORKERS
Community Building Project Is Before
Council of Defense at
Washington.

Washington, Oct. 10.-The council of
step toward government participation
in community house building in war
industrial centers by creation of a
board to inquire as to what extent To-
cal capital will cooperate In govern
ment scheme. The board will include
representatives Of the war and navy
departments, the shipping board and
other government departments inter
ested directly in war contracts. Mem
bers were selected and the board prob
ably will report its findings within two
weeks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
To Have Cooperative Delivery

Stevens Point Another blow at
high prices will be dealt by merchants
of this city November /, when they
adopt the cooperative delivery sys-
TEN. II Is claimed that through cen
tral delivery all merchants will be
able 10 make material reductions in
the prices to consumers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
CONFESSION IN KEET CASE
Prosecutor o'Dsy Declares Dick Car
ter viii Tell Of Attempts Made to
Abduct Missouri Jeweler.

Marshfeld, Mo. Oct. 10.-Dlck Car
ter one of the defendants in the al
legged plot to abduct G. A. Clement, n
jeweler of Springfield, will be n wit
ness for the state in the trinl of
Claude !. Piersol, charged with kid
mapping Baby Lloyd Keet. Prosecutor
Paul NJ, ODay announced that the
state would use Carter, and that Car
ter had made a complete confession.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
M'BRlDE, LABOR HEAD, KILLED
Concilator Named by Secretary Viii
son to Act in Adjustment of Trouble
in Arizona Mines Dies in Accident.

Phoenix Ariz., oct. 10.--John Nc
Bride, conciiator named by Secretary
of Labor Wilson to act In the adjust
ment of labor trouble in Arizona mines,
received injuries from runaway horse
in Globe and died in hospital. Nc
Bride, who once was president of the
American Federation or Labor, is one
Of the best-known labor leaders in the
West. He is the only man who ever
defeated Gompers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
SIX BALLOONS START IN RACE
Annual International Contest Starts
at Muskogee,
Okla.

Mukogee, Okla, Oct. 10.-Six bal
looms left the Muskogee fair grounds
in the ninth annual international bal
loon race.
The balloons which started are: ST.
Louis, w. f. Assman, pilot; Muskogee.
Capt John Berry, Topeka, Menard Won
Hoffman, albert Won Hoffman, add {;
Prof. John Wise, J. NJ. O'Reilly; Day
ton, Warren Rasor; Media. NJ. A. Hell
mann, q. Hoorner, add.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
3 SLAIN IN DRAFT BATTLE
TWO Resisters and Deputy Shot to
Death In Texas-FaiIed to Re-
port for Service.

San Antonio, Tex, oct. S-A tele-
phone message from George West,
Live Oak county, says that as result
Of two days effort on the part OF
the county officials to arrest members
Of the Loso family, Mexicans fcr al.
legged failure 20 report for service in
the National army, Deputy Sheriff
William james and two Of the Loso
brothers are dead ana Serapio Loso.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
SENATE 0. KS RISK BILL
Soldiers and Sailors insurance Meas
ure Passed n to o-President
Signs Urgent Deficiency Bill.

Washington, oct. 6.--With the $40
600 maximum insurance plan restored,
MS urged by the administration, and
with an additional provision raising
Major General Pershing, commanding
the American forces In France and
Major General Bliss, chief Of staff, to
the rank Of general, the soldiers and
sailors insurance bill, carrying an APP
preparation Of $l76.O0O,O00, was passed
by the senate by vote Of II to 0.
In the house the conference report
on the S7,657, 434, 40 urgent deficiency
bill was unanimously ADOPTED.
President Wilson signed the measure
on Friday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
Attack on Three-MIIe Front.
NORWEGIAN SHIP TORPEDOER
Crew of % Men of the MaJoren Landed
at an American Port, Were SO
Hours in open Boats.

An Atlantic Port, Oct. 1O.-News Of
the destruction Of the Norwegian
steamship MaJoren by a German sub
marine Off the Irish coast September
3, was brought here by survivors, pas
scngers on a British vessel. The Ma
loren, 4,30o tons gross, left Philadel-
phia August - with iron for Glasgow.
The % members of the crew were res
cued by a patrol vessel 80 hours after
they took to small boats.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
BRITISH CRUISER TORPEDOED
Officer and Eighteen Men Killed by
Explosion on the Drake-snks
In Harbor.

London, oct G.-The British cruiser
Drake has been torpedoed and sunk
according TO an admiralty announce
ment. The Drake was torpedoed Off
the north coast Of Ireland. She
reached harb0r, but then sank In
shallow water. One officer and IS men
were killed by the explosion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-10-11
REDISTRIBUTION OF GUARDS
Orders Issued Looking to the Filling
of Three National Guard
Divisions.

Washington, oct. 10.-Redistribution
of troops at army environments In the
South ana middle West and East was
ordered by the war department to fill
three National Guard divisions In
Southern states, and to produce an ad-
ditlonal division of the National army
composed of negroes.