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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

The New England geographical division
takes on more Importance as it become;
set apart as a separate department Of
the eastern division The territory is sc
important and its interests so detached
from the other sections Of the country
that it needs distinct departmental
head. In fact, much of the delay and
confusion in getting state troops started
for the Mexican border in 1916 was due
to the unwieldy size of the called east
ern division OF the army. Now that the
eastern division has been divided up into
departments, of which New England is
one there ought to be far greater swift
ness of equipment and of movement of
troops in case of emergency 1t should
be possible under the new arrangement,
moreover, to pay closer attention to the
defense needs Of New England with its
long coast line from the British provinces
on the north to New York state on the
south.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES.
Work Apportioned at Meeting Held by
Executive Committee.

The executive committee of the Yer
mont committee of public safety at 9
meeting in Montpelier last evening ap
pointed nine subcommittee as follows
Clothing and equipment of troops--Ex
Gov. John A. Meade of Rutland tehair
man, F. H. Babbitt of Bellows Falls
G. S. Skinner OF Orleans, z. S. Page OF
! Hyde Park and Charles s. Lord Of Wi
I nooski
Transportation Ex.Gov z. c. Smith
of st. Adams chairman, George II
Prouty of Newport, II. B. Folsom OF
Lyndonville, S. s. Cotton of Rutland,
J. j. Flynn of Burlington and |. II. La
Fleur of Middlebury.
Military organization and recruiting
Col. j. G. Estey Of Brattleboro (chair-
mani, H. s. Foster of Calais, Rev. d. J.
0Sullivan OF St Adams, Alexander Iron
side of Barre, DR.. H. T. Tinkham OF Bur
lington and James A. Stacy of White
River Junction.
Food production anu conservation-Ex-
Gov. Charles w Gates chairman. Har
land r. Howe OF st. Johnsbury, w. n.
Cady of Middlebury, A. A. Dunklee of
Vernon, John S. Sweeney of Island Pond
and II. NJ. Madison of Chelsea.
Publicity Frank f. Howe of Benning-
ton tchairman), F. G. Fleetwood of Nor
risville, George +. Root OF Newport, R.
w. McCuen of Vcrgennes and H. G. Bald
win of Wells River.
Finance Ex-Gov A. NJ. Fletcher of
Cayendish tchairmanl, c. P Smith OF
Burlington. f. A. Darling of Burke, II.
r. Cutler of Barton.
Home protection-Ch Charles II. Darling
of Burlington tchsirmanl, Josiah Grout
of Derby, w. b. Mayo of Mortified, A.
J. Cooper of Bennington and X. I. Brown
of Lunenburg.
Industrial survey-Ianhcs S. Hartness
of Springfield chairman, T. c. Par
fridge of Proctor. NJ. H. Brown of Will
mington, G. r. Varnum of Barre, W. |.
Jones of Arlington and A. NJ. Hall of Isle
La Motto.
Coordination of aid work. Gov.
w. w. Stickney Of Ludlow chairman
John II. Watson of Montpelier, DR.. James
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
NEW VERMONT LAWS.
Gov. Graham Has Signed Large Number
of Bills and Few Resolutions.
Gov. Graham has signed the followin

Gov. Graham has signed the following
An act TO amend Sec 1923 of the pub
lie statutes, Sec. 1894 of the public stat
utes as amended by No. l8l Of the acts
of 1910, Secs. 5,225 and 522G of the pub
lie statutes and to repeal No. us of the
acts of 1915, and requiring the commits
sioner of taxes to furnish certain notices
to licensees heretofore furnished by the
board of license commissioners.
An act to amend Secs 81 and SO of
No GA of the acts of 1915, relating to
school attendance; providing for grant.
ing OF excuses by school directors and
notice for non-attendance.
An act relating to headlights and spot
lights on vehicles.
An act to pay the town of Lunenburg
the sum therein named
An act to make the United States CEN
sus sheets now deposited in county
courts accessible
An act to accept the benefits of an act
passed by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives of the United States of
America in Congress assembled TO pro-
vide for the promotion Of vocational edu-
cation.
an dNG w PioNIut uiillOTu lTdIllC TeSu-
lations.
An act relating to town district school
meetings
An act to amend Sec. OF No. 2l9 of
the acts of 1912 as amended by Sec | of
No. 100 of the acts of 1915, relating to
care of INDECENT tuberculous persons.
Joint resolution relating to federal and
state taxation of incomes and inheri-
tances.
An act to amend Sec. 1927 of the pub
lie statutes, relating to roads for the re-
moval of lumber.
An act to amend certain sections of
the public statutes relating TO the grant
ing of fourth-class licenses, comforting
on the commissioner OF taxes certain du-
ties heretofore performed by the secre-
tary of state
An act to amend No. 1873 OF the acts
OF 1915, relating TO the sanitary regllla-
ton of barber shops
An act relating to the powers of life |
insurance companies chartered in the
state.
An act to authorize the town Of Barre T
to issue bonds for the purpose therein
named
An act to amend Sec 1856 of the public
statutes, relating to redemption of lands
sold for taxes
An act to amend See. II of No. l4I of
the acts of 1915, relating to the contents
OF the certificate Of proposal to issue cap 4
ital stock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

Theodore Roosevelt really does not in
tend to lead an American army across
the water to fight for the entente allies
At least we cannot believe that such il
his real intention patriotic as he is and
firmly devoted, too, to the cause of the
entente nations. What he may be in.
tending to do is to enlist an army OF
100000 and then offer them for service
for the allies. There is no doubt that
Roosevelt would have the doughty spirit
to fight and fight hard, but his manner
of campaigning at San Juan Hill would
scarcely prove effective in present day
warfare against Teuton army. This
war is not one brilliant, intrepid charge
after another, but series of well
thought out, carefully executed move
ments. Roosevelt would chafe himself to
death under the calculating command of
a Haig, for instance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
THE UNITED STATES CENSORSHIP

THE UNITED STATES CENSORSHIP.
1t must be admitted that the initial
efforts of the navy department, with the
cooperation of shipping interests and
some newspapers at the port of depart
ure, were successful in shrouding in mys-
terry the movement of armed American
merchant ships. The American liner st.
Louis, carrying mounted guns, left New
York on March IL, unheralded, and ar
rived safely at her destination on the
other side of the Atlantic ocean before
the world was informed of the fact that
she had left the home harbor just to
what extent the German admiralty was
kept in the dark regarding the move
ments Of the St Louis is not known at
the present time. However, the fact
that the ST. Louis got through the barred
zone in safety is not to be taken as con
elusive proof that the German admiralty
knew nothing about the departure of the.
ship from an American port. To assume
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

A pleasing manifestation of awakened
commercial life in Burlington is the leaf
let published by the Burlington Mer-
chants association and Chamber of Com
merce and called the Burlington Bulle-
tin" Vol. ], No. !, has been received by
us, and it brings the assurance, aside
from the mere fact of the publication of
such paper, that Burlington business
men are becoming more alive to the pos
sibilities of their city, especially in com
mercial development. Perhaps the sue
cess of the whirlwind movement in Sc
curing the location of halfmillion dol
lar chocolate factory in Burlington is the
actuating motive back of the new spirit.
At least we Judge so from the fact that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
General Sporting Notes.

Joe Tinker of the Columbus team of
the American association has several of
the men who played with him on the
Cubs, when he pioted that team through
National league campaign last summer.
Among the mem who will appear in the
Columbus lineup are Miner Brown, Ness,
Lapp, Ernhardt, Gerber, Bues, Witter
steater and James. This appears to be
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
Cost of Military Service.

THE military department has tax
en- careful inventory of our equip
ment on hand. | have been informed
by the national government that it
probably will be unable to furnish
for the present but little, il any
more, of such equipment. Figures
showing the cost OF such supplies
and equipment as will be needed if
the regiment is called out have been
obtained with the result that | am
OF the opinion that IN case of the
failure of the national government
to supply us, it win cost from $780,
600 TO 100000 to properly equip
and put into the field full regiment
of 1902 men and SO officers. In any
event, the state should see to il
that its soldiers are properly
equipped before being sent into the
field. As we may, and probably will,
be called upon TO do more than fur
nish one regiment, | suggest that
You appropriate at least Sl,000000
and safeguard its expenditure. The
treasurer should also be given au-
thority to borrow and pledge the
credit of the state for a proper
amount. While the governor and
the treasurer may have sufficient au-
thority at present as the law now
stands, it will be safer to have an
appropriation and like borrowing
authority given to the treasurer.
The figures showing how this result
has been reached can be obtained
from the adjutant general.
Time to Act Has Come.
"To my mind, the tiE1e to cease
talking and to act has come. Yer
mont will, as usual, do her part, and
more than her part. Patriotism does
not consist alone in following the
colors or in making patriotic
speeches, or in assuring each other
of our love of country, but rather in
each individuals doing, and continu-
ing to do day by day, his or her
part. The farmer should increase
the acreage under the pillow; the me
chanic, his hours OF labor; the pro-
fessional man should give of his time
to organization. An army in the
field must be properly fed and
clothed, and tended in health and
sickness; and all of these things
must be done by those who remain
at home. ask each one of you in
your respective towns to look to it
that these things are done"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
More Legislation Against Hostile
Acts.

Legislation. ! suggest to you the
enactment of law giving police Of
iicers full authority whenever a state
OF war exists to arrest, without war
rant, and take before court of COM
petent jurisdiction all persons sus-
pected OF being engaged in any way
in giving aid and comfort to our
enemies.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27
GOV. GRAHAM ASKS
S1,000,000 FOR WAR
EMERGENCY FUND
Continued from first page)

rigid economy in the several depart
ments of government during the
coming biennial period, no deficit
will be incurred. These figures do
not include any extraordinary ex-
pense the state may be put to be-
cause OF the approaching war with
the central powers of Europe. | ask
your full consideration of this condi-
ton.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

Ernie Shore OF the Red Sox took a
good beating from the Brooklyn Nation
ais in the first game between the clubs
this spring 1t was this same Shore,
who did the trick so nicely last fall,
when the worlds series was on.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

combination of ball tossers who might
be able to give few of the major league
teams good run for the pennant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

NJ. Hamilton of Rutland, A. c. Davis of
Manchester and A. S. Nichols OF Essex
Junction,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

The Germans in France are still long
way from home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

The main German defense Of ST. Quen.
tin is Savy. And the French know it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

with gentle peace in one hand
and deadly weapon in the other,
the warning nations are talking of
ending the war"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

See to-morrow's adv. for
list of Red Seal Records.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-03-27

J. p. HARRISON. REED MILLER. CHARLES HARRISON.
IT, COLLINS AND HARLAN ADA JONES AND BILLY
IL AND HENRY BURR. GENE GREENE AND PEERLESS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11
Press Runs
Irae Ia Form; Mt
Worrying Over y. 5.
,.ss1 Sd Declaration OF War

A1IstepdAm, Monday, Dec. To-
,Gommentang on Americas declaration
of Tar against Austria-Hungary, the
Nsues Wiener Tageblatt" Of Vienna
aPresident Wilson'S sudden idea
Mat war must BE declared against
,A4stmasHungary on the ground that
she is sGermany's vassal is the crasiest
OF his career as war inciter. We are
not frightened by his declaration of
war That Mr.. Wilson should think
he knows us better than we know
oulrselYesl makes us~laugh." a.ss
ThtSFfemdemblatt of Vienna refers
to the fact that Americas war declar-
.atie1t was almost Simultaneous with
the arnistice negotiations with Rus
TsiasSaIHd says it is a natural presump-
ton that President Wilson sees in
the tprnsof events In Russia the dan
sgersofeea possible peace and desires by
his moveHto prevent the old world
Ffrom finding repose and to head off
stoppage of -%garnering of the N
'ormousadYantages obtained by Amer
lea from the devastation of European
states by war.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11

Christmas Sale Will
take Place Tomorrow Aft
ernoon and Evening, {,

The Zion Ladies, Aid soclety,,ss, an
nual winter bazaar will We heldS In the
parlors OF the church on Chestnut
street tpmorroW afternoon and even
inlg;-and aplargesvariety of useful and
ornamental r articles VIII be placed .as. on
The b4gaarrris arranged with .. view
to the approaching Christmas SOFAS
TO affordHthe public an OPPORTUNITY
to secure handsome and attractive
gift articles. Norwegian pastry. in
Guiding the world-famous 4 .1efser,"
Wills also be oAsafe.
the bazaarsswll be distributed Among
various booths. and luncheon will be
served tosallS who attend the bazaar
which VIII open at gao tomorrow
.afternQan..t 9 &. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11

slsips Will Arrange Teams
For ths Winter
PisgEaIn.

{. A big meeting 81 all the curriers' IN.
Grand Forks. will be held th~isAevenine
at, the COMMERCIAL club ROBINS at
o'clock. Every skip is especially Org.
ed TO be! present so that8the, Kinks Gan.
be arranged in order to cause no de-
lay after the urltiis season IS off,;
cially opened. 4
The curlirAe :iice hEin; fine shape. and
.a,.few have already taken advantage
Of it: The skating ice is ALSO in, good
shape and a great many are at the
rink each evening.s<Sunday afternoon
a, record breaking scrowd attended
1t is just. as we'll not to give up
hope. ThsFre are~18O,0 600 900 Russians
and it is certain that not also then,
are insAne. \
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11

Hera4d want ADS Bring r esultas
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11
s;2|~!0N0APPLICANIS,
E0R||a|lB|ANDMAST' 4 L
lGead swarnped With;
administration all Parts
of the United States.

J.sE. coad Or the Commercial club
stconntemplaates establishing. a bureau Of
sGinformation CONCERNING bandmasters
aaseofs the United States. He-has.at hand
ssSSsuchl az wealth Of biographicalMand
lNSother data regarding musicians that
Aas$he feels justified in thinking of con-
SducttlE snch a bureau as,it issdolbt-
EEfuist1atesshis collectionEscan. be 5dupli.
.assscatedy anywhere in the country 1T the
sxpEesent time. 'f
IN The various committees working
the purpose Of securing a direc-
ssAatorsf fof the1 planneds municipal bind
etand instructor OF band music iii the
.sASpublic schools of the city, have dele-
22eatedJne task OF correspondence and
sssadvertising to Mr.. Coad. and today
MSahe finds himself, with, more than two
hundred applications on his desk.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11
OF BULBS
SENT FROM HOLLAND

Washington, Dec l1.--A Amer
;nursery4anen and flower lovers were
treasured today by a report to the de-
parchment OF commerce that an AMPLE,
supply~of bulbs frona Hollands would
be available and a. shipment of 2B,-
900 casesshad beensmade. Erroneous
reports that anSenffbargo on exporta-
t{Snsof bulbs had been imposed from
Holland are believed to have origin
ated from the i,nFastituticnSNof a system ~
of licensing exports.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-11

Nev York observation-disclosures 81
100 Chinese. buried IA thschlaess
reservation ON Cypress Hill csgastsry.
sBrooklynssdurdng The iasts4Attteen
years. are being exhunied, spfNnafA-
tory to shipment to the Oriett The
"Six companies' made of feligi0lia.
patriotic and f~raternal ChfneNe Ares a.
nancing She work. II was saidsstOAaH.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-02
BIG CELEBRATION
AT SHIP LAUNCHING

A Pacific Port, Dec. 1.-The launch
Ing of the first wooden ship in the
governments big shipbuilding program
took the nature of "a big celebration
here today,
A special train carrying government
officials and marine men from other
coast ports arrived early and all the
stores were closed two hours while
the launching took place. The Brem-
erton Marine band played while the
new ship slid down the ways
Special guards OF police were thrown
around the shipyard to protect the ship
from possible plots Of enemy agents.
The new vessel is a 5000-ton motor
ship. She is OF a type that will be
turned out with great speed here and
at other coast ports.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-02

Trianon was occupied by the supreme
council Military guards kept strict
est watch over the leaders it houses.
No one was permitted near the scene
of the deliberations. Premier Glenn
eneeau presided and called the meet
ing to order promptly at 10 O'clock
All delegates had been brought from
Paris on special electric trains.
Complete secrecy was observed to-
night as to the subjects discussed or
any conclusions arrived at. Colonel
House and General Bliss indicated
they would not attend further sessions
unless specifically directed. Presum-
ably they have spoken Americas word
to Americas allies
Late in the AFTERNOON, Colonel House
conferred with the, allied preniers now
in Paris
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-02
GOOD MAY COME.
FROMLANSDOWNE
PEACE PROPOSAL
The Allied Nations May Be
Stirred to Thoughtful
Consideration of Ameri-
can Plan for Statement.

Washington, Dec. british politics
lie behind Marquis of Lansdownes
war aims and peace suggestions. Of
ficials here feel. Some believe there
is definite attempt to wreck Lloyd
Georges regime through the propo-
sails and some feel that those oppos-
ing the premier are prepared to go to
any lengths. Others openly hint that
the aged Lansdowne is whimsical.
The administration believes that the
suggestion, however, will stir the ma
tions to a more thoughtful considera-
tion of the American idea of a frank
statement of war aims-stripped of
territorial agrandizement and national
selfishness.
From this standpoint, Lansdowne's IS
Otherwise it is scorned.
DIVISION OF OPINION.
The United Press gathsyeA. this. in=
formation today from Authoritative
sources, as representing what may
strictly be called the Official atti-
tude." In embassy quarters there was
division of opinion, though the ma
jority of diplomats shared the general
allied view in opposition to Lans-
downe.
Lansdowne's proposals, while not
acceptable as they stand, SOW the
seeds of a discussion that will lead tc
more openness as to- war aims ano
policies, officials here believe.
The government view was tina,
Lansdowne stressed too much the pos
sibillty of negotiating with a Germany
that invented the terms scrap of pa.
per-" and sink without trace"
COULD BE ALTERED.
His suggestion could be altered
however, it was admitted, so as tc
meet the American position. namely
by a frank statement that the wal
will be fought to the full allied
strength, but that world justice ant
freedom of democracy are the rea
aims. Further. America would sa,
that there is no spirit of crushing tn,
German people if the world could as
suredly be rid of Hohenzollernism.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-02
AMERICAN TRADITION OF
ISOLATION BROKEN AT THE
WAR COUNCIL OF THE ALLIES

Paris. Dec. 1.-The allies supreme
war council held its first meeting to-
day.
For the first time America broke her
tradition of splendid isolation from
Europe's wars-to lend her aid in the
world war of democracy.
Colonel House and General Tasker H.
Bliss sat at the council table to plan
concerted action of democracy's forces
with a notable array of statesmen,
military commanders and political
leaders.
For three hours the conference dis
cussed the problems of the war at
very town in which. 4s
years ago. France was forced to bow
to the will OF her arrogant Prussian
conqueror Of the war Of 1s70-71.
The whole of the grand hotel Du
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-02
STAMP TAX FEATURE
OF REVENUE LAW
GOES INTO EFFECT

Washington, Dec. 1.-Stamp taxes in
the war revenue law, affecting prac-
tically all lines of business, went into
effect today. Bonds, debentures or
certificates Of Indebtedness are taxed
5 cents for each 500 face value. Re-
newals shall be taxed as a new issue.
Realty deeds between 800 and $500
are taxed 80 cents and an equal sum
for each additional $500. But the tax
is waived when the instrument is given
to secure a debt.
Indemnity and surety bonds must pay
so cents tax. Where a premium is
charged for it's execution, the bond IS
taxed at the rate of 1 per cent on each
dollar or fraction thereof of the pre-
MUM charged Reinsurance is ex-
empted.
The tax on stock certificates Is
cents on each 800 of the issue, whether
on organization or reorganization. II
the stock is issued without face value
the tag should be cents per share
unless actual value is more than 500
per share, in which case the tax shall
be cents on each 800 actual value
A similar tax Of cents is placed on
stock sales OF transfers. Profits must
pay 10 cents and power of attorneys
| IS cents.
| Drafts or checks payable otherwise
! than at sight or on demand, promis-
sorry notes. except bank notes for circu-
lation are taxed 2 cents if not for more
than 800, and cents for each addi-
tional 500.
Every sale of playing cards Is taxed
cents in addition to the present tax.