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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
MANY GERMAN DEAD
Were Found in German Trenches After
French Advance.

PiEis. April 9.-The French official
communication last night was as fol-
lows:
in Belgium our troops penetrated at
two points the positions of the enemy
in the region of Lombartzyde. Numer-
Gus German dead were found in the
trenches blown up by our fire. An at
tack by the enemy on one of our small
posts south of the Paschendaele canal
was repulsed with grenades.
In the Vosges a surprise attack
against one of our trenches in the re-
gion of Celles was repulsed easily. An
enemy attack on Largitzen, in Alsace,
cost the assaisnts losses with no re-
suits"
Yesterday there was no infantry ac
tion along the entire front held by the
French although violent artillery fight
ing was in progress in several sectors be-
tween the Somme and the Aisne and in
Champagne. Last nights French report
says:
"0n April Z the Germans threw ! 200
shells on Rheims: one civilian was killed
and three were wounded. Last night
German airplanes dropped bombs on Bel
fort; there were neither casualties nor
material damage"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
Facing the Tide.

Every advance in this or that particu-
lar price usually comes hat-in- hand with
special apology and reason. Groundfish
is high because of stormy week or a
fish wharf strike. Maple syrup is higher
because the tin cans cost seven or eight
cents more than year ago. Milk is
dearer because cleanliness costs money,
and, besides, the pastures no longer know
the bush scythe. When coal gets up, or
stays up, there is always reason close
at hand-a strike, mine-mouth tax,
too few freight cars-or too many. And
so the beguiled consumer is led to fancy
that the wind must change and lower
prices come again so soon as this or that
combination of untowsrd circumstances
shall break and pass.
Why not face the full TRUTH These
individual advances are but the sepa-
rate beach-combers in a rising tide. We
can look for lower prices only when the
whole situation, continent by continent,
allows a general recession.
Yet the big factors beneath the rising
cost OF living are not all beyond our
individual control Grant that John
Doe and Richard Roe cannot affect the
worlds outtake OF gold. Grant that the
drift of population from farm TO city
must follow its own laws, and that the
havoc that the world war is costing the
race is now too vast and tragic for con-
troll by anything but destiny itself Yet
there are other adverse causes that we
can check, every man in his measure,
Just as soon as We will make the effort.
One is private and municipal waste-the
petty wastes in housekeeping the large
scale waste in city management. An1th
er is lavish outlay on needless enter
pr..ces by our representative govern
ments, from town meetings to Congress.
Another is our alarming fire loss; the
continual burning OF foodstutls and pack
ing material reaches us directly through
every grocery bill; the iire loss in stand
ing timber and lumber camp, in ice
houses and freight. IN factory and mer-
camille building reaches us indirectly
through every Kind Of purchase.
suppose we were 10 think OF tho high
cost Of living not only when We pass
the extra nickel and write the bigger
check, but when We elect men To Office.
when we are shaping our building laws
or fire laws. and when We are managing
our city departments and our own house
holds, Boston Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
FISH AND GAME wARDENs.
Commissioner Leavens Named E. A. New
comb for Washington County.

State Fish and Game Commissioner
Linus Leavens announced yesterday the
appointments of the IL county fish and
game wardens, all being re-appointments
with one exception. In Washington
county Ernest A. Neweomb of Water
bury has been appointed warden in place
of Harrison J. Conant OF Montpelier,
who rendered his resignation at the time
Commissioner Titeomb resigned. Fol
lowing is the list as given ont by The
commissioner: Addison county. George
CbatTee; Bennington county, w H. iIig-
gins; Chittendeu, II. y. Rowley; Csledo-
mia. William Peck Essex, /. G. Rich;
Franklin, A. J. Croft Grand Isle, Joseph
r. Stone; Lamoille, Jonus stevens
Orange, Newton Field; Orleans, c. III. At.
kins; Rutland. T. w Hayward; Wind
ham, T. II. Metcalf; Windsor. Mr. Bill
ings. Washington, T. a. Newcomb
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
PREPARING GARDEN SOIL.
Issued by the Agricultural Extension
Service, University of Vermont.

Locate the garden near the house To
insure good care and to save steps.
Sandy soil is best but any soil may be
improved and give good results. Insure
good drainage, and take a southern
slope, away from shade, and protected
from cold north winds.
Abundance of fertility, careful and
frequent cultivation are essential to sue
cess; heavy application of fresh ma
nure plowed under in fall is an adsan-
tage on heavy soil. Well rotted manure
should be used with spring plowing,
which should be done at the earliest pos
sible date, to warm the soil quickly and
make ready for early crops. Pulverize
deeply and thoroughly.
Plow as deeply as may be possible and
practical and either follow each furrow
with rake leveling and complet-
ing the seed bed with the one operation,
or harrow thoroughly and level with a
planker. Hand spading should be re-
sorted to only in very small gardens or
where it is desirable to prepare a small
area very thoroughly
For very early planting of such crops
as lettuce, beets, carrots, radish and
onions. beds six to ten feet wide, raised
five to eight inches, with narrow walks
between them are sometimes used; for
early tomatoes and cabbage the rows
often are ridged and plants set in the
top of ridges. These ridges and raised
beds afford better drainage and quicker
warming of soil. For celery, leek and
such crops a furrow or slight trench is
frequently made. The soil taken out is
used later to fill in around plants for
blanching
Depend upon manure to maintain the
the fertility and humus content of the
soil, keep nitrate of soda on hand to be
used sparingly As top-dressing and
stimulant when plants are making too
slow growth. Arrange the garden TO horse I
all rows far enough apart and /
plan TO use a wheel hoe on all other I
rows
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10

School Superintendents of Vermont
Called to Montpelier.

All the school superiutendents of Yer.
mont were called to Montpelier to-day
for two days conference with Commits
sioner NJ. b. Hillegas, under suggestion
of the state committee of safety. The
purpose of the conference is to start a
movement in Vermont TO form boys and
girls planting clubs in order to increase
the product of Vermont land. The con-
ference is being held at the Montpelier
city hall and will continue Tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
Why This Man Was Chosen to Head
Great Corporation.

In the April American Magazine is the
story oi Charles A. Stone. president of
the American international corporation
which has charge of the promotion Of
American trade all over the world.
The selection of Mr.. Stone for this
present position was influenced largely
by the ability he had shown in picking,
training and inspiring young men. His
main reason for accepting WAS that be
would be able to develop more men than
ever before. He had made millions; his
success in his own sphere was assured.
But developing men was gospel TO him.
and he could not resist the opportunity
TO extend il.
Already he has sent dozens Of men
to foreign fields and hundreds more are
in training. Within a few years he viii
have placed thousands Of men in i'm
portant positions all over the world.
Anv one familiar with the amazing story
of the frm OF Stone s Webster may
why these facts viii mean
more 20 Charles a. Stone than any dol
lar yauze5 accomplishment: OF trade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
A.. G.. PERRY NAMED
SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREET WORK
Resident of Troy, N. Y, and Man For
merly Engaged in Road Construc-
tion in Vermont Confirmed
by Aldermen, 4 to 2.

street superintendent for Barre a
successor to the present incumbent IN
the Office of the trustee Of cemetery
trust funds, and an inspector OF fire
alarm wires were provided by the board
of aldermen at special meeting last
evening The street superintendent II
Archie G, Perry Of Troy. N Y, the trust
fund trustee, Fayette T. Cutler, and the
tire alarm inspector, r. ID. Carpenter, an
assistant engineer in the ire department.
Mayor Glysson's nomination Of Mr..
Perry for the street superintendency
was confirmed by vote of to 2 and
the other appointments were unopposed.
The brief aldermanic session was called
to order at s o'clock after the alder
manic committee of the whole had con-
ferred for an hour or more in eoniunc-
tion with a meeting of the charity com
mittee. President Bruce raped for or
der and voting proceeded after the read
ing of each communication from the
mayor There was no debating.
f. T. Cutler fills the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Oyerseer William
aiNBuHuH u LIE PupI ttCpdIbHltllt anu
Mr.. Carpenter is designated inspector Of
fire alarms by reason Of his ability to fill
position that has frequently gone
a begging in the past for want Of some
one to qualify. Mr.. Perry succeeds j. S.
Wilson, who has received an appointment
as street superintendent for the three
years past.
The new superintendent comes to Barre
bearing valuable recommendations from
former employers. Mr.. Perry is around
32 years old and in 1914 served efficient
ly AS superintendent OF the city streets
in Rutland. His father, David Perry, is
a well known state road builder Of Wind
ham county and the son has had wide
experience as builder OF permanent
roadway. Much of his experience has
been gained on the highways of Massa
chusetts and New York and wherever he
has been employed those familiar with
his work speak highly of his efficiency.
He came to Barre week ago and mem
bers of the city council who met him
were favorably impressed with his capa
hilities. He Is to receive a salary OF 81
500 per year with the stipulation that
he furnish his own transportation while
in office 1t is understood that he will
be accompanied here by his wife this
week and assume his new duties at once.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
OLD COURT SYSTEM
TO BE RETAINED; WILL
SON MAY BE JUDGE
Speaker Of the House Is Being Promi.
nently Mentioned for Vacancy on
Superior Court Bench.

! The dual system of courts in Vermont
will be retained for at least two more
years. in spite of the agitation which has
been going on since the legislature con
! vened and despite the recommendation
made by Gov Graham that the office of
superior Judge be abolished and nine SUI
preme justices carry on the work of the
higher courts.
The Senate by an emphatic vote yes.
terday afternoon proposed the House TO
amend the administration Judiciary bill
by providing that there be five supreme
justices and six superior judges. The
bill as it appeared early in the session
provided for nine supreme court justices,
but as the result OF determined opposi-
ton, especially from the Vermont Bar
association, compromise was reached
last week, which resulted in the bill being
amended in committee SO that the dual
system would be retained, but with one
less judge.
The House passed the bill unanimously
in it's modified form, but when it was re.
ported to the Senate yesterday, oen9 tor
Fairchild immediately proposed an
amendment by adding the sixth superior
Judge. Senator Villas upheld the amend
ment( and Senators Morse, Daniels and
Foote opposed. The Senate voted to pro-
pose to the House To amend by yea
and nay vote OF 20 to I, amended the
measure in two other particulars, and
then passed it by a vote of p to A. Sen
ators Morse, Leayens, Daniels and De
Witt, who nave been with the admins
tration through thick and thin, voted
against the bill in its amended form
1t is a foregone conclusion that the
present Judges, Chief Justice Waterman,
Butler, Stanton, Fish and Slack, will be
re elected, but the resignation Of Chief
Justice Munson from the supreme court
and the consequent elevation Of Judge
w. w. Miles leaves a vacancy to be filled.
Attorneys Hogan of st. Adams and
Archibald Of Manchester were mentioned
prominently as candidates early in the
session, but another possible candidate
in the person of Stanley G. Wilson OF
speaker OF the House of Rep
resentatiyes. has been favorably consid-
cred during the past fe wdays.
There is little doubt that Speaker Will
son, generally recognized AZ one OF the
ablesl lawyers in the state and "a young
man OF great popularity, would be elect
ed to the position should he allow the |
use of his name.
1t is understood on reliable authority |
That he has been approached on the sub
Iect, but nothing can be learned as to |
The possibilities of his becoming a can.
lidate Mr.. Wilson has been mentioned |
as possible candidate for
governor two or four years from now.
BY vote of Fl to 5, the Senate late
afternoon voted indefinitely to /
postpone action on the joint resolution
the continuance OF the agricul-
ural schools at Randolph and Lyndon.
md thus refused to 80 on record in favor
u against the continuance of tho Lyndori
chool.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
100000 Bushels of Wheat
and $4,000 Bushels of
Corn Destroyed
EXPLOSIONS BEFORE
FIRE BROKE OUT
National Guardsmen Were
Patrolling at the Time
of the Fire

Minneapolis, April lo.--'fwo grain ele.
vators were destroyed by fires, which are
believed to have been OF incendiary ori-
gin, early this morning, with losses total
ing 100000 National Guardsmen. who
were patroling the district, reported that
in both instances several explosions we're
heard before the fires were discovered.
More than 100000 bushels of wheat
and $4,000 bushels of corn were de
stroyed and $4,000 bushels of grain in
freight cars ON side tracks near the ele-
vators were damaged by fire and water.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
u. S. NAVY WILL
COOPERATE FULLY
WITH THE ENTENTE
President Wilson and Secretary of the
Navy Daniels Held Conference on
the Matter and Decided
on Plans.

| Washington, D. G., April 10.--Naval
ca. operation with the entente allies was
the subject of long conference late yes
terday between President Wilson and
Secretary Daniels. 1t became known
afterwards that the government already
| is taking steps to assure the fullest
measures of cooperative operation.
| The part to be played by American
warships was not revealed and Secretary
Daniels declined to say what action al
ready had been taken toward joint ac-
tivities 1t was indicated, however, that
the conference dealt with carrying out
fully the presidents statement to Con-
gress that every utility of the nation
would be employed to bring about most
effective cooperation.
One element of the plans undoubtedly
deals with the question of supplies for
the entente governments. Officials Of
the Bethlehem Steel corporation and 9th
err steel ordnance companies We're in con-
ference with Secretary Daniels during the
day in this regard. An agreement for
the apportionment of the facilities of
the plants between the American army
and navy orders and the furnishing of
war supplies to the entente nations was
reached under the previous arrangement
for the purchase of all government steel
at a fixed price, far below the regular
market rate.
Administration officials are determined
to employ every means in their power,
not inconsistent with the urgent re-
auirements of this government for mill
tary and naval stores, to keep the flow
of munitions as well as of foodstuffs to
Europe going at an increased rate.
Mr.. Daniels was also able to outline
to the president steps that have been
taken to establish a submarine-t tight
coast patrol in the shortest possible time.
Admiral Benson, chief of operations, and
CAPTAIN H. B. Wilson, chief of the At
lantic patrol service, are working out
plans which will eventually furnish very
complete protection for the approaches
to American barbords. Some part of
the patrol feet is already in operation.
Numerous private yachts have been do
mated and equipped for war; Others have
been purchased and large number of
smaller power boats have heen taken
over. The crews are now being as
semblcd.
Later when the new coast patrol boats |
ordered are delivered il will be /
to again extend the scope of the |
patrol. insuring merchant craft the most |
protection possible as they ar
rive in or depart from American ports.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
MANY MEN REJECTED.
Unable to Pass Physical Examination
For Vermont National Guard.

Burlington, April l0.-Members of the
Vermont National Guard, mobilizeds at
Fort Ethan Allen. are undergoing strict
physical examination. In one company
is men we're rejected, in another 10 and
in a third ten men. The examination
is going ahead at the rate of one
company day, but more help is expect
ed and it is probable that the work of
examining the men win be completed
this week. Co. X of Springfield arrived
yesterday with So men and three officers,
The regiment now numbers lo43 men
and AZ officers.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
PROMINENT RoYALToN MAN.
Frank B. Gilman Died Suddenly at His
Home.

Bethel. April TO- Frank b. Gilman,
one Of the selectmen and a prominent
citizen of the town OF Royalton, died
suddenly at 2 o'clock this morning, at
his home about two miles below this viii
lage Of angina pectoris. MIR. Gilman
was in Bethel last evening in apparently
as good health as usual, although he had
not been in the best of health for some
time.
Mr.. Gilman was born in Sanbornton,
n. IT,, in 1854. He married Lucy A.
Whitaker of Bethel He resided in Ran
dolph for Is years and in Bethel 20
years He is survived by his wife and
four daughters and two sons, as follows:
Grace Gilman, who is passing the winter
in Florida, Gertrude, John c., Glenn,
Esther and Edith. The two latter are
attending Teachers college at Columbia
university.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon at o'clock, and the interment will
be in Perry Hill cemtery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
ENTIRE FAMILY ARRESTED.
Lyndonville People Are Charged with
Illegal Selling and Furnishing.

St lohnsbury, April lc.-Francois
Couture. his wife, Mrs Mary l. Couture.
their daughter. Mrs. Mary l. Theriault,
and Mr. Couture's son, Joseph Couture.
all OF Lyndonylle. were in municipal
court here yesterday charged with sell
ing and furnishing intoxicating liquor
The entire family was arrested yestcT-
dsy morning and brought here.
The father was sentenced 10 not more
than l. nor less than 10 months in the
house Of correction. The wife aud daUgh-
ter were sentenced to three months in
Caledonia county jail and the sentence
was suspended. The son was given three
months in isil and the sentence was sus-
pended with the exception Of ten days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
CLOSE RADIO PLANTS.
Order Applies to Vermont Private Insti-
tuition.

New York. April lo.-Rear Admiral
Nathaniel r. Usher commandsnt of the
New York yard, announced last night
that he had requested the cooperation
of the governors of New York, New
Jersey. Connecticut and Vermont, as well
as the mayors OF this city, Newark, Jer-
sey City and New Haven. in closing all
private radio plants in the third naval
district. This action, he said, was in sc-
cordance with the executive order issued
in Washington April 6 directing that
radio plants not operated by the govern
ment or bv its permission be closed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
DIGGIN GHoLE UNDER TIE.
Man May Have Been Trying to Blow Up
Railroad Bridge.

Bellows Falls, April l0.-A possible
attempt to damage the Boston & Maine
railroad bridge over the Connecticut riv-
er was discovered latel asst night. Bcr
nard Lazo. brakeman, saw a man dig
ging a hole in the earth under a tie on
the masonry construction. When La1o
a approached the man ran off. Lazo mott
fed the yardmaster, Harry B. Liss, who
was at North Walpole. \. H., at the op-
posite end of the bridge. Liss saw the
man as he ran TO the New Hampshire
side and shouted 10 him to stop. The
stranger increased his speed and Liss
was unable to overtake him. Liss be
lieves the man planned to blow up the
bridge. No explosives were found.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
FOUND DEATH NOTICE.
After Returning from Hospital, Where
He Learned Wife Was Improving.

Bethel, April l0.-Mrs. Harold Perkins
of this place died suddenly last night at
the Mary Hitchcock hospital, Hanover,
n. H.. where she went Tor an operation
u week ago. Mr.. Perkins had been down
yesterday afternoon to see her and she
appeared to be improving. He came home
on the night train and when he reached
here found a telegram awaiting him, am
nouneing her death. He returned TO Han
over this morning.
Mrs. Perkins was Flossie Shepard, the
daughter of Mrs. James S. Shepard of
South Royaltou. She had been married
about six years and besides her mother
and husband one daughter survives.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
EIGHT BUILDINGS BURNED.
Including Hotel at Patten, Ne, Loss Be
ing $4,000.

Patten. Ne, April e.-Lumbermeu
guests at the Patten house escaped safe
IN last night when fire destroyed that
structure and seven other buildings. in
Guiding the telephone exchange. The loss
was $4,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
FARMING SECOND COMPANY.
Brattleboro Men Are Showing Patriotic
Spirit.

Brattleboro. April lo.--Answering a
call for young men willing to drill in
preparation for the formation of COM
pany to be one of those forming pos
sible Cd Vermont regiment, 81 young
men drilled last evening in the srmory
under the direction of ex-Capt. W. Z.
Haigh and ex-Lieut. Walter r. Spauld-
ing and numerous former non-commis-
stoned officers of Co |. At the conclusion
of the drill 32 more signed the roster of
the tentative organization. Drills will
be held several nights each week and in
the expectation that call for a second
regiment will soon be received.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
STEAMER NEW YORK
STRUCK A MINE
BUT STAYED UP
There Were No Casualties and the Ship
Was Able to Complete Voyage to
Liverpool Dock-She Carried
So Passengers.

Washington, D. G., April 10. THE
American liner New York struck a mine
at 7:40 last night, five miles off Liver
pool bar. No casualties are reported,
and the vessel later proceeded under her
own steam to the dock. The affair was
reported by Consul Washington at Iiv-
erpool this morning.
The steamer left New York on March
20, being armed. She carried So passen
gers, seven of them Americans, and cargo
and mails.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-10
CREW wADED ASHORE.
When Two-Master Schooner Abenski
Grounded During Storm.

Plymouth. Mass. April 9.-The two
masted schooner Abenaki Of Bath. Ne.
went ashore in snowstorm on White
Horse beach early to-day. The captain
and crew were able to wade ashore. The
schooner. which was bound from New
York u Bath with coal, Is eIpected to
BE total loss