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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
BRITAIN HAS 76O67 cAPTIvEs.
Has Won asa Guns and Retaken 500
Square Miles Of Territory.

London. June l6-Since the war start
Cd England has captured 76yO67 prison
ers, and since July. 1916, has retaken
900 square miles Of territory from the
enemy and captured. on the west front
alone. asa guns. according to estimates
read in the House Of Commons yesterday
by =. l. MACPHERSON, N. p. He ssid that
% the prisoners Listed 10000 alone had
been taken in MesoPotsmis since July,
1915
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
A SUCCESSFUL
MEDICINAL COMBINATION

and one that had long been needed and
had not seemed to be possible, is Hoods
Sarsaparilla taken before eating and
Peptiron Pills after eating. These two
great medicines supplement each other
in purifying and enriching the blood
strengthening and toning the nerves
putting life into the body and color into
the face. Taken in conjunction, they are
the ideal remedy for the blood and
nerves. All druggists.
G. |. Hood Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
THE PRESIDENT
BUSHES THE FOOD
CONTROL BILL
May Succeed in Having Them Go Ahead
of War Revenue Bill in
the Senate.

Washington, June l6.-President viii
son threw his personal force behind the
food bills yesterday with the result that
the Senate viii begin work on the con-
troll bill to-day and may put it through
ahead OF the war tax bill and other
measures. The House has made provis-
ion to take it up Monday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
FOOD INQUIRY IN CHICAGO.
Produce Managers of Packing Houses
Subppnaed

Chicago, June l6.-Federal subpGnas
were issued yesterday for the managers
Of the produce departments of all the
large packing concerns in Chicago. They
were summoned to appear before the
federal grand jury in session here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
LAST LOAN TILL
FALL, SAYS McADOO
Secretary Thinks Remaining $4,000, ooo,-
600 Will Not Be offered
Until Then.

Washington, June l6.-Secretary Nc
Adoo, announcing the oycrsubscription
of the two billion dollar offering of the
Liberty loan yesterday, said he did not
think there would be. another offering of
the remaining three billion authorized
by Congress before this fall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Scores.

At Chiesgo-Boston 6, Chicago :.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 3, BROOKLYN ?
fl2 inningsl
At Cincinnsti-Phila ~. Cincin-
natl s.
At Pittsburg-Wet grounds
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Public Water.

The Anglers this public water, my
man.
The Inhabitant-Aye.
The Angler-Then it won't be a crime
if | land fish?
The Inhabitant-No. It'll be mir
acle.-Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Scores.

At Boston-Chicago s, Boston 0.
At New York--New York >. st. Louis
l.
At Washington Detroit 4, Washing
ton 3.
At MISUNDERSTANDING 3, Cleye-
land 2
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Some Tips to Alfalfa Growers.

In the June Farm and Fireside writer
says
"Many growers of alfalfa used to fig
ure on marketing their entire output in
the form of hay. but the passing years
have proved the folly of this plan, for
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Steadfast Confidence

OVER FOUR YEARS LATER. or on
November 5, 1915. Mr.. Lander said: i
still have the same good opinion Of
Deans Kidney Pills that ! had when
last recommended them
Price 5or, at al dealers Don't simply
ask for q kidney remedy-gst Doan's
Kidney Pills-ths sane that Mr.. lander
has twice publicly recommended Poster
Alilburn Co, Props. Buffalo. y. Y.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16

Fseisry sutPut no. upvarss Il kfty millisH.
annually. Largest selling brand e lee Cirars
IN TIE -sriS Fartsry. Manchester, y. h.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
A GOOD FRIEND

A good friend stands by you
when in need. Barre people tell
how Doan's Kidney Pills have
stood the test. Mr.. Lander en-
dorsed Doan's over four years
ago and again confirms the story.
Could you ask for more con-
vincing testimony?
Geo. w. Lander, cigar manu-
facturer. 80 North Main street.
Barre, says: MY back began to
bother me about some ten years
ago. ] used a box of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, and they strengthened
my kidneys" statement given
August 81, 1922
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-06-16
Beets and String Beans.

The strings should be removed from
string beans before they are put up.
Beets, Of course, require careful washing
to remove all dirt before brining Ii
it is desired, when finally the beets or
string beans are to be eaten, to wash out
the brine, and serve them as fresh veg
etables, the addition OF spice when they
are put up is not necessary. Proceed as
with cucumbers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
TO SElGE ALL FOOD
Rigorous Precautions Reported in
Germany.


Germany.
London, March 2S.--A dispatch to
Reuters Telegram Company from Am
sterdam says
According to the Dutch newspap-
ers, the food question in Germany was
again discussed by the Reichstag
Committee today. Adolph Won Ba
tocki, President of the Food Regula-
ton Board, gave detailed statement
of the avilable supplies. and express
ly declared that the seizure of all
stocks of foodstuffs in the country
was imperative He intimated the
possibility OF the abolition of meat
less days and said a State contribu.
ton would be made toward increased
prices at the rate OF rs pfennigs for
the wealthy and 80 pfennigs for the
poorer communities per capita week
ly.
A Central News Dispatch from Am.
sterdam says that Herr Won Batocki
in statement to the Reichstag Com.
mittee admitted that the compensa.
tons for the reduction Of the bread
ration were not sufficient, but de.
clared no other solution was possible
Despite all the experience the food
administration authorities had gained
and the knowledge of conditions they
had acquired the supplies, Herr Won
Batocki continued. had been too high
ly estimated but the seriousness OF
the situation did not justify either
sharp criticism or Utopian proposals
The supplies of pigs were not suf
ficient to permit the slaughter of the
number which strict necessity requir
ed, the food dictator is quoted as de
claring, and therefore the reserves
of cattle would have to be drawn up
on considerably. Increased produc
ton was impossible. owing to the lack
of labor. leaving out of consideration
the enormous difficulties of transpor
tation. In any case. the speaker
said, it was impossible to live with
out potatoes and bread, and the agri
culturists must be made fully aware
of their obligations
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29

sioner of taxes, exofficio shall consti-
tute this board The appraisers are
to receive eight dollars day for the
time actually spent in performance of
their duties and their actual and
necessary expenses when away from
home on official business.
Among the representatives who OPP
posed the measure were Mr. Whitney
of st. Johnsbury. Mr.. Williams of
Proctor, Mr.. Root of Bennington, Mr..
Howland of Barre and Mr.. Smith of
st. Adams. Representative Moore of
Ludlow, Dwinell of Calais and Spauld
ing of Warren favored the measure.
The House ordered to a third read
ing Senator Pecks resolution urgent
ly requesting the immediate enact
ment of federal military training
law, and the Senate measures provid-
ing for plurality election for all
town, village and fire district offices,
and appropriating $65,0O0 for the use
of the livestock commissioner. 1t also
concurred in the Senate proposals of
amendment to the act placing in the
State tax commissioners hands, the
licensing OF peddlers, itinerant ven
dors and auctioneers. The measure
relating to exemptions on account Of
charges of book account was rejected
Senate proposals of amendment to
the bill placing the appointment of
liquor license commissioners in the
Governors hands were concurred in
by the House, as were the amend
ments to the bill reorganizing the
State board of health and imposing up
on it the duties of the supervisors of
the insane
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
ALLIES GAINING C
BUT OPPOSITION
IS SI|FFtN|kG
Fighting in Champagne Region Goes
Against the French
SPRING THAW HELPS RUSSIANS
Weather Conditions Make Rumored
German Advance on Petrograd
impossible at Present.

London, March 29-Further gains
by the British over the Germans
northwest of st. Quentin and by the
Germans over the French in the Cam
payne region of France, are recorded
in the latest communications.
British cavalry have captured the
| villages of Fillers-Faucon and Saul.
court, lying few miles north of Roi.
sci and are virtually astride the st.
Quentin-Cambrai road an additional
terrain has been taken from the Ger
mans south and west of Croisilles, de-
| spite the strong resistance OF the
Germans. The German war office,
| however takes issue with the latter
statement, asserting the fighting near
| Croisilles was in favor of the Ger
mans.
The activity or the part OF the line
held b ythe French west and south of
St. Quentin Is mainly by the artillery
wings of the opposing forces. South
of St Quentin. between Essigny and
Benay, a fierce artillery duel is in
progress. No infantry action has
been fought.
In Campagne the Germans, after a
violent bomhardment, attacked the
positions held by General Nivelles
troops west of Maisons de Champagne
and succeeded in penetrating ele-
ments of the French first line trench
es.a Sanguinary losses we're inflicted
on the Germans, however, during un-
successful efforts they made to cap
tnre the village Of Maison's de Cham
payne.
An early spring thaw on the Rus
sian front, from the Baltic sea to the
Carpathian mountains, had made i'm
possible for the present any attack in
force by the Germans against the Rus
SLAMS. This seemingly puts at naught
for the time being at least, the report
ed intentions of the Germans to at
tempt to force their way from the
Riga region toward Petrograd. Minor
operations are in progress, however.
In Rumania fighting continues in
the Uzul valley region. Here the Ger
mans have captured from the Rus
slams strongly entrenched ridge and
held ii despite numerous counter-at-
tacks, according to Berlin. One hun
dred prisoners and machine guns and
mine throwers fell into the hands of
the Germans.
Bombardments are in progress
along the entire AustroItalian front,
being especially violent on the east
between the Frigido valley and the
northern edge of the Carso plateau.
An attack by the Teutonic allies
west of Monastir launched after a
violent bombardment, was put down
by the French barrage fire.
The new Russian government will
be recognized by Japan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
MERRITT GARDNE
Resident Of Pownal Died Wednesday
at Age of 73.

Merritt Gardner. one of the best
known and oldest residents of Pownal
died at his home there Wednesday
night. Death was due to Bright's
disease. which had been the cause Of
very poor health foia the past year or
more.
The deceased was born in 1914 and
made his home in Pownal during
nearly his entire life. He was known
to all as an Industrious and thriving
farmer and both in his home life and
public services, for he held several
public Offices in Pownal. he bore him
self with friendliness and faithful.
ness. His wife, who survives him,
was Miss Orlena Barber He is also
survived by a daughter. Miss Myrtle
and a son. Perry b., of this village
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at / o'clock from the late
residence. Rev. Kingman Golledge
officiating. lnterment will be in
Park Lawn
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
THOROUGHLY REL|AB T
KIDNEY MEDICINE.

Ever since | have been In the drug
business, which is about thirteen
years, | have been handling and sell
ing DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Root, and so
far as | know it gives perfect salts
faction. never hear any complaints.
Swamp-Root is thoroughly reliable
remedy: made upon honor, and / take
pleasure in recommending 1t to my
customers.
Very truly yours,
HARRY G. DAVIS, Druggist.
June IL, 1916. Dover, ~ II.
Letter to
Dr.. klImer g. Co.,
Blnghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Root VIII Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer G. Co.,
Binghamton NJ. Y, for a sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Bennington Evening
Banner. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
TO HOLD BRAND WHlTLock
American Minister to Be Put Under
"NeWs Quarantine"

The Hague, March 29.--The AS
sociated Press has been informed
from an absolutely authentic source,
says that the German government
will ask American officials and relief
workers of the American commission
for relief In Belgium to submit to a
period of news quarantine" the time
not to exceed four weeks. in order to
prevent military information from
leaking out.
The time would count from the day
the men lay down their present
charges and notify the authorities in
Brussels of their readiness to de-
part. They will be asked to assemble
at some center, like Liege. or prefer
ably German city, such as Cologne,
Karlsruhe or Munich, which they
would not be allowed to leave for the
period mentioned.
The news quarantine" would apply
equally to Brand Whitlock. the Amer
lean minister to Belgium and his
staff, whom the German government,
since the break in diplomltic rela-
tions, regards on the same footing as
relief workers, although personally in
the case OF Mr.. Whitlock the period
of detention, as a matter of courtesy,
might be shortened. After the guar.
antine" has ended. it is stated that no
obstacles will be placed in the way Of
the departure of the officials and re-
lief workers by any route they may
choose.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
SERVICES IN WAR
EARN VOTE FOR
ENGLISH WOMEN
Sacrifices Should Be Rewarded.
Says Lloyd George
PLAN APPROVED BY AsQUITH
Qualifying Period for Women May
Be Reduced from Six to Three
Months.

London, March 29.--After an inter-
esting debate yesterday, The House
of Commons by a majority Of 279 ex-
pressed approval of legislation on the
lines of the speakers conference
recommendations for franchise re-
form. The small minority against
such a measure represented not the
actual opponents of reform, but rath-
er members who were desirous of post
poning legislation of such contenti-
GUS character until after the war.
! The great feature of the debate
was the frank acceptance by EXPIRE
mier Asquith and Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the exchequer, OF
women's right to vote as result of
their war sacrifices and services, and
Premier Lloyd Georges whole-hearted
acceptance of the conference recon-
mendations, except proportional rep
resentation He was even willing to
go still further and make the qualify
ing period three instead Of six
months.
A small party. in the Commons dur
ing the course of the debate express
ed their continued firm opposition to
women's suffrage, but their numbers
we're too small to carry great weight.
The nationalists announced that they
would support Mr. Asquith's motion.
AS a result of the debate. the gov
ernment, as Mr. Bonar Law announc-
ed will proceed with legislation to
give effect to the recommendations of
the conference The bill will embody
all of the recommendations except
proportional representation for wo-
mems suffrage. These will be omit
ted, first. because the government is
still undecided on the question, and
second, because it is held that Parlia-
ment must first of all express accept
ance of the principle of women's suf-
frage
The present idea is to make the bill
as little contentious as possible, so
that the second reading may be easily
secured. then, in committee. these
two excepted questions may be raised
as amendments to the BILL thus CIV
ing the House an opportunity to rec
ord it's opinion.
It cannot be doubted that the views
expressed yesterday by Mr.. Asquith.
Walter Hume Long and other prom
inent former opponents of women's
suffrage will inquence many other OPP
posing members, and in any case dur
ing the war this opposition has been
a rapidly dwindling one. 1t is still
possible that the women may have to
wait until after the war for the full
est recognition in their claims, but
the vote for women in some shape is
now certain. The new bill will not
be introduced until some considerable
time after Easter, as the budget and
other urgent business claim priority
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29

HON. D. x. sIMoNDs DEAD
Longtime Publisher of Manchester
journal Died This Morning.

Hon. David X. Simonds, former own
er of the Manchester Journal and pre-
sumably the Oldest living newspaper
man in Vermont, died at his home at
Manchester this morning in his 18th
year.
Mr.. SimOnds was a native Of Peru
where he was born April 5, 1889. He
had lived in Manchester for a larger
portion of the time since he returned
from the civil war and had been ac-
lively identified with the political af-
fairs of the town, county and state.
For nearly 40 years he published the
Manchester Journal which he sold to
the present owner about a decade ago.
He was for many years town clerk,
had held other town offices and was
postmaster during several admins
trations. He was long a trustee of
Burr and Burton seminary and con-
nected with other institutions.
Actively identified with the masonic
lodge, f. and A. NJ, and of Adinoram
chapter. o. f. s., and had also been
a grand patron OF the Vermont 0. Il.
S
Mr. Simonds was forced by i'll
health to retire from active business
about two years ago and had been
confined to mis- bed for the past II
months.
The family survivors are widow,
one daughter, Mrs. George Orvis of
New York and Manchester and one
son, D. Clark Simonds of Oregon.
Because OF his pleasing personali-
ty, his thorough uprightness and his
willingness to undertake public SER
vice, Mr.. Simonds had acquired
lasting place in the history of Man
chester and the news Of his death will
be received with regret Iy many who
loved him for the man he was and
who admired him because of his abili-
~ and integrity
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE
Friday Evening by Willis F. Gross,
High School Hall

Willis f. Gross, who is to deliver
the lecture on Christian Science in
high school Friday evening, March
goth. is a member of the board of lee
tureship of the Mother church. the
First Church Of Christ, scientist in
Boston. He is man of marked abili-
ty and we'll qualified to present this
subject.
The aim of the lecture is to present
to those unfamiliar with the Christian
Science concise statement of its
teachings, and to correct any false i'm
preston which have been formed
thereupon.
The year 1916 marked complete
half century since the discovery of
Christian Science and those fifty
years have witnessed marvellous
changes in human thought.
The, Christian Science society of
Bennington extends cordial invita-
ton to all to attend this lecture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
SUSPECT LANDED
IN BENNINGTON
COUNTY JAIL
Richard Ganiy Charged with 'heft
at wilmington
WINDHAM COUNTY OFFICERS HERE
With Accomplice, Jim Brown, Garrity
Is Accuse dof Stealing $500 from
Ante Rogers.
WINOHAM COUNIYOFFIcERS HERE

Richard Clarity, one of the two men
who is suspected of having stolen
$500 from lumberman known as
Ante Rogers at Wilmington Monday
night is in the county Jail here in the
keeping of Sheriff Godfrey.
Garrity and his alleged accomplice,
Jim Brown, were traced to this vii
lage by two Windham county officers
yesterday. The officers succeeded in
apprehending Garrity and were conf
dent that they would soon be able to
locate Brown. Up to the time the
Banner went to press this afternoon,
however, they had failed to locate
the second man.
Rogers arrived at Wilmington Mon
day night from the lumber camp
where he had been working during
the winter with several months pay
in his clothes. He put up at the
boarding house conducted for the en-
ployes of the Ludington Woodenware
company and was presumably well
coined by some of his fellow board
ers who realized that he had money
lin his clothes" When Rogers awoke
Tuesday morning his money was miss
ing and he at once notified the au-
thorities of his loss. Sheriff c. 4.
Mann and Deputy Sheriff w. e. Howe
took up the case and began to send
ont inquiries for the two alleged "rol-
lers" The officers eventually learn
ed that the two men had headed in
the direction of Bennington and
Garrity's arrest followed.
Sheriff Godfrey is suspicious that
Garrity is not making his first stay in
the Bennington county jail but says
that ON the occasion OF his previous
visit he bore another name.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-29
POWNAl TOWN MEETING
Voters Appropriate $500 for New
Town Clerks Office

Town Clerks Office
At the special town meeting held
at the town hall. Tuesday. the various
questions were settled as follows:- -
Ito see If the town will vote to
erect a building with suitable fire.
proof vaults therein to be used as a
town clerks Office.
Ii was voted to build building OF
four rooms, one of which is to be fire.
proof, on land owned by the town near
the town hall. Building not to exceed
$500.
ITO see il the town will vote to
purchase land near the schoolhouse in
Pownal to be used as an approach
thereto.
1t was voted to purchase this land
of Clinton Kately and to be paid for
from school fund.
3.-To see II the town will vote to
authorize the school directors to com
plete the school building at Pownal.
1t was voted that 10 percent be
raised for this purpose and that the
same be completed at once.
4.-To see what sum per day the
town will vote to pay its officers.
1t was voted to keep the amount the
same as before.