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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
COLOMBIA MUST WAIT
STILL LITTLE LONGER

Washington. Feb. ef.-The senate
foreign relations committee had de-
tcrmined that the long pending treaty
to compensate Colombia for the parti-
ton Of Panama could not be ratified
at this session. Decision was de-
fcrrcd after President Wilson's letter
urging ratification had been read.
Chairman stone of the committee said
he would make formal statement
later and also make public the con-
tents Of the presidents letter.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Talking Pictures a Feature.
Mark Important Departure in The
atricals-Scores Successes.

"A theatrical innovation that is scor-
ing a success in every city visited is
found in the Renfax talking motion
pictures, a new invention superior in
every respect to anything of a like
nature ever shown heretofore. Musical
comedy on the screen while the char
actcrs act, sing and talk simultane-
ously has never before been deemed
possible but the Renfax musical talk
ing pictures are the latest development
in talking pictures.
They have proven extremely pop
ular in all the cities in which they
have been shown and have scored
popular and artistic successes every
where. Their popularity and success
are attested to by theater managers
and the public generally wherever
the talking and singing pictures have
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
A Simple Way to
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruff at once, and
that Is to dissolve 1t. then you destroy
It entirely. To do this. just get about
four ounces Of plain, common liquid
arvon from any drug store (this is all
you will need, apply it at night when
retiring: use enough to moistcn the
scalp and rub 1t in gently with the
finger tips.
BY morning. most il not all. Of your
dandruff will be gone and three or
four more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of it. no matter
how much dandruff you maye have.
You will find all itching and digging
OF the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair will be fluffy. lustrous,
glossy. silky and soft. and look and
feel n hundred times bcttcr-Ady.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Read This.

USOV UlSs
Spokane, Wash, Sept. rs, 1916
The Glass A Theater,
Spokane, Washington,
To Whom 1t May Concerns:
The Renfax Musical Talking Pictures
as handled by Mr.. L. r. Kennel are in
my opinion, by far the greatest ad-
vancement made along the line Of talk
ing pictures.
! have played them in one Of the
houses controlled by. The Stilwell
Theater company of Spokane, and not
only have they proven an excellent
drawing card from 4 box office stand
point, but they have sent large aud
fences home satisfied that they have
seen something decidedly new and
novel in the way of entertainment.
The exhibitor who is anxious to give
his patrons something entirely differ
ent than anything that they have pre-
viously seen will make no mistake in
booking these Talking and Singing
Pictures.
Respectfully,
Stilwcll Theaters Company,
Il. w. Copeland Asst Mgr
At the Bijou theater tonight and to.
morrow.
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that 1t would be impossible to get them
out. Orders were issued to use dyna-
mite if necessary.
Announcement that towns and cities
In the middle west were threatened
with suspension of operations of their
light, heat and power plants because
Of shortage of coal and coke came
with unexpected force and surprise at
n time when the situation was appar-
entity clearing in other quarters.
ITO relieve this critical situation"
reads the associations statement, the
association through its commission on
car shortage has requested all railroads
to take such steps as may be necessary
to facilitate the prompt handling Of
shipments of gas Goals for use in gas
benches and generators for gas COM
panies serving the public.
Request Is Demand.
AS such Il request in railroad circles
is considered to amount to a demand,
interstate commerce commission Of
ficials believe that the situation at the
affected towns and cities will be quick
ly relieved.
Chicago's claim that the railroads
are failing to exert themselves to re-
lieve tho situation was met by the
railway association tonight with a dec
laration that the grain men OF the
city had taken no interest in a recent
conference Of grain interests here and
that although Chicagoans were invited
the city was not represented. It was
Mt this conference that the shipment
east of 100 cars day Of feed. flour
and grain was authorized from Min
neapolis.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
RACE PROBLEM Is UP
ONCE MORE IN IDAHO

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 21.--Following the
reintroduction Of the anti-alien land
bill in the Idaho senate, n bill was in
troduced yesterday to prohibit the mar
riagc of white persons and Mongo-
lians." Application of Il Japanese for
a license to marry n white woman at
Twin Falls caused the introduction Of
the bill. The county clerk refused to
issue the license, holding that the Jap
aneSe was a mulatto.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

British claim gains in France ag-
sregating 1900 yards of German
trenches. Berlin reports the re-
pulse OF a French attack on Hill
1S5.
Bombardments reported in the
Austro- Italian theatcr and ON tho
eastern front.
Sir Edward Carson, admitting
that Gcrmany's submarine cam
paign is serious. said steps had
been taken to mitigate it. Coinci-
dentally the German minister of
the navy asserted that submarine
expectations had been surpassed
and that not a single u-bolt had
been lost
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Minneapolis.

Bcarisll news caused general de-
cline in wheat today. Corn and oats
were weak. Wheat receipts, 22S cars,
compared with 946 a year ago.
Wheat-May opened, $1.S1@1.s2A;
high. sLs2A: low. $1.7s; close. $3.50.
July opened $1.76: high. s1.76; low,
$l.73N; close, $l.74M.
No. 1 hard, $1.9o@l94; No. north
crn. $1.s2@l.sS; to arrive, $1.sO@1.S3;
No. northern. $l.7s@1.s7: No. 3
wheat. $1.70@1.s2; No. durum, $l.s4
@l.92: No. hard Montana, 1890
1856.
No. 2 yellow, &1.00h @1.02.
oats-No. 3 white. 56k@57k.
Flax-$2.77h 92S3k.
F1our-Fancy, patents, advanced Is
cents; quoted at $9.45; first clears ad-
vanced Is cents: quoted at 1926: 9TH
er grades, unchanged. Shipments, H.
452 barrels.
Barley-74G1.2s.
Rye-$1.43@1.44.
Bran-33@34.
Portland.
wheat, easier; no trading; spot
bids, l to lower. Bluestem, $3.50:
fortyfold. $1.56; club, $1.54; red Rus
sian, $1.52.
Barley-Unchanged.
Butter prints. extras, 5000; cubes,
SS@3SE; prime firsts, 81; dairy, 20.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
PORT OF PLYMOUTH
SHUT TO NEUTRALS

London, Feb. 21.--It has bccn Off
cially announced that the port Of
notice to all ships except those Of the
allies. Plymouth is most important
naval base, is the site of vast dock
yards and great arsenal.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
KRUPP WORKERS ARE
OUT ON BIG STRIKE

Amsterdam. Feb. 21.--Thc Tclegraf s
frontier correspondent says that n
strike in the Krupp works at Essen,
involving 1900 men. has been in prog
ress for a fortnight. The men made
creased food rations. Many of the
strikers have been sent to tho front,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
LONDON WOOL.

London, Feb. 2l.-Thc offerings Mt
the wool auction sales today amounted
to 1900 bales. There was a strong
demand from the home trade and &C.
casionally France. Merinos advanced
5 to 10 per cent. Victorian secured
sold at As. 9kd.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
Mary Pickford.

Coming soon in The Pride of the
Clan" is our popular favorite Mary
Pickford.
This will be looked forward to with
a great deal of interest and should not
fail to draw enthusiastic audiences,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

1t will take more than hanging up n
rcd light to make life safe around
downtown corners where humanity
surgcs in street traffic.-Pittsburgh
Dispatch. =,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
AUSTRALIA SUSPICIOUS.

Melbourne.-Importatio Of all prep
arations purporting to be remedies for
alcoholic or drug habits has been pro-
hibited in Australia.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
SAFE TO De AROUND,

How is your husband getting on
with his golf?''
Very well. indeed. The children are
allowed to watch him now."-London
Answers.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22
RAILROAD CONGESTION.
SHUTS ALL ELEVATORS
Shortage of Cars Causes Vir-
tual Suspension of
Chicago Business.
HAS BEARISH EFFECT
Grain Market Closes Unset
tied as Result of Traffic
Conditions.
HAS BEARlSH EFFECT

Chicago, Feb. 21.-virtual suspen-
sion Of business at all grain elevators
here resulted today from difficulty Of
obtaining railway cars and was ac-
companied by bearish effects on prices.
The wheat market unsettled, X to III
net lower. with May at $17SN to
$1.7SN. and July at $1.51 to 31.51M.
Corn finished X to y down; oats off
A@%@N@h and provisions varying
from ~ decline to a rise Of Is.
Tho weakness in price seemed to be
almost wholly due to the fact that, de-
spite recent optimistic reports as to
the shipping situation. dealers found
themselves unable to forward food
stuffs east.
Hope that emergency moves to OBJ
tain and outlet to the east for wheat,
and flour especially, would be success
full tended to make the wheat market
relatively steadier in the late transac.
lions.
Corn, like wheat, was bearlshly in
fluenced by the railroad congestion.
Oats sympathized with the weakness
of other cereals.
Sharp advances in the hog market
carried provisions to new high levels
for the season.
Days range:
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-02-22

been displayed. They will be shown at
the Bijou thcater tonight and tomor-
row.
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RAILROAS, SEEKING
TO RELIEVE EAST

Continued From Page Onc.)
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
TALK Or THE TOWN

Children's tennis oxfords for the
Fourth, 55c pair, at Shea's.
Mrs. Ernest Tanner left this morning
for Marshfield, where she is passing sew
eral days with relatives
Roderick Summers, who is employed at
Mortified Falls, was weekend visitor
with relatives in the city
Mrs Max Reaside left Saturday for
White River Junction, where she is max
ing an extended visit with relatives.
Odd Ladies wishing to go TO Granite
vile Friday, July s, please notify the
secretary, Mrs. Nellie Bisnchi, before
July a.
For the sixth successive Sunday rain
fell yesterday, giving an unpropitious
start to the series of union outdoor serv-
ices arranged for the summer by several
evangelical churches of the city. In lieu
OF the !.Ity square program planned by
the union committee, evening services
were held in the First Baptist church, at
which time Rev b. j. Lehigh, the pastor,
delivered sermon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
TALK OF THE TOWN

Suits at cleanup prices at Abbott's
Twenty styles womens white canvas
footwear for the holiday at Shea's, Sl.4g
per pair.
Regular meeting of the ladies Of Clan
Gordon will be held Tuesday, July 8, at
T;l5 p. m.
Mr. and Mrs. Dawson of Portland, Ne,
are isiting their daughter, Mrs. Black OF
Maple Grove.
All merchants association stores will
be open until p. m. on Tuesday, July 3,
and closed all day July 1.
Boys and girls OF the Presbyterian
Sunday school can receive their quarter
lies and papers by calling a the home Of
their respective teachers.
On account OF the infantiIe paralysis
quarantine, ii has been thcugLt best to
discontinue the flower work ~ the Ii
hr1ry lcr the present. II has also been
decided to give up the flower walks. Per
order civic committee, Barre Woman's
club
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gladstone, who
have been passing two weeks in the city
as the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stephen of Madison street, returned Sat
urday to their home in Manchester, n.
H. After an inspection trip of the Barre
granite quarries and cutting plants, the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen expressed
themselves as being at a loss to under
stand why New Hampshire is known as
the Granite state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
WATERBURY,

| Neighbors and relatives of Mrs. Arlet
Ia Boyce gathered at her home at Dux
bury Corners Thursday afternoon tt
show her their thought on her slst birth
day A lunch was taken, some little re
membranes left and very pleasant
afternoon spent by all. Arletta Anr
Eliza Lyman was born in Duxbury june
| 2S, 1885, and is the oldest resident az
far "a known, that was born in town
She is the daughter of Richard Lyman
and Ann Eliza (Crossettl Lyman, and
was born in the first framed house on
Crosset hill on the Carver place, her
mother. OF Holland. Dutch descent, being
born in a log cabin on the farm now
owned by A. j. Patterson. When Mrs.
Boyce was six years old, her father built
the house where B. F. Hart now resides,
but soon snapped with Oliver Clark for
the old tavern which stands on the site
of the present town building Mr. Ly-
man lived only two years after this pur-
chase, leaving to his widow the care of
this and the big farm Mrs. Lyman
carried this on for two years, but kept
her home in the tavern for many years
Mrs. Boyee being with her the greater
part of the time. She tells many in
teresting things relative to life during
those years in New England tavern,
also experiences of Mr.. Lyman as town
grand juror, which officer before the day
of health officers had much TO do with
contagious diseases. When Miss Lyman
was p years of age, she married Eli
Boyre most of her life since heinz snant
in Duxbury, although they lived at times
in Waterbury, st. Adams, and Montpe-
lier. The last of her mothers life was
carefully watched over by her daughter,
Mrs. Lyman living TO the age of 90
years. Mrs. Boyoe is an authority on
matters back in the history of the town
and people, She keeps keen interest in
the younger generation and has always
a bright word for the caller or passer-
by. She has two daughters, Mrs Herbert
Ireenleaf of Waltham, Mass, and
Mrs. Myrtle Atkins of Poultney; also
seven grandchildren. Mrs. Boyce does all
Ter work and much for others, has very
ew gray hairs and but for slight lame
Tess is very active. She is very re.
oureeful and talented. Even before the /
var made gardening popular, Mrs. Boyce
Used her front yard in this way and
ares for the same herself. Although |
AIKEN from school at the age of four
cen, she is well schooled by experience
nd those who gathered at her home
nd all acquaintance certainly wish for
er remaining years the same interest
n affairs which keeps her young.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
MONTPELIER
Secretary of State Has Licensed More
Than 10000 Automobiles.

Richard Jerome, who went to Burling
ton Saturday for examination for en-
trance in the quartermasters corps OF
the regular army, has been transferred
to Company H, temporarily at least, be-
cause there are no vacancies now in
the quartermasters' corps and is not
allowed to return home as is usually the
case upon enlisting because of the in
fantile paralysis epidemic,
At the secretary of states office at
the State House it was stated this morn
ing that over 10000 automobiles have
been registered this year, greater num-
Der than were registered at all last
year and the registrations are still be-
ing made in great numbers.
At sherf's sale this forenoon, the
Imperial bowling alley and pool room,
owned by Robert H. Hawkins, was pur
chased by Lester II. Greene for 1923
The bowling alleys, three in number,
were sold for $505 The sale was held
to satisfy mortgages held by Mr.. Greene
and two others. The place is being oper-
ated and has been since Mr. Hawkins
left town month ago but Mr.. Greene
stated this forenoon that it was for
sale.
John NJ. Avery, state legislative IL
brarian, returned to-day from Middle
bury, where he has been passing a few
days with his wife and children.
Mrs. Leslie H. blackwell went this
forenoon to st. Adams to visit rela.
tives.
An appeal from the probate commits
sioners in the estate of DR.. Will Frank
Minard, late of Waterbury, has been filed
in Washington county court, the appel |
liant being Nellie II. More, executrix of
the win of George II. Morse, late of
Montpelier. The appellant claims that
the Minard estate is indebted to the |
Morse estate in the sum of $1,000, which |
claim was not allowed by the probate
commissioners.
Rollo Blanchard of New York city ar
rived in the city Saturday for n visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c.
Blanchard of Hubbard street.
Announcement was made here Satur
day of the marriage of Mrs. Augusta G.
Deboer of Montpelier and William B.
Coates of Albany at st. Peters Episco-
pal church rectory, Albany. on June %
by Rev. Tage Theisen. Mr. and Mrs.
Coates will live on Oxford road, Albany.
The bride is the widow of Joseph A. 1
Deboer, who was president of the Ma
fional Life Insurance company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
The Daylight Store
TALK OF THE TOWN

Real pre,shrunk white skirts at Alb
bolts.
See those special skirt cloths at Alb.
bolts.
Don't forget the welfare meeting to-
night at Aldrich hall. This means you
Latest styles in white lace boots for
women, $3.50 to $3.50 per pair, at Shea's
Late contributions to the Barre Red
Cross fund include an offering of SIP
from the First Presbyterian church and
tidy sum donated as a percentage of
sales at the Atlantic & Pacific, the take
home" store.
Mrs. Carl c. Rollins. who has been
visiting relatives in Springfield. returned
Saturday evening to her home at IL
Brooklyn street. Her sister came as far
as Charlestown, n. H., with her on her
way 10 Boston, where she expects to get
employment the coming season. Mrs.
Rollins. on her way home, stopped at
Windsor to see her daughter, Mrs. For
est E. Fuller, who resides there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
GR4NITEVILLE

A. A. Hussey of Boston arrived to-
day to spent few days with Mrs.
Hussey in the home of James G. Pirie.
Mrs. John King went to Claremont
last Friday with her son, Ernest, who
has employment In that place. Before
returning home, Mrs. King will visit
relatives in Boston.
James F. Donahue left Saturday for
Berlin, n. H., where he will spend a
week with relatives.
Miss Efiie Macdonald of Barre spent
the weekend at her home.
DR.. and Mrs. Z. H. Bailey spent Sun
day in Lisbon, n. a., with Mrs Bailey's
parents. They returned home this morn
ing, the trip being made by automobile.
Mrs. Rogers of Montpelier spent the
week end with Mrs. John Ryan.
public dance will be held in Dosss-
SOS hall next Tuesday evening. Music
will be furnished by Gauthier's orches-
ira. Admission, SOC; ladies free.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
Ladies' Tailored Suits

We have one rack of Tailored Suits in aWt
the seasons best values, in the popular
shades. These are Suits that sold at from y
$500 to $4,000 and were our best values ).
of the season at these prices. We are put a
ting this whole assortment on ore rack to !
close at prices that will close them at once. ae
If you want good Suit to finish out the n.
season, these surely good buy. ~
We have lot of Colored Suits in the
season best models; colors, Blue, Black
and Tan. These are the latest models, -
that sold at from $500 to $4,000 each
These are on one rack to close at one-haf
price. These are good values to buy for
fall wear. =
Separate Coats asgSe%G
This has been unusually busy Coat -
season, and we have few odd models and
coors in Coats that putting special prices {
up the season.
We have few odd Coats in Blue, Black and colo
are putting on two racks to close at one-half tn
price These are the seasons best Coat values and
good values.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02

We have some especially
good values in All Wool Sport
Cloths, in the seasons most
popular colors.
One line of especial value is
a Fine Wool Velour material
in the Black-Line Check.
These are in the seasons most
popular colors, such as Rose,
Tan, Green, and Amethyst.
These are 81 inches wide, are
cloths that sold at $3.50. Now
for this sale only S2.98 per
yard.
One lot Of light colored All
Wool Summer Serges in Nov
city Weaves. These are espe-
cially good for dresses and
separate skirts. This is a
goods that will wash and look
like new every time. This is a
cloth that we are making a
special drive on at only S1.49
per yard.
We have on our center tables one
lot of Fine Wool Stripe Shirtings in
the seasons best color combinations.
These are a cloth that sold at S2.75,
and this is the old price. Now to close
at only S1.9S per yard See these
special values for the next few days.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
TALK OF THE TOWN
See Abbott's line OF wash goods.
See those bunting flags at Abbott's.

See those bunting flags at Abbott's.
Dance at Woodbury. pond Tuesday
night, July 3. Cleaves' orchestra.-adv
Miss Ina Freeland, the ll-year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Free
land, was removed Saturday to the City
hospital where she underwent an opera
tion for appendicitis. Her condition to-
day was reported to be comfortable and
favorable for a quick recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Roberts of the
Blanchard building have gone to their
former home in Rockland, Me-, for a
visit of two weeks. They were accom-
panied by the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs George Roberts of Rockland, who
have been passing some time in the city.
There were two week -enders in the
detention room at police headquarters.
This morning Lars Peter Christianson of
East Montpelier and Patrick F. Ryan of
Barre each acknowledged a first offense,
having been locked up on intoxication
charges. The respondents chose the al
tentative Jail sentence in lieu of paying
fines of IS and costs.
Among the guests arriving at Hotel
Barre through the week end were the
following people: Frank Murphy and
X. J. Vanner of Troy, n. Y, s. S. Phelps
and H. B. Richards of Greenfield, Mass,
r. F. Hatch and party of Windsor, Mrs.
Hugh Mcpherson of Kingston, Ont, Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Gilman of Springfield,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Trow and chauffeur
Of Montreal. P. O., Mr.. and Mrs. Rose,
NJ. Rose and B. Rose of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. c. Banks, of Boston, L. +. Leslie
and Edith Leslie of Johnson, Dorothy A.
Wheeler of WATERFOWL. Conn.,. William
A. Salladin of Canandaigua, n. Y, II. w.
Sawyer of Victor, n. Y, Antoine March
Ind of Montreal, G. A. Cross of North.
ield, Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Cook, Mr.. and
Mrs II. NJ Marker, Master Leonard
Marker and chauffeur of Montreal, Mr.. |
md Mrs. s. B. Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. |
}. L. Walker, G. B. Walker of New York |
,ity, Mr.. and Mrs. z. z. Csdy of Man
hester, n. H.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
Notice.

70 labor men and the purchasing pub
lie OF Barre: All union stores will keep
open Tuesday night until o'clock and
will be closed all day Wednesday, July 4.
When doing your purchasing, look for
the ore card and the union clerk. You
will get clean service and help the retail
clerks to fight those penny corporations.
r. c. |. P. A., local 24l.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-02
A. P ABBOTT CO. A r. ABBOTT CO. A. p ABBOTT CO.
A. P. ABBOTT CO.
Clean Up Sale of Suits and Coats

We putting this week what have left of
Suits and Goats will interest who good
finish good early fall garment Here you will find
lot of high garments that will We
making these prices best merchandise make for
fall stock which will be We only need the but
need the o early fall bills