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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-19
THE DAILY DESTRUCTION.
British Steamer Iolo of s,eo3 Tons Was
Sunk.

London. Feb l0--The British steamer
Iolo, of 1908 tons, has been sunk, Lloyds
announces.
Eleven men of the crew of the British
steamer Romsdalen, reported sunk yes
terday, are missing, according to Lloyds
announcement to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-19

Charles J. Buxton Of SCI North Main
street was taken 20 the City hospital
yesterday for an operation
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17

abhorred.
Its Almost a pity-he's in such
perfect condition" said Wilton,
meditatively.
"Prut-tush-tish!" said his
companion. It'll only knock him
over for the race; he'll be right as
a trivet after It,"
Whats yer figure, you say?"
relented Wilton, meditatively.
1.-TWO thousand to nothin' -
come! can't no handsomer."
For the race in Germany"
pursued Mr.. Willon.
1.-TWO thousand to nothin' -
GOMEZ" retiretade. the other.
Wilton chewed at bit of straw
cts a bargain" he said finally.
Meantime life went on as usual
for BERTHE Cecil. A few days later
he drove down to Richmond tc
keep an appointment woth Lady
Guenevere.
This day she went down to SEE
a dowager baroness aunt, out al
Hampton Court-really went, she
was never so imprudent as tt
falsify her word - and with tn,
dowager. who was very deaf ant
purblind, dined at Richmond. L
was nothing to anyone that Ceci
Joined her there.
The dowager went home In he
brou gilman; the countess drove II
Cecil's mail-phaeton. She obviatet
danger by bidding him set he
down at a little villa across tn,
park, where dwelt a confidential
protege Of hers; a former Frencl
governess, married tolerably well
who had the countess condolences
and kept them religiously for SAX
of Spanish point and rings, o
which her lavish ladyship had 60
tired.
From here she would take he
ex-governess' little broughom, an,
get quietly back tot her own hous
in Eaton Square.
II was a lovely night. Througl
the park, with the CLEAN OF tn
water ever and again shinin
Through the branches of the foil
age, Cecil started his horses. H
had not noticed what he note
now, that instead of one OF hi
carriage-grays, who had falle
slightly lame. they had put int
harness the young hunter who
though he had been broken
shafts. was not the horse wit
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
IRISH TURN
DOWN SCHEME
UNITED Press Leased wire.)

tOnIte0 f'ress Ilehbeu "IresD !
LONDON, May 17.-Irish ma
tionalists formally today voted re-
lection of Premier Lloyd-George's
plan for partition of Ulster in
settlement of the Irish home rule
plan, but agreed to adopt his sug-
gestion for convention of Irish
men of all parties to devise a sys-
tenn of government of the island.
Dublin dispatches today quoted
the Freeman's Journal as predict
ing rejection Of the partition pro-
posals by the nationalist, but
urged that all Irishmen give &C.
rious consideration to the counter
proposition advanced by the gov
eminent. This was for consti-
tutional convention of Irishmen.
AS announced, Lloyd-George's
plan was first for immediate home
rule for Ireland, excluding the six
of North and East Ulster,
but with a council of Ireland on
which the Obstetrics and other
irish sections were to be equally
represented. Secondly, he pro-
posed, II this were not acceptable,
that a convention of Irishmen of
all factions be called to devise a
settlement of the problem.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
u. S. DESTROYERS
BEGIN Sub CHASE

pent. however. 1t is believed the
admiralty desired to let the people
of England know that the Ameri-
cans were "in the thick of 1t" and
therefore permitted announcement
showing the destroyer-U-boat ac-
|tion.
Ready NOW
Every British naval officer and
seaman who has seen the Ameri-
can flotilla Is open voiced In adj
miration of the business-like ap-
pearance Of both ships and men.
The destroyers had been cleared
for action" on the way over, strip
ped down to fighting trim and the
personnel drilled to the second.
London newspapers glowed In
relating the incident OF how Brit
ish officers who boarded the
American flotilla commanders
flagship to bid him welcome and
to take tea with him, learned that
the American commander expected
to begin duty the next morning.
The British had expected sever
al days tuning up" after the
transatlantic run.
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UNITED Press Leaned WireD
LONDON. May 17.-Knowins
that American destroyers are to-
day combing the seas along with
British warships searching for
submarines, the .terse announce
lment of the American commander
we're ready for Immediate
Iduty"-upon arrival of the flotil-
la at Queenstown sent q thrill
through England today.
That the American vessels ar
rived on this side ready for In
slant action. and that one of the
destroyers has already had q brush
with submarine, became known
following the first admiralty state
ment announcing their presence.
I'm the Thick of It."
The British admiralty never dis
closes details of actions between
its patrol vessels and submarines
unless there have been casual
ties to the British forces.
The same plan presumably will
cover whatever the admiralty may
have to say regarding the Ameri-
can destroyers In action.
In the preliminary announce
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sent. were heavily hit. They cared
little for the "crushers" they In
Cured, but their champions fall
ure when he was In the face OF
Europe, cut them more terribly.
Cecil alone, amid it all, was very
quiet. He knew that with the fail.
ure of Forest King had gone the
last plank that saved him from
ruin. A bitter, heartsick misery
fell on him. For the first time In
his life the society of his troops Of
acquaintance became intolerably
Oppressive. He got away from
them at last, and wandered out
alone into the gardens of the
Stephanien, where he threw him.
self on a bench, trying vainly to
realize the thing.
A soft touch came on his arm
as he sat there; he looked up, sur
prised. Before him stood dainty
little Lady Venetia - the only
daughter of the House of Lyon
nesse by late marriage of his
Grace-the eight-year-old sister Of
the colossal Seraph. f9r
| Cecil reused himself and smiled
at her.
well, Petite Refine" calling
her by the name she generally
bore. "all alone? Where are your
lplaymates?"
She did not answer, but bent
nearer.
81 want to know. They say you
have lost all your money! Is q
true?"
Very true, my little lady"
Petite Reine/bent nearer to him.
II came - l came--please don't
be angry-because I heard them
say you had no money, and I want
you to take mine. Do take I'll
Look, 1t is all bright gold, and Il
Is my very own. Papa gives Il to
me to do just what like with. Do
take 1t; pray dol" n
CONTINUED I'm Our Next Issuc.y
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
IT'S A
WAR TO
FINISH

| No"hsSo = ooo A<SssD~N w hosJ
COPENHAGEN, May 17.-Ger-
many is no longer playing pos
sum-" letting hints creep out
through her censorship showing
alleged popular waves for peace
and seeking to lull her enemies
into the belief that she is weak
ening.
On the contrary. 1t is war, I'M
compromisingly and bitterly to the
end. And Americans here see in
this new development the neces-
sity for throwing all Americas
weight Immediately into the fray.
Copenhagen is closest OF all
neutrals to the German side of the
conflict and less subject to outside
influences.
The Americans and allies here
regard Hollweg's speech as that OF
. leader victorious in a small sized
brush with antagonistic political
elements. They hold he would
never have made so uncompromis-
ingly. curt an address If he were
not sure OF his grip. They hold
the chancellor had flatly refuted
the flood of limitations from Ger
many's propaganda department
that Germany Is ready to quit.
They hope Hollweg's unequivo-
cal stand for continuation of the
war will, eradicate that element
in America which has counselled
for passive participation in the
war in the hope that Germany is
getting ready for a compromise.
Well informed officials here In
terpret the almost universal ap-
prevail of Hollweg's speech as
voiced in German newspapers, as
an indication that the chancellor
has survived the political crisis in
his career.
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shadow of the pine. crowned hills,
there was not one in his way great
ed than the steeple-chaser, Forest
King.
The Guards Crack was entered
for the Prix de Danes, the sole
representative of England. There
were two or three good things out
of French stables, but his country
men were well content to leave
their honor to Beauty" and his
six-year-old.
Beauty himself, with a charac-
teristic philosophy, had a sortof
conviction that the German race
would set everything square. He
stood either tot make a very good
thing on it or to be very heavily
bit. There could be no medium.
My beauty, won't you cut those
German fellows down." muttered
Rake, the enthusiast, in the sad
ding Enclosure.
"Tip-top condition, my boy
tip-top, and no mistake" murmur-
ed Mr.. Wilton.
I, Then, in his capacity as head at
tendant on the hero, he, with his
own hands, adjusted a new and
handsome bride.
tbs Almost a pity. IT'S Almost
a pity" thought the worthy, as he
put the curb on the King. There
my boy! II you win with a painted
quid. I'm Dutchman."
| When young Prussian had shot
himself the night before for rou-
lette losses, it had not startled
Baden one tith SO gravely as did
now he unaccountable failure oil
the great Guards crack.
| The painted quid" had been SC
deity prepared that the result oil
veterinary investigation, while II
left unremoved the conviction that
the horse had been doctored, could
not explain when or how, or BY
what medicines.
! The Household, present and abb
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Omitted Press Leased Wire. }

tUnte0 RreSS Leased WIRE.
PETROGRAD, May 17.-Russia
appeared today to have passed the
crisis of her political sickness and
to have started on the road to con-
valescence.
Differences between the duma
government and the soldiers and
workmen's delegates we're melt
ing away and the formation of a
cabinet which seems certain to
>command full support of all fac
tions went on apace.
Today the executive committee
OF the soldiers and workmen's
committee met with the duma
ministry. They asked that the
ministry include In the reorgan-
lied cabinet three socialist demo
Gratis and three national social.
ists--six out of IL of the posts.
Official denial of alarmist re-
ports of conditions Of anarchy al
vladivostok was issued today.
One thing which 1t seems has
had great effect in stopping the
internecine strife among factions
here Is the series of statements
printed in Russian newspaper
from prominent Americans urging
complete democracy and unity Of
effort to Gust autocratic Germany
Today the statements OF Hamil
ton Holt. New York editor. and q
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
QUIT FRATERNIZING
UNITED Press Leased Wire.D

PETROGRAD, May 17.-Frat-
ernizing between Russian and
Teutonic soldiers has stopped
along practically all the northern
front. according to a Nord-Sud
agency dispatch received today.
The Nord-Sud dispatch de-
clared German guns now were
roaring over a great part of the
front since the soldiers stopped
fraternizing, but that Russian
army morale was being excellent
ly maintained despite this con-
-tinuous pounding.
Russian aeroplanes flying over
the Black sea harrassed the enc
my in Rumania, compelling the
Teutonic abandonment of the
Rumanian bank of the Danube.
Later when the Germans tried to
recross. the Russian flyers again
threw them back.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
'sUNDER TWO FLAGS
{ Continued From Our Last Issue. }
By Ouida

Continued From Our Last Issue.)
Tres cher, you are not courte-
ous." he said, YEARLY; but 1t
may be that you are right. That
isn't the point. tho; you say you
want near $500 by tomorrow
today. rather. can suggest moth
ing except to ask Royal straight
out; he never refuses you"
II tell you l will shoot myself
thru the brain rather than ask
him"
BERTHE moved restlessly. at is
no use giving you false hopes,
young one" he said gently. II
can do nothing!"
"Why-look here. You are
such chums with Lord Rocking
ham, and he's rich-what could
there be in 1t IL you Just ask him
to lend you a monkey for me?
He'd do it in a minute-and he'd
never miss it. Now. Berthe
will your"
What you ask is impossible
Cecil said, briefly. "If did such
q thing as that, should deserve
to be bounded out of the Guards
tomorrow"
Then you will not do it?"
81 have replied already"
you are a brute to mel" wen
on the lad. 81 cannot understand
that l asked anything SO dreadful
but | suppose you have too many
needs of your own to have any re
sources left for NINE"
Cecil shrugged his shoulder
Slightly again, and let him go. Hi
debts pressed heavier every day
he could have no power to aver
the crash that must, in a few
weeks, or at most. a few months
fall upon him.
at mayn't come to that" h
thought, something may happen
liz l should win some heavy pot
on the Prix de Danes, thing
would swim on again. I must win
the King will be as fit as in tn
Shires. Things mayn't come t
the worst, after ALL"
That evening, in the loose-bo
down at Royallieu, Forest Kin
stood in the height of Taught
| wrath. He dashed out HIS heel
with a force that made his com
J panion start and edge away.
Was these competitions that th
hero of the Soldiers Blue Ribbo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
ALLIES AIMS
Omitted Press Leased wire.)

LONDON, May 17.-Good re-
suits in Russia were looked for
today as the result of Lord Rob-
ert Cecil's clarifying speech in
the house of commons on the al
lies. aims as to annexations and
indemnities.
Summed up, the allies views
as expressed by the British act
ing minister were:
All previous aims of the allies
stand.
The allies favor the Russian
plan Of mo annexations and no
fndemnities," on the understand
ing this means no annexation and
no indemnities for political ag-
grandizement.
Annexaions and indemnities
may be necessary, however. to
assure the freedom OF peoples
held In bondage by the central
powers, and to atone for such
acts as the invasion Of Belgium
! France, Serbia and Poland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
Corner 9th &
Broadway
which to risk driving a lady

which to risk driving a lady.
However, Beauty was perfect
whip, and thought no more of the
change. AS they went, the moon
light was shed about their path,
and at the end of vista of boughs,
on a grassy knoll we're some phan-
tom forms-a dozen deer.
In an instant the hunter pricked
his ears, and launching into a
sweeping gallop, rushed down the
glade.
"Sit STILL" Cecil said, calmly
but under his breath. "He has
been always ridden with the buck
hounds; he will race the deer as
sure as we live!"
Race the deer he did.
The carriage was overthrow
The carriage was overthrown;
but the high courage of the peer
ess bore her unframed, even al
she was flung out onto the turf
She, had never looked fairer thar
as he threw himself beside her.
my love - my love, you ar,
saved!"
The beautiful eyes looked up.
"Saved-lost! All the worlt
must know now, that you are will
me this evening"" she murmured
with a shudder.
He sotohed her tenderly.
"Hush-be at rest! There is n,
injury but what I can repair. N,
one shall ever know of this. 70,
shall reach town safely and alone.
And, while he promised he for
got that he thus pledged his homo
to leave four hours of his life 8,
buried that however much he need
ed, he could never account TO
them.
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Grown-ups aren't the only folks
who have to be mended once in
awhile and put in good repair.
Here are three Riddles who have
been cared for in the children's
ward of the Tacoma General hos
pital.
The hospital is neutral, too,
when the mending OF babies is
concerned. The hospital is for
everybody, whatever their nation
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
COAST GOOD ROADS
CONVENTION IS ON

MEDFORD, Ore, May IT. -
With the leading good roads work
ers of the three Pacific coast
states attending, the annual con-
vention of the Tri-State Good
Roads association got into full
swing here today, the second day
of the gathering.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
ORDER CAMP FOR
NEGRO OFFICERS

SAN FRANCISCO, May ia
training camp for negro reserve
officers will be established soon
I'm the western army department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17

number of American socialists
that the United States does not
seek and does not favor aggran-
dizement in the war. were re-
ceived with especial favor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17

atty.
or the babies in the picture one
is a Japanese, another of German
parentage, and the third is an
American baby. Pick out which
Is which.
These Riddles are only three of
many who, before being placed in
institutions for dependent chill
dren, have been taken to the chill
dren's ward of the Tacoma Cen
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
TEETH and Their
Importance

r HE TEETH, probably more than anything else in
appearance are most important to business or
social success. Good sound, attractive teeth prove
the owner to be thoughtful considerable and attentive
The man or woman who can smile and laugh-ex-
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AT OUR PRICES YOU CAN AFFORD SOUND
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Arrange an appointment today-SEE THAT
YOUR TEETH ARE WORTHY OF YOUR STAND.
ING IN THE COMMUNITY.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
CHAPTER III.
The Painted Bit.

Baden was full.
Among the kings and celebrities
who gathered under the pleasant
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17

eral, and by careful nursing and
attention brought to a state of
health that will equip them for
their journey in life.
Last year SGT children were
treated in the children's ward.
This is only a small part of the
increasing work OF the hospital.
for which a campaign to raise
100000 is being carried on in
| Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
"MORE PROGRESS"

UNITED Press Icnsed wire.)
LONDON, May 17.-More prog
ress at Bullecourt was reported
by Field Marshal Haig today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-17
TEETH EXTRACTED

We extract teeth without hurting you by our own
Method. GAS GIVEN WHEN DESIRED
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02
NOTLOOKING FOR EXCITEMENT

Apparently the voters are not looking for eN- citement. 4 year ago about this time. the air was full of rurnors and speculation as to what the morrow election would show. This year there is nothing doing" Everybody seems to be busy at something else. \ year ago two hundred more voters registered than this year and made up two we'll defined factions. However, the win ming faction appears to have given entire satis- faction aS manager of the municipal affairs From the mayor to the dog catcher. They all worked in harmony and accomplished great deal And that iS the way it should be-
 Besides the Mayor. one member of the old council is seeking reelection. Three members win have to be elected The six candidates for election SO far as we know are all good men. All successful business men with unimpeaehable character Men upon whom the community can rely to co their duties if elected. And that is where the rub comes i'll. The voters have no choice T. is true that among the candidates some have had experience. What is more. they proved themselves very efficient while on the council This is to their advantage. For that reason we believe they should be elected Nevertheless no grave mistake can be made by electing any Of me candidates. for they are all good men.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02

The Weekly Democrat is the name of new publication at Anchorage. The editors and pub fishers are Jerry Murphy and Fred Martin both oldtimers in Alaska. It is we'll edited and gives every promise of becoming one ot the leading newspapers in the country Only for its name, Democrat we would be tempted to make much over the new publication. But candidly, we have no faith in the name. However, we wei come the Democrat but shall ever hope that with success. its name shall be changed to Weekly Republican" It would sound better. really.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02
THINGS TO BE REmEmsEREO

Remember that words are vehicles of thought Some roaghts have vitality and substance while others re shells that have only the appearance of being real
 A man may talk much Of prosperity. but always about m prosperity which goes his neighbor complaining of his own lack Of prosperity These are empty words If talks of The prosperity that is anesng for himself s gives thanks for i he is speaking real words which will do their part in manifesting prosperity for him
 Empty words are those that carry thoughts of evil dsh fear anger poverty ignorance weakness diseord and inharmony. Such words cannot bring anyone sue cess health or prosperity They filled with the things that appear to be real but which notweeky
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02
KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUB.

Meets every first and third Tues day evening at ?. m, at the Coun- cil Chambers. All women interest cd in the welfare of our city are cordially invited to attend.-Sec. B p Dickinson. NJ D.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02
kERIE NO. fs2. 2. 0. E.
CATEOLIC CHURCE.

Low Mass at 8:3o c III; High Mass at 19.39 a. m-; Sunday Schoo, at 7. 9 ?. n-; Sunday Vespers st 7,3g D n Week Day Mass at q m--Rey Pau P Kerus, Pastor
 ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
 Sunday-s a- m, Holy Communion (eZcept first Sunday n ,he month j . Q m Native Sunday school; Il a n- Morning prayer and sermon Holy Communion first Sunday in month-) F IT. Sunday school: 7:30 Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10:30 a. IT., Holy Communion; Tuesday: ?. m-, s. Johns Social Club. Guild -oom. Wednesday: p. IT,. Native Eomen's Guild. Indian school house Thursday: 2-so ?. IT.. st Johns Guile room; 7:3o ?. u., s, Johns Athleti, LlUo, Boys, Guild room; Friday E-, Choir rehearsal, Guild room ~.lcere welcome is extended to al ~speclaAy to nescou4eTs. hel Ei4ro l. Kelley, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02
ARE WE PROVINCIAL

We need standards of comparison. All excellence has nor risen out of one ant hill America is full of provin- cal people do know they provincial who are u~ad if one stopped inquire whether they are pecul- a functions apneranfng 10 proyincials and particular o-nfciaz afforded by the fact Of provinciaism. o- wheFer # s flaw be perhaps in part overcome
 We must try think least little. about civilization crrazaton and it's possible functions. the dierentia- ro individuals the function advantage disad- 7en-aee Of such differentiation
 We should read De Gourmont De Goncourt. We should not assume that Christ knew than Confucus until have read Confucius We should mstrust the local usrson and the loa professor remembering that lots of r-onl= not so long ago brought up to believe in Car'v4 and Macaulay Nor should we assume that Dar win said The last word that Christianity religion of all rhe world-seattle Post-Inteuigencer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-02

sidered when the education of our children is in- volved provided the children derive the proper benefit. Extravagance only comes in when in- efficiency gets the upper hand. So far, VIC are free to say that efficiency appears to De as prom inent today as ever. Having in mind the tact that cut off of a certain revenue with which our school has been maiRtained heretofore, which shall impose heavier taxation, it would be well to look into the matter before making the next appropriation.