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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
MUST CONSERVE FOOD SUPPLY.
Administration Hammers on That Gen.
tral Fact.

Washington, April 1.-THE admins
tration is bending all its energies to drive
home the fact to the people that unless
the national food supply is increased and
conserved, great inconvenience, if not ac-
tual suffering, will result. The National
City bank of New York in vibrant adj
dress to its correspondent banks and the
public, said yesterday: "If we grow no
more food than we did last yesr-and SO
far the outlook is for less-there is dan
ger of food situation such as the world
in modern times has not dreamed of"
William J. Bryan probably will not be
among the pscifsts who will try to block
the administration plan of universal mill
tsry service. Mr.. Bryan called upon
President Wilson at the White House
yesterday, and although he advocated ma
tional prohibition during the period Of
the war he refused TO discuss the pend
ing military bills, declaring that he had
nothing whatever to say regarding mat
tiers before Congress. whatever the gov
ernment does will be right" said Mr..
Bryan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
WARNED AGAINST TREASON.
Pres. Wilson Also Speaks About At
tempt to Shield Traitors.

Washington, d. c., April l7.-All per.
sons in the United States, citizens and
aliens, are warned in proclamation is.
sued yesterday by President Wilson that
reasonable acts or attempts to shield
those committing such acts will be Wig
orously punished by the government.
=. The proclamation dennes treason, cit
ing statutes, provision of the constitu-
tion and decisions of the court and de-
clares that the acts described will be re-
garded as reasonable whether commit
ted in the United States or elsewhere.
Far-reaching Importance attaches to
the direction of the warning to aliens
and the declaration that resident aliens
as well as citizens owe allegiance to the
United States" and therefore are equal
ly subject TO the laws against treason
and like crimes.
At war, the United States is in very
different position from neutral Bomb
plotters now may be gripped with an
iron hand. Not only are conspirstors
themselves subject to heavy penalties,
but any one, even a Gefman resident,
who has any knowledge OF treasonable
acts and fails to make known the facts
to the authorities can be sent to prison
for seven years and fined 81 900 for trea-
SON
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

+, ID. Abernethey, a well known Bur
lington merchant, was among the bust
ness visitors in the city to-day.
Elliot Gibbs of Brattleboro returned
TO his home yesterday after brief bust
ness trip in Barre and Mortified.
w. j. jenkins of Warren street, who
has been passing few days with rela-
tives in Bethel, returned to the city yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Gordon OF
Spaulding street left this forenoon for a
visit of several days in Boston and
Waltham, Mass
Mrs. Gusto Aspesi. who has been pass
ing some time in Boston. has rejoined
her family here, having been called TO
the city by the death of +. Ferrario Of
Granite street.
Antonio Bianchi, a Hanover, n. H.,
merchant, who formerly resided in Barre,
arrived in the city last evening, having
been called here by the death of Frank
Ferrario of Granite street. Among 9th
ers here for Mr.. Ferrario's funeral, which
was held this afternoon, are Mrs. Angelo
Mainini and Mrs. Paul Mainini OF Bragg
vile, Mass.
At noon to-day registrations for the
Barre branch of the Red Cross society
had mounted to 200 and others who had
indicated a desire to affiliate were ex-
pected to enroll before night. Sponsors
for the formation of a local branch are
conducting an active campaign to re-
cruit 600 workers for the Red Cross in
Barre and immediate vicinity and if en-
rollments continue TO come in as rapidly
this week as last week the number viii
be reached.
Track team enthusiasts at Goddard
seminary are contemplating drive on
New Hampshire preparatory schools this
spring and If enough material can be
mustered the school viii be represented
at the Granite state meet. to be held in
Durham under the auspices Of New
Hampshire State college u was an
nOunced this forenoon that Henry Law
renee Southwick. president OF Emerson
college, viii give a reading. ~Riclelieu'
on the evening Of Tuesday. April "a. and
the procceds viii 20 toward financing
the track team. To sceommodato down
town patrons. the recital Wiil be given
81 the Universalist church instead q at
the seminary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
HETTY GREEN A vERMoNTER.
Therefore, New York State Will Lose
Several Million Dollars.

New York, April l7.-By decision of
the surrogate's court here yesterday de-
claring that at the time of her death
Mrs. Hetty Green, described as "the rich
est woman in the world was a resident
of Vermont, New York state win lose
a transfer tax estimated at several mil
lion dollars, unless the surrogate is re-
yersed by the higher courts.
Mrs. Green at intervals had lived in
New Jersey and New York. The attempt
TO have her declared resident of this
state was made by the transfer tax de-
partment. This, however, was opposed
by her son, Col. Edward H. r. Green,
who contended that despite her large
business interests in this city and other
portions OF New York state, Mrs Green
was at the time OF her death and had
been for many years prior thereto, res
ident of Bellows Falls, VT.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
BIG GERMAN CASUALTIES
In March They Were 54,s03 Men-Grand
Total Of z,iso,o66.

London, April lT.-Germsn casualties a.
reported in the German official casualty
lists during the month OF March shos
that j4,SO3 men were killed, died oi
wounds or sickness, O. were made prison
er OF are missing. according 20 a state
meut made public here last night.
The statement says that the Msrch
casualties. added TO those reported pre-.
vicusly. bring the total given in the Ger.
rrzn 0fieial lists since the beginning Of
the war 20 else ao6. a. follows:
Killed or died of wounds. $50. .760; died
ef sickness. S3.n9o; prisoners or uiss-
ins. SASS; wounded, 2.s43. .s2s.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
MAJ.-GEN. WOOD SELECTED.
To Represent Military Branch of Gov
ernment in Welcome.

Washington, D. c., April l7.-Major-
General Leonard Wood, ranking officer on
the active list of the army, was desig-
mated yesterday to represent the mill
tary branch OF the government on the
committee which will welcome to the
United States the distinguished British
war commission headed by Foreign Min
ister Balfour.
The selection of General Wood is in
line with the administrations plans for
according every possible honor to the
high rank and notable character OF Great
Britain's commissioners. The state de-
partment is represented On the commit
tee by Breckenridge Long, third assist
ant secretary; the navy by Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher, of the general board, and
Commander Z. F. Sellers, and the army
by General Wood and Colonel r. Z. L..
Niche.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
TORPEDO MISSED IT'S MARK
BY MORE THAN THIRTY YARDS
Wake of the Vessel Was Plainly Seen
Ahead of the Destroyer Immediately
After the Shot the German Boat Disap-
peared, According to Navy Depart
ment Announcement

Washington D. c., April IA German submarine to-day fired
the destroyer Smith hundred miles south of New York
The of submersbe American indicates
that the threatened German submarine blockade of American At
antic ports has begun y
This made at the department: T is
reported from the Fire Island gtshp the naval stations at
Boston and New York that at $3.50 of the 17h
submarine sighted by the u S. S. Smith running apparently
submerged The submarine fired torpedo at the Smith, which
missed her by thirty yards The wake of the torpedo plainly
crossing the bow The submarine disappeared
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
PENSION FRAUD ALLEGED.
In Action Brought Against a Vermont
Woman.

Burlington, April l7.-An adjourned
session OF the United States district
court opened to-day, and trial was be.
gun in the cass OF the government
against Catherine i. Hayens, alleged
false affidavit in the pension applica-
tion of Fanny Wentworth. The district
attorney will attempt to prove that the
defendant was a witness TO the second
marriage of Mrs. Wentworth to Andrew
Cobb The Wentworth woman applied
for a widows pension after her second
marriage.
Rev. Homer Titus of Keesville. y. Y,
testified to performing the second mar
riage ceremony, to which the Havens
woman was witness. The marriage
papers were introduced in the evidence.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
GERMAN SUBMARINE ATTACKED
US. WARSHIP SMITH 100 MILES
SOUTH OF HARBOR OF NEW YORK
GOV. GRAHAM SIGNS
PARTIAL PROHIBITION
Law Forbids Granting of Second Glass
Licenses During War-He Also
Signs Bill for Extension of
Street Railroad in
Bennington.

Gov. Graham last evening signed H,
452, the bill passed by the legislature
forbidding the issuance OF second class
liquor licenses while the United States
is at war. The act takes effect immedi-
ately. The governor has had the bill
under consideration ever since the legis.
lature adjourned last week Thursday,
and his delay in attaching his signature
caused much conjecture as TO whether
or not he would sign it. The bill reads
as follows:
mo licenses of the second class for
the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be
granted while the United States is at
war This act shall take effect from
its Passage"
The governor last night also signed
the bill to permit the public service COM
mission to order the extension of the
tracks of the Berkshire Street Railway
company in Bennington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
CONFERENCE OPENS WEDNESDAY
Bishop Franklin Hamilton Will Preside
at Newport.

Newport, April 1.-THE I'D annual
Vermont Methodist conference will open
here to-morrow morning at Q o'clock
After the devotional exercises the an
nual examination Of candidates viii be
held. Rev. Franklin Hamilton of San
Francisco will preside over the confer
ence and on Wednesday evening will give
his annual address. Rev. r. F. Lowe,
district superintendent Of the St. Johns
bury district, is not candidate for re-
appointment TO that position because he
has served the time limit Of six years.
II is probable that he will accept sp-
pointment to a pastorate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
BIG BRITISH SHIP
DRIVEN ON REEF
All the 100 Passengers of the Katmala
Were Saved-Ship Was Shelled and
Torpedoed By German Sub
marine.

New York, April 1.-THE British
steamship Katmala, 9000ton passenger
vessel of the Peninsula and Oriental
Steam Navigation company, was driven
on reef and sunk on March II near
Spezia, Italy, after being shelled and
torpedoed by a German submarine, ac-
cordng to two Americans who were
among her 100 passengers and who ar
rived here to-day from Europe. All
aboard the Katmsla were saved.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
BRITISH ARE NEARING
SAMARA IN PURSUIT
OF TURKISH ARMY
Official Statement Issued in London Tells
of Their Nearer Approach to Ista-
bilst, Where Turks May
Make Stand

London, April lT.-British troops in
Mesopotamia are continuing their ad-
vance up the Tigris in pursuit Of the re-
treating Turks. IL was officially an
nounced to-day that they have pushed
TO within a little more than 10 miles OF
Samara, 20 miles northwest OF Bsgdad,
and within a mile and one half Of Ista-
bilat. where the Turks apparently are ex-
pected TO make stand.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL.
Being on Road to Recovery After Swal.
lowing Bichloride.

Burlington, April l7.-Charles Vsllade,
"a, who took some bichloride Of mercury
in the barber shop at the New Sherwood
hotel late Saturday evening, was dis
charged yesterday from the Mary Fleteh-
er hospital. As the man was rushed to
the hospital Immediately after he had
taken the poison and his stomach thor
oughly-cleaned out by means of a stom-
ach pump it is not thought he viii suf-
fer any III effects from his act.
Valade, whose people live at Mallets
Bay and who is supposed TO be en-.
ployed in newspaper work in New York,
stated that he took the tablets by mis-
take. thinking they were asperin, which
he had been taking for a headache. He
had been drinking for some time and
was intoxicated at the time he took the
poison.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
II KILLED BY
ALLIES BOMBS
British and French Airplane
Squadron Raided a Ger
man Town of Freiburg
AIR ATTACK MADE
CONSIDERABLE HAVOC
Raid Was in Reprisal for
Submarine Attacks on
Hospital Ships

Berlin, via London, April l7.--An Off
cial announcement says that IL were
killed, 20 were injured and considerable
damage was done to the university build
ing by an air attack on Freiburg.
A British statement last night said
that large squadron of British and
French airplanes bombarded Freiburg on
Saturday as a reprisal for German sub
marine attacks on British hospital ships
The British admiralty statement reads
as follows:
In consequence of German submarine
attacks on British hospital ships, in di-
rect and fragrant contravention of The
Hague convention, large squadron of
British and French airplanes carried out
a reprisal bombardment of the town of
Freiburg Saturday. Many bombs were
dropped with good results.
Despite large number of air fights
with hostile airplanes, all our machines
except three returned safely"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
AMERICAN SHIP HIT NINE.
The Zealandis Was Not Driven Ashore
By q Gale.

New York, April 1.-THE loss of the
American steamship Zeslsndia on the
British coast early this morning vas due
- striking a mine, and two Of her crew
were seEl1ed g. death. according 10 OIL
GERS Of the vessel who arrived to-day
on an American ship. A cable dispatch
from London on April sid the vessel
went ashsrs during a heavy gale.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
ALL COUNTER ATTACKS
WERE THEN PUT DOWN
Meanwhile the British Advanced and
Now Threaten the Main Line of Com
munication Between St. Quentin and
Cambrai-Attack Made by Franco
British on 150-Mile Front

Along 150-me battle 'front.' the French and the British
pushing back the German armies titanic struggle for the
mastery of the western front Stepping into the fray after the
British had hammeng the German lines in the Aas region
for the French struck along 25me front
depth of two to and onea miles, captured than 10000
prisoners maintained all the ground Last night General
Nvees force occupied themselves with consolidating the
positions and resisting All these assaults
repued and the Allies region of Craonne the Germans
suffered heavy losses Their total casualties in the first "a hours
fighting are estimated at 100000
Both the British and the French reports to-day indicate
tinuaton the operations Although hampered by the bad
British pushed forward in the region between St
Quentin Cabra advancing of Epehy to LeTombos
Farm within and onehaf miles of LeCatelet where they
threaten to cut ST. Quentin Cambria main line of
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
BIG HOLE IN REGIMENT.
VIII Be Caused BY Withdrawal Of Men
with Dependents

Burlington, April l7.-Fifteen hundred
men win Be needed 70 bring the lst Yer
mont infantry up 70 war strength. says
Col. W. c. Rivers, mastering officer. after
the conclusion Of the present wedding out
process. Out Of the original total, 2o4
men and two oaicers have been rejected,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
MUNITIONS PLANTS
REPORTED WORKING
Reducing of the Bread Ra-
tion to the Civilian Popu-
lation Was the Immediate
Cause of the Incipient
Revolution - Unrest Said
to Permeate Other Parts
of the Empire

Berlin, April l6, via London, April H.
"A day OF apprehension in Berlin ended
tonight with alarming events. The
threatened strikes because CT the reduc-
tion of the weekly bread ration material
lied in only portion of the larger fac.
tories and did not affect transportation
nor public utilities.
The strike leaders had planned an
elaborate system OF street demonstra-
tions, which were to unite in outdoor as
semhlages; but the inclement weather
kept down the enthusiasm. Some OF the
factories affected announced tonight
that workmen would resume to morrow; ;
in others, meetings viii be held TO de-
eide the future course of the strikers.
The strikes were limited TO the factories
manned by Liebknecht Lebedor, q branch
of the social democracy. The streets
were quiet tonight but the police were
still on guard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17

\ Copenhagen, April l6, sia London,
April II Yesterdays German newspa-
pers iutimated that an agitation among
workmen was in evidence elsewhere in
the empire, particularly in Leipsic; but
no reports have been received here in re-
gard to this phase of the situation. A
semi. official dispatch, the only one yet
allowed TO reach Copenhagen and which
obviously was carefully edited and cen
sored, asserts that despite the partial
suspension of work in Berlin the work
in the big munitions establishments were
not interfered with and the elevated and
street car service was proceeding normal
w
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
The company Fund.

From Florida comes a contribution %
the Headquarters Co.'S company fund,
with the following letter:
Dear Sirs:
Please find enclosed check for ten dol
lars lSlOl payable to Mr.. H. g. Wood
ruff for benefit Of the Headquarters Co,
Y. y. c.. fund. Have noticed with much
interest items in paper ami feel I would
like 70 help q little for our oountry's
cause.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
$4,000 HOTEL FIRE.
Riverside Hotel at Hooksstt, N. H. De-
stroyed Day Before Intended RssFSniag.

Hooksett, y. H.. April 1.-THE River
side hotel was destroyed By fire to-day.
and the loss i estimated az $4,000. The
csnsc of the Gre has not been determined.
William II. Hurd, the proprietor. planned
to open the houze for the season to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
The French Drive.

The French Drive.
The French story of the beginning of
the new offensive is told in the following
official communication issued in Paris y:
Between st. Quentin and the Disc ar
tillery fighting continued throughout the
day. South of the Oise we made new
progress on the plateau east of the line
of Barsisi- Quincy Basse.
Between scissors and Rheims, after
artillery preparation which lasted several
days, we attacked this morning the Ger
man lines along an extent of about 40
kilometers t25 miles,. A desperate bat
tie was fought along the whole front
where the enemy had grouped very i'm
portant forces and numerous artillery.
Everywhere the valor OF our troops over
game the energetic defense of our ad-
versary.
Between Scissors and Craonne the
whole German first position fell into our
power. East of Craonne our troops oc-
cupied the enemy's second position south
of Juvincourt. Further south we car
ried our line as far as the outskirts Of
Bermericourt and up to the Aisne canal
at Loivre and Oourcy.
"Violent counter attacks launched sew
ersl times north OF Vile au Bois were
broken down by our fire with consider
able losses to the enemy.
"The number of prisoners made by US
UP to the present exceeds 10000. We
likewise captured important material
which has not yet been inyentoried
'In Champagne artillery fighting con-
timed actively during the day on the
various sectors. The cannonade was in
termittent on the rest of the front.
Belgian communication: There was
artillery fighting along the whole Bel
gian 'front.'"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17

MISS &AMlAC afaAANE<Es
"524 "A s.. North. =. Petersburg. Fori-
da7
Previously acknowledged 81 ,545.oo
Mss Msude BatcheldeT 1900. 1000
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-04-17
100000 GERMANS
LOST IN GREAT DRIVE
BY GENERAL NIVELLE

French Began Offensive Between Sois-
sons and Rheims, Just East of the
Elbow of the German Front, and
Advanced Average Depth of Two
and One-Half Miles, Capturing More
Than 10000 Prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

was left untouched and only the legs
of the table cut down and the mat
tresses of the beds besmirched. At
every point the shining and striking
freshness and originality of the Ger
man mind were evident.
I put this in as warning against
those who belittle the German soldiers
adaptablity and originality. But
ought not to pass this part of the front
without a bit of conversation. had
heard two men discussing reprisals;
one was moderately in favor of re-
prisals, the other was violently OPP
posed. Then we came to Bapaume: We
looked over the systematic work of the
Germans hands. We had seen villages
that day which had been torn by shells
for months, and which did not look so
foul and filthy as this town, where
hardly a she'll had fallen. Every item
of devastation was deliberate; every
sickeninc exhibition of dirt had been
made in accordance with general plan.
We looked at these things, and the man
who had favored reprisals said:
"Well, what can you do with people
like these?"
The man who had opposed looked
about him for a minute. Then he said
quietly, Kill them!'
Copyright 1911, by Edward MarhLl)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-05

songs in three languages for the col
ored laborers from South Africa.
Books for
Prisoners of War
Another British organization exists
solely for the purpose Of supplying
books to Russian prisoners Of war ID
Germany. Started by Or. c. 7. Hss'
berg Wright, of the London Library,
this organization is doing a great ser
vice, for which it has received gener'
Gus assistance from friends in Amer
lea. OF the many letters received w
DR.. Wright from prisoners, both civil
ian and military, one is from young
girl volunteer who is now prisoner
at Havelburg, who had written ASKING
for a parcel of food. She says: = On
a schoolgirl of nineteen years, and hsys
been a prisoner for two and hsn
years, but what | want is 10 have scss
books to study English. II il is pse
sible please reply to me-" A Russa
lieutenant begs for some books o.
Jurisprudence such as are now used
the courses of "our institute for tns
study of neurology and psychology.
The prisoners camp at Ruhleoen. On
the outskirts of Berlin, started
library of its own in November, 1914
1t consisted of eighty-three books. ~
ceived from the American Ambassador
Mr.. Gerard, and Mr.. Thinks. The ior
lowing summer an urgent spp."
reached members of the Board OF Lev
cation In London from Ruhleben prl'
oners asking for books for the edues
tional classes and lectures organites
by the camp educational departmeas
Under the supervision OF A. /. Davisr
secretary of the board. appeals wer
sent out, and the public RESPONDED
generously that before many moh.a'
5000 educational books had been io1,
warded. To-day the 200 lecturers s%
their pupils, all "citizens" in Ruhieoe+
have a large and well-selected librssJ
One Of the most inspiring phases
this work is the development On
scheme whereby. under certain eohsu
tons, informed men may be given CIV.
upon their return home for studies ~
sued. But, as Mr.. Davies reeen'S
pointed out, the question is nov "
one Of enabling the younger pris0s! -
TO continue their education. Inc ~"
has entered into the soul OF many -
these men. To provide them WIN 10
means Of hard work for the nina ~
be to do more than enable them 70
some profit out of calamity. II ms
to affect their whole attitude 70
the future tone and temper OF W.
minds and spirits"
Copyright. lsiI. b. Edward hs'shsaS