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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
WAR PLEDGES DUE.
Subscribers to War Chest and Red Cross
Should Pay at Once.

Away back in the early days of the
warm May and June, l9l7-Barre peo-
pie were particularly spontaneous in
their responses to calls for Red Cross
enrollments. Dues for membership in
that organization are now payable and
in making a request for payments, the
committee is coupling its statement with
a strong appeal for the payment of war
chest pledges 1t should be borne in
mind that the success of Barre's war
chest depends wholly upon the faithful
ness with which the subscribers meet
their obligations The following state
ments were issued from the Church
street headquarters to-day:
To War Chest Subscribers.
Some weeks ago when the canvassers
solicited your subscription, you met the
test Loyalty. Shall that same spirit of
loyalty and patriotism be permitted to
lag now that payment of pledges is due
and overdue? Do you realize that YOUR
failure to meet the obligations which
you promised to fulfill means that just
so much more of burden falls on the
boys who are fighting OUR battles in the
trenches over there? Now, in the mo-
ment when the initial victory is Just
within their grasp are you going to with
draw your support?
First the canvassers and now those
who are on duty at the war chest head
quarters gave and are giving their serv-
ices without a cent of compensation
Will you not Tighten their task by pay
ing your weekly, monthly or quarterly
pledge promptly? 1t is up to youl
Headquarters at the Church street school
building is open daily from 0 a. m till
noon, from to p. M, and on Mondays
Wednesdays and Saturdays from Z to s
p. m.
To Red Cross Members.
There is probably no society number.
ing you as a member in which you take
greater pride than in the Red Cross
This is to remind you, then, that the an.
nual dues of members who joined in May
and June, 1917, are now due. We are
dependent upon the dues to carry on the
work Of the Red Cross locally, and trust
you will remit at the earliest possible
date Dues are payable at the Church
street schoolbulding. The office is oper
daily from 8 a. m. till noon, and from z
p. IN. to 5 p. M; on Mondays, Wednes
days and Saturdays, from 7 to D. m
Kindly give the matter your early atten'
ton.
Barre Branch of the Red Cross,
By v q. Ayers, President.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
TRYING TO EXPLAIN THINGS.
Cologne Gazette Says German Retrea
Over Marne Was Expected.

Amsterdam, July 22.-"The withdraw.
al Of our troops to the northern bank
of the Marine came as no surprise to
well-informed circles, because the SUI
preme command has confdentially com
municated its intention beforehand"
says the Cologne Gazette, and adds:
THE object which the forcing of the
Marine had in view was attained. There.
fore, it did not appear dangerous to re-
treat locally in order to save unnecessary
losses
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
Recruits for the Engineers.

The following recruiting notice has
been received at the adjutant generals
Office relative to men who can go into
the engineers:
The acceptance of eligible and qualified
men, whose applications for enlistment
are approved by the chief of engineers or
by commissioned officer of the unit
concerned, is hereby authorized for the
organizations mentioned below:
6Sth engineers (standard gauge rail.
way operation battalionl, national army
Camp Leach, Washington, d. G.
Goth engineers (standard gauge rail.
way operation battalionl, national army
Fort Myer, Va.
The station for that portion of the
Goth engineers surveying and ranging
for which acceptances were authorized
in par. 6, g. K. S. circular letters No
1853, 1917 series, has been changed from
Washington Barracks, d. c., TO Fort
Myer, Va.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
DIED ON MOTOR TRIP.
George P. Smith Was Taking Son Home
from Hospital.

Meriden, Conn, July 22.-George P.
Smith, aged so, president of the Fl. T
Smith Express Co, died of acute indi-
gestion at New London yesterday. With
his family Mr.. Smith had motored to
the naval hospital to bring back his son
Carl d. Smith, who is in the navy and
who had been undergoing a nasal oper-
alton. The son is known as Young
Mack in fistic circles.
Mr.. Smith had held many local offices
His widow and seven children survive.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
NEW DAIRYING CONCERN.
Gulf Road Cooperative Dairy Co. L
Incorporated.

The Gulf Road Cooperative Dairy
company of Randolph Center has filed
articles of corporation in the secretary
of states office to do dairying business
in Randolph and adjoining towns, The
capital stock is $4,000. The papers are
signed by Edwin w. Snow Of Brool1ield,
Donald Salter and D. ]. Camp Of Ran
dolph, with dozen others.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
GERMAN GENERAL TO QUIT.
But Kaiser Would Not Let Him Leave the
Western Front.

Amsterdam, July %. - General Won
Francois, commander OF the seventh
army corps on the western front, has
resigned, says the Lokal Anzeiger. The
emperor has refused to accept the resig-
nation and has given him an honorary
appointment in one of the guard regi-
ments
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
GERMAN STARS KILLED.
Lieuts. Friedrichs and Kierschstein Were
Defeated in Battle.

Amsterdam, July %. -- Lieutenants
Friedrichs and Kierschstein, members of
the Won Richthofen squadron, have been
killed, says the Lokal Anzeiger. Fried
richs was credited with 81 victories and
Kierschstein with 27.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22

All members desiring transportation to
the Elks outing to be held in Williams.
town Tuesday, please meet at City square
at l2:l5. Members having cars are also
requested to meet at the above place and
time. Per order committee.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
Special Session of Japanese Diet.

Toxic, Thursday, July ls.-(By Asso-
ciated Press).--A special session Of the
Diet TO consider the question of inter
vention in Russia is likely to be called,
according to the newspapers to-day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
BARRE DAILY TIMES
MONDAY, JULY u, 1918.
The Weather.

Fair tonight and Tuesday; little
change in temperature; gentle to moder-
ate winds, mostly southwest.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
HIS s6TH VICTORY.
Lieut.. Rene Fonck Brought Down Sever
Germans in Three DAYS.

Paris, July %. 49, Lieutenant Rene
Fonck, one of the leading French aces,
brought down two German airships on
July is, two on July Is and three on
July 10. Six Of these machines were
brought down in flames. Fonck's total
now is officially Sc machines
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
DANCING PAVILION BURNED.

But Bucket Brigade Saved Other Build.
ings at Highland Park, Near Winsted.
Winsted, Conn, July 22.-The dancing
pavilion at Highland park was burned
early to-day A bucket brigade saved
other buildings. The Connecticut com.
pany had lease OF the place.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
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YOUNG GIRL would like position caring
for baby or light housework address Girl"
Times office. 10Stlf
FOR SALE - An electric fan; inquire of
IN" care Times. 108H
SWEET PEA BLOSSOMS FOR SALE-Fine
blooms in good assortment Of colors Booth,
Cherry street, Barre tel. 667-3 l0Stl6
WANTED--A bed-setter Barclay Brothers.
l0SH
LoST-On Prospect street Sunday, July 81,
near Martin place, 6-months-old female shep-
herd puppy ; color. light tan with small white
strip in face and white front feet answers
to name Of Beauty please notify VIM. Rem
frew, IL Church street, Barre, Vt 1OSt6"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22
ENGINES

A CARLOAD. We shall be unloading these
at the G. v. station Tuesday and Wednesday.
You can get a special price right at the car.
1t saves you money, saves us time, carriage
and storage Gas Engines and Kerosene En-
gines. Every one with Webster magnetic
Sizes, 9-h p. TO s-h. p. High-grade Engines,
fully guaranteed.
II you need one now, come TO the car and
take generous discount.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-22

MARSH-ALLEN co.
Orange County Phone = N. E. Phone 14O
The sun., 1918-09-20
CURB SECURITIES
TRADING IMPROVES
Almost Every Issue Shows an
Advance-ChevrOlet Gains
Three Points.

Trading in the market for curb securi-
ties showed considerable Improvement
over recent previous sessions. almost
every stock dealt in showing an advance.
Business was more active and the ease
with which prices moved forward showed
that the market had been oversold.
There was increased activity In the
war stocks and they moved fractionally
higher. Aetna Explosives led the group,
rising on the rumor that the receiver Is
to be discharged in October. Submarine
Boat and Wright Martin Aircraft moved
about one-fourth of a point higher.
The motors were firm, with Chevrolet
gaining three points and United showing
a fractional Improvement. The special
ties were also stronger. Independent oil
shares were steady and many Of the
issues ended the day with small frac-
tional gains. The mining group was
rather quiet. with no important changes.
Bonds were In good demand, with
many securities selling near their high
record prices.
Total sales and range OF prices follow
The sun., 1918-09-20
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Values were steady at the close Of a
dull and narrow market yesterday on
the Consolidated Exchange. Final quo
tations showed no material change in
prices. excepting in two or three issues.
which registered gains. Trading inter-
est was confined to a small group of
stocks. chiefly industrials, the railroad
group attracting little attention. The
list, which was subjected to selling pres
sure after the opening, rallied. and re-
covering losses. held steady during the
remainder OF the session. Such demand
as there was centred in Marine pre-
ferred and American Sumatra, although
both reacted from previous high levels.
Industrial Alcohol was also improved as
result OF late buying orders. Steel
common ranged from n low Of 1888 to
1914. closing unchanged at the latter
figure. Equipment and copper shares
were steady and the oil stocks. which
were in supply at the outset, recovered
the greater portion Of their losses. Rail-
road stocks closed with fractional net
declines. Trading in Liberty Loan bonds
was active.
The sun., 1918-09-20
HIGHER STEELRATE
NOW IMPROBABLE
No Decision Reached by War
Board at Conference in
Washington.
Special Despafch TO THE Sun.

WARRINGTON, Sept. 19.-Possible re-
and steel products for the last quarter
OF this year were discussed by repre-
sentatlves of the steel industry to-day In
conference with officials Of the War In
dustries Board. No decisions were
reached, and while the conference will
continue tomorrow IL Is not believed
likely that changes will be made in the
prices which have prevailed since July /.
Questions Of increased steel output. ex-
cept In so far as It would be affected
by a higher price on the products OF the
mills, were not considered in the confer
ence, nor were matters Of labor supply
and transportation facilities considered
except In the same relation.
Slight increases in the prices paid for
pig iron at the mines were allowed
three months ago, and II Is not believed
that change in them will be made in
the conference at this time.
Iron ore producers asked for an in
crease Of so cents a ton. The present
price 10 $3.50 a ton. The pig iron pro-
ducers asked for an increase OF IS a ton
from the present price OF $32. Both
branches of the industry presented data
en- the increased cost OF labor. freight
increases and cost Of production to sup
port their requests.
The War Industries Board was rep
resented in the conference by ]. Leonard
Replogle of the steel division and Alex
ander Legge OF the requirements divi-
sion. Chairman Baruch was present at
the meeting before leaving for New York
at O'Clock.
The sun., 1918-09-20
LESS NERVOUSNESS
IN COTTON MARKET
Effects Of Price Fixing Rumor
Wane and General List Closes
Easy, but Lower.

There was less nervousness In the
cotton market yesterday over the price
fixing proposition. but recoveries from
an early break were followed by re-
newed weakness on REPORTS Of increased
Southern offerings October, which had
sold up from 32.b6c. to 5000. broke to
82.40c. and closed at 32.42c.. with the
general list closing easy at a net decline
Of ~ to 81 points.
Rumors on wednesday that price fix-
ing had either been decided upon or
that opinions had been formulated as to
the proper price TO be fixed should ac-
ton become necessary were denied. and
reports received from Southern Con-
gressmen during the day said the sub
Ject under consideration was the dis
trtbution OF low grades. In this connec-
secured an undue proportion Of the high
grades last year and that an effort would
be made to induce them TO take bale
below for every bale above middling this
season.
There was a renewal OF Wednesdays
selling movement at the start. and after
opening 10 points lower to 20 points
higher the market sold about 23 TO 80
points under Wednesdays closing fig
uree Offerings were we'll taken on this
decline partly by trade interests. includ-
ing brokers with Japanese connections,
and the market rallied during the middle
of the day on the demand from this
source and covering.
Range of prices: Wednes-
The sun., 1918-09-20
RAILWAY CONTRACT
TEST SUIT SPURNED
Director McAdOo Refuses Sam
uel Untermyer's Scheme for
"Friendly" Action.
Special Despatch to The srx.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1a.-William G.
McAdoo. Director OF Railroads. refused
to-day a request made on the behalf
Of the railroad securities owners that
the Railroad Administration enter into
an agreement by which a friendly suit
should be brought by one of the roads
to test the form of contract and that
the decision of the courts should sub
sequently be incorporated in the con-
tract .-...
This request was contained In the
resolutions adopted at meeting OF the
railroad securities owners held recently
IN New York. A copy OF the resolutions
was brought here to-day by Samuel
Cntermyer. Mr.. McAdoo told Mr.. IN
tcrmyer that the contract was final so
far as he was concerned and that I'M
der no circumstances would he enter into
any such agreement as was proposed.
The first contract to be signed will
be that Of the Chicago and Northwest
ern road, which has been approved ny
the stockholders and signed by the cor
poration officials and is now merely
awaiting Mr.. McAdoos signature. The
contract guarantees an income OF about
sH,o00o00 TO the railroad. Other con-
tracts are expected to come in rapidly.
The sun., 1918-09-20
M'ADOO SANCTIONS
EXPRESS RATE PLAN
American Railway Company
Asks an Advance to Meet
Salary Increases.
S12,OO0,OO0 MORE NEEDED
Interstate Commerce Commits.
sion to Hold Public Hear
ings on Proposal.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1s.-wiliiam G.
McAdoo, Director-General OF Railroads.
has approved the application Of the
American Railway Express Company
for further rate increases estimated to
Yield S23,67o.o 900 and has sent the pro-
posal to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission for final action. The commits
sion announced tonight that public
hearings on the matter would begin
Tuesday. October s.
The amount realized by the recent
advance In rates. approximately sl0.-
oO0. 1000, has been absorbed entirely,
Mr. McAdoo wrote the commission, in
making wage advances to express en-
ployees. The Director General said he
was satisfied there must be a further
increase in wages and that some s12.-
900, geo OF additional revenue would be
needed for that purpose.
Accordingly. he said, he had asked
the express company for suggestion as
10 what advance should be made in
come. The company's memorandum was
submitted TO the Director General and
forwarded to the commission.
Assuming that $12,000,000 express
revenue must be obtained, the Director
General requested the commission to de-
termine whether the method. suggested
by the company was a proper one. II q
different plan was deemed best the COM
mission was asked to Indicate II.
AT the present time" the Director
General said. the express business Is
being conducted at a deficit, which will
be largely increased by the advance OF
wages which must be made. This deficit
is borne by the Railroad Administration.
You will therefore appreciate the i'm
portance Of as speedy action as may be
consistent with a proper consideration
OF the questions submitted"
The sun., 1918-09-20
N.Y.BOARDOF TRADE
CRITICISES TAX BILL
Declares Burden of Cost of War
on Present Generation
Is Too Heavy.

The Board OF Trade and Transporta-
ton Of New York yesterday sent letter
to the Finance Committee Of the United
States Senate and the Committee on
Ways and Meane of the House Of Repre-
sentatives declaring that under the
pending war revenue bill the sum to be
raised by taxation during the war is too
large in proportion to the amount to be
raised by the sale OF bonds The Board
or Trade states that II rs Unnecessary
to place such large share OF the burden
OF the cost upon the present generation,
who are fighting this war by their man
power" adding that "the greater benefits
which are to be achieved will be enjoyed
by posterity who should In Justice carry
large share Of the cost"
The bill Is avowedly based upon the
principle that those who are best able to
pay shall pay" says the letter. This
principle Is worked out in the bill to such
an extreme as to becomes not only ir-
equitable but unwise. because Il will de-
prtve the great mass OF our people from
carrying any adequate part OF the imam
cial burden. The law should recognize
the principle that 1t il the patriotic
privilege, as well as the duty, of every
american CITIZEN ana OF every other per-
son who enjoys the unparalleled ad-
vantages Of living under our American
conditions and institutions to contribute
to the extent OF his ability. whether much
or little. Taxes should be so levied as
to give the smallest wage Garner an OPP
portunity to contribute something, and
such distribution Of the tax to the entire
community would make the burden light
for all and impose no unjust share on
any"
Continuing. the Board of Trade SAYS
an unusual or extra tax upon untlistrlb-
uted earnings of corporations would be
dangerous and unwise and lead to dis
aster, and recommends that a stamp tax
be levied on bank checks and receipts.
bills or invoices. Also that a general
consumption tax of a very small per-
oentage be imposed and collected
through the retail seller. 1t also recon-
mends that all persons receiving an in
come OF $1,000 and less should pay tax
Of at least 1 per cent. which could be
collected with small expense through the
internal revenue Offices or the local post
Offices. In the case OF incomes Of 81 900
and less being taxed, II suggests that the
exemption of $1,000 now allowed should
be repealed and the normal tax rate OF
ger cent. reduced proportionately upon
incomes up to $4,000 SO there shall be no
inequalities or Inconsistencies and to
avoid making the tax on such incomes
excessive.
The sun., 1918-09-20
LONDON MARKET.

LONDON, Sept. 1s.-Money was still
wanted In the market to-day, and dis
counts were quiet. On the Stock Ex-
change activity developed only In certain
spots. notably shipping. iron and steel
and engineering shares and Grand
Trunks. all OF which were dearer. Rus
sian bonds were better on the news that
coupons would be accepted in part In
the subscription for the new French
loan. Gilt edged securities were MAIN
tanned.
The sun., 1918-09-20
Freight Rate Raise Approved.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.--The Inter
Fate Commerce Commission to-day au.
thorlzed the Bay State Street Railway
Company to increase class and COM
modify freight rates on interstate traf-
nee between Boston and Providence and
Intermediate points in an amount to
equalize those rates with rates between
The same points maintained by steam
railroads
The sun., 1918-09-20

THE PITTsBURG. CINCINNArI.
CHICAGO s. ST. LOUIS RAIL
ROAD COMPANY.
Treasury Department
Pittsburg Pa, September >. 1918
CONSOLIDATED MORTGAGE BONDS
THE PITTsBuRG. CINCINNATI.
CHICAGO ST. LOUIS RAIL
WAY COMPANY
to an aggregate cost Of 81, 0l5. SOLOS will be
purchased for the sinking Fund October l.
1918 at the Agency OF this Company, The
Farmers Loan and Trust Company, New
York City. under the following provision Of
the mortgage:
Sealed proposals for the sale OF said
bonds will be received at the agency OF
said Railway Company in the City OF
New York. on or before the day prior to
the time OF making such purchase, and
bonds offered at the lowest prkce, but
not exceeding par, will be accepted and
paid for. Should bonds of different
holders be offered at the same price,
the number OF bonds so Purchased shall
be on a pro rata basis. as near as prac-
ticable. in proportion TO the whole num-
Der OF bonds offered"
Proposals to sell bonds to the Sinking
Fund must be In the hands OF The Farm
ers' Loan and Trust Company before close
OF business, three O'Clock +. NJ. Monday
September 30, 1918. and bonds accepted
must be delivered on october LIST or Sc
curity furnished that day, II required, that
delivery will be made within ten days
T. II. Is. MCKNIGHT. Treasurer.
The sun., 1918-09-20
New Orleans Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 19.-The price
fixing issue was again the strongest in
fiuence In the cotton market to-day, and
,<1ims from Washington that the fight
against Government control had been
lost depressed values. Lowest prices
were reached late In the day. and at
these levels the active months were SO
to 6s points under the final quotations
OF yesterday. The close was at a net
loss Of 81 TO 81 points. October, 1910;
December. $3.50 January. $3.50: March,
so.bs; May. so.s5. Spots quiet Mid
ding. S2.75.
The sun., 1918-09-20

CHICAGO. Sept. Ex-senator George e
Chamberlain. chairman OF the Committee
on Military Affairs OF the United States
Senate. will speak on Universal Military
Training and Compulsory Service at
the meeting Of the American Bankers
Association, which will open here next
Tuesday. The clearing house committee
which has charge of arrangements
for the annual convention also an
nounced that Otto II. Kahn of New York
will have for his subject THE Menace
OF Paternalism and Bureaucracy"
The sun., 1918-09-20
Steamship Lines to File Reports.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 19.---Steamship
lines under Federal control were d.
rected to-day to file with the Interstate
Commerce Commission not later than
November 1 statements showing rev.
enues for each OF the three years prior
TO their being taken over In order that
the Government may have a basis for
calculating the amounts TO be paid them
under the governmental guarantee
The sun., 1918-09-20
TRADING IN CORN STOPPED.
Chicago Order Affects Delivery in
store or by Grada Alone.

CHICAGO, Sept 1s.-Aii trading in corn
,or delivery In store or by grade alone
Cnieaso IN September was ordered
stopped to-day by the directors Of the
Board Of Trade. At the same time all
transactions in indemnities executed on
september 10 in September corn were
declared null and void and the sellers
were ordered to refund to the buyers
the purchase price Of the indemnitiea
Inc reason given was the embargo
placed yesterday which restricted TO a
great extent shipments Of grain to the
chicago market and the fact that prac-
ucaiiy all OF the storage space suitab BILE
ior receiving grain on September con-
tracts IL now filled with grain largely
held for the Government
The sun., 1918-09-20
$4,000 FOR EXCHANGE SEAT.
Walter e. Hicks Obtains Member.
ship Held by 8. b. Permain.

The bolrd of governors of the New
York Stock Exchange has posted the
transfer OF the Stock Exchange MEM
oerShip Of Sumner 3. Permain to Walter
c. Hicks The consideration reported
Tor the transaction Is $4,000. The sum
paid for the last seat sold was $4,000.
The sun., 1918-09-20
ELECTIONS AND MEETINGS.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice Is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders Of THE CON
CoRPoRATfoN win bo held '''i at tie ofiiia :
OF the Company. so Broad St. New York
City, Friday, November s, 1918. The books
OF the corporation permanently close for
subscription to treasury stock Monday,
September so, 1918. Books close for
transfer OF all stock Wednesday, Octc. ~
November Is, 1913
A, E. FoRAN. Secretary q Treasurer