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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
AMERICAN GRIT.

The grit and determination which
American soldiers are displaying on the
field Of battle are typical Of the football
arena in the United States. Those Of us
who have attended the college game of
rugby football have seen badly injured
players resisting desperately while they
were being dragged off the field by their
friends or athletic trainers, so firmly de-
determined were they to keep up the bat
tie. We have seen men rise to their feet
after being crushed beneath heaps Of their
fellow players and 60 back into the fray
even though their bruises be terribly
painful and even though they may have
sustained broken bones. You know how
the crowd stands and cheers these fellows
to the echo when they display such ex-
hibitions of logged determination and
pluck.
Something like the same thing, only
on an intensified scale, Is going on now
on the field Of battle in France, where
the goal Of the contest is world liberty
and civilization restored and where the
hazards are even to the sacrifice Of life.
For instance, the cables tell Of one young
American who, though wounded in is
places by machine gun bullets, still stuck
to his post of duty and fought desperate
~ to check the Germans Again there
was the American soldier who, with brok-
en- nose and bullet wounds through his
body, had to be dragged away to the
dressing station, so imbued was he with
the spirit Of conflict based on convic-
tion that he was fighting for the right.
These are more or less common incidents
on the field Of battle in France. They
reveal what the American spirit is in this
war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

Trailing agent for use in gas masks
worn by soldiers. We are told that fruit
pits and nuts and nut shells are the only
articles which contain the elements need
ed for gas manufacture; and we all know
that gas masks are saving the lives of
tens Of thousands of our American sol.
diers, as well as of the soldiers of our
allies. Moreover, fruit pits and nut
shells are waste material, or have been
unless it be considered that some Of
them like peach pits are sometimes util-
lied for shaping into fancy miniatures
like baskets, etc. Boys and girls, and
their elders, too, have been throwing
away pits and shells without thought of
their value. Yet this supposed waste
can be turned into carbon, and this car
bon is one of the principal components
Of the gas mask. For instnace, 200 peach
pits, or seven pounds Of nuts, viii pro-
duce enough carbon for one gas respira-
tor. These are what is wanted, peach
pits, apricot pits, plum pits, cherry pits,
prune pits, hickory nuts, walnuts, but
ternuts and shells Of these nuts To ia
cilitate the collection Of these materials,
as well as to make the shipments, it is
proposed to form clubs in the schools,
and the national division Of education
has asked that city and county super
intendents organize clubs in their schools.
When the collections are made and the
pits are dried thoroughly in the sun the
club should notify the Chemical Warfare
Service, Washington, D. G., for instruc.
tors as to what to do with the collection.
This will be a comparatively simple
matter to. start the bali rolling, and the
boys and girls are sure to lend their
hearty cooperation in the matter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Celebration of Labor Day.

Editor Barre Daily Times; In your is
sue Of last evening we note that the Cen
trail Labor union of Barre and vicinity is
to have opposition TO its Labor day cele-
bration, namely, by the way Of some So
called baseball clubs This day for many
years past has been held sacred for the
one occasion in the year when organized
labor deems fit to meet and celebrate
their magma earta or in other words, la
boris day Of freedom, and we think it un-
becoming for any sect or body of men to
oppose us by running opposition shows,
whether they be baseball or any other
form Of sports, especially so ON this i'm.
portant Labor day of all others, and
when it is the duty Of all working men
and women to assemble together and
pledge anew our trust in our own United
States and our great president.
The Central Labor union Of Barre and
vicinity has gone to great expense to Sc
cure a detachment of United States sol
diers, including captain and 100 men,
to come here from the university head
quarters in Burlington and show to the
people Of our county what Is being done
by the United States government to
train our boys, both physically and NOR
ally, to destroy forever German kultur
and make this world safe for democracy.
II may be the last opportunity that
many Of the fathers and mothers Of these
boys will have to see them and we feel
that it i'll begets anyone who has any
good American blood in them to try and
offset our efforts in whatever direction
they may be. Furthermore, we are to
have with us on Labor day Mayor
Charles French of Concord, N. H., union
granite cutter and district organizer Of
the American Federation Of Labor. He
has represented Concord for eight or nine
years as its chief executive, which Is a
great record for working man and
speaks volumes as TO his honesty, integ-
rity and business capacity and here
again we beg leave to state that it Ill be-
comes our oppositionists to try and
throw cold water on our efforts of the
past two months In closing, we wish
to be frank with the people Of Washing
ton county. The expenses incurred are
far and away beyond our meagTa means.
We have no war chest to fall back upon,
and If it had not been for the aid and
assistance given us by prominent and
loyal American citizens we could never
have been able to attempt to carry out
our programs on the gigantic scale we
are doing. We sincerely trust that our
opposition friends readily see our view
point We are all adherents of the ma
tional pastime and at the proper time
and place generally strive to give help
ing hand when needed. Now when up
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
Our Soldiers, Letters.

Someone said that the history of this
war would be contained in the letters
written home by the boys at the front.
These are being widely published and as
widely read. No other feature of this
newspaper, we are sure, attracts the at
tention that our soldiers letter column
does.
And justly. These letters are written
mostly within sound of the guns, with the
scenes of this greatest Of world tragedies
right before the authors. They are writ
ten by our own boys, whom we know
and whose faces are still fresh to us.
Not all Of them are literary gems or
fawless in spelling or diction, And that
makes them the more valuable, for they
reflect the thoughts Of all classes and
ranks Of our citizen soldiers. Most
of them were not intended for publica-
tion, probably, and contain facts that
might have been set down otherwise
but facts, nevertheless. Some are sur
prising commentaries, disclosing a de-
gree Of aeumen in the authors not sus-
pected One and all, they picture "the
life" as it is---the day by day expert
ences and impressions of our brave BOYS
over there.
We search them in vain for any sign Of
yellow" Their words, simple and
straightforward without buster or
Boosting, ring with courage and conf
dence, while many strike distinctly
high note rejecting spirit of the most
supreme type.
Reader, don't miss single one of
these soldiers letters. Randolph Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
WEBSTERVILLE

The schools in this town win begin
next Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Theodore Genera went to Lowell, Mass,
Wednesday, where he has employment
Mr. and Mrs Charles Anker returned
this week from Lebanon, N H., whore
Mr.. Anker was employed for short
time
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Carlson left the
state this week to seek employment in
munition factories.
Fred Rock was in Lyndonville Friday
to attend the great council of Red Men,
of which he is member
Annie Greenlay has completed her du.
ties at Nj W. Churchilps and is visiting
here for few days before leaving for
Springfield. Mass.
Lillian Geake, who IL teaching school
in East Montpelier, is home for the week
end
Joseph Halligan has completed his du-
ties as chauffeur for John McFarlane,
and George Morrie of Washington has
taken his place,
Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards returned
Wednesday from Kinnears Mills, p. O.,
where they visited several weeks.
Ed Raycraft was called to Canada this
week by the death Of his brother, Ben.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

while he was state auditor to determine
the exact situation with respect to al
legged irregularities.
While the board of control might, and
probably would, do a thorough job and
make competent report, perhaps with
the aid OF an expert accountant, we
doubt if that in the end would be
satisfactory way to get at the facts.
The board consists of the governor, state
treasurer, auditor OF accounts, director
of state institutions ana a person APP
pointed by the governor, and the gov
ernor is chairman by statute.
If, as has been stated, Governor Ora
ham contends that the funds involved
in the alleged shortage were expended
in legitimate state work then we do not
believe that he would care to sit In iudg-
ment upon his own case, as it were, or
would wish to have any appointee Of his
do so. Such proceeding at least would
be open to criticism.
In certain quarters there has been a
demand that the attorney general begin
criminal proceedings. With this In mind,
The Reformer has inquired Of Attorney
General Barber whether the judicial de-
partment could maintain an action of
that kind against the highest official of
the state, but he is not ready to ex-
press an opinion on that point, If such
authority does exist, however, prosecu-
tion could not be had for alleged wrong
doing previous to three years before be-
ginning the action, under the statute of
limitations.
There is sentiment that this whole
matter is case for the next legislature
to investigate, Impeachment talk is
wholly beside the case, for as Governor
Grahams record is singularly high and
praiseworthy, and he hardly could be
impeaehed for acts in no way associated
with the governship. But the legislature
could by investigation determine wheth-
er there was ground for further proceed
ings and future acts would shape them
selves accordingly. Brattleboro Reform
mr.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

That the increase in price Of news
papers is not brought about by peculiarly
local conditions in any single field is
shown by the fact that newspapers all
over the country are asking more for
single copies, as well as for subscriptions.
For instance, in the city Of Baltimore all
the evening papers announced this week
that they were compelled to increase the
price from one cent to two cents Even
more marked is the change in the city Of
Atlanta, Ga, where both the afternoon
newspapers viii increase their street
price from three cents to five, while year
ly subscriptions win be advanced sl.75.
The only morning newspaper in the city
will continue to charge five cents per
copy but will advance its Sunday edition
to seven cents and make considerable
raise in the subscription rate. The news.
papers Of the United States are not bene.
fitting so much from the war as one is
apt to hear now and then from the lips
of someone who thinks that an increased
circulation means greatly increased prof
its these times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

In another column Of to-day's paper
will be found the list of the 20 questions
which will be asked of the men from Is
to 45 who are included in the forthcom.
ing draft registration. The number of
men to be registered probably 100000
lis so large that the prospective regis
trants should study the questions closely
in order to give proper answers and
thereby prevent the repetition of work,
1t will be comparatively simple matter
to answer these questions, providing the
registrants have the dates, etc, handy.
1t is urged that everyone do his part now
toward expediting the great work of list
ing thirteen millions Of men, Take the
list Of questions as given in to-day's pa.
per and determine accurately just what
you will answer when the time comes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

William Hohenzollern does not occupy
commanding height where he can
watch the progress Of the battle, No,
not he. William Hohenzollern is keeping
somewhat in retirement since the day
when he stood on the heights above the
Marine ready to see his minions brush
the allies aside and enter Paris, ready to
make a pathway for his own triumphal
entry, Times have changed for William
Hohenzollern ard they are likely to
change still more before this clash gets
through.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

against enormous expense and a small
admission fee to cover such, we gen
erously expect to have a free field on
this, ottr Labor day.
?. S. Barre City band has gladly given
its services free on this occasion, and viii
head the contingent Of soldiers from the
Hotel Barre for the Caledonia grounds at
p. m, The Barre & Montpelier Traction
& Power company is to give free trans
portation to and from the grounds for
the soldiers. As already stated, every
one is doing their bit? viii not the OPP
position do likewisel
Central Labor union Of Barre and vi
entity, Labor Day Celebration Committee.
Alex Ironside, President,
Angus Mcdonald, Secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
CURRENT COMMENT
Mostly Favor Ratification.

II the hope Of the opponents in Yer
mont Of ratifying the amendment to the
federal constitution providing for ma
tional prohibition is pinned to the next
Vermont senate and if Republican candi-
dates are elected to its membership, the
pinning is not very secure. All the Re-
publican candidates in Franklin county,
one Of the strongholds Of local option,
have declared in favor Of the amend
ment. With very few exceptions Repub-
lican candidates in other counties have
done the same. Bellows Falls Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

Only 10 days to the Vermont primaries.
Despite the fact that the war and other
interests overshadow, it viii be necessary
for Vermont people to select their candi-
dates. So it is time to think seriously
Of your choice of candidates
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CAN IN
CREASE THEIR AID.

When they learn a way in which they
can do their bit toward winning the war,
American boys and girls are prompt to
take advantage Of the opportunity So
1t is to be expected that they will re.
spond gladly to the appeal Of the gov
eminent to gather fruit pits, nuts and
nut shells to be used to produce>a neu-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
Up Id the Leeialature

When the legislature at its last session
created the board of control it clothed
the body with authority at all times to
examine the books, accounts and bust
ness Of every state board, institution,
commission, officer Or department, and in
view Of this act it has beefS suggested
that the board of control eSgmine the
accounts Of Gov Horace +. NGraham
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
BERLIN

Mrs, G. u. Bailey and infantry son,
Milton, who have been staying for the
last five weeks with her parents, Rev.
and Mrs Frank Bloomfield, at the Berlin
parsonage started on the return journey
TO Chicago last evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Let not an auto wheel turn tomorrow
unless it be on business specified by the
government
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

The fur will fly some more just as soon
as Pershing's army is unleashed at a
strategic point on the line,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

You can run in any
time and find we never
run out Of desirable pat
terms in shirts.
We're always in the run
ming with a good show
ing, but this week, with
the fall shirts just open
ing, you'll find the dis
play worth your time to
examine.
Silk and linen - the at
traction of silk--the du-
rability Of linen. $3.50.
Heavy, firmly woven
madras, $500.
Flannel, all colors, S1.50
to $500.
How about that fall
suit? Your size is here.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31

Two years ago we would have thought
that little scrap at Nogales quite bit Of
excitement along the war line.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-08-31
WRITE

II you wish to prepare for good position in
Washington Albany or elsewhere. Employment
sure for those who are qualified. Girls are in
active demand and receive the same pay as
young men. For catalogue address
CARMEL & HOLT. Albany, N. Y.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-20
Y. A. ENDS YEAR
OF GREATEST WORK
Local Branch to Elect Officers at
Annual Meeting Thursday.

Directors are to be elected by MEM
bers of the Y. w. c. A. Friday even
ing at o'clock, at the annual meet
ing in the main building, Fourteenth
and G streets northwest. Reports for
the fiscal year will be made and plans
for the current year discussed.
The reports will show that the year
just closed has been the most active
the association has ever had. while the
discussion of proposed activities for
the current year will anticipate a still
greater twelve-months.
Nominees for the board of directors
include the following. all active wom-
en- having national regulations for
their work along civic and philan-
thropic lines:
Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly, presi-
dent of the Y. w. c. A. of Washing
ton: Mrs. Robert Lansing. Mrs. Fred
Z. Wright, Miss Mabel N. Thurston,
Mrs. Charles w. Richardson, Mrs.
John Newbold and Mrs. H. B. F. Mac
farland.
The polls are to remain open from
IL a. m. until 7:3O p. m. The list for
nominations has not yet been closed
A proposed amendment to the by
laws is to be voted on. 1t provides
that the beginning OF the associations $
fiscal year shall be January / instead
Of May l.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-20
CHASERS
CROWN A MAY QUEEN
Children's Dance Is Feature of En-
tertainment for Red Cross.

The crowning of the May Queen
was the feature of an entertainment
given by the ladies OF North Chevy
Chase. for the beneit Of the RcH
Cross. at the residence of Mrs. l..
l. Pugh. Cedar Crest" North
Chevy Chase.
Children who acted in the May
pole dance and the crowning of tho
May Queen, with the parts thcy
took. are: Herald. Robert Pugh:
Night, Elizabeth Van Auden; Eve
ming Star. Susanne Gerdine; Morn
ing Star. Winifred Simpson; SprinC.
Dorothy Van Auden: Summer, Eliza
beth Maderin; Autumn. Margaret
Dunlap; Winter. Anita Richardson;
Queen Of the Flowers. Evelyn Leck-
Ter; Queen of the May Della Doug
las, of New York. The May Queen
was crowned by Thomas Gendine.
Feature dancing by Miss Bernice
kinklay, songs and dances by John
keane and Doris Keane. and rhyth-
mic dances by the Misses Dolly
Glandner, Margaret and Elizabeth
Goeman. Anna Hauser. kathleen and
Eileen Lyons. and Ruth Molineaux
pupils of Miss Causeries' dancing
school, completed the program.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-20

rooms. No change will be made at
this time in the sale force. Edwin X.
Staley will be the treasurer and as
sistant manager, and Charles Morrel
continue at sales manager.
MIR. Van Wickle is widely known In
the National Capital, having represent
ed. first as manager and later as vice
president and manager, the +. q.
Smiths interests in Washington since
1879. and through his efforts and large
acquaintance with men both in official
and business life. the Bradbury Piano
has been placed in the enviable posi-
ZION it holds at the National Capital
today.
Mr.. Van Wickle has taken an active
part in all inaugural celebrations as
chairman OF the committee which
marked over 200 points of historical
interests in the District OF Columbia:
WIS secretary of the Admiral Dewey
c, lcbration. also secretary of the CEN
.,unial committee which commemorat-
cd the establishment of the seat OF
government in the District of Colum-
hia December l.. 1900.
Mr. Van Wickle is a member of the
Board of Trade. Columbia Historical
Society. National Geographic Society.
Columbia Country Club, and is a
Mason. a member of La Fayette lodge,
Mt. Vernon Chapter, and Washington
Commandery.
The Board OF Education of the Dis
trict of Columbia in the last five years
has purchased over fifty Bradbury.
Webster and Whittier pianos for use
in the Public Schools of Washington,
through Mr.. Van Wickle's personal
efforts, and he considers this the best
testimonial possible as to the dur
ability of the pianos he handles.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-20
Jeanette RANKIN
SPEAKS To Y. ". c. A.
Will Address Business Women 5
Council Thursday Evening.

Members Of the Y. W. C. A. have a
busy week ahead Of them. A large
number of activities are scheduled, ac-
cording to the program announced at
Headquarters last night One Of the
most important events Of the week
will be meeting OF the Business
women's Council Tuesday night. at
which time Miss Jeanette Rankin,
Representative from Montana, is to
speak. The annual meeting OF the as
ISOLATION is to be held Friday.
Activities for the week are scheduled
as follows:
Monday, May 20: Luncheon of Prince
ton Chapter at Vacation Lodge; p.
m, business meeting OF Technical and
Business High. School clubs; $50,
truck ride, starting from main build
ing: 6 p. m, meeting of Delta Club; Z
p. m, meeting of Bible Glass. subject.
Beginnings OF Christian Church," y
p. m, meeting of Nurses Club.
Tuesday. May A-S p. m, meetings
Of two Patriotic League groups; s
.. M. meeting and supper by Busi-
ness Girls Club; $50 to $50, supper
by Business Women's Council. fol-
~
Gil. with address by Miss Jeanette
Rankin, Representative from Montana
Cboth supper and meeting being sched-
uled to be held ia New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church,.
Wednesday. May Is p. m. meet
ing of Patriotic League Girls: p.
m., meeting of South American Club
Committee; supper of Business Wom-
ems Council executive committee at
Vacation Lodge.
Thursday, Nav 23-5:30 p. m. motor
truck ride for girls from Middle West
and Far West, starting from main
for Miss Burrars class and Naval
Reserve girls
Friday. May "a: 1870 a. M, meet
ing of heads Of the chapters; Wilson
Normal School Friendship Club will
hold house party at Vacation Lodge:
IS p. m, meeting OF New England
Club; p. m, annual meeting OF y.
w. c. A.
Saturday, May 25: Patriotic League
rally at Vacation Lodge in the after
noon; house party at Vacation Iooge
by 1. o. c. Club: s p. m, meeting Of
Near East" Club.
Sunday, May 70: 4p. m. "At Home"
will be held for all strangers; p. M,
song service: p. m, closing meeting
of Gallaudet Chapter.
Unless otherwise designated meet
ings are to be held in the main build
ing of the association, Fourteenth and
G streets northwest.
The Washington herald., 1918-05-20
12-YEAR-OLD ARTIST
SHOWS KAISER DOWN

John swsas 5 the 1s-year-ord
clerk DStrict Supreme Court.
is dew 4 a high degree of talent
for driving. leading his father to be-
lieve that some day he will become a
noted cartoonist.
The boy jSD6n the seventh grade Of
the Force School. on Massachusetts
avenue northwest, where his artistic
skill has attracted considerable at
tention.
His designs are original, and it is
Mr.. McKee's desire to cultivate his
taste for work OF this character to
the fullest extent possible. Just now
esYouth is competing for some of
rizes offered in connection with
S. cartoons, his latest effort
cting Uncle Sam standing as.ride
the prostrate form of the Kaiser with
uplifted sword, demanding that the
Hun ruler invest in W. S. 5. or suffer
the consequences.
From the looks Of things. the Kaiser
would be willing to bury the blood
stained dagger he is portrayed as
holding. The cartoon is entitled "S:c
Semper Tyrannis."