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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-15
NORTH F4YSTON
Body CT Miss Blanche Nelson Brought
Here for Interment.

This community was shocked and sad
dened when news was received that
Blanche Nelson of Concord had drowned
herself. Poor health and dependency
were the cause, She came here foui
weeks ago to rest and had just returned
with her uncle Monday to Concord, n. II
She leaves a father, Garlic Neson one
brother, Chester Nelson; two uncles
John Nelson and Charles Proctor; one
aunt, Mrs. Laura Campbell. Miss Nelson
was born in this town 80 years ago.
Her mother died when she was small
girl and her aunt, Mrs. Chester Daggat,
took care of her. Several years ago Mr.
and Mrs Daggat moved to Concord and
Miss Nelson had always made her home
with them until they both passed away a
few years ago.
Her remains were brought here for
burial Saturday morning at o'clock
Rev. Mr. Abbott of Moretown spoke
words of comfort and made a prayer at
the grave. Several of the friends and
neighbors were present, The grave was
beautifully trimmed with white cloth
and flowers by her friends Of this town.
The flowers that accompanied the body
were. beautiful and very costly.
Mr.. and Mrs A. l.. Boyce gave their
Oldest son, Erwin, a surprise party Fri
day night, the occasion being his 2lst
birthday. About 80 were present. He
received some very nice presents His sis
ter, Miss Estella Boyce, presented him
a So war savings stamp. About $50 was
received from friends and neighbors, also
a 800 check from his father. Cake, cof-
fee, sandwiches. choice cookies and candy
were served. Everyone enjoyed the mu-
sic and singing. Games were also en-
joyed by the young folks. The party
broke up at late hour and went away,
after wishing the young man best wishes
and many happy birthdays.
Bert Define, an old resident OF this
own, who was taken to the Soldiers
home in Rutland this winter, died there |
asst Thursday His remains were brought |
10 MoretowH for burial.
Miss Lenabelle Henry went on the !
midnight train last Wednesday to Mid I
lIetown, Conn, to work in hospital |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-15
CORINTH
Lightning Struck and Killed Three
Horses Belonging to C. Simons.

The hard thunder and wind storm of
Friday afternoon did quite lot Of dam
age, the lightning striking and killing
three of Celier Simons' horses and injur
ing Mr.. Simons. 1t is hoped he will soon
recover. The wind also blew down many
trees.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-15
woman! WORKS.
IS HOURS A DAY
Marvellous Story of Woman's
Change from Weakness
to Strength by Taking
Druggists Advice.

Peru, Ind suffered from a dis.
placement with backache and dragging
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Legislators Are Given
Final "Dry Warning

William h. Anderson, State Superin-
tendent Of the Anti-Saloon League, yes
terday sent to all members of the
Legislature sort Of last warning "to
clear up mlsnterpretation and misrep-
resentation Of the utterances Of Rob-
ert c. Davey, attorney for the league,
respecting the bill to prohibit whiskey
and strong liquor" In it Mr.. Ander-
son says, in part.
The Anti-Saloon League IS not now
and never has been in favor of the ex-
emption Of beer and wine from any
prohibition law. The league has not
consented to any such exemption and
never will consent to separate peace
with beer. The league will not oppose
any restriction which the liquor traffic
wishes to put on itself.
IF any man has voted right on rati-
fcation the Anti-Saloon League will
protect his prohibition record, whether
he votes for or against the diluted bill
1t IS up to every member to act ac-
cording to his own personal Judgmen
On the other hand, if any man has
voted wrong on ratification, vote in
favor OF this proposed diluted measure
viii not save him or prevent the
league explaining to the people oe his
district his record on ratification"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Daily Sales in City Increase From 900 to 1926 bz
Campaign Board of Education Report Shows
Eight-Day Total Was ST ,223,98S

New York school children sold war
savings stamps valued at 1854, ,303 so
in the first week of the national drive
which began or March is. William j.
O'Shea, District superintendent of
Schools, in charge Of school war work
reported these figures to the Board OF
Education at its regular meeting yes
terday.
Before the drive began, his report
stated, the daily average sales of war
savings stamps iii this city amounted
to 100000. On March Is. the first day
Of the school campaign. the sales
mounted to $92,715, and en- the second
day OF the drive rose to S143,4 AIS. Last
Thursday the high mark of the drive to
date was reached, stamps valued at
$l93,S26 being sold The total sales
for the eight days amount to S1,223 ,9g8.
Frederic W.. Allen, Director Of War
Savings for Greater New York. in a
statement yesterday, declared that
there is no competition between Lib
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28

erty bonds and war savings stamps.
ne difference, he said, is merely that
those OF more moderate means can con-
tinue their financial aid to the gov
eminent by purchasing war savings
and thrift stamps, while financial IN
terests can turn to Liberty bonds.
AS both aim to assist in the prose
cution OF the war, he added, there can
be no conflict.
The National League for Woman's
Service will require each of its mem
bers to send out a thrift card by way
OF Easter greeting. The greeting will
be supplemented by the legend: "Your
quarters to your country; no quarte
10 the enemy"
Jennie, the Hippodrome elephlAt
drew hundreds to the war savings
booth in front of the Hippodrome bv
her frantic efforts to masticate all
5tamps within reach Of her trunk line
Whlle strategists deployed her with
apples the stamps were cleared from
the tables. Belle Story, the prima
donna, mounted on Jennie's expansive
back, sold hundreds of the patriotic
nasters
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
N. 7. u. Fraternities
Adopt Loyalty Pledge
All Candidates for Student
Officers Are Required
to Sign 1t

If one wishes "to belong nowadays
at University Heights one must be a
loyal Americans. The students at the
New York University College of Arts
and Pure Science and the School of
Applied Science have passed the rule
that candidates for election to Offices
in fraternity and other student organi-
cations must sign q loyalty pledge.
The pledge from cand dates was first
exacted by the Phi Beta Kappa fra
ternity AT its election last week Now
other organizations have adopted the
policy.
The pledge, which is indorsed by the
faculty, 70 lows in part:
~ believe that the United States was
justified in entering the war
Il believe that the war must be prose-
outed until it has made the world safe
for democracy.
Il believe that every one should dis
courage the efforts of propa gandists.
II believe that it is the unqualified
duty of every American to support the
war measures of the government, such
as the conscription act, the Liberty
Loans and the measures for the re-
straint Of sedition, which are necessary
for the prosecution Of this war to is
triumphant conclusion.'
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
were conceded to have a virtual walk
over.
Smashed All Records

IN 1908, at the London Olympic
games, he smashed all records in this
event, bettering marks which had stood
for years in both right and left hand
throwing
The big policeman did not attempt to
qualify for the Stockholm games in
1912. He had devoted years to ath-
letlcs and decided not to make the trip.
On several occasions as a policeman
ne has had narrow escapes from death.
due to herossm in r;sklng his life to
save others. In 1912, while making
ready to compete once more in the ALL
around championships, he scratched
himself and blood poisoning set in, de-
veioping q case of mastoiditis. An
operation was necessary and the sur
geons were compelled to drill the skull.
Sheridan refused 20 submit to an
aesthetics, and because of his perfect
physical condition recovered after his
life had been despaieed of
Several years ago keene Fitzpatrick,
athletic director at she University of
Michigan and conceded one of the fore
most authorities on track athletics,
called Sheridan the greatest athlete in
the world. His trophies were so nu-
merous than he had lost count of them.
IS a policeman Sheridan made good
with the same spirit that characterized
his track and field competition and won
the rank of detective sergeant.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Urges Parents to
Sacrifice Bravely
The Rev. DR.. Cadman COMPARES
Them to Christ at Ceth-

A sermon to fathers and mothers
with sons in the service of their coun-
Try was preached yesterday by the Rev.
pr. 5. Parkes Cadman in the Old John
Street Methodist Church.
He spoke OF the night before Getn-
semane, when Jesus wavered for a mo-
ment and was about to ask that the
cup be taken from his lips. Dr.. Cad
man then said:
Is there mother or father, a SOL
der or sailor, who cannot unde rstand
the the psychology of that moment? A
mother yearns to hold back her boy
from possible, probable death on the
field OF battle. Yet she bravery crush
es pack the tears and bids him go.
I'm this understanding that the sac
rlfice IS for the salvation of the whole
world the gallant A lies face fearless
~ the great crisis of the hour.
To-day all you with children in the
fray must make the great sacrifice
You must give of your loved ones. it
may be, but only so can the whole
wor d be made safe for all the PEOPLES
OF the world"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
investors Plan Suit
Over K Kerlt Motors
Win Take Civil Action
Against Officers of the
Failed Concern

=, NEWARK, n. j., March 27.-More
than two hundred stochho ders of the
detunct Kent Motors Corporation met
IN the United States District Court
room to-day and organized for the pur-
pose OF bringing civil action against
FREDERICK II. Clarke. DR. Henry C.
Clarke and Nagel and Simpson, officers
Oh the concern, in an effort to recover
some OF their losses. Their action
was taken on suggestion Of David Book
er, attorney for Louis Y. Beekman.
trustee TOR the corporation
Mr.. Booker pointed out to the stock
holders that the assets of the corpora
ton did not net over $4,000. This had
been eaten up in the expenses of prose-
cutting the officers of the company and
IN the expenses Of settling the affairs
OF the corporation. It was his opinion,
he said, that the Clarkes, both of whom
are appealing from convictions found
against them and Nagel, all had assets
which could be reached by the stock
holders.
The stockholders named Mr.. Booker
as chairman of their temporary organ
lzatlon and he appointed a committee
OF seven to adopt plan for future
action Frederick Clark ke is under SEN
tence OF two years in Atlanta prison
and a $4,000 fine Henry Clarke is
under sentence to pay $1,000 fine.
Nagel was sentenced to year in prison
and a fine of $1,000. They have ap-
pealed.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Conscription of
Wealth Urged

From the evidence Of Ben Kuhnau,
deputy sheriff. or keeping boys on
farms. also with reference to the Gil
bert meeting
Q.-Yoa nay state 10 the .ury what
YOU heard said at that time in refer
ence 20 drafting boys, or anything to
that effect Al heard him say in the
speech that the farmers shouldn't be
ken to the trenches; said they could
do more for the government on the
farm as they could in the trt1ches, and
he talked up the question as to who
would provide the food for these SOL
diers in the trenches 5000 rifles away
from home I couldn't recall just the
who G speech.
O.-You may state what you heard
said at that time, if anything. III refer
ence TO conscrjpting OF wealth? A.
Mr. Gilbert SAID wher this government
conscripted men. why didn't i. conscript
wealth 50 we wouldn't have Tic wheat
less nor neatiess nor heatless days.
On what way did he 50! w eat
less" and "meatless' az 70 It's being
derisive or otherwise? A he said il
in kind Of a dragging. slurring way.
And after he had spoken those words
he says, ~ don't want to say that; that
isn't patriotic" or that may not De
patriotic" don't just remer. Der ex-
actly.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
City's s Money Wasted,
Real Estate Man Says
Dowling Urges Legislators to
Limit Realty Tax Here
[ Stof CorrespoNdeNce

ALBANY, March 81. Robert f. Dow1-
ling. leading real estate man of New
York City who has been mentioned fre-
quently as a possible Tamanv Mayor-
atty candidate. took another fling at
Mayor Hylan and the Hylan admins
tration to-day at conference with
Legislative leaders. He, with severu|
other real estate man from New York
City. pleaded for favorable considera~
ton of Senator John J. Boylan's bill
limiting the tax on city real estate to
$l75. W
Unless something is done to check
the frghtful extravaganza of the citv
government and to set at naught the
wild schemes of clerical market com
missioners and municipal owncrsbin
theorists, New York City will lose it's
greatest asset" sad Mr.. sawlinp.
No city, however rich, can increase
It's expenditure $64 ,000,00 in seven
years with no corresponding increase
IN the taxable value OF it's assets with
out it's burdens becoming intolerable
and past enduring"
Others who appeared in behalf Of the
measure were Lawrence Mcclure and
Efward r Doyle, of the New York City
Real Estate Board.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Leaps to Death From
Hospitals 4th Floor
Patient Few Moments Before
Told Nurse He Presaged
t ate

Samuel Sober, thirty-four years old.
Of 1890 Webster Avenue, killed himself
late last night by jumping from the
fourth floor of Lincoln Hospital to the
courtyard below. He died within ff-
teen minutes.
Sober, who was married and father
Of four children, was taken to the hos
pital Monday suffering with pneumonia.
He was put in the balcony extension
on the fourth floor with five other pa
tients.
Half an hour before he jumped to
his death Seber who had been doing
nearly all day. called the nurse and
said he thought he was going to die.
The nurse tried to reassure him and
left for another part of the building.
She. was summoned almost immediately
by calls from patients Before she
reached the room. however, Sober had
thrown himself out of the window.
Il was necessary for him to climb
over heavy wiring across the windows.
placed there to prevent just such oc-
Physicians said the man had become
temporarily demented.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Non-P artisanL League Exposed
In rueLight at Officer I rial
Witnesses Say Speakers for Organization Urged Farmers
Not to Let Sons Fight and Ridiculed
Administration and Patriotism

For many months the Non-Pcrti-
san League aods repleted to be 1cork-
ing solely for the political aggran-
di-ement Of The farmer. 1t acas or
ganised in South Dakota. It -four
ished. EueatuaIly the promoters an
nounced that Neao York, and, IN
fact, all states, aoou}d be organized.
Holcerer, the league no longer is
doing aceN. It's president, A. c..
To1cnley. has been arrested on dis
loyalty charge. and the secretary,
Joseph Gilbert, has been conrictcd
for holding q meeting illegally. He
uas sentenced to three months IN
jail. The evidence giuen at his
trial, ercerpts Of 1chich are printed
belolc, throtcs light on his brand Of
patriotism. if not or that of the
league IN achose name he IS charged
7rqth Gctinq.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Wanted Law to
Keep Boys Home

Ale come into the house and
knock to the door, and nv wife open
the door for him, and he come in the
house, and sat on the lounge and
read my papers. and he come there and
ne says, Mister, can we make a law so
We stop our boys from going OUT"
tell MN, No, we can't do it; we have
10 stay to our side, keep them off
somebody don't come in here" That's
all, all know, what I heard from him
Q-Now, Mr.. Steinar, whore did he
say he wanted to keep the boys out of i?
Ale said that was So we can make
or try it 80 we keep the boys home and
work IN the field; that is all he saw.
q What do you mean by keeping
them home out Of the army? A.-Out
Of the army. yes. tell him we can't
do IL That's all. talk with him no
more.
Q.-And he wanted you to Join the
NonPartisan League? Al don't talk
With him m more get him right off.
Did hs want you 10 Join the Non
Partisan League? Al don't saw no
more; don't hear no more.
Q.-You said you couldn't do that
Al say W. can't do that.
Odd he tell you what nationality
he was: A-No-he never told me
nothing.
Odd he tell you what country he
came from A.-Why, asked him what
he is; ne says he is-whether he is
German or what; he says, My folks
was Gelmsn," that is what he say.
Q-When you told him that you
couldn't make law of that kind and
keep the boys out Of the war, what
did ne say? Al tell him he can't keep
the boys out of the war
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Andy dy,Circus Keeper,
las Menagerie All
Ills Own as Company
Pigeons, Dog, Chickens, Parrots,
Monkey and Snake in His
Family

While two midgets frolicked about
in front of the cage with the dusky
Princess Wee Wee (whose title
worlds smallest woman" has yet to
be contested) and the fat man shook
himself sDeechlcss with laughter at
the Albino girls wit, Andrew Zln-
gralier went about his duties as
Keeper of Baruum & Baley's $4,000
worth Of giraffes, not deigning while
his important task was in progress to
answer any quips and sallies sent in
his direction
helper brought five pals of hot
water and two quart bottles of milk to
the cages. Andrew tested the tompera-
ture Of one pail with knitted brow.
He poured in the contents Of both bot
ties. Finding it too coo, he added
more hot water.
Gene, Mary" he called to the
lowed the liqu d in waves that rolled
every three feet from the throat to
whore the neck Joined the unwieldy
body
"Now, Anna. Come, LOUSY No,
Nancy, you get away
Nancy one month old, tipped out a
front leg in straightaway kick and
not yet being steady on her feet, sat
down suddenly, looking wildly as
tonished
andy knows more about wild ami
mails and their habits than any man in
America" whispered the helper, while
Andy fed his charges;
"There'5 nothing like animals l
love all kinds and they love me-"
said Andrew. Ever since | was ten
years old l've been with circuses and
going in cages of wi,d lions and tigers
and zebras and snakes. None of them
ever hurt me. Every one wants to
know how it S I can handle ANIMALS,
but | can't expain it. just look them
IN the eye and talk to them and we're
partners for all time
Not content with travelling with one
of the largest menageras in existence.
Andrew has for many seasons carried
with the show his own private me-
nagerie, consisting of five pigeons, d
dog, two chickens, two parrots, a
monkey and three-foot snake.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Referred to
Former Drafts

With reference to d coloquy with
Gilbert al the Commercial Club just
before the meeting the witness testified
as follows:
Q-Was anything said by Mr. Gill
bert at that time in reference 20 there
hav.rg been a draft in this country or
no. having been draft IN this country
before? A.-Yes, SIR.
O-What did he say? A.-He said
that when he mentioned about the
draf. Mr. Thoreaon had interrupted and
stopped him, but he said there had
never been draft or conscription to
foreign countries.
Q-For foreign countries? A.-Yes.
Q.--I ark you whether or not, Mr..
Kuhnau, ne SAID anything about patriot
isn Of the officials? A.-Yes.
Q.-You may state 20 the jury what
yol heard him say. Ale said that
. Safety Commission and the officials
fere flag waverg ard ghouters.
q.-Hew they spelled patriotism
wnat was there about that? Tell us
raer pa,riotisn with big pay.
From The evidence Of A. E. Anderson,
another witness:
c.-~Ar Anderson. did you hear any
thing said there at the Gilbert meet
ing AT that time about subscriptions
TO the Red Cross, the Z. NJ. G.. A. or
anything Of that kind? A.--Well. he
was talking along on the line Of
VINO beng the biggest patriots,
either the farmers or the county
officials. and he meant 20 tell US down
there that the farmers that tried 20
rate double crops and subscribing 10
the Liberty bond, Y. n. &. A. and Red
Cross were the patriots and not these
HkG1tgra H4 said tor az all this
he SAYS, "They expect you farmers 70
d." ne says, "They take the boys away
from you, too" ne rays. That is as
near as / can remember.
Q-Wzs that toward the first part
af the speech ar toward the last part
Of the speech. Al couldn't say
When | heard them remarks made got
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
cumbing to an attack of pleuro -pneu-

cumbing to an attack of pleuro-pneu-
monia.
During the last few days Sheridan's
life had been despaired of on several
occasions by his attending physicians,
but the wonderful stamina that char
acterized all his efforts on the athletic
neld made itself evident and each time
he rallied and fought off death.
Inc end came at 10:55 o'clock, a few
hours after a bulletin had been issued
saying he could not live and was being
kept alive by stimulants.
Died on Birthday
Sheridan died on the thirty seventh
anniversary of his birth. He was to
have been the guest of honor at a din
ner IN Mouquin's last night.
Few athletes have attained the fame
won by Martin Sheridan, frequently
characterized by experts as the best
all-round athlete of all time.
The giant policeman not only proved
big factor on three occasions in
bringing the Olympic championship to
the United States, but on his native
soil he proved more than match for
competitors IN every branch of sport,
three times, in 1905, 1907 and 1909,
winning the Amateur Athletic Unions
all-round championships
AS an Olympic contender Sheridan
gained his greatest renown in the dis
Gus events. Al Athens, in 1900. he de-
feated the champions of Greece at
throwing the discus, their own SPORT
ing event and the one in which they
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
During Liberty
Loan Campaign

From the evidence Of Probate Judge
Ihoreson with reference to this meet
ing at which Freitag spoke:
Q--Judge Thoreson. I want you to
state TO this Jury and the court what
that man Freitag said at that meeting
Immediately before Mr.. Miller signed
up. A.-Well. he got on to the aues-
ton Of the war, ard he said now we
we're dragged into the war they were
said England and France were bank
rnpt now. and he said the United
States would soon borrow so much
monev they will never be able to Dav
il back. And this was during the Lib
erty Loan campaign, when I was there
for the nurpose Of speaking for the
Liberty Loan.
Iohn Steinar farmer living near
LaFefela was another ard perhans the
most Interesting Of all the witnesses:
Q.-Nr. Steinar. where do you live !?
Al I've south
Q--How far A-seven miles.
Q Ard what is your business?
Al farming.
Q.-And how lonr have YOU lived
there About twenty-nine years
1s+ Of March.
Q.-You got some Girls and some
bows? A.-Boys is all out.
Q How old are they? A.-youngegt
IS twenty-three years old this asst
week
Q.-HOw old are the other bovse
A--The rest are-one of them is mar.
RED IS home yet; he is going to move
to new farm.
Q-.And are any Of your boys in the
army? A--One Of them is gone last
week. the youngest one.
Q-ln the army? He enlisted7
A.Ufes. he was listed; he go himself
Q-he 20 himself, he volunteer?
A.-Ycs.
Q.-Did man by the name Of Frei-
tag ever come down to your rlace and
talk to you about the Non Partisan
League? Ale come down there
Iha. was two weeks ago last Fridav.
He talk with the boys in the outside.
Go ahead and tell what he told
you, Mr. Steinar.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-28
Opposed Buying
Liberty Bonds

e. \. Gordon, another farmer living
near Lakefjeld, testified in part as fol-
lows:
Q.-I will ask you if you ever heard
this man Freitag that has been re-
ferred to, speak? A.-Ycs, sir, did
Q.-And where? An Minnesota
Q-At meeting? AT meeting
Mt the school house.
Q.-~Was it Non~P Partisan League
meeting? A.-Yes, sir.
Q-Was it advertised an such, ad-
vertised as Partisan League
meeting7 A. Well, it was; yes, it
waa.
Q.-And you were there end heard
the address,, were you, or speech. that
he made ? A.~Yes, / did.
Q~-1 want 10 draw your attention to
some Of the things that were sad
there 80 as to make the testimony
brief: What did Freitng say at that
meeting, II anything, with reference to
Liberty loans? A.~-Well, couldn't
say the exnet words, but he says that
the farmers ought to buy elevators
and mills and things like that. instead
OF investing In the Liberty bonds.