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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
Only Slight Falling OFF in Trade for
1918

American foreign trade fell off slight
" in the fiscal year 1918, the total being
s., s74, 900, 600, compared with $500, O00,-
900 in 1917, according to figures made
public to-day by the bureau Of foreign
and domestic commerce, department of
commerce.
The imports for 1918 show an increase
of S2S7 900 600, reaching total of 81
GAG, 000,0 900. Exports. however, show a
decrease Of 1862, 100000, the total for
1918 being S,92s, 100000, as compared
with So 1900 100000 in 1917. The excess
of exports over imports amounted to
81, 9s2 100000 in 1918 against 1891
100000 in 1917
Exports and imports both show fall
ing off for June, 1918, as compared with
MAY and April, Imports totaled $780,
100000, as compared with $4,000, 600
in May, while April exports amounted
to 100000, as against 1851 5000 in
May.
Imports for gold during the fiscal
year amounted to only Sl2I,000,O00, as
compared with S977 100000 in 1917,
while exports were valued at $l9l ,000,-
900, compared with S202, 100000 in 1917.
Silver imports amounted to S70,0O0,-
900 in 1918, against S35,0O0,000 in 1917,
and silver exports increased from $751;
100000 in 1917 TO Sl39,000,00O in 1918.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27

were supposed to be far distant from
the point OF attack, we are allowed to
know how they came to be there just at
the right moment. OF this we have a
present illustration which is worthy of
notice. Having let the German driving
force squeeze into the position where he
wished to have them, and having penned
the living wedge within an allied fence
through which it could not break, so that
the only way out was rearward, Gen.
Foch took the offensive and launched a
series OF impetus assaults, first on one
flank, next on the other, and then on
both at once. This was precisely what
we had anticipated he would do, cutting
into both sides of the German wedge
toward its base, thus hampering re-
treat and threatening the encompass
ment and capture of the spearhead.
The German crown prince, on finding
himself in the. intended difficulties, his
losses of both men and guns becoming
terribly heavy, his reserves being rap
idly used up and his best shock troops
in danger Of being cut off, became so
desperate that he took on himself the
humiliation Of applying for a loan Of
troops from the army of the Bayarian
crown prince. Rupprecht complied, send.
ing number of his divisions from the
Picardy front to assist Frederick Will
liam in the Marine salient. But Foch had
counted on this. He was ready His
word went to Haig, and before the Ger
man achievements were well on their
way, an equal number of British di-
visions was detached from the northern
front and moved to the battle sector
southwest of Rheims. According to
French dispatch, their transport from
the British front to the Champagne front
was executed in most skillfu manner
Foch and Haig having prepared for Just
such an emergency. Indeed, the divisions
had been picked Highlanders, English
county men, Austrians and New Zealand
ers--and before Won Boehm knew what
happened the new arrivals had pierced
the right flank of his army, despite the
efforts Of the crown prince.
This incident shows the wisdom and
advantage of placing all the armies of
democracy at the disposition Of gen
eralissimo, who may draw from any front
whatever force he needs for the main
operation of the moment. And it gives
us the reason for the unheralded ap-
pearanee of American troops at various
points. Foch has tested the quality of
our men. He finds that he can trust
them to 60 right on and through where
the fighting is fercest, Where he puts
them there is work to do. Their ap.
pearance at new point is like eta
ton for valor. And it is proof that
the supreme command is mindful Of all
resources for the winning of the war
Boston Herald
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
CURRENT COMMENT
New England Crops.

The watchful statisticians of the de-
partment Of agriculture are very opti-
mistic about New England crops this
year. The all-important hay crop now
being harvested is well up to the normal,
and the planted crops except potatoes
have substantial increase in acreage
over last year, in spite of the serious
shortage of farm labor Corn, which was
hurt by the June frost and which needs
a hot August, has an acreage OF eight
per cent larger than in l9lT-292 900
acres this year, compared with 100000
last year. The corn acreage in Massachu-
setts - which plants more corn than
Maine and New Hampshire combined,
with Rhode Island thrown in-has risen
from 81 900 to II 900. Connecticut raises
more than third of New England s
corn.
The doubling of our wheat acreage is
specially significant 22,000 acres
to $4,000. More than half of New Eng
lands wheat acreage is in Maine, and
they are putting up -four mills in Aroos-
took. The oat acreage is astounding to
those not familiar with our agricultural
conditions. II is $4,000 acres, an in
crease of 20 per cent over year age.
Much more than haf of 1t is in Maine.
Rye, barley and buckwheat hold less inn
portant places, but all have a larger
acreage than in 1917. But the potato
acreage has slumped heavily, especially
in Maine, which Is one Of the great po-
tato.raising regions Of the world In
1917 the New England potato acreage
was 273,O00; this year it is 227 600 In
Maine il has decreased, from 10000
acres to ll2,000 In Massachusetts, there
are $4,000 acres this year, against $4,000
year ago.
It will be poor fruit year in this part
of the country. The severe winter did
much damage to orchards, and apples,
pears and peaches will be harvested in
quantities far below the normal. The
garden acreage an important part of
New England agriculture larger than
last wear, but the June frost did a lot
of damage. Tobacco 600 acres in Con-
necticut and o200 in Massachusetts,
looking especially well. On the whole,
New England farmers have risen well TO
the needs of this critical year - except
where they failed last year TO make as
much money in potatoes as they did the
wear before and with growing August
and normally delayed September frosts
there win be well-filled bins and cellars
when Thanksgiving comes. LBoston Her
aid
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
Learn a Lesson from the Kaiser.

Booth Harrington has written smash
ing article on the kaiser for the August
American Magazine He says;
1--WE ought to use the kaiser for our
own benefit If we don't, what is the
good of our having before our daily eyes
the most extraordinary example of what
human material can be that the ages
have afforded? We ought to say to our
selves: Can be anything whatever that
this Wilhelm isl He is the largest
sample of snob of the universe: am / a
little snobin anythingY We ought to
say; Wilhelm prettifies killing, murder,
throat cutting, disemboweling, rape, in
cendiarism, robbery, conquest and foul
faith-he prettifies them with the old
century romantic words. Do prettify
my mortgage foreclosures or my hold
back a little on Liberty bonds or the
Red Cross, or being too lazy to change
my clothes and take my wife to the
moviesY We ought to say; wilhelm is
the ghastlest sample of sefrighteous-
ness that history has ever shown: do /
ever judge God by myself, or point out
the way to Hmm
"Under duress of the war, we Amer
leans are studying opportunities to make
every possible economy. We are trying
to waste nothing whatever: therefore, let
us not waste even the kaiser, as he ap-
pears to u.s."
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27

far and wide, that are contributing the
blood of their best youth to the success
OF the entente.
In single casualty list appears this
varied roll of American communities,
suggestive above all else of the extra
ordinary scope Of our national geography !;
Green Bay, Natural Bridge, Laurel
Bloomery, Round Bottom, Handy Hook,
Sand Creek, Royal Oak, Redwood, Beav-
er Council Bluffs, Redcliff, Oakland,
Falls Mills, Kings Mountain, Golden
Pond, Glenburn, Cedar Falls, Dry Creek,
Grimm's Landing, Battle Creek, South
Bend and Terre Haute We cannot read
these names without sense of patriotic
pride in the possession of our great ex-
panse of river, forest, field and hill 1t Is
diversified and beautiful country from
which our battle heroes have come and
for which they are fighting; and we may
be sure that though they are 1900 miles
away they do not forget it, It remains
for them the finest land on eayth, and
must forever mean more to them by
reason of the sacrifices they are making
for it.-Providence Journal.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE OR RENT-stone shed, polish
ing mill, compressor, etc.; w. A. Lane, tel
Az. 1889
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
TALK OF THE TOWN

See those thin voiles at Abbott's.
| See Park theatre program page 6.--adv
| See those new silk dresses at Abbott's.
| Special values in thin dresses at ABB
bolts
Attend Park theatre. Cool and enjoy
able.-adv.
DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Bean and two
daughters, who have been in town fer a
few days, have gone back to Randolph to
continue their vacation visit before re-
turning to Brooklyn, N. Y
Don't forget to send in your savings
account books for verifcation before
Aug l. A large number have already
complied with the law and sent them in,
but there are many more to be verified
before Aug. l.
Mr. and Mrs. 0reste Buffino and family
and Miss Delena Merlo, who have been
camping at Highgate Springs during the
past week, returned to the city this fore
noon. Miss Merlo expects to leave the
city this evening for Milford, n. H.,
where she will make a visit Of several
days.
Private Guy Oltolini Of the U. s. army
hospital corps, who has been passing
| fulough at his home on Blackwell street.
returns this afternoon to Alexandria, La,
where he is attached to the base hospital
at Camp Beauregard. The condition of
Private Oltolini's father, e. Oltolini, who
has been seriously i'll, is somewhat inn.
proved
One of the largest shipments of hogs
ever made in Barre was consigned to
Boston markets this forenoon By b. j.
Davis of Trow hill, well known cattle
buyer. Soon after daybreak farmers be-
gan to appear with fat porkers that got
their second start in life back among the
hills of Orange, Topsham and Wash
ington. One conveyance, built on the
lines Of band wagon, contained ten fat
hogs, non of which weighed less than
200 pounds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
The Hero and the Square.

The name of Pershing square is pro.
posed for the Grand Central terminal
zone in New York City-a tract which in
certain sense serves the same purpose
as that of Dewey square in this city, and
which, if the name Pershing square were
assigned to it, would repeat the history
] OF Dewey square in deriving its name, at
the date of its completion, from a ma
tlonal war hero. But without placing
General Pershing's military reputation
under the slightest derogation, it may be
said that there was more appropriate
ness in honoring Admiral Dewey as the
municipality of Boston honored him
when, on Aug. IL, 1898, it bestowed his
name on the new square in front OF the
South station, than there would be at
this moment in naming great center
after General Pershing. Dewey's repu-
tation had been made once for all by
brilliant achievement, already a single
and integral fact, vast in its conse-
quences; the battle of Manila bay had
passed into history Moreover, there
was local fitness in the fact that Dew
ey, a New Highlander born and bred.
6Hbhlu bE hbiibitu IluS III LAt fiti6I Guy
and sentimental center Of New England
General Pershing however, still stands
at the threshold of his fame There is
every reason for confidence that he will
prove worthy of the highest honors; but
he himself, as soldier and an honest
man, would undoubtedly prefer that
monumental honOrs should await the
achievement of his great task.
1t is a somewhat odd circumstance
that the American fancy does not readily
run to honors of this sort. The name
Dewey square" is seldom upon the lips
of the people of Boston. We use "South
station" as a Characterization for the en-
tire locality, and there are some people
who make use of the station daily who
do not know that this square is called
after the hero Of Manila bay Yet the
same people employ the phrases, ''Scollay
square" and Dock square," Park
square" and "Haymarket square" quite
freely In a manner, the name of Copley
square may be said to have been forced
on the people, and it is seldom on their
| lips Perhaps this is form of reluc-
lance common to the Anglo-Saxon race,
| for the Londoners call their great me-
mortal square not after Nelson, whose
column stands in the midst of it, but
after his victory at Trafalgar, and there
are few name streets in British towns
We share with the French the official
practice of honoring distinguished men
by the bestowal of their names upon
streets and squares, but these we do not
change with any shift of public senti-
ment, and the public is rather slow to
approve them-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
spEcrALrrEs GAINED.
While Leaders Showed Little Change on
e Stock Market.

New York, July 27-The week end
session of the exchange opened with
gains in specialties, while leaders showed
little change, Early features included
General Cigars and Virginia Carolina
Chemical advances of to point. U. S.
Steel and associaed equipment were frac-
tionally higher Sumatra Tobacco,
American Telephone and General Motors
were heavy, the latter soon losing five
points and causing general cancella
ton OF initial gains. Liberty bonds
eased slightly.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27

TO RENT-Tenement Of rooms at Har-
rington avenue; inquire of C. w. Melcher.
,I13tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
MONTPELIER

The police and Grand Juror John Stone
were called to the upper end of Barre
street Friday evening upon the claim
that Forest Guyette had stolen property
1t seemed to be a case for the board of
charities and probation to handle, more
a case of deserted child than of any
other matter. The child confessed that
he had taken fireworks from the Boswell
store, cookies from Berry & Jones and
articles from the Massuceo store; but
nothing was done about this until long
after it took place. He is O son Of George
Guyette, who with his wife, left Mont
pelier some time ago, leaving the child
with another family. The matter was
reported to the board of charities to-day
Mr. and Mrs. G.. L. Hunt and children
have gone to Joe's pond for an outing.
w. n. Theriault was in Windsor on
business Friday.
Chief Master alarms Charles Mitchell
this morning received report as follows
from the Office in Burlington relative to
several men he has sent to the office for
physical examination: F. P. Cooley of
Barre and Isaac Cooling Of East Mont
pelier were both accepted as seamen,
G. H. Partridge in the naval reserve, and
w. j. Riddle Of Williamstown and r. c.
Bean of Mortified were enrolled in the
naval reserve to be called later.
A tree falling on the FIRE alarm circuit
Friday opened the circuit near the Lane
shop, where the tree fell, causing the
alarm TO ring once This was repeated
when the broken wire was repaired
George Bruno was in city court this
morning for sentence on the charge of
breach of peace, TO which he pleaded
guilty earlier in the week. Peter Rekela,
who was charged with a similar offense,
as the result Of fight between the two,
has been released the charge against Re
kela having been mol pressed for lack Of
evidence
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
One Army. One Command.

1t begins to be seen how great step
was taken toward efficiency, and conse-
uuently toward victory, when the allied
European and American governments
agreed that for the great purpose of the
war the forces should become as one
army under one command. When graft
fying results appear, let us not overlook
the means. The manoeuvres directed by
the master strategist cannot all be traced
as they are made, secrecy and silence be-
ing imperative until their objects are
attained; but now and then, after the
striking of sudden blow by troops that
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-07-27
THE DAILY CASUALTY LISTS.
Awaken Inspiring Thought About Our
Country.

The daily casualty lists are interest
ing and inspiring in more ways than one.
They bring their constant reminder of
the heroism of our youth at the battle
front their unfagging proof that our
new generation is worthy of the genera
tions that have gone before. But be-
yond this they picture America to us,
The splendid country that sweeps from
sea to sea, our wide republic that from
its remotest neighborhoods is furnish
ing these boys to the cause Of human
freedom.
How little we have really known Of
the United States in times past How
little we know of it still! But now
these daily cable messages from France
are steadily revealing it to us. We catch
new glimpses of the hills and valleys
OF our broad continent for alongside the
familiar names of the great cities are the
descriptive names of the lesser towns,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-29
OF CLUBS
WAS A BIG SUCCESS
FROM ALL PARTS OF LATAH
COUNTY ATTENDED

Latah county club members first sum-
mer festival, held Saturday on the Uni
|versity of Idaho campus in connection
with North Idaho Farmers Day, was a
splendid success About 100 club mem
bers gathered from various parts of the
county and took part in the club parade,
the canning contest, the picnic lunch,
and the other events of a busy day.
The canning contest was of especial
interest, not only to the club girls, but
also to the ladies in attendance upon
farmers day Four teams were entered
in the contest, representing the clubs at
Potlatch, Genesee, East Cove and Mos
COW. The contest was close, the Pot
latch and Moscow teams tieing for first
place and the Genesee and Cove teams
following closely in the order named.
Two club members passed the Athletic
Badge tests and will be certified to the
National Playground and Recreation as
sociation as entitled to wear the associa-
tion badge Much interest was taken in
the tests but they proved rather difficult
for the younger children.
The picnic lunch on the shady lawn in
front of the University administration
was greatly enjoyed by the
children as we'll as by the grown-ups.
Thru the generosity of the Moscow
business men rhubarb punch and ice
cream cones were served to all of the
children present. "O1d Kaiser Bill' and |
other club songs sung by the club mem
bers greatly pleased the crowd.
Miss Tvah L. Holt, assistant state club
leader in charge of the canning club and
festival work in all of the Mort hIdaho
expressed herself as well
pleased with the Moscow festival and
says that she expects these summer fes
iva1s to become annual events of great
interest and Importance in connection
With the club work.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-29

and R. Hodgins, the Palace of Sweets,
Corner Drug Store, Childers' Confec-
tionery, S. L. Willis and the Economical
Pharmacy furnished candy for those who
did not smoke and for the women, as
number of the soldiers were accomp-
anied by their wives and sweethearts.
The citizens of Moscow are now plan
ming for trip to Lewiston next Sun
day and have called upon volunteers to
take their cars and take as many soldiers
as possible. 1t is hoped that enough cars
will be offered to take the wives of the
drivers as we'll as all of the soldiers.
G. B. Green and George Creighton, cap
tains of Sundays drive, want at least
so cars for next Sunday and want every
man who offers his car to take his wife
and from two to four soldiers. Lewiston
will arrange to entertain the men if the
people will visit that town and the cit
liens of Lewiston are notified i'll advance
of their arrival 1t is planned to leave
here at 80 next Sunday and drive to
Lewiston over the new grade and return
in the evening when it is cooler.
The soldiers were delighted with their
ride and gave a vote of thanks to the
owners of the automobiles for the ride.
G. B. Green, who suggested last Sun
days trip to the chamber of commerce
and to whose efforts is largely due its
success, and George Creighton, who also
took a prominent part in making it a
success want to thank those who offer
ed their cars and made the trip and want
to also urge that volunteers for next
Sunday begin at once to notify them so
that the cars can be listed and Lewiston
people notified. Every one who went on
Sundays trip, including those who fur
nished cars for the drive, had as much
pleasure as the soldiers 1t is certain
that if enough cars can be secured to
take all of the soldiers and each driver
take his wife or sweetheart, the trip next
Sunday will be pleasant and profitable
one for all who make it. Notify Mr..
Green or Mr. Creighton at once if you
will take your car next Sunday and tell
them how many passengers you can take
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-29
MOSCOW SOLDIERS
GIVEN LUNCHE0NS
CANTFEN COMMITTEE CONTRIB
UTES DAINTY LUNCH BASKETS
FOR LATAH MEN

The twelve boys who left today for
Vancouver carried with them as a part
ing gift from the people of Moscow the
customary dainty lunch box prepared by
the canteen committee. Those who con-
tributed were Mrs. Mark Miller, Mrs.
H. D. Martin, Mrs. P F. Olson, Mrs.
Grant Robbins, Mrs T. A. .Meeker, Mrs.
Frank David, Mrs. ]. F. Yost, Miss
Amelia Brown, Miss Belle Willis, and
the members of the committee.
Among those not mentioned in pre-
vious list was Mrs. R. O. Lee who has
frequently given very acceptable gifts to-
the boxes.
In view of the fact that the next group
of boys, who go on August fifth, will
include at least 65 persons, the canteen
committee has thought it advisable to
bring the mater to the attention of the
interested public at as early date as
possible On previous occasions num-
Der of persons have expressed regret at
not having been advised m time or re-.
minded often enough. The committee
has been so handsomely helped in its
work that it feels sure the large list of
needed articles mentioned to-day will
be promptly supplied.
AS the boys in this group go to Cal
ifornia, it has been decided to include
five good and substantial sandwiches in
each box. Because of this increased
demand, no one will be asked this time
to contribute candy. Those who contri-
butte sandwiches are asked to wrap each
separately in waxed paper in
order that the work of the committee
IN packing such great number of boxes
nay not be delayed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-07-29
SCHOOL WILL OPEN
ON SEPTEMBER 9Th
LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD HOLDS
SPECIAL MEETING AND
FIXES TAX LEVY

A special meeting of the school board
was held Saturday afternoon. The date
of opening school was fixed for Septem-
Der 9th The special tax levy was placed
at eight mills for the general fund and
two mills for the bond interest and sink
ing fund. Some difficulty is being had
in procuring teachers Male instructors
are very hard to procure at any price.
Superintendent Rich has been able to
fill the teaching corps except teacher
for science.
Miss Grace Plummer was elected to
a position in the grades. Mr.. Wiley was
elected to the position of manual train
ing teacher and athletics coach. Mr..
Wiley taught one year in the Moscow
schools under Superintendent Henry and
gave very good service.
Tom Dixon was elected as janitor OF
the Irving and Lincoln schools, taking
the place of Mr. Frazee, resigned.