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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22
Little Light on the Auto Glare Problem

OuEh cleansing OF the water passages
now will save the motorist consider
able trouble later. First drain the
water, then refill with hot water.
preferably with soft water. and run
the engine. Insert through the radia-
tor filler pipe a teacupful OF COM
mon washing soda, and. with the en-
CINE running, allow the soda solu-
ton to circulate for five minutes.
Then drain the system. and refill
with fresh water to flush out ana
remove all traces Of the soda solu-
ton. After this the radiator is ready
for its supply Of fresh water for reg
ular use"
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OTHERWISE HE'S "okEH "

SACRAMENTO. Cal, June "a
Army doctors put the stethoscope to
Gree Calloway's left breast, but
couldn't hear his heart beat.
Amazed at the silence, they Instituted
a search. 1t was located farther
down on the right side. where the
liver should have been. The liver and
heart had Transferred places. the
stomach was out OF place, and the
appendix on the left side instead Of
on the right
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Tbiddns use Of headlights were capable darling
USE Of the highway The owner has somewhat of divided inter
safety yet he be blinded By he RsadSbts
We win problem securing satisfactory light from
lamps win only adequate light when they lifted
best service with his lamps and should always have supply hand
prevent Saage Of bulbs carried on the ear cases may no" De mad
Not IfEsaqenty happens that the bulb imperfect after
not make this file of the solder
AnSths S cause Of faulty lighting adjustment Of
lighting Drive facing the
Sos TIA. they far back possible The
spots It means 0 that the adu t ssnte
esn s hsans e @Hs e !. 16 II the s from
t % % M aSs6 BY the bulb no: seating quite and half
ss means that RuO ss9s tendency t. spring out of correct
spot brought into the me szS ctE center of tn.
adjustment move the bulb f forward 81 u 1ni
There lot Of different kinds used for making adjust
Rs back a s them aasR S S mgys and Others
must careful S to sa f bulb TS o1 S bulb Itself
9y 3 %sn i Ges Ss .R soR is
lamp Seme b Rs ars the @ass st Which d dis
BY shifting the bub SS pGO be g the re-
lamps ought BE- e &t % se GtOs car demands n the
properly lined up with the bases When bulb
serve S SST n9n 9P 6 the 6 Light supply that
provide that beam direct thrown higher than fory
no injury he needs the light not in the air Some
an adjustment that their beams directed down
comply with such laws or it bent over
SIpPementing this there sOed gareeovers on the
to control the light
needs on the road without dazzling beams being thrown into
the eyes of approaching o. 80 "A N-'"
There certain definite Of
removal One type the bulb which sv e az T
acTua dnIng by using
bulb and by rosng Another eliminates the o I
IN TINS case the color of the light altered the unner
portion OF the reflector be Offset to throw the pSt
down on the road or the
tned ans Tor detecting the brilliant class eliminates
the glass
that defects duses dazzling beams be
colpreo usually amber a shield 10
eliminate the bright beams the forbidden
are designed to redirect or bend down garng light ~
Some States stipulate that
I IN others the bending headlight brackets
last count there were twenty with anga n
before long practically of them
SO important for the motorist who tour 70 oct
law every State ~ 1' He VIII DC "ltnn the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22

The Per capita weekly eonsunptIo,
VI potatoes In Germany e. 10 qunrtst
In AuStrtH-HHnEary. quartz. --Lu.
In the United States It is only -
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BY
Llewelyn Powers Jones

Editorial Note: In the absence Of mechanical
pert Mr. Leelyn Powers Jones, the Questions and Answers
have been left in the capable hands Of his secretary
MISS GWENDOLINE UHOLLORAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22

Stop the Useless Waste Of Gas
Many motorists are so thick
in their upper belfry that they
still do not see why they
should always stop their en-
CINE when they leave it to 60
some place for a few minutes
(O Gas is just as important
an item in our victory over the
Huns as anything else and we
must cut out this needless
waste of it. Let this word to
the wise be sufficient.
Don't be jealous of the
speed-demon that races by
you at sixty miles an hour.
Tomorrow he may be riding
in a slow vehicle drawn by
two stately horses.
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DarnQyOIdfioldJw:
Copyright, 1915, by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)

Copyright, 1915, by King Features
Syndicate, Incl
~ HE so-called anti-glare prob
lem is a development of the
last few years. In the days
of oil lamps the chief diff
ficulty was to obtain enough light
TO drive by, and there was not the
slightest danger of anyone's being
dazzled by the illumination from
another car. With aeetylene light
ing system illumination was much
improved, but only toward the
dawn of the electric lighting age
was there an acetylene light of such
brilliancy as to produce danger Of
dazzling other users of the road.
When electric lights came into gen
eral popularity, all this changed.
By using high-povered bulbs and
scientifically designed refectors, it
became possible to throw a beam of
intense brilliancy, which would
temporarily blind" anyone ap-
npoaebinO IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22

Eat DotatSes instead Of bread. -
tatoes arc cheaper than bread md
just a. nOurHhlaE.
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hS5E pR

Whenever-
You feel like throwing a
brick at the Kaiser-throw in
a quarter for a Thrift Stamp.
They both have the same eff
feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22

About the only things that
some motorists fail to hit is
the North and South poles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-22

The writer came across a
sensible piece of advice to
motorists the other day. Here
it is, motor-demons, digest it,
A well-polished and clean
car invariably reflects some
thing of the owners person
atty in respect to care and
neatness.
A dollar doesn't go very
far in a taxi.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

Mr.. Manson was born in this city Feb.
10, 1890, and in his early boyhood at
tended the public schools. He served his
apprenticeship as granitecutter at the
Beck d Beck plant on Granite street and
had worked in this city until about three
years ago.
Mr.. Manson, after leaving this city,
was employed for some time in Salem,
Mass, prior to his enlistment in the Il.
5. army, July %, 1918 and was acting
corporal in the 2Sth Co, 18th battalion
of the l5lst depot brigade. He received
an honorable discharge from the army
Aug. "a, when he entered the Squantum
shipbuilding yards at Squantum, Mass.
Mr.. Manson was a private in the old Co,
H, of the Vermont National GuaEd at
Montpelier for four years. He was tax
EN- i'll, victim TO the influenza epidem-
is, which later on developed into pneu-
monia, while his death occurred, after
short illness.
He was a member of the Gen. Sogswell
lodge, X. of p, Of Salem, and a mem
Der Of the granitecutters' union He was
an adherent to the Presbyterian church
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. An
ME NJ. Manson Of Lynn, Mass, sister
Miss Helen Manson of Lynn, and three
brothers, William G. Manson Of Lynn
Alex r. of Quincy, and Arthur A. OF
this city, who is at the present time at
tached to the engineering corps at Fort
Strong. Mr. Manson is well known by
large circle of friends in this city, who
mourn his DEATH
The bifsal was held in the Pine Grove
cemetery at Lynn, Sept 26.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
EIGHT DEATHS IN MONTPELIER.
Most of Them Were Due to Infu-
enza.

uAbDL VI lhEAAA w SAG 0hG " 4uAu-
enza.
From Saturday night to this noon
eight people have died In Montpelier.
They are Carlo DeMori, Mrs. Hassie
Nichols, Jose Pellon, Lewis H. Roberts,
Miss Jennie Tomasi, G. Alglio, Miss
Mary A. Deereau and Mrs. Mary Cog
gins.
Mrs. Nichols, who was Elizabeth Ii
moges, had been i'll over a week at Heat
on hospital. She died about Q o'clock
Sunday morning She was daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Limoges and was
81 years of age. She was married TO
Hassie Nichols 10 years ago and he, with
their dughter, Mary Margaret her ia
Their, two sisters, Mrs L. n Wood Of
Montpelier and Mrs l.. T. Lately of Enos
burg Falls, and two brothers, Edmond j.,
in the naval training station at Newport,
r. l., and Oliver j., with the army in
France, survive the deceased
Mr.. DeMori died Saturday night after
few days illness, at Heaton hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Colerina, and
daughter, Flora, who are in Italy. He
was 2S years of age and native Of Wit
LbAiy AbpbAl uuh itAd AANVA III 4iOilbPNAiNl
five years, having obtained his natural
ization papers Sept. q. He had played
in the Montpelier Military band for sew
eral years, He has brother in the Ital.
ian army fighting in France, 1t is ex.
pected the funeral will occur Tuesday
Mr.. Pellon, aged "a years, had been a
granite cutter in Montpelier for several
years. He was taken to the hospital last
Tuesday. He was native of Santander
Spain, and came to this country seven
years ago. He is survived by brother
who is i'll at Montpelier, and by his
mother and sisters living in the old coun.
try. The funeral took place Sunday
afternoon, with burial in Green Mount
cemetery
Mr. Roberts was a native of Montreal
where he was born 20 years ago He
came to Montpelier ~ years ago and had
been employed as teamster FOR the city
He leaves wife and four children, the
oldest seven years; also two brothers and
his mother, who live in Montreal. The
funeral occurs Tuesday
The second death to occur in the hoUar
of Mr.. and Mrs. B, Tomasi was that OF
Jennie, their l6-year- old daughter, who
died about o'clock Sunday morning
She had been i'll since last January with
consumption and went to the casket to
view the remains of her uncle, Andrew
Tomasi, when she died suddenly. She
was born in Montpelier and is survived
by her parents, three sisters, Esther,
Mary and Marguerite, and three brothers,
Andrew, Berry and Ernest II is expect
ed that her funeral and that of her uncle.
Andrew Tomasi, win take place at the
same time, probably Wednesday; but
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
DIED AT CAMP UPTON.
Private Ronald Mcmillan Had Recently
Entered Service.

A telegram which reached here Sunday
afternoon told of the death of Private
Ronald Mcmillan, son of Mr. and Mrs
Duncan Mcmillan, ST., of 7 Thurston
street, which occurred at Camp Upton in
the forenoon at 1880 o'clock, after an
illness of the grip and pneumonia. The
young mans demise was not unexpected,
as he had been in critical condition for
several days, his brother, Alderman d. J..
Mcmillan, having been recalled to Camp
Upton Thursday evening soon after he
and his mother had returned from the
camp
The deceased was born in Barre July s,
1898. He was a polisher by trade and
belonged to the local polishers' union, al
though for a time he was employed as a
hospital attendant at the state insane
institution in Waterbury. He joined the
colors Aug. 30, and was assigned to Camp
Upton, where he was epecting to take up
hospital work when illness overlook him
two weeks ago. Private Mcmillan was a
member Of Clan Gordon, No. IL, 0. s. G.,
and an attendant at the Barre Congrega-
tional church
He is survived by his parents, by one
brother, previously mentioned, and by
three sisters, Mrs. jeanne Rae, Misses Eva
and Margaret Mcmillan, all Of Barre
An announcement of funeral plans will
be made later, as the hour Of the body's
arrival in Barre is uncertain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

word is being awaited from sister of
the latter, who is coming from Montana.
G, Aglio who lived at 236 Barre street,
was about 80 years old and had been in
this country for four months in his
present stay. He had been in Switzer
land most Of the time nee the war
broke out in Europe after ten years
residence in the United States He leaves
his wife in Switzerland. He was well
known carver, having carved a tree that
has attracted much attention and the
Rock II Ages" picture OF which hangs
in the Pavilion hotel in Montpelier.
Miss Mary a. DereIeau Of Middlesex
Center died at her home this morning
after few months illness Of tubereulo-
sis. She was born Sept. 0, 1901, daugh-
Ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dereeau, who
survive her. She also leaves brother,
Frank, with the u S. army in France,
and sister Hattie, of Montpelier. The
funeral arrangements are not completed.
Mrs Mary Goggins, aged about so
years, and a resident of Moretown for
many years, died at the home Of Mrs.
Mary Mcdonald this morning, following
an incurable disease of which she came
to this city for treatment. Among 9th
err relatives she is survived by her hus-
band, James Goggins, who has been em-
ployed at the tale mine in Moretown
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
PRIVATE RALPH LAsSAssEE.
Died at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Where
He Was in Training.

Private Ralph Lassassee of ID Second
street is dead at Camp Colt, Gettysburg,
Pa, according to telegram received
here Sunday evening He was mem
Der Of the contingent which is training
for tank service at Gettysburg and pre-
viously he trained in the second mechan-
les camp at Burlington. The young
man was 26 years old and native Of
Italy. He had resided in Barre about
two years, coming here from his native
land Private Lassassee was a granite
cutter by trade. He leaves cousin at
10 Second street, and the only near rela
tives surviving are his brother, who lives
in South America, and three sisters, liy-
ing in Italy.
IT is not known whether the body will
be shipped to this city for funeral and
interment.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
AMERICAN AIRMEN
IN BIC TRIUMPH
Brought Down 90 German Airplanes and
u Balloons Without a Single Cas-
ualty to Themselves.

American Headquarters in France,
Sept 0.-tReuter'sl The outstanding
achievement Of the American army in
the latest offensive stands undoubtedly
to the credit of its ayiators. Their com
mander, Colonel Mitchell, said it will be
long before their record up to and in
Guiding Saturday is surpassed, with six
ty machines downed and twelve balloons
burned without single casualty.
On Saturday the distance covered by
the planes of single wing Of the service
amounted to 44,5l0 miles They fought
fifty combats and destroyed nineteen
airplanes without loss to themselves. One
patrol met ten enemy planes between
Charpentery and Ivory sent down one in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
THE UNION DRY GOODS COMPANY

flames, caused five to crash and drove
down two out of control
Another patrol came upon seven Fox
kers which were almost Immediately
joined by seven more The Americans
attacked During a twenty minute mix
up, which took the combatants from
Sommeranee to Liny, seven enemy planes
were destroyed and the remainder scat
tered in all directions.
In addition to these successes the Ger
man balloons were literally swept from
the sky, Lieutenant Frank Luke Of
Phoenix, Ariz., recently brought down
three airplanes and two balloons in ten
minutes, is an expert at getting the bal
looms in their beds
One pursuit group had sixty-fve vic
Tins to its credit within three weeks Of
its arrival at the front, thirty-fve of
these being balloons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
Barre VT. Sept.

Barre VI, Sept 80.
Editor, Barre Daily Times: In view of
the sickness which is SO prevalent in our
city, ] would like to suggest that either
the present organization Of the war chest
fund or such other committees as they
deem it proper may take measures to
relieve the suffering without delay.
/ am informed that the authorities at
the hospital would be very glad to ac-
cept volunteer service. ! was glad to
know that last night some did volun-
teer whose help was very much appreei-
ated
/ have some idea how this work might
be done, but wish to leave it to those
who are competent and in authority.
Frank G.. Rowland.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
SOON FOLLOWED WIFE.
John L. Marshall Died in Waterbury To-
day.

Waterbury, Sept. 3O-Following close
on the heels of the death of his wife,
came the death Of John Leonard Mar
shall, which occurred at his home in Wa
terbury this forenoon, after an illness of
the past several days with pneumonia
Mrs. Marshall having fallen a victim
of the grip epidemic Saturday. Mr.. Mar
shall was born in Waterbury twenty
four years ago and had practically made
his home in this place all his life, he be-
ing employed at the tale mines at the
time Of his death. He leaves three sis
tiers and four brothers, one Of the latter
serving with the American expedition
airy forces in France, who mourn his
death. It is expected that double flu
neral will be hyid for the two bodies
Tuesday afternoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

vINCFNZ0 PARNIGoNI
Died Sunday Afternoon at His Home on
Foster Street.

Vincenzo Parnigoni died at his home,
Is Foster street, Sunday afternoon at
2;l0 o'clock, the end following an illness
of week. He is survived by his wife
and two children, daughter, Mary, and
his son, Carletto. His mother, Mrs. Mary
Parnigoni, lives in Italy. Four brothers
are serving with the Italian army. They
are: Rudolfo, Angelo, Joseph and Giovan-
nj There are also two sisters, Rosa and
Lucia, who live in Italy.
The deceased was born in Cazzido,
Italy, 40 years ago. He came to America
in 1907, and settled in Barre. He estab-
lished a home here and was steadily en-
ployed as granite cutter until his last
illness. When he was stricken with the
grip, which later developed Spanish in
fluenza, he was employed by Rossi &
Cassellini.
1t is expected that the funeral viii be
held Wednesday, although plans are I'M
completed
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
TO USE WHOLE FORCE.
That Is What Kaiser Tells Metropolitan
Patriotic Society.

London, Sept 30-Emperor William,
according to an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Amsterdam, has sent the
following telegram to the Westphslian
Patriotic society;
Germany is decided to utilize all force
to fight this enforced defensive war un-
til a victorious end is secured and the
fatherland protected for all time against
foreign oppression"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
INFLUENZA
TOLL is TEN
Continued from first page

ployed in bank in Amsterdam. He was
taken to the hospital on Thursday.
The deceased leaves no relatives in
this country except the brother in Barre.
His parents, sister and four brothers,
reside in Italy, and three of his brothers
are serving in the Italian army. The fu-
neral will be announced tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
DEATH DUE TO PNEUMONIA.
Florence Dente Had Been Ill but Two
DAYS.

The death of Florence Dente, eldest
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Basilio Dente of
the G. Tomasi block, occurred at O'Clock
Sunday evening The child had been i'll
but two days, the end being due to pneu-
monia, following an attack of the grip.
She was born in Barre May 3, 1907 Be-
sides her parents; she leaves three broth
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
PAoLA PoRATTI
Died Sunday Afternoon After al Short
Illness.

Paola Poratti died at his home, 53l
North Main street, Sunday afternoon at
A o'clock. He had been i'll since Tuesday,
when he developed symptoms of the mall
ady chat has spread throughout the city,
Mr.. Poratti was a graniteeutter and at
the time of his last illness he was en-
ployed at the plant of Jones Bros. He
leaves his wife, son, Adamo, and a
daughter, Eva. His brother and two sis
ters live in Italy. The deceased was
born in Brenno Useria, Italy, 40 years
ago, and had been resident of Barre
for the past 10 years. No arrangements
for the funeral have been completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
FORMER BARRE MAN.
John James Manson Died at Brothers
Home in Lynn, Mass.

Word has been received in the city
announcing the death of John James
Manson, formerly of this city which oc-
CURED at the home of his brother in
Lynn, Mass, Monday forenoon, Sept. %.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
BARRE DAILY TIMES
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER so, 1918.
The Weather.

Partly cloudy tonight; Tuesday fair /;
little change in temperature; gentle to
moderate shifting winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

ers, Ernesto, Alcey and Gino Dente. Mr..
Dente is member of the well known
clothing firm of Arioli & Dente.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

General Pershing's report on Satur-
days operations said the Americans
brought down twelve balloons and more
than sixty enemy planes, while less thaIf
third Of that number Of our planes are
missing"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE OR TO RENT Cottage house Of
rooms in one Of the hest locations in the
city: all modern improvements and large gar
den H." care Daily Times. l61t6t
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

TO RENT-Four-room tenement on Wash
ington street, with all modern improvements,
hot and cold water, electric lights and gas in
erst-class shape vacant Oct. apply to }. J.
Dashner. l61tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

TRANSFERS WANTED men wanted
"a drive teams at Benefits saw-mill between
Barre and Montpelier II. G. Bennett l67tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

HoLSTEIN COW, WITH CALF, FOR SALE
Just freshened apply at A Patterson street.
Barre. l67tf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

FOUND Radiator cap, which can be had
at this Office. l612
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

FOR SALE-One upright piano, dishes and
other household furniture; apply at Summer
street, second floor. 1878
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-09-30

TO RENT Five-room upstairs tenement az
"a Summer street, with bath, gas range and
electric lights inquire Of G. L, Converse, Y
Church street, tel. 597-M. l61u
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-24
Hoover to Help Beet Men.

Washington.-Food Administrator
Herbert Hoover told Senator Shafroth
that. since the delegation of sugar
beet growers from Colorado had been
to Washington he had been trying to
secure from the sugar companies an
agreement to pay the farmers $40 per
ton for beets, and that IL his efforts
failed, he would send a commission to
Colorado to study the question. as a
similar commission had been sent to
California. Mr.. Hoover told the dele
CATION of growers he had no authority
to fix the price.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-24
THREE DEATHS IN BLIZZARD.
Worst Storm in Years Reported In
the Southwest

Ell Paso, Texas, Jan. 22.-Death and
intense suffering stalked through Tex
as. New Mexico and the northern
states OF Old Mexico Monday in the
wake of the most severe storm known
here in years. Transportation facili'
ties are tied up and n serious short
age of food and fuel impends.
Three persons are dead in Ell Paso,
either from exposure or accidents,
caused by the storm. Fifteen Mexi
cans were frozen to death in the
mountains south OF Chihuahua City,
Mexico. and many Mexicans are said
to have died of cold and starvation
in Chihuahua City, Parral and JuareL
Reports received from the cattle
ranges of the southwest indicate that
thousands OF cattle have died because
of the storm.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-01-24
conoe.tlon Of Railway. Clearing.

on.-Administration off
cials contend that the results achieve"
in the first two days of the shutdown
order had justified the closing of in
dustrial plants. Enough coal has ar
rived at or is in transit to tidewater
points to bunker all ships destined to
the American forces in France, DR..
Garfield said in formal statement.
Coal sufficient to bunker ships for
some time to come is en- route. Prog
ress has been made in breaking up
the congestion of freight at the sea
board.