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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
German Russia.

In its planning of the great war, tht
German government looked far and wide
and well ahead, apparently not missing
in its survey anything that might be
taken by force of arms for German ag-
grandizement. But the calculations could
not have included the easy conquest of a
large part of Russia. This was pos
sibility entirely latent until after the
| Duma headed revolution which caused
the ear to abdicate, and after the Boil
sheyik revolution, which overthrow the
provisional government and killed the
Kerensky effort to keep Russia united
and strong, Yet that long concealed and
even unsupported possibility has grown
to actuality as Germany's greatest gain
in, the war. And it has not ceased to
grow, but is being augmented by seiz-
ures right and left, by assumption of
governmental authority and exercise of
administrative power, while the Lennine-
Trotzky panderers TO German ambition
who call themselves government seem
to wink as they protest and nod as they
denounce.
Russia's Baltic provinces are complete
" in the German grip. How hollow was
the chancellor's recognition of Lithuania
as "free and independent" recognition
verbally repeated by the kaiser himself,
is shown by the all -highest's proclama-
tion that he requires Lithuanian assist
ance in the war Finland he is squeezing
and binding and treating as a parcel to
be pocketed. Ukranis, first acknowl-
edged as an independent republic, is bur
dened with a government set up by Ger
man bsyonets and kept in existence by
al los hn ha n..f-
shevik ambassador at Berlin assures dear
Germany that she will receive grain from
Siberia, that she shall not want for ship
metals or linen, and that the prisoners
of war which Russia took from her will
be returned as soon as she likes. 1t may
be monstrous, bat il is probably true, as
reported. that Russia has been asked TO
make financial concessions, to give up
Moscow and other large cities TO the
Germans. TO cease arming troops and to
dissolve all recently formed forces That
which has already become German Rus
sis is vast and valuable storehouse.
and may be used a. a productive recruit |
ing ground.
What are the allies going TO do about |
the German seizures in Russia when the /
time comes TO set down in detail the con
ditions of peace There Is something in /
a Lithuanian observers shrewd remark /
that Germany knows that ultimate de-
feat j. unavoidable, but she would com
psnsate losses in the west with gains in
he east" We may listen Tor some pro
pcsal 20 this effect after the next san
culinary defeat of the Germans on the
Franco elFian front. Il would pay Ger
Da1T 10 SYSTEMATICALLY restore the ter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
AMERICANS REALLY BACKING THE
WAR

The final tabulation on the third Lib.
erty loan as prepared by the treasury
department officials in Washington fur
nishes some very encouraging evidence
that the people of the United States are
in the war and goes far to refute the
pro-German declaration that this is a
war for the rich alone. When approx
mately 100000 Of the population of
the country enter into a popular sub
scription and lend their support to the
undertaking it is strong proof that the
common people are in the movement.
Virtually one-sixth Of the entire popula-
tion of the United States participated in
the third loan. That means sixth Of
every man. woman and child regardless
Of nationality. In that respect the third
loan was far more impressive than either
Of the two previous loans. the first hav-
ing been participated in by only four
and one-half millions Of people and the
second about double that number. The
increasing scale Of participation is &C
counted for in large part because the
people are becoming educated mp 10 the
idea Of becoming financial partners of
the government, something in which they
have been far behind come u the Euro
pesn countries because ef the fact that
there have been few chances to lean
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
AMUSEMENT NOTES
"Flo-Flo" at Barre Opera House Next
Monday, May ~.

That eiferyescent combination Of gor
geous gowns and pithy epgams, John
corts musical comedy oFlo.Flo,n which
is now playing 10 capacity houses in
New York. will open At the opera house
on Monday, May 81 II has been one 81
the hits o. Broadway this season run.
ming at the tort theatre for several
months.
Frolic, fun and frills for the "Flo.Flo"
formula. II has Won its way TO public
favor through its magnificent costumlng,
pertinent lines, pretty girls and lovely
lyrics Every member Of H. chorus Il a
perfect a6." Each is blessed with that
rare attribute of the chorus girl--a sense
OF humor. In fact, "Flo.Flos has brought
down the house ut every performance
with is comedy chorus.
"Flo.Flo" is one Of the most handsome.
~ gowned productions ever seen on a
New York stage. the wares Of Mosher
and Simpson, exhibited in the bride shop
where the scenes of the story are laid.
having been selected from tile most eX.
elusive shops in New York and Paris.
The heroine of the piece is "Flo.Flo,'
Mosher and simpsons most beautiful
model who, although a vampire at heart,
renounces her love for rising young
man from Oshkosh, who has taken n pc.
eition at three sixty week in the bride
shop in order that he may marry An.
gelina Stokes, who is being forced by a
stern mother into a wedding with bo-
gus count that she may thus retrieve
the waning Stokes fortune.
But the chorus is not the only bright
feature Of Flo Flo" Funnier even than
Charlie Chaplin's funny feet is the trick
hat Of Pinky and Aloysius, those two
young men of nimble feet and agile head
gear, who aid materially in untying the
tangled romance of Billy from OSHKOSH
and Angelina Stokes. Mosher and Simp.
son also form one of the most popular
comedy teams seen in New York pro- |
duction for many seasons.
Mr.. Cort's cast inclnudes Louise kel- |
ley, Hal Kelley, Harry First, Bert Gard
ner, Blanche Bellaire. Mildred Beverly, |
Mary Milburn, Anna Sands. Joseph Hol- !
land, Innis Brothers, and Lou Leathers.
adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

U.boat warfare was launched IL was to
be "Germany's winning weapon II was
TO "starye England" first by August,
and later before the winter was over. IL
was definite promise to the German
people 20 "end the war" instead of
which it has prolonged the war.
Admiral Won Capelle roars very gently
compared with the Won Tirpitz faction Of
a year ago. He quotes Sir John Eller-
mans statement that "the whole output
of shipping in England since the out
break of the war was not enough to re.
place the losses by marine causes alone"
Although large increase of marine sc-
cidents has been due TO ships sailing
without lights, when the German minis
ter OF navy invokes accidents and relies
on the fury of the elements to bolster
up ;he U-boat campaign, it is not diff
cult to conclude that Germany's Twin.
ming weapon" is not winning at anything
like the rate so confidently boosted and
predicted year ago.-Boston Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The late Elisha May of ST. Johnsbury
was one of the states most prominent
sons of the past few decades and was
also one of the leading lawyers OF the
state. The nature of his political affilia-
tions was not such as to bring him into
many elective Offices in state which
was strongly Republican, but he received
many appointments which were not
based alone on political alignment. In
all of these positions he proved himself
to be a man of capacity. The state, and
Caledonia county in particular will re-
greet his passing
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
Reason Enough.

There are more reasons than one cal
enumerate for admiring and supporting
the Red Cross, good reasons too, bu
there is one that occurs TO us toda,
that would be sufficient by itself. TIL
Germans hate the Red Cross Of the allie
| that is enough TO make us love it.
| There is no doubt about this hatred
YOU know Ever since kultur encoun
tered resistance and disclosed its essen
| tial brutality, the Germans have DELHI
erately, persistently and painstakingly
strafed the Red Cross. Their pirate L
boats have hunted out Red Cross hos
pital ships and sunk them, their air
| planes have swooped down over REQ
Cross hospitals ands bombed them
, Among the very first Americans to die
after our entrance into the war were Red
Cross workers,
And for once there IA glimmer OF
sense in German hate. A good deal OF
frightfulness ia sheer madness disap.
pointment expressing itself in destruc.
tion; but there in intelligent purpose in
directing torpedo or bomb at the symbol
Of mercy. For the Red Cross mends men,
and that is precisely what the Germans
don't want
To be sure. there are such things as
international laws, and covenanted agree.
ments, and human sentiments, which
throw a manifold shield around the in
strumentalities of mercy and relief in
war time but the Germans permit no
considerations of this sort to interfere
with their war processes. The Red
Cross is immensely useful to the en-.
emies of GERMANY therefore Germany
tries by every means at its disposal to
cripple it.
II is true that the Red Cross does more
than mend men. II cares for the chill
dren in the desolated lands, and it ex-
tends the hand of helpfulness wherever
there is woe, but this other good thing
it also does--it throws the uufailing love
of our people around our soldiers, meet
ing them as they stream back from the
front. pierced, broken, shattered; and il
brings them back TO life and usefulness.
Linking itself to the relief work of the
army. the Red Cross ministers to our
wounded men.
That is reason enough why all there is
in us of loyal brotherliness and kindly
feeling for our men should express itself
in gifts for this splendid means by which
we can reach the men. The long range
gun, the air borne bomb, and the torpe.
do, are aimed Intentionally, coolly, bru-
tally. at the boys who are down. and at
the red symbol that ought to protect
them. The Germans hate the Red Cross
because it restores these men. We ought
TO love it. and back it, Just because the
Germans hate II, and for the reason why
the Germans hate IL.
Next week we are TO have the priv
lege of putting our money into the work /
If supporting the ambulance, the cot and
he hospital ship that the Germans
would destroy. Let us do il handsomely !
N. H. Union.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
EAST BARRE

Resolutions adopted by the Quarry.
workers association, East Barre:
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom
has moved from our midst, brother AL
bert Desilets, therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of brother
Albert Desilets, East Barre branch d. c.
q. A., laments the loss of member who
was ever ready TO offer hand OF aid
and the voice of sympathy; a loving
husband, and kind father, also
Resolved. That our heartfelt sympathy
be extended to the wife and child. Fur
Their be il
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the branch records, that
copy be forwarded to the wife and fam
lily and copy inserted in The Barre
Daily Times.
J. B. Doyle,
William r. Jameson,
Robert Johnston.
Committee
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

money TO the United States government
When the fourth loan is foated II should
be the effort Of the government and the
campaigners to enlist at least rs many
subscribers "a there were in the third
loan Such an extended participation
serves notice on Germany that the peck
etbooks of the common pepole are back
ing their hopes in this war and that Il Is
not war carried on merely by the few
with the assent Of the many
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
CURRENT COMMENT
The Attorney Generalship.

The announcement comes from Brat.
tleboro that the Hon II. G.. Barber will
not be candidate for denomination for
the position of attorney general of Yer
mont, having decided to devote his at
tention upon the expiration of his pres
ent term to his private law practice. Mr..
Barber started in his work for the state
with the idea that il was impossible for
an attorney general to serve two mas
tiers, the commonwealth and corporate
interests. We believe he has eonscien-
tiously tried TO live up to that principle
When the term of Attorney General
r. E. Brown of Burlington expired on
Dec. |, 1914, Mr.. Barber was appointed
by Governor Allen NJ. Fletcher to the po-
sition to serve during the interim be-
tween that date and Feb l, 1915, when
the change in the constitution makes the
new biennial period begin Mr. Barber
was elected for the following two years
and in 1916 was re elected to that office.
The retirement of Attorney General
Barber marks the first break in the list
of state officers now serving Vermont.
1t makes practically certain lively con-
test over the position, since there are
certain to be a number of candidates,
Judging from the scoring of sspirants
In all human probability the action tax
en- by Attorney General Barber will be
followed by the declaration of other
state officers in the not distant future
as to their intentions regarding the seek
ing of denominations and re elections,
since the primary will be held on the
second Tuesday of September, less than
four months hence.--Burlington Free
Press
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The appearance of Fitzdale, VT, in the
American war casualties twice within a
week leads to inquiry on the part of
some persons TO know where Fitzdale is.
It is little hamlet located in the town
of Lunenburg, Essex county, and is just
large enough to have postoffice and
one store. However, the contribution of
Fitzdale to the war casualties is all out
of proportion to the size of the commu-
nifty. Fitzdale is doing its bit in unmis-
taxable fashion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. W L. White, who have
been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j.
Whitcomb the past week, returned to
their home in Hsrdwick Sunday.
DIR. n +. Avery spent Wednesday in
Burlington.
Miss Bessie Cooney spent the weel.
end at the home OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Cooney
The following delegates attended the
Odd Fellows convention held in Barre
the past week: John Salter and Georse
Dobbs from the subordinate lodge; Har-
nv McAllister from the encampment;
Mrs Harry McAllister from the Rebekah
lodge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

American military forces are now rath-
er thoroughly distributed over the long
battle line from the North sea to Swift
erland; and if there is any virtue in the
sight of American soldiers and the Stars
and Stripes the result ought to be ap-
parent there. The placing of a division
on the Italian front would have most
strengthening effect on Italian morale
too. it is believed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
A Natural Question

Mamma, have any children = asked
SIX -year-old Dorothy.
of course not. dear What do YOU
meant"
Well. the preacher spoke in church
this morning about childrens children,
and ] wondered If had ny."-Boston
Iranscrint.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

Charles E. Hughes immediate response
to the appeal of President Wilson to con
duct the prosecution OF the aircraft in
vestigation stamps him as an American
first and politician afterwards. Hughes
is ready to do his duty as an American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The Bellows Falls Times, weekly
newspaper, announces the increase of its
subscription price to 81 per year The
contemporary is worth it, as are many
other weekly newspapers in Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The multitude in Prague, Hungary,
cheering loudly for Wilson, Clemenceau
and Lloyd George makes reminder that
the dual monarchy is nearing the point
of dissolution, if not revolution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

President Wilson is lending himself to
the support Of the various war move
ments in. the most convincing manner.
His presence at the head of the Red Cross
parade in New York City Saturday must
have been an inspiration to everyone who
witnessed the parade.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The defenses of London have been built
up to a remarkable extent and the air
raiders who attempt to advance on the
metropolis will be met with stubborn re.
sistance The destruction of four Ger
man machines during the attack of Sun
day night should serve to reassure the
people of London to great extent
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

Private So-and- So reports his safe ar
rival in Europe These frequent items
In the newspapers tell the story of the
continual stream of American soldiers
going to Europe. 1t must be mournful
tale for the kaiser
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

Destruction of an allied destroyer now
and then tells us that the Uboat menace
is still powerful despite the advances
made in the campaign against it,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

ritory she occupies in the west and quiet.
ly retain what she has grasped in the
east. But shall the poor Russian kidding
be left TO the fangs of the German wolf
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A wooden ship day will drive defeat
away.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
Gathering News.

The interviewed ] lost nv hus-
band in the disaster
The interviewer Total lOss. or was he
insured Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

Wilson is right there really is no lin
it to what the United States will do to
win the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

New York does things on such an inn
pressive scale! For instance, the opening
of the new Red Cross drive Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
Ans Well

Retter-Is the tire fiat back thereg
Half don't think 80. It's up all
around, except at the very bottom -
Judge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

The Germans are likely to be too late
to take their pick out of Picardy'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20
CR4NTTEVILLE

Miss Olivcne Belauger has returned to
Barre, after spending two weeks at her
home here.
Regular meeting of branch No. II. Q.
W. I. L. of n. A., viii be held in Miles
hall Wednesday evening, May p, at 7:30
o'clock. Important business. Every
member who can, be present. Per order
of secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-20

New things in millinery at Abbotts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-02
The Capital of the World

By DR.. PRANK CRANE


When We have achieved our parliament Of man. where will it sit?
When We have formed our fedcration,of the world. where will bc its
capitall
Several suggestions have been made One of the first places. the
onc which probably occurs to most of rs, is The Hague. in Holland. on
account Of the fact that several peace conferences were held there
previous to the wat.
or course, our own capital city of Washington is entirely nj the
disposal of the world if the world wants il, but perhaps We arc too
Young to claim the distinction of being the centre of he universe.
Much can be said in favor of Jerusalem. the ancient rapital of the
Jews but conditions there would hardly be practical.
have recently seen oonstantinoplc nominated. There is a grncr.
al feeling that this city should be taken away from the Turks. and also
there would be- likely TO be considerable objection TO any an nation
possessing 1t. When the United States was established our govern
mcri set apart a district separate from all the states for the federal
government, the District q. Columbia 1t is proposed to make Constan-
ih"pir and us surroundings a similar district. II is ralmcd that 1T
hes near th" Balkans, near Asia Minor. near Russia. midway between
Eulop" and the Orient, AT the very centre of the Sensitive arcas of
political ami international life. 1t was once the ancient seN of world
empire 1t has a superb Site, and could lee made a glory TO the whole
world
My own vote, however, would 90 for Rome. Rome has more scnti.
nopl". II was the place where the first great effort was made to mite
thr whole world in a single government. The effort failed bccausc il
was based upon the idea OF empire, or one nation conqucring all the
resi- hWl Tor all that, julius Caesar was the greatest nAn. measured
by ms Influence upon his fclow-mcn and succeeding generations. that
ever lVcd' WIN the exception of Jesus Christ, and his great idea was
world government. That idea had 10 be grated ON 10 the American
'"" 81 i'dctail"n. INT now that At has been SO gralied and made
practicable, let Us 90 back to Rome.
There is also something TO be Sad. of coursr. for noo,, ,i,r
Arizona, and Perkins Crossroads, Mo, and other localities and we Il,
40 Nsh to incur the resentment of real estate men IN these places bv
seeming TO east any asparagus upon their prctensious.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-02
Why Chile and Peru Are at Outs
By GILBERT CosULICH

africa chile contends that tho voting
should Doe done by AN the inhabitants
OF ia" territories IN question.
bolivia also has an interest Ia tho
outcome she formerly owned these
provinces. and, by "A treaty OF 1893.
chile hds agreed Ia transfcr them To
Bolivia. upon the payment OF $4,000
600 silver II chile failed tu obtain
Tacna ana africa. she bound herself
10 ccde 90 Bolivia a y for
loiiNih. like l;ussip. siberia and Po-
II had long been seeking au outlet
TO the yea.
BY "a treaty Of 1905. BOLIVIA gave
~ her claims Of u seaport. receiving
proper compensation therefor. mclud-
INK thil"'s agreement 10 build a rail-
way from IA" port of africa To the
Bolivian capital lapaz.
Peru however, still remains uusat-
lsilcd 10y chic The unfulflllcd con
citiun OF the treaty of Ancou-r regard
lux the plcht5iitr- remains a Thorn. la
Peru's side. The intrinsic value OF
th"s" provinces is not so great AS Pc
rus injured pride that e victorious
opponent should allow his obligation
To remain unfulfilied.
chile has not been very popula
with her ueiEhhurs. In 1900. when the
Chilean government intimnted that It
was no longer willing 10 hand oven the
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-12-02

nv /HILE thuttcrcr was making
wv hiinscl. very mueh at home
in the house OF hts cousin.
Happy Jack tho Gray Squirrel. Happy
Jack WIS shopping around this way
ana shopping around that way and
shopping around oyery which wax try
i1g 20 find one ~ Chattcrcr's store
houses. You know almost always
Chatterer mas more than one. some
times he has nearly "A dozen. II was
quite 10y accident hat az last Happy
Jack did find one OF Chattnrcr's store
houses. II also was quite hv chance
that this happened to be the largest
Ut ckatterer's .furehouscs.
Happy jack prcpcd IN. then drew
a Ions breath That storchousc was
quite AZ well filled nS WIS his own.
There were hickory nuts there.
Lreat, TAT hickory nuts. The very
sight OF them made Happy Jacks
mouth watpr There were some
brown chcstuut. more than Happy
Jack had Ia hs sturchcuHc. aud there
was yellow corn. just such nice
yellow corn a- Happy Jack himself
had.
Farmer Browns Boy had treated
thatteror just az well as ne did
me- thought Nuppy Jack MY. how
good those hickory nuts look, 1 he
neNc IN eat one Chattcrcr won't
miss one. Besides, IL he does IN