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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
Browning Pistol Started the War.

There is an article about John Brown
| ing, the inventor Of the Browning gun
in the June American Magazine. The
author says:
1--WE never heard of Browning until
just recently, and yet the Colt pistol
which has been the standard United
States army pistol for years, is one OF
long list of Browning guns.
"A Browning pistol, manufactured by
the Fabrique Rationale in Belgium, was
made the standard army equipment
even before the war--by Belgium, Rus
STA, Spain and Serbia. This factory was
one of the first institutions seized by the
Huns when they invaded Belgium.
when a half-crazy Serb fired the fate
full shot which killed the Austrian arch
duke. on a July evening in 1914, the an-
tomato pistol he used was Browning
Thus did this obscurity- loving American
make his contribution TO the starting OF
the greatest war in all history. And now
his guns in the hands OF United States
troops may WELD the balance OF power
which will end this most stupendous OF
wars and make the world safe again for
decency.
"The rife which Admiral Peary carried
TO the north pole was invented by
Browning. At the time Of the Boxer up
rising in China, when the United States
marines earned undying fame by the
manner in which they defended the for
eign legations, it was Browning machine
guns they used.
''One Of the commonest types OF re-
peatinp rifle in use for sporting purposes
a few years ago was one In which
magazine containing the cartridge was
placed Just below the barrel of the gun,
and was operated by pulling backward
and forward, like trombone. That was
one of Brownings earlier conceptions"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
NEVER AGAIN GERMANY COLONY.
German East Africa Claimed By British
Clergymen.

Edinburgh, May 24.-At the annual
general assembly of the Church of Scot
land the moderator presenting the re-
port on foreign missions to-day, said
that great Issues hung on the fate of
German East Africa He asked his au-
dience of clergymen whether it was to
be German again, and was answered by
loud cries of No"
is it TO be internationalized or Brit
ish?" he asked.
Series of British came from the whole
assembly"
As result of his correspondence and
contact with those most experienced in
East African affairs, the moderator said
he had become convinced that it would
be a real calamity if this territory should
revert to Germany. 1t was we'll under
stood what the German methods were
and their East African colony was known
as the land of twenty-five lashes," be-
because of the terrible punishments with
whips of rhinoceros hide inflicted on the
natives for trifling offenses. Now, sail
the moderator, the natives were singing
new chant around their village fires, of
which the refrain was: Twenty five
lashes are gone, are gone"
Abbott is showing large line of silk
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
WASHINGTON

There viii be an entertainment al the
schoolhouse hall Saturday evening. MAY
p. Paddy Melting III. W. Downing
takes the first degree in the Tinpanites
and gets al that's coming to him The
Henroost club viii make their initial ap-
pearsncc- Dance after the show Admis
sion TO all, soc; entertainment, l5c
Proceeds for the Red Cross.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
FAREWELL VAS
ENTHUSIASTIC


after which they dispersed until to-mor-
row morning, when they leave for camp.
Just as the Barre party was returning
home the Waterbury delegation came
into Montpelier, carrying IL drafted men.
They were accompanied by the Water
bury band and many prominent citizens
of that town.
Other Farewells to Barre Men.
Three fraternal organizations, the
Eagles, the italian Pleasure club and the
Conservative club, kept open house to
the draft men of Barre and Barre Town
last evening The exercises were held in
Eagles hall in the Worthen building, and
at one time or another during the even
ing more than 400 people dropped in to
make their own personal farewells TO the
boys. Refreshments in abundance were
served, long tables reaching from end to
end in the main hall having been ar
ranged for buffet luncheon. A joint
committee from the three clubs saw to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

The Barre pipe and drum band will escort
the parade. Wear white gloves, badges
and regalia Robert j. Stewart, chief;
Alfred Milne, secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
Staggering.

Mrs. Grimm-And so you are going to
be my son.i n-law? :.
He-By Jove! | hadn't thought OF
that.-Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
BARRE DAILY TIMES
FRIDAY, MAY "a, 1918.
The Weather.

Fair tonight; Saturday partly cluody,
slightly warmer in interior; gentle to
moderate shifting winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

Special communication Of
Granite lodge. No. IS. f. and A.
NJ, Friday. Nav %, st 1880 p.
m. Work. r. A. degree. Per
order ". VI.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

Pearl White in 'Mayblossoms," a FIVE
reel colored photoplay, Bijou to-day
adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-1els Maxwell Mascot touring
car will 20 cheap II taken at once; apply TO
F. II. Bartlett at Goodfelow's iewelry store.
60te
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

A special meeting
of Clan Gordon, No.
IL, will be held on
Sunday, May 26, at
10 a. m. for the
purpose of attend
ing the annual me-
mortal service in
the Baptist church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

FOR SALE-One gas stove. l couch ham
mock and Q porch screens; also 4o-ft- cx-
tension bed ladders. 34-ft extension ladder !;
inquire Of A. v. Berkley. As Main street 6Gt6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

horses weight about 2.700: We truck in
summer and must sell thtse at once: also a
fine chestnut mare weight 1900 MS, yrs.
cid; Plainfeld Creamery. Plainfeld, Vt: c. b.
Story, Mgr. 60tis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
NEW NECKWEAR

The very newest style
ideas in Collars and Sets,
Georgette, Crepe and Or
candle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

TO RENT-Automobile, long or short trips,
prices reasonable inquire at Mrs. EsA A. With
ans Millinery Parlors. over Dodge's Jewelry
Store or tel 637-W; Mrs. H. S. Miles. 6otf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
HOSIERY

Make your Hosiery pur-
chases here. Full assort-
ments of Cotton, Lisle and
Silk Hose.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

NICE FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-A,
IS Keith avenue. eotf
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24

Abbott is showing large line of silk
dresses.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
SILK GLOVES

Two-clasp Silk Gloves in
White, Black, and Colors.
These we sell as special at
75c per pair.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-05-24
TALK OF THE TOWN

See Abbott's line of colored voiles.
Fighting Trail" Bijou to-day.-adv.
See A. V. Beckley's adv. on page 5.--ad
OF interest, read Shes's shoe adv.-ad.
William Woosley of Graniteville is at
hp (ifV hnSpifnI for 4raat ,,apt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
ELKS' HOSPITAL
STARTED TODAY
Lay Cornerstone of Reconstruction
Institution for Soldiers and
Sailors in Boston.
ROCK ISLANDERS DONATE
Sums Given Towards Organization S
Si,000.000 War Fund Used in
Erecting Structure.

Rock Island Elks, who during the
last year gave sums towards raising
the $1,000,000 war fund to be ex-
pended in part for erecting a re-
construction base hospital, will he
pleased to learn of the LAYING, of
the cornerstone of the building to-
day.
The hospital, the first of it's kind
in the United States, is situated IN
Boston, Mass. 1t is to be given to
the government by the American
Eiks upon its completion.
Representatives of the nation,
state and city, with eminent men OF
the medical profession and thou
sands of Elks and prominent citi-
zens from all parts of the east, par
ticipated in the ceremony on Parker
Hill and signalized by their pres
Cnce and words the notable import
ance of the event
This first reconstruct E hospital,
which will serve as the model, the
standard-maker for similar ones to
be established throughout the Unit
ed States, will give the manned and
disabled American soldiers and
sailors the best of expert attention
and occupational instruction. It
will rebuild human wreckage into
able-bOdied men and will educate
them in occupations which will
best qualify them not to become a
burden to society. The aim of the
hospital in brief may be said to be
to minimize the sufferings and dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
DAILY Dolngs in Mercer County's Busy Capital

Galesburg Thursday where he has
been on business.
Simon Falkovitch of Chicago ar
rived in Aledo Thursday to visit
with friends and relatives.
The Misses Hope and Marion Nc
Kinney left this morning for Ham
mond, Ind, where they will make
an extended visit with their sister,
Mrs. K. +. Woods.
Lloyd Freise of New Boston was
a visitor in Aledo Friday.
John WarnoCk arrived home Fri
lay from Chicago, where he has
been on business the past few days.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. i. Dool of Green
field, Iowa, are making an extended
visit at the present time with rela-
tives and friends in AledO.
Mrs. Julia McCreight and Miss
Bessie McCreight were Rock Island
callers Friday.
X NJ. Mills was a business Wis
itOr in the tri-Cities Friday.
Mrs. Ernie Miller, Mrs Ray Dool
and Mrs ". H Robertson were Wis
itors in the tri-cities Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Rush arrived
home Friday from Rochester, Mimi,
where Mr. Rush had been for treat
ment and an operation. He is feel
ing we'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

Lieutenant A. r, Montgomery Is
now safely in France.
Rev. e. McOmber and Mrs. Nc
0mher motored 10 Abingdon We'd
nesday to bring Miss Miriam home.
Word has been received from Pri-
vate William Wayne that he is now
located at Fort Winfield Scott. san
Francisco. He is the only one from
his company who was qualified to
enter the speciality school.
Henry Mcconnell was in Chicago
last week with consignment of
livestock.
visitor Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Speetzen and
son Of Davenport We're recent guests
at B. f. Richards home
turned Friday from q visit with their
son; Corporal Roland Bowes, at Camp
Dodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Grover c. Daniel and
daughters Minerva and Emily of
Lash burn, Sask.. are visiting at the
&. H. Fassett home.
Mr. and Mrs. John RIekely are now
nicely located in f. j. Gaunt's res
Mrs. w G. Haefele is again able to
be around after an illness.
Mrs. Nellie Nillett Clark Of Alexis
visited last week at John MtIlett's
Miss Vera Miller is new clerk at
the Farmers State bank.
MIS- marx l.. w ait ana cnllpren,
Jean. Haskell and Mary Alice, came
up from Bethany last week to spend
a few days at Grandma IIaskelIs
home.
Mr. and Mrs p T. Mccormick and
Miss Eva Real of Rock Island spent
Saturday and Sunday at the Wayne
home,
sons returned to their home in Brad
ford saturday.
\ son was born 10 Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Nillett Of Rock Island. June /.
Miss Pearl Wait and her nephew.
i}vron Wait, left Saturday for a
months vacation in Saskatchewan.
Clarence y. Lawson of Washington
barracks. u. @, has been commits
stoned as Il second lieutenant in the
engineers corps. national army.
Mss Louise Moore arrived last
week from Omaha. Neh.. where she
had been attending high school
Principal Thomson left last week
70 visit friends in Nacomb and
BIgEsEfIle. III.
p J. Gaunt expects to leave this
week for Wichita, Kan. From there
he will go 10 California.
Mr.. and Mrs. = ]. Mccormick. Mrs.
c II. WAYNE, Mrs Sadie Mayan
Miss Eva Beal and Miss Mary Wayne
motored 10 Orion sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

abilities caused by the war and 20
protect the community from an uu-
due number of crippled citizens.
Accepted Gift.
The government through the sur
geon-g generals department in No
vember last accepted the recon
struction hospital plans as a gift
from the Elks. The Elks' war re-
lief commission is building the re
construction hospital as n cost of
$3.50, 600, the money being taken
from the Elks' $1,000.000 war relief
fund, voted by the Elks' 1917 con-
ventfon. The hospital will be ready
TO receive the wounded American
soldiers and sailors in the early
September.
The laying of the cornerstone
was under the direction of grand
lodge officers of the Elks. The de-
partments of the secretary of war
and the surgeon-general were for
merIy represented. Samuel w Nc
Call, governor of Massachusetts,
extended the greetings of the corn-
monwealth, and Andrew J. Peters,
mayor of Boston, represented the
city
Fred Harper, grand exalted ruler
of the Elks, delivered the principal
address of the occasion, telling of
the benevolent and patriotic pur-
poses that prompted the Elks TO
make the gift to their country aud
dwelling on the blessings that seem
certain to await the war-afflicted
soldiery that court the benefits Of
the institution. The subordinate
lodges of Elks in New England
were represented by E. Mark Sulli-
van, exalted ruler of the Boston
lodge of Elks.
The Elks' war relief commission,
that has charge of financing the
achievement of this great war
work. attended the exercises and in
cluded John K. Tener, P G. E. r.,
of Charleroi, Pa, chairman; JOS
eph T. Tanning, P. G. E. r., of New
York, secretary; Jerome B. Fisher,
P. G. f. R, of jamestown, n. Y;
James r. Nicholson, P G. f. r., CT
Boston, and Edward Fighter, P. G.
Il. R., of New Orleans. La.
Every device and resource known
to the medical science will be at
hand at the reconstruction hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
MAUD MULLER
IN SILvIS NOW
Mows and Rakes the Lawns, Hoes
the Gardens and Does Other
WORK In Masse.
ARE BIG DOINGs or EVENINGS
Sixth Street Residents Hit on Hap
py Way to Conserve Number
Unnecessary Things.

(By Mrs. Charlotte b. Leasure.)
Not since the days Maud Muller,
on a summer day, raked the mead
ow sweet with hay" have there
been such unique garden parties
and hay rakings as have been TAX
ing place on Sixth street, Silyis,
the past two weeks.
Last winter all over the United
States there was a scarcity of fuel.
and at that time you remember we
all thought we would never eat any
ice cream again However, sum
mer Is here and we are wanting
and having the ice cream just the
same. There is plenty of coal now
and plenty Of ice, but no one to de-
liver it in some places. Also, In
this part of Illinois 1t has rained
almost necessarily for about six
weeks. This has caused the weeds
and grass and clover to grow SO
rapidly that the problem confront
ing the war brides and widows and
mothers whose men folks" are in
war is to take care of the gardens
and lawns But the people on Sixth
street, Silvis, were not long in find
ing a solution TO this problem.
Their plan is to go in parties to
each home armed with hoes, rakes,
sickles, scythes and lawn mowers,
and after the neat rows of lettuce,
beans, radishes, peas, tomatoes,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
Sugar Supply Short.

County Food Administrator Bow
ers has given orders that if a party
has already purchased 25 pounds
Of sugar for canning purposes they
will not be allowed to purchase any
more until further orders. Sugar
conditions have taken a turn for
the worse within the past few days
and it is necessary to conserve.
People are requested to take notice
because few days ago notice was
given saying that those who had
used up their first % pounds of su-
gar for canning would be allowed to
purchase another 25 pounds.
However, the last notice changes
the SituatiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
REVENUE TAXES
NOW COLLECTED
Deputies in PoStoffice Building viii
Accept Payments Beginning
Today.
ARE PAYABLE IN - DAYS
Taxes On launches Amusement
and for the Dispensing of Drugs
Collectahle.

Revenue taxes on all pleasure
boats with fixed engines are now
payable and must be paid within
the next - days
Returns Of special tax payer :
who conduct theatres. museums,
concert halls. bowling alleys, bill
lard raus, manufacturing plans
If tobacco. cigars and cigarets.
must be dlIed out and forwarded to
the revenue tax collector of this
district. Returns for registry aud
sreciaI tax stamps on opium. etc,
al dispensed through medicine,
dentistry. veterinary medicine or
surgery or the business of pro-
drrinz. importing com pOunding.
cea!iuc in. dispensing, selling at
wholesale or retail distributing
ana ConduCt5on Of hospitals. must
he filled ont and forwarded to the
tax collector.
The special tax is at the rate of
81 per year. and separate returns
must be fled where persons con-
duet more than one place of bust
ress.
y
who conduct theatres. CiTCuscS,
rubIic exhibitions. dance halls.
open air parks. etc. must he filed
stating total receipts covering a
rerint Of - months prior 70 reg
istration. Capacity and price of
admission must also he sworn to.
In - DAYS from today all persons
who have not paid their revenue tax
will be required TO pay a penalty Of
80 Per cent and also a sum to be
fixed by the revenue officials as a
compromise in lieu Of prosecution.
This sum must be paid as a free
and voluntary act In case payment
Of this sum is not made prosecu-
ton in ali cases of delinquency will
be investigated.
Approximately 800 owners Of
pleasure boats were given licenses
last wear. and d like number viii
no doubt be furnished 10 owners Of
boats this year. A tax Of S. is
charged. Boats under the iurisdic-
ton Of the second division of the
fifth district are propelled on the
Mississippi from directly this side
ct Burlington TO a short distance
above Fulton Ill Boats on the
Rock river and the Hennepin canal
are under the jurisdiction of the
second division of the fifth district.
Taxes are payable 10 Deputy Tax
Collectors T. J Cavanaugh and F.
Z Dalton at room 232, Postofica
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
Thompson-Dorsey NnptiaIs,

Donald Thompson of this city and
Miss Dee Dorsey of Mount Sterling,
Ill, were quietly married last
Thursday, June 9, in Galesburg,
slipping a surprise on all their
friends in this community.
Mr.. Thompson is well acquainted
here having spent his whole life in
and near Aledo. He graduated from
Aledo high school in the class OF
1911 and also graduated from Will
liam and Vashti college in 1917,
when he received his A B. degree
and The same year he received his
B. S. from Hedding college.
Mrs. Thompson is a graduate CT
Mount Sterling high school and re-
ceived her A. B. degree from He'd
ding college, She received her mas
ter's this spring from Illinois uni
versity. While at Hedding she was
editor-in-chief of the college annual
one year and also of the college
paper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

cabbage, carrots, potatoes. sweet
corn, etc, are well cultivated and
weeded, the front lawn is nicely
moved and every weed along tb8
borders and boulevard obliterated.
each of the party taking hand IA
the work All who try TO shirE
their share Of the work are termed
war work slackeFs
After the grass Is moved close
to the ground with sickle and lawn
mower, modern Maud Mgliers'
rake It out Of the way. The grass
Is then piled high in the center 81
one side Of the lawn. Then all Of
the party. young and old. indulge
in out-of door Rames-from the
old-fashi0ned sOmersauit $50 high
ly recommended as a producer Of
perpetual youth by DIT. Brady who
we are all we'll acquainted vita
through the columns Of The ArgHsi
to ring-arOund-Lhe-Tosy, 7 SPY,
bling mans bur, tag, etc. You win
readily see that much merrimen emit
prevails on these occasions in the
dim light Of the new moon.
Feed the Chickens.
After the games are over and all
have tumbled I'm the new-mown hay
to their hearts content. the grass IS
given to those who have chickens or
rabbits TO feed, thus conserving
food for Uncle Sam.
Late refreshments are served by
the light Of the moon out on the
new-mown lawn The menu con-
sists Of lemonade and tea. war
bread meatIess sandwiches and
wheatIess cookies Time. energy.
youth and health are also conserv-
ed, and one lawn mower VIII take
care of any number Of lawns One
or two hoes, rakes and other farm
ing implements are also all that is
necessary, thus conserving garden
tools and saving also the price Of
several lawn mowers, thus conserv-
ing money Ror thrifts lamps and
Liberty bonds A kodak picture IS
generally taken Of the members OF
the party at work
Besides belonging TO the Red
Cross, we have some fine war gar
dens on Sixth street, but~no slack
ers. We are all doing our BIT 10
win the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

10 rebuild every part of the human
frame. Men with half their faces
shot away by shrapnel will get new
iawbones from their ribs and new
cheeks from the cartilages and It's
sues on other parts of their bodies.
Thousands of men who would be
human wrecks without proper
treatment will be rebuilt at the new
reconstruction hospital and taught
trades that make them economic
assets instead of liabilities. The
men with fractures that have not
rightly knitted, with stiff joints,
with nerve palsies from shock or
from injury-these are the cases
the reconstruction hospital will
help. They will have had the reg
ular base hospital treatment just
behind the firing lines, where the
first surgical work will be done.
All Helped.
Manned and disflgured men will
be reconstructed by operation, bv
apparatus, by education. Treatment
will be given not only to the
classes already mentioned but also
to those that need plastic opera
nuns W lcLlISuy COHNI dCIuA CO VI uC-
fects or who need appliances to
supplant a missing limb. Those
given artificial limbs will be edu-
Gated in their industrial use.
No agency of the United States
army or navy is able to supply this
treatment The government has
frankly admitted it and for this rea-
son has turned with eager grateful
ness and an assured spirit of CO.
operation to the plans which were
proposed by the Elks.
DR. Frederic J. Cotton. one of the
originators of the idea of a recon-
struction hospital in Boston and
one of the leading orthopedic sur
geons of the country, will be in
charge of the hospital for the gov
eminent. The hospital will need
" ell-trained and especially effici-
ent professional staff. Its necessary
nucleus has been recruited and is
only awaiting the word to begin its
services.
The institution consists of a
complete unit of twin war hospital
buildings, vocational workshops,
barracks mess hall and post ex-
change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
In Jail for Refusing to Work.

Sheriff c. c. Lutreu went to the
home of Mike Mack Friday and
brought in a man by the name of
Mitchell who was there. Mitchell
had been working at Macks but on
Friday morning refused to GO to
work, SO Mr.. Mack called the sher-
if who came and took him to the
Mercer county Jail. Mr.. Mack lives
in Presumption township.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15
|. q. q. L. Memorial,

The Odd Fellows memorial SER
vices will be held tomorrow at the
First Methodist church in Aledo.
The services will start at 2:30 p. m.
Dr. F. E. Shut of the Methodist
church Will deliver the address.
All neighboring lodges, friends and
relatives of the Odd Fellows are in
vited and the members OF the Aledo
lodge are urged to be present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-15

Washington Natives of the
PTibiloff Islands. off the coast OF
Alaska, where steamers call only
q few times each year. have ar
ranged with the government to
supply them with motion picture
machines and films.
For the last TWO years. the Blu
Teau Of Fisheries has furnished it.,
station on St Paul island with
films, chiefly for the instruction
and entertainment of the natives.
Residents OF St George island
now have ordered films and neces-
sary electrical equipment. TO be
paid from money due them for fox
skins