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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
HOW ONE WOMAN
GAINED HEALTH
New Hampshire Resident Tells How This
Remedy Strengthened
Her Nerves.

Nervousness is generally traceable to
one cause poor blood. When the blood
becomes deficient in quality and guam
tity, it fails to give the needed nourish-
ment TO the hardworking nervous sys.
TEN. The nerves of the stomach are in
capable Of cooperating in the process
OF digestion, and stomach trouble fol.
lows. Sometimes this starved condition
of the nerves manifests itself in ueural-
gia and sciatica, at other times in nerv-
GUS headaches.
An example of the results obtained by
the tonic treatment of nervous disorders
is the case of Mrs. Mary S. Higgins of
No. l25 Wilson street, Manchester, N. II.
She says:
Il was almost physical wreck. My
strength was so far reduced that
couldn't walk from the parlor to the
kitchen. lost weight very rapidly and
WAS down to ninety-six pounds. There
was constant, intense pain iii my right
side, and my complexion was white. |
suffered also from terrible sick head
aches, and my nerves were so upset that
/ had trembling sensations all over my
body
Il read about DIR. Williams Pink Pills
in a newspaper and procured box.
The treatment helped me, and | took six
boxes in all. As result, my nerves
gained strength, my color improved, and
! now feel better in every way. ! GER
tainly can endorse DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for the treatment of nervousness"
Your own druggist sells DIR. Williams
Pink Pills, or they will be sent by mail,
postpaid, on receipt of price, so cents per
box six boxes for $3.50, by the DR.. vii.
liams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. "
Write to-day for the free booklets on
nervous disorders and diet.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
Knocking the Judge.

A discouraged counsellor remarked TO
the court, MY poor client is little likely
to get justice done her until the judg.
ment day"
We'll, counsellor" said the Judge, 'if
have an opportunity III plead for the
poor woman myself on that day"
Your honor" replied the other. "will
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
Fought the Midnights.

Johnny came home from Sunday school
quite thrilled by the lesson. ut was all
about the Midnights," he said.
"The whatl' asked his father.
"The Midnights," repeated the boy.
Teacher told us how Gideon fought the
Midnights and knocked the daylights out
of EN- in no time, Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
Notice.

Regular meeting of Jumpers. boxers
and derrickmen, branch No. so, Q. w.
!. Y. Of n. A., will be held in Wortben
block Tuesday evening, May 10, at 1880.
Per order H. c. Allen, Cor. Sec.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13

Cross, Jackson block, room 4, Monday
Tuesday and Saturday evenings and Sat
urday afternoons, also by appointment
Mrs. f. L. Robinson, executive secretary
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
Once a Lady Always a Lady.

British Weekly-"Delicate or chronic
lady received in charming house" -
Boston Transcript.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13
BROOKFIELD

The Bachelor Girls will give dance
in grange hall, Willamstown, Friday,
May l6 Music by Star orchestra. Ad-
mission, 81 per couple--adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-05-13

have troubles of your own upon that
day. Boston Transcript
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19

day morning and in sections of the city supplies said to be running low.
 The city authorities yesterday evening estimated that 2OOO unionists striking and since that time large number of strikers in other industries have been added the list Those striking yesterday included street work and elevator All food deliveries stopped Postal poyees clerks various kinds of stenographers and other clerical employees left their desks coggng down the machinery completely The strike called in sympathy with the metal trades workers demands for money and shorter hours.
 One of the features of the strike is found in the cessation of service in all hospitals This has been the of much unnecessary delay and suffering in handling sick patients In order relieve the situation citizens committee of 1000 persons has been appointed recruit volunteer workers make effort up and keep essential services needed by the community.
 ISOLATED AT NOON TODAY
 WINNIPEG, Man, May 16.-(I ate Wire )-All uni telegraph operators in this city tonight voted join the general strike This includes press broker and commercial operators and will completely shut off this city from the of the Dominion of Canada and the side world Not is there any mail being forwarded from the city, Urgent wires have been forwarded from here day bringing the seriousness of the situation the attention of the house of commons at Ottawa
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF HOUSE
 MEET TODAY TO CONSIDER PLAN
 FOR PROGRAM OF LEGISLATION

WASHINGTON, May 16.-(P)-A tentative program of legislation which will be attempted by the lower house dur ing the special session of congress announced here this morning by Representative Monde, of Montana, who IS chairman of the house steering committee and floor leader for the republican party.
 This program will be considered here tomorrow when
 the republican members of the legislature will meet to per feet their organization and which time there will be some discussion of various which is hoped will pass during the special session. The list of proposed long and comprises many important subjects several Uf which disposed of by the last session of congress but failed the gauntlet of the busterng republican At least passed by the last house which the senate refused to pass.
 It is significant that Representative Mondel fails to mention appropriations the tentative program. Despite
 the fact that the President is believed have called the special session in order that needed appropriations might be provided there nothing to indicate that the house publicans intend to give them immediate attention.
 It announced that the present session of congress will probably repeal the present sei-uxuries It had been stated that would pass legislation for the of telegraph and telephone companies but President Wilson has orestaled this action by his authorization for such procedure.
 Among other matters the legislative slate are mea- for railroad legsaton the determination of national shipping policy; to pass wonans suffrage bi probably identical to that which the last house passed and which defeated in the senate two different occasions; the in augration of budget systems providing for reducing government expenses to take the tariff question for sderaton consider for aiding soldiers and sailors probably passing bills which will embody the suggestions and recommendations of Secretary Lane for making money avail able for soldiers sailors and marines who desire to enter on homesteads
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
GERMANS ATTEMPT TO APPEAL ID
 BRITISH LABOR CIRCLES FOR AID

LONDON, May l5-(P)-Thru the Daily Herald the London organ of the British labor party the German lead CTS attempting to anagonsn in English labor circles to the peace Chancellor Scedemann, of the German directs appeal wc peared today in the Daily Herald to the British people asking them realize the appalling condition in which the people of Germany placed by the terms of the treaty
 Other British papers in this effort movement by the Germans stir up British labor which is largely social sc with the intention of starting allied campaign against the of peace They admonsh the people of England not to be msed into sentimental displays of sympathy for the nation which deliberately made in civilian England and about receive justice seeks method of cape.
 GERMANY CANNOT FULFIL TERMS
 BERLIN. May 15.-(H9-Count von Brockdorff Rant zau signed appearing in all Berlin papers day declares that Germany cannot accept the peace terms be- cause is impossible for her to fu them He asserts that it would be folly for the Germans to sign the terms knowing that they can't be carried out by the German people.
 RUMANIANS MAY WITHDRAW
 GENEVA, May 15.-H9-Reports received here to- night state that there strong possibility that the Rman- ian delegates Paris may be recalled home from the peace conference the decision of the conference to divide Ba nat between Ru,nana and Serbia Rumana had understood that she would be awarded this territory alone.
 LIMIT AUSTRIAN FORCES
 PARIS, May 15-(P)-1t is understood that the coun- Gil today reached agreement relative the future
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
GERMAN CABINET CONSIDERING
 PEACE TERMS WITH INTENT TO
 PRESENT GERMAN C0UNTERPEACE

BERLIN, May 16.-(P-The German cabinet is still considering the peace offered by the allied with the view of presenting counter proposals At the meeting day Chancellor Sceemann declared that Germany would countepeace terms based upon Wilson's fourteen points He asserted that the Germany entitled to be allowed full share in the negotiations in accod with President Wilson's note.
 ABOUT ALSACE LORRAINE
 PARIS, May l6-(49-The German delegates pre- pairing for submission the peace conference regard ing the restoration of Asace Lorraine France It is hard y believed that they will attempt claim their tlehod these provinces aho they may request pebisce to deter mine the sentiment of the people in the of future gov ernment
 NO FLEET FOR POLES
 PARIS, May 16.-Q)-The council of foreign min sers today refused grant the request of the Polish gov for part of the German fleet be ceded Poland for her navy The council ruled that they unnec essay for Poand defense and needed in order insure her future existence from invasion or attack
 TO RESTORE MONUMENTS
 commission of artists and experts at the present time preparing list of all historical monuments and build ngs which destroyed by the Germans during their in vason of France This list will be turned the nation al chamber of deputies and will he used fixing the bill for restoration.
 AUSTRIAN DELEGATES WANT FOOD
 ST. GERMAN, May 16-(49--The Austrian delegates today conferred with members of various allied commissions
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19

the conference the of furnishing food supplies Austria They claim that much suffering prevalent of the scarcity of food supplies and urge large ship nents
 AMERICANS TO MEDIATE
 PARIS May 16- R Negotiations for the adjust of the Italian Adriac controversy contemplate direct settlement between Italy and Jugo Slovakia according made this morning by peace delegate who is familiar with the question The settlement is stated will be made thru American mediation
 By such method of settlement, the peace conference wihdraws the question entirely from the Austrian peace agreement and thus enables the work the final draft of this document to go ahead rapidly The treaty will merely deach Daata, Isra and Plume from the Austrian terri tory but will not make any specific disposition of any of them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19

military establishment which will be allowed Austria All conscrption will be prohibited in Austria and the regular army will be limited in size The general military and provisions almost identical with those prescribed for Germany The naval force which will be authorized for Austria will be negligible
 PARIS, May l5-(41-It announced this morning that the terms will be handed the Austrian delegates next Wednesday, probably sometime during the afternoon The final draft of the Austrian treaty being prepared The council of four considering matters pertaining this today
 It is stated that the allies will require Austria to dis mantle the famous gun works Skoda Weapons turned out at this factory used by the Germans in reducing the famous forts ege and at other points, and sdered the effective siege weapons possessed by either side at the outbreak of the war.
 LABOR IS PROVIDED FOR
 PARIS, May 15-(P)-The allied answer to Gernanys proposals for international labor agreement last night contained this The labor provisions of the treaty of peace insure the realization of those reforms desired by all workers The of the council and direct rebuff to the enemy delegates.
 JAPAN PROMISES REFORM
 PARIS, May 15.-(P)-Despatches from Tokyo today say that the prvy council has decided partially revise the organic system of the Korean government It is believed that this action has decided upon in order pacfy the Korean people who nstenty demanding that their plete independence from Japan be granted
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
MOVES GOLD IN
 FEAR OF STATE
 TREASURY RAID

SALEM. Ore.. May 16.-(Rt-Fear ing that a holdup of the state treas ury is being planned. State Treasurer Hoff today removed more than :2.- 100000 in currency and negotiable securities from the treasury vaults. and placed them In a secret hiding place. AS far as is known this Is the first time in the history of the west that such action has been resorted to.
 MT. Hoff was today warned by the city police that it had reason to bt. neve that 8 holdup of the treasury had been planned for this week. It was unable to furnish any specific details of the plot, but the treasure. was strongly enough impressed b: the warning to remove the valuables from the state vaults.
 Police officials are said to have ac. cidently stumbled across a clue to the alleged plot while Investigating another crime. Detectives are now attempting to discover the members of the gang supposed to be implI- cated in the proposed holdup.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
NOTED SCULPTOR
 PASSES BEYOND

BOSTON. Mass. May 16.-R- Richard Brooks. one of the best known of American sculptors. died a, his home here today following a short illness. MT. Brooks most familiar work is probably the statue which he executed of former Secre- tary of State Wm. H. Seward which now stands in Volunteer park at se- a,tle. Washingtoa.
 Mir. Brooks was a student under Jean Paul Abbe and later of Injal. bert in Paris. He won honorable mention in the Paris Salon in 1895 and a medal of the third class from the same institution in 1899. He also exhibited at the Paris exposition in 1900. He was a resident of the French capital for many years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
DIRICIBLE NOT
 BEEN LOCATED:
 BELIEVED LOST

ST. JOHNS. N. F.. May 16.-P)- The United States naval dirigibl, "CH" which broke from its moorings here last night and was swept ou to sea by heavy gale is probably lost. The destroyer Edwards which had been chasing the fugitive bal loon returned here this afternoon and reported that 1t had been un' able to locate 1t.
 The dirigible settled down on the surface of the Atlantic about 82 miles off shore last night. It was observed by merchantmen which reported the fact by wireless and the steam CT remained by the balloon until this morning. The big gas bag was stii afloat at that time. The merchant man was forced to cut adrift and left the balloon before noon today. IT. destroyer Edwards went to the local ity from which the steamer reported but was unable to find any trace of the airship and 1t Is believed thu' 1t Is lost without reasonable hope for recovery.
 A report was circulated here early this morning which stated that the "CH" had been picked up by the Ed wards and was being lowed here It was also said that the airship wa practically undamaged and would be able to proceed on It's voyage to Eng land without serious delay. The of. ficial report of the Edwards refuted all previous statements.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
LANE SOLDIERS
 LAND PROPOSAL
 TO BE ENACTED

WASHINGTON. May ,5.-@- Legislation which is practically eS enactment which will provide home steads for returning soldiers will en- body the following provisions:
 Land for the prospective home steader in almost every part of the west:
 Financial aid from the federal gov ernment for every homesteader to the extent of $2,500;
 The establishment of civic eommu. nifty centers and other means of sm. pIoyment for the soldiers engaged i" the development Of public lands.
 These provisions are included in tho program of Secretary Lane which. altho adopted by the last con. sress. was held up by the republican filibuster in the senate at the last minute. Secretary Lane has con. suited with many senators and con- oressmen now in the city awaiting the converting of the special ssssion next Monday and has been assursd that the measure will be raiiroaded thru both houses with the least poe sibIe delay. The secretary stated to- day that he has received thousands of applications from returned sotdlers for benefits which will be obtainabts under the proposed legislation.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
GREEKS DEBARK AT SMYRNA; BIG
 FLEET TO AID

PARIS. May 16.-(P-A large force of Greek troops have been landed at Smyrna, on the Egean sea. opposite the Grecian archipelago These forces will be charged with the responsibility of keeping order ill this section of the former Turki, empire.
 The peace conference has decided to make Greece mandatory for 6myr. na and its immediate surrounding territory. Just what the boundaries will enclose is not known.
 A large fleet of allied warships are also concentrating off Smyrna. It is believed that at least one Amer ican battleship. the Arizona. and foul cruisers are included in this squad ron.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
CR0ATIANS AND
 SERBS FIGHTING

LONDON. May 16.-P)-The Brit ish foreign office has been informed that serious fighting has broken out between the Serbians and Croatians at Agram, the Croatian capital. The struggle is said to be desperately waged and many people have been killed. The cause of the strife Is dis puted territory. It is believed that the peace conference will make an effort to bring about an amicable settlement of the dispute.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
AMERICANS PAY
 FOR CHAMPAGNE
 BY TRAINL0ADS

COBLENz. May ls-R)-The story of how 9s1 American omcers and sol diers got away with more champagne than one cares to think about leaked out here today when @ special in. Quiry board soaked the "soaks" for exactly 2.176 quart bottles of the ''fizsy" stuff.
 This champagne disappeared from a train near Foul just before Christ mas, last year. On the same train at the time of the disappearing act were just S31 officers and soldiers of the American army in France. The presence of the soldiers. and the dis appearance of the wine. were con- nected together by the railroad of. ficials who put in . claim for lost articles.
 The decision of the board indicates that the company made its case. While none of the soldiers are es. pecially mentioned as having been implicated tho board prorated the cost of the champagne among the entire foeoe and awarded the French railway olncials 37.0oo francs. In- cluded in those paying for the "cele. hration" ars three ma3ors and fifteen captains. and many officers of les scr grades.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
SEATTLE MAYOR
 SPEAKS IN N. Y.

NEW YORK. May 16.-R)-Ole Hanson. mayor of Seattle. who re cently concluded . tour of large portion of the United States speak ing ip behalf Of tho Victory loan. is in this oity tonight. He will remain here for several days.
 Mayor Hanson. practically unknown prior to the attempted general strike in Seattle. has been accorded more newspaper space since that time than any other municipal leader in the en- tire country. He is scheduled to ap' pear as the principal speaker at the annual banquet of National Manufac' turers' association which meets in convention hsrs next week.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
GENERAL STRIKE HOLDS TIGHTER
 GRIP ON WINNIPEG; ALL PAPERS
 SUSPEND PUBLICATION

WINNIPEG, May -(49-The general strike which began here yesterday morning has frightened its grasp the industries of the city and every phase of community and commercial life is completely paralyzed The situation is very serious and ao disorder has been reported unless there is change within limited ne outbreaks are almost to occur.
 All transportation of every class has ended There is communication service in the city All telephone opera tors walked out today Shortly after these workers out sereotypers and presmen all newspapers followed suit This renders impossible for any paper issue No delivery wagons have attempted give service since yester
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
WEATHER HOLDS
 BACK AVlATORS
 FROM ATTEMPT

TREPAssv. May ,s-R-Two American seapianes, the Nc.i and Nc-s. made an effort tonight to re- new their flight aeross the Atlantic ocean but were forced to abandon it and return to their bases here after both planes had refussd to rise from the water. Both machines were overloaded with fuel and supplies incidental to the trip.. They wilt be frightened up considerably and anoth. or start made tomorrow morning # the weather is stili favorable.
 Nc-4 ARRivEs.
 The Nc-4. the third seapiane which left Roekaway beach with the Nc.1 and Nc-s, arrived here tonight from Halifax. 1t made the 4eo mile trip in six hours and 20 minutes, averaging moro than 72 miles per hour in unfavorabIe weather. The hc4 will proceed from here with the other two pianee whom the start for tho Axorss is made.
 WASHINGTON. May 15-P)-Yes. terday's promises of favorable weath. CT for the American aviators to leave Trepassy on their flight to the Azores proved to be misleadine. Cloudy and stormy weather prevails on the New Foundland coast and over the Atlantic rendering flights impracticable.
 The planes now at Trepassy are holding themselves ready to take the air at the very first favorable mo- ment. Should the weather clear to- day the start may be made before nishtfal.
 Officials here state that a start must be made soon; if at all. The destroyers which are stationed along the route to be followed by the avi. ators will soon run short of fuel and must put back to port for a new supply.
 oiRioisLE ARRlvEs
 ST. JOHNS. N. F.. May l6.-R,H The American dirigible "CH" arrived here last night in fine shape with. out any unusual incident happening on the trip from Montauk. N. T.. to this place. It's crew declares that 1t is ready to proceed from here across the Atlantic as soon as the weather clears sufficiently to make the attempt possible. The American navy department has not yet an- nounced whether or not the dirigible will make the trip.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
NEW AGENT IS
 NAMED IN NOME

SEATTLE. Wash, May 16.-R-- H. T. Krull, of this city. has been appointed agent for the Pacific Steamship company at Nome. He will leave here on the first steamer for his new home. MT. Krull was formerly purser on one of the yes. sells operated by the Alaska Steam. ship company and Is we'll known to many Alaskans. He is familiar with the Alaskan trade and conditions.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19
oRPHANs' FUND REcEIvEs

DONATION FROM REGULAR
 The fund for the Fatherless Chil. dren of France was further increased yesterday by donation from R. F. Cosgrove. the Happy creek minor. who handed in three dollars-a months support With the aoknowl- edgment of this donation tho fund now stands at 970.0o.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-05-19

Edward Pearson ia registered Q one of the local hotels.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-23
Who's Who
in the
Big Parade

NJ. o. Chance has been appointed by
Robert n. Harper chairman Of the
committee TO have charge OF affairs
at the Union Station on the day that
President Wilson and the District men
parade down the. avenue in the first
big demonstration given by Washing
ton in honor of the commander-in-
chief and her soldier-citizens since the
Big Berthas" have been silenced.
when Col Harper fires the gun on
Welcome Home Day We shall be
ready" Postmaster Chance said yes
terday.
In defining the functions of the COM
mittec headed by Mr.. Chance, Col
Harper at the meeting OF committee
executives in charge of. the Welcome
Home demonstration. said that Mai
Pullman had offered the cooperation
of the Police Department in handling
the crowds that are expected at the
Union Station to greet the President
upon his return to the National Capt.
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