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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
FATAL HUNTING ACCIDENT.

A sad hunting accident occurred on
Wednesday morning when Basil Piper
the II year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. G. Piper was shot and fatally
Injured by the accidental discharge of a
gun, Young Piper in company with
three other boys about the same age
had planned to spend week deel hunt
ing and went into camp on Tuesday
evening on the mountain near Daniel
Dragons. His companions were Basil
Laque, Burton Billings, and Walter
Hammer. On Wednesday morning the
boys started out, three of the boys hav.
ing rifles. Young Piper carried shot
gun loaded with she'll containing an
ounce ball. The greater part of the
forenoon had been spent when the acci.
dent in some unaccountable way hap
pened. The ball from the gun entered
his left side passing through the lung
and coming out at the shoulder. The
young man was at once taken to the
home of Elmer Lee and Drs. Martin and
Prentiss summoned, who did all that was
possible to relieve his suffering. He
died at about 3 O'Clock on Thursday
morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
UNION SERVICES.

A change in the schedule of Union
Services brings two unusually strong
preachers to Middlebury during the
month of November. Rev. George E.
Horr, D. D., who breaches at Memorial
Baptist church next Sunday evening, is
president of Newton Theological Insti-
tuition, Newton, Mass. Rev. j. Douglas
Adam, who breaches at the Congrega-
tional church one week later, Sunday
evening, November 26, is professor of
Practical Theology at Hartford Theo-
logical Seminary, Hartford, Conn.
These men are widely and favorably
known as able and forceful preachers
and should be greeted here by large
congregations Especial thanks is due
the college authorities whose cordial CO.
operation in the matter has been an
important factor in securing DR.. Horr
and DR.. Adam for these services.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
PEABODY WILDS.
N lddlebury Young Lady Becomes
Bride Of New York Man,

Crosse Pointe on Lake Champlaln,
the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs,
Charles M. Swift, was the scene yester-
day Ct the wedding Of Miss Elizabeth
Platt Wilds, daughter Of the late Mr.,
and Mrs. Charles M, Wilds of Middle
bury, to Mr., Robert Ephram Peabody
of New York. The bride was accom-
panied by her brother, Mr. Percival
Wilds of New York, Her sister, Miss
Sophie Wilds, was maid of honor and
the best man was Mr., Grosvenor Far
well of New York. The brides gown
was of white satin and silver embrold-
cred tulle, with clusters of orange bios
SONS catching the train, Her veil,
which was draped in Spanish fashion,
was caught across the back by a spray
of orange blossoms. She wore strings
of pearls across the forehead and car
ried a hand bouquet of lilies of the
valley. The maid of honors costume
was of pink silk and white lace and
brown fur. The ceremony was per-
formed by President John M. Thomas.
Among the guests were Mrs. Robert
Peabody of Boston, mother of the
groom, Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Scott and
Mr. Rodman Peabody Of Boston, Mrs,
Wylkes Covey of Minneapolis, Mrs
Charles Eliot and Miss Ellen Eliot of
Cambridge, Mass, Mrs. Charles Wald-
ron of Schenectady, N. Y, Mr. Charles
Birmingham and Mr., Harold Bennett of
New York, Mr.. Norman Narrower of
Fitchburg, Mass, and DR.. Richard
Eustis of Cambridge, Mass
The Middlebury guests included Dr.
and Mrs. Ezra Brainerd, Mrs, d. Me
Gregor Means and the Misses Eleanor
and Marguerite Means, Mrs. Louis M.
SkiF and Mrs. John M. Thomas.
After the ceremony a wedding break
fast was served. Vittum's orchestra
furnished music. Mr. and Mrs. Pea
body left on the evening train for New
York, where Mr.. Peabody who is a
Harvard graduate. is engaged in the
shipping business.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
CENTURY CLUB CONCERT.

The Signor Cafarelli concert is the
second number in the Century club
course and will be given at the opera
house, the evening of November %.
This company brings an exceptionally
fine musical equipment, including a
beautiful $1,000 harp, a rare old violin,
and melodious bells.
Their music, with songs and readings,
skillfully blends the classic and the
popular, providing enjoyment for all.
Signor Cafarelli composes, and plays
many of his own selections, and each
member of his party is said to possess
the rare Italian musical temperament.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
MARION CLARKE, IMPERSONA-
TOR.

Friday evening, November "a, the
comedy Daddy Long Legs" will be
presented by Miss Clarke at the Con-
gregational church, under the auspices
of the Missionary association.
Daddy Long Legs" is a story that
revives ones faiCh in the sweetness of
living, and its charm is sure to delight
the audience. Miss Clarke is YER
mont girl of pleasing personality, and
her work appeals to all lovers of
dramatic art.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
BISSETTE BAKERY SOLD.

Mrs. M. Taylor has made extensive
repairs in the Taylor block, and has
fitted up bakery store in the section
adjoining the restaurant.
This store is now occupied by William
Collins, the baker, whose products have
been known to Middlebury people for
the past four years. Mr. Collins will now
conduct the bakery business, having
bought the stock formerly owned by
A. j. Bissette.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-11-17
MEETING POSTPONED.

The annual meeting of the Village
Improvement society is postponed until
March by vote of the executive corr
mittee. The outstanding bills were all
paid November |. Annual dues can be
handed anytime to Mrs. j. A. Fletcher
or Mrs. John H. Stewart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
SCHOOL TO OPEN TUESDAY.
Brothers of St. Johns College Re.
turn From Summer Studies.

Brothers of st. Johns College have
returned to Washington after two
months attendance at the SUNNI er
school of their order at Ocean City,
n. ]. They were accompa MED by the
new members of the staff for this year.
The college is to open Tuesday for the
classification of new students.
Ohcers of the faculty for this year
are: President. Rev. Brother Alfred
vice president. Rev. Brother Flamian
treasurer, Rev Brother Martin, and
secretary. Rev. Brother Charles.
Instructors in the collegiate, high
school. business and preparatory de-
partments are Rev. Brothers Isidore,
Raymond. Adolph. Bernardine, FideIis,
Charles. Hilary: Paul and Andrew Pro-
fessors in the pre-medica1 course are
Rev. Brothers Flamian, Martin, Ray
mond and Charles: professors in the
preparatory engineering and law
course. Rev. Brothers Alfred, Isidore
and Flamian.
The courses for West Point and An
napolis will be in charge of Rev.
Brothers Adolph, Bernardine and Hill
airy and the pre-seminaEy course, Rev.
Brothers Alfred. Fidelis and Martin. In
the military department the senior bat
talon will be in charge of Rev.
BroShers Martin and Fidelis; the junior
battalion and band will be in charge of
Brothers Fidelis and Bernadine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
BOMBPROOF BUILDING
IS DENIED TO BUREAUS
Desired for Storage of Dangerous
Explosives and Combustibles Used
in Government Service.

much-wanted cement, bombproof
combustibles and explosives belonging
to the bureaus of chemistry, animal in
dustry. plant industry and soils of the
Department of Agriculture, Is denied
by the controller of the Treasury in a
decision rendered to Secretary Houston
of that department.
1t was set out in C letter to the con-
in the bureau of chemistry had Illus
trated the dangers of keeping explo-
sives and inf1ammable supplies in the
various bureaus, and that it was nee
essary to erect suitable building
partly underground. in which these
supplies could be placed for distribu-
tion among the bureaus. The control
Ter was asked if the building, q small
one, could be erected from the lump
sum appropriation for scientific work.
He decided that there was nothing in
the appropriation justifying such
building.
The controller also passed upon an
other question from Secretary Houston
That was as to whether there could be
purchased from the appropriation for
miscellaneous expenses bandages and
medicines, amounting to s27.O3. and
small surgical instruments, costing
s12, for the emergency medical service
of the department. 1t was explained
that about two years ago an emer-
gency service was established to give
first aid to employees who might have
sudden but not serious attacks of ILL
ness. Over 400 people have been treat
ed this way, and the department re-
CARDS the institution as beneficial to
the government. The controller held
that the expenditure could be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Won HINDENBURG IS MADE
CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF
Gen. Won Falkenhayn, Whom Kaiser
Has Dismissed, to Have Other
Duties.

BERLIN. via London, August 30
The emperor has dismissed Gen. Erich
Won Falkenhayn and appointed Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg chief Of the
general staff.
Gen. Won Falkenhayn will be employ
ed in another capacity, according to the
imperial order announcing the change.
The order reads:
The emperor has removed from the
office OF chief of the general STAFF Gen.
Won Falkenhayn, who will be employed
IN another capacity"
The recent appointment of Won Hin :
ceanurg to the supreme command of
the German armies on the Russian front
came when Runania was considered on
the verge of a decision and German
newspapers indicated that 1t had 4
political bearing. Germany was cred
ited with the belief that she prestige of
Won FindenbuTg would favorably i'm
press Pumania. As chief of staff Won
Hindenburg doubtless has Withdrawn
from che east to Berlin.
Gen. Won FalkenhaEn. early in the
war. was placed in charge CT Emperor
Williams headquarters. IN place of The
late Lieut.. Gen. EeiTnutn Won Moltke,
then chief of STAFF, who was i'll, and
later succeeded Won Noltke, at the same
time remaining minister of war. Later
he resigned as minister of war and vas
succeeded b. Gen. Adolf Wild Won
iIohenborn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
MORATORIUM IN COTTON.
Rise in Price Threatens Serious Dis
turbances in Alexandria. Egypt.

LONDON, August so.-"The rise in the
price of cotton" says Reuters Alexan-
dria, Egypt, correspondent. threatens 1
serious disturbance here. The bourse
has decided not to allow dealings in cot
ton at any price higher than s2s until
september 20. thus constituting a spe-
clal moratorium. 1t is understood that
this decision is due to the uncomfort-
able positions of jobbers, who have been
selling short in anticipation of a drop
IN the price and are now unable to meet
big losses. especially as prices are still
rising.
The decision of the bourse has caused
much widespread indignation. and the
government has instituted an inquiry.
owing to the fact that the so-caied
moratorium is likely to halt the fella-
heenI les and result in serious losses
if fall in price comes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
HOW MONEY SLIPPED AWAY,
instance of Alleged Fleeing of E.
W. Morrison, Recluse Millionaire.

CHICAGO, August 3o.-one instance
of the alleged fleeing of Edward w
Morrison, recluse millionaire out of
hundreds of thousands of dollars. was
revealed by Morrison himself on tho
witness stand before Federal Judge
lands.
Morrison admitted he had paid nearly
$4,000 to a man named Douglas. whose
dr5t name he didn't know. to go to
Europe and search for SIS. 900 worth of
bonds supposedly stolen from Morrison.
Morrison said John Sommers. said to
have been the MiIlionaire's companion
on entertainment trips, introduced him
to Douglas.
Judge Landis summoned Sommers
20 explain. Sommers said he hadn't
introduced Douglas to Morrison but
learned later that Douglas was a con-
hdence man. Morrison interrupted
Sommers TO tell the court that Som
mers and Douglas always seemed to,
know each other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
FINGER MARKSMAN
REJECTED BY UNCLE SAM

ST. LOUIS, August 3o.-Rejected for
enlistment in the United States Marine
Corps because the trigger" and middle
fingers were missing from his right
hand, Ebert Harlan, raw-boned ap-
plicant from Oklahoma. went from the
recruiting station in the Fullerton
building to shooting gallery nearby
and made twenty-five straight hits on
moving target with a\small caliber
rife while the sergeant who had re-
jected him looked on
"I can shoot better with my little
finger than some men can with their
trigger fingers Harlan said after his
performance at the gallery, land l
cannot understand why you won't take
me-"
The marine sergeant explained that
hand minus several fingers would
look bad when incased in white
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
FAMOUS PRUSSIAN GUARD
NOW CONFRONTS BRITISH
Kaiser's Favorite Brandenburgers
Also Reported to Be on the
Somme Front.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. August %, via London, Au-
gust 30.-According to the universal
reports of prisoners. the famous Prus-
sian Guard has been drawn from other
fronts and concentrated entirely in
front of the British. along with a num-
Der of the German emperor's favorite
Brandenburger Regiment.
There has been comparatively little
Infantry activity during the last few
days. except where the British have
been bombing their way forward to
more advantageous positions around
Thiepval, on the left flank, and Guile
mont and Ginchy, on the right flank.
The guns continue their unrelentine
bonn bardment of these villages.
Up and down the western front both
British and French soldiers have put up
signs on the parapets of their trenches
announcing Rumania's entry into the
war, adding to them whatever jibes oc
CURED to them. The Germans fol-
lowed their usual custom by shootinS
the signs to pieces with machine gun
tire or fusillades of rifle bullets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
WANTS ISLANDS SOLD.
Santa Cruz Legislature Cables Views
to Danish Government.

ST. THOMAS. D. w. J., August 30
The legislature of Santa Cruz has
adopted and cabled to the Danish gov
eminent at Copenhagen a resolution
favoring the sale of the Danish West
Indies to the United States
The colonial council of ST Thomas
and st. John. the two other islands Of
the Danish West Indies. already has
taken similar action. The resolution
adopted by the Santa Cruz legislature
follows:
.'The colonial council unanimously re-
quest the ministry to hasten the nego-
tiations toward ratification of the treaty
with the United States, which is the
only means of relieving the intolerable
and ruinous state of affairs on this is
land. There is no hope otherwise of
rectifying our condition in the future
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
NOT CHASED AS PEDDLERS.
House Passes Senate Bill Relieving
Tobacco Statesmen.

The House has passed Senate bill
to relieve statesmen of tobacco manu-
facturers from being classed as ped
dicrs. 7 he bill was approved by the
internal revenue bureau. which holes
that statesmen who deliver only the
Quantities of tobacco ordered in ad-
Vance by retail dealers acts as agents
o. the Jobbers and dealer.
The laws relating to peddlers of to-
brcco are regulatory and not revenue
producing. The loss to the government
In revenue under the bill was explained
to the House as comparatively small,
If any. The bill was called up by Demo-
c4atic Leader kitchin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
ASKS BIDS ON WARSHIPS.
Navy Department Advertises Follow.
ing Signing of Appropriation Bill.

Following the signing of the naval
appropriation bill yesterday the Navy
Department advertised for proposals for
the construction of four battlesh;ps,
four scout cruisers. twenty destroyers
a"d thirty submarines provided for in
;.,e bill.
la the designs of the new ships" the
Navy Department says, ARE incorpo-
rated military characteristics which are
The result Of careful study of the les
srg.s - he learned from the naval oper-
fs',ns la the European war. and the APP
~ cation of these lessons to the becu-
i.r $tratc cicai requirements of the
.stVG States Navy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
GERMANS BOOKING ORDERS.
Allied Papers in China Warn Against
Dumping After the War.

The American consul at Shanghai,
China, has advised the State Depart
ment that newspapers representing
allied countries in the far east were
giving much space to trade condi-
tions which will p<evail at the con-
clusion of the war in Europe. In
various newspaper articles it is de-
ciared that Germans even now are
booking orders for delivery after the
war. Many of the papers urge stringent
measures to prevent dumping and
price cutting after the war by German
firms who. IL is declared. are certain
TO make vigorous attempts to capture
z large portion of the Chinese trade
One newspaper asserts that Germans
in China are now keeping a hold on
the trade they had before the war by
selling American goods to the Chinese
tai ough Chinese agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
PLAN SECOND TRIP FOR HUGHES.
Republicans at Chicago Headquartsn
Would Have Him Whit Middle West,

CHICAGO. August 80. - Tentative
plans for a second middle west speak
ing trip that will bring Charles &.
Hughes to Illinois about September II
have been considered by Chairman A.
T. Hert and his aids at western rvpub-
lican campaign headouarters Mr..
Hughes probably will tour Illinois. In
diana. Michigan before returning cost
Albert J. Beveridge probably will
make n tour of the central states. 1t
is planned to have Theodore Roosevelt
come in October and speak in Indiana.
Iowa, Missouri. Wisconsin and South
Dakota.
F. f. Corrick, progressive leader from
Nebraska, told Chairman Hert that
Hughes and Fairbanks will be given
large plurality In Nebraska In No
vember.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Would Paddle Child Criminals.

CHICAGO, August 30.-Paddles and
switches as checks on juvenile crime
were advocated before the National
Association of Attorneys General of the
United States. in convention here. Ed
ward c. Turner, attorney general of
Ohio. championed the spare the rod
and spoil the child doctrine. and urged
drastic measures for youthful crimi
mails.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Slemp Renominated in Virginia.

BRISTOL, Va, August 3o.-The re-
oublicans of the tenth Virginia con-
gressional district have renominated
I. Bascom Slemp as
their candidate in the November cleo
tions. Resolutions were adopted criti
cising the democratic administration
and commencing Theodore Roosevelt
for his action in throwing his support
to Hughes and Fairbanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30

gloves, and that the loss of the fingers
would seriously interfere with the
proper handling of the rife at drills.
But the Oklahoma recruit was I'M
convinced and went back home in the
belief that the government doesn't
know a good man when if sees one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
FAY ESCAPES PRISON;
HAS NOT BEEN FOUND
Convicted in New York for Plotting
to Blow Up Allied NUM-
ton Ships.

ATLANTA. Ga. August 30.-Robert
Fay. convicted in New York of plot
ting to blow up allied munition ships,
and William Knobloch, escaped from
the federal prison here late yesterday.
NJ trace of them had been found to-
Gay Federal prison officials and
police are searching Atlanta and vi
ciEity for the missing convicts ard
tie police OF cities throughout this
section have been instructed to watch
al trains.
Fay and Knobioch. the latter re-
Gently sentenced in New York to
eighteen months Imprisonment for US
iag the mails 10 defraud, succeeded
in esca ping when J. w. Pouncey. a
guard, allowed them to pass through
the prison gate. after they had told
ainI they had orders to repair some
arc lights outside the walls. They
We're electrical rnpcircrs in the prison.
Since that time neither has been seen.
Warden Fred Ierbst started an In
IastiSat:on as soon as lie was notified
Of the escape. No action had been
taken today against any OF The prison
officials Mr.. Zerhst said, but 4 thorough
inquiry is under way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Brings Priceless Manuscripts to U. S.

NEW YORK, August 3o.-Copies of
priceless manuscripts in the royal
archives of Spain have reached here on
the French line steamship Rocham-
beau. in the custody of William f.
Dunn OF the University of Texas. Prof.
Dunn went to Spain on this mission
for the Library of Congress. which.
with the universities of Texas and
California, will receive the documents.
The copies were obtained by permission
of King Alfonso. and form valuable
addition to American historical data.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Germans Seize Swedish Steamers.

LONDON. August 3o.-Thc Swedish
steamers Roslagen, 1884 tons, of Stock
holm, and the Tor have been seized
by German torpedo boat destroyers and
taken southwark. says a Lloyds dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
House Passes Niagara Bridge Bill.

The bill of Representative Smith of
New York authorizing construction of A
bridge across the Niagara river at or near
Buffalo has been passed by the House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-30
Convicted in New York.

Fay, self-styled German army lieu
tenant; Walter Schols, his brotber-in-
law and Pau, Daeche were convicted
in New York, May S, on charges of
conspiring to sink steamships carry
ing munitions of war to the allies by
attaching bombs to them. Fay was
sentenced to eight years imprisonment.
1t was testified at the trial that Fay
and Scholz. after perfecting 4 bomb,
had enlisted the services OF Daeehe and
others. The conspiracy. it was al
legged. had advanced to the point where
by attaching dummy bombs to vessels
in the harbor, the efficiency of the
bomb invented by Fay had been dem
onStrated.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-01
Pike's Peak Or Bust.
Philadelphia Public Ledger

\I IHI1du0ipIlld JULIO hSuSSAsJ
 A young motorist has just climbed to the top of Pike's Peak, 8 twelve and one half mile run, in a few sec onds less than twenty-three minutes. How Lieutenant Zebulon M. Pike who discovered the mountain in 1906, or Major Long, who first scaled 1t in 1919, would have Hooked at each other with wild surprise were they alive to learn of the feat today. In the days of the forty miners the mon arch of Ell Paso county, Col, stood as @ beacon to the promised land of Fl Dorado, but the travellers were scarcely more concerned with the ascent from the aesth etic or athletic point of view than was Hannibal or Julius Caesar when he crossed the Alps. The Rockies were merely 8 formidable barrier to the creaking wagon of the gold prospectors. The tourist who climbs to the summit nowadays by the rack and pinion railway and beholds the vast pano- rama of mountains and well-watered plains enrolled before him can hardly imagine the extraordinary eff fort of the pioneers in the western wilderness of a century ago. Even the iron horse, covering a distance of eight and three-quarter miles from Engleman's canyon in an hour and a half cannot compete with the record made by the automobile whose dar- ing driver took the many hairpin turns on a grade of ten per cent. at express speed. While the utility of such performance may easily be called in question, the feat could not have been executed without a suc- cessful conspiracy of mechanical science and personal intrepidity not unworthy of passing commemoration.