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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-29
BAD WEEK FOR GERMANS.
Greece Coming into War and Anglo
French Forces Winning Steadily on
Somme Front.

Every week brings fresh evidence
that the tide of war is setting strongly
against the Germans and their allies
and that victory viii eventually crown
the efforts of the entente powers. The
entrance of Rumania into the war
against the Teutons will be followed at
once by the active participation of
Greece on the side of Great Britain,
France and other countries. Greece has
sent an ultimatum to Bulgaria, demand
ing the immediate evacuation of all
Greek Macedonia. The Greek troops
are modified and it is reported from
Athens that some of the Greek war
ships have already joined those of the
entente.
Combles, the pivotal point in the
German line guarding the approach to
Bapaume, on the north, and Peronne, on
the south of the Somme front, has fallen
before the attacks of the French and
British. French and British troops
swept in from three sides after their
capture of Morval and Fregicourt.
Both Thiepval, at the northwestern
end of the British line, and the fortified
town of Gueudecourt, northwest of Les
Bocufs, have also fallen into the hands
of the British. Around the former place
many hard battles have been fought
since the beginning of the great entente
| offensive on July |. Gen. Sir Douglas
IIaig's men, after capturing Thiepval,
drove on eastward and took the Zollern
redoubt, strongly fortified position
which lies between Thiepval and the
bend in the British line at Courcelette.
Twelve Zcppclins which raided Lon
don and the southeast counties of Eng
land Saturday night killed 30 persons
| and injured 10 others. OF the casual
| ties, 2S men, women and children were
killed, and 80 men, women and children
were injured in the metropolitan area
of London. Two of the Zeppelin air
| ships, both of new pattern, were shot
| down in Essex. The crew of one was
killed, but the crew of the other, con
sisting of % men, were captured. Out
| side of the London district, two persons
were killed and IL injured i'll an east
midland town, and it is feared that two
other bodies may be buried III the ruins.
The missiles dropped by the hostile air
craft caused numerous fires, and de-
molished or damaged large number of
residences and stores in London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-29

We know nothing about Andrew l..
Bowen, who died i'll South Dorset this
week, except that for a long term Of
years he had written almost every week
to the Londonderry Sitter articles
signed "Si Clone Some of his work
was crude, but the writer had an origi-
nal style and an effective touch in slam
ming shams and foibles and weaknesses
in public officials and matters of pub
lie policy. Personally we shall miss
"Si Clone He was always entertain
ing and frequently gave the reader
something to think about seriously.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-29
RECORD CROWD AT GREENFIELD
Attendance at Fair Wednesday Esti-
mated at 10000 to $4,000 - More
Good Racing.

The best two day fair that Greenfield
has ever known since they were started
OF years ago closed Wednesday night,
From financial standpoint and in
every other way the fair was a great
success The officers know that hand
some profit was realized, but the exact
amount will not be known for several
days The attendance Wednesday was
estimated at $4,000 to $4,000.
Former Mayor John +. Fitzgerald,
Democratic candidate for United
States senator, was speaker Wcdnes-
day. From an automobile on the race
track, candidate Fitzgerald, studious-
ly avoiding politics, spoke for several
minutes on a eulogy of Massachusetts,
and the drawing together of the farm
and the city, closing by congratulating
Greenfield on the success of its annual
fair. Ex-senator Frank Gerrett of
Greenfield, a former president of the
agricultural society, introduced the
speaker.
notably fast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-09-29

1t doesn t take much to start strike
these days. In one eastern city there
are two strikes in progress, one being
against manufacturing concern be-
cause it will not compel its non-union
help to join the union. The other is Il
strike of cigar makers who have walked
out because they cannot have all the
cigars they want to smoke free of cost.
Why should not all workers have free
swing at the goods produced What
kind of a country are we living in, any
how?
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caught to any extent above the Brook
line bridge. Years ago West river, in
common with other large streams
hcreabouts, furnished salmon fishing.
The water is not polluted to any great
extent today, and many good sports
men in this part of the state believe
that fine fishing may be provided in
the river within few years if it is
properly stocked.
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TAXNOTICE

The town taxes, including all highway.
school and state taxes have been placed
in my hands by the selectmen of Hall
fax. Vt, for collection. AS required by
Sec 4Sl V, s., I hereby give notice that
n discount of four per cent will be al
lowed on all taxes paid whiting 80 days
from date of this notice. All unpaid
taxes Will be put in constables hands
for collection with costs, Nov. so, 1916.
ii. Il, GOODNOUGH,
Town Treasurer.
Dated at Halifax, Vt, this list day of
September, a. ID. 1916.
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Vermont Valley Railroad
ANNUAL MEETING, OCT. a. 1911

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Vermont Valley Railroad
will be held at the Office of the Nation
al Bank of Bellows Falls, Bellows Falls,
Vermont, on Wednesday, October 4th
next at one o clock p. m.
LIST. To receive and act upon the re-
port of the Directors for the past year.
2nd. To elect Directors for the en-
suing year.
3rd. To act upon any other business
that may legally come before the meet,
ing. BY order
JOHN II, WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Bellows Falls, VT, Sept. 2lst, 1916.
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The experiment of stocking West
river with steelhead trout will be
watched with interest by all anglers
in Windham county. West river is
in the main shallow stream, but at
various points fine pools are found,
Black bass at present furnish the main
sport in the river, but they are not
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Take plenty

while you get that which is good This
applies to Life Insurance as well as to
any other blessing. National Life ms.
ALBERT C. LAIRD, Special Agent
Abbott Block, Brattleboro VI.
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Farm, Stock and Tools at
Auction

ON account of other business
property at public auction at my place
in the southern part of Guilford, VT,
about one mile from Guilford Center ON
the Il. f. -. route No. 3, ON
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WANTEO-Boy 10 to is years old to
deliver bundles, etc. To work fun time
school boy will not do. HOUGIITON
& SIMONDS. 80
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WANTED-Middle aged man and wife
on farm and good teamstor. Woman for
general homework. Address "B" Phoe
nix Office. 36-f
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WANTED-Man to make syrup. Adj
dress STANDARD BOTTLE WORKS,
White River Junction, VT. 2l-tf
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WANTED-Woman for general house,
work in small family of adults. Address
CO" Care Phoenix Office. 39i0%
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WANTED.

WANTED-At once, several good men
for picking apples. II. w. GOODELL,
Westminster West, VT. 39-4OA
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

MRS. J. M. SHAW Of West Mortified
Mass, will be at the Rest Rooms every
Thursday from 10 n. m. to 4 p. IN. to
take orders for work on all fur garments
3S.tf
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WANTED-Boy for Office work; good
wages. IIolstein -Friesian Association,
Room 25, American Building 80
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-3OO,O0O IT. pine and hard
wood. Address a. Phoenix Office.
39-i2+
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FOR SALE - Thoroughbred Chester
White Pigs. JOHN NESB1TT, West
Brattleboro 3S-39+
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FOR SAIE-On trees, Baldwin and ci-
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tleboro Vt 39*
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FOR SALE-14-inch ensilage cutter
with 32-foot carrier. l.. ]. BUTTON.
Wardsboro, VT. 36-tf
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FOR SALE-One ash chamber suit,
black walnut extension table, l gooC
washing machine. Address Box 1856
Grafton, VT. 3!
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
AMERICAN SOLDIERS ARE FOLLOWING
VILLA into CHIHUAHUA MOUNTAINS

III poeo Mar ~ If Carran,ietas G
no ho' W." 'n' 'a'e ~ sse W"''"''
NeA''a"s VI An'iio'us sn"'' '"p'"'e
Francisco Vilia' the United states
forces must follow him to his favorite
Ihaunts In mountainous western Chi
,uahna
~,
"' "'' ' 'o ~
reports from 'he advancing front
Whiie Brigaaier-eenerai rersnihs 5
troops were laboring through the
dust and heat Of chihuahua deserts,
villa and his followers were said to
have arrived In the forbidding noun
tains OF San Buena Ventura district.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
Has Paper With Full Leased Wire Telegraph Service
DOUBT LOYALTY
OF THE TROOPS OF
GOVERNOR GALES

Douglas. Mar. 17.---With 5000
rounds OF ammunition here waiting
transportation TO Governor Gales Of
Sonora, ranchers arriving from Naco-
zari today expressed doubt as to the
loyalty Of Gales troops in that re-
gion.
They discredited rumors that VII
lista bands were heading for Cabul-
Iona to join Carranzistas modified
there. who have been reported In a
mutinous mood.
Should villa escape to the Sonora
side OF the Sierra Madres. an Amer
|ican expedition against him. starting
from Douglas. was considered q pos
|sibilty. The forces at Camp Douglas
could move on an hours notice.
Douglas has been placed under the
most strict military censorship, the
same as that enforced at Columbus.
Newspaper correspondents were put
on their honor not to send out un-
censored dispatches, even II they de-
vised methods Of beating the CEN
sor."
Five hundred de facto government
cayalrymen have been sent to guard
Ojitas Pass. and prevent villa from
slipping through It.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
|SPAN|SH-AMER|CAN
WAR VETERANS DRILL

Tacoma. Mar. i7,--Twenty Spanish.
American war veterans OF Tacoma
have been drilling as officers In the
local national guard armory for the
past six months under secret instruc-
tions from the secretary of war; II
was learned today.
These men intend to apply for
commissions In the regular army
should an emergency require their
services. II was learned further that
Major T. ]. Cunningham. of Seattle.
has been appointed commander of a
new military organization composed
Of Spanish-American war veterans.
for the Department OF Washington
and Alaska.
The war departments instructions
urge immediate preparations by drill
Of the physically At for service as
officers In case Of an emergency, and
offered supplies OF equipment. even
to guns and sidearms,
The same instructions. 1t Is be-
lieved. have been issued to veterans
throughout the country In a move
ment to ut large body OF men for
instant service In case OF need,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
fort De VAUX|AEROP[ n {
ATTACK is PILOTS us.
|. RENEWED SOLDIERS
General Funston Reports Pro-
gress Of American Troops,
villa Not Yet Being Located
BY the Scouting Parties


San Antonio, Mar. 17.---As yet un-
exposed to an enemy's fire. the United
States troops hunting Francisco villa
pushed farther into Chihuahua de-
serts today. 1t was indicated by on
cial announcements here.
/ Major-General Frederick Funston
issued a bulletin stating that no cas-
ualties had been suffered by the
Americans. and that SO far the scouts
had failed to locate any viiiistas.
One hundred Carranza scouts and
an army aeroplane are being used In
the effort to find villa, it was stated.
Army headquarters we're still ap-
prehensiye with regard to the atti-
tude OF Mexican poems, who. Ignorant
OF the expeditions real nature. may
see in It "gringo" invasion of Mex
leo and fight accordingly.
II note certain dispatches state nc
Carranzistas are cooperating with
General Pershing's column" said
Funston today. son the contrary,
about 100 are with him. They are
not part Of General Bertani's forces,
but were connected with a subordin-
ate body which met Pershing at Las
Palomas after his men had crossed
the border. Bertani was not there
then. and did not personally meet
the American column"
The report that Colonel Herbert j.
Slocum had offered $4,000 for
Villas head was not confirmed, and
was regarded as erroneous. Slocum,
It was stated, had no authority to
make such an offer.
Increasing excitement among Mex
leans at Harlingen. Tex, was noted.
Colonel Bullard. who is there with
the Twenty-sixth U. s. infantry, does
not regard the situation alarming.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
BETHMANN-HOLLWEG
GETS ENDORSEMENT

Berlin. Mar. 17-Imperial Chancel-
lor Won Bethmann-Hollweg has re-
ceived vote of confidence from the
|Bavarian ministry. according to Nun
ich dispatches today.
The chancellor. It is understood,
has large majority In the reichstag.
which will register itself emphatical-
|ly during the coming week. II opposi-
tion asserts itself.
Authoritative Information to the
United Press regarding the resigna-
tion OF Grand Admiral Won Tlrpitz,
originator Of the submarine campaign
followed disagreement with Holl-
veg over disagreements with the
United States. The chancellor favors
a vigorous submarine warfare, but
disagreed with Won Tirpitz over the
deslrability Of disregarding neutral
rights.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
TUBANT|A WAS AT
ANCHOR WHEN SUNK

London, Mar. 17.--All evidence in
dicates that the Dutch liner Tubantia.
sunk in the North sea. with Ameri-
cans aboard, was given its death blow
by torpedo, Lord Robert Cecil. min
lister OF blockade. asserted this after
noon. Contrary to early reports. he
declared he had official advices show
ing that the liner was lying at anchor,
fully lighted, when the explosion rip
ped hole in its stern, causing 1t to
plunge to the bottom within three
hours.
Discussing the general situation In
Germany, based on recent British ad-
vices, Lord Robert declared 1t was
evident that economic and financial
conditions there were rapidly becom-
ing worse,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
SAN DIEGO AGAIN
N GALA ATTIRE

San Diego. Mar. IL Thousands OF
people ere flocking into San Diego
today by train, automobile and
steamer. for the formal opening Of
the Panama-C California International
exposition tomorrow. A big program
has been arranged for the day and
night, including land and water par
AIDES. music, speaking and special
events. At noon President Wilson, in
the white house at Washington. will
press a button that rings great
gong on the plaza and the flags Of
Is nations will be unfurled.
Secretary Of the Interior Lane will
represent President Wilson at the
opening. Many other notables will
speak. All attendance records for
the local exposition are expected to
be shattered by noon tomorrow.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
RE|CHSTAC HEARS
OF FOURTH WAR LOAN

Berlin, Mar. i7--lntroducting a
new war budget in the reichstag to-
day. DR.. Helffrich OF the German
treasury declared enemy agents were
spreading rumors to hinder subscrip-
tlons to the kaiser's fourth war loan.
"The campaign Of defamation has
extended into Germany" he charged.
"Let me remind you OF the great
battling now at verdun The troops
have right To- expect we will prove
worthy OF them, and that every one
at home win contribute to the VIC
tory"
He said that the German public
debt has doubled this year, but that
in spite of It Germany was financially
better of than the allies
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
Germans Resume Offensive
Before Verdnn, But Are
Moved Down BY French
as They Charge heHeights

London, Mar. 17--Halted by q
witbering fire west OF the Meuse. the
Germans resumed their drive against
the northeastern verdun forts with
smashing attacks on the village Of
yaux and Fort de vaux. Paris re-
ported today.
Preceding their attacks, the Ger
mans unloosed a terrific artillery fire
upon the French trenches. Then reg
iments OF Brandenbnrgs, who won SO
much glory In the fighting at Douau-
mont. emerged from ravines In which
they had been concealed east OF vaux
and attempted TO scale the heights OF
Fort de vaux.
Long before they could reach the
crest OF the 300-foot slope a storm
of shells ploughed through their
ranks from cannon fired at close
range. They were moved down by
scores.
Indications were that the slaughter
Of Brandenbnrgs would be the equal
OF that which occurred ten days ago
Berlin told OF repulsing two French
attacks against German positions on
Dead Mans" hill. In the first the
French ran forward steadily. in spite
of mathematical fire which killed
or mangled men at every step. Only
a few survived the terrific German
flre and reached the parapets. When
they got there so few were left that
they could do nothing but jump into
the German trenches and surrender.
A second attack launched along
the path OF the first was even more
disastrous to the French. Berlin said,
German guns shattered the French
ranks before the charge gained any
momentum, leaving only a few
wounded to crawl back to shelter.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
LONG HUNT FOR
VILLA PREDICTED

San Antonio, Mar, 17,--Just before
starting for Washington this after
noon, Roberto PesQuiera, confidential
agent OF venustiano Carranza. pre-
dlcted long hunt for Francisco villa
and his men.
ut took IL years to eliminate Jesse
James and his band,' said PasQuiera
villa is In country vastly better
adapted to hiding than the territory
roamed by James. villa Is suffering
from the worst swollen head In his
tory because the American papers
have laudod him so frequently and
given him 80 much attention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
LANE MAY PRESS BUTTON
OPENING NEW EXPOSITION

Washington, Mar. t7,--Because
President Wilson expects to spend
the weekend down the Potomac,
starting tomorrow, Secretary Lane
propably will represent him at the
ceremonies incident to the opening
OF the new San Diego exposition, The
president has been asked to open the
exposition by pressing a button at the
White House, s
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
REORGAN|zE.
u. s. ARMY
IS Plan
President and Congress Work
to Bring Regular Troops
Up to Full Strength and
70 Further Preparedness

washington, Mar. 17.-Whils
Brigadier- General John J. Pershing's
double-header American expedition
was slowly crossing Chihuahua de-
serts to close with Frauoisco villa
and his bandits. congress and Presi-
dent Wilson united to reorganize the
u. s. army.
President Wilson signed the joint
resolution OF house and senate bring
ing the regular army up to its fuil
strength. 1t, provides for an imms-
diate increase in the number Of
Uncle Sans fighting men.
Army preparedness bills are ready
for consideration by both the upper
and lower houses A cabinet meet
ing is scheduled to consider whether
additional border forces should be
mobilized, and whether congress
should be asked for immediate emer-
gency appropriations to pay for the
present expedition and provide for
the 10000 army recruits authorized
under the Joint resolution. II.
It was Indicated that the making
of both these requests would be post
|poned until the extent Of the cam-
|paign against villa. and the length
|of time probably required to hunt
him down. could be accurately fore
casted.
Leaders admitted that the final
army scheme would be drafted at ad-
ministration conferences Immediate
ly following passage Of the Hay
Chamberlain bills.
Setting aside all other business, the
house today took up the Hay pre-
paredness measure. While some
hoped to pass it tomorrow, leaders
believed the debate would force the
time of voting over into next week.
Senator Chamberlain was expected
to ask that the Myers water power
bill be sidetracked for consideration
of his army law.
An increased demand for prepared
ness on account of the Mexican situ-
alton was indicated, and 1t was be-
lieved the authorized army strength
probably would be raised over the
men approved by the house.
Washington, Mar. 17.-Congress.
dropping all other considerations. to-
day began actual work on army re-
Senator Chamberlain
reported his army increase bill from
and announced he was
ready to call it up for consideration
Continued on page %
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
FRENCH LINER PATRIA
TARGET FOR TORPEDO

Washington, Mar. 1.-THE New
York collector OF customs and the
American consul at Lisbon have been
asked for a report on the submarine
attack against the French liner Pa
tria, in port in New York, It was an
nounced today.
A torpedo. fred at the Patria while
Il steamed Off the coast OF Africa, was
said to have missed Its rudder by Is
feet. oficers said no warning was
given.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
! iii;;;::!s!e[ ;;,::!!!!!'.[ SPENDING
s18,000,00O PER
DAY ON THE WAR

Z Paris. Mar i7.-War credits for
the second quarter were voted today
by the chamber OF deputies. Minis
ter OF Finance Ribot estimated tina,
France was spending siS.ooo.OoO a
day. and had been doing SO since
April !. last,
Great Britain Is now spending $20.-
100000 a day. Next month II Il
estimated the British viii be spend
Ing s25.ooo.ooo a day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17

the railway and burning bridge
several miles north of Casas Grandes.
The Mormons were greatly re-
lieved by reports that villa and his
men had passed to the southward Of
them, and were in flight toward the
hill country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
BRITISH FAIL TO RELIEVE
GARRISON AT KUT-EI-ANIARA

Constantinople, Mar 17--British
defeated in attempting to relieve
General Townshend's beleaguered
garrison in Kut-el-Amara a week ago,
have been forced to begin general
retreat, It was officially announced
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
RESOLUTION FOR LARGER
ARMY SIGNED by WILSON

Washington. Mar, President
Wilson at 1o:ao a. m. today signed
the Joint house and senate resolution
providing that the army be recruited
to It's full strength. The provisions
OF the resolution are effective imme-
diateiy,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-17
CARRANzA GIVES ASSURANCE
OF FRIENDSHIP FOR U. s

Washington. Mar. l7.-President
Wilson today received further assur-
ances that venustiano Carranza ap-
proves of the American expedition
against Francisco villa.
II was learned Carranza gave Con.
sui silllman additional expressions
OF confidence and willingness to CO.
operate.