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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-07
Weekly Weather Forecast.

For South Atlantic and East Gulf
States Clearing and colder Sunday
followed by several days of fair and
moderately cold weather; warmer
probably after Wednesday.
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Government.
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Senator stone and Senator La Fol-
Istte prevented the passage OF the
armed neutrality bill. but they did
not succeed In discrediting President
Wilson or his policies. The country
b back OF him and congress end orsed
mis- policy by an overwhelming ma
tority. In view Of the vote by which
the house passed the bill and the ma
5ority that the senate would have CIV
On it. which was made q matter of
record over the signatures OF the
senator's. President Wilson would be
justified In carrying out his plan to
arm American merchantmen and 10
use other instrumentaiities TO put
into effect his policy of armed neu.
traiity. The trick by which La Fol.
lstte. Stone and nine other senator,
prevented a formal vote being taker
does not In anywise alter the fact
that congress has endorsed the stand
taken by President Wilson and wa.
ready 10 20 as far as may be neccs-
sary to give him the power to make
his policy effective.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
DROP EFFORT TO FORCE
HARDINGE'S RESIGNATION

London, July 1S.-The House of
Commons tonight declined to inter-
$ere further to force the resignation of
Baron Hardinge, under secretary for
foreign affairs. BY a vote of 176 to 81
the House rejected a motion by John
Dillon to adjourn the House with a
view to forcing the hands of the gov
ernment to accept the resignation for
his connection with the Mesopotamia
campaign.
Mr. Dillon in a speech demanding the
adjournment Of the House castigated
Baron Hardinge. but after his indictment
of the under-secretary the debate was
rather languid. Arthur J. Balfour. the
foreign secretary. replying to Mr.. Dill
Ions criticism. staunchly defended Baron
Hardinge. contending that. although he
might be attacked for what he did as
viceroy of India. it was grossly unfair
and grossly unconstitutional to attack
him as under-secretary for foreign af-
fairs.
while hold my present Office" said
Mr.. Balfour. II will not permit such q
gross act of injustice to one of my sub.
ordinates. If the House decides that be.
cause I adhere to that decision I ought
to resign. nobody will be more grateful
than myself with that expression Of
opinion"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
STORM DOES HEAVY DAMAGE
ClOudburst in st. Albans Tears Ur
Streets and Causes Flooding OF
Stores.

st. Adams, July 1S.-The heaviest rain
storm in several years struck this city
about five o'clock this afternoon and
lasted nearly an hour A cloudburst oc-
CURED, accompanied by thunder and light
ming. Rain fell in torrents and catch
basins In the streets were unable to carry
off the water and weer soon clogged with
dirt and rocks. Water tore up sections of
the upper streets and sidewalks and car
ried refuse down the main streets and
deposited it on the electric car tracks and
even in stores. In some instances motor
men had to shovel dirt off the tracks be-
fore the cars could pass
several OF the stores on South Main
street were flooded and suffered consider
able damage. Many cellars of the stores
farther north on the street were flooded.
put no goods were damaged as many had
been moved beyond reach of the water
The electric storm was equally as effec-
tive as the rain storm. Many telephone
lines were put out of commission, and
many sections Of the Public Electric Light
company's line were damaged.
The house on the estate of Mrs. Oliver
Crocker Stevens occupied by her gardener
Alexander Northway was struck, a bolt
OF lightning passing down through the
| chimney into the kitchen range, and
| thence into the cellar. No damage was
| done to the building, but little boy, an
| assistant of Mr.. Northway was stunned
so badly that physician had to be called
| His condition is not thought to be serious
lightning also struck shade tree on
the same estate and hit the corner of the
veranda Of the home owned by John
Holland on Brown avenue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
PERSHING'S FORCES
GET RED CROSS KITS

Washington. July 1S.-Hurried orders
which resulted in thousands of comfort
kits being rushed to Red Cross headquar-
ters here by the chapters In New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore some time ago
were requested by the war department for
Red Cross war council who said the kits
were requested by the wardepartment for
General Pershing's forces in France.
In message of thanks for the gifts
General Pershing said:
"These things cause the soldier to re-
member that the people at home are be.
hind him. You do not know how much
that means to any soldier who is over
here carrying the flag of his country This
IS the point which should be impressed in
the minds Of those who are working fol
the soldiers
Writing paper, to bear tidings to those
at home; tobacco. knives, and other ar.
ticles are the gifts in the kits, and the
Red Cross is preparing many more fol
sending to the battle front
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REORGANIZATION Of
ATLANTIC FLEET
R'.s.sAss ,.sla !; z,rs%s:: ": Grant
Promoted to the isNoa of
Vice.Admiral.
MAYO STILL IN COMMAND.
But Authority under Him VIII He De
vided between vice.Admirals
CoRman and Grant.

Washington. July 1s.-Reorganiza-
tion of the Atlantic fleet has been or
dered by Secretary Daniels to meet
new problems resulting from expan-
sion of the force to almost twice its
normal size for war service.
Details of the steps are withheld for
military reasons, but the secretary
announced to-day that the reorganiza.
tion plan involves the addition of an
Rear Admiral Albert w. Grant, now
commanding the submarine force has
been named for the place.
Admiral Mayo, the secretary said
will remain in general command with
the immediate authority under him d.
vided between Vice-Admiral Coffman
at present second in command, and
Vice-Admiral Grant The former is to
| have direct command Of division
containing most Of the superdread.
noughts and designated as Force No
g." while Vice-Admiral Grant will com
| mand the remainder Of the fleet under
the designation Of Force No. l."
1t Ii understood that the reorganization
will not affect the division Of the feet now
in European waters under vice-Admiral
Sims. At the navy department 1t was
indicated to-day that possible operations
overseas are not contemplated by the
changes and that there is little PROBABLE
ity that either Admiral Coffman or Vice.
Admiral Grant will be sent abroad in the
near future.
Vice-Admiral Grants appointmeni
leaves no vacancies in that rank and II
additional vice-admirals are needed a fur
ther authorization will have to be sought
Of Congress. Authority for the appoint
ment Of three was granted with the under.
standing that one would be appointed for
the Atlantic fleet, another with the Asiatic
fleet and the third with the Pacific fleet
but so much more Importance has been
forced upon the Atlantic force in the At
lantic that it was decided to station all
three there. Vice-Admiral Grant will be
succeeded as commander of the submarine
| force by Captain s. s. Robinson, now
commanding the battleship South Caro-.
| linaa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
WAR ARMY MAY Be
DRAFTED FRIDAY
Drawing Will Take Place in CAP.
itol Building, It Is An
nOunced.
WILL OCCUPY ONE HOUR.
Operation Will Determine Order Of Ii.
ability Of 10.o0OO0O Men Regis-
tered for Military Service.

Washington, July 1s.-Advices to
Brigadier-General Crowder, the pro-
vost t-marshal-general, indicated that
the national lottery to determine the
order of liability of ten million men
registered for military service could
be held next Friday. Preparations to
make the drawing on that day went
ahead rapidly, although final decision
as to the date cannot be made until
the last governor has actually reported
that the local exemption boards in his
State have finished their task.
Details of the mechanism to be en-
ployed in the drawing have not been
revealed. 1t is known definitely. how
ever, that present plans are for the
lottery to take place in the Capitol
building. with the members of the Sem
ate and House military committees as
witnesses. The entire proceeding is
not expected to take much more than
one hour.
General Crowder was in conference to-
day with the newspaper correspondents
over arrangements for the drawing.
The press Is relied upon to carry to in
dividuals throughout the country the in
formation as to when they will be re-
quired to appear before exemption boards
and for that reason every effort is being
made to suit the convenience of the
papers as to details.
The task of transmitting the long lists
of numbers by telegraph is a problem
Of considerable proportions, but the
press associations and telegraph COM
panies are making efforts to insure both
speed and absolute accuracy in transmits
sion. There is more concern over the
task of the individual newspapers after
they receive by wire the results Of the
drawing. In large communities the prob
lem of printing the serial number with
the names of the men they represent in
each district attached is one Of stagger-
ing proportions.
In New York city. where there are 1s9
Of the 4,557 local exemption districts, a
list Of the names and numbers would fill
several hundred newspaper pages. Even
to give sufficient names and numbers, to
cover those likely to be called to the
| colors, Immediately means enormous
work.
While the provost marshall generals
office was busy clearing up the last
details for the drawing, the problem OF
alien registrants other than enemy
aliens. came before the Senate in q
| resolution introduced by Henator Cham
berlain. chairman of the military com
mittee. 1t provides for the drafting for
military service of citizens of coun-
tries at war with Germany who are
now residing in the United States upon
the same terms as American citizens
are liable under the national army bill
The resolution seeks to meet the
views of the state department, how
ever, by excepting from it's action citi-
zents of countries which have treaties
with the Unitde States prohibiting the
enforced military employment OF
nationals of each party in the terri
tory of the other. There has been nc
indication whether it will have ad-
ministration approval.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
NEW CHANCELLOR
WILL SPEAK TO-DAY
Cermany's Hand Will Be Re.
vealed by DR.. Michaelis,
It Is Expected.
A MOMENTOUS OCCASION.
Dlackening in Hostilities Noticeable in
All Major War Theatres-Pet-
rograd Riots Quelled.
A MOMENTOUS OCCASION.

with intense interest diverted for the
moment from the fighting fronts because
Of noticeable slackening in hostilities
In the major theatres, attention is being
focused on the convening Thursday aft
ernoon of the German Reichstag.
At the opening session will be heard the
first utterances Of the new imperial chan
cellor, Dr. Michaelis. concerning his stand
on the war-utterances that naturally will
be momentous, inasmuch as they will indi-
cate whether. with the recent changes in
the German government, Germany is to
continue her warfare without abatement,
or whether the desires for peace that have
been heard so often in Germany, and es-
pecially in the Reichstag, are anything
but empty expressions.
The probable attitude Of the chancellor
already has run the gamut Of diverse
speculation, but as yet nothing has been
evolved from the many unofficial discus
sions on the man and his ideas and inten-
tions on which anything like certainty can
be based.
Some writer's express the belief that the
new chancellor's leanings will be toward
the peace view of the majority block in
the Reichstag; others have advanced the
opinion that his policy will be that of
the mlitaristic party. and there are
others who consider his assumption of Of
flee merely a part Of a stop-gap program
preliminary to the formation of something
in the nature Of dictatorship.
After having tried Intellectually to over
come the French gains in the Verdun
sector between the eastern edge of the
Avocourt wood and Hill 3O4, the Germans
have ceased their costly enterprise and
are now contenting themselves with
throwing shells into the positions which
General Petain's men forced them to
evacuate. Likewise along the Chemin-Des-
Danes the violent infantry activity Of the
early week has ceased, and artillery duels
instead are taking place.
The British and the Germans continue
their violent artillery duels in northern
Belgium, and Field Marshal Haig's forces
are keeping up their harassing patrol
raids on numerous sectors Of the front.
One Of the most successful of these en-
1 terprises was carried out east of Monchy-
le-Preux, in the Arras sector, in which
the British gained ground and took pris-
0ners.
On the Russian front General Korni-
loff's army in East Galicia is stubbornly
holding back the reinforced Austro-Ger-
man armies, which at various points
are endeavoring to wrest from them the
position recently won in the Halicz and
kalusz sectors. In the latter region
near the village Of Novica the enemy
won a vantage point from the Russians.
but Immediately afterwards in counter
attack lost 1t again. The Germans are
violently bombarding the Russians south
Of Brzezany and near Halicz.
Later reports from Petrograd are that
the disorders have been quelled. In
tuesdays fighting in the streets of Petro-
grad six persons were killed and 23S
wounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
Ia SHIPS OVER 1000
TONS EACH, ARE SUNK

London, July 1s.-Fourteen British
ships Of over 1000 tons were sunk by
submarine or mine in the last week,
according to the official report tonight.
Four British vessels under 1,600 tons
were sunk, and eight fishing vessels
The official report follows:
Arrivals, 2,S2S; sailings, 1920.
British merchant ships sunk by
mine or submarine. over 1000 tons, in
cluding one previously, IA; under 1900
tons, four.
British merchant vessels unsuccess-
fully attacked, including three pre-
viously, IL.
British fishing vessels sunk, eight"
The admiralty report Of the previous
week announced the sinking of IA ves-
sells of over 1000 tons and three Of less
than 1000 tons. The fishing vessels
lost number seven.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
WILL BREAK RECORD.
Health Boards Decree Interrupts Addi-
sons Unbroken Fair Series.

Middlebury. July 19.-If not rescinded or
altered in due season. the order of the
State board of health forbidding, among
other affairs, county fairs in the State
this year will break up the long continued
series of fairs given by the Addison Coun-
ty Agricultural society. The first fair of
this unbroken series was in 1874 and the
fair OF last year was, therefore the 72nd
annual one. 1t will be a matter Of regret
to the officials Of the association II they
are not able to have the 73rd fair this
year. There are great many interest
ing facts connected with the history Of
these fairs. Until about 80 years ago the
fairs were always held in October. except
In occasional years when heavy rains
broke up the track and consequently les
sened the attendance necessitating the
postponing Of the fair even into Novem-
Der. In one year there were two post
ponements forced by rain. but the fair
was finally held and the record kept un.
broken.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
OPEN RECRUITING STATION
Detail from National Guard Opens Two
Day Drive In Vergennes.

Vergennes. July 1s.-Lieut. C. c.
Thomas. Sergeant Carter and Privates
Metcalf and Rich of the LIST Vermont
infantry, National Guard. Fort Ethan
Allen, arrived here this morning on
recruiting service for their regiment.
They have pitched their tent on the
park. which will be their headquarters.
No meetings will be held but available
young men will be visited by the
members Of the recruiting party and
urged to enlist. Lieut.. Thomas re-
ports that the regiment lacks 1870 men
to bring it up to it's full force Of 2.O02
enlisted men.
The party will be here only two days,
leaving this evening for Middlebury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
Returned Only to Die.

Montpelier, July lS.-Severo Acebo. who
went to New York Saturday expecting
to go back to Spain for his health. re-
turned here last night and died OF con-
sumption Wednesday morning. aged 81
years. He leaves his wife and two small
children. The funeral will be held Thurs
day. He was vice-president Of the Gran
lite Cutters Union when taken Ill nine
months ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
MUCH R|0T|NG IN
PETR0GRAD STREETS
Several Killed and Many Wound
ed during Anarchists
Demonstrations.

London, July 1S.-A Reuter- despatch
from Petrograd filed on Tuesday night
reads:
General Polovtseff, the military governor
of Petrograd, has issued the following
order of the day:
" In accordance with an order of the
provisional government to relieve the city
of armed disturbers of it's peace and Sc
curity. citizens are requested not to quit
their houses without urgent need, to keep
their doors and gateways closed and pre-
vent unidentified perosns from entering
their houses. At the same time the troops
are ordered to proceed Immediately to
establish order
"A passenger steamer and a fotilla of
tugs brought several thousand sailors.
soldiers, workmen and workwomen from
Kronstadt to Petrograd this morning.
They bore banners inscribed 'Kronstadt
Anarchists club; down with authority;
long live the commune
"At the corner Of Nevsky prospect
and Sadovaya street provocative firing
! was started similar to that of last night.
1t was followed by the opening Of ran
dom machine gun and rifle fire. There
was more firing still later in the Liteiny
| prospect. the people in the street taking
refuge in. the court yards Of the houses
| and on the rear stairways. Part CT the
Kronstadt party made a pilgrimage to
the villa Of Mile. Ksheshinska. from
which the agitator Lenine addressed
| them"
Petrograd. July 1s.-Following the
| series Of clashes between patrolling forces
\ Of the government and Maximilists which
occurred last night the city this morning
WAS quiet under continuous downpour
IT ~ II. Yesterdays list Of Casualties.
80 for as ascertained, comp,,,es six per-
s,ns killed AMI a's woundsd
| Most of those killed yesterday were In
sight of the Nadezhdenskaia when the
Moscow Bolsheviki troops opened fire on
unarmed Cossacks passing in the Nevsky
prospect. Their own firing started a
panic, in which five Of their number were
killed and 20 wounded.
The Maximalists have asked for more
help from Kronstadt, most of the Kron-
stadt contingent having returned home
last night. 1t was rumored to-day that
second influx of Kronstadt sailors
might be expected before night.
The st. Peter and st. Paul fortress. al
though commanded by maximalist regi-
ment apparently is not in full sympathy
with the insurrectionists. The garrison at
the fortress refused the demand of a
machine gun contingent Of the maximalists
| to give them arms.
NJ. Tchernoff. minister of agriculture.
was arrested at the Duma by maximalists,
who started to take him away in an auto
mobile as a hostage as he was delivering
an address from the steps of the building
The minister was roughly handled by the
crowd, but as he was being taken from
the ground he was recognized by Trotzky.
one Of the agitator Lenine's lieutenants.
who protested and harangued the minis
ter's captors and secured his release.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
Illegally Transported LIQUOR.

Swanton, July 1S.-Christopher Winters,
charged with illegally transporting
liquor. was found guilty to-day and was
fined 500 and sentenced to serve three
to four months In the house of correc-
tion. The sentence was suspended during
good behaviour.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
CONDITIONS ENCOURAGING
No New Polio Cases In Towns Sur.
rounding Montpelier.

Montpelier, July l8.-Polio conditions are
very encouraging In all the towns sur
rounding Montpelier. No new cases
nave been reported here since the 18th,
whiie IN Waitsfeld and Barre town re-
eoVerles are taking place. with no new
outbreaks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
FENG.KWO-CHANG, PRESIDENT.

London. July 19.-According to the
Morning Posts Tien-Tsin correspondent,
Feng-Kwo-Chang has yielded to Ii Yuan
lungs urgent request that he accept the
post Of acting president of China.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
CAMPERS NOT WANTED.
HighEate Springs Resort Exclude Wis.,
ftors from Infantilc Paralysis
Districts.

Montpelier, July 18.-Charles w. Steel,
Highgate health officer has notified the
Barre Central Vermont ticket agent that
camping parties from Barre, Montpelier
and vicinity are not wanted at Highgate
Springs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-19
CLOSES ITS DOORS.
The War and Lack of Local Intepe.
Caused End Of Y. NJ. G. Work I'm
Montpelier.

Montpelier. July lS.-Because of the
war and lack of local interest. the direc
tors OF the Y. NJ. c. A. have closed its
doors and given up the lease The Wood
art gallery trustees will remodel the
building and conduct the gallery as 1t
has been In the past few years. under
supervision of an officer of the Y. M
c. A.