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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
EVERY PRECAU1IoN TAKEN
TO GUARD DEPARTING
GERMAN COUNT
GUARDS ARE ON TRAIN
6ERNSToRFF AND PARTY ARRIVE
IN hoBokEN AND ARE ESCORT.
Ed TO FREDERICK VII ON SEC.
oND LAP OF hoMEWARD JOUR.
NEY.

Hoboken, N. j., Feb, 14-With a
courtesy and marked attention seldom
II ever accorded any guests Of the na.
ton, Count Johann Won Bernstrff, dis.
missed German Ambassador, and his
official family, were escorted aboard
the Scandinavian American Liner
Frederick VIII today for the second
stage of their long journey to Berlin
The train from Washington bearing
the party reached Hoboken at 500
and the party transferred to the liner
befre 8 o'clock.
The departure of the Frederick VIII
may be delayed until late this evening.
She was originally scheduled to sail at
Q p. M, but line ofhcials declared that
the unusually heavy cargo could not
be loaded by that time.
Every precautionary measure that
could possibly be devised to insure the
safety and comfort Of the departing
Germans was taken by small army
Of government secret service men. aug
inented by scores Of Hoboken police
and members of Collector Malone's
neutrality squad.
Around the big liner played q pa
troll Of police boats. The pier was
barred zone, through which no one
could pass unless he had card per-
sonally signed by Collector Malone.
The train that brought the party
from Washington was guarded to min
ute perfection. The German special
section consisting Of hve bullmans.
which were sealed up on leaving
Washington. The train did not stop
after leaving the capital until It drew
into Heboken.
Secret service operatives were sta
tened at the entrance OF every car
and these were reinforced by hundreds
of police and special guards In Ho-
boken
An engine preceded the train from
Washington to "Test" the tracks. Thus
had a bomb been placed on the right
of way, it would never have reached
the train.
William ]. Flynn. chief Of the gov.
ernments secret service himself took
charge of the situation, when the train
arrived The five special cars were
unhitched at Jersey. Junction and
shunted to the Erie tracks. Then an
other special train preceded the spe.
cial section to Hoboken
One hundred uniformed policemen
lined up abreast on either side of the
train at the point Of detrainment.
Count Won Bernstorff, with he
Countess on his arm appeared on the
back platform shortly before 5 o'clock.
The dismissed Ambassador appeared
to be in excellent spirits. With a
good natured grin he consented to
pose f6r the camermen.
How are you feeling?" cried one.
Fine said the count.
count Won BeTHSlOTu ueCllHeu W say
anything to the reporters you see,'
he smiled, 81 said everything in Wash
ington."
With the battery of cameras going
full blast the Count and Countess en-
tered an automobile to go to the yes
sell Chief Flynn and Captain Johr
Henry of the Secret Service, entered
the car with them. On either running
board stood two operatives The three
blocks to the pier were lined with po
lice and special guards.
The party boarded the vessel before
$3.50 o'clock and retired lmmediatel,
to the various suites allotted them.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
DOOlAN FUNERAL WAS HELD
YESTERDAY AT ST. COLUMBIA

The funeral of f. j. Doolan, who
died Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at
St. COLUMBIA church, The pallbearers
we're Charles Jaeger, +. Bishop, ].
O Donnell, p Nevin. T. Burke and M.
Kerrigan.
Interment was made in st. COLUMBIA
cemetery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
THREE BIG NIGHTS AT
CHRISTIAN CHURCH REVIVAL

At the Christian church, corner
of West Jefferson and Chestnut streets
tonight, Rev. H. II. Jenncr. of Colfax,
will preach. Thursday night Evangel-
ist Vese will tell about "The Camp
bcllites.' And Friday night, Chris
tian Baptism
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14

London reports said that an American
seaman in the crew of the British steam
ship Eavestone. trying to escape in an
open boat. had been killed by guniire from
German submarine He was Richard
Wallace of Baltimore. The London story
read
ny the submarines guns As the ship was
sinking the crew abandoned her. The
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14

Investigators have found that cleo
tricity applied to soil that has been
dampened with salt water will de.
stroy insects without injury to grow.
Ing crops.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
81 AMERICANS ON
SHIP AS 1T SAILS

NEW YORK, Feb / The French
liner Espagne, carrying 81 Americans
among her 230 passengers. sailed for
Bordeaux today. To reach her destl-
nation she must pass through the
barred zone"
Most of the Americans aboard are
volunteers for the American Ambu-
lance corps in France.
The Holland-American liner Ryn'
dam reached port here today She was
recalled while en- route to Rotterdam
just as she was about to enter the
danger zone
Carmania Is Safe.
NEW YORK, Feb. li..--The Cunard
liner Carmania, which sailed from
New York on February 4 with careo
of munitions, has successfully nego'
tiated the submarine zone. Private
advices here today were that the YES
sci reached Liverpool this morning.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14

Germans turned their guns upon the open
boats In which the crew took refuge. The
captain and three seamen, OF whom Wal
lace was one were killed. and the second
mate was severely wounded"
The Eavestone was new steel steamer,
built In 1912, and was owned by Furness,
Witty A. Co., limited, OF Liverpool She
was OF 1855 tons gross and 275 feet long.
She had been used recently in carrying oil
from southern and gulf ports She sailed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14

| from Galveston with case oil on Dec L.
stopped at Newport News for coal and
sailed from the latter port on Dec S for
Liverpool.
II. c. Blackiston. agent for the line In
New York. said that he had lost track Of
the Eavestone lately and did not know
whether she was on the voyage from this
country to England or on some other
business possibly between England and
some European ports.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
THE WEATHER.

Rain or snow tonight and
Thursday: warmer TO-
night.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-14
China to Break Relations.

London, Feb a. A diplomatic
break between China and Germany
can be momentnrily expected, accord
ing to the Pekin correspondent of the
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06

Rev. Hugh Latimer Burleson, who
has just been consecrated bishop OF
the Missionary district of South Da-
kota, The ceremony was performed
by ten bishops in the Cathedral of
st. John the Divine in New York.
Bishop Burleson is the son of a min
lister and has four brothers who are
ministers.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06
wouldn,t encourage the plants.

what have you nice today?'' asked
the lady entering the grocer's store.
1--WE have some very nice egg
plants" replied the man in the white
apron.
"You know l belong to the associa-
ton that Is boyeotting everything, in
the way of eggs, so I cannot con-
scientiously have anything to do with
she plants
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06
The Usual Way.

Thine Is precious" said the parson.
1T Is indeed rejoined the bust
ness man, "and I've wasted an awful
lot of It,"
BY INDUCING In foolish pleasures,
snpposeY suggested the good man.
Not exactly" replied the other. az
wasted most of IL being purictual In
Keeping my appoiB tments with Others. .
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06
Hint That Failed

Caller twaiting for an invltation-l
Two o'clock! fear l am keeping you
from your dinner.
Hostess No, no: but fear we ar.
Keeping you from yourS
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06
PIacatinq Santa.

is your little son obedientY,
Only about three weeks In the
year."
"That's singular"
mo. think 1t quite common. He
usually begins to obey me implicitly
tarly in December"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-01-06

remark photograph 0 d capitol land Il surrounding he
Hbart h The Of m lie O. the d
is
rma he NJ Myh IN e Gamer Is wa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
LATIN CLASSES FROLIC.
Circus Maximus in Festival Hall At
tracts Large Audience - Various
Events with Ancient Roman Setting.

The annual frolic of the Latin class
eS of the high school took the form
this year of the Circus MaXimuS and
all who We're in Festival hall last Fri.
day evening were unanimous that the
affair wa circus. The participants
were all in imitation Roman garments,
which had been made in school and
the musical numbers and athletic
events were takeolTs on the stunts the
ancicnts used to have for amusement
purposes.
There were vocal solos, recitation,
n playlct and the games. Everything
spoken or sung was in Latin with the
exception of some introductory re
marks by Principal T.. b. Smith, who
read letter of appreciation from the
Latin classes OF Middlebury college
to Miss Florence C. Allen, teacher OF
Latin in the high school and II grad
uate of Middlebury The big event,
were the chariot races which were Sc
thrilling that one of the chariots was
partially wrecked twice, and the froliC
ended with the assassination of tn,
emperor Dennison Cowles, by the givcl
of games, John b. Dunton, ir,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
u. S. WARSHIPS
IN BRITISH WATERS
FIotiIIa Of Destroyers Already
Cooperating with Allies
Fighting Desperate on Western Front,
But British and French Arc Gain
ing-Outlook in Russia Dubious.

The regular army of the United
States is to be recruited Mt once up
to full war strength Of 100000 men.
This will mean an addition of $4,000,
but of this number $4,000 have already
been accepted.
The most interesting announcement
of this week, so far as this country
is concerned in the war against Ger
many, is the statement that fleet of
u. S. dcstroycrs arrived at Queens
town, Ireland, May 4, in perfect con
dition for service, and that they are al
ready cooperating with the British
vessels in patrol work somewhere in
the North sea. Rear Admiral Simms
is in charge of the American notilla
1t is understood that additional boats
have left for British waters in addi-
ton to those which were received with
great enthusiasm at Queenstown.
The fighting has been desperate on
the western battle front in France the
past several days. The Germans have
evidently been greatly helped by the
troubles in Russia, and have brought
from the eastern to the western lines
heavy rcinforcements. The general
claim Of the entente allies is that they
have gained, but it is evident that the
losses on both sides have been trcmcn-
dous without producing anything like
Il decisive result.
1t is claimed by federal officials at
San Francisco, that by the capture of
Il spy, they have found that last fall
the Germans actually began work on
submarine and airplanc bases in Lower
California, and that maps and military
, information were gathered by German
secret gents along the entire Pacific
coast.
Representative Gardner of the 9th
! Massachusetts, an Independent Repub
I lican who has long been an advocate
for preparedness, has resigned his seal
to enter into active military service
He was an officer in the Spanish Amer
| lean war.
All reports from Russia are dubious
| Several of the cabinet officials AN,
leading military officers have resigned
1t Is claimed that n coalition cabinet
will be formed, in which six Socialist,
of different factions will have places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

The late Joseph II. Choatc was one
of our greatest Americans. He was n
leader at the bar many years, and was
almost without peer in the profession
to which he devoted n large part of
his life. To the men who begin to talk
about growing old when they reach the
40 mark there is cheer in Mr.. ChOatc S
career, as he was in his 6Sth year when
he took up the work which brought him
his greatest fame and perhaps useful
ness. AS ambassador to Great Britain
he upheld the dignity and prestige of
our country and brought us into more
harmonious relations with II nation
which is now our ally. His last impor'
tant public appearance was in receiving
the distinguished ENJOYS of Great Brit
ain and France when they made theil
| formal visit to New York Mr.. Choatc
was prominently Il man of personality
who possessed fine sense of humol
with all of his culture and high minded
ness and who looked upon life with TIT
serenity and joy which enabled him t.
grow old gracefully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

At first glance it would appear that
the chance of n young man being con
scriptcd when the first draft is made
for j00,000 among thosQ of the ages of
81 to 80 inclusive is one in IS, but the
real ratio will be far different than
this, for the reason that farmers fed
cral and city employees, munitions
workers and men who have dependent
families are TO be exempt. The ncces
siiy for being physically iii for service
viii also be Il factor in drtrrminin.
the chance for draft.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

The interstate commerce commission
haa granted the appeal of the railroads
Of the country for the right to raise
their rates for freight and transporta.
tion to reimburse them ON account of
the recent enforced advance in wages.
These wages alone, it is shown, will
cost the railroads $60,00O,000 more
than ever, and as many of the lines
were not ON II paying basis before it
IT, made very clear that the increase
in traffic charges was imperative. A
number of electric street railroads of
New England are facing Il heavy in
crease in wages and operating cx-
pcnses with no relief in sight except
increased revenues or II curtailmcHt in
service. Many patrons Of street ears
would prefer to pay small increase
in fare rather than to be mconvcn-
fenced by the running of fewer ears
less efficiently managed,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

The statement is published by au-
thority that farmers actively engaged
in cultivation of the soil will not be
drafted for military service on am
account, Nor will they be allowed to
serve, if they continue on the farms
The CONSUMPTION bin exempts farmers
from draft along with men in few
other occupations upon which the life
of the country depends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Vermont farmers and boys and girls
of the state arc responding n9bly to
the call to cultivate more land, espc.
cially in raising potatoes, beans and
other staple crops And behind them
are a large corps of interested workers
and banks and boards of trade ready
to give financial assistance. Vermont
will respond to the nation 5 call for
more food by raising the largest crops
in history, providing only that the cX-
ira acres under cultivation give Il
normal yield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Lord Northcliifc tells us that it costs
England more than $50 a week to keep
II soldier in the field, and he declares
that it would cost the United States
100 week to maintain one soldier in
France. At the climax of the Civil
war the North spent only 500 week
for every soldier, and that included all
expenses attached to the war Hap
PLY, 500 was Il much greater sum rcla-
lively for our government to paF in
1864 than $50 is today. While the man
strength of the United States is nearly
four times as great as it was in the
closing days of the Civil war. our
money strength is eight times as great.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Mr.. Hoover : statement that without
governmental control we may see flour
at 500 n barrel before the year is over,
but that with control the present price
of flour can be reduced 40 to 80 per
cent, is calculated to make an ardent
advocate of governmental control of
food supplies of almost every house
holder. His further statement that in
making the reduction the producer will
he treated in liberal manner should
have IL tendency to break down some,
IF not all, the opposition from that
source. AS matter of fact, the pres.
cnt prices of wheat and flour are not
due to the demands made by the pro.
Queer, but to gambling and specula-
tiOn in the Chicago wheat pit The
| first effect of government control
would be to wipe out this specializing
and gambling and remove the fictitious
values to which wheat has been forced
in the last few months. The wheat
| spectators would not like it, but their
interests and their greed are not to
be considered in time like the pres
emit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Now that United States destroyers
ere on active duty in the waters
adjacent to the British Isles, the
Kaiser may find it somewhat diff
cult to keep up his pretense of
ignoring the fact of America S en-
try into the war. Although it is six
weeks since the declaration of war
against Germany, the Kaiscr's govern.
mcnt has taken no step to issue sim
liar declaration against the United
States. Events may now happen that
will hasten Germany ) hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

heal talking war is strongly in favor
Of allowing Col. Roosevelt to raise an
cxpeditionary force of volunteer sol
dicrs for service ON the battle front in
France at the earliest possible moment.
The Colonel says he has 100000 men
who are available on call, and that the
means are at hand to finance the divi-
dons without drawing upon the federal
government for expenses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

The Bennington Banner, noting that
II divorces were granted in Windham
county court this week, is moved to
remark that "All of the fighting is
not in the trenches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Inside and OuS.

Arlington was showing his guest
his sleeping quarters ON the open
porch.
Do you mean to say that you Sloel
out of doors all winter in the most
severe weather! Aren I you cold -
"Cold! - repeated the host, "Why
when the doctors took out my appen
dix last February it was chapped -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Strawberry Plants

Started from last years runners with
six Inch growing space to Il plant; soil
to protect roots with each plant. Price
so cents per 100, delivered at East Put
ney depot, GEORGE T.. BLANCHARD,
East Putney VI. 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

FOR SALE Farm known as the Rad
way farm ! it mile from Ncwfane vii
lage ana l-3 mile from creamery ON main
road To HruUklinc. FIFTY acres, 30
acres tillEc in high state Of cultivation.
Good buildings. cement easements in
house and barn, modern plumbing in
house, nice spring water and ON telc-
phone and rural delivery lines. Can
give immediate possession. Mrs. +. y.
ROADWAY, AdmX. Rural /. Newfane
VT. 1928
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Safety First.

Casey-Can yure wife cook as good
as yure mother used to, Pat!
Mulligan-She cannoti but Oh never
minton it, She can throw considerable
betther.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

or course the sweet girl graduates
will wear simple costumes in time
when their country is at war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
TO RENT.

TO RENT-Farm on Connecticut river,
six miles north of Brattleboro, one mile
from village. five minutes from station
30 acres tillage land, pasturage for 10
cows. Apply to Mrs. ii. r. BROWN,
BrattlebOro, Vt. 17-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

Efforts are being made to increase
the tobacco industry in Ireland, which
has soil that is said to be suitable for
almost all varieties of leaf.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
YOUR CHANCE is IN CANADA.

Rich lands ana business opportunities
offer You Independence Farm lands
81 to $50 acre; irrigated lands S35 to
$50 Twenty years to pay $1,000 loan in
Improvements. or ready made farms.
Loan of livestock. Taxes average I'M
der twenty cents an acre; no taxes on
improvements. personal property or live
stock, Good markets. churches, schools,
roads, telephones. Excellent climate
crops and livestock prove 1t. Special
homeseekers fare certificates. Write for
Tree booklets ALLAN CAMERON, Cen
eral superintendent Land Branch, Ca
madam Pacific Railway, 3i1 Ninth Ave-,
Calgary, Alberta, sci
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
Thousands of ASter Plants

Are doing fne-madc hardy 10y cold, late
spring. Cur ad soon to appear.
n, n, HARVEY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
LOST

Brattleboro Savings Bank Book No.
2G0t3; issued May H. 1913. Kindly send
any information concerning same to
above named bank.
Brattlcboro, Vt, May II, 1911
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

WANTED-Single man on farm, good
with team and stock. =. o. Box 553.
Bra ttlcboro. S-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

1t is not the wisest men in congress
who are overworking the interrogation
point
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
NOTICE

Owing to the increased cost of mcdi
cal and surgical supplies, the lhysi
clans Of the lower Ashuclot valley, in
Guiding West Swanzcy, Winchester and
IIinsdalc, will adopt the following
minimum prices to take effect May
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
WANTED.

WANTED \ housekeeper. J. +.
THOMAS. Marlboro. VT 20-239
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

WANTED-Fve fresh mich COWS. f.
T.. MORRISON, Rural 5, Bratu sboro.
20.,f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

WANTED-Twenty head OF young cat
tlc-to pasture In one of the best pastures
in southern Vermont Address ISRAEL
H. HALL, East Weare. n. II. 20-21*
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

FOR SALE-To settle estate, the two
apartment house at 60 Green Street
MRS. NJ. y. FISHER Brattlcboro. lift
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

WANTEC-Boy to work in newspaper
press room; also young man with some
experience in printing trade, to work in
composing room. Apply by letter to MIR.
Rice, care Vermont Phoenix. lift
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

FOR SALE-IIorst s-Just arrived with
an express load. 50 head -cNt,a good
ohio chunks. 200 to 1870 lbs each. Sew
cral coed pairs in the lot, FurtV-scvcn
head to select from. If YOU are i'm need
of good horses broken and ready 10 work
he sure aud look at this lot. NJ. j. TET
REAULT Mansion House Stables,
Greenfield, Mass. 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One new 5-12 tractor, as
have 10 use for it. Might trade. ALNA
IcANEDY, Wilmington, Vt. 1920
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-05-18

FOR SALE--5O Everbeating, 100 Par
sons Beauty strawberry plants, so Sny-
der blackberry and 80 asparagus roots
all for 81. For prices on other tluant-
ties adde's f.. h. RlX, Putney, VT. 1921
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-05
ONE TRANSFER ON
CITY VOTING LIST

Acting Registration Officer Jos.
Brown was on duty, as the law direct
ed, all day yesterday in the city reg
istration officers office, but did not
have a great deal of work to do. A
good many were interested enough
to stop and 'see if they were all
right for the next election" but a
consultation of the books resulted in
no change being made in. the records.
During the day one voter, who ex-
planned that he had lately moved,
asked to be transferred from the for
mer to the newer voting place, which
the acting registration officer did.
This was the extent of the days
work
The books will remain open Cor a
total of ten days, to allow all an OPP
portunity of qualifying for the city
election. All those who were eligible
to vote in the last city primary will
not need attention of the registra-
ton officer uffnless they desire to
transfer from one precinct to the
other.