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The Washington times., 1917-04-30
$4,000 In Gold
For the Best
Gardens

The Times for the purpose
OF encouraging the growing
OF vegetables in back yards
and vacant lots offers Stoo
IN gold for the best gardens
in the District, as follows:
For the best garden. $50
For the second best. SIS
For the third best. =. SIS
For the fourth best. $40
Those who wish to contest
for these prizes should write
to the Garden Editor, Wash
ington Times, giving name of
contestant and location of
prospective garden. The
board of Judges will be chos-
en- from well-known agricul-
tural authorities.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
PAWLET

William Rorison was in Canada last
week on business.
Leroy Haskins, who attends school
at Poultney, spent the weekend al
the home of his parents.
William Morris, who was drafted
and called to Camp Devens, recently
has been discharged for faulty vision.
Remember the sale Of farm stock
tools, and produce at the /. N. Sykes
farm one mile north of Dorset, Thurs
day, Dec. 20. adv.
A daughter, Elizabeth, was born re-
Gently to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Moore,
and son was born December 9Th to
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Olsen.
Harley Thompson was badly injured
last week when he fell on his back
when he jumped from load Of wood
which he thought was about to over
turn. 1t is thought one rib is broken
besides other injuries.
At the regular Grange meeting on
Wednesday evening the first and sec
ond degrees were worked on large
class. The following officers were
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
SOUTH DORSET

Mrs. Julia Burns has returned from
visiting relatives in West Rutland.
w. +. Tully has returned from re-
cent visit to relatives in Rutland and
West Haven.
Mass was celebrated In School Hall
last Saturday, the Feast Of the I'm
maculate Conception.
The Imperial Marble Company dis
charged seven men last week from
their quarry here.
Miss Gertrude c. Tully, who spent
her Thanksgiving vacation at her
home here, has returned to Castleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Bentley and
family have moved from Sunderland
TO the home Of Mrs. Bentley's father,
Merritt Wade.
W. +. Tully recently set up two very
nice monuments in St. Jerone's Cath
ole Cemetery at East Dorset for Ed.
ward McPhilomy and Mr.. Cunning
ham.
A letter has beea recently received
from John L. Tully, who enlisted in
me Signal Corps, aviation department,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

last July, announcing his safe arrival
in England.
Mrs. Helen Bowen, who dislocated
her hip some time ago, is able to walk
with the aid of crutches. Her many
friends wish for her continued i'm
provement-
Miss Margaret A. Stuart, the teach
er in the grammar department Of the
South Dorset school, was the first pur-
chaser in this vicinity of the thrift
saving stamps.
Six dollars was secured by the chill
dren of the schools during a campaign
conducted for the purpose Of obtaining
funds To be used in employing a home
demonstration in Bennington county.
Is it not worth while to remember
those away from home and the home
town? Give them a weekly letter by
sending The Journal to them for the
next year. IL you have been away
from home for an extended time this
will grip you. What better way Of
helping them keep in touch with the
home. One dollar and a half in ad-
vance to any part Of the United States
and its possessions.
The South Dorset school was the
grateful recipient Of SO books recently
given by the ladies Of the Dorset
Library. With no library nearer than
Dorset or Manchester, the thoughtful
ness and generosity Of the donors was
much appreciated by the people, chill
dren and teachers Of this locality.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
EAST RUPERT

Mrs. Charles Danforth spent Satur
day in Manchester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Harwood were ir
Granville, N. Y, recently.
Miss Elva Perkins, who spent tht
weekend at home, returned Sunday u
Granville, N. Y, where she attends
school.
Miss Reuey Root and Miss Sarah
Danforth, who attend school in Man
chester, spent the weekend at the
homes Of their parents.
Thermometers registered around
zero Friday and Saturday mornings
and the worst blizzard Of the season
struck this vicinity Saturday after
noon and evening.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
EAST DORSET

Remember the sale of farm stock,
tools, and produce at the !. N. Sykes
farm one mile north Of Dorset, Thurs
dav. Dec. 30. adv
Is ii not worth while TO remember
those away from home and the home
town? Give them weekly letter by
sending The Journal to them for the
next year. II you have been away
from home for an extended time this
will grip you. What better way OF
helping them keep in touch with the
home. One dollar and half in ad-
vance TO any part Of the United States
and It's possessions.
The dedication Of the new church
building will be held Friday evening,
Dec. i4th, commencing at 1880 sharp.
An interesting program is being pre-
pared, which will be followed by an
oyster supper. II is hoped that every
ono will take this opportunity to see
Mr.. Mclntire before he leaves for
France.
Program at Dedication
Dorology.
Invocation, Rev. W. A. Mclntire.
Special Music.
Responsive Reading, led by Rev. j.
&. Brown.
Hymn. Congregation.
Address, value Of the Church TO
the Community" Prof. James Brooks.
Address. A responsive theme, Mr.. l.
r. Wilson.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

elected at a previous meeting: Master
John Scribner; overseer, Charles Bak-
er; lecturer, Mrs. George Gallup;
chaplain, Rev. May; steward, George
Gallup; assistant steward, Earl Craw-
ford; treasurer, Frank Durham; sec
retry, Mrs. Almon Palmer; gate keep
err, William Moore; Ceres, Anna May
Hill; Pomona, Mrs. Arthur Cone;
Flora, Vera Gallup; lady assistant,
Laura Baker.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty d.
gestion, lazy liver, and sluggish bow
els Burdock Blood Bitters is recon-
mended for strengthening stomach,
bowels and liver and purifying the
blood. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
Over 100000 worth of Benning-
ton All Wool Underwear Now on
Sale Here.
FURNITURE
FOR CHRISTMAS

Best, because furniture has
the permanence that other gifts
seldom have. Choose now when
the assortment is complete.
Single pieces such as Lamps,
Electric Lamps, Cedar Chests,
Desks, Library Tables. Tea
Carts, Chairs, Mirrors, Pictures
and several other pieces OF use
full and ornamental furniture are
offered now in a variety Of styles
and designs that affords ample
opportunity to make the best
selection,-and all priced much
less than their present value.
HOLIDAY GIFT
SUGGESTIONS
For the Ladies
Book Cases
Parlor Suites
China Cabinets
Chiffonieres
Davenports
Lamps
Medicine Cabinets
Pedestals
Pictures
Hassocks
Rugs
Stoves
For the Home
Bullets
Extension Tables
Library Tables
Card Tables
Umbrella Stands
Dressing Tables
Kitchen Cabinets
Cedar Chests
High Chairs
Cribs
Art Squares
Ranges
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All goods purchased here de-
livered FREE to address given,
anywhere in New England.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

With two state travelling Libraries in
the school no one in this valley need be
without a good book or something to
read" these long winter evenings. Cal!
at the school building before5 p. m.
any school day and see if your mental
demands cannot be satisfied most
graciously. Try ara see.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

Louisville, Dee 10 Soaring prices
~ tobacco reached q new high point
here when the sale Of lO3 hogshead-
~ old hurley Of the colony type sold
at 40 cents pound for a total Of
more than $4,000.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
81. Lives Los. on Three sarses

Newport. r. l., Dee. TO- Six lives
were lost when three barges f0nn.
dered on jamestown. according TO re
ports from the tug Charles A. McCaf.
fiery, which put in here. The barges
were the Madison, the Chippewa and
the Marion H.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13
HYMN. Congregation.

Hymn, Congregation.
Act of Dedication, Rev. W. A. Nc
Intire.
Prayer of Dedication, Rev. S. X
Perkins
Address, Rev. j. S. Brown
Hymn, Congregation.
Benedicticn, Rev. W. A. McIntire.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-12-13

Berlin, Dee. 1.-THE marriage
here Of Count Christian q. Won Bern.
storfr, son ~ The former ambassador
TO the United States, and Mrs. Mar.
gueriie " Thomson OF Burlington
N. j., is reported.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
KORNTLOFF REVOLT
TO THWART GERMANY

Patrograd. Sept -8-Tho last armv
order issued by General KorniloH as
commander in chief reprinted in the
NoFaia Zhizu from MouIiey news
paper. tends to show that ne was
compelled 10 launch his revolt largely
in an effort to thwarr German plans
The order saws il had been learned
that German agents had brought
about The great fire On kazau, had ex-
pended millions of ruDles n di8or-
gaHiziug ine coal mines iH the river
Don region and that the Germans were
proposing general offensive along
the whole front t0 force Il disorgaH~
Ized Russian retreat They also had
planned $50 blow up bridges across the
rivers DRieper and Noiga and We're
organizing movement of MaEimaiists
in Petrugrad
General KurniIaH the article adds.
having reason TO suspect thar IRE
=D0usible influences had the upper
hand in Patrograd ana that Russia
was ON the brink of am abyss took
an extreme decision for the purpose
of saving the fathCrlaud.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
End Of the War
Is Nearer, Says
Turk Chieftai,1

Amsterdam. Sept Turkeys en-
try into the war was justified by Ia
Iaat Bey. the grand yizjer, in q long
speech closing the congress Of the par
ty of union ana progress. according to
. dispatch from C0nstanUnople He
defended the Turkish treatment Of
Armenians. but admitted that the de-
portalOns could not he carried out by
regular forces and order could not be
maintained Irregularities IN connec-
ti0u with the deportations had been in
yestigated, he said, and the guilty par
ties had been punished severely. some
with death
Referring to the pope's peace note.
TaIaat Bey declared that Turkey adj
hered to the principles OF arbitration
Regarding disarmament, he said
we shall oppose no solution which
-s compatible with our vital inter
ests." He concluded by saving that
no one could say when peace would
come. bat it was obvious that the end
was approaching
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
DEPORT TRAITORS
ROOSEVELT SAYS
Colonel Favors Sending Friends 81
Kaiser i'm America Back 10 Land
They Favor.

Racine. Wis. Sept Eft wish We
could send to Germany the neo-copper
heads of today and especially all those
congressional and editorial copper
heads who have taken she lead in di-
rectIy or Indirectly preaching disloy-
atty to our country's cause while at
war, and giving aid and comfort in
this crisis 10 the public enemy p TheO-
d0ra Roosevelt declared in his address
The Hun Within Our Gates del.v-
cred last night before the annual meet
ing OF the League of Wisconsin Mu-
inequalities in this city
1T is these treacheFous enemies OF
our own household VINO are respon-
sibIe for the fact that we are now in
danger from the foreign foe. 1t is the
Hun within our gates from whom we
have most to fear. for he is the tool
and the ally Of the Hun without
cit matters moi whether he IS q
wealthy man who organizes peace So
cieties or fits out peace ships in order
TO bring out a peace that would be in
the interest of the brutal aggressOr
and EQl1Id infict lasting shame and
wrong upon US and upon all civilized
mankind or whether he is a foolish
Dacifst agitator whose activities are
increased and rendered more noEious
by the patronage Of a wealthy man or
whether ne is an T. ". w leader who
is against all government and all civ
ilization and all orderly liberty and
does the work of Germany against Us
exactly as il he got the chance he
would do the work of the worst tribe
OF barbarians against US. or whether
ne is a German Socialist. who in this
country has helped turn the Socialist
party machine into q tool of the Ger
man autocracy aud an enemy Of
American liberty and democracy, but
of liberty ana democracy throughout
the world, or whether he appears at
the head Of some German-American
alliance or similar organization which
openly before the war and now more
covertIy but no less dangerously
works for Germany against America
There isn't any room for $3.50 all
lance" Colonel Roosevelt asserted in
advocating the suppression Of the pro-
German press. He urged that tbe
people of the United States regardless
Of foreign parantage or extraction
give an undivided and absolute 10y
alty 60 this nation and be true Amer
leans
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
KELLY JURY FREE:
FAILS IN VERDICT
DeadIoeked Since Late Wednesday.
Court Realizes That It Can't
Get Together.

Red Oak Iowa. Sept. 2S-TAe jury
in the trial of Rev. Lyu George j.
Kelly. charged with murder in c0nuec-
ljon with the F5Ilsca ak sIayings. was
discharged by Judge Boies a 1.25 p,
IN. today for failure to agree on YER
dict after celebrating since late We'd
uesGay-
Red Oak, Iowa, Sept. 2s.-It was
learned that 20 ballots were taken by
the jury and that ON q number OF the
later ballots IL Tor acquittaI and one
for mot guilty because Of insanity"
Kelly # was stated. viii be return
ed al once to the county Jail at Logan,
Iowa. where he viii be held without
BAH pending further action in the case.
IL. NJ. HavDer. attorney general OF
Iowa. who was in personal charge of
the prosecution. said the state had no
intention Of requesting dismissal OF
the indictment against Kelly.
Fl. NJ Havner, attorney general OF
-Iewa, under Indictment in this county
On charge of oppression In offlce" in
connection with his activities during a
grand jury investigation of the Viilisca
murders. was granted a Change Of
venue to Harrison county today
Judge ". D. B0ies signed the order
in district court when the Montgomery
county attorney entered no objection
10 Mr. Havner's request, which was
based on the assertion that it would be
Impossible for him to obtain fair and
impartial trial in this county
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
BURNHAM ADVANCED
BY BURLINGTON ROAD

Chicago. Sept. 28.-Claude 3 Bum
ham. vice president OF the Chicago.
Burlington * Quincy railroad in
charge OF traffic today was elected
executive vice president, assisting the
president in all departments OF the
road. f. T. Bracken. general man
ager. succeeds n. f Byram. who re-
signed. as vice president in charge
of operation to become president of
the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul
Conrad + Spens. assistant freight
traffic manager. was elected to the
vice presidency in charge OF traffic,
and l.. r. Allen was chosen general
rnanaEer-
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
HEFLIN CHARGES
NOT TO Be HEARD
House Rules Committee Refuses To
Act On Resolutions Proposing
Inquiry.

Washington Sept. 2s.-After
heated session today the house rules
committee refused to act on TesOlu-
ti0ns proposing congressional lnvestt-
cation of Representative Helm
charges that a number of members of
congress had acted suspici0usly
about the time Count Won Bernstorh
asked his government for authority 10
spent $50 900 to influence congress to
the submarine warfare issue.
The row in the house over RepreseD-
tatjve Helms charges eliminated to-
day ju q fight between Hefin and Rep
reseutative Norton his chief critic.
Friends soon separated them
The climax came at the end of q
Eusty session of the house which did
not approve the action of the rules
committee i'm refusing to begin investI-
cation of Hefin's charges that GER
tain congressman acted susplc1ously
about the time Count Won BerDstorf
was asking his government To author
ize the expenditure of $50 600 10 in
Huence congress.
Norton had gone over to the Demo
cratic side to talk to HeflD. The row
broke out at once The two men
cIinched and fell over on row OF seats,
while friends from both sides of the
hau piled around and separated them
before blows were struck.
"Did Won ever s8sa-tbat I was dis
IoyaI2" Norton says he asked Helm
No" Hefiu replied
Norton then made some remark
about his being as loyal as anyone in
the house and Hefin told him to go
away.
you get on out Of here" He1jn is
reported to have said, starting to rise
In his
Norton stood stfIt. while Heain
spranE up and grasped Norton hy the
coat |apels. The two men grapplea for
q moment and then fell over. with Nor
ton Oh top.
Immediately the house was in an up
roar Speaker Clark banged for or
der while members Ieaped over seats
and down aisIes to reach the srrug-
Cling men. The sergeaut-at-arms,
hurriedly gTasping the mace. his badge
of authority ran toward the combat
ants Disorder reigued in the gal
Ieries where people rose from their
seats and rushed to the rail to- see
into the pit of the house
Friends separated the men without
difficulty and led them TO the cloak
rooms. The only marks Of combat
showed on Nortons white collar and
Heffn'5 usually immaculate white
Shirt r0ut
order was restored as quickly as It
had been disturbed.
Members fayoring investigation
planned to wage d fight on the floor
against the action of the committee.
Two members, Wood of Indiana.
and Kelly of Pennsylvania. voted
against the committee action. Repre-
sentative Foster of Illinois also indi-
Gated that he favored an inquiry. but
voted with the majority.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
SMITH CHOSEN HEAD
FARMING CONGRESS

Peoria. Ill. Sept. 28.-George A.
Smith OF Salt Lake City, Utah. retir-
ing president OF the International Irri-
cation congress was today elected
president of the International Dry
Farming congress. at the closing bus
mess session of the farm congress
here.
other officers elected were. first vice
president. Frank q Ode1 secretary
Of Farmers Loan bank. Omaha, Neb..
second vice president, F. j Harrison,
Winnipeg, Man; third vice president,
II. a. Bayner, Topeka, kan.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
JUNKERS ARE
TINC0N
PEACE 0RAF 7 7
Move Under Way to Re
verse Beichstag Resolu-
ton for Hindenburg's.

Copenhagen. Sept 2S-Charges that
certain government authorities are
supporting the Pau-German and
conservative forces in ahe agitation to
reverse the re5chstag majority peace
resolution and commit Germany 40 the
s0-eaIfa5 Uinden5urg peace may be
made the subject of an Interpolation
ut the present session 0f the TeIchstag
Berlin newspapers Indicate that the
Interpolation was discussed at a meet
ing of the steering committee of the
reichstaE on Wednesday.
u was decided to postpone action in
order to give Chancellor AIichaeHs and
bis aides an opportunity to make GER
tain explanations
Amsterdam. Sept 26-The eonstitu-
fjou committee Of the reICbstag, &C
cordi8e t1 dispatch from Berlin. 10y
% vote Of I5 tu IL Yesterday adopted a
proposal TO cancel the concluding sen
tcuoe Of article nine of the imperial
constitution which debar5 members OF
the federal council from simultaneous
mem bership in the Feichstag. The
committee adjourned after passing an
order IF the day which declared.
"Jhe reichstag viii cooperate jim the
event OF the conclusion of peace
Another Paper Suppressed.
Under orders of the military aU-
thorles the pau-German newspaper,
Deutsehe IejtuuE of Berlin, has been
suppressed and the Socialist Folk-
s~aeht of Dantzig has been placed uu-
der preventive censorship.
F. is interesting 10 recall the uIti-
maum issued by the main committee
of the reiChstag at it's session in Au-
gust The committee gave the gov
erament four weeks TO reform the CEN
sarship restricting if TO its proper
place In the control Of publication OF
military news. Censorship Of political
nev papers by the military has never
Jeau more active thau at present
The main committee of the reich
stag d dispatch from Berlin says.
passed an first reading the bill Great
Iug the post OF imperial vice chanCei-
lor. Considerable discussion preceded
,he favorable action
HeLfierich Unpopular.
Copenhagen, Sept. 2S-The Centrist
ANA Socialist represeutativ at q
meeting Wednesday Of the inter party
caucus of the IeDtrist \atioual-Lib-
eral Radical and Socialist parties
manifested g. desire TO refuse TO vote
favoFahly 9u the salary Of Vice Chan
geiior Eelferich. who is unpopular in
retchstag circles. The establishment
az the ehaBceUorship as d separate
ministry. including "a vice chancellor,
ueaasslfates new vote Of credit. The
Radicals and National Liberals op-
posed consideration of the matter al
}He caucus and the question was sent
fa the main committee of the reich
sta-.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
CHICAGO JURY HOLDS Army TRAITORS
No Peace With
German Rulers
England Stand

London. Sept. 28-Viscount Miner.
minister without portfolio in the Brit
ish war council, speaking today at
the American Luncheon club de-
clared against any peace with the an
repeutant German rulers. Touching
on the entry 0f the United States into
the war and the moral significance of
1t, Lord Miner evoked tremendous
Outburst from those at the luncheon
when he said
II feel that your country and mine
are now united by something far
stronger than any written pact or alt-
ance, namely. by an absolute unity OF
motive and ajm
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
AIANY MEN RETrRN.

Chicago, Sept 2S.-Lmproved condi-
ti0ns were reported today from Gary
and South Chicago by H. p Doorley.
Superintendent of the EIgin, Joliet and
Eastern railroad, who said that num-
ber of men who cult work had return
ed 10 their places Ten Of the .
switch engines at Gary and 10 Of the
- engines at South Chicago were in
operation, he said
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
LMPR0EE MENIcAN 1LEsLc.

Mexico City--a National symphony
orchestra has been organized under
the direction OF the department Of fine
arts. 1t will give q series Of concerts
each six months q portion Of them
being devoted to classical music and
the remainder to popular selections
chosen with idea Of improving the pop
ular musical taste There also will be
five concerts shortly devoted 30 cha =
Der music by Mexican composers a
school to train moving picture actors
also has been organized under the di-
reetiou of the department of fine arts
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
Battles hip on
Rocks IN Home
Waters; IS Safe

Washington, Sept 2s The navy de-
partment at noon today authorized an
nouncement that a battleship Of the
fleet is aground in home waters. but
resting easily and probably viii be
foated soon.
The navy department issued this
statement
The navy department has received
an official report stating that a bat
tlesbip Of the United States navy is
aground in some waters. The ship is
resting easily and it is expected that
she viii be 7oated without difficulty
The news spapers are urgently request
ed not to print any Information which
might lead TO the establishment OF
the identity or locality of the strand
ed vessel.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
DEPENDENT WIFE PLEA
SHOT FULL OF HOLES

Chicago Sept 2S-EEemption ap-
peal board No. 8 shot the dependent
wife plea of Hugo Carlson, a waiter at
De kaIb. I'll. full Of holes today. They
found as follows:
That his marriage was q stacker
marriage. entered into after passage
of the draft law.
That. as the ceremony was per
formed but three months after his di-
vorce from another woman he wasn't
legally mrrired anyway
That even if this marriag were legal
his so-caIIed dependent wife" earns
a living as a waitress and upon occas-
ion supports not only herself but Hugo
and the lstter's child by the divorced
wife.
Rock Island Argus., 1917-09-28
CAMPAIGNS no RE SEPARATE.

Washington. Sept. 2S-The cam
nalza to sell $4,000 600 000 in war saw
tres certificates Frank a. Nanderlp,
chairman of the war savings com
mittee. announced today viii be sep
ara1e from the second Liberty loan
campaign and probably VIII begin
about Dee s. The Liberty loan cam
uaien will be ended before the war
savings certificates campaign begins.
irrespective az the date of the GER
tEfcates campaign commencement. ii
IS felt that this is desirable SO thal
tae public may not be confused by
having TWO major government issues
.ot securities before it at the same
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