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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
GENERAL FUNSTON IS
DEAD AT SAN ANTONIO
Command of Southern Division of United States Ar
my Taken Over Temporarily by Major General
John j. Pershing-Funston Funeral Saturday.

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 20-Majol
General Frederick Funston, com
mander of the southern department
United States army, for the last two
years, is dead. He passed away sud-
denly at hotel here last night a few
minutes after he had finished din
ner.
Major General John J. Pershing this
morning assumed temporary command
of the southern department, and is
awaiting orders from Washington.
General Funston's remains are at
Fort Houston. The body will be taken
to San Francisco on train leaving
the fort tonight, and funeral services
will be held in the Presidio Saturday.
Since March, 1916, when he was
placed in command of all United
States forces on the Mexican bor-
der, General Funston has worked at
an unusual pace, and officers of the
army believe overwork brought on
indigestion which with angina seller
osis of the arteries of the heart, be-
came fatal.
Only recently General Funston re-
turned from an inspection trip which
took him as far as Nogales, Ariz.
That, with the one trip to Browns
vile, Texas last year, were the only
occasions he has been absent from
his desk since the border trouble de-
veloped.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20

+ organizing at Rurgers Square to
make another advance upon the city
hall.
The riot today was planned yester-
day afternoon at a mass meeting fol-
lowing a riot in Brooklyn during
which women attacked push cart ped
dlers and other dealers.
Peddlers who addressed the mob
yesterday declared that food prices
have increased within the past week
to the point where it is no longer
possible for them to make liveli-
hood One dealer claimed that he had
to pay $40 for barrel of potatoes,
on which he made profit of only 20
cents.
Prices in Boston
BOSTON, Feb. 20. = Potatoes at
81 a peck in scanty supply; sugar at
10 cents a pound; cabbages at II
cents and onions at IS cents a pound,
were increased quotations encounter
ed by householders in their marketing
yesterday. 1t was said that the price
for potatoes was the highest paid in
this country in many years, and 100
per cent above last years figures. A
further increase is imminent, accord
ing to dealers. There was steady
demand for sugar during the day,
which caused the price to jump from
opening quotations of Tx cents a
pound to an almost general price of
10 cents with sales limited to small
amounts.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
WILL ASK FOR UNION DEPOT

President Brannon, who was called
upon in the discussion, stated that il
is regrettable that the railroad yards
as now situated are in the front yard
of the university. He made the motion
upon which the president appointed
the committee
President Mix called attention to the
fact that next Tuesday will be de-
voted to good roads subjects, when
the road supervisors of the county
and good roads enthusiasts will be
guests of the body at luncheon. DR..
L. l. Hewes, national figure in the
road building movements, will be the
principal speaker
On behalf of the principal and the
teachers Of the Whitworttr school, L.
F. Parsons extended an invitation to
the members of the chamber of COM
merce and to the public to be at the
Whitworth building at 8 o'clock
Thursday morning, Washington's
birthday. He promised that all who at
tend will be well repaid, and will hear
and see something that will stimulate
their patriotism
The Red Cross meeting at the high
school auditorium this evening at 8
O'Clock was announced by President
Brannon. He also extended an invita-
ton to townspeople to attend the
gton-Lincoln services at the
university auditorium Thursday
morning at 10 o'clock.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
Try Humphrey Tomorrow

The case Of William Humphrey, who
was arrested at Pullman Sunday eve
ming, charged with gross misde-
meanor, is set for tomorrow at Pull
man. Humphrey was released on a
$500 cash bond
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
DECLARE WHITLOCK UNTOUCHED

BERLIN, Feb. 20.-(To Sayville by
wireless 1.-The official German press
bureau today announced that Brand
Whitlock, the American minister at
Brussels, is continuing the Belgian
relief work unhindered
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
Sweden Asks Damages For Ship

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 2O.-The swed-
ish government today instructed the
Swedish minister at Berlin to formal
ly demand compensation for the
steamer Varing, which was sunk by a
submarine according to an announce
ment officially authorized
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
ASK LAWS.TO BACK
AMERICAN RIGHTS
ADMINISTRATIONS WANTS PRESI-
DENT TO HAVE MORE POWER
OVER MILITARY FORCES

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-Secretary
Robert Lansing conferred with the
senate judiciary comittee today in an
effort to obtain passage of bills en-
powering the president to use land
and naval forces whenever necessary
to enforce the United States obliga-
tions to protect American citizens and
property. Vessels are now being de-
tanned to prevent violation of these
obligations until some protection is
assured.
The state department will soon ask
Turkey to obtain guarantees of safe
conduct from the Austrian and Ger
man governments for the passage Of
the United States naval collier Cae-
Beirut where thousand Americans
are awaiting homeward transporta-
ton.
Submarine nets in the Hampton
Roads channel caught the liner Mad
ison today as she was en- route to New
York Workmen are now endeavoring
to disentangle the ship SO the voyage
may be resumed
The steamers Orleans and Roches-
ter, which sailed Saturday, February
IL, for Bordeaux, have entered the
barred zone. Both are unarmed Am
erican ships, carrying American
crews. Officials are anxiously await
ing word of the progress of the yes
sells.
The danger of war with Germany
remains, and will remain, it was
learned from highest authority today,
until the submarine decree is re-
voked.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
Porto Rico Bill Passes Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. = The
Porto Rico bill, providing for civil
organization passed the senate when
the roll was called A threat of a fill
ifuster caused the elimination of a
woman suffrage provision.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
STATE DIVISION BILL
IS MOVING FORWARD
Test Vote Taken Last Night by House Sitting AS
Committee of the Whole Looks AS If Measure
Might Get Sufficient Support to Secure Passage

! BOISE, Feb. 2e.-On a test vote in
the house sitting as a committee of
the whole last night the division bill,
creating new state out of the 10
counties of northern Idaho, passed
by vote of Al to 49, This is the first
record vote taken since the resolu-
tion was introduced. Just before ad-
journing the evening session the
house recommended the passage OF the
division resolution as amended. The
amendment strikes Washington and
Adams counties from the proposed
lnew state.
The southwestern Idaho advocates
fought the resolution with filibuster
tactics by the north and the south
east voted for it to a man. Speaker
Alfred asked to be and was excused
from voting Minority Counsellor
Johnston asked for the same courtesy
and when it was denied him he voted
for the resolution. The house ad-
journed without forcing the resolu-
ton for final passage which was pos
sible on the showing made, as but
bare majority was necessary,
Anti-Alien Act Up Again
The anti-alien land bill, which was
killed by the senate February 3, as
the result of protests by the Japanese
embassy to the state department at
| Washington, was reintroduced in the
senate yesterday afternoon.
The bill, which had passed the
lower house, was killed by the senate
from patriotic motives. 1t was re-
introduced yesterday as the result of
charges made in affidavits filed at
Washington with the state depart
rent that the Japanese embassy's
protest had not resulted from orders
from Toxic but from the activities of
an Idaho attorney, c. H. Booth. who
was quoted by the affidavits as having
said he had brought pressure to bear
ON the embassy and the state Depart
ment through a Washington attorney.
Booth denies the charges, saying
the statements are both false and alb
surd. He has been subpoenaed to APP
pear before the senate or a sonata
committee Wednesday He has ad-
mitted that he transmitted the SUBJ
stance of the anti-alien bill to Wash
ington.
Primary YGtee BY Mail
At the same session the house pass
ed with but one vote registered
against it the Alfred direct primary
act which substitutes the present pri-
mary act by state primary conduct
en- entirely through the mails. 1t is
the most radical reform election bill
introduced this session and was
On the floor by the auth
or Speaker Alfred.
Under it's terms ballots would be
mailed to registered voters, who
would mail Their votes back within 30
days to the county auditor. The votes
would be counted by the chairmen of
the three principal political parties.
who would have eight days for the
count.
Expensiveness of the present pri-
mary system is one objection to it.
A bill providing a return to a modi-
fed form of the convention system is
pending in the senate.
0ne-HOuse Body Rejected
The house of representatives by a
vote of a TO 20 rejected the joint
resolution to provide for one-house
legislature composed of 21 members
and the adjustment of the senate
The resolution was championed by
Daughters, Johnson and Lucas.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
Altitude is Unchanged

BERLIN, Feb. 2O.-(To Sayville by
wireless. ut must be repeated again
that whoever dares to penetrate the
barred zone perishes," the official Ger
man press bureau announced today.
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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-02-20
0ne-HOuse Body Rejected

The house of representatives by a
vote of A TO 20 rejected the joint
resolution to provide for one-house
legislature composed of 81 members
and the adjustment of the senate.
The resolution was championed by
Daughters, Johnson and Lucas.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
War Stamp Campaign.

F. A. Howland of Montpelier has
been appointed by the president as
director for Vermont on the war saw
ing stamp campaign, formulating his
arrangements for the work in Ver-
mont Gov. H. F. Graham and Com
missioner of Education M. B. Hille-
gas, with Mr.. Howland, compose the
executive committee. Mr.. Howland
has part of his county committees
named and is arranging for the ap-
pointment of the rest of them. Each
town will be completely organized.
The schools will play an important
part in the campaign.
Through the educational depart
ment, information, easily grasped by
the pupils, will be sent out. The plan
has the endorsement of the American
Bankers association, labor organiza7
tions and the education systems of
the federal government and the state.
1t is planned to raise $2,O0O,O00,OOO
in the nation. Vermont's quota will
be announced later. This is entirely
different from the Liberty Loan plan.
Those in charge object to money be-
ing taken from the savings institu-
tions, but the stamps bought will be
from money saved. The, purchase is
to stimulate thrift.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
Red Cross Activities.

Last week was banner week for the
local Red Cross society. The pro-
ceeds of the rummage sale held on
Friday were $3.50, and from the
dance given by the young people in
Odd Fellows hall Friday evening, $1S
was realized. Also $7.2O was re-
ceived as the local organizations
share of the 18 newmembership dues,
making a total of $1OS.5O. In addi-
tion $171O has been received from
the dance held by the young people
Nov. 9, and gift of SIS from Mrs.
George Reed. A gift of $40 made by
M. F. Prime during the Red Cross
drive in the summer, has through er-
ror not previously been acknowledged
in these columns.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28

Maurice Mcclellan of Derby is
spending a few days with his cousin,
Mrs. Arthur Davies.
David johnson, who has been
boarding at Will Wiggins', has gone
to George Virgins to board.
Mrs. Mary Whiple, who has been
at A. W. Davis for several weeks has
returned to her home in Derby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Kennison
have moved to their home in Albany.
Mr.. Kennison's people have lived in
town for a good many years and their
many friends are sorry to have them
move away.
J. E. Young was called to Swanton
last week by the illness of his daugh-
ter, Alsey, who has since died. The
body is being brought home today
and the funeral will be held at the
home Fri6aV
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
BROWNINGTON CENTER

The chicken-pie supper was well
attended, the proceeds being $23.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Gilman of Or
leans spent the weekend at L. N.
Lund's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lower and son,
Frank, visited at Wilmer Gray's on
Sunday.
The deer hunters are all home
again but roast venison does not
seem very plenty.
Rev. and Mrs. Robinson and little
son of Lunenburg were callers at
Thomas Smiths Saturday.
Little Vanessa Lee, who has been
boarding at A. r. browns since
spring, has gone to Barton to live
with her parents.
EVANSVILLE
E. M. Porter is moving into the
Lapierre house.
About 40 friends of Mrs. E. M.
Porter gave her a complete surprise
Saturday, Nov. "a, it being her birth
day.
Mrs. Orissia Tracy, aged "a years,
son, Albert Tracy, where she had liv-
ed since the death of her husband, So
years ago.
The pastor, Rev. O. B. Scouten an
nounces that there will be a special
evangelistic service at the M. E.
church Sunday evening. Subject, "a
Kings Confession" Also the after
noon service at Bloomington Center
will be on the same order. All are
invited to these services.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
A Possible Derivation.

words are terribly funny things,
aren't they?" said Mrs. Jones. Take
the word gargle-how on earth do you
suppose they ever got thatT
"Very simple, my DEAR" said Mr..
Jones' "Just look at yourself in the
glass some time when you gargle and
then look at a gargoyle, and you'll
ao0,"-Nxchange.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
OUR BOYS AT CAMP DEVENS.
New Men Arrive, Promotions Made.
Routine of Camp.

One Of the first things the nine
men who went to Camp Devens, Aver
Mass, last week from Orleans county
did after they arrived was to give
their united sanction to the following
letter, written upon Y. NJ. G. A. sta
tionery, and sent back to the Barton
people.
The Barton band and large num-
Der Of people were at the station on
Thursday morning to bid the boys
goodbye and presented the boys with
smokes and eats for the entire bunch
This was a little courtesy which was
much appreciated and which was not
done at any other place.
Camp Devens, Nov. %, 1917.
Dear Friends:
IN behalf of the boys and myself,
who came to Camp Devens from Or
leans county Thursday, we want to
thank you for cigars and "eats," and
also for your presence at the station,
which gave us a grand send off
1t was much appreciated by US all
and spoken of many times during our
trip. Our food has been real good
so far, three good meals day.
The Y. NJ. C. A. is a great place to
hang out. Remember me to all.
William Parker Barrows.
Vermont selected soldiers captured
a major portion of the non-commis-
stoned officers berths in the ~302d
Field Artillery regiment at Camp
Devens, the appointments being an
nounced by Col. d. F. Craig, COM
manding.
In the headquarters company
Il 10 nFrtIy Pv-ootnV, Of
Ralph E. Howes of st. Johnsbury are
promoted to sergeants.
In Battery A, there are Is Ver-
monters promoted. In the list is AL
bert J. Seguin of Newport, made SER
geant and Clyde S. Vance of West
Glover made corporal.
In Battery B, there are II Ver-
monters who figure in the promotion
list. Among the number are William
V. Foster of Newport and Oscar M.
Wilson of Derby made corporals.
Monitor readers will be interested
in the following, which tells of the
routine which our boys are going
through at Camp Devens.
"At 5.45 a. m. reveille. We have
and wash, in ten minutes time. At
500 everyone outside at formation,
two lines in front of our barrack,
then we file into the mess hall for
chow. After mess we have to sweep
up the barrack, make our beds, ar
range our clothing, and everything
must be spotlessly clean, then police
the grounds around the barrack,
which means picking up every match,
cigarette and cigar stubs, sticks, re-
fuse, etc. Then comes inspection of
squad rooms, each man stands at the
foot of his bunk. Next period, $50
to $50, calisthenics, physical tor
5ure). From $50 to 1870 we have
lessons in semaphore, (two arms with
two fags;) 1890 to 11.3O, lesson on
general orders for guard duty-four-
teen orders to recite.
At II M, mess again. Formation
at LIS, marching to the music of our
band on drill grounds. From 2.3O
to $50 more drill; $50 to 4.3O, les
sons on saluting (officers and colors.)
At 4.30, cold Gce) Shower baths,
which everyone must take every day
out Sunday, cleaning clothing, shin
ng shoes, etc. At $50, Retreat (low-
ering fag,) then mess again. After
that we have to ourselves until 10 p.
H., (Taps,) must be in bed, and lights
,ut, no more talking. So see we are
ousy most of the time"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
COVENTRY

The ladies of the Congregational
church will hold their annual fair in
the town hall December 4th and 5th.
The fair will run Tuesday afternoon
and evening, closing Wednesday eve
ming with a creamed-chicken supper
in the congregational church vestry.
Various booths are planned and con-
tributions will be gladly received.
HOLLAND
Harold Gray has moved to Derby
Line.
Mildred Jenness has been on the
sick list.
Roxie and Thelma Hall spent their
vacation in Newport.
Miss Minnie Vinton has been Wis
lting her sister in Derby.
Miss Frances Kelley visited at Mr..
browns in Newport the past week.
Rev. John Robinson and family
have returned to their home in Lun-
enburg.
Mrs. Hattie Jenness spent the
weekend in East Charleston with
Mrs. Veda Kelley.
MORGAN CENTER
Fletcher Griffin has moved here
from Coventry.
Bert Lafoe has moved his family
to East Charleston.
The pupils in the Center grammar
school will give concert, entertain
ment and social Wednesday evening,
Dec. 18th. Proceeds to purchase =
drinking fountain. Admission ten
cents.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
WESTMORE

Charles Tatro is moving from the
Clarence Conley farm into Mrs. M. E..
Calkins' tenement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Daniels have
broken up housekeeping and gone to
the home of her father, Edgar Chase,
at Barton for time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Gilfllan re-
Gently received word of the death Of
DR.. Oscar Cleveland of Anthony, O..
Mr.. Cleveland was a native of Yer
mont and friend of the Gilfillans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
GERMAN PRISONERS LETTER.
Barton Woman Gets Word from
Nephew a Year in Germany.

Miss Lydia Colburne Of Barton has
received word from her nephew, Hen
ry l. Colburne, who was among the
Canadian soldiers taken prisoners by
the Germans on November 10, 1916
He was with early contingents OF
Canadian troops, who went across.
gonig from his home in Manchester,
| n. H, when the war broke out, to
| Canada to enlist.
The word received by Miss Col
burne is in the form of letter from
young Colburne to his mother, Mrs.
Charles Colburne, in Manchester,
who forwarded it to Barton. It is
dated August 27, but only reached
| Manchester last week.
Aug. 27, 1917. .
| Dear Mother and Father:
[ received your first two letters,
one written in February, the other in
March, a few days ago, and am happy
to know you were both we'll then, and
hope you remain so until [ return,
and am longing for that day to come
I had about given up hope Of hearing
from you and had written to Miss
Jackson Of Sutton, Que, to have her
write you, hoping to reach you in that
way.
Gee, but your letters were good to
get. It seemed like being home.
I can't write much about myself on
account of censor, but am working on
a big farm and getting along ali
right. Am in the best Of health.
Was sick with cold in February, but
got over it o. K.
Am thinking your parcel won't
won't allow It, and am sorry to have
caused so much trouble for you get
ting it ready. Am sure you had
something nice, and would have liked
to get it.
Am receiving six food parcels per
month from the Canadian Red Cross
and bread from Switzerland, also re-
ceived three nice parcels from Brig.
Gen. Meighan of my regiment
through the Canadian Red Cross So
ciety and have received clothes from
them. Have also received $40 from
the pay department in London, so
you see I will get on all right and
don't worry, [ will be home some
time.
Well, I must stop now as want
this to get, through the censor 0. K.
Don't worry, and take care Of your
health.
Hoping to hear from you soon, with
love to dear mother and dad,
Henry,
My address is
178172 Pie H. I. Colburn,
87th Canadians,
Kriegs gsgefangenen Lager,
Parchim, Meek,
Germany.
In some parts of the letter, which |
the Monitor has omitted as purely !
personal, he mentions names Of chill |
dren and friends which make it posi- |
tive that the letter is genuine, and |
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
Saturn's ObIateness.l

From the positions of the minor di
visions in the Saturn's rings DR.. Per-
cival Lowell gets evidence of a greater
oblateness-or fiattening at the poles
than the planet actually shows to US.
This has suggested a kind Of internal
oblateness-the planet consisting of
different layers, with the inner layers
rotating faster, and thus hattening out
more, than the outer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28

FARM FOR SALE-Who wants
one of the best small farms in Or
leans county with or without stock?
Land in highest state of cultivation.
N. 1 buildings, electric lights and
good water. Inquire of w. E. Han
son, Barton, or G. S. Dodge, Orleans.
41tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
n. C. L. Again.

The Cossacks of the Don eat the
young shoots Of the cat-tail, and they
are sometimes sold in England under
the name of "Cossack asparagus" And
they viii grow where potatoes would
not.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
Methodist Episcopal Church Notes
Rev. I. A. Ranney, Pastor.
Sunday, Dec. 2.

Rev. l. A. Ranney, Pastor.
Sunday, Dec. 2.
Morning worship at 10.45.
Sunday school, 1900
Junior League at o'clock.
Senior League at 6 o'clock Sub
ject, "The Partnership of the Heart
and Life" Rom. 10:8-10; Luke 6:45.
Evening service at 7 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7.30.
The choir rehearsal will be held
Friday. evening at Hotel Barton.
Sunday Rev. Ranney choA for his
text, Acts 28:15, "He thanked God
and took courage" He pictured Paul
as ever hopeful and optimistic.
Thankfulness and courage go hand in
hand. Bodily aff1iction did not pre-
vent Paul from thanking God. Urg-
ed us to weigh our blessings. Said
gratitude was the most acceptable
form of prayer. Spoke of the beauti-
full national custom of setting aside
one day to give thanks.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28

SHINGLES FOR SALE-We have
about one carload of No. 1. grade
shingles These are sound knots and
are very good shingle and in order to
move them we are making the price
1925 per NJ, F. o. B. Irasburg mill
while they last. The E. [. Chandler
Co., Orleans. 45tf
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-11-28
WAR LETTERS NEXT WEEK.

The Monitor has three splen-
did letters from Orleans county
boys now "across" which will
appear next week. Two are
from Ipasburg boys and another
from Charleston boy. These
are particularly fine letters,
telling more Of their experience
es than many such letters have.