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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
EIGHTY-sEvEN YEARS OLD.

II. H.. Adams. Springfield. No.. writes:
II had n severe attack of kidney trouble,
l am getting old, 81 years, I tried differ
ent treatments, but none did me so much
good as Foley Kidney Pills" Foley Kid
ney Pills build up weakened kidneys. help
rid the blood of acids and poisons, and
relieve bladder trouble. Medical Hall,
J. w. O'Sulliyan. 20 Church strect.-Adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
Oryis +. COmstOck Dies.

NJ ddlebury, Jan. 2S,-Orvis f. Comstock
died to-day at his home here, agcl IS
years, death being due 10 old age and
He was for many years
poor-master and had held many town Of
fees. tie was born in Washington, VI,
coming here when young man, and had
ever since resided here. lie leaves one
SON. Oney a. Comstock. and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Walter G. Waite of Cleveland,
Ohio. rha funeral viii be held Tuesday
afternoon nj two O'Clock at the Methodist
Church, "a which Mr.. Comstocl had held
many Offices,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
WEST VA. MUST HELP PAY
OLD DOMINION'S DEBT

Washington. Jan. 2S.-Virginia has
decided to take further steps to hasten
payment by West Virginia of the lat
ter's share of the old Dominion debt
when the State divided in 1861.
The supreme court, which gave a de-
cree against West Virginia in 1915, will
be asked tomorrow on behalf of Wiz
ginia, to issue process requir,Ig West
Virginia to pay the original Judgment
of $12,393,000 with interest at five per
cent. since July !, 1915. This action
was decided upon at conference here to-
day between the Virginia commission
ers appointed to consider the debt case
and Attorney-Gene Pollard OF Nir-
ginia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
SERVANT PROBLEM NOW
A NATIONAL FAIR

Washington. jar. S.-Announcen lenr
WAS made to-day OF the plans by the en-
ploymcnt service of tho department OF
labor to enlist the cooperation OF house
wives throughout the country in an eff
fort TO solve the servant problem and
raise to new dignity the work of domcss-
tics. immigration Commissioner Can't
nctti, who has charge OF the employment
service, said:
I'VE want an tho help and advice va
can get, from womens clubs and from all
the housewives of the land, before we pro
mitigate any fixed system. BY developing
the consideration Of this work throughout
the country, by cndcayOring to standard
ize the various kinds Of work i'm house
holds, by truly Identifying household
work, n field will he opened TO thousands
Of women and girls who hitherto have
stayed away from it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
1000 WOMEN AND GIRLS
KILLED IN EXPLOSION

Paris, Jan. 2S.--Thc Dresden arsenal
has been blown up and 1000 women and
girls killed, according to a letter taken
from German soldier dated December
80 last.
The letter was written from Dresden.
The letter said that the explosion was
so great that all the windows within a
radius of 10 miles were broken. He added
that the authorities were trying to keep
the news secret, and that no railroad
tickets were being issued for Dresden,
except for urgent reasons.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
WHAT 1T COSTS TO
FINANCE THE WAR

London, jan. 2G.-SpcaAing at the annual
meeting Of the London City and Midland
bank to-day, Sir Edward Holden, man
aging director OF the bank. said that Of
232, 600 Ooo pounds of gold which had flowed
into America up to the end of 1916 about
~, 600 COO pounds represented the amount
contributed by the entente allies to form
the basis of loans.
or the total foreign loans of America
since the beginning of the war. aggrogat-
ing about AGO 900 900 pounds. he said. 49,
O0O Ooo pounds were borrowed by England
and her allies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
Bankruptcy Petitions.

Rutland, Jaa. 2s.-George \. Payne of
Springfield, a H., reliant, has filed petit
ton IN bankruptcy in the United States
court. His liabilities are sl3s2;5 Is and he
has assets of si25 of which 1925 is claim
cd exempt.
\ petition has also been filed by +. J..
Morse Of ST Johnshury and A. H. Greg
DRY of Brdgewater. Mass, who have
been doing hardware business at Hard
wick under the firm name of Marsh &
Gregory. The concern owes. accordin;
to the schedule, SSsisO and has assets of
S195
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
VERMONT GETS S45,6sS
FEDERAL ROAD MONEY
Our Slice of Appropriation Of O,OOO, 900
to Construct Rural POst Roads.

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Apportoiiment of
so, 900. 900 to aid the States in construc-
ton Of rural post roads, the second an
nual distribution in accordance with the
federal aid road law, was announced by
Secretary Houston of the department of
agriculture. The funds are the appor-
tonment for the fiscal year ending June
30. 1915
To meet the cost OF administering the
law, 100000 has been deducted, the re-
naming 9,70O,O 900 includes the following
appointments:
New Jersey s11S, 42j: New York S50l, 440:
Pennsylvania s46l 2SS; Vermont A5.6SS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
NEW COUNTERFEIT NOTE

Washington, Jan, 3.-Discovery of n
counterfeit s. note on the New York fed
eral reserve bank was announced to-day
tby the treasury department The bogus
bill is said to be fairly deceptive" hut
can be distinguished best by the too heavy
printing and the fact that fine lines can
not be traced, 1t bears a portrait of Lin
coin, reproductions Of signatures Of w. c..
McAdoo ana John Burke, and carries the
check letter b.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
POWERFUL NAVAL RADIO
STATION is OPENED
Operators In California Exchange Time
of Day with Australia.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 2s.--The new naval
radio station at Chollas Heights, near
here, which wa formally opened Friday,
gave a demonstration of it's power to-day
when the operators on duty talked with
Arlington, Darien, Panama, Nome, Alas
ka and Honolulu stations, overheard
French operators at work on the island
Of Papeete, south Pacific, and concluded
by exchanging the time of day with oper-
ators at a radio station near Melbourne,
Australia.
No attempt will be made to flash a mes
sage TO Europe until the various new in
struments have been broken in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. md Mrs. Napoleon LaPnp Of Md
dlebury Congratulated ON Anniversary.

Middlebury. Jan. A-Mr, and Mrs
Napoleon LaFan celebrated their sOth an
nivers'iry very quietly to-day. They were
married in this village in the Odd ST.
Mary's Catholic Church on Weybridge
street by the Rev, Father Cunningham.
Mrs. John II. Sargent and Miss Lottie
Coolihan. sister OF Mrs. LaPnn. were
the bridesmaids and James Sceuy and
John Donahue the best men. During all
their married lie they have resided in
Middlebury and vicinity. Mr.. LaPan was
born in ST Adams and Mrs LaPan in
Ireland, and came 10 this country when
young girl. They have had born to
them five daughters, Mrs. Fred c. Vassar
and Mrs. Zephyr Boulia OF Mddlebury.
Mrs. Louis Br,iNa of Barrc. and the
Misses Nellie and Lotle LapaD OF this
village, and one son, William Japan. also
OF middebury. They also have five
granddaughters and three grandsons. and
one great-sra ndson. They received many
useful presents, and letters and cards OF
eongratulauon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
WINOOSkI RIVER ICE
RACES AT MONTPELIER

Montpelier, Jan. 2s.-A dead heat be-
tween Wendell S. owned by Page of
Barre. and Billy Walters. r., owned by
Bedell of Montpelier. in the free-for-all
was the feature of the races Saturday
afternoon on the Winooski river course
held by the Capital City Driving club.
The summary:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
ONCE rs ENOUGH

Docs your husband Worry about the
grocery bll?'
No, he says There no sense IA polh
himself and the grocer worrying over tho
|sslme bills.'--l,osson Transcr' II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01
WHITE STAR SHIP
lAURENT|C SUNK
14,S92-TOn Auxiliary Cruiser Is
Destroyed off the Irish
Coast.
ONLY 121 MEN SAVED.
Vessel Either struck Mine or was
struck by Subma
Figured in the China incident.

London. Jan. &.-The British auxiliary
cruiser baurentic of 14.Sg ions gross, has
been sunk by Il submarine or as a result
of striking Il mine, according to an official
statement issued tonight by the British
admiralty. Twelve officers and 100 men
were saved
The admiralty statement adds that the
vessel went down OFF the Irish coast last
Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

REE-F'OR-ALL, PURSE $50.
Wendell S. Page) ................d oh. J.
Billy Walters, Jr. (BedelD. go. oh. 2
Mollie B. U'razier) ......-......-..4 3 3
Prince r. UEaton) .......-.........3
Time, 81 80. 81. 81
CLASS e, PURSE SOS.
Bradwell Sub. OBuzzelD ....--..2
Hesitation (Bakcr) ....-.......1 . 2
LUKE Nl-oTu) ........'..-..---------. " s
Time, 49, 32iH a. "a.
CLASS G, PURSE s25.
Max l.. Bingen (Siayton) ......2 1 l
Laura y. (Barret) ,...........1 l 2 3
Connie Dean (McLeod) .........3 3 3 .
Time. 50, %. "a. 81. 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

London, Jan. S.-The sinking Of me
British steamship Tabasro. 2,as7 tons;
the Danish steamer, o. b. Suhr, and Nor
wegian steamships, Sunniva, $50 tons. and
Myrda1 of 2,63l tons, is reported by
Lloyds.
The o. r. Suhr Of l.fse tons, was owned
in Copenhagen. The Myrdal was last re-
ported as arriving at Leghorn December
2G from Cardiff
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

London, Jan. %, o;1S a. m.--The COM
mander of the Laurentic, Captain Reg
inald Norton, is among the survivors He
was appointed about SIX months ago to
the command OF this steamer which was
commissioned for patrol service in No
vember, 1914.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-01

Before being taken over by the British
admiralty for auxiliary cruiser duty the
Laurentc was in the Canadian service of
the White Star Dominion line. The vessel
was owned by the Ocean Steam Naviga-
ton company Of Liverpool
In the first two years of the war the
Laurentc was engaged in patrol duty
in the Far Fast, but several months
ago returned TO European waters.
While in the Pacific the auxiliary
cruiser held up and boarded the Amer
lean steamship China February 10.
1916, while that liner was on n voyage
from Shanghai to San Francisco and
seized IS Austrian and German sub
jccts.
The Washington government re-
questcd Great Britain to order the re-
lease OF the men seized, stating that
their arrest was unjustifiable and un-
necessary. The United States took
the ground that the case was an eX-
act parallel of the famous Trent af-
fair. Being met with a declnation
by the British government, the state
department sent a second note where
upon the British foreign office an
nounced its decision to release the
Teutons
The launching of the Laurentic at Bel
fast in 1908 marked the entry of the White
Star into the Canadian trade in con-
junction with the Dominion line. The
vessel was said to be the first passenger
steamship to be fitted with q combination
Of reciprocating engines with low
pressure turbine. AT that time the
Laurentic was the largest vessel in the
Canadian trade. She was $50 feet long
with a beam of IL feet four inches In
addition to accommodation for l5O first
class, 430 second-class and 60 third-class
passengers, she was equipped with six
cargo holds with large refrigerating
chambers. The Laurentic was a sister
ship Of the Megantc. another ship in the
Canadian service which was reQuisitioned
by the British admiralty.
New York, Jan. g.-Word was received
yesterday from London that the Atlantic
Transport line steamship Minnewaska
was sunk on November 9 Off the Greek
islands after striking a mine. So far no
word of the disaster has been given out
by the British admiralty.
The Minnewaska was chartered by the
admiralty early in the war as transport,
and was conveying 1870 troops from
Southampton to Saloniki when she hit the
mine Captain Thomas T.. Gates, who
was in charge on the bridge at the time,
had all his boats and life RATS ready for
lowering into the water, and all hands,
both soldiers and crew numbering 80. had
their lifebelts on. In two hours all on
hoard. totaling l,S09, had been safely taken
of the ship, which sank in shallow water
not far from the shore.
The vessel had made five trips from
| England to the Dar~1anelles with troops
and artillery, and had had some narrow
escapes from torpcdoes and mines during
these voyages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

While this shows an alarming num-
Der OF our young men to b, below par
physically. the proportion Of detectives
is said to be even greater among WON
en-. as we'll as among men above the
draft age limit OF thirty-one years
The verdict OF the examining boards
next week is certain TO come Az a
distinct surprise TO ii great many young
men who. believing themselves to be
in good health. will be rejected be-
cause their health Is very poor, for
IT Is well-known fact that a large
number of persons hav, some disease,
often in an advanced stage, without
being aware OF its existence.
The United Doctors. who are offer
ing to make free examinations in an
energetic campaign for better health
conditions in Richmond and the vicin-
ity, have found a numbe: OF such
cases among the hundreds who have
come to them TO have their health ex-
amined during the past few weeks a
still greater number knew that they
were in i'll health. but believed the
trouble only temporary. and refused
to think Of the matter seriously I'M
til the work of these specialists was
brought to their attention. II is said
That a great deal OF good has been
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
SUBMARINE WARFARE
WILL BRING PEACE
IBy Associated Prcss.l

tBy Associated Prcss.l
AMSTERDAM, July 2O.-General Won
LudendorG. the German quartcrmastcr-
general. in discussing the military sit
uation for the benefit OF the members
of the Reichstag, according to a semi
official telegram received from Berlin
said:
I'm starting the submarine warfare,
the supreme army command was guiu-
ed by desire to hit the enemy's war
industry. especially the production of
ammunition. Through the submarine
warfare our armies in the west were
greatly relieved. and the encmy's pro-
duction of ammunition having dccreas-
ed thus far, U-boats fulfilled their task.
The cooperation OF the army and the
navy proved to be perfect
The supreme army command expects
the submarine warfare to break Eng.
lands ability to prepare for war by
lesseninE her tonnage. Fulnllment of
this wish will come. despite America.
and with 1t the end of the world war
and peace which is desired by the SUI
preme army command"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
SCHEIDEMANN ATTACKS
SUBMARINE WARFARE;
IBy Associated Press

IBy Associated PressJ
COPENHAGEN, July 21.-Berlin
newspapers containing the speech OF
imperial Chancellor Michaels and the
debate in the Rcichstag have not
reached Denmark for some reason, but
arriving Hamburg papers give more
extensive reports of the speeches in
the Reichstag than were transmitted
by the Wolff Agency.
Phillip Sche!demann. leader of the
majority Socialists. particularly at
tackled the submarine warfcare
strongly. Its adoption. he declared
was triumph OF INSCRIPTIONS dema-
gogery, with Count Won Reventlow and
the Deutsches Tagcs Zeitung playing
leading roles. The censorship had pre-
vented effective opposition to the war
fare by the press.
Scheidemann recalled the prophecy
made some weeks ago by Herr Won
Heydebrand, the Conservative leader
that the war would be won in two
months through the submarine. and
evoked merrimcnt in the House nv
adding:
"Heydebrand. your submarine watch
has run down."
AS weapon to end this war this
summer, the allusion Of the submarine
the speaker added. had broken down
as was inevitable
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
GERMANY URGES HOLLAND
TO DEMAND APOLOGY
IBy Associated pr.ss.l

tBy Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, July 2l.-The Brit
ish seizure of German ships was de-
nounced as a brutal assault on de-
fenseless merchantmen" and "a profit
gate act" by DR. kriege. director of
the judicial department Of the German
Foreign Office. in replying to ques-
tion in the Reichstag. DIR. KrieEe add
ed that Germany had urged Holland to
demand an apology for this unheard-
of violation in Dutch waters, and a
precise assurance that II would not
recur.
DR.. Kriege said Germany was entitled
to and would expect immediate rcstora-
ton of the captured ships and compen-
saton for the cargoeS of those sunk,
also for the wounded seamen and their
dependents. Holland. he said. had al
ready expressed regret at the occur
renee. and declared il would demand
the fullest satisfaction. Holland also
promised that the Dutch fleet would
do its utmost to prevent repetition
and. replying to the German repre-
sensations. SAID. it was prepared to
employ the ntmo-t energy 10 obtain
satisfaction of the German demands
The German government. DR.. kriege
said. was confident Holland would act
accordingly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22

The season. in most plVduclns sec
tons Is about week latrr than last
year. Prices M most fruits, and vese-
tables are steadily declinings however.
the level Of prices is considerably
above that OF lastNyear. This does not
apply to cantalaupes. which are
cheaper than last year; wnterntelons.
which are about asSeheap. or hSmc-
grown vegetables. which are APPEAR
ing on all markets in abundance. aud
are as cheap as last yeah,
Potato shipments from Norfolk and
the Eastern Shore of Virginia continue
heavy this past week, and With move
mentS starting from Kentucky and
Kansas. shipments were aboutRO0 cars
prices rose during the middle af the
week of July 10 to II. but are Spow
declining. with prices about the same
as a week ago. Norfolk and the laSt-
ern Shore of Virginia potatoes are
now jobbinE on large markets at s3.7a
to $5.75 per barrel, as compared with
$50 to s2.75 last year at correspond
ing time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
SOUTH MADE NO MISTAKE
In View of Corn Shortage In Central
West, Dixie Will BE
In Swim,

In View of Corn Shortage In Central
West, Dixie Will BE
In Swim.
The South made no mistake in pull
ing this year for the biggest corn
crops ever heard OF south OF the Po-
tomac and Ohio Rivers. The an
nouncemcnt comes from Washington
that. while the South has greatly en-
larged the corn acreage, the prospects
arc not SO good in the Central West,
and that the present supplies of corn
in that region have reached the lowest
point ever known. The following fig
ures are given:
The five corn-producing States Of
Iowa. Illinois. Ohio, Indiana and
Nebraska had on hand at that date but
357,000.000 bushels. as compared with
an average Of 467.000.000 bushels for
the nine preceding years, or decrease
in the reserve for these five States of
"a per cent. This is tho smallest re-
serve by 100000 bushels during that
period the smallest being in 1911, when
1t fell to 372.000,000 bushels. The
largest crop was in 1913, when 1t
reached 62l.Oo0,OO0 bushels.
1owa's corn reserve for 1917 has de-
creased Is per cent from the nine
year average.
1llinois's reserve shows decrease
of 81 per cent. and is the smallest re-
serve in the entire ten years by 1,0OO.-
600 bushels.
ohio's reserve is a decrease OF As
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
TO Men Who Have Been
!: Notified Of Being
Drafted

AND THOSE WHO EXPECT TO DE:
DIDNOU KNOW THAT You HAVE
ONLHA FEW MORE DAYS DURING
WHICH YOU CAN JOIN a STATE
ORGANazATIONs
WHY YorsHOULD JOIN THE COAST
tARTILLERY.
With the exception of the Engineers
Corps, 1t Is the highest branch of the
service.
It offers the greatest opportunity for
advancement.
It provides schools for Enlisted spe-
cialists. and offers them technical
training.
Tho daily work. of the Coast Artu
lery is probably more varied than any
otEer branch. and has less deadly rou-
tine.
Provides permanent quarters at
Coast ARTILLERY Stations while in tho
United States. and there will be no
trenches" while in France.
The Coast Artillery will handle the
large field guns. Only n few days left
during which you cam choose the
branch you prefer to serve,in. Join the
RICHMOND COMPANY.
Coast Artillery,
now forming. 1t will be made Lp of
men from your own city, among them
probably some of your own friends.
Splendid opportunity for a noncom
missioned officer to act as recruiting
officer
Apply No 1902. Times-Dispatch
Building, Richmond, Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
'MICHAEL|s IS STEERING
MIDDLE F-ROAD COURSE
Speech Before Reichstag Can Hardly
Be Said to Have Aroused In
tense Enthusiasm.
PRESENTS NO HEROIC FIGURE
New Chancellor Does Not Reveal
Himself as Equally Impressive
Speaker as His Predecessor-Von
Tirpitz May Enter Race.
IBy Associa,ed Prcss,l

BERLIN. July 90 (via London).-
Yesterdays speech BY DR.. Michaelis. the
imperial Chancellor, before the Reich
stag is interpreted as an indication
that he is for the present steering
middle of-the-road course
The speech may be said hardly to
have aroused pronounced enthusiasm.
The new Chancellor upon the tribune
does not present the heroic figure that
DR.. Bethmann- Hollwcg did. Further
more. he did not reveal himself. as
an equally impressive speaker. in this
speech at least.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
Won TIRPITz MAY ENTER
RACE FOR REICHSTAG

IBy AssocIa ted Press.1
LONDON. July 20.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says that German political circles an
ticipate the sensational entrance into
political life of Admiral Won Tirpitz,
father of the submarine campaign. 1t
is expected that he will contest one
of the vacant seats in the Rcichstag
as national Liberal candidate. with
view TO becoming leader Of the
National Liberals jointly with DIR.
Gustave Stresemann and Major Ernest
Bassermann.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-07-22
Railroad Mining Ii. Own Fu.,

NEWBERN, n. c.. July 21.-The Nor
folk Southern Railroad Company has
decided to make an attempt at least
to do it's own coal mining At Cum
mock. about fifty miles west Of Raleigh.
a coal mine used to be operated, but
was abandoned about fifteen years
ago. When the Norfolk Southern cx-
tended its line through to Charlotte
1t passed through Cumnock and be-
came the owner of the old abandoned
mine The officials OF the road believe
they now get enough coal regularly
from this mine to supply fuel for all
OF their locomotives. and it has been