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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
j. S. WILL ISSUE
WEEKLY WAR NEWS
Daily Statements Perhaps When
Troops in France Get
into Action.

Washington. Aug. N.-The first official
summary Of the war activities OF the
United States will be issued in a few
days by Secretary Baker. to be followed
weekly thereafter with statements Of such
matters as may be disclosed without
violating military precautions.
The exact nature Of the statements has
not been made known. In announcing his
intention to begin the practice. however.
Secretary Baker sad he would 60 just as
far as the military advisers of the govern
mont deemed 1t wise toward informing
the public Of what was in progress. In
formation of every sort reaching the de-
partment will be scrutinised for publish
able matter and the impression was given
that the statements would not be con-
fined exclusively to past action; but would
probably contain forecasts wherever per-
missable.
When American troops get into action
In France daily statements probably will
be issued, founded upon the reports from
General Pershing. This has been the
British custom and will be followed by the
United States.
Regarding many rumors Of disasters
to American troops or shipping. con-
stantly being circulated. Mr.. Baker
reiterated emphatically the pledge of
the administration to withhold no
news of misadventure Of the forces
from the public. Every untoward
happening will be announced prompt
ly, no said and the public may rest as
sured that no news means good news
to that extent. Such rumors as have
been current recently. he said. were
without any foundation whatever.
The extent to which naval happen
ings can be made public Is a different
matter. Secretary Daniels has prom
ised that news OF disasters will be
given out with a. little delay as pos
sible. but 1t 10 not to be expected that
the extent Of damage to naval craft,
temporary disablement Of destroyers
or other vessels either as a result of
action or through accident will be dis
closed. Tho practice Of all countries
has been to keep the enemy a. much
In the dark ~ possible on such mat
terra
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
BOSTON GREETS
G.. A. r. VETERANS
Thousands Of Old Soldiers Wei
coined by Gov. Mccall and
Mayor Curley.

Boston. Aug. N.-Thousands Of veterans
Of the Civil War and their families. here
to attend the 6lst annual encampment Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic. were
ofdcially welcomed to the city tonight
by Governor Mccall and Mayor Curley.
Other speakers were former Governor
John l.. Bates. Commander in. Chief w.
J. Patterson Of Pittsburg and Department
Commander Daniel e. Denny Of Massa-
chusetts.
The meeting was the second formal
gathering Of the encampment to-day. The
credentials committee OF tho @. A. r.
met at national headquarters. Encamp-
ment badges were distributed and the var
ious States delegations settled down to en-
Joy themselves or lay plans for the parade
tomorrow.
conspicuous figure among the Union
soldiers to-day was q man In confederate
gray-Major Frank M. Barrows, now in
the government service at Washington.
but formerly Of the Culpepper Minute Men.
Major Burrows. hale and hearty at 70
years. was apparently the only confederate
soldier at the encampment. He expressed
the opinion that the confederate veterans
should hold meeting At Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
G. A. r. VETERANS
MEET RUSSIANS
Historic Event Is Staged at
Fanueil Hall, Cradle of
American Liberty.

Boston. Aug. 21.-Representatives OF
the new Russian republic clasped
hands tonight with the preservers of
the American republic in Fanueh
Hall. the cradle Of American liberty.
when Boris A. Bakhmeteff. Russian
ambassador. spoke at the national
campfire Of the Grand Army of the
Republic. The ambassador praised
tho showing which the veterans made
in their march through the streets
with spirits as martial. though with
steps not so firm, as half a century
ago.
Drawing a parallel between the fight
for liberty waged by the men he was
addressing. and the fight which his
own countrymen are now waging for
that same liberty. Mr.. Bakhmeteft
said:
You sacrificed your lives and gave
your all for a great ideal the noble
cause OF democracy and free govern
ment To-day the work you did, the
trail you blaxed. has been an inspira-
ton to the downtrodden and oppress-
ed people Of Russia and they. knowing
your efforts and your success. rose
in their might and fighting for the
self same ideals and causes. have es-
tablished q free government by a free
people,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
ENTENTE GOVERNMENTS
WILL EXCHANGE VIEWS
But VIII Hold No Conference ON Pope's
Peace Note.


Warrington, Aug. 2o.-Lord Cecirs
statement In tho British Parliament
to-day that tho entente governments
would hold q conference before reply
ing to Pope Benedict's peace pro-
posals, is understood at the state de-
partment as meaning that the govern
ments will exchange views, not that
there is to be a gathering Of premiers
or foreign ministers for formal con-
ference. The American government
could not participate in such a gath
er1ng for lack of time to send its rep
resentative. II for no other reason.
1t was said to-day that these ex-
changes would begin very soon. Strong
objection Is made at present by Of
ficials of the administration to at
tempts on the part of the press to fore
cast the nature of the reply that will
be made by President Wilson. But 1t Is
not denied that nothing has been pre-
sented by the Pope to warrant the ex-
pectation that there will be any
change in the attitude taken by the
President in his previous utterances
on the subject of peace and the con-
dittions that must be met to secure 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
NAVY AND NAVY LEAGUE
SEWERS RELATIONS
Secretary Daniels Issues Orders to That
Effect.

Secretary Daniels Issues Orders to That
Effect.
Washington. Aug. 17.-All unoficial con-
nection between the navy and the Navy
League was severed to-day by order OF
Secretary Daniels as result of the re-
cent action of the league headquarters In
charging that investigation of the recent
fatal explosion at Mare Island navy yard
was being blocked by influence of labor
interests
The secretary gave notice to the public
that no representative of the league would
be admitted hereafter to any naval sta
ton or ship, and that nothing whatever
would be accepted by the navy from tho
league as at present Differed and man
aged.
Thousands Of women. throughout the
country are knitting sweaters wristlets
and other articles for sailors under the
auspices of the Navy League. To-day's
notice means that these will not be ac-
copied unless rendered through some
agency other than the present Officers Of
the league
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
TWO MEMBERS OF LOCAL
BOARDS SENTENCED
Get Two Years Each in Prison for Oh
STRUGGLING Draft Law.

New York. Aug. 9O.-With two former
--7n,,ers OF draft exemption board No.
SO In this city sentenced to two years
each in the federal penitentiary at At
lanta, Ga, after they had pleaded guilty
to charges of conspiracy to obstruct the
selective draft law, federal attorneys an
nounced late to-day that speedy Justice
would be sought In the case Of Kali
man Gruher, dentist indicted as an
alleged "go-between." The government
charged that Gruher arranged with
drafted men for payment of money In re-
turn for false exemption certificates.
Louis /. Cherey and DR.. A. 8. Bernfeld
are the former members of the boar 4
who pleaded guilty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
800 PER CENT. INCREASE
IN CANNED GOODS

Washington. Aug. r.-Three hundreo
per cent more canned and dried FOODS were
put up In 33 States of the Union this year
than In 1916, according to preliminary re-
ports to the department OF agriculture.
Unofficial reports coming In from the ID
remaining States indicate similar IN
creases
This is a record breaking year IN 1000
conservation said department STATE
ment to-day, 1.-The amount OF food put
up In the hme last year was twice that
OF the year before. but now the women
IF the country have tripled that record"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
SHIPPING BOARD TO
ASK FOR A BILLION

Washington, Aug. Ca billion dollars
probably will be the sum asked OF Con-
gress by the shipping board for compile
ton of it's IS months building program.
Contracts soon to be placed for a great
fleet of fabricated steel ships. ordinary
contracts about to be let and the cost of
communicating ships under construction.
1t was learned to-day. will send the total
far above the $500. OOO.O 900 additional esti-
mated by the old board. President Will
sons approval of the request for the
appropriation bill will be sought immedi-
~Sely.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
MOBILIZATION DATES
ARE CHANGED AGAIN

Washington, Aug. 0-Mobilization of the
second increment of draft troops was to-
day changed from September Is to 10 and
the third increment from September 80 to
October 3. Mobilization of the first in
crement will be as previously announced.
September 5.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
NAVY LEAGUE AFTER DANIELS.

Washington, Aug. 17.-To-night Navy
League headquarters issued another state
ment attacking Secretary Daniels. charg-
ing him with throttling freedom of speech
OF naval officers and declaring that he
suppressed complaint from Vice-Ad-
miral Sims that American naval forces In
European waters were not informed Of the
departure of the transports bearing the
first expedition to France until the ships
had been at sea four days. Eight naval
officers read Admiral Sims protest. the
statement said. and were required to place
their initials upon 1t. The statement ex-
pressed the opinion that the public would
not permit Secretary Daniels to dictate.
through whom their gifts to the navy
should come.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
HE FELT LIKE NINE

Nothing makes person feel old quicker
than disordered kidneys. They cause
aches ana pains all ovsr> the body. A.
w. Morgan. Angola. La, writes; "Oh.
suffered with pain In my back. I am y
years old. but felt like Q man % years
old. Since took Foley Kidney Pills I
feel like did when I was n" ]. w.
o'sulivsn. % Church Street. (AAv.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
RED CROSS LIKELY TO
CALL FOR $500, 900, 900

That Is II the War Lasts Another
Year.
New York. Aug. 2.-If the war lasts
another year the American Red Cross
will need $500 100. 000-three times the fund
so far raised'-in the opinion of John
Barrett. director Of the Pan-American
Union and formerly United States minis
ter to Argentine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
ONLY ONE KILLED IN
POWDER PLANT EXPLOSION
Damage Done to Canadian Munition
Works Placed Mt s2,OOO.OOO,

Montreal. Aug 19.-Only one person is
known to have been killed by the ex-
blossoms which destroyed the powder plant
OF the Curtis & Harvey company. Ltd, at
Rigaud, near here yesterday. Six workmen
were injured severely. This statement was
made tonight by TIL. Curtis, managing
director Of the company.
The dead man is Gordon Shortrede, a
foreman. Search for other bodies was con-
tinued but the condition of the shoulder
ing ruins hampered the work. The
monetary loss was placed at $2.OOO.OOo.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
VANDALS RUIN WELLS
STATUE AT GETTYSBURG
Damage II Such That New Plan VIII
Have to He Mnde.

Gettysburg, Pa, Aug 20.-Vandals visit
ed the Gettysburg battlefield during the
night and damaged the monument erect
ed by the State of Vermont in honor Of
General William Wells and dedicated dur
ing the fiftieth anniversary in 1913. The
monument stands back Of Big Round Top
Is surrounded by a statue gun of Wells
and has base relief In bronze at the
base. Two legs were knocked off one
of the horses and the damage is such
that new plan will have to be made
This Is the first damage done on the field
since the vandalism Of four years ago
when seven monuments were badly dam
aged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23

II you have a furnished room to let.
your classified ad will have immediate
Interest to some Of. the readers Of this
nswSpaper.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
NOR CAN WE.

NOR CAN WE.
Vicar Cat village Red Cross concert,-
miss Jones will sing again-I Cannot
Tell You Why!-London Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-23
REPORTS OF STATE
DEPTS. AS MADE TO
BOARD OF CONTROL

The law passed BY the Legislature
Of 1917 which created the board Of
control provided that the various state
departments shall make monthly re.
ports to the board showing work done
and expenses incurred. 1t also pro-
vided that these reports should be
delivered to the legislative reference
librarian who should make a con.
densed statement thereof for the
newspapers Of the state. Pursuant
to those provisions this statement Is
issued.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
Weltered In Blood.
UNITED STATES JUDGE
HOLDS DRAFT LAW VALID
Common Law Cannot Prevail Against
Act Of Congress.


Mount Airy. Ga-Federal District
Judge Speer held the selective draft
law constitutional In a decision made
public here. The decision was rem
dered on application for writs of
habeas corpus for Albert Jones and
John Story, held in the Richmond
county. Georgia Jail. charged with VIC.
lating the law and were represented
by Thomas K. Watson. Watson con-
tended that the law is In contrayen.
ton OF the involuntary servitude
amendment
Judge Speer left for Fairfield, N.
c., where 1t is expected he will decide
whether or not The Jeffersonian. q
magazine published by Watson. shall
be allowed in the mails. 1t has been
denied admission by the postmaster at
Thomson. Ga. the place of publica-
tion because 1t contained what had
been charged seditious utterances.
Judge Speer in denying the writs.
declared that to agree to the conten-
zion that the selective draft law con-
travenes the thirteenth amendment
would be to conclude that the soldier
is a slave
Nothing could be more abhorrent
TO the truth" said Judge Speer, moth
ing mode degrading to that indispen-
sable and gallant body OF citizens
trained in arms to whose manhood.
skill and courage is, and must be,
committed the task OF maintaining the
very existence OF the nation and all
that its people hold dear"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
CAMP JACKSON To
Be HOME FOR $4,000
TROOPS COME FROM NORTH AND
SOUTH CAROLINA, FLORIDA
AND PUERTO RICO.
FRANCIS FRENCH COMMAND
General French is Native Of Indiana
Brisardier Generals Are Mclver,
Muir. Barth and Haynes.

Columbia.-Over $4,000 men will be
assembled at Camp Jackson for the
National Army. From South Caro-
lima, North Carolina, Florida and
Puerto Rico will come 45,2lS soldiers
as follows: South Carolina. 10.OS1;
North Carolina. 1874: Florida. 6,325.
other places, 1888
Maj. Gen. Francis H. French. who
will be in command at Camp jackson,
was promoted from brigadier general
to major general General French is
a native OF Indiana and was appoint
ed from the Hoosier State to West
Point. being graduated from the mill
tary academy in 1875. He was made
second lieutenant in the Nineteenth
Infantry and served on frontier duty
in Colorado and Texas until 1890.
He saw service in Puerto Rico and
the Philippines and in 1905 and 1905
was inspector general OF the Northern
division. In 1907 he was inspector
general OF the Northern division In
1907 he was inspector general of the
Southeastern division and subsequent.
ly served as inspector general of the
Department of Dakota and of the
Philippine division. He was made a
colonel in 1911 and the following year
was assigned to the war college. He
was recently made brigadier general.
All of the four brigadier generals 70
serve at Camp Jackson were promot.
ed from colonel to brigadier general.
They are George w. McIver, Charles
Fl. Muir, Charles II. Barth and Ira A.
Haynes.
Colonels assigned to Columbia are:
p. r. Marquart, L. A. Shuttleworth,
G. w. Moses, l.. T. Richardson and Z.
Bell. Depot commanders are: III. A.
Smith, III. c. Clements, Jr., P. l..
Miles and F.. Lei. Parker.
Colonel Parker is a native OF South
Carolina and has many relatives in
Georgetown and other sections of the
state
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
Labor Men Have Big Meeting.

Columbia-The third annual con-
vention OF the South Carolina Fedora
ton of Labor closed after two DAYS of
fruitful and constructive work in Co.
lumbia. 1t was decided to hold the
convention next year at Florence. A
Clifford Thompson Of Charleston was
reelected president. NJ. f. Cohen of
Florence was elected first vice-presi-
dent; c. j. McJunkin OF Greenville,
second vice president NJ. II. Wilbanks
OF Anderson. third vice president, and
John l.. Davis of Columbia, secretary
treasurer
Many important matters were acted
upon during the session, notably the
following declaration as to a resolu-
ton presented:
This federation does not approve
OF these recommendation being used
to promote political success OF any
man or body. We stand for these
principles and this Endorsement does
not include political support to any
candidates or parties"
The following resolution was unani.
mously adopted:
attendance law be enacted
That a free school books law be en-
acted. these books to be printed in
South Carolina. if possible
That n provision be made for six
factory inspectors, instead OF two as
at present and that a sufficient
amount be appropriated to make in
spections II months. instead OF ten as
at present.
That the minimum fine for violation
OF the child labor law be increased to
$50.
That the minimum fine for violation
OF law regulating hours of women in
mercantile establishments be increas-
ed to $50
That the present law be amended 80
as to limit the hours of labor OF wo-
men to ten hours a day
That a state labor bureau be estab.
lished.
That a law be enacted requiring that
all schools shall be opened for at least
seven months in each year.
That the question of woman suffrage
be submitted to the vote OF the people.
That the race segregation law be
amended so as to affect all manufac.
turing Industries.
That law be enacted providing for
the examination and licensing of oper.
ators In moving picture houses having
q seating capacity OF over 200.
That a law be enacted providing for
medical inspection OF schools. IN
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
SHE HAD MAYNARD DAUGHTER
Neighbor Was Surprised When She
Found Cause of Severe Rebuke
Administered by Mother

lady living in large apartment
house relates the following:
81 had occasion one day to visit the
apartment of n neighbor. Such grave
and earnest tones of remonstrance
reached my ears. as / approached my
friends room, that / hesitated about
intruding. l found her winsome young
daughter with her, and the mother had
evidently been rebuking her. for the
girls face was flushed. and there were
tears In her eyes.
'Come in." said my friend. 81 have
finished what / was saying to Jenny,
and I hope she will remember my
wishes"
"Ah. these children - these chill
dren " thought l to myself
81 have just been telling her." con-
tinued my friend, that she must not
wear her evening gloves when she goes
shopping In the morning. In the first
place, II is not genteel: and In the
second place, 1t Is extravaganza"
Her evening gloves! And yet, as
sure you, her tone and expression. and
the Impression made on the child.
would have befitted a serious wrong
doing--one that had issues In time
and eternity.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
FRENCH AND ITALIAN ARMIES
HAVE STARTED MONSTER
DRIVES.
BRITISH HOLDING GROUND
French Make Great Gains at Avo.
court on EIeven-MiIe Front. ltaI.
ians sombardment Is Of Appalling
intensity.

With the British troops busily en-.
gagged In the successful parrying of
German counter thrusts against the
newly-won ground in Flanders, the
French and the italians have started
French and the Italians have started
against the Germans near Verdun and
the Italians against the Austrians
from the region Of PLAYA to near the
head waters OF the Adriatic sea-
Sharp, decisive blows have gained
for the French positions held by the
Germans on front of more than
eleven miles extending from the Avo.
court wood eastward across the river
Meuse and into the Bois de Chaume,
while the Italians, after lombard.
ment Of an intensity never before ex.
perienced in that theater, have level
ed Austrian defenses, crossed the ruins
and also the Isonzo river and now are
at deadly grips with the enemy along
front OF about thirty-seven miles.
Nearly 10000 prisoners already have
been counted by the French and Ital
ans, and doubtless this number will
be materially augmented when full
details of the fighting are at hand
In addition the Germans and Austrians
lost heavily in men killed or wounded
and in guns and machine guns cap
tured
Wcltered In Blood.
The new territory taken by the
French embraces positions that have
literally weltered in French and Ger
man blood in battles that have been
waged to and fro since the German
crown prince started his most costly
enterprise, the attempt to take Yer.
iun. which resulted in utter failure
as military maneuver and cost the
lives OF tens of thousands of his men.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-08-23
NOW PERFEcTiNG PLANS FOR
GREATEST TROOP MOVEMENTS
Draft Armies Of 687, 900 Men to be
MobiIized In Three Increments,
the first September 5th.


Washington.-Plans for the most i'm.
portant troop movement ever attempt
ed in this country involving the trans
portation of $4,000 men are being
perfected by the American Railway AS
sociation at the request OF the federal
government, according to an announce
ment made her by Fairfax Harrison,
chairman Of the railroads war board.
THE movement Of troops from the
various states to the army canton
ments will start September s." said
Mr.. Harrison and between that date
and September 9 the railroads will
complete the entrainment OF 100000
men, approximately siirty per cent OF
the total number to be moved.
1T is expected that a second move
ment OF 100000 men will begin Sep
tember IS. continuing for four days
and a third movement OF the same
size on October g.
Some conception OF the task which
confronts the association may be
cleaned from the fact that 6.229 cars
made up in 366 trains, with as many
locomotives and train crews are re-
quired to one field army of $4,000.
THE railroads have also been ask.
ed to supply transportation for $780,
900 soldiers of the national guard to
their training camps. This has al.
ready been started and will continue
in increasing volume until all have
been moved"