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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
13 STATES TO CONTROL COAL
Governors at Conference in Chicago
Decide to Act at Once,

Chicago, Aug. 17.-Middle and north
western states are to take immediate
and drastic steps to fill their coal bins
and at prices shorn Of exorbitant "war
profits" Thirteen states, their repre-
sentatives meeting In Chicago at the
Invitation of the Illinois state council
Of defense unanimously urged imme-
.diate general action upon the presi-
dent. But in the meantime all states
propose to go ahead, make inquiries,
fix prices and otherwise control the
situation. There is no intended con-
fict with federal authority. When the
government assumes control the states
propose to coordinate their action but
at the same time keep q firm hand on
the situation.
The fight over coal draws near
climax. The conference of governors
and state defense councils unanimous
ly adopted resolutions upholding the
right Of the individual states to fix
coal prices. The coal operators prac-
tically decided not to keep their signed
contract with Governor Lowden. The
federal trade commission in Wash
ington wired the governor, suggesting
that Illinois leave the price-fxing to
it and got a brief, If not abrupt an
swer. -.
The governor wired the federal
trade commission saying that he be-
lieves he is entitled to a clear state
ment Of the commissions views on
the steps taken in Illinois to adjust the
coal crisis. He also declared he be-
lieved the agreement entered into be-
tween himself and the Illinois oper-
ators would cut coal prices In this
state and relieve a serious situation.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
TO CELEBRATE
CHURCH MERGE
AT ST. PAUL
-Four Great Lutheran SynOds of Wis
cOnsin, Minnesota, Michigan and
Nebraska JOined-Rev. julius
Gamm To Preach.

The 400th anniversary of the refor-
nation will be celebrated at St. Paul
Sunday with completion of the merger
of the four great German Lutheran
synods of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Mich
igan and Nebraska. Representative of
the synOds gathered there at the first
convention of the joint synod Wednes-
day.
The combined synod will include the
vast country between Ohio and the
Pacific ocean and between upper Mich
igan and Arizona. Property valued at
$10,O00,000, composed of home mission
holdings and endowment funds will be
put under the Jurisdiction of the uni
fed body, with $50 pastors and 600
congregations. The property includes
Northwestern college, Watertown; DR..
Martin Luther college, New Ulm,
Mimi. Northwestern Publishing house
at Milwaukee, and Michigan seminary,
Saginaw. Three of the synods affected
lin the merger have been in existence
more than half a century. The Wis
consin synod, Oldest and largest, was
formed in 1850. Officers of the COM
bined body are: The Rev. C. Cause
witz, Milwaukee, president; the Rev.
J. H. Westendorf, Saginaw, vice presi-
dent; the Rev. A. c. Haase, st. Paul,
secretary, and w. H. Graebner, Mil
waukee, treasurer.
musical program has been ar
ranged for Sunday The Joint Anniver-
sary chorus will sing the famous
hymn of Martin Luther, "a Mighty
Fortress Is Our God," and Haydn's
Heavens Are Telling" Haendaps
"Hallelujah Chorus" and Mozart's s
Gloria" will be given by a special
orchestra.
The anniversary sermon on Sunday
will be given in German by the Rev.
Mr.. Gausewitz, the English anniver-
sary is to be preached by the Rev.
Julius Gamm of La Crosse, and the
history of the synod by Prof. A. Ack-
ermann, New Ulm Rev. julius Gamm
was former resident of Watertown.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
FLYER HAD VIEWS OF CAMP
French Bring Down German Aviator
Near u. s. Soldiers.


Controle American, American ExpediI
tionary Army, Aug. 17.-An extensive
set of photographs of the American
army camps taken by a German avia-
tor will not reach Berlin. The Boche
flyer was intercepted by three French
planes and brought to earth. The avia-
tor was killed by the fall, but his cam
era was only slightly damaged and the
French authorities developed the films.
It. was found that the German had
taken pictures all along the American
line Although flying at great height,
he had obtained excellent results with
a telescope lens. 1t was observed by
the American officers that the German
continued his flight until he came over
the great open field where the soldiers
were playing baseball. He then turned
back toward the German lines and the
theory is that the baseball game fur
nished him conclusive proof that the
troops he had discovered were Ameri-
cans.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
MORAL ZONES AROUND CAMPS
Secretary Baker Warns Mayors They
Will Be Held Responsible.

Washington, Aug. 17-Secretary
Baker has warned the mayors of cities
near army training camps or canton
ments that they will be held RESPONSE
BILE for maintenance of wholesome
moral conditions in their communities.
If the desired results cannot be OBJ
tanned in any other way, the secretary
said in letter to the mayors, he will
not hesitate to move camps to other
sites. The mayors were sent copies Of
laws and regulations governing the
camp areas. The five-mile zone in
which Immortality is strictly to be
put down. under the regulations, Mr..
Baker says, does not mean that con-
ditions outside that zone are to go
unmatched. All evil resorts within
easy access of the camps, he declares,
must be suppressed.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
RED CROSS WORK
PRAISED BY DIRECTOR

The articles made by members of
the Red Cross chapter in Watertown
have been received and have called
forth praise from the state director of
the Red Cross at Milwaukee. Mrs O.
C. Wertheimer is in receipt of a
communication from state headquart-
ers stating that the articles made by
the ladies in Watertown were re-
ceived in excellent condition and were
made according to the Red Cross
standards.
This is certainly complimentary to
the local chapter who have been un-
tiring in their efforts to help in the
Red Cross work.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
GERMANS CAN'T
STARVE ENGLAND
Premier LIoyd-George Declares
U-Boat Menace DWindIeS-
More Grain Than Year Ago.
GERMANY BARELY HOLDS own
Asserts Shipping Losses Have Beer
Reduced and With Americas Aid
Allies Will Have Enough Ton
mage Until 1919.

London, Aug. 17.-Premier Lloyd
George, speaking In the house OF COM
mons, said that this time last year the
wheat in this country amounted to s.
100000 quarters and that now 1t Is g.
100000 quarters. The stock OF oats
and barley, he declared, also was high
er. There had been a considerable saw
ing in bread consumption, the premier
said, and owing to closer milling and
food economy there had been an addl-
ton to the wheat stock Of 10000 quar-
ters per week. "a quarter is equivalent
to 480 pounds.)
No Chance to Starve England.
''The government has come to the
conclusion" Lloyd-George said, that
with reasonable economy there is no
chance Of starving England out.
1.-THE admiralty plans dealing with
submarines have been increasingly sue
cessful."
The premier said that in the single
month of April $4,000 gross tons OF
shipping were lost through German
submarines. In July the tonnage lost
went down to $4,000 gross tons. This
month there was a substantial I'M
provement over that Of July.
Germany Barely Holding Her own.
The net loss since the commence
ment of Germany's unrestricted subma-
rine warfare was below 250,OOO tons a
month. The premier said:
Germany now is hardly able to hold
her own-not even that"
American Ships Coming.
With the cooperation of America,
the premier said, there would be sufti-
cient tonnage for all of 1918 and If nee
essary 1919. Although tonnage had
decreased during the last year, he
added, more goods had been carried
from overseas.
The premier referred to Russia as
zone claw of the nippers temporarily
out Of repair" Germany, he said, had
been beaten in several great battles,
with large losses, when Russia was
practically out of the campaign. He
asked what might be expected when
Russia recovered and America was
really in. Americas troops had been
seen marching through the streets,
symbols of her resolute entry into the
struggle. This was the hour, Mr.. Lloyd
George added. of Germany's difficulties.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
BABES TRAPPED IN CUPBOARD
House-GirI Found Asleep.

Beloit, Wis, Aug. 17.-After 100 cit
liens of Clinton and Avalon, Rock
county, had searched for a day for
two children of Alfred Yandry, the IA
ther found them in cupboard OF de-
serted house near his home. Willie,
aged five years, was dead. Beatrice,
the little three-year-old sister, was
asleep on shelf where a crack in the
door had given her air. A spring lock
had fastened them in.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
Thursday's Results.

thursdays Results.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, s; st. Louis, 8.
Philadelphia, 5-3; Pittsburgh, 80.
Brooklyn, 2; Cincinnati, 8.
Boston, 1; Chicago, 4.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
No games scheduled.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Milwaukee, 5-3; Columbus, IL.
St. Paul, 8; Louisville, 6.
Minneapolis, 2; Indianapolis, s.
No other games played.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Omaha. 5; Joplin, 2.
st. Joseph. IL; Denver, 0-6.
Des Mofnes, Q; Wichita, s.
Lincoln, s; Hutchinson, 6.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Evansville, 0; Springfield, 5.
Peoria, 6-1; Grand Rapids, 2-2.
Fort Wayne, 2; Muskegon, 8.
No other games played.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
NO CASUALTIES FOR U. S.
Washington Denies American Troops
Were Wounded in France,

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE commit
tee on public information on behalf of
the war department issued an official
denial that American troops have been
engaged in action on the French front
and that 200 have been taken to the
base hospitals, wounded. The report
was published in the London Daily
News today. The committee added
that it was authorized by the war de-
partment to state that if any such in
formation should reach the department
it will Immediately be announced.
ualtieS," it was stated.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
LARGEST LIVING HIPPO
WITH GOLLMAR BROS,

The most expensive animal in any
zoo or circus menagerie is the hip
popotamus. The Gollmar Bros. circus,
which is billed to give two perform
ances in Watertown on Monday, Aug
ust 81, have the separate distinction
of having the largest and the young
est hippopotamus in captivity The
monster beast measures twelve feet in
length, weighs between nine and ten
thousand pounds, and may be seen
daily in the center of the Gollmar
Bros. menagerie tent. Mark your cal
endar and watch for the grand street
parade at II a. m.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
Drop Many Bombs on Venice.

Vienna, Aug. II. Four tons of
bombs were dropped by airplanes
Tuesday morning on the maritime ar
senal at Venice, causing a number of
confagrations, according to the Off
ciel statement of the Austrian war
Office.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
QUELL RIOT AT WHITE HOUSE
"kaiser Wilson" Banner Seized bv
Washington Police.

Washington, Aug. FIFTY police
reserves quelled riot around the
White House gates by seizing the
Kaiser Wilson" banners, holding the
crowd back and protecting the suf-
frage picketers who carried only color
standards. The women struggled bit
when Captain Fiather and an inspector
took their kaiser" banners and wad-
ded them up, but finally succumbed
gracefully. The mob chesred.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
Four French Ships Sunk.

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE weekly report
Of shipping losses gives one steamship
of more than 1000 tons and three of
smaller size as having been sunk in
the week ended August II, out of 1,01O
arrivals and 1,02S clearances at French
ports. Five French vessels were at
tackled unsuccessfully by submarines.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
KINGDOM GOULD TO FIGHT
New York Millionaire Certified for
Service I'm New Army.

New York, Aug. 17.-Kingdon Gould,
millionaire, whose announcement that
he would claim exemption caused
widespread comment, is certified as
available for draft to the national
army. He failed to press his exemp-
uon claim before his local board.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
More Loans to Allies.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Loans of $4O,-
100000 to Italy and $5,9OO,0OO to Bel
bringing the total thus far advanced
the allies up to $1,916, 100000.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
&. ]. L. BRANDEIS IN NEW ARMY
Millionaire Merchant at Omaha Certi.
fed by Exemption Board.

Omaha, Neb., Aug 17.-Ervine J. T..
Brandeis, young millionaire depart
ment store owner, who last winter mar
ried Miss Madeline Frank, daughter Of
a wealthy leather manufacturer of San
Francisco, was certified as a member
Of the draft army. He is twenty-one,
and did not claim exemption.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
Printers to Go to Scranton.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Aug. IL
Scranton, Pa, was awarded the 1918
convention of the International Typo
graphical union by unanimous vote.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
u. S. ARMY MAJOR KILLED
Officials Unable to Determine How Of
ficer Was Shot.

Annapolis Junction Md, Aug. IL
Major Billingslea, United States army
medical examiner at Camp Meade, was
found shot to death in his quarters.
Officials are investigating to deter
mine whether he was murdered or
committed suicide.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17
STRIKE AT KANSAS CITY ENDS
Officials of Street Car Company Ac-
cept Terms Men Approved,

cept Terms Men Approved.
Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE
strike of operating employees of the
Kansas City Railways company was
ended when officials of the company
agreed to accept settlement proposal
already voted upon favorably by the
men. The strike was declared August
8 and has completely tied up every
line in the city since that time.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-08-17

Smoke Ginger. &C cfKar
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
ROCHESTER,

james Blair of Burlington is in town
for short stay.
Mrs. c. j, Bush is caring for Mrs. Fred
Martin, who has bronchitis.
Milo Ball has severed his connection
with the John Trask store and John
Trask, jr., will take his place.
After spending short time with old
friends here, Joseph Bean has gone to
Canaan, n. H., where he has a position
with the Realty company.
Miss Margaret Trask has returned to
Mount Ida school in Newton, Mass.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Miss Erline Eaton and
Flynn Ford of Granville, Jan. 3. Mr..
and Mrs. Ford will live for the present
at the Ford home in Granville.
Edgar W. McWain, an old soldier and
resident OF town, died very suddenly
Monday evening, Jan. s. He had seemed
as well as usual, went to the postofiiee
and reached home and was reading his
mail when he died instantly. He was
in twenty battles and brave soldier.
Mr.. McWain was prominent in G. A. II.
circles and was commander of Col II. A.
Eaton post for many years. He is sur
viyed by one daughter, Mrs. Alva Davis
Of Marshfeld, and a sister, Mrs. Harriet
Wheeler of the same town. The de-
ceased was 70 years of age.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get at
the Cause and Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets. The pleasant. sugar.
coated tablets are taken for bad breath
by all who know them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets act gen.
tly but firmly on the bowels and liver,
stimulating them to natural action,
clearing the blood and gently purifying
the entire system. They do that which
dangerous calomel does without any OF
the bad after effects.
All the benefits of nasty. siclleniug,
gripping cathartics are derived from DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets without grip
ing. pain or any disagreeable effects.
DR.. F. NJ. Edwards discovered the
formula after seventeen years Of prac-
tice among patients afflicted with bowel
and liver complaint with the attendant
bad breath.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are pure
" a vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you viii know them b. their
olive color. Take one or two every
night for a week and note the effect
l0c and &c per box. All druggists
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15

Fultz claims that nearly all the men are
with him and that he thinks he can ac-
complish his object. Johnson claims
that he is not afraid of Fultz carrying
out his bluff, as there is small possibili-
ty of the players siding with the fra
ternity, when it comes to a show down.
johnson also says that Catcher Henry
of the Washingtons and few Others in
his class win either give up the fraterni-
ty or baseball.
Grover Alexander, pitcher on the Phil
adelphia Nationals staff, is among the
early hold-outs of the season. He sent
back his contract to the Philadelphia
headquarters unsigned and stated that he
thought his services were worth more
than was stipulated in the contract sent
him by the club management. Alexan-
der had one of the most successful sea
sons in his baseball career last year, and
with the prospects of his lettering in
his work during the coming campaign, he
thinks that he ought to receive raise.
Tug Tyler was a whole team in him
self against the Princeton Tigers at the
st. Monica's rink the other night, when
Dartmouth lined up against the Prince
ton seven. The Dartmouth captain and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
HANCOCK


Chares Stockwell and son of Randolph
and Floyd Perry of West Rochester have
been recent guests of Mrs. Lucy Perry,
Miss Phyllis Farr is improving from
her recent illness.
John LaJoy has been a recent visitor
at Thomas Combs
Mrs. Edward Buxton and daughter,
Margaret, have returned to their home
in Rochester, after spending a week at
the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Caro-
line Marsh.
Mrs. stephen Fessenden has returned
to her home in Boston.
Julius Church has gone to Bellows
Falls to visit his son. George, and fam
lily, after which he win go to Boston to
spend the winter.
A. l.. Miller was at home from Mont.
pelier for the week end
Carl Boyd was in South Royalton last
week on account of the illness of
friend.
Jerome French of Randolph recently
visited his brother, James French.
Miss Carrie Latin of Bridgeport, Conn,
is guest at A. l.. Miller's for the win
ter.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
TW0-CENT LAW UPHELD.
Judge Lands Decision Makes the Rate
Lower

/ Chicago Jan. l5.-Authority of the
state of Illinois TO fix railroad rates with.
in its own borders was upheld Saturday
in United States district court, when
Judge Lands dismissed, for want of
equity, the petition of % railroad COM
Tanies asking an Injunction against the
enforcement of the two-cent a mile pas
senger rate, The railroads announced
they would appeal the case to the United
States supreme court. The ruling of the
higher court viii directly affect ten other
states where two-cent passenger rates are
now in effect. In deciding the case,
Judge lands said:
1T is my opinion and conclusion that
there is no earthly power. no possible
power in the interstate commerce com.
mission. under the guise of relieving st.
Louis and keokuk OF discrimination. to
repeal the Illinois two-ccnt fare law"
committee of seven railroad attor.
neys and passenger traffic managers left
for Washington Saturday to apply to
the interstate commerce commission for
a suspension Of the order requiring the
railroads to put into effect to-day the
new tariff of "a cents mile pending the
outcome of the appeal of the railroads.
In order to obtain suspension of the
order before to-day, the committee
planned to ask the commission to sit
Sunday and hear its petition.
AS result of Judge lands decision,
the railroads are lett in a peculiar posi-.
ton. The Interstate commerce commits
sion has ordered 81 cent rate, while
the state legislature has decreed that
two-cent rate shall be charged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
OR1NGE

The regular meeting of Orange grange
will be held Jan. 10. George Flint of
Randolph will install the newly elected
officers at this meeting. The program
will be as follows: Recitation, Minnie
Clarke, reading, Mrs. Lillian Richardson;
music. Mrs. John Tucker; recitation,
Lena Philbrick; reading. Mrs. John En-
erson; story, Frank Haynes; discussion,
"Whose duty is it to build the fire in
the morning. husband OF wife," Frank
HAYNES. William Chamberlin, Warren
Morehouse, Mrs. William Chamberlin,
Mrs. Morehouse and Mrs. Royal Flan-
ders. also all other married brothers and
sisters present. All members are cordial
w invited to attend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
SOUTH CABOT

James Bouldry of Marshfield was in
the place Wednesday on business.
Carl Bennett of Cabot Plains was at
+. NJ. Putnam's one day the first of last
week.
r. S. Hawkins is working in Hsrdwick
for Charles Utley, instead of in Montpel-
Ter, as stated in the last items from
South Cabot.
Ernest Tanner of Marshfeld was in
the place Thursday on business.
The mercury registered % below zero
here Friday morning.
c. n. Plumley went to Danville Friday
to be gone for few days.
Alice Clark is working in Montpelier
for a while.
Frank Garfield of Marshfeld was here
one day last week.
Amy Cameron spent Sunday at her
home in NIsrshaeld.
Gilbert Needham went to Danville Fri.
day.
Rozie Darling returned from Marsh
field Friday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15

ern half of the cotton belt. The average
yield in eastern North Carolina is about
20 bushels, although many fields produce
35 bushels or more to the acre.
Climate plays an important part in
yields and the oil content of the seed
Considerable differences occur in the oil
content OF soy beans grown in different
localities. The same variety grown in
Mississippi and Ohio, for example. yield
ed respectively 25.4 per cent and l7.5 per
cent Of oil. The soy bean lends itself
readily TO Improvement by breeding, and
experiments indicate the possibility of
securing varieties of high oil content by
selection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-01-15
BETHEL

Mrs. T.. L. Messer of Keene, N. H., died
at hospital in Roxbury, Mass, last Fri
day. She is survived by her husband and
an infant daughter. The funeral at
| Keene this afternoon was attended by
Francis J. Sargent and Mrs. John Hinck-
ley of this village. The deceased was
Elizabeth Lyman of Royalton and is well
remembered here as a student at Whit.
comb high school and graduate in 1903.
Nearly 20 years ago she married Il. l..
Messer, nephew of Mrs. j. G. Sargent,
and IL years ago went with him to
Keene, where he is in business. Their
only son died three years ago.
The Whitcomb high school seniors con
Quoted food sale Saturday afternoon
from which there was profit of about
$l3
The annual meeting and rollcall of the
Congregational church was held last Fri
day evening when the following officers
were elected: Clerk, Mrs. G. NJ. Miller;
treasurer, Miss Julia Miller; business
committee, +. p. Fisher, DR.. +. A. Ed
mlnds, Mrs. G. M. Miller; auditor, G. w.
Merrill superintendent of Sunday school,
Rev. +. r. Dixon; assistant, Miss Char
lotte Fisher; superintendent of cradle
roll, Mrs. w. l.. Fish; superintendent of
home department, Mrs. G. w. Merrill;
chorister, Mrs. r. M. Chase; assistant,
J. A. Graham; ushers, Albert Minner,
Francis Sargent.
Dist. Supt. f. W. Sharp of Brattleboro
held service yesterday morning at the
'Lympus Methodist church and went to
Montpelier for the evening service.
Sabin Jordan has been home from his
work in Barre.
Randolph people here on business Sat
urday included j. w. Atwood, Miss Caro-
Ign Wright and Mrs. Fred Bennett.