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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
PREPARATIONS FOR
NATIONAL ARMY

Washington, July o5.-Preparations for
actual mobilization of the national army
went ahead here to-day, while the local
selection boards in many parts of the
country began summuning for cxaniina-
ton the men who will compose the force.
There are numerous details to be worked
out before those summoned can be actually
transferred to the military establishment
and be sent to their training cantonments.
1t is believed now, however, that Il con-
siderable number will have been finally
selected and will be awaiting the call tc
the colors before August 1. The entir'
force will be ready, with the exception
of probably of few disputed cases. by
the time the ID cantonmcnts are ready
early in September.
Provost Marshal General Crowder
under whose jurisdiction the selective
draft men will remain until they are
transferred to the books of the adju-
tant general as soldiers. pointed out to-
day that the local boards actually are
selection, not exemption. boards. Their
primary purpose. he said. was to select
from registered men those qualified for
military service. The men they turn
away after examination will be re-
jected, rather than exempted. because
of ply steal disability or dependents
The exemption boards proper are the
district boards, which have power to say
whether the work man is doing at home
will be more important to the government
than his services as a soldier.
Information reaching Washington indi-
Gates that the selection boards are taking
the view of their work that makes that
name fitting for them. They are bent on
finding men for the army in the shortest
possible time. When they certify any
man to the higher boards as held for serv-
ice. the man becomes a soldier and sub
ject to soldier law.
The quotas from the various. districts
probably will be assembled first at their
district headquarters when the call comes
Whether they will be turned over to an
army officer there and taken to their can
tonment or whether one of their number
will he placed in charge to conduct them
to the cantonment has not been decided.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
PAYS TRIBUTE TO BAILEY
Governor Graham Accepts Secretary Of
States Resignation to Take Eff
feet August II.

Montpelier, July Ex-Governor Graham
sent to-day a letter to Secretary of State
Guy w. Bailey of Essex Junction accept
ton as a State official and extending
him good wishes in his new position.
The letter is as follows:
Honorable Guy w. Bailey. Secretary of
State,
Essex Junction. VT.
my dear Mr.. Secretary:
II have your letter enclosing your resig-
nation as secretary of state to take effect
at the close Of business. August 81.
1T is with great regret that l accept 1t.
For more than eight years / have been
associated with you as one of the execu-
tive officers of the State. and ! therefore
know what your retirement from Office
means to the people. Your service has
been at all times untiring. painstaking
and efficient in the highest degree. Your
views on the questions you have been
called to pass upon have always been
broad and liberal 1t will be extremely
difficult for anyone to fill the place you
have made.
I'm behalf Of the people of Vermont i
extend to you. Mr.. Secretary. the thanks
and good wishes Of the State, knowing
that in your new Office you will continue
to render the splendid service YOU have
rendered Vermont.
with my best wishes to you in your
new position. permit me to remain
Yours very truly.
(Signed) "HORACE F. GRAHAM,
Governor"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
RUSSIANS CONTINUE
IN WILD RETREAT.
Leave Virtually Free Road Open
for Enemy's Advance
in Galicia.
KAISER A SPECTATOR.
Only mt One Point from ysnltic to Black
Sea Do the Russians Snow Their
Old Fighting Spirit.

Even the actual entry Of women SOL
diers into battle on the eastern front
has been insufficient to Undue the
ranks of the recalcitrant Russians
with patriotism They are still de-
serting in large numbers in Galicia
leaving a virtually free road open for
fresh advances by the Germans and
Austro- -Hungarians.
From the Baltic to the Black sea
only at one point along the long line
in the southern Carpathians-have the
Russians risen to the occasion and
shown some of their old fighting spirit,
Here, fighting shoulder to shoulder
with their Roumanian allies. they have
attacked and captured several villages
from the Germans and broken the
heavily fortified Teuton line on a whole
front.
In Galicia the precipitate retreat of
the Russians continues almost every
where from the Carpathian foothills
to the region around Tarnopol. the gov
ernment apparently not yet having had
time to put in force it's strong repres-
sive measures which NJ. Kerensky. the
head of the government has promised
to apply in order to stay the debacle.
Nadvorna, in the fringe of the foothills.
Stanislau and Tarnopol and numerous
smaller towns have been taken by the
Teutons. who are now approaching the
important railroad junction of Buczacz.
which lies some 80 miles east of Halicz.
The German Emperor was an observer of
the battle on the Sereth front and saw his
men put down the only effort Of moment
that was made to hold them back--an at
tack by the Russians between Tarnopol
and Trembowla.
Since the penetration Of the German
lines on a wide front near Krevo, in
which the "commond Of DEATH COM
posed OF women, took a notable part
despite which large numbers of the Rus
slams ANONYMOUSLY retreated to their old
positions without even the vestige OF
harassment by the enemy-the Russians
have not stirred from their trenches again
to face the foe.
The hostilties on the Aisne front, where
for weeks the Germans have wasted men
by hundreds in Intellectual attempts ia
break through General Petain's front have
ceased and only artillery duels are now in
progress. Early Wednesday morning wit
messed one of tho last attempts of the
Crown Prince to gain his objective. This
was on the California plateau. where an
attack was completely repulsed.
The Germans have been successful in
winning 200 yards of trenches from the
British east of Monchy-le-Preux, which
they had bombarded violently for several
days past. In the capture Of the position
the enemy again resorted to the use of
liquid fire. Along the front in northern
Belgium the heavy artillery duel contin-
ues. but as yet there has been no sign OF
either the British or the Germans starting
an infantry attack. British airmen have
bombed and caused severe damage to the
lGerman-submarine base at Zeebrugge and
also to the town of Bruges.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
STATE TROOPS IN
FEDERAL Stn,;;;c;'s2 siii ;;;'2
Most of National Guard Now
Part of the United States
Army.
ALL TO BE DRAFTED AUG. 5.
From That Day on State Troops May
He Used for Any Duty That Presi-
dent Wilson May Direct.

Washington, July 25.-The entire Ma
tional Guard of the country with the
exception of troops from California and
the southwestern States was in the federal
service tonight under President Wilson ;
call.
The Remaining units will be brought in
August 5, OH which day the whole force
Of probably 100000 men will be drafted into
the army of the United States and will
lose it's status as militia. From that day
on, the State troops can be used for any
duty the President may direct and will be
subject to no limitations that do not also
apnly to the regular army.
The first increment Of the Guard was
called out ten days ago. Those called
to-day in the second increment en-
brace New England, middle western
and northwestern States and several
southern States Probably more than
100000 men went on the federal pay
roll New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio
troops and those from several others
States were in the first increment.
With liberalization of the entire
force complete after August 8, the
| ranks of all regiments will then be
filled up to full war strength with men
from the selective draft lists.
There have been many things to in
dictate that Guard regiments. which are
now fairly we'll equipped and which
had the benefit of the border mobiliza-
tion. will not be held long at the divi-
sional training camps If transporta-
tion Is available, the best of the State
troops may be hurried to France at
once. stopping only for final outfit
ting before they sail. The intensive in
struction to fit them for trench war
fare will be given at the American
training camps in France where Gen.
eral Pershing's regulars already are
at work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
CANADA TO BORROW
$100,O00,0O0 IN u. S,
This Is to Offset in Part Heavy Trade
Balance against Her.

Washington, July 25.-Canada is to
borrow $100,000.000 in the United States
to offset In part in the heavy trade bal
ance against her in this country. The
loan will run for two years, bear inter-
est at the rate Of approximately six per
cent and will be made by a syndicate
of New York bankers.
Negotiations for the loan have been
proceeding for some time past. The
final step-approval by the American
government-was announced to-day by
Secretary McAdoo in a statement say
ing that he had so notified Sir Thomas
White. Canadian minister of finance, at
a recent conference.
One of the reasons why the treasury
itself is not making the loan is that
such a credit would have to be made
in that case indirectly through Great
Britain. Another reason Is that heavy
demands already have been made and
are in prospect upon the $4,000, 600, 900
authorized by Congress as a loan to the
allies. A third reason Is said to be
that the injection at this time Of a
800, 100000 bond issue into the domes-
tic financial situation would not in any
way disturb the governments plans for
it's war financing in which there is for
the moment a lull.
Approval by Secretary McAdoo of
the Canadian loan marks a departure
from the previous policy of keeping
the American money markets free from
the bond offerings of other belligerents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
FIRST u. s. FIGHTING
MAN BURIED ABROAD

Washington, July 25.-An official de-
spatch from Paris made public tonight
announced that Luis Reinbardt blue
Jacket. was the first American sailor
or soldier to be buried abroad during
the war with Germany.
"As a matter of historical interest"
said the message. written by Lieut.. Com
mander Sayle, attache of the American
embassy, Il desire to place on record
that the first enlisted man belonging to
the armed forces of the United states
inferred in French soil during the pres
ent war was Luis Reinbardt. seaman.
second class"
Renbardt was lost overheard from his
ship at a French port. His body, recov-
cred four days later, was buried with
military honors in a little village grave
yard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
THIRD CASE IN BARRE.
Special Officers Seek to Enforce Rexu-
IntiOn-NO Change in Montpelier.

Montpelier July 25.-The polio situation
in Montpelier remains practically un-
changed. although the authorities have
one case under observation. which they
are not ready to announce as being the
disease. DR.. Lindsay, health officer, states
that Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Meader and
child were given permission to go to New
port by the local authorities and by the
Newport health officer. A complaint was
made yesterday about the matter. it not
being known they had secured permission.
A third case Of infantile paralysis has
been discovered in Barre. Special police
officers In Barre are endeavoring to see
that the quarantine regulations are being
complied with. especially the provision
making 1t imperative that children be kept
on their home premises,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
21 Ships, Over 1,6OO
Tons Each, Are Sunk

London. July 25.-Twenty- British
vessels of more than 1,60O tons each
and three of less than 1000 tons each
were sunk last week by mines or sub
marines, according to the weekly ad-
miralty report on shipping losses.
One fishing vessel was also lost.
The admralty's statement follows:
arrivals. 2,791; sailings. 2.N1.
British merchantmen sunk by fire
or submarine over 1000 tons. including
two previously, 2l; under 1000 tons
three.
british merchant vessels unsuccess-
fully attacked, including three pre-
viously, 10.
British fishing vessels sunk, one"
The announcement of the British ad-
miralty given above shows an increase
of seven vessels of more than 1.6o0 tons
sent to the bottom, as compared with
the report of the previous week. when
Il were sunk. In the smaller category
the loss is cne less than that given
in the report of the previous week,
while there was a falling off by seven
in the number of fishing vessels sunk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
JAPAN REASSERTING HER
FRIENDSHIP FOR u. S.
Manifestation IL during Admiral
knights Visit to Toxic.

Toxic, Saturday. July 25.-The visit to
Toxic Of Admiral Knight. commander of
the American Aslatic squadron to express
the thanks Of the United States to Japan
for sending home on Japanese warship
the body of George w. Guthrie. the late
American ambassador. is being made the
occasion Of manifestations of Japans
friendship for America. Admiral Knight,
nine Of his officers and Lieut.. Commander
Horne, naval attache to the American en-
bassy, were received by Emperor Yoshi-
hito at the palace to-day. They were pre-
sented by George Post Wheeler. American
charge d'affairs. In response to the ad-
miral's message conveying the thanks Of
the American people. the Emperor paid a
tribute to Mr.. Guthrie's memory and ex-
tended a cordial welcome to the visitors
He presided at luncheon in honor of the
Americans. Many prominent persons. in
Guiding members of the cabinet were
present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
NO SLACKERS, THESE.
Rabbi and Cabot Farmer. Drafted,
File Application for First Papers.

Montpelier, July 25.-Included in list
OF over dozen Applicants who were
granted their first citizenship papers at
session of naturalization court held in
the federal building here to-day by Clerk
Fred s. Piatt of the United States dis
trict court were Jewish rabbi and a
Cabot farmer who have been drafted and
must appear for examination.
Several aliens applied for the second
papers, Most of the applicants were ma
tives of Italy or Great Britain. Clerk
Platt will hold a session OF the court in
Barre to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
FAMOUS "GLASS BOWL"
WILL BE PRESERVED
Held All the Draft Numbers Drawn nj
Washington.

Philadelphia. July 25.-The glass bowl
from which the 105OO capsules containing
the national army numbers were drawn in
Washington last Friday is to be added to
historic collections at Independence hail.
While the draft bowl Is not the property
of the government. but belongs to Charles
r. Morris, clerk IN provost Marshal
General Crowder's Office. a telegram was
received by Mayor Smith yesterday from
General Crowder that Mr.. Morris is will
ing to donate the bowl for deposit in Inde-
pendence hall"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
DRIVE HALTED.
Conducted with Great Success, Recruit
Ing Party IL Recalled.

St. Albans. July 25.-The drive for re-
cruits for the First Vermont Regiment.
which has been conducted with great sue
cess for a few weeks, was called to a
halt Monday evening by a telephone
communication to Capt. Charles T.. Pell
from Col. Fred B. Thomas at Fort Ethan
Allen, stating that the Vermont regiment
was nearly full now and with those who
will be taken on from the reserve will
have it's required quota of 2,O02 men,
Those who had charge of the recruiting
drive were Captain Pell of Company b.
Capt. John #. Sullivan of Company c.
Sergt c. l.. Locklin, Corp. r. c. Ryan
Corp A. w. Davis, Corp. c. II. Smith
and Private Lord.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
100000 GALLONS OF
GASOLINE DESTROYED

Philadelphia. July 25,-Firc. which
started in the plant of the Atlantic Re-
fning company here at midnight last
night and was brought under control after
destroying ten stills with 4CO,C0 gallons of
gasoline, spread suddefly to-day and
caused twelve other gasoline stills and two
naphtha tanks to explode Nine men were
injured in the explosion. and surrounding
property narrowly escaped being de-
stroyed by the flames. The total loss is
estimated at sa5Q.0OQ- ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
SWIFT.SCRANTON WEDDING
Bride II the Daughter of Former Presi-
dent Of Lncknvanna Iron & Steel Co.

dent Of Lacknwanna Iron & Steel Co.
vergennes, July 25.-Cornelia Walker
Scranton and Samuel Sedgwick Swift
were married this afternoon at
four o'clock at st. Paul's Church,
the rector. the Rev. J. Elmer Mckee. per-
forming the ceremony. The matrons or
honor were the two sisters of the bride,
Mrs. L. c. Henry and Mrs. Beverly Chew.
and the best man was DR.. Schuyler Pull
ford. The ushers were Joseph II. Scran-
ton, Beverly Chew, L.. c. Henry and j. 5.
Henry.
The bride wore white satin with court
train and tulle veil. The matrons Of honor
wore apricot colored charmeuse with hats
to match and carried large punches of
ward roses.
The church was decorated by the florist,
eters Of Burlington, with palms and white
. lilies. On account of the recent serious
illness of the brides mother no cards
were issued and the wedding was very
quiet one.
The bride Is the youngest daughter of
Colonel and Mrs Walter Scranton. Colonel
Scranton was formerly president of the
Lackawanna Iron G. Steel company and
other large steel and iron corporations
The brides paternal grandfather. the late
Joseph II. Scranton was one of the found
ers of Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Scranton is the
daughter of the late Hon. Frederick II
Woodbridge, who for several years repre-
sented this district in Congress.
On the maternal side the bride is the
great, great-granddauehter of Enoch
Woodbridge. who settled in Vergennes in
1871 and soon after was elected judge OF
the supreme court and for seven years was
chnef justice.
The groom is the son of the late George
Swift, member of prominent family
In Detroit. Mich, originally from Middle
bury Among those from away who were
present at the marriage were Joseph III
Scranton, a sergeant in the LIST Louisiana
. regiment of the National Guard. Mr.. and
' Mrs. l.. c. Henry of Orange, n. j., Mr.
and Mrs. Beverly Chew of Geneva. N. Y.
DR.. Schuyler Pulford of Detroit Mich.
and !. S. Henry of Orange, N. j.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
ANNOUNCES HEARINGS.
Commissioncr OF Industries simOnds
Is.ues schedule to Begin August u.

Montpelier, July 2S.-Commissioner of
Industries Simonds announces the fol-
lowing dates for hearings; August 6,
Bellows Falls; August 7. Brattleboro;
August 8. Bennington: August ., Poult-
ney; August TO- Burlington. Charles F.
white VS. Bee Hive & Travellers Ins. Co
August 1s Jeffersonvlle; August "A. Mont
pelier and Mortified; August Is, st. Johns
bury.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26
CANCEL CONVENTION.
Superintendent Announces Universal-
lists Gathering Is Postponed.

st. Albans. July 25.-The Rev. George
+. Fortier, superintendent of the Univcr-
salist Churches in this State and the
Province OF Quebec, has issued a notice
stating that on the advice of the State
board of health the S5th State convention.
which was to have been held in Barre
August 2-So. has been indefinitely post
poned owing to the epidemic of infantile
paralysis.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-07-26

a gooo many people wll move" this
sprIng-as always. And, as always. they
will be influenced In selecting the new
homes. by tha classi6ed ada.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-05
DONOGHUE HEIR
STARTS WILL FIGHT

Alleging that other heirs brought
undue influences to bear upon her
father at the time he was drawing his
will in September 1910, Mrs. Nora
G.. Garland wife of Joe Garland, Deer
Park farmers, today filed bill in
the Circuit Court to have the will
set aside naming Henry Donoghue
and other heirs as defendants. II. NJ.
Kelly and l.. w. Brewer are her sol
ictors.
At the time of his death Mr. Don.
oghue, who was one Of Waltham town.
ships wealthiest farmers left property
worth approximately 100000. To
Mrs. Garland the complainant and to
Mary Garland, sister, only small
funds were left The first Mrs. Gar.
land was given earnings from $500
at per cent interest and her sister,
Mrs Mary Garland the same revenue
from a $4,000 trust fund, The resi-
due is given to the widow during her
life and then reverts to the three
brothers. Henry, James and John
Donoghue AT the death of the two
sisters the trust fund falls to their
children.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-05
RED CROSS |NNEW
ROOMS THURSDAY
OTTAWA CHAPTERS, UNITED UN.
DER ONE PRINCIPLE DEPART.
MENT, OPEN HEADQUARTERS
IN ClAPPER & WERNER HALL.

The new working headquarters at
Clapper & Verner's hall. of the Otta-
wa branch of the American Red Cross
will be formally opened tomorrow af-
! ternoon at o'clock The committee
I in charge have worked faithfully and
/ well and complete arrangements have
been made for working in all divisions
with a view Of increased efficiency
| The importance of the work Is such
that all women interested in Red
Cross work are urged to register and
start working so that Ottawa's part
of this work shall be successfully car.
ried out.
II is proposed that the headquarters
Shall be kept open during the week
| and committees will be assigned su-
peryis'on of each days work II is
intended to mobilize all available
knilters. garment workers, etc, of the
work can be started Immediately.
Desperate need will exist among the
soldiers in France this winter, and
with the spirit of hearty cooperation
/ that now exists among the women OF
/ Ottawa, ii is expected, that as usual,
/ this chapter will meet the requests
! n ,tn tp
! quota Of work New and complete
/ Instructions have been issued to all
i branches and each and every one have
/ pledged themselves to work tirelessly
in all departments. They realize
that the efficiency. of the soldiers will
be greatly increased if they can have
these warm knitted garments. No
soldier can give good service if he is
numb with cold and last winter broke
records for cold and misery among the
soldiers of France
Every woman in the city of Ottawa
and vicinity is earnestly urged to be
present at this meeting tomorrow af-
with Red Cross work or not Come
and do yur bit" The work will be
explained by Chairman Richardson
and working committees assigned to
all departments. The rooms are large
well lighted and heated, easy of ac
cess, and centrally located Show
: your interest by giving your presence
at the meeting tomorrow. This Is
the time for honest, sincere cooper
alton The field Is so vast, the neeC
so great, the suffering so appalling
that there must come to every Amer
lean heart sense of gratitude thai
in this worldwide tragedy our Amer
lean Red Cross is permitted to lent
It's aid to our soldiers and our fellow
nations, and the women of Otlaw;
are doing and going to "do their bit.