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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06
RUSSIAN PEACE MOVE MAY
END in FAILURE TO AGREE
IN RAID
ON GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON, Dec. 6.-Seven
persons were killed and 81 in
jured in the air raid, Chancellor
Bonar Law announced today in
the House of Commons. OF the
victims three were killed and 10
injured in London.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06

Barker District Institute post
poned. There will not be Dis
trict Institute at Junior, Dec. 8,
on account of scarlet fever
quarantine.
Marvin L. Gall, Pres.
Audra A. Gall, Sec.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06

w ASHlNGION, Dec. GA
Joint resolution drafted in ac-
cordance with the views of Pres-i
dent Wilson and the State De-
partment declaring a Estate OF
war exists" and ito have exist
ed" since noon today between
the United States and the Aus
tro-Hungarian government and
directing employment of the en-
tire naval and military forces to
carry on war against that gov
eminent was introduced today
by Chairman Flood of the House
Foreign Affairs Committee. The
text Of the war resolution fol-
lows:
"Whereas, the imperial and
royal Austro- Hungarian govern
ment has shown its hostility to
the governmnt and the people
Of the United States by serving
diplomatic relations and has
formally adhered to the ruthless
policy of Submarine warfare
adapted by its ally, the imperial
German government, with which
the United States is at war and
has given to its ally every sup
port and aid on both land and
sea in the prosecution of war
against the government and peo-
pie of the United States OF
America, therefore be it.
Resolved, by the Senate and
House States of America in Con-
gress assembled that a state of
war be and is hereby declared
to exist and to have existed since
noon Of the 9Th day of December,
1917, between the United Safes
of America and the Imperial and
Royal Austro-Hugarian govern
ment and that the President be
and he is hereby authorized and
directed to empty the enire naval
and military forces of the United
States and the resources Of the
government to carry on war
against the Imperial and Royal
Austro-Hungarian government
and to bring the conflict to a
successful termination all the
resources Of the country are
hereby pledged by the Congress
of the United States
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06
War Resolution Drafted in Accord
With Views of President Wilson
Presented to Congress
TO BE PUT BEFORE THE
HOUSE FRIDAY

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.
Postponement of the Austrian
war declaration by Congress I'M
til next week appeared probable
today after conferences between
Chairmen of tie Senate and
House Foreign Committees.
Chairman Flood of the House
Committee said he hoped to get
the resolution before the House
tomorrow but postponed until
Friday appeared propbable AID
in such an event it was not be-
lieved that the Senate could act
before week unisss simultaneous
considerations in both houses
could be arranged.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06

In an interesting and well
played game of foot ball, despite
the score, the all-starts triumph
ed over West Belington Clio.
The game was one of the
features of the big Thanksgiv-
ing day rally and the proceeds
which went to the Red Cross
Society. The crowd was large
considering the bad weather.
CAPTAIN Hill Of the West side
won the toss and captain Rohr-
bough received. The scoring
started few minutes after the
refreee whistle sounded, when
Rohrabough of the East side,
hurled q pass 30 yds. to S. Yoak,
who raced 40 yds. for a touch
down. T. Rohrabugh kicked
goal.
The All-Stars or the East side
received ball, and after some
of the best open field running of
season staged by the Right
Brothers and the line smashing
by Rohrabough the ball was put
in the western territory. Here
the Westerns held. T. Rohra-
bough punted over the back and
Hankey the fast and hard HIT
ing Right end laid the man low
| without a foot gone
The second touchdown came
in the second period when Rohra-
bough, made another much fear
ed pass by the Westerns, to the
ever ready Yoak, Rohrabough
kicked goal.
This the first half ended 14-0.
| in favor of the East side.
The second half began with
Rohrabough kicking for the ALI
Stars. The Westerns fumbled
and Hankey scored. The third
march for touchdown was
under way, T. Rohrabough and
B. Right doing most of the work.
! T. Rohrabough made the final
plunge that carried the ball
over. He then kicked goal.
The fourth quarter was the
West sides as they forced the
All-Sars back to defend from
behind their own goal line twice.
CAPTAIN Hill got away with the
only pass completed by his team,
and was only stopped by the
"heet-footed" Hankey.
Click, the star halfback of the
West side, strengthened his team
wonderfully in the last quarter.
Wares tackling was great
feature. Stoneking, Kenzie and
Gamer were always in the game,
their work on defense being
especially good. Fischer played
"a star game until he was injured.
East side or All-Stars, FL.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06

EaSC SlQe OF All-OLdTS, I'll
West side, 0.
Hankey-R. E.
Haller-R. T. .zA
O'Brien-R. G. ~sT'~
Woodford-C.
PARISH. G..
Shinn-L. T.
S. Yoak-T. E.
G. Right, "a.
B. RightL-.H.
D. Rohrabough-F.
T. Rohrabough-Cap.-R H.
The lineup follows:
Hill-Capt.-Fischer
Kittle
Gamer
Kenzie
EOner
Werner
Summers
Stoneking
Ware
Simmons
Click
Touchdowas Yoak, 2 :Rohra-
Dough. Goal from Touchdowns
Rohrabough, 3.
Refree-Boyles, w. V. u.
Umpire Shepherd, w. V. w.
c.
Head Linesman Thornhill,
W.. U. v.
Timekeeper Shinn, w. ".
w. G.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-12-06
EAST SIDE ALL STARS WIN

In an interesting and well
played game of foot ball, despite
the score, the all-starts triumph
ed over West Belington Clio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
PLAN FOOD CAMPAIGN.
Eight Caledonia County Towns Were
Represented.

st. Johnsbury, Oct, 2.-At the call o.
Rev. George A. Martin, member from
Caledonia county of the state conser
walton commission, meeting was held
in the armory yesterday for the pur'
pose of organizing this county for food
conservation. The campaign from Octo.
Der 2l to 2S, was outlined. Eight towns
of the county sent representatives
Luncheon was served by the Commercial
club. Mr.. Martin presided and A. S.
Stone was elected Secretary.
James p. Taylor of Burlington ex.
planned in detail the scheme of the
campaign. Other speakers were Frank
H. Brooks of this town, Mrs II. 4.
Folsom of LyndonviIle, Rev. +. w. Sturt-
evant of Burke, DR.. E. d. Grint and
County Agent L. A. Wood of st. Johns
bury. The working committee consisted
of a person from each town in this coun-
ty. 1t was appointed and will co. operate
with the woman's committee of which
Mrs. H. Il. Folsom is the county chair
man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
MORE GERMAN
CITIES ATTACKED
French Aviators Bombed Frankfort
Stuttgart, Treves and CO.
blenz.

Paris, Oct. 2.-The German cities oi
Frankfort on. Main, Stuttgart, Treves
and Coblenz were bombarded last night
| by French aviators in retaliation for
German aerial attacks on French cities
The Germans last night made a new
aerial attack on the town of Dunkirk
The bombardment was very violent, caus-
ing serious material damage, it is re-
ported There were numerous victims
among the civilian population, the state
ment says. 1t was in reprisal for the
bombardments of Dunkirk and BarDe-
Luc that the French threw air bombs on
German towns.
The statement says that 1900 pounds
of explosives were thrown on military
buildings in Roulers and $4,000 pounds
OH railway stations at Metz Sur Woippy
and elsewhere, including munitions de-
pots at Longeau farm, where a violent
explosion was observed Two German
airplanes were brought down yesterday
the statement says, and four Others
were compelled to land in disabled
condition.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
WOULD BE DISASTER.
Worse Than Defeat to Have Her Loar
Fail.

Toledo, O., Oct. 2.--Speaking to sew.
eral thousand citizens in Memorial hall
here last night in opening the Liberty
Loan campaign in this district, See
McAdoo declared that the failure OF a
single issue of government bonds would
be worse for America than disaster
upon the field of battle.
I'VE must never let that happen" he
said.
"a few days ago | read the following
manifesto issued in Berlin by the league
of German municipalities:
If money talks, the president of the
United States may learn by Oct. Is,
when the subscription lists close, that
echo of the new war fund given by
German people will have drowned
completely the clamor of unending
protests which his reply to the pope has
given stimulus
Let us meet that challenge by a
subscription to our second Liberty Loan
on the 9th day of October, nine days
after the close of the German loan, which
will make clear to the German military
despotism that the American people
stand solidly behind their president and
support unequivocally the purpose OF
this war"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
ARTILLERY FIGHTING
Is VERY HEAVY
1t Is in Progress All Along the Aisne
Front the Paris War Office
States

Paris, Oct Heavy artillery fighting
is in progress all along the Aisne front,
especially in the Croanne sector. Two
German attacks were repulsed by the
French last night, the official statement
said to-day.
The official statement issued last night
said:
"On the Aisne front there were quite
spirited artillery actions in the sectors
of LaffauX and Allies and in the region
between the Miette and the Aisne North
of Braye-en- -Laonnois one of our detach-
ments, composed of an officer and II
men, carried out a surprise attack on an
enemy trench and brought back without
having suffered any loss, Is prisoners
"On the right bank of the Meuse, after
a violent bombardment, the Germans de-
livered an attack between the Bois lie
Chaume and Bezonvaux. A stubborn en-
gagement ensued in our advanced ele-
ments, which the enemy had succeeded in
entering, and ended to our advantage.
Our line was completely re-established
and we took about 10 prisoners
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
TO EMPOWER PRESIDENT
To Act with Full Authority During the
Recess of Congress.

Washington, d. C., Oct. after a cal
at the White House yesterday, Senator
Lewis said he would propose the passage
Of bill giving the president full power
to do anything during the Forthcoming
recess OF Congress that may be called foI
by any sudden emergency.
81 told the president" said the senator
that we could get the war revenue bill
passed finally this week, pass the sol
diers' insurance bill next week, and ad
journ by the end of the following week
The president is anxious that the insur-
ance bill pass, that the families of the
soldiers can have security and the sol
diers have peace of mind.
II think it would be wisdom for Con
gress to pass law giving the president
full power to do anything in the recess
of Congress that may be called for by
any sudden emergency, whether from in
ternational complications or home price
fixing of commodities for war necessity
This would prevent calling Congress be-
fore the regular December meeting and
also give immediate legality to any ac-
tion, however unexpected
The president expressed himself as
deeply apprecatiye of the generous
course of Congress toward him, particu
larly in its refusal to hamper him in
any way in any of his executive func-
tions or of intruding party opposition or
personal politics against necessary meas
lres. The president is satisfied with our
war situation and our readiness for ac-
lion, and has full confidence in American
success"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
IS OUT OF DANGER.
D. J. McDermott Who Was Shot at
Newport Last Week.

Newport, Oct. I'D. J. McDermott, the
immigration officer, who was shot and
seriously wounded last week by de.
tanned immigrant from Quebec, was able
to be moved from the home of Sidney
Davis, where he was taken at the time
of the shooting to his own house on
Sunday. Mr.. McDermott is now con-
sidered out of danger and hopes are en-
tertained of his rapid recovery. The
body of the murdered policeman, j. p.
Monogue, has been taken in charge by
his brother from Cohoes, n. Y, and
sent to that place The funeral was
held Sunday. A large number of the
townspeople marched in body to the
undertaking rooms Of C. L. Stay and es-
corted the body te the midnight train
A subscription was raised through the
efforts of Sidney Davis, to defray the ex-
penses of the burial. Mr.. Monogue had
earned the respect and esteem Of all
through strict enforcement of the law.
He was an especial favorite with the
children whose rights he looked after
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
SISTERS KILLED BY TRAIN.
Mrs. Ada Lewis and Mrs. Clara Smith
at Nashua, NJ H.

Nashua, n. H. Oct Mrs. Ada Lewis
of 40 Arlington street, wife of Frank T
Lewis of the board OF public works, and
her sister. Mrs. Clara Smith of II Cot
tage street, wife of Herman Smith, were
killed at the Crown street crossing last
night by the 5:07 train from Boston.
The women were returning from a
visit to the family of DR.. Harold NJ. Lew
is, son of Mrs. Lewis, in Hudson, in a
buggy drawn by small black horse
owned and driven by Mrs. Smith.
The locomotive struck the team be-
tween the horse and buggy, throwing the
sisters out. Their skulls were fractured
and both died before the ambulance ar
rived. The horse was killed and the
buggy demolished Mrs. Smiths dog
saved himself by jumping.
The women had driven upon the tracks,
as the gates were up because some rail-
road men said they would not work. The
women evidently did not see the train.
Medical Referee Benjamin G. Moran
will make an investigation.
Ms Lewis leaves another son, Guy
Lewis The sisters are survived by three
Others, Mrs. Frank +. Lapham, Mrs. C.
Leonard Elliott and Mrs. Eugene w.
Dunklee of this city; two brothers, ont
Of town, and their mother, Mrs. Mary
Scott of Hancock, \. II.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
BAR NEAR BEER
And Nearly All Soft Drinks Taboo at
Aver.

Aver, Mass, Oct 2.--Near- beer and
nearly all soft drinks were barred from
Camp Devens by a general order issued
yesterday by Maj. Gen. Harry F. Hodges,
commander of the National army can
tonment. The order notified the post
exchanges that they viii be allowed to
sell only milk, buttermilk, grape juice,
root beer and orangeade No reason for
the action was given in the order but
staff officers said that the military
authorities here are determined to pre-
vent the soldiers from having any drink
that may interfere with the regular
army diet
Gen. Hodges paid an unexpected visit
to 10 mess rooms to-day, inspecting the
food and inviting complaints. None
were forthcoming. One soldier declared
he was served more food here than at
home. During a roundup of rats on
the cantonment a building used by
was found to be badly in.
tested and was set ON fire.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02

the rank and file of the enemy troops
have a great longing for peace is con-
frmed by every prisoner captured. One
of their chief grievances is the failure
of their higher officers to take risks.
Even company commanders freely de-
pute to the under officers their duty
while in the trenches and remain well
back from the front.
This is so different from the relations
between our officers and men that it
freely impressed on the minds of the
Germans on every occasion when there
is hand to hand fighting in which our Of
ficers invariably lead their men, while
the German officers seldom do so. They
are actuated by fear and it must be as
sumed that they are obeying orders in
thus hanging back. Very great losses
of the German officer class early in the
war may have made it necessary to con-
serve their leaders. Whatever is the rea-
son for their failure to take risks as
great as those to which their men are
subjected, the latter are deeply discon-
tented.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
TEN WERE KILLED
IN RECORD RAID
German Air Forces Came in Four Groups
and Made Determined
Assault.

| London, Oct. 2.-Ten persons were
killed and 3S were injured in last nights
air raid, 1t was the strongest air attack
| yet attempted on London and the coast
towns by the Germans and was carried
out by four groups of hostile airplanes.
Some of the machines got through to
London and bombed the southwestern
district. A terrific barrage was sent up
from the defense guns, and the roar of
battle lasted intermittently for two and
half hours.
The Germans bombed coast towns as
they passed over and proceeded towards
London. Two of the groups succeeded in
getting n number of machines through
the sky barrage Numerous bombs were
dropped on the southwestern district,
which is thickly populated with the
homes of the upper and middle classes
The fire from the defending guns was
longer and louder than ever before. A
rain of shrapnel fell in all sections of
the town, and the streets were virtually
deserted save for a few police.
The weather was perfect for air opera
tions, as there was a bright, full moon,
with no clouds or wind The people of
London expected a raid and were waiting
for signals. Soon after 7 o'clock, motors
of the volunteer corps sped through the
streets, blowing their sirens and display
ing an Illuminated notice. Take Cover"
The telephone exchanges notified their
and other measures were put
into operation to inform the populace of
the pending air raid.
Many of the theatres are continuing
their performances despite the raids. At
the conclusion of the performance in one
Of the leading London theatres last night |
he manager came to the stage and invit |
d the audience and stage hands to vote
IN the question Of continuing the night |
performances. All voted in favor of car
wing them on as usual
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
MExICANS ILLEGALLY ARRESTED.
Mexican Consul General at New York
Made Complaint.

New York, Oct. 2-More than 100
Mexicans have been illegally drafted for
service in the national army by boards in
this city, and many subjects of Mexico
are being secreted here to prevent their
arrest by military authorities, according
to Juan T. Burns, Mexican consul gen
eral who last night declared he would
"go to any extreme to protect the rights
OF Mexicans residing here"
knowing his official status, members Of
a local draft board have certified for
service Vice Consul Jesus Maritime. the
consul general stated. He said he did not
know what his country proposed doing
through diplomatic channels in reference
to the impression of Mexican subjects
into the service Of the United States. but
declared he felt obliged to protest against
"this arbitrary action committed in
most absurd way"
Mr.. Burns asserted that numbers of
Mexicans have been sent to their native
country because of the persecution Of
their countrymen here in the administra-
tion of the draft law.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
When Supreme Court Re-
fused to Reverse George
w. Bolton Verdict
RESPONDENT GOT
THREE YEARS TERM
Was Caledonia Gas rharg-
ing Procurir 1
Abortic 4

The October term = = mont supreme
court convened at xyltpelier at 10
o'clock this mornir g The proclamation
was read by sherif r Tracy and the JUS
tices proceeded wiz, she reading of opin-
ions, in which there were many interest
ing decisions.
The first opinion was given by Justice
Watson in the case of Porter Screen
Manufacturing company VS.. Central Ver-
| mont Railway company. This was suit
brought to recover damages by loss of
carload of screens in an Albany, n Y,
railroad yard, which was destroyed by
fire, having been set on fire by carload
of lime which was Stacked by flood
The plaintiff in the lower court obtained
a verdict of So55.42. The court held
that the motion by the defendant for
verdict was properly overruled. Judg-
ment reversed and cause remanded.
In the Caledonia county case of State
VS.. George w. Bolton, procuring abor-
tion, Justice Haselton read the opinion.
In the lower court Bolton was found
guilty and sentenced to the house of
correction for from three to three and
one-half years, to which Bolton took ex-
ceptions and has been out on bail of
: 500 Respondent was present during
the reading of the opinion. The judg
ment is that there was no error in the
proceedings and let the execution be
done The respondent was then placed
in the custody of the sheriff
In the Orleans county case of r, \.
Baldwin vs. j. II. Gaines, tort by alleged
the Judgment was reversed
as to damages and cause remanded for
trial as to that issue alone. Judge Ha
seton was of the opinion that Judgment
should be affirmed.
In State VS.. Anna Felch, from Rutland
county, the case was held open on repre-
of one of the attorneys, in
which it was stated that exceptions were
not filed There will probably be a
hearing in the Rutland county case of
State VS.. George Stevens.
The only case from Washington coun-
.y set for trial was the case Of State vs..
4dalgisa Villa A. G. Fay stated that
he case will probably not be heard, that
he defendants exception would probably
20 waived. In the case OF Campbell VS..
Montpelier Ice company, there was mo-
ion for affirming the decree of the lower
ourt. In the case of Hattie NJ. Gordon
5. Peter Badord, upon statement of II. G.
,hurtleff, the exceptions were waived and
ourt ordered the judgment of the lower
ourt affirmed.
Upon statement of James Campbell,
he exceptions were waived in the Gale
onia county case of State VS.. Joseph
liver, selling. and judgment of the low
+ court was ordered affirmed The court
urther ordered that execution of sem
ence be done.
In the case of A. H. and L. Fl. Lippen-
,tt VS.. A. Malnati & Co., the entry of
,ttled was made by request of G. l..
-unt. In the Chittenden county case of
ohm S. REYNOLDS VS.. Wilbur Field, mo-
on for judgment affirmed was entered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
STOP COAL SHIPMENT
By Great Lake Routes to Canada, By
Garfeld's Order.

Washington, d. c., Oct. All ship.
ments of coal into Canada from Amer
lean lake ports were ordered stopped last
night by Fuel Administrator Garfield, to
divert coal from these ports to meet the
fuel shortage in the Northwest.
The order also directs that producers
shall fulfill contracts for delivery of coal
to Lake Erie ports for transhipment; !;
directs all handling agencies to expedite
shipments and forbids the reconsign-
ment Of such coal to any points either in
the United States OF Canada other than
the Northwest.
DIR. Garfield thus brought to an abrupt
end situation that for a few weeks has
been drawing bitter protests from the
northwestern states The coal shortage
there is acute and will become far more
serious unless the supply flows steadily
from now until lake navigation closes
about two months hence.
When the diversion of coal to Canada
first was protested against, DR.. Garfield
announced that the exports council
would be asked to license no shipments
10 Canada without consultation with the
fuel administration. The Canadian buv
ers continued to drain the lake ports Of
their coal. however, and Of 10000 tons
shipped daily on lake carriers only about
5000 tons have been reaching the
Northwest. To meet the needs Of the
section the daily shipments should aver
age 10000 tons Yesterday Senator
Kellogg Of Minnesota had a long CON
ference with the administrator and urged
that drastic action be taken immediate
b.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-10-02
PROFESSORS oUSTED
Columbia University Trustees Were
Unanimous in Action.

4 New York, Oct. BY unanimous vote
Of the board of trustees of Columbia uni.
versity, the professorship held by James
McKeen Cattell, Of the department OF
psychology, and Henry W. L. Dana OF
the department of English and compare
tive literature, were declared vacant yes
terday.
Professor Cattell was recommended for
retirement and Professor Dana was re-
quested to resign.
The announcement Of the removals
stated that 1t was the Judgment Of the
members Of the university faculties. in
which the trustees eoncurred, that both
Professor Cattell and Professor Dana had
done grave injury to the university by
their public agitat on against the conduct
OF the war.