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The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Railroads Spent S295,000
In S-Hour Controversy

New York. March H.-Almost $4,000
was spent by the railroads in newspaper
advertising during the recent eight-hour
controversy with their men, but not the
50 100000 that brotherhood leaders charg-
ed before Congress was so employed, 1t
was announced here today by Frank III.
Fayant. who is in charge of publicity for
the national conference committee OF the
railways.
Complete accounts just made up. he
said, showed that SO. 900 was used for ad-
vertising. "or a little more than 81 for
every mile of railroad in the country"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
London Admits Loss
OF As Ships in Week

London, March ns-Destruction
by German submarines or mines
of IS British vessels in one week
was admitted officially tonight In
the weekly statement announcing
shipping losses due to unrestricted
U-boat warfare.
The statement reads:
For the week ended March Is,
merchant vessels Of all nationali-
ties OF over 100 tons, exclusive of
fishing and local craft, United
Kingdom ports:
Arrivals 2,52S.
''Sailings ASA
British merchantmen unsuc-
cessfully attacked, including one
during the week ended March II,
10.
British merchantmen sunk by
mine or submarine Of 1900 tons
gross or over. 16; under 1,Soo
tons, &
British fishing vessels sunk, in
cluding IT sailors, d"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Won PAPEN FINANCED
BOMB PLANT, charge
Eight Alleged Teuton Piotters Will
Stand Trial Today.

(By the Iuternaficnal News serviee.D }
New York, March 2L-That the German
Embassy in Washington financed the al
legged bomb factory of the fugitive chem
list, DR.. Walter C. Scheele. will be the
contention Of the government when eight
alleged bomb plotters are placed on trial
in the Federal District Court tomorrow
morning.
The prosecution expects to show that
Capt. Won Papen gave Scheele $4,000 to
start the manufacture of bombs with
which damage to the extent OF 5000 900
is said to have been wrought upon ships
laden with supplies for the allies.
One Of the defendants. Captain Charles
Won Kleist, Is said to have made a state
ment in writing which will be of impor-
tant service to the Federal authorities.
Most of the defendants are employees Of
the Hamburg-Anerican Line.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
TO Be DIVORCED
Decree Against Preston Glib
son Today-Can't Remarry.

About to sign the decree granting an
absolute divorce to Mrs. Grace McMil-
Ian Gibson. a granddaughter Of former
Senator Mcmillan. Of Michigan, Justice
Hitz, sitting in Equity Court No. 2. late
yesterday afternoon paused and declar-
ed that he would not sign the decree
until q provision had been inserted which
will prohibit William Preston johnson
Gibson. playwright and society favorlte,
from remarrying in the District.
Justice Hitz said he asked for this
unner the authority of the District code,
innocent party only may remarry."
adding he hoped his action might be
a warning to some other woman who
might want to marry him.
Attorney Wilton ]. lambert, who rep
resented Gibson. objected to the ruling
of Judge Hitz, saying he did not see
why the decree should be made harsher
than 1t already was Discussion between
him and Attorneys Benjamin Minor and
H. P. Galley followed Attorney Lam
bert finally acquiesced in the insertion
of the desired provision.
Mrs Gibson Testihes.
Mrs. Gibson, who was the first to tes-
tify in her own behalf, took the stand and
was apparently calm. When asked to re-
late the incidents which had led to their
separation. she did so In a low, yet clear
voice. Only once, when certain episodes
in her life were being retold, did she
waver, and then only for a moment.
She told her story without interruption.
and when cross-eXamined by Attorney
Wilton ]. Lambert, gave immediate re-
plies. She related how Mr.. Gibson had
repeatedly embarrassed her and how she
had since found that he had proved him
self unfaithful until on March IL. 1918,
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
NEW ATTACK PLANNED
ON EIGHT-HOUR LAW

New York, March H.-The Adamson
eight-hour law will be brought before the
Supreme Court of the United States again
in test suit. according to indications
here today. 1t Is understood that an
action will be started against the consti-
tutionality of the law in the interests Of
the 10000 railway employees of the coun-
try who are not affiliated with the four
big brotherhoods.
Railway managers in conference here
today, admitted that another fight
against the Adamson law was possible,
although they would not state that they
knew such action had been definitely
settled upon.
1t Is understood that the law will be
attacked on the grounds of discrimination
against the many unorganized railway
employees.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
FRANCE RECOGNIZES
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT
Premier Ribot Makes Declaration for
New French Cabinet.

Paris, March 21.-Premier Alexandra
Ribot. in behalf of the new government
of France. made public a declaration to-
day which virtually gives the new Re-
publican government of Russia recogni-
ton by France.
TIE premier announced that a COM
mander-in-chief will be given full direc-
tion of the war. so far as the French
armies are concerned, and that France,
along with her allies, Is still determined
to fight until victory is assured.
New taxes are to be imposed and there
are to be restrictions on certain i'm
ports.
In the salutatlon to Russia, the premier
expressed the hope that the revolution
will achieve its aims without the she'd
ding OF any more blood.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Fifty French Girls Taken
By Fleeing Germans

Paris. March AIN its official state
ment the French war office says:
"Evacuating Noyon the enemy carried
off by force fifty girls from fifteen to
twenty-five years of age"
French aviators report that the Ger
mans in their orgy of devastation have
blown up the historic ruins of Coucy-
le-Chateau, one Of the most striking mon
uments of the Feudal Ages in Europe,
built in the early thirteenth century.>
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
RED CROSS HOSPITAL
ORDERED To PREPARE
Brooklyn Unit Told to Make Ready for
Immediate War Service.

CBy the International News Servtce.D
New York, March 2l.-Instructions to
were received today by the first Base
were received today by the First Base
HOSPITAL stationed In Brooklyn. All
physicians ana nurses attached to this
unit also received word to be ready for
immediate service.
No intimation was given as to how the
first naval base hospital might be used oy
the government. 1t was said, after re-
ceipt of the order, that the unit could be
made ready for active service within one
and a half hours.
The order today was the first Of its kind
affecting the base hospital organized by
the American Red Cross.
In addition to the navy hospital In
Brooklyn, there are nine army Red
Cross units in New York city, all ready
for active service on short notice. The
army hospitals, however, have received
no special orders for preparedness.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
NEW YORK LAWYER BARRED.

Albany, N Y, March 21.-Governor
whitman has found 1t necessary to
write to Governor Brumbaugh, of
Pennsylvania, to secure representation
for the State at the extradition hear
ing for the return of Harry K. Thaw
to the State.
The governor recently designated
Alfred H. Becker to represent the State
at that hearing. Becker reported to
the governor that he could not gain
official recognition from the Pennsyl-
vania authorities.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
u. S. RECOGNIZES STATE OF WAR:
I NATION RUSHES PREPARATIONS
TO GET UPON FIGHTING BASIS
UNITED STATES PREPARES
FOR CLASH WITH GERMANY

President Wilson calls extraordinary session of Congress for
April Z to concerning grave Of
national policy which should be taken Immediately under oonsera-
ton"
Navy Department speeds plans for fleet of submarine chasers
Defense Council organizes board take charge
tons output Of nation provide immediate and supply
Army Board recommends combination of army navy
ice
Civil Service Commission takes steps skilled labor for
army and navy plants.
War risk insurance bureau basis and plans
handle all real war risks.
Congressional leaders non-pasan organization
OF the House to handle defense American basis
Secretary Daniels hastens bids for of desoyers
General Board Of the and General Staff of the take
up plans for impending hostlies.
Pac organization rebuked by Secretly Commerce Reied
War and Navy Department heads call conference Of
aeopane manufacturers speed up building of aerial fleet
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
HoBoKEN SHOWS LOYALTY.

Hoboken, N. J., March H.-City Com
missioners OF Hoboken, one of the strong
est centers Of German population in the
United. States, today authorized a call
for a home guard of 100 citizens, Two
hours after the call went forth, 80 appli-
cations for membership had been receiv'
ed, and the number of the guard was in
creased and all applicants accepted.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
TO PROBE ELECTION COST

Columbus, Ohio. March H.-The House
of Representatives. late today, 112 to 8,
adopted a resolution providing for a joint
legislative probe of the campaign ex-
penditares In Ohio last fall
The move was aimed at Myron T. Her
rick. former ambassador to France. al
legged to have spent over $4,000 in an un-
successful effort to defeat Senator Pom
arena.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Solons Will Meet April 2 to Act
Upon German Breach of
Pledges to America.
MOBILIZATION PLANS PUSHED
President Abandons Policy of WatchfuI
Waiting Now Determined Upon
Aggressive Action.

The United States of and all of the the
nation being called ho con-
cuion.
All patience and oearance with Germany having exhausted by
the continued death
hon OF American ships the President Wilson yesterday called
Congress hurry Washington him protection Of the
nations honor
CONGRESS TO MEET APRIL 2
BY proclamation advancing April the date for the
Congress- originally called for April It, President brought To an end
the peod OF and throughout which country
watched with growing mpaence results of German ues,pe.s directed
against American shipping
The proclamation ordered Congress hasten Washington 10 receive
communication concerning of policy should
be taken Immediately under consideration"
With ITS publication the spirit took possession Washington and
step that the branch take without
legislative authorization taken at once
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
CRANK AFTER PREMIER 2

London. March 2.@Demanding to see
Premier Lloyd George. man who is be-
lieved to be a maniac was arrested in
the prime minister's residence today. 1t
is believed that the prisoner may have
planned to harm the premier had he
gained admittance to that officials pres
encA
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Do Your Bit.
SITUATION WANTED ADDLETs
FOR DISTRICT GUbRDSMEN:

POSITION OF ANY KIND BY ENERGETIC
Guardzman. Phone Columbia 552 BATTERY A.
F. A.
GUARDSMAN DESIRES POSITION; STRONG;
willing to do hard work. n Morton ct. NV
W1NTED-A POSITION AS A BREAD WAGON
driver Write CLINTON L MATTINGLY CON-
pany L. Third ID. c. Infantry. 3lol 18th ct. ne.
WORK OF ANY KIND, WITH SOME CHANCE
for adyancement. JOHN W. CHANDLER, Com
pany E. Third ID. c. Infantry. 81 Va. ave. se.
GUARDsMAN DESIRES A POSITION OF ANY
sort-checker. salesman, floor man. etc. Address
& p TILLMAN Company b. Third District Of
Columbia Infantry. Fort Myer. Va
JOSEPH T. MCCOY, THIRD INFANTRY, So
l2th st. sw. would like work Of any kind He has
an excellent record and b indutriouA
JAMES ]. CARR0LL THIRD INFANTRY. - D
st. sw.. wishes position % chauffeur; alert and
Wiling.
w. H. POPE. THIRD INFANTRY, BALL
stop. Va wants position nGsist 10 faiA u.ds.
u.-a-4.A "nnA N all nzn@rtA"
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
CONGRESS TO MEET APRIL 2.

Mobilization Plans Pushed.
Every branch of the government.
and every civilian organization under
the control of the government,
started the mobilization of the men,
money, and resources Of the nation
to back up the President in his de-
termination to vindicate the coun-
try's honor on the high seas.
The War Department and the Navy
Department, behind a screen of cen
sorship, issued the orders that will
place all Of the war-making machin-
cry of the government in a position
to serve at once.
Through the recently-organized
Council of National Defense, the in
dustries and commerce Of the coun-
try were called upon TO perfect their
organization for :he defense of the
ration. The country last night was
n war basis.
WatchfuI Waiting Abandoned
the President abandoned his plan Of
'watchful waiting" and determined upon
aggressive action. Cabinet officials be-
gan the consideration Of steps TO be
taken in the prosecution OF a war, which
they declared has already been forced
upon the United States against its will
In addition 10 the complete mobiliza-
uon OF the whole force OF the nation for
war purposes. the Presidents advisers
f.
the United States will occupy in combat
ting the German submarine campaign OF
death and destruction. They took up the
question OF cooperation with the ma
tions or the entente allies. in so far
as the continued transportation OF muni-
tions and other supplies is concerned.
They may decide upon an alliance which
Will place at the disposal OF Germany's
enemies in Europe the vast financial re-
sources OF the United States. The navy
department worked out plans which
would open the great seAports OF the
United States to the navies OF the en-
tente allies for the supply of coal and
provisions.
Navy RS~hes Preparations.
The navy likewise went over plans
which would place the American feet on
patrol duty in the North Atlantic, tho
South Atlantic and the Pacific. replacing
entente vessels for active service in Eu-
ropean waters.
Orders TO effect this outlined active CO.
operation will be ready Just as soon as
Congress gets together and decides to
act. There was no doubt In Washington
last night that when the gavel falls IN
the House and Senate the representa-
tives OF the people will be npared 70 TO
the whole length in supp the Presi-
dent
Two courses were con 4 open 70
the President In the prS On Of the
Communication to Congi lon which
he began work last night
First, he NAV announl Coneress
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22

results TO this country of the German
submarine campaign, and ask Congress
itself to declare that a state OF war en-
lists. Congress would then be called upon
70 supply the ''sinews O. war"
The War Department and the Navy
CONTINUED on PAGE THRER
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
HOUSE IS UNITED
Partisan Politics Pushed Aside
by War Menace.

Wars imminence has forced an aban-
donment Of the plans for a free-for-all
fight for the control OF the House OF Rep
resentatives in the Sixty-ffth Congress.
1t became known last night that the
virtual certainty of international conflict
has had a SOLDERING effect upon the lead
ers Of both political parties in the House.
They are convinced that with the United
States on the very brink OF open hostili-
ties with Germany. the time for partisan
politics is pastor at least postponed.
The administration leaders are virtually
committed to such a policy. and the Re
publicans are expected to realize the
gravity OF the situation. put shoulder to
the wheel. and forsaking party prefer
ences, stand as one in the coming strug-
gle.
Bi-partisan Basis.
The suggestion advanced now is for
the House to be organized on a hi
partisan basis with Champ Clark re-
turned to the Speakers chair. the House
offices and the patronage which they
carry with them equitably divided be-
tween Democrats and Republicans and
similar non-partisan arrangement of
committee assignments with some OF the
Craftsmanship plums handed to the Re
publicans and others handed to Demo-
Gratis.
The general proposition of a bi-par-
tisan organization had its inception
among the Democrats. The House is viz
tually divided in halves between the two
parties. Should the organization be at
tempted on a partisan basis, there must
ensue a bitter fight for control lasting
perhaps for days.
Speaker Clark and. Majority Leader
Kitchin last night filed personal tele-
grams to all Democratic members Of the
House calling a caucus for March So
but urging their earlier presence in Wash
ington wherever possible. The Repub-
lican caucus, previously called for April
IA, will probably be assembled for March
81. with similar injunction as to early
presence in Washington
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
Navy Rs~he. Preparation.

tives OF the people will be
the whole length in supp,
dent.
Two courses were con
the President In the prS,
communication to Congi
he began work last night
First, he may announ'
that a state OF war exisi
country and Germany. a
necessities In meeting the
Second, he may recoL..t
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22


e pared 10 70
IL the Presi-
q open 20
IN OF thu
on which
J Congress
) een this
a line his
ityH disaNfrooa
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22

CONTINUED on PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-22

Look out. pals. DMs's School
Days" cartoons are putting teacher
wise to where you really were
that day you reported sick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
MORETOWN.
WINDSOR COUNTY
SHARON.

Stephen Hadlock, Wells c. Porter,
Charles Barrett. Hiram Snow. and e. w.
Badger were representatives from Sharon
Lodge, F. G. A. NJ, at the district meet
ing in Windsor the past week.-T. Camp
bell Burton, former teacher Of the village
grammar school, now in the regular army
and at Camp Devens. has been made a
sergeant in his company d, 302nd field
artillery.-S dressed turkeys
and Of a high quality are in the local
market from IS to 40 cents pound
Gordon Kimball has returned from his
temporary work in st. Johnsbury for Dix
& Douglas. and is now with the same
firm in Springfield.-Mrs. G. A. Cheney
passed the weekend and Sunday with
her son. Corydon W., in White River
Junction.-State Entomologist Bailey of
Bradford was on official work at the
Charles Downer State forest the past
week.-Snow to the depth Of four inches
covered the roads and fields in the north
part Of the town the past week.-The
South Royalton high school orchestra and
singing class came to town Friday eve
ming and gave a musicale and vocal con-
cert in Grange hall.-Ralph and Charles
Sumner were called to Boston recently
because of the illness Of their mother.
Both returned to Sharon Friday,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

liam Donney--The local branch Of the Red
Cross which undertook to raise 500 a
month for IL months went way over the
top and raised 81, 800 for the year.-The boy
scouts will have q basketball game and
dance at the gymnasium Tonight. A.
Gallagher and W. A. Dutton are in WASH
ineton, d. c., on a business trip.-Miss
Jessie Stewart is visiting in Ryegate and
Barre, after which she will 60 to Lowell,
Mass, to reside.-Mrs Dianna Pierce has
zone to Barre for an extended visit to her
daughter, Mrs. William McGlaflin.-Mrs.
Lila Remmillard Of st. Johnsbury is visit
ing r. 8. Webber.-W. L. Dow is at
home from Boston for Thanksgiving
Miss Sadie Donnelly Of Proctor is EN-.
ployed as night nurse at the hospital.
MORETOWN.
Mrs. John Fulton and two children, who
have visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Melvin Freeman. returned to their home
in Lebanon, N. H., Saturday.-Lucias
Flint was in Montpelier Tuesday on
business. Peter Shepard Is moving from
his farm. known as the Foley place,
to one of Arthur Neirs tenements, and
his son, william, Is moving to the farm.
William Griffen Is to move into Thomas
Ferris tenement.-Mrs. Laura Davis has
closed her house and Is going to Waits
field for a while.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Student Union Votes That Prof. Appel,
-.un,s Departure Was Well Timed.

The Student Union decided Monday to
its neeti,.< that Professor Appelmann's
departure was c"s.. timely. s. L. Harris.
..s introduced motion at the previous
mseting of the union which did not uphold
the stptements made in one Of the news
columns of the Cynic that the entire stu
dent bod- had faith in Professor Appel
man, The resolutions were strongly OPP
noseo 60 the German professor. These
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29

We have them, all grades and prices.
AT $1.5O PAIR-Whte and grey bed blankets, extra
weight heavy nap
AT s1ss PAIR-Grey only near wool blanket, full bed
size, extra heavy nap
AT 1925 PAIR-whte only wool finish bed blanket with
pink or blue border, full bed size.
blanket in white or bound with mohar binding extra
large bed size
AT $39S PAIR-"Beacon" bed blanket, full bed size in
white with pink and blue border bound with mohar
AT s4.25 PAIR-'Nashua Woolnap" Blanket, extra
weight and extra bound with mohair binding in white or
tan with pink and blue border
AT $500 PAIR-"Calforna Wool" Blanket in white with
pink blue and yellow border also with pink and blue bor
der, bound with silk taffeta and mohar binding 70xs2
AT s675-"Caifornia Wool" Blanket in white with pink
blue and yellow border bound with taffeta silk and
72xs4.
AT s5oo-Beacon Plaid" Blanket full bed size in pink
blue yecw and tan plaids bound with mohar binding
AT $650-"Beacon's" Heaviest Grade of Blanket 72xs4
in white with pink and blue border "thick board.
AT $780, $1,000 $3.50 AND $14.oo-"California" All
Blanket 72xS4 in all white with pink blue border also
large block pad in pink blue and tan silk tafeta bind
ing.
AT SOC AND 75c-"Beacon" Crib Blanket in pink and
White and blue and white, 3Ox4O.
AT s1oO AND s1.5O-"Beacon" Crib Blanket, sex5o in
ranted
AT $3.50 AND S2.25-Beacon Crib Blankets and Baby
Bac in pink and white and blue and white bound all arount
with inch silk binding, 30x40 and 36x50.
AT SIPS PAIR-"Beacon Crib Blankets" in white with
pink and blue border bound with mohair binding
AT $3.50 PAIR-"Beacon Crib Blankets" in white with
pirk and blue border, bound with mohair.
ATse25, $3.50 AND s45oACalforna Wool Crib Blanket.
36x54 II white with pink and blue border bound with mohar
and taffcta silk binding
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
A DENSE RACE.

The French tongue isn't hard. you know
After month could command It.
find some difficulty. though.
Getting the French to understand It,
Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-11-29
WAITSFJELD.

Harold Wallis of Barre and Everett
Wallis OF Burlington will spend Thanks
giving with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Wallis.-Mr. and Mrs. A. d. Bar
nard were Ill the past week.-Elizabeth
McAllister was visitor in. Moretown
Friday.-Harold Hayes has been confined
to the house the past week with blood
poisoning, Sheridan Boyce. his substi-
tute' Is carrying the mail.--Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur barnard of Orwell will spend
thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Tucker.-Miss Dorothy Savage of Proc
tor is the guest of her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Bert Savage.-A union Thanksgiving
service was held at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church Wednesday evening. The
kev. w, A. Remele delivered the address.
Mr. and Mrs. George Kew were recent
visitors in Montpelier.
factory. His place will be takan by VIII
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-06
Sisters Die Week Apart
at Greencastle Home

Greencastle, Pa. Dec. 6-Miss Annie
Snively died at her home in South
Washington street yesterday morning
after less than weeks illness. Miss
Snively's sister, Mrs. Mary Slike. died
in the same home on Friday, Novem-
Der so. after a weeks illness with
pneumonia. After her sisters death
Miss Snively was taken ill, but it was
thought she was suffering from shock
and a rundown system. Her sister
was buried Monday. Miss Snively is
survived by two sisters. Mrs. John
Stover, of East Baltimore street, and
Mrs. Emma Kisecker. at home. The
funeral services will be held on Sat
urday.