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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

The capture of British position east of St. Julien Is reported.
 he situation on the northern end of the Russian front remains obscure. Off, ficial Russian reports earlier in the week made it appear that German offensive with the capture of Riga presumably as its objective, was under way. The Ger man communications have not borne this out, except that an advance to the River Aa, at several places, was reported on Friday. The German statement of Satur day spoke of no more activity in this sector Neither did the official report from Petrograd mention any military operations on the Riga front On the central Russian front a German battalion penetrated the Russian lines on the Oginsky canal. northwest of Pinsk, but
 ater the Teutons were elected by a coun- ter attack. On the Rumanian front, the battles which ragged during the week have died down.
 In the Caucasis, the Russians are show ing greater activity at several points. Turkish positions on the heights in the region of Mount Tenevredag have been occupied by the Russians, the Turks re- tiring under pressure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

gestions as to price.
 to one from Representative Young of North Dakota, which concluded:
 .sAnything we get above $1.65 a bushel will be on account of clenched fists shaken in the faces of MT. Gar field and Hoover"
 MT. Hoover's message declared the farming interests have majority rep resentation on the price e-fixing com mittee and that its membership is made up of men, in whom the whole country has confidence.
 EXPLAINS SIMPLE DUTY
 My duty is simply to see" said MT. Hoover, that the farmer receives a fair price, whatever that may be. and to see that the consumer obtains his bread without. the speculative profits in between the farmer and the consumer, which maintained over the first half of this year I assume that the farmer no more wants to bleed the consumer by obtaining more than fair price. than he wants to be bled by the pro- ducers of food and other commodities who also are being asked to maintain fair prices
 The Garfield committee, it is under- stood will be ready to recommend a price by the middle of next week. Ru- ,mor puts this price at slightly more than $2.
 Wheat prices were discussed today in the Senate, Senator Gronna declared government control would have a ruin- nts feet on production and that in stsR liNnlating would restrict it..
 HOO SR S AkS Ir EDITORS
 seagS we3lsg zS Ter Ae -cver,
 slctal tccd .slif:,nistraff sxpaaa | editars oS qas;e,aitcrai trsrs and re i ffvsS ~ ssspaTefe from agfi culture. st le scdAs tiis aecsss}ty for adrninistv. the sllpniy q fcod+ .sfuffs. told of the rene nal cons fronted those who were oes. sfN tAa subject, and asked their co-operas. sa the work to be done, He obiected to the word control in connection with food
 sCoh.inu.4 cn rase lwos
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Wilson Issues Order@s That Injustice WiH Not BsSy Done By Local Boards C. Ap- peal Boards. Entire
 NeW P Ian of
 Mobilization
By Associated Press

Washington August 25At the direct suggestion of Pres dent Wilson, Provost Marshal General Crowder eegraphed all governors tonight supplemental explanation of regulations governing the status of married under the eecve service law No change regulation made and the purpose of the new statement to clear up misunderstanding which have arisen Ill what General Crowder describes few instances
 letter to Secretary Baker his fact of dependents addition the abrogacd"
 designed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

The Italian statement says
 Since yesterday the tri-color has been flying on the summit of Monte Santo. having broken through the line of de- fense at several points, are closely pursu- ing the enemy, who is retiring and de= lending the difficult ground, yard by yard. On the Carso the struggle Is con- tiIluing around the positions captured by US, which the enemy is vainly trying to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Mobile Street Car Men
 Effect Partial Organization

( Mobile, August 20.-All motormen and conductors employed on local street car lines tonight effected partial organization of division No. ITO, Amalgamated Asso- ciation of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America. The membership numbers 15o. Constitution and bylaws are to be adopted at meeting Mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26

retake. In the incessant fighting in lerno, Catanzaro and the Nurge brigi have distinguished themselves for | bolddness and stubbornness.
 The aerial activity was very Ii yesterday. Our Caprlno machines, a having several times bombed tne c povano valley, crowded with en troops, flew low and ngaged the in try. Of the 22S airplanes which took in the battle, only one did not retu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Summary Of Outstanding Developments In NeUs
 From Various War Front
Fly the Associated Press

 their cadornas tho beginning of the of GorzIa
  victory Austrian forces there been able to hold
  points the Italians pursuing retiring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Texas Governor Summoned to Appear Before Senate on Impeachment Charge

Austin, Tex, August 25,-Gov. James E. Ferguson was late today summoned by John D. Mccall, secretary of the sem ate, to appear before the bar of the senate Wednesday morning to answer to the Acharges of impeachment rending against Ahin by the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Epitaph of Wheat Futures "Chalked''
 on Chicago Board
Last Speculative Gasp of September" Quoted at $2.l11a-Hoover Issues Denial He Is Trying to Force Price Down Below PrOfit-Bear-
 ing Mark For Farmers

Chicago August 25Whea futures the bone contention
 many big deal for many years passed from the board of probably for the period of the war; when the closing gong sounded today
 September the only option traded in today and the at the quotation board chalked its eptah at 2.11 F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Hoover Issues Denial

 influence gave copies of Hoover paper offering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
BIRMINGHAM SOLDIER
 DIES FROM INJURIES
Robert Marble Falls or Is Thrown ! From Train Near Montgomery.
 Legs Are Amputated

Montgomery Augusy 25. Especial Robert Marble of Birmingham, member of Company 5, Fourth infantry, died to- night as result of injuries received when he fell or was thrown from train near Montgomery. Both legs were practically severed from his body. Marble resided be- tween the 1000 and HOO blocks on Eff teenth street in Birmingham. and en- listed at that point His presence on the train has not been explained
 Soon after being removed to the hos aital both legs were amputated, one near
 f,sv and the other Just below the
 sisSl nsfcfe became too weak to sfeaN a'9is ~ase don't tell ns tFss n Fe7se lsi x will kill h@g. ansi tel her a s.tIV ir uYe3r Y
 Tie Aoav ' ae to ts.ln.in, ,.sl@ <,
 Ias- Nnss f{sV8ie af SNlsN4 prob ably '. sff,lg ssifFe6 late ta.3sa5 when he was sSiaek tH @tstonsana < between Montgomery ~q sltp Shen dan The left side of his bous K sts ss,tf open and vital parts exposed He
 on the operating table at St. Margaret $ hospital when the last report was made and little chance is held out for him. Mckenzie was walking when struck by an automobile which was attempting to avoid another car.
 W. F. Beasly was rlaced in the county jaii on suspicion, peiding determination of Mckenzle's injuries He was driving the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
pol Contract Let

August 25. tSpecial.) 5 let yesterday afternoon Birmingham contractors tion of an S-room school h auditorium, for the city work is to be begun at le contract calls for the # the building by Janu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
DATA BEING COLLECTED

Colonel George o. Cross, inspector general of the southern department, ar rived today from San Antonio, and began to collect data on the rioting. He held conferences today with local officials
 Ts with ~ eral J. A. Hulen, of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
Major " Iliam pasiget
 Ofaef al tO MatDE aGsap

Wa iAg l, -su ust { Ms3o4 Wit im A. ss nisaiesi t esrps flss pfantry, Alabama Nagloaa{ aa wAa today ordered to Camp hteier. Y son, Ga. for duty as as ataht sle surgeon of the Thirty tsst dsvisinN of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-26
MARITAL LAW IN
 HOUSTON WILL bE
 LIFTED AT ONCE
With Departure of Rioting Negro Command High Tension in Texas City Is
 Somewhat Relieved

Houston. Tex, August 25.-The depar- tnre of the rioting negroes of the Twen- tyfourth infantry for Columbus, N. M, will be lifted here tomorrow, combined tonight to dissipate the tension which has invested this city since the events of Thursday night.
 SOLDIERS INDICTED Evidence of the intention of the local the departure of the negro troops was shown in the action of the grand jury of Harris county today which, following the announcement that S4 negroes held in jail had been turned over to the mili- tary, returned murder indictments against the 34 and six others who had not been arrested.
 RESENTMENT FELT
 County officials expressed resent ment that the men should have been taken from their authority
 '"rhe fact that they were removed from Columbus does not mean that we will not ultimately take a hand in the punishment of the negro soldiers" said District Attorney John H. Crocker
 "ln my opinion the court-martial which will be given by the military authorities does not abrogate the right to trial by tie civil authorities. Those that escape punishment in the military court will be prosecuted in the courts of Harris county"
 A feeling of relief mingled with sad. ness, swayed the crowds in downtown Houston today. There was relief that the tragedy had passed without any darkening sequel and sadness because every hour brought grim reminders Of Thursdays night horror in the passage of funeral services.
 Indications are that there will be no more deaths as a result of the shooting and the list will stand at r dead and 21 wounded. Two victims lost arms by amputation and third will suffer loss Of leg.
 DATA BEING COLLECTED
 Colonel George o. Cross, inspector general of the southern department, ar rived today from San Antonio, and began to collect data on the rioting. He held conferences today with local officials
 7' with eral J. A. Hulen, of the Texas Nat Guard. District Attorney }ahH si er turned over to him the statemenfs the captured soldiers that sessaant Henry. who was killed, was 4he rip sader of the rioters
 < tour ef city and conferences with General Aiassl and others quickly con-
 NeSd essN Bell that the additional fse5pa rus here from Fort Sam Hous-
 p at Sa ntonio and Fort Crockett a GaiHs were no longer needed fAsN wet n' oark to their stations la1e tndss
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
HELD IN $500 BAIL.
Merle Mnc \listcr bound over to County
Court on Forgery Charge.

Merle MacAlistcr, who took over the
control OF The Advance last autumn, was
arraigned in municipal court yesterday
afternoon on a warrant charging forgery
the warrant having been issued by Theo-
dore f.. Hopkins during his last term as
States attorney. Mr.. Mac Alister yester-
day waived examination and was bound
over to county court in the sum of s4O
the Hon. Frank r. Howe of Bennington
becoming surety. Mr.. MacAlister was
arrested Tuesday in Montpelier, where he
is employed.
Mr.. MacAistcr is charged with having
forged check on bank in Maine
self and signed with the name "R A.
Jordan" The check was caShed at the
market of Israel Cohen on Cherry street
soon after Mr. MacAlistcr purchased The
Advance from Guy y. Horton. 1t is un-
derstood that most of the money realized
on the check was used by Mr.. MacAlster
to pay his Stenographer. The check was
not honored by the Maine bank but was
returned with the statement that the bank
carried no account with a man by the
name of r. a. Jordan. The check went
to protest. Mr.. Cohen paying the costs
Soon after the check was cashed Mr.. Mac
Alistcr left the city and wrote back to
creditors here that he was away attempt
ing to raise money with which to pay his
debts.
| From information that has come into
possession of the Free Press it appears as
not unlikely that Mr.. MacAister may vim
dictate his claim to not being guilty Of
! forgery AZ his hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
UNCLE SAM As PUBLISHER.

The annual report of the public printer
is more interesting than some of the 9TH
er documents published at Uncle Sam !
print shop in Washington. The expendi-
lures of the government printing Office
for the past year were S,2li iS, Some
thing like half n million of this amount is
chargeable to other than direct approprl-
ations. Private orders placed by mem
hcrs of Congress amounted to So, SIS
Some idea of the vast range of men and
machinery with attendant casualties in
the national printing shop, is obtained
from the statement that 3.197 medical and
surgical cases were treated in the einer.
gency hospital during the year Approx
imately 100000 public documents were
distributed during the year, as compared
with S3,Hp,"D in the year previous While
the distribution was largely free, cash re-
coipts for government pamphlets and re-
ports amounted to Sl95,5G7 or $4,000 more
than IN 1919. Among the more popular
publications are the "fIorse Book" the
demand for which continues to require
large editions, and the yearbook OF the
agricultural department, of which All 600
copies were distributed during the year
Forty thousand copies of the worthless
report of the industrial relations com
mission were also issued.-Thomas +. Lo-
gan in Leslic's.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
OBITUARY
MIS- Snbra l.. Chnsc.

The funeral Of Mrs. sabra L. Chase,
widow OF George D. Chase, whose death
occurred early Thursday morning, as an
nounccd in last weeks Free Press was
held Saturday afternoon al. 2:3O o'clock
at the house. IS Front street.
Mrs Chase vas born in Grand Isle
January 6. lA6 She leaves four daugh-
ters: Mrs George A. Kinney of Shell.
burnc, Mrs. Guy A. Lamson of Willston
Mrs Charles +. Thompson and Mrs. f.
o. Robinson OF Burlington; four sons
Frank W. Il Palmer, Mass, Edwin A..
Iarrie W and Roy w. ell Of Burling..ni
two sisters. Mrs. Martha Allen Of Barre
and Mrs. David g. Ferrin of jay, N. w.
a brother, Calvin w. Minckler of Dux-
hurry; and Y grandchildren. Mrs. Chase
had lived in this city for many years. She
was n woman of rluch refinement and
was identified with the First Baptis,
Church
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
UNIVERSITY NOTES.
Relay Team Beaten by Rhode Island
State mt Is. 4. 4. Meet.

The university relay team returned sun
day from Boston. where they were de-
fcated SATURDAY night at the r. 4. a.
games by the Rhcde Island state College
team. Each of the four members of the
team ran 800 yards the time of the race
being GIG, Vermont was returned victor
last year over the team from this same
Institution. largely through TIE wonder
full sprntng of Kccne Palmer, who dill
not return as student this year. The
relay team was composed Of Powers, ~,
captain Per'cman, ~. Lebanon, Is. and
Thomas. 70, +. W. Smith. Is also com
pctod in the high jump and LeI'aron was
entered in the mile run. The team was
accompanied by Doc" stone and Man
aSer Brooks.
William c. IIazeiton of this city has
been engaged as baseball coach for the
coming season. Mr.. Hazelton is we'll
known to Vermont men. having coached
the varsity for six seasons, the last time.
in 1912, having been one OF the most
successful seasons that Vermont has had
in her baseball history. Last year he
coached Dartmouth, which had one of its
strongest teams, defeating Brown.
Georgetown. Yale. Williams ard Prince
ton. Mr.. Hazelton graduated from Tufts
in 1901. being captain of the baseball
team TO- three years. and after graduation
played with the Boston Nationals. Later
he played with The Burlington team Of
the old Northern League when that
league enjoyed its ralmiest days ri ex-
lstenco. Vermont is fortunate to sec4-e
such an able coach, and with the ma
terial available this year should have one
of the best teams that has ever been
turned out II
Mrs. George w. Wa'cs OF this city has
presented to GrdssmCunt handsome
copy of aurora" the famous painting
of Guido REM.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
TO GET MAXIMUM OF $3.50
Charter Amendment Would En-
able City to Better Teach
er's Lot.
Salary List Cut S4.28S, Superint endcpt
Chittcnden's Report shows, by
Elimination Of Teachers
Some Facts.

o'he annual report of Superintendent
Merritt d. Chittendcn. which will appear
soon. will show that the per capita cost
of instruction in the city's public schools
is considerably below tho average in com
munities of about the same sire. selected
from many different parts OF the country.
This is true, furthermore, in spite of the
large parochisl school population here.
Moreover. the city is paying a lower
per capita amount than most OF the
other leading communities of tho State,
although the cost tends TO decrease rather
than increase with tho growth OF a
town.
Tho public school system this academic
year began tn get the benefit OF the re-
rnoval from the pay roll last July OF nine
different teachers. ono was eliminated
from eight different elementary schools
and one from the senior high school, The
:ia,aries saved in this way totalled $4.2oS.
running all the way from s2SS to 500 The
former sum is at the rate Of eight dol
lars n week, and 70 or more elementary
teachers at present receive pay ranging
from aboat that sum to a maximum of
$40
IL ~ IflP low S'lltlrl'S bd1u tD 1tss tcdCItTs
that has enabled the city to run it's public
school Hystem at such a low per ca pita
cost. That hasn't been the only means
but it has been by far tho chief one, OF
keeping costs down.
The following salaries of a certain
school are typical: $50, $50, $500. $50, $3.50
500. 500. $500 and 500. One teacher ir
the high school receives 500. two other.
500, and one even 500, though the last
case is exceptional
Mr.. Chttendcn and the board of alder
men have been working together fol
years to reform this and other conditions
says one in a position to know. The in
crease provided by one of the PROPOSED
amendments to the city charter of 5 pei
cent. on the grand list would logically be-
used to raise the salaries of as many n.
is possible Of the 20 elementary schoo
teachers who are now underpai1.
Another matter which long has beer
agitatci is textbooks. which ought t.
be completely replaced 1t is said. afte
being used for five school years. Tina.
is, five years is the normal lif of a public
school textbook, particularly in the lowe
grades. Some of the additional fund
which the charter amendment would
make possible would naturally be useC
for this purpose after the salary list ha
been improved, say those interested.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
Richard j. Dcvcrcux.

Richard j. Devcrcux of Is Allen street.
son of the late Richard j. Dcvereux, died
ct the Fanny Allen hospital Thurstlay
at 100 o'clock The young man was born
in this city July T. 1881. After he was
graduated from the Cathedral school, in
1919, be entered the E,dmunds high school
and was Il member of this years grad
uatng class lie va. young man of
sterling qualities. a lovabe disposition
and will be missed by legion of friends
lie was member of the Holy Name
society. The surviving relatives are his
mother. Mrs. Richard j. Devereux; two
brothers, Harry OF Rutland and George
IL. of hmbrdge. Pa; two sisters
Sister Petronilla of Mt St Mary Acad-
envy and Florence. Of this city; and three
aunts Miss Ellen Devereux, superior OF
st. Joscph's school, Mrs. Rose d. Berry
of this city and Miss Margaret Sherr,
of Pittsfield. Mass.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-02-08
WORKING FOR A NEW DOCK
St. Adams Needs about $1,000 to
Get c. +. c. Boats to Stop.
Business md Professional Mems Assoc
citation after Funds-PcOpIe OF
SwantOn Also Commemorative
Tentnttvc Plans.

The raising OF six to seven thousand
dollars stards between 4 new dock a. St
Adams AID passenger service 10 and from
he city and 10 dock and no service. IN"
St. Nha1a business and Professional
Mems association has gotten the project
Of raising funds started, and special
comnittee Is now agitatng the matter.
So far az known, the SWaHton board "
trade has taken no part as yet, nor #
course the hundreds of daiTNmcn ami
others who live in neither community. out
who would also benefit
In 1916 for the iirst time in few knc"
how long 81. Adams was omitted from the
service Of the Champlan Transportation
company The condition of TIE dock made
a stop there unw.se. During the 70 wears
or more before that the landnG place m
the east side Of the bay 1000 feet of was
used The latter was a convenient enough
place. and trolley lines connected with the
dock. There is little doubt in the minds
II those who have followed the plans #
the city association that trolley connec-
tons would be formed with the new dock.
Plans have been drawn following the
map OF Lieutenant Colonel Edward Burr
I. ;. A. engineering corps, which call for
a dock 10 by ca feet They would mean an
extension OF the old Burton dock to Il
distance of about loo feet out into the
lake to the southwark besides repairs 20
The approaches of the old dock. They
were prepared by local firm of contract
ors and, though tentative only. meet the
conditions pretty we'll \ smaller dock, II
is believed. would not avail
The new dock could be used by pleasure
craft as we'll as the steamers of the
TRANSPORTATION company but there are
no other lines
Fuller c, Smith has been retained by
several strong interests to represent them
in tho project
If the funds We're available this spring
il would not take many weeks to build the
dock and put st, Adams back on the map