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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-08-31
HOW A SQUAD TAKES INTERVAL
AND DISTANCE.

While for marching and the pur-
poses of drill in the manual of arms
squad is kept in "close order"-that
Is, the distance of the crook of the ell
bow between man and man In each
rank, and 40 inches between the front
and rear ranks-certain kinds Of in
struction could not be given in that
formation. The setting-up exercises
(calisthenics) or tire bayonet drill
could not be executed at close order.
1t is essential, therefore, to distribute
the men so that, while they still re-
main in a precise and military forma-
ton, they may be sufficiently separated
for each man to have room for the
swing of his arms and legs or the
charge of his bayonet. In order to
effect this, the squad will execute the
commands, take interval" or take
distance"
When the squad Is at halt, the
command is given, "Take interval-to
the right QcfD MARCH" At
ito the right QefD," the four rear
rank men march backward four steps
and halt. At the command of execu-
ton, march," all men in both ranks
face to the right. The leading man In
each rank then steps off. When he has
advanced four PAGES, the second man
in each rank steps off, keeping four
PAGES behind his leader. Then follow
the third men in each rank, at an in
terval of four PAGES from the two men
ahead, each rear-rank man abreast Of
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-08-31
GRANVILLE

Nina Parish is working in Hartford.
Charles Wilson visited in Ludlow last
week.
Esther Luce has finished work at Fred
Burke's and has gone to her'home,
Mrs. Eva Smyth of Poultney, VT, is
at her fathers Henry Freeman's, for a
few weeks.
William Shirley is building an addi-
tion to his house and doing other re-
pairs,
Hermon Damon shot two fingers from
his right hand Saturday while out in
woods.
Hazel Osha, who has been visiting
two weeks at her uncle's, Charles
Wilson's, has returned to her home in
Randolph.
Henry Manning and wife of Warren
were at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Clyde Campbell, over the week
end.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-08-31
SAFE REMEDY FOR CHILDREN

Every parent is, or should be, careful
in giving medicine to children. Chas.
Baker, BrownvIIe. Tex, writes: For
some years past | have used Foley s
Honey and Tar and have found 1t espe.
cially efficient for bad coughs of my
children. always recommend it to my
friends as a safe remedy for children as
it contains no opiates, My wife would
not think of using any other kind Of
cough medicine as it is certain to bring
quick and lasting relief. 1t checks
Group. Frosts Pharmacy, IS Main ST.,
Middlebury; E. j. Whitney. Salisbury.
ADV
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-08-31
CARD OF THANKS

We thank our neighbors and friends for their
assistance and kindness through our sad be-
in the loss of our dear husband and
father, and thank those who sent the beautiful
flowers and floral pillow.
Mrs. HORACE G. CARRIER,
ADELBERT F. CARRIER AND FAMILY
Mr.. AND MRS. FRED d. CARRIER,
MRS. JAMES A. RICHMOND AND FAMILY,
MRS. JAMES E. CANNING AND FAMILY.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-08-31
COUNTY QUOTA 0VER.FILLED :

exemption claims. Many of them re
quire personal investigation on the
part of members of the local board.
The only changes that have taker
place in the status of the draft as ind.
Gated in The Register last week has
been the formal certifcation to the dis.
trict board of the discharge from ser.
vice of some of those already indicated
as physically unfit, and the certifcation
of the following:
ACCEPTED WITHOUT CLAIMS
Peck, George W., New Haven, Vt.
Easton, Russell j., Shoreham, VT.
Appeal from physical exam.
Stebbins, Harry L., Vergennes, VT.
Appeal from physical exam.
Sampson, Fred D., Salisbury, VT.
Wright, Stanley ", Middlebury, VT.
Maheu, Benjamin, Cornwall, VT
Hurd, William j., Addison. Vt.
Danyow, Edward o., Ferrisburg, VT
Mandigo Howard NJ, Vergennes, VT.
Clark, Stanley S., Addison, Vt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
KEITH VAUDEVILLE
 AT LYRIC THEATRE

A feature Keith vaudeville Dill will
 furnish entertainment at the Lyric the
 first half of the week to lovers of high
 class vaudeville. Manager Semon an-
 nounces as an extraordinary headline
 number "The Revue De Vogue" one
 of the most elaborate of Keith acts of
 it's kind The programme for Monday,
 Tuesday and Wednesday also will in
 cIude such favorite and clever enter
 tainers as Parillo and Trabito. street singers; Roger Gray and company of clever girls in "Vaudevillized Musical Comedy" George Fox and Zella ln- graham in a merry medley of melody and mirth and the Duffin Redcay troupe sensational comedy casting act Pate news pictures, as usual, will feature all performances.
 |. The Revue De Vogue" headline at traction, is receiving high praise on the southern vaudeville circuit and pa pers in many cities declare it one of the best attractions seen in this part of the country for years. This elab- crate act is presented by company | of nine people, all clever singers and l (Continued on Page Twelve)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

A variety of high class attractions are the offerings at the several local play houses for the coming week and the thea tre-going public is assured of plenty of really enjoyable entertainment At Loew's Bijou the Sunday policy of pro- gramme of exclusive first-run feature pictures and fine musical selections by the Bijou eight-piece orchestra will be inaugura ted On Monday the regular bill of superior vaudeville act and feature pie lures will be presented
 At the Lyric some of the best feature acts on the famous Keith circuit are on the bill for the week, with the addition of the well-known Pathe News service, depicting all the latest events of world wide interest.
 At the Jefferson, the spectacular photo play, Joan the Woman" in which Ger aldine Farrar appears as the star, VIII be the offering for the week. The play is one of the greatest ever staged and gives the story of Joan of Arc" It IS one of the most artistic pictures ever made and full of thrills and romantic situations It will be shown all week
 Verne Phelps and his musical comedy company commence their five consecutive weeks tomorrow at the Majestic, and VII present another of their famous musica tabloids Today the Sunday policy O two big feature pictures will be the pro- gramme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

France in 1916 was the reincarnation of the leader of the English whom Joan fought and defeated outside the walls of Orleans.
 The scene Of the battle in which Joan, leading the revivified and inspired army of France, defeats the English and raises the siege of Orleans is one of the most magnificent things of the kind yet ac- complished on the screen.
 Even more inspiring is the preceding scene in which the peasant maid is ac- cepted by Charles VII, as the leader of his army, and the soldiers of France, who have been as women until now, re- spond with mighty enthusiasm to her call to arms.
 The battle of Orleans ends with the first part of the picture; the second part is taken up with the subsequent dramatic events of loans career leading to her capture and lnartyrdom at the stake. Her death by burning reaches remark able heights of motion picture realism and reflects, as, of course, does the en- tire production, great credit upon the skill and ingenuity of Cecil B. Demille, the director.
 The supporting cast is exceptionally fine Standing out most prominently is Wallace Reid as the young British officer There are rash, gallantry and romance in his face, bearing and action. Joan the Woman" will be presented at the Jefferson theatre twice day all this week.
 WONDERFUL PRODUCTION" Dear MT. Lasly:
 l I have had the great pleasure of re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
Girls Idea of Heaven

In the American Magazine is a story entitled "Unwanted," by Olive Higgins Prouty, in which her heroine, an Ameri- can girl, gives her idea of heaven. It is typical of the viewpoint of so many Americans nowadays: ..-.....
 My idea of heaven is a big luxurious room all my own, papered in light blue, with my things spread all around every where, and expensive damask at the windows, and heavy mahogany furniture, and a soft sinky carpet, and lots of mir TOTS, and big generous closet, and a comfy couch, and all the heat want and tiny silk-shaded electric light al the head of the bed, and masseuse due in 10 minutes and nice, big, prosperous husband thrown in besides, who pampers me to death with eNtravagant 'luxuries That's my idea of heaven
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

winners as Flying Cloud, Stag Hound, Lightning, and Westward Ho! were his creations and with them as group the product of no other builder can compare. Railing from Nova Scotia, as a boy he came to New York to learn his trade with Isaac Webb, a man who turned out al most IS many master builders as splendid ships lie was a bright cheery, and in- dustrious lad, eager to learn and one who, asleep and awake, dreamed ships. His rise was rapid and soon he was at the top of his profession, an acknowledged master of the ''art and mystery of ship building.
 It was by a rare combination of gifts that he was enabled to do this. for they were a group of genuses, those builders of clippers. He, had the eye of an artist, the soul of az /dreamer, and the clear headed practicality of the canny Scot. He did not know this, and it would undoubt- edIy have surprised him to have heard he was an artist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
Our Merchant Marine

From "The Clpper-Ship and Her Sea
 men, by w. J. Aylward, in the Scrib-
 ner.
 Given a chance, the United States mer- chant marine will again come into it's own and the nation become the maritime power for which it's position between two great oceans so naturally adapts it. Then will be gathered in a national museum all available records and models and por- traits of ships and men that laid the foundations of a great oversea commerce, and high on the roll of fame will be writ ten the names of such ships as Flying Cloud, Challenge, Comet Winged Racer. and Neptunes Car with those of their builders, Donald Mckay William F. Webb, Samuel Hall and Jacob Wester- welt, And such master mariners as Pal mer, Creesy Waterman, and Dumaresq; for if peace hath her victories these
 men deserve laurels quite as well as the warrior.
 l In such a group of men, eminent at a time when eminence meant sterling worth and achievement. Donald Mckay should
 have q central niche. For ship against 1 ship. captain against captain. and bott
 against the fleet, his name was usually 1 linked with that of the champion. SucE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
GERALDINE FAIRFAX
 TO BE AT JEFFERSON

In "Joan the Woman" the big feature to be presented at the Jefferson theatre this week by the Lacky company, Geral- dine Farrar is seen at the best advantage in which she has yet appeared on the screen.
 Miss Farrar makes as ideal Maid of Orleans as is rossible when difficulties of vizualizng a historical and traditional character are considered.
 While Joan lived and achieved all ol the remarkable feats which make her immortal in history, there is a touch of the vague and supernatural abou' her character which renders 1t illuslve
 That Miss Farrar envelops Joan witf this mystic essence without any way detracting from the dramatic and mill tarv side of her career is perhaps the greatest compliment that can be paid to her wonderful acting
 The scenario, arranged by Jennle Mac Emerson, connects the events of Rheims and Orleans with the travail througf which France is going today.
 prologue shows an English trencf .ssomewhere in France" A volunteer is asked to blow up certain German trench. A young English officer step' forward The commander tells him tha he will not be needed until midnight, tt think it over until then, because thu man who goes on this mission Will no return.
 The young officer is then shown fight ing a battle within his own soul. Tt go or not to go? While doing so { vision of Joan of Arc appears to hin and tells him that he must make th' sacrifice in explanation of what he dit | to her nearly 800 years before l The scenes then shift to the days whel 1 Charles VII was the uncrowned King o 1 France, and Burgundy and Englan
 were combined to shake him from hi | tottering throne
 1 The young officer in the trench il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

Another thing that the management desires to emphasize is the fact that the Loew management has never, In any of it's 150 theatres and picture palaces, shown picture that was not exclusive and of the best that the film production companies can produce. No secondhand films, no repeaters, no worn out, threadbare and out-of- date pictures are ever permitted to be shown in Loew theatre.
 PICTURE PROGRAMME
 The picture end of the programme is one of the features that Marcus Loew, the founder and guiding spirit of the Loew theatrical interest, has given spe- cial attention to- A field marshal in the show business a master hand in the se- lection of vaudeville entertainments, MT. Loew has given much attention to the photoplay in connection with his other ventures and his present policy is the result. His methods are not an un- tried quantity but are the result of care ful and painstaking investigation, and if you please, at considerable financial outlay He has long since concluded that only the very best feature pictures have a place in theatre where only the very best vaudeville acts are shown; hence, his policy of balancing these two important features of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

Another feature and pronounced new policy is the fact that the prices never change" and the feature picture, the superfeature and the extra superfeature are all shown at the same price. It is the proud boast of the Loew mana cement that they have never misrepresented any O. it's performances picture features and otherwise have never failed to make good.
 BIJOU ORCHESTRA
 In addition to the superb programme of feature pictures, splendid musical programme will be rendered by the Bijou eight-piece orchestra, an aggregation of artist musicians under the direction of Prof. Frank Harms. The programme will include sacred, classic and patriotic se- lections.
 In offering this entertainment the man. agement of the Bijou feel they are filling long felt want and are confident that the high character of the performance will insure immediate success. The yer dict is in the hands of the public and the management believe they will be given a favorable judgment.
 The feature of todays programme will be, "A Jewel in Pawn" a photo drama that has been termed the Music Master of the screen The famous Bluebird star, Ella Hall, will appear in the steller role and will be supported by Walter Belasco the Warfield of pictures, and Antrim Short, the expert in juvenile roles.
 DAINTY ELLA HALL l Dainty Ella Hall is quite a favorite 1 with the movie fans because this clever l little screen queen has consistently car ried numerous Bluebirds to great popu- l larity during the past several months. lr | all of them Miss Hall having opportunity to display her extreme cleverness in i'm personating little girls, generally of joy i ous demeanor, who turn troubles iron their frail shoulders with the ease ducks ] shed water. Tn "A Jewel in Pawn tn' newest production, Jack Conway has mad for Miss Hall. she plays the role of 2 . light hearted girl who is left in pawn by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22

her mother as security for money needed to make journey to the mothers paren- tai home where she hopes to gain forgive ness for an ill-advsed marriage. When the mother suddenly dies, the ticket for "one girl, in pawn is a mystery un- solved until the strange story of the "jewel' finds its way to the newspapers. Then the ''jewel' has opened to her life of ease and luXury-but she remains true to her hearts call and marries a news boy she has met while she has been in r1a yVO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
PROGRAMME OF FEATURE PICTURES AND CONCERT AT LOEW'S BIJOU TODAY
Th7 Feature Picture Offering Will Be "A Jewel in Pawn Featuring Ella Hall Supported by Walter BelascoFine Programme of Patriotic and Classic Selections by BiJou
 Orchestra Under Direction of Professor Harms

Commencing this afternoon the Sunday policy of Loew Biiou Brmngham's latest and most up-to-now theatre, will be naugurated splendid programme of exclusive first run feature pictures and fine musical selections by the Bou orchestra will be the offering and high class bill of enter tainment is assured.
 In announcing the policy of Loews Bijou Manager E. A. Schiller that the pictures subordinate the vaudeville ac but part of the regular programme at times much attention is given to projecting picture properly the staging act correctly None features overlooked and the closest at ention is given to the minor details order to feet picture evidence of the Loew policy regard to presentation of photopay the management has expended no less than $2500 in equppng the projecting at the Bou and Manager Schiller expressed it, it is the very tast word' in phoopay appliances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-22
HIGH CLANN OFFERINUN UIV 7 III BILLS AT LOCAL PLAYHOUSES Phoopay at the Jefferson Superior Vaudev eandF Feature Pictures
 vaudNin t Lyric -Mu Tabloid at Majestic

viewing your "Joan the Woman and wish to express my appreciation of 1t. The photoplay is very wonderfully pro- duced. Very truly,
 CAROLYN P. BAILEY.
Evening journal., 1917-04-13

In the first flush OF excitement fol-
lowing the declaration of war. a num-
Der OF colleges decided to give up
athletic sports The spirit of this ac-
ton was no doubt commendable, but
rather hasty as shown by the state
ments OF a number of army officers a
few days later who advised colleges
to retain their athletics and to add
a certain amount of military drill
There is no question about the pa
triotism OF American colleges Under
graduates have hocked to the colors
in every war we have been in. Some
Of the larger colleges sent complete
battalions during the civil war.
Army officers recognize this spirit
OF patriotism but they also realize
that while these young men are in
college. before they are called TO the
front that they will be better prepared
for military service II they continue
their athletic activities.
Military training added TO the regu-
lar course OF college athletics is bound
Evening journal., 1917-04-13

What is sauce for the goose is sauce
for the gander.
There are other boxers in America,
citizens Of nations now our allies
against Germany.
They are getting their money Just
as Darcy expected to get his, and al
though, perhaps, they are not slackers
in the same sense Darcy is, as they
did not leave their countries secretly
in time of war. yet the same rule
should cover all.
We refer to Fred Welsh lightweight
champion of the world; Ted Lewis,
English welterweight. and Baudoud,
the French welterweight champion.
Let Welsh and Lewis and Baudoud
and the rest of them become U. S.
citizens if they want to stay here. Let
them show a little patriotism II they
expect to be patronized.
There are others, of course, but
these are the most important.
Is there any reason why these men,
who would be slackers in their own
countries should be permitted TO come
here and annex Americas money any
more than Les Darcy can?
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
College Athletics Would be
Help to u. S., Not Drawback

to aid in physical development. Base
ball players who have participated in
military drills during the training
season are unanimous in their opinion
that they have been benefited.
When the call comes for these col
lege youths they will go.
Athletics and military drill com
bined will only make them moro fitted
for the work Uncle Sam will have laid
out for them.
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
EVEN CLANCY MAY
have SLIPPED OUT



MIDDLETOWN, Del, April 12-The
proverb that birds of feather
together was never better proved
yesterday afternoon when Char
Ellison. another member of the
niddletown wrecking crew, an
did that he had signed contract
eentreheld for the local nine
during the 1917 season. The signing
of Ellison makes the last. except FINN
ana Ike Gibbs, OF the local players TO
declare their intentions of playing
here. Gibbs may sign any day but
she case OF Finn IS different, for ne
may not be seen here this season
The pitching proposition is the only
thing worrying Manager Segelker at
present. Through the slowness OF the
board OF directors to act, it is feared
that Clancy. who was considered. has
signed TO twirl for New Castle IN the
All Wilmington League. The fans
are trying TO get the local manage
ment TO come to terms with Finn so
that this town will be represented in
the box by a pitcher with a good rep
utatiOn
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
FREMONT CLUE PRACTICE.

Manager Tinsman Of the fremont
Club wants all his players out for
practice at Second and dupont streets
at 2.SO o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Any candidates for the team. includ-
ing a lad named Warren will be
welcomed.
Evening journal., 1917-04-13

Les Darcy, Australian middleweight
champion. has been pretty generally
repudiated in America. He is called a
Stacker
New York and Ohio, two OF the
greatest fighting centers in the coun-
try, have refused to allow Darcy to
show his wares
Darcy is accused OF running away
from his duty-of sneakng out OF
Australia when he was needed
Darcy has offered his alibi, but even
before America went TO war Il didn't
go down good II now looks as though
the Australians plans Of cleaning up
a lot of money at the expense Of Amer
lean boxing fans will not get very far.
Regarding Darcy's alibi a recent
article in a Sydney paper has the fol-
lowing to say:
THE story that has come here from
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
WHATCHAMA COLUMN
LAPS.

B LAPS.
. The lap Is one OF those rare
3 human institutions which, though
9 constantly being sat upon stu
survives.
. Il always appears when you
. sit down. Nobody knows where
. il goes when you stand up. II
. was invented by mothers. Mothers
3 have worn laps ever since Eve
8 evoluted from fig leaves to fur
{ bellows. Fathers have the frame
s work for laps but they lack the
: connecting links.
Laps arc used for many things;
; among matrons for holding babies
, and bowls full Of cake batter;
9 among lovers for holding each
; other; among various classes Of
persons for a various number OF
things.
, Some folks haven't room in
; their laps for anything but their
stomachs.
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
PENNsY VS.. BROwNsON.

The p, B. and w. Railroad motive
power baseball team will play a prac-
tice game on Saturday afternoon with
the champion Brownson team, of the
All-Wilmington League, at the assOci-
alton grounds, Front and Church
streets.
Evening journal., 1917-04-13

across the waters that Darcy has had
to go to America to box so as to be
able to support his aged parents and
crippled brothers and sisters, is Great
ing a sporting laugh in Sydney. Darcy
comes from hefty stock. all we'll and
able to support themselves. Not only
that, but he leaves behind him in Aus
tralia in real estate and other solid
investments, about 100000"
Recently Darcy took out his first
citizenship papers, whether he did
this sincerely or not makes little diff
ference, but it does call to mind one
thing
Evening journal., 1917-04-13
SATURDAY BASEBALL
CHURCH LEAGUE.

SiIverbrOOk VS.. Central, at 18th
and Van Buren,. Umpire, Cum
ningham.
Elsmere VS.. Madeley. at Eden
Park. Umpire, Hastings.
Goodman VS.. Hillcrest, at She'll
pot Park. Umpire, Tammany.
Eastlake VS.. Edge Moor, at
Edge Moor. Umpire, Steele.