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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-09-14
f. METZGtR TO ADDRESS
BOYS AND GIRLS
Other Plans Perfected for Juvenile
Exhibit Next Month
ingalls,, Lender Of 8oys and Girls
Club Work, Another Speaker
To Como

The EXecu i've Committee Ia charge
Of the Boy and Girls Exhibit next
month met Monday In the Office of the
county agr.t to push forward the ar
rangements .rr me- exhibit Reports
are coming tr % an parts Of the county
that the boys aLd girls are looking for.
ward 10 this event with interest Al
ready entries are being made
II il planned % have a boy or girl act
as supervisor Of each exhibit group.
These supervisors wII be- chosen with
care and each will be stationed near the
exhibit of which be- or she Is 10 have
charge ln order 10 see 10 arrangement
of exhibit, proper marking, etc. and
explain the exhibit 10 Interested pass.
ers-by The boys in charge Of the live
stock wl, have general supervision Of
the feeding and care Of the animals, In
cases where these supervisors come
from towns outside of Miidlebury, ar
rangements for entertaining them will
be made by the management The
names Of these supervisors will be
published later
The Judges for the different exhibits
will be- specialists from the Agricultural
College and Extension Service and from
the County Training Sch0o. torce1
SpecaI attention Is called 20 the coli
lectye exhibit 10 be- made by Ir.utu-
tious, schools or societies. This partla
ular exhibit did not receive proper cm
phasj, In the premium l't published a
few week. ago, bat deserve, special
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-09-14

VINO Comes From Simmon, College 10
Conduct Courses TO- Botany Zoology
And Advanced Ply ,loiogy at Mid5.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1917-09-14

THE FIRST TO GO
, Goodyear, James A. Hancock
3 White, William H. New Haven
9 Brooks, Noble A. Mddlebury
- CranueJy William c. Middlcbury
l9 Williams, OTIS \. Bristol
~ Moorby, Frank {. Nergennes
% Smith, Thad Bridport
p Fisher, Benjamin w. Yergennes
81 Harris, Roy D. MddIeburv
81 Collins, Guy b. Mdd.ebury
% Bo,twick, Riley A. Granville
30 ST. Peters, Walter F. Vergennes
40 Mayo, Wallace j, Salisbury
Il WoIcott, Henry D. Orwell
43 Harrington, Edison Z. Riptor
81 Hunt, Albert g. Waltham
80 Murphy, Thomas r. Vergennes
80 St. John, Henry Addison
66 Stokes, John c. Shoreham
70 Atwood, Clarence {. Lincoln
"A irish, Walter l.. Bristol
II Haght Walter l. Ferrisburg
80 Bushey, Henry f. Ferrisburg
92 kiIbourn, Francis L. Bristol
SO Shepard, Lewis r. New Haven
"a Matthews, Charles A. Lincoln
80 Duprey, Carl A Vergennes
SO Sperry, Harold w. Go nwaI
lO7 Mills jim Vergennes
lOS Stewart, Robert L. Hancock
III BeIden, Ashley NJ, Shoreham
ll3 Brown, Milton Mddlebury
lis Hawks William A. Middlebury
ll9 Sheldon, Rupert NJ. Addison
! IS Cram, Perry l.. Lincoln
l3O Frank Domino, 5. Vergennes
l32 Har,e Thomas ?. Addison
l37 TuriIl, Ernest W. j. Shoreham
li2 Moore, Jr., Milo X. MiddIebury
l5O Bourdeau, Albert f. Shoreham
l53 Parish, Henry B. North Ferrisburg
l5S ! anyway, Henry 7. Ferrisburg
l64 Desj jadon, Napoleon j. MiddIebury
10 Laham, Frank H. Bridport
l72 Nanderhoof, Raymond c, Bridport
l9l Phillips, Willie f. Starksboro
1875 Tatro, Oliver +, Vergennes
1856 Adams, George b. Addison
1913 Wemitt, Walter 7. Salisbury
POI Cheeseman, Henry H. Addison
2O6 Plant, Royal }. Ferrsburg
208 Crane, Harold A. Addison
225 Halnon, George A. Middlebury
254 Riley, Harry T. Shoreham
3O6 Bump, Orlo S. Salisbury
ALTERNATES
23l Hope, Benjamin f. Middlebury
27l Russell, Albert NJ. Mddlebury
30l Pierce, Roy H. Middebury
329 Mason, Dan O. Mid ilebury
4O4 Wright, StanleyN Middlebury
AWAITING SECOND CALL
2l Shackett, Thomas Middlebury
AZ Capen, John Goshen
As Blackjack, William H. Addison
ll6 Bacon, Stewart F. Waltham
1877 Bessette, Edward Middlebury
1876 Sweet, Ralph c. Lincoln
l67 Hubbard, Eugene P Middlebury
209 Daley, Henry, Ferrisburg
2l0 Cove, Reuben f. New Haven
2ll kingman, Ray A. Ferrisburg
Continued on Page 5
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
L. n. LiGHTNER RETURNS
FROM AN EXTENDED

Mr.. l.. II. Lightner, Supreme Clerk
Of the American Woodmen. has ust
returned from brief trip to the East
and South, having visited local camps
Of the American Woodmen in Topeka
and Kansas City, Kan; Kansas City
and ST. Louis, Mo-; Chicago, Ill:
Louisville, Ky; Dallas and Lancaster
Texas.
He reports the work at each Of
these points in splendid shape and
states the deputies and local officers
and members are enthusiastically la
boring for the continued advancement
Of their respective camps. He feels
that the outlook for the continued
growth and development OF Wood
craft is very promising indeed and is
confidently expecting a great increase
in the membership, not only of the
camps he has recently visited. but
throughout the entire Jurisdiction.
He expresses himself as having
been greatly pleased with the general
progress of our people being made
along business and professional lines
at each of the several points that he
visited.
Mr.. Lightner returns feeling much
improved as result OF his brief alb
sence from the ofIce, and resumes his
many duties In connection with the
ONCE with renewed visor.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
NOTICES!

Denver, Colo, Aug. 81, 1917.
To the Stockholders OF the Golden
Chest Mining, Milling and Tunnel
Company:
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual L-eeting Of the Golden Chest
Mining, Milling and Tunnel Company
will be held in Denver, Sept. 81, 1917.
at p. m. at which time will be heard
the reports OF the officers. the election
OF Directors and such other business
as may be presented.
o. T. Jackson, President,
G. c. Sample, Secretary.
8-25-17-1 mo.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
IN MEMORlAM,

In memory of Capt, J. F. Norris.
head Of Damon Lodge No. 5. X. OF P.
deacon OF Mt Zion Baptist Church,
Died Sept "a. 1902:
Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep from
whence none ever wakes to weep.
Sleep on. Father, on Jesus breast.
may the angels guard your rest
MRS. F. NORRIS, Wife;
CEDELL A. NORRIS, Son.
llO5 E. 25th Ave
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mrs. Frank B. Jones', l45 East
Nickel avenue. independence. Mo,
who has been the house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Lettcher, POSI- Ma
rion street, departed for her home on
Saturday morning, declaring Mr.. and
Mrs Lettcher the very best host and
hostess and her visit to Denver very
pleasant.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
REV. SAWYER QUIETLY MARRIED

Miss Mary Virginia Hammer OF Wei
lington, Mo. and Rev G. Sterling
Sawyer. pastor of Scott NJ. r. church.
were quietly married last Wednesday
afternoon and took their honeymoon
at Colorado Springs attending the
district conference and visiting the
city. They returned Sunday evening
and are at home to friends at 1886
Clarkson street The Star joins their
many friends in extending congratula-
tions and hope all their troubles Will
be little ones
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

| desire to let my boarding house at
DearfieId out to reliable man and
wife. large store room in connec-
ton can be used for store for reason
able rent. House filled and doing we'll.
For further particulars call. write or
phone o. T. jackson, 21oo Arapahoe
street.. Main 2701.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mr.. Curtis Harris has written the
Denver Star from his bed in the Long.
mont hospital that he is long ways
from being dead man and that he
is steadily improving. We are glad
to make this announcement so that
his many anxious friends might know
his true condition.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
MEETINGS OF THE POND LILY
ART CLUB.

Sept. 6-Mrs. NJ. Jacobs. 1923 Og-
den st.
Sept. 13th-Mrs. J. J. Jackson. 3O27
Marion st.
Sept. 2Oth-Mrs. l.. Iittlejohn, 24i2
Glenarm st.
Sept. 27th-Mrs. G. Patterson. 1925
Edgewater, Colo.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

PHONE YORK ee16 W FOR MISS
BEATRICE LEWIS, EXPERT COR
SET MAKER. CORsETs MADE TO
MEASURE. LATEST DESIGNS AND
FITTINGS. SATISFACTION GUAR
ANTEED. 233s GlLPlN ST,
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

The Star desires to call attention
that the Welton Fruit and Vegetable
Market is the only grocery in Five
Points (white) which employs two
colored delivery boys. Jason Perkins
and Roy Smith. When buying take
that into consideration. Help those
who help you is a good motto.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mrs. Minnie NJ. Lightner. SO years
of age. beloved wife of Rev. Charles
Lightner. 2917 Glenarm Place. depart.
ed this life Monday, Sept. II. at 9:4o
a. m Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p. m. from
Estes Seventh Day Adventist church,
llth and kalamath. Interment in the
family plot at Riverside.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
THE ODD FELLOW MEMORIAL

In accordance with the laws Of the
District Grand Lodge, the odd Eel
low lodges in Denver will memorial
lie the memories of all the deceased
brothers who have died within year
This will include DR.. G. ID. DE Frantz
and Father F. T. Bruce, who holds
Household of Ruth degrees and Pat
riarchy degrees All branches of the
order will be given an opportunity to
take part.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

The Misses Minnie and Carrie AL
britton or Los Angeles. en- route to
the Boston Conservatory, and Mrs.
Anderson of Omaha. were entertained
while in the city in the form OF a
matinee luncheon, and also momen-
to, an opera fan.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mr.. C. M. White, Supreme Com
nander OF the American Woodmen
has taken his departure for the field
again. He will visit most OF the
southern and northern states before
his return, perhaps sometimes in Jan.
uary. He is confident that more than
5000 members will be added to the
rolls of Woodcraft while on th,s trIp
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
A CHANCE TO HELP.

Many have expressed themselves as
wanting to assist Mrs. Massingale In
the behalf OF her son, whose trial
comes off after the first OF September.
She would be obliged in giving the
same to their pastor. or notifying
1895 So. Cherokee.
Mrs. s. s. Massingale.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Wanted-Two small or one larg
unfurnished rooms. Address *,
Denver Star, 1920 18th st.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. DeVaughn Of Min.
neapolis. en- route to Los Angeles to
remain indefinitely, spent two days as
the guests Of their mother, Mrs. Belle
Barber. Of 1898 Williams street.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mrs. c. Thatch. one of the popular
and pleasant guests of the Hotel
West, left Wednesday for ST. Paul,
Mimi, to remain. Her genial disposi-
tion and broad smiles Will be greatly
missed.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Miss Georgia Washington OF $50 So
Pearl street left Friday morning to
take a Liberal Art course at Wash
ington, D. C.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Capitolia Temple c, s. M. T., meets
on the first and third Saturday nights
at Elks' Hall, 25th and Washington
Arula Cole. W. P;
Sister Rosa Hyman. w. Sec'y, 3213
Lawrence street.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mr. and Mrs. Crea Marshall ant
sons are visiting in Arkansas City
Kan, for two months.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mrs. Henry Brown OF 22nd and Og.
den. who has been i'll for the past
week. is now convalescent.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mrs. VIM Pierce of California street
has Just returned from flying four
days trip to Thermopolis. Wyo,
where she enjoyed herself visiting
relatives She may later return to
spend an indefinite period.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
CITY
NEWS

Wanted-Position as housekeeper
in or out of city. Address "x," Den
yer Star, 1920 18th st. st.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Dr. w W. Cowell Of Atchison, Kan,
who has been the guest of relatives
here for the past week, has returned
home. he having made the trip in his
auto.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
DOUGLASS UNDERTAKING CO.
DEATHS. FUNERAL NOTICES.

Burton Benjamin, aged So. devoted
brother of Mrs. Fannie Brown. llS2
South Pearl street. departed this life
Tuesday, Sept. II, at Rouse, Colo. In
terment at Riverside, Sunday, Sept
16. Rev. c. A. Williams ofiiciated.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

DR.. p. d. Lee, the popular pharma.
cist OF the Elite Drug Store, was
called to Sumner, 8. c., by the death
Of his sister, Mrs. A. v. Andrews.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Will Bowman, so years old. died on
Monday, Sept. II, at the County hos
pitla. Anyone knowing of whereabouts
of relatives please inform county
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Walter Smith. an old Denver boy
who has been touring the country for
the past year, Is again in the city and
Is now with the Denver Star staff
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Household Of Ruth No. 376 will oive
an Autumn Fashion show at Old COL
ony Hall, Friday, Sept. 2sth. Morrl.
sons Orchestra. Admission, IS cents.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22

Mr.. O. Glover of Salt Lake City,
Utah, spent three or four days In
Denver while en- route east on long
trip.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
\ CHANCE FOR WINTER HOME

Wanted man and wife to occupy
home with me. A good place for the
right party Call 14S5 So. Cherokee.
Call Ellsworth 242l. tt.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
THE GRAND THEATRE'8 WEEKLY
PROGRAM.
Cut Out and Paste on Wah

Don't Miss the Big Show
this Week.
EXTRA GOOD MUSIC At THE
GRAND ThEATER. THE BEST
RAGTiME PLAYER IN THE CITY
WILL TICKLE THE kEYS. COME
AND HEAR HIM.
See IMPERIAL TRIO with the
Tango banjo player. our own boys,
Jackson, Junior and Greasby. Best
music In town at the GRAND THEA
TIRE every Sunday.
The Denver star., 1917-09-22
The Sanitary Clothes
Cleaners and PreSSerS

OUR SPECIALITY, the finest of work: satisfaction alb
solutely We do fine laorng.
Renovatng OF Ladies and Gents Garments. No extra
charge for calls and deliveries in all parts OF the city
Phone Min 1900 2622 Welton St.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11

country demands that we who create
employment through our initiative and
energy, must not leave the entire maxi
ing Of the laws controlling us to others.
by this, i do not mean that we should
assume TO dictate what laws should
be passed, but we should keep In touch
with and oppose developments which
tend 10 install other than the open
shop principle, or retard production
by penallzing skill and ambition.
"ln conclusion ! want 10 thank the
officers and members Of this associa-
ton for their splendid support and CO
operation during the past year, and
especially do want TO make public
acknowledgment Of the very efficient
work Of our secretary, James p. Stein.
Il trust that this coming year we
man enjoy a larger growth and re-
newed determination to push this
work 10 its ultimatee end"
Guests present were: Mayor John
w. Lawson City Solicitor Thomas f..
Bayard, Assistant City Solicitor John
+. Malloy, Philip l.. Carrot, attorney
at-law; Chief Of Police George Black,
A. O. II Grier. Harrison W. Cruikshank,
Clarence T. Whitney. II A. Ellis. presi-
dent; r. j. Suploe. secretary; Albert X.
Granger, S. O Henke, Manufacturers
Association Of Delaware County, Ches-
ter, Pa; Earl Constantine, Sylvester d.
Townsend. George S. Capele. Othp
Rowland. William G Taylor Robert p.
Robinson. John s Rossel, Robert d.
Kemp, William Coyne. Gamble Iatrobe,
IT = Meredith. Harold S. Schutt, Will
lfn 4 q InI
Bancroft. Philip Rice Joseph Bancroft
Stirling II. Thomas, Richard J. Beam
ish, J G. Twitty
Members represented at the dinner
were: American Car and Foundry
+ Company, American Manganese Steel
Company, American 'Vulcanized Fibre
/ Company. Barr and Doughorty Feather
1 Company, Bavarian Brewing Com
| pany, Beadenkopf, Charles, Company
Beadenkopf. William, Company, Belts
Machine Company, Blumenthal, +. Com
pany. Bond Machine Company, Conti-
mental Fibre Company, Deemer Stee'
Castings Company, Delaware Hard
Fibre Company, Delaware Leather
Company, Delaware Mills, Delmarvia
Leather Company, Diamond State Fibre
Company, Eastern Malleable Iror
Company, Edge Moor Iron Company
Elestric Hose and Rubber Company
Harlan and Holllngsworth Corporation
Harris Engine Company, Hartmann anc
Fehrenbaeh Brewing Company, Hen
derer's Sons, A. l., Krebs Pigment and
Chemical Company, Lightweli Steel
Sash Company, Lobdel Car Wheel
| Company. Lynch Francis f., McCul-
! louch Iron Companv National Fibre
and Insulation Company, New Castle
Leather Company, Penn Seaboard
Steel Corporation, Pusey and Jones
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
Catarrh of Stomach for Years
Doctors Said No Hope

the stomach and small intestines for
a number Of years / went TO a number
OF doctors and got no relief, and finally
one OF my doctors sent me to Chicago,
and | met the same fate. They said
they could do nothing for me; said
had cancer OF the stomach and there
was no cure / almost thought the
same, for my breath was something
awful. / could not eat anything with
out great misery and l gradually grew
worse. Finally I concluded TO try Pc
runa, and I found relief and cure for
that dreadful disease, catarrh. took
five bottles OF Peruna and two OF
Manalin, and I now feel like new
man. There is nothing better than
Peruna, and keep a bottle Of II in
my house all the time"
Our booklet, telling you. how to keep
well, free to all.
Those who object TO liquid medicines
can now procure Peruna Tablets.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
EEfE'S A BILL Test
IO2 MOTOR CYCLE MEN

There will be a hill climb Of much
interest particu arly mo orcycle
owners. next Sunday afternoon at 2
O'Clock on the Lancaster p.ks near
Hockessin. II will be designated as
the "Usco' Hill Climb and will 9
staged by Geo. A. "Usco" Ellis
representative OF the Uni ed States
Tire Company. makers Of the "Usco"
tires for. motorcycles.
First prze will be an "Usco" tire,
second prize a silver medal and third
prize a bronze medal Any motor
cycle may enter. the only provision
being that all entries must be stock
machines. There win be no entrance
fees.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
". ] HICI Ely MOVE UP
IN PENNY SERVICE

Several important changes in the
traffic and operating departments Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad were made
yesterday.
In the operating department. John NJ.
Henry, now assistant superintendent OF
the New York division. is made assist
ant general superintendent Of motive
power Of the lines east Of Pittsburgh.
with headquarters at Altoona. Pa.
C. L. McIlvaine. master mechanic OF
the Philadelphia division. will become
superintendent Of motive power Of the
northern division, at Buffalo, and e. w
Smith, now assistant engineer Of mo
tive power, at Altoona, will sucoe '
Mr.. McIlvaine. c. o. Keagy, genera
foreman Of the West Philadelphia.
shops, VIII become master mechani
Of the middle division OF the Main Line,
with Offices at Altoona.
In the traffic department, J. B Large
division freight agent at Buffalo, Will
become assistant general freight agent
VI lit lutn tdHA vi iitobui Sis WIN
headquarters in Philadelphia. He sue
ceeds j. NJ. Gross, who resigned to be.
come general trafllc manager Of thu
Bethlehem Steel Company.
I +. X Quinn, district freight solicitor
at New York. will become acting di
vision freight agent at Buffalo; A. B
Scott, district freight solicitor in Phil
adelphla. will go to New York as act
ting freight solicitor. and w J. Hickey
freight solicitor in this city, will be
come acting district freight solicitor il
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
POSTS GUARD AT BEDTIME.
And Mother Sleeps Without Fear
Of Hearing that Awful Brassy
Choking Cough.

This fine boy is Master Charles
Kern, the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. r.
Hurley, 1926 Madison St., LaPorte.
Ind. Charles has little "Bodyguard"
who lives in a little blue Jar, and pro-
tects him against Group, oslds, sore
throat. bronehitis--in fact all kinds OF
cold troubles.
The name OF this "Bodyguard" IA
Vick's VapoRub Salve, and the best
thing about him is that he doesn't
have 10 be swallowed To post the
guard" Charles mother Just applies
VapoRub externally and covers with a
warm flannel cloth, Quick relief
comes by absorption through the skin
and by inhalation as a vapor.
I'VE always try to keep VapoRub
IN the house." writes Mrs. Hurley,
''as the children are very susceptible
TO Group. BY rubbing II on their
threats and chests they are soon
relieved. My husband and / used
VapoRub when we had pleurisy and
a.A our pains went almost immedi-
g:S ately.
&AM Three sizes, 25c. 5Oc. 800.
IgAxll ksep llttle eouy-ceAso u NouR homeN
MICKSV RgESAlNE
Evening journal., 1917-10-11

Company, Pyrites Company, Limited,
Remington Machine Company, Rhoads,
J. +. and Sons; Shaw, Benjamin f.,
Company: Sparks, George w. lea
Milling Company; Speakman Supply
and Pipe Company, Stoeckle, Joseph,
Brewing Company; Trump Brothers
Machine Company, Walker and Elliott.
Inc, Wilmington Leather Company,
Wilmington Steel Company.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
WOMEN CAR CONDUCTORS SOON.
Y The United Press

ny The United Press
NEW YORK, oct. H.--Women con-
ductors and motormen may soon grace
trolleys throughout the United States.
The employment Of the fair sex in
these capacities was urged here at the
annual convention OF the American
Electric Railway Association. The adj
vocates Of the plan based their sug-
gestlon on the ground that it was
the only way to increase the depleted
labor supply.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11
BEST FOR LIVER.
BOWELS. stomach,
Headache, COLDS
They IIven the liver and bowels
and stralghten you %.
right up.
Don't be bilious, constipated, sick,
with breath bad and
efon,ach eour
WORK WHILE YOU SLEEPY

Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and
enjoy the incest. gentlest liver and
powell cleansing you ever experienced.
Wake up with your head clear. stom-
ach sweet, breath right and feeling
fine Get rid Of sick headache. bil.
iousness, constipation, furred tongue
sour stomach, bad colds. Clear YOUR
skin, brighten your eyes. quicken vour
step and feel like doing a full DAVIS
work. Cascarets are better than
salts, pills or calomel because thew
don't shock the liver or grippe the
bowels or cause Inconvenience all the
next day.5
Mothers should give cross, sick, bill
ious. feverish children a whole Cas-.
caret. anytime as they cannot injure
the thirty feet of tender bowels.
Evening journal., 1917-10-11

Because silent men are builders-they
are powerful Want Ad readers and
uaers.-AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-20

In all ages and In every Walt Of life. the
pioneer has pointed the way for those who
follow. Through nearly a score of years
the Buick, pioneer Of Valve-in-Head Motor
Cars. has blazed the trail to motoring salts
faction for hundreds of thousands Of PEG
pie in all parts Of the world.
We are distributors for the above cars.
Evening star., 1917-02-08
BRYCE THINKS END
Of WAR IS NEARER
Former British Ambassador
Talks of Effect of Amer
ica's Action.
GERMANS ARE DESPERATE

LONDON, February S, 2:30 p.m.--Nis-
count Bryce. formerly British ambas-
sador at Washington, gave to the Asso-
ciated Press today his views on the
current phases of the war and the
probable effect of Americas action.
Speaking first of Germany's declaration
of war zones and the menace to neu-
trails, he said:
This is the first definite step that
brings us nearer peace. 1t looks like
the beginning of the end. Up till now
many thought the outcome of the war
might be q drawn game. but now the
German government. recognizing ap-
preaching economic exhaustion and the
growing scarcity of supplies. has be-
come desperate and is resorting to des-
perate measures. Seeing no other hope
of success it is throwing over every
remaining restraint of law and pro-
claiming its contempt of neutral
opinion.
'It undertook the invasion of Ru-
mania in the belief that victory there
would startle the world, would appease
discomfort in Germany and enable it to
dictate peace on its own terms. When
the German armies scored success in
Rumania the German government
thought the time for debating peace
had come. This was its calculation.
But the offer was made in n way which
showed the terms were to be terms i'm
posed by a conqueror.'