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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

The monarchy has been suspended.
No regent has been, or viii be ap-
pointed until the people of Russia
have spoken their viii. 1t viii be
spoken at a popular convention IN the
near future. It will decide what form
of government the people of Russia
viii have hereafter That day viii
be Russia's independence day.
Meanwhile the affairs Of the great
ex-empire viii be conducted by the
ministry formed as the result of the
overthrow Of the reactionary govern
ment Everything indicates that 1t
has the great masses of the people on
its side.
The elements that were fnstru-
mental in forming it were labor and
the soldiery. Out of several hundred
delegates who voted at the council
which elected it, only fifteen dis
scented
A government to be based on uni
versaI suffrage and equal voice
of the people in its administration has
succeeded the reign OF the most des-
potic of modern sovereigns.
The executive committee Of the
duma, which yesterday began its
task OF Transforming the most abso-
Lutte Of monarchies into a modern
democracy, announced 1t would first
restore complete order throughout the
empire prior to holding general cleo
tons.
These general elections viii give
all the people of the empire an op-
portunity to voice their opinions as
to the form of government and the
personnel Of the officials who viii ad-
minister that government
The new government under the ex-
ecutiEe committee Of the duma is
rapidly gaining strength from ali
classes. Mobiles OF the empire are re-
ported to be meeting in various places
and pledging support to the new or
der.
The most phenomenal feature or
the revolution has been the swift and
orderly transition whereby the con-
troll of the city passed from the regime
OF the old government into the hands
OF its opponents. Until Sunday dis
orders in the streets, which never
went beyond quiet gatherings or mild
demonstrations, could not properly be
termed a revolution at all.
After thirty six hours of continuous
street fighting, the whole area OF
Petrograd was on Tuesday noon In
the hands Of the revolutionists. Reg1-
ments called out to disperse street
crowds which were clamoring for
bread. refused to fire upon the peo-
pie, but mutinied
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
ASKS FOR 600, 900
Preparedness Measure Quickly Passed
by Massachusetts Legislature

Preparedness Measure Quickly Passed
by Massachusetts Legislature
Boston, March Ex-Governor Nc
Call sent special message to the leg
islatue calling for the immediate ap-
preparation of 81 900 900 for emer-
gency defense purposes. The appro-
priation, the governor said in effect,
is a necessary preparedness measure.
Among other things needed, the
governor declared, provided the
militia should be called on to mobi-
lie. would be equipment now lacking
to put the National Guard on a war
footing.
The war bill was passed in record
time In less than two and one-half
hours from the time Governor Nc
Calls special message was received.
the bill had hearing before the com
mittee on ways and means, was
passed unanimously by both branches
on a suspension Of the rules, en-
crossed and signed by the chief ex-
ecutive.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
CHINA READY FOR WAR
Her Troops Seize German Holdings
Without Meeting Opposition

Pekin, March 20.-Pekin has car
RED out further warlike measures
against Germany The German con-
cessions at Tien-Tsin and Hankow
were taken over BY Chinese troops
without opposition.
Foreign Minister WI Ting Fang
conferred with the diplomatic ENJOYS
OF both the entente powers and neu-
trails In many quarters a declara-
ton of war between China and Ger
many is expected without any further
delay.
The Dutch minister has taken over
German interests. The German min
lister is expected to leave for Shang-
hal within the next few days.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

special sessions OF the Probate Court wiz
% held ~ the office OF p. w. HAIDwrN fn
bAh1oN. on the second and fourth Fridavs
50 each month in she afternoon. and NJ ths.
otsice 90 COLBY SronDARn. In ORTEA Ms In
the AFTERNOON 81 the third Friday az each
mouth. Parties desiring 10 I ransa.sf Ir,I,sts
business ~ Barton or Orleans should notify
the Judge IN advance. that he may take the
necessary papers.
The Probate once az NEWPORT will bt
open every day, except sundays and holt
Gays but those coming from n distance ns
Tar rs possible should make special apnotnt
ments with the Court In advance
RUFUS W. SPEAR IrDaE
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CONTINUED from Page sevcnl

has only TO hear him to unmistakably
know that he is sincere and fully
believes all he says on his subject.
We hope to hear him again. John
Hayes kindly gave several nice and
appropriate selections on his phono-
graph, including scripture reading.
The large choir was ably directed by
II. II. Tracy.
On the evening Of March 10, Miss
Stella Dane and her class of boys
gathered at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Rice 20 help their son Lyle,
who is a member of the class, cele-
brate his birthday. From all ac-
counts il was properly observed and
we think the 'slickin's" win last him
fully another year. The boys had a
dandy time. Mrs. Rice served sugar
on snow, apples and plain doughnuts.
she and Miss Dane furnished a large
birthday cake bearing candles, and
Rev. w. ID. Hetherington. who was
especially invited, brought an abund-
ance of buttered popcorn and pop
corn balls. Lyle received many nice
gifts, each one bringing him some
thing TO keep in memory of the even
ing. The class is gaining member
ship and are fortunate in having
teacher who takes so much interest in
them, not only during the Sunday
service but during the entire week
The class call themselves Faithful
Band" May they live up to it, Miss
Dane recently presented each member
with nice gold class pin.
CONG. CHURCH NOTES
Sunday morning worship. 1890
Sunday school, 400
Union services in the evening at
7;30 p. m, at the Congregational
church.
Thursday evening, c. E. meeting at
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
Rev. w. d. Hetherington, Pastor.
Sunday, March 25th
1880 a. M, morning worship.
HAS a. m, Bible School.
1880 p. M, union service at Con-
gregational church.
Wednesday, March 2sth
7:3O p. m, C. E. meeting.
Topic: The Saloon-The Foe of
Society. lisa. So, Is.
Leader, Mr. Robert Powers.
Come with US. More should be
done to Danish the saloon from the
world.
Last Thursday evening, a goodly
number of young people, from West
Charleston, visited the Derby B. Y. p.
U. We had good meeting and a real
enjoyable social hour. We thank
them.
Last Sunday evening, though the
roads were bad, Mr.. George P. Cofran
OF Derby, brought US a good message
to a large congregation. Mr.. John
Hayes of this town, furnished good
music on his photograph Both these
gentlemen receive our thanks. We
hope to hear them again.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
President Orders Speeding Up
In Naval Construction
WAR DECLARATION VERY NEAR
News That Some Americans Were
Among Fifteen Men Drowned on the
American Merchantmen Vigilancia.
Sunk Without Warning, Adds to
Gravity of the Situation

Washington. March President
Wilson is expected within the next
forty-eight hours to indicate definite
ly- that he believes a virtual state OF
war exists between the United States
and Germany.
News received from Plymouth.
Eng, that fifteen men. some of them
Americans, had been drowned when
the American merchantmen Vigilan-
cha was sunk without warning by q
German submarine, added, If pos
sible. to the already grave view OF the
situation held here as a result OF the
destruction of the Vigilancia, the I'LL
nois and the City Of Memphis.
Whether the president Will hasten
the extra session of congress already
called for April Is or will take add
tional steps TO protect American com
merce without this move was not dis
closed. No official pretends to know
his plans, and the general view is
that he is still considering the ques-
ton in his usual deliberate way.
A cabinet meeting probably will be
held this afternoon and at that time
the situation arising out of the new
acts of aggression on the part of Ger
many is expected to be thoroughly
canvassed.
Preparation for aggressive action
by the navy against the German sub
marine menace has begun at the di-
rection Of President Wilson. The
president authorized the expenditure
of the Sis, 900, 900 emergency fund,
provided by congress, to speed up
naval construction and pay for special
additional war craft and the suspen-
sion of the eight-hour labor law in
plants engaged on navy work.
Immediately afterward Secretary
Daniels ordered the New York navy
yard to begin building sixty subma-
rine chasers of the 110-foot type, to
be completed in from sixty to eighty
days.
With the presidents approval, the
secretary also ordered the graduating
of the first and second classes at the
naval academy. The first class will
90 out March %. releasing 172 junior
officers to fill existing vacancies, and
the second in September, furnishing
202 more full year before they 9th
erwise would be available.
While the energies of the navy viii
be concentrated for the present on
efforts to get into commission craft
designed particularly to destroy sub
marines and guard the coast, war
ship building generally will be speed
ed up under the recent agreement
with private builders and with the
funds now made available.
A large number Of privately owned
motor craft available for navy use
may be drawn upon at any time. Re
tired naval officers have been at work
along the entire Atlantic coast sur
Teying boats for a month. Contracts
have been made for their purchase
and telegraphie order will make
them government property overnight.
Volunteer crews for the boats have
been enrolled among yachtsmen and
others along the coasts. Commanders
OF naval districts are ready to cali
them out and begin patrol work with
virtually no delay.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

Washington, March 16.-Dr. Cary
T. Grayson, President Wilson's ma
val aide, was confirmed by the sen
ate as medical director and rear ad-
miral in the navy after long fight
against him Dy Republican senators.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

New York, March 20.-A divorce
was granted to Mrs. Dorothy ". Nc
Combs from William F. McCombs.
chairman OF the Democratic national
committee and devoted supporter OF
President Wilson
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
Johnson No Lonqer Governor

Sacramento. Cal. March 16.-Hi-
ram H. johnson. United States sena-
tor-elect. reliRquished the governor
ship Of California before a joint ses-
sion Of the legislature and Lieutenant
Governor Stephens became the states
chief executive
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
munItIons Plant Blows 10

Copenhagen, March IA large
munitions plant at Cologne blew up t.
ccordfng to information received
rom German sources. Several hun
bred workmen are reported to have
persisted.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

Washington, March 20.-The farm
loan board announced that the inter
est rate on ali loans made 10 farmers
throughout the country BY federal
land aanks would be 3 percent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
u-Rcats' Bio Shipping Toll

Berlin, March Merchant ships
Of an aggregate gross tonnage OF
Isl 500 we're destroyed in February,
as a result Of war measures Of the
central powers, the admiralty an
nounced.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
Ingenious Calculator

calculator that shows the money
values of one country in the terms Of
several others and applies the values
70 various weights and measures has
been invented by an Engllshman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21

New York. March ze.-Charies j..
vopiefa Of Illinois. American minis
ter 70 the Balkan states for the last
three and half years. has arrived
here.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
ROmdnOff Dynasty In Russia
Comes to an End
MICHAEL REJECTS REGENCY
Gar Had Previously Ahdicated In Be-
half of Himself and Crown Prince
Stormy Days Ahead, Though Quiet
Is Practically Resto-ed-Reign Of
Despotisn Comes to an End

Fetrograd. March 1S.-Emperor
Nicholas abdicated ct midnight Thurs
day nIent en- behalf OF himself and
the heir apparent. Grand Duke
Alexis. in favor Of Grand Duke Mich
ael AIexandrCyitch.
AT 2:30 yesterday afternoon Grand
Duke Michael himself abd.cated, thus
bringing the RomanoT dynasty to an
end.
The Republic of Russia dream
Of the centuries-looms large and
radiant as the most probable outcome
Of the great revolt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-03-21
S3O,OOO.OOO A DAY
What the War Has Cost Great Britain
During the Past Year

During the Past Year
London. March 20-RepIyfng to a
question in the house or commons ],
Chancellor or the Exchequer Law said
the daily average expenditure OF the
British government from April ! !,
1916, TO March 81. 1917. would work
ont at g. coo 900 $50 go 000).
Law said the nominal total national
debt VAS eEtimated at e3 900 900. :
900 The total estimated amount duo
from Great Brifain's allies and the
1ominions. fae chancellor said, was
eg64 600 Co.,
Loan Of sfoo, COX. COO to France
New York March 1s--Announce-
ment OF new loan Of 800, 90 900 70
the French government was made ~
IT r. Morgan & Co.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19

Former Sing Sing Warden investieat-
ing Conditions for Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels.

Portsmouth, y. H., Jan. 18.-Thos.
Mott Osborne, former warden OF Sing
Sing prison.; John Mccormick. pro-
fessor Of political science at Bowdoin
college, and Osborne's secretary. HaT.
~ Brosky, entered the United States
naval prison here, handcuffed and in
gray uniforms, to begin a weeks vol
uniary servitude Their purpose Is
TO investigate conditions at the prison
for the navy department at the re-
quest of Secretary Daniels. On the
detention ship Southery they wero
given the customary examination and
then we're put to work in the laundry
and scrubbing down the deck.
Osborne as Tom Brown" and Nc
Cormick as John Austin" are book
I'd as deserters. It is planned to
transfer them to the naval Jail and
set them to work on the rock pile
and at cleaning yards and buildings
Brosky will remain on the ship as a
"detentioner," the name applied 10
men on short sentences for misde-
meanors.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
Romance of the Sea Stiii
Lives Despite the Great
Changes of Recent Years.

All those wonderful changes and ad-
raEceS in naval design, construction
and equipment have taken place with
in my period of service, writes Admiral
Badger in Youths Companion. In sea
power, in military efficiency, in COM
forts and conyeniences, We have great
~ gained, but / think that those of us
who started our careers when the
great naval advance Of the last gener-
alton was Still to come, who made
their early cruises in sailing ships or
ships with auxiliary steam power only,
look back with tender memory upon
the old and less mechanical environ
ment.
The romance Of the sea as conveyed
by Marryat and others in their stories
has not really gone; the conditions
only have changed. The sea and its
effect upon those who follow it never
charges, and there is as great field
in the navy today for the adventurous
youngSter as ever-perhaps a greater
Certainly he can have as many heart
thrills on board as submarine or de-
StrOyer or flying craft as he could have
had on board brig or schooner cruis-
ing for pirates in the Olden days.
The changes in the material of the
navy have produced corresponding
changes in its organization and per
sonnet. You no longer see the gray
bearded boatswain's mate Quartermas-
ter OF quarter gunner about the decks
Of our ships. They were brave and
loyal to the core, and their yarns" of
experiences OIL all seas and in all
we&therS, intcrspersed occasionally
with little good advice to the young
officer, tactfully given, whiled away,
many an hour Of quiet night watches
in port.
The old type of Sailorman under
stood his duties as thoroughly and per-
formed them as faithfully rs anyone
could desire, but machinery has ban
iShed him. His place has been taken
by the younger, better-cducated man,
who in a general way is more capable,
hut who does not as rule follow the
sea for n lifetime unless he wins carly
promotion.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
PRICES WERE FIRM ON TRS ST.
LOUIS MERCHANTS Ex.
CHANGE THURSDAY.
EXPORT SALESFAlRTHuRSDaY
Offerings Were Limited in Face Of
an Excellent Demand and With
General BulIish News, Wheat
Prices Advanced.

st. Louis, Jan. 1S.-The grain mar.
ket was strong on the st. Louis Mer-
chants Exchange Thursday
Offerings were limited in face Of
an excellent demand and with general
bullish news wheat prices climbed
well over Wednesdays close. Russian
crop advices very unfavorable. Ely
port sales were fair. May delivery up
1sc at S1SS%; July 1asc at s149rs.
Corn was very strong and new price
records were established when May
touched S1.011a. Argentine Eews and
northwest rise were features. Shorts
good buyers. May corn up sc at
S1.01R: July sc at 99%c.
Receipts-Cars wheat, local, 65;
cars wheat, through, "a; cars corn,
local, 81; cars corn. through, 9; cars
oats, local. 50 cars oats, through, II;
tons hay, local, $50; tons hay,
through, 80.
Grains in st. Louis public elevators
Wheat, 1,5O3,2 200 bus; corn, 224, 337
bus; oats, 692,712 bus.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
Wise and Otherwise.

Man propOscs-but woman steps in
and does the rest.
Successful borrowers always get
credit for their efforts.
The more man talks the more
trouble he piles up for himself.
No, Cordclia, gaStronomy has moth
ing to do with the price of gas.
A man is forced to play the game OF
life even if he doesn't hold trump.
1t is human nature for one man to
ask another how he feelS-also not to
care.
You may tip the soda clerk wink,
hut you can't Tip Pullman porter that
way.
When girl throws an old beau
over he is reminded that youth must
have its fling.
The girl who is willing 10 take in
washing to support family can afford
TO marry a man who wears a lot of
finger rings.
Makers of Them in the United States
Want to Relegate the Fire
cracker.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
IT oUT-pEcxsN1fFs pEcKsNrrF

The bill to prevent the newspapers
of the United States from printing
liquor advertisements BY excluding
them from the mails if such matter is
carried should be smothered, showed
under or otherwise gotten out of the
way by Congress.
The bill is founded on hypocrisy, If
passed it would make it a felony-not
misdemeanoT, by the way, but a peni-
Tertiary offense-for q publisher to
mail a newspaper containing the ad-
vertisement of a business specially IL
censed by the Federal Government.
The proposal is crooked and dishonest.
Suppose the bill should pass; what
would be the next thing? Caffeine is
a powerful poison; it is the active
principle of coffee; how long would it
be before some enthusiast for these
moral by-products which may only be
obtained through the legal regulation
of newspapers would be proposing the
exclusion of eovee advertising? Cor
sets compress the ribs and abdomens
Of mothers of the nation; candy is said
we don't know-to be bad for chill
dren's teeth; there are many shoes that
cramp and misshape the foot; novels
are advertised which are drivel-where
would the thing end?
The Government which would punish
a newspaper for advertising a bust
ness, it licenses would -Pecksniff
Pecksnifr. We have too great a con-
fidence in the vitality of the reaction
of American humor on American NOR
ais 20 fear the passing of the act
Republic.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
Indianapelis Live Stock.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 1s.-Cattle-
Prime corn fed steers, $10.75611.25;
good to choice steers, S10910.75:
common , to medium steers, s9.50@
10; good to choice yearlings, $500
$50; good to choice heifers, s7.509
9; fair 10 medium heifers, $500
7.25; Gamers and cutters. s4.50@5.40:
good to choice butcher bulls, $500
8; common to best veal calves. 50
ali.
IIo2s-Best heavy. s11.25Gu.f0;
medium and mixed, s11e5611:30;
good to choice light, s1125911.S0;
common TO medium light, s10311.25:
rough, s9.50910.6s; best pigs. $500
1925; light pigs. s7Is.25; bulk Of
sales Of good hogs. s11.e5G1l.S0.
Sheep and Lamhs-Good to choice
sheep. s7506S50; common to me-
dunn sheep. $iG7.25; good 20 best
lambs. s13G14; common TO me-
dunn lambs, sS91275: bucks, per 100
lbs, S5T5.50; breeding ewes, $3.50
$50.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
RICE rs CHEAP; BUT VERY -
WHOLESOME-HOW TO USE IT

Rice is one food that has not gone
I'D in price. In view of the fact that
it has so many uses regard it as ore
of the most valuable and at the sane-
time the cheapest food there is.
1t can be used as a cereal, as 4
vegetable substitute for potatoes afd
when favored with meat as a meat
dish blended with vegetables. Mary
desserts can be made from rice, ard
the stock in which it is boiled has
many uses.
But always remember that it must
be cooked correctly. One cup Zone
half pound) of rice before boiled Will
make FIVE cups after boiling, and very
good uncoated rice can be bought for
s cents 4 pound. That makes the
cooked rice less than l cent cup;
but remember, it must be boiled cor
rectly. Following is the recipe:
Wash through several waters. l do
not Aean to Just let the water run
on the rice and drain it of. Take the.
rice between the hands and rub we'll,
so the last water you drain from it is
Just as clear as it came from the fau
Get. For 1 cup of rice have quarts
of boiling water and put the rice in
very slowly Boil % minutes without
a cover. Some may take little less
and others a little more time. To be
sure it is tender and not overdone, at
the end of 20 minutes take few ker-
nels on a spoon and press. If tender.
drain through a strainer over bowl
mot into the sink, so as to save the
stock. Then blanch with boiling We
ter. When done dripping, spread OF
platter and dust with teaspoonful Of
salt.
Every housewife should have bow!
of boiled rice on hand Just as she has
q loaf of bread in the bread box. It
is always good, especially if the uneH-
peeted guest arrives. Something can
be quickly made if rice is on hand, and
remember it is one of the cheapest
foods at the present time.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
East st. Louis Live Stock.

National Stock Yards. ILL.,, Jan. Is.
-Cattle-Receipts, $500 head, 900
southerns. Marke, steady. Native beef
steers. S7.50111.50 yeariins steers
and heifers, sS50@11.50; cows. $3.50
9S50; stockers and feeders, $4,000
$50: calves. s6G12.5O; Texas steers.
S5.509S: prime southern beef steers.
ssG9; bee COWS and heifers, $4.509
80; prime yearlings and heifers,
sT.5e19.
Hogs-Receipts, 1880 head Mar
ket steady. Mixed, s10.6561l.15;
GOOD, s11.0591.25; heavy. s1O.25
@10.50; light, s1065611.10; pigs,
sS.2511010: bulk, $10.65@i1.I5.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head. Mar
ket steady Ewes, $650G10.15: year
lings, s11f12.25; lambs, s12.7591435.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-01-19
INDIANAPOLIS Produce,

Eggs-Indianapolis jobbers offerins
country shippers for strictly fresf
stock, delivered at Indianapolis, cur
rent receipts, 45c a dozen; candled
Acc; storage eggs, iobbers' selling
prices, 40c a dozen.
Poultry-Jobbers buying prices, de,
livery at Indianapolis: Hens. 16d
1Sc; ROSTERS and stays, 12c; capons,
Csc; turkeys, 12024c; ducks. 149
Ice; geese, 14@15c.
Butter-Jobbers' buying prices for
country stock, delivered at Indianap,
oils, 25c; jobbers selling creamery e1.
tras in prints, Ale; in tubs, 40c.
acknowledgements buyers paying
40c pound for butterfat, delivered
at Indianapolis.
Rabbits-Drawn, S1.25.