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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
Especial to the Free Press.)

N'pSS'dl u tHc FTee ITeSS.)
Plattsburgh. n. Y, May 9.-Of the 100
men from the New England States recom-
9nended for commissions in the officers
reserve corps. 81 are from Vermont They
nave been directed by BriEadierGeneral
Edwards. commander of the department
OF the Northeast. to report at the officers
training camp here not Later than Satur-
day. The men selected from Vermont are
as follows:
Wade c. Gatchel. Northfield
Charles S. Parker. Burlington.
John p. West, Rutland. mot commits
sioned).
H. w. Batchelder, Burlington.
I. "A. Collard. Burlington
w. n. Harlowe. Montpelier.
L. q. Haskell. Derby Line.
+. f. Kellogg. Burlington.
j. c. O'Donnell. Bellows Falls.
NJ w. Thomas, Burlington.
). y. Langmore. st. Johnsbury.
w. c. McGennis, North Troy.
r. n. Blake. Burlington.
\. A. Coleman, Middlebury.
V. l.. Durfee, Alburg
NJ. II. Gleason, Wardsboro.
II. w. McCucn, Vergennes
Roderick w. Smith. Burlington.
Edward A. White, Rutland.
Howard f.. Camp. Burlington.
William T.. Littcjohn. Barre
George F. Macdonald, Northfeld.
Allen B. MacMurphy, Burlington.
Richard b. Spaulding, Rutland.
Charles l.. Brown. Barre.
Guy r. Chamberlin, Burlington.
+. r. Jellison. Burlington.
Lloyd J. Woodward. Burlington.
John S. Barker. st. Johnsbury.
We,
Carl j. Dockler. Proctor.
Brigham W. MacFarland. Hyde rark.
l.. NJ. Ramsey Fort Ethan Allen.
II. Brahana, Lowell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
SIS, 100000 TO BELGIUM;
$1OO,OOO,OOO TO FRANCE

Washington. May 9-The United States
has arranged to make loan of So. .OOO, 900
to Belgium, which will be expended by
the Belgian relief commission.
The first loan from the American gov
|ernment to France since the entrance of
The United States into the war was made
when Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
ha nded to j. J. Jusserand. the French
ambassador. treasury warrant for
k10o,0 ,O00 The money will be expended
n this country in the purchase of sup
plies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
CHANCELLOR TO SPEAK
ON PEACE MONDAY

Copenhagen, via London, May "a spe-
cial despatch received here from Berlin
says DR.. Won Bethmann Hollweg, the
imperial German chancellor. will answer
peace Interpolation in the Reichstag
Monday
the despatch adds that the Reichstag
will adjourn in the middle of May. but
not to autumn. as Is customary. Parlia-
mentary objections to leaving the govern
ment uncontrolled from the May adjourn.
ment until autumn have resulted in plans
for short summer session in July.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
Washington Co. S. S. Convention.

Barre May 9.-Fifty delegates attended
to-day the annual meeting of the WASH
ington County Sunday School association.
THE All-Inclusiveness of Religious Edu-
cation was the general theme of the
convention.
The Rev. G. A. Boyd spoke on THE
Value of Coal this aftenroon and in
stalled the officers. A feAture of the
meeting tonight was mixed choir of so
voices.
Tomorrow at the Methodist Church in
White River Junction the Sunday School
association of North Windsor will hold
its annual meeting; Friday at the Baptist
Church Saxton's River. the Windham
association; and Saturday the South
Windsor association will meet at the
congregational Church in Ludlow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
VERGENNES.

Ihere was good attendance at The Sun
day morning services at the Methodist
Episcopal Church when the new pastor.
the Rev. w. j. Mulholland, preached his
initial sermon. Before announcing his
text Mr.. Mulholand in his Introductory
remarks said that as he waA unable to go
to the front In the war in which we are
engaged he felt It his duty as far as he
was able to become producer OF food
upon the large plot of ground connected
with the parsonage and to do SO he must
ask the congregation to wait until June
the customary pastoral visitation of the
pastor for that reason. declaring that any
call OF the sick or those in distress would
receive his prompt attcntion-Mrs. j. C.
Watt Is ill.-A meeting of the teachers of
the Addison northwest district was held
Friday In the Vergennes school building,
Superintendent II. a. Farrar presiding. At
the morning session Mr. Farrar discussed
school problems and club work and the
relations of the schools to the work of
public safety. At the afternoon session
Professor Story of the University OF Ver-
icon mtjnue0 on maze tvval
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
LIBERIA BREAKS WITH GERMANy

Baltimore, May 9.-Announcement that
Liberia has severed diplomatic relations
with Germany was received here TODAY
by Ernest Lyon, consul-general of the
negro republic. in a cablegram from Sec.
retary of State c, d, r. King No rea.
sons were given. Consul General LYON
has notified the state department at
Washington. He said the break carried
a practical advantage to the entente allies
because 1t will remove from German con-
troll the wireless telegraph and cable
facilities at Liberia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
ST. JOHNSBURY MAN
TO REPRESENT VERMONT

St. Johnsbury, May Ex-Governor Graham
|sas appointed DR.. J. d. Bachand dele
Eate from Vermont to represent the win
he War convention to be held at Mont
real May q to 49, Among the distinguished
Ptatesmen who will participate in this
are General Joffre and Secre-
harry Viviani of France, Foreign Secretary
Balfour of England, Sir Wifred Laurier
hnd Theodore Roosevelt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
RUSSIAN GENERAL SHOT.

Riga, Russia via London, May 10, 10a
a. m.-Major-General Karlzoff COM
mander Of the Siberian rifles division
has been assassinated. He was attacked
while walking near the railroad station;
his assailant disappeared.
The soldiers, among whom General
karlzof was very popular, deny the
possibility that the assassin was one OF
their number.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
BOTH PARTIES BEHIND PRESIDENT

Washington, May 9.-Leaders of both
parties in Congress at conference
with President Wilson day promised
to support the administrations billion
dollar shipbuilding program. A bill will
be introduced Immediately to give the
shipping board $500, 00o.O0 for con-
structiOn of great steel and wooden
cargo fleet to run the German under
sea blockade and the renal inder of the
money will be appropriated whenevel
needed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
JAIL BREAKER SENTENCED.

Brattleboro. May 9.-Andrew Petos was
found guilty by a jury in Windham
county court this afternoon Of attempt
ing TO break out OF the Newfane Jail last
month. Judge T.. l.. Waterman sentenced
him to not less than one and half or
more than two years at hard labor in
Windsor State prison.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
Caledonia Cases Heard.

Montpelier May 9.-Two Caledonia coun-
ty cases were argued In supreme court
TUESDAY. S. A. Jones. guardian of Hiram
Drown, VS.. George w. Chesley's estate
appeal from probate commissioners. and
State VS.. George w. Bolton. procuring
abortion. Court resumed its sessions at
$40 o'clock after a weekend recess TAX
en- Thursday afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
Land for Agricultural School.

Randolph Center, May 9.-The board of
education has bought 80 acres of land of
Joseph Rochelieu for the State to enlarge
the plant of the agricultural school here.
This secures to the school needed addi-
tion of tillage, pasture and woodland with
a well equipped sugar orchard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
VAWTER ACQUITTED BY
THE "UNWRITTEN LAW

Cnrstiansburg. Va. May 9.-Charles f.
Vawter. former professor at Virginia
Polytechnic Institute was acquitted to-
night by jury in the Montgomery county
court of the murder of Stockton Heth,
Jr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
1s.a5i IN MARINE CORPS.

Washington. May 9.-Oficial announce
mcnt was made to-day that the marine
corps now contains 1881 men. Its au-
thorized strength of l7,400 was passed
May ]. A bill to authorize strength of
10000 is pending In Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10

A good many people will move" this
sprlng-as always. And as always. they
viii be influenced. in selecting tho new
homes. by the classified ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
WAR SUNNI AIRY.

The sanguinary battle between the
British and Germans for possession Of
the village Of Fresnoy goes on apparently
without aba tement. 1t is "a battle Of
desperation on the part of the Germans.
who see in the loss of the village double
menace--the placing in jeopardy of their
entire line north, especially the town of
Lens and it's adjacent coal fields, and a
deeply projecting salient into their lines
which would virtually put the British at
the threshold of Cambria. e1at
The exact situation in hattl4. .villag ge,
which was recaptured by the Germans
Tuesday after stubborn defence on the
part of the Canadians, is somewhat
obscure. The British war office asserts
that Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria's men
met with reverses west of the village
Tuesday night during "A counter attack.
while unofficial advices are to the effect
that they have been expelled from a
greater portion of the village, but are
still holding out. although barely able to
maintain themselves against the stub
born onslaughts of the Canadians
On the other hand the German official
communication asserts that the Germans
have held the village against fresh Brit
ish attacks and in addition have taken
100 more prisoners. In making this claim,
however. the usual details of victory
and claims of sanguinary losses inflicted
are lacking in the statement of the Ger
man war office.
Wednesday saw a return of unfavorable
weather along the Anglo-German front,
and except around Fresnoy the fighting
was mainly by means of the artillery.
Germany however is still optimistic
that her underwater campaign will be
successful in ending the war. The naval
budget committee of the Reichstag has
been told that in April not less than
], 1,100.0 600 tons were sunk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10

The classified ads, used "in time" OBJ
|ciate the need to worry about . pro.
epective lapse Of rent-income.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10
So BRITISH SHIPS
SUNK IN WEEK
"a Over 1000 Tons Each-22
under 1000 Tons-16 Fish.
ing Vessels.
DECREASE IN TONNAGE.
SanRuinary Battle between British and
Germans Over Possession Of trcs-
nOy Is Raging Unabatcd.

London, May 9.-Twenty- -four British
merchant vessels of more than 1000 tons
each were sunk during last week, II is
announced officially. Twent-two vessels
less than 800 tons and III fishing vessels
were sunk.
Vessels of all Municipalities, arrivals,
2374 salines, .,ig9.
British merchantmen over 1000 tons
sunk, including five not reported pre-
viously "A; under 1900 tons, %.
British merchantmen unsuccessfully
attacked. including SIX previously not
reported. "a.
british fishers sunk. including one not
previously reported and Is saiier, 49,
Boston. May 9.-The British steamer
Hesperus was sunk by a submarine off
the Scilly islands April 2, while in the
service of the British admiralty, according
TO advices received here to-day Two men
were killed Twenty -four surviving MEM
bers of the crew We're picked up by a
Greek steamer and landed at Brest,
France, the report said. The Hesperus
registered 1,275 tons net, and formerly was
engaged in service between Boston and
Manchester. England.
New York. May 9.-The 6459-ton Brit
!sh tank steamship San Crbano, which
ieft Mexican oil port April II for the
United Kingdom. has been sunk by SUBJ
marine, according to cable advices re-
ccived here to-day by her owners, the
Anglo Mexican Petroleum company. The
sinking occurred prior to April 20 and no
mention was made as to the fate of the
IS men on board.
London. May a British mine sweeper
was torpedoed and sunk on May S, with
the loss of two officers and 20 men, ad-
miralty announces.
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Continued On page twsl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-05-10

London. May a British mine sweeper
was torpedoed and sunk on May S, with
the loss of two officers and 20 men, ad-
miralty announces
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28

The home Of rising young physi-
clan In Chicago is presided over by
sweet-faced young matron with brown
eyes. And In the doctors reception
room, on red cushion, reposes a large
black and white cat. 1t Is Calamity.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28

A well known Philadelphia lawyer
tells of an enterprising man in that city
who retained him to prosecute an &C.
ton Consultation with the PLAINTIFF g
witnesses revealed the fact that their
stories were most conflicting and con.
sequently far from convincing. This
fact was communicated by the lawyer
to his client, and the latter was advised
to drop the suit. After some hesitation
the client said that he would have u
talk with the witnesses and the next
day inform the lawyer what he would
do in the matter. The next day the eli.
ent appeared, quite cheerful and with
the air of man who has won q good
fight
81 have talked to all witnesses" said
he. land they all say they must have
been mistaken when they conferred
with you. They all see it alike now.
have also seen some Of the jurymen
and they think l will win. Now, II
there is such thing as justice In law.
we can't lose" Chicago Herald.
FOR SALE: rs pairs roller skates,
in good condition. Cheap if taken at
once. For terms see Lee Cmnerly,
telephone 279-r3.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28
You and Today.


With every rising of the sun
Think of your life az just begun
The past has shriveled and buried deep
All yesterdays. There let them sleep
Nor seek to summon back one ghost
OF that innumerable host.
Concern yourself with but today,
Woo 1t and teach 1t to obey
Your will and wish. Since time began
Today has been the friend of man,
But in his blindness and his sorrow
He looks to yesterday and tomorrow.
You and today! a soul sublime,
And the great pregnant hour of time!
With God Himself TO bind the twain,
Go forth. l say, attain. attain
--::::!s. Wheeler Wilcox.
TIE Charivari.
The "Shiyaree" was introduced into
America by the French of Louisiana
and Canada. OF course "Shivaree" is a
corrupt contracted form of charivari,
the French word. but its meaning is
the same The clIarivari began as
regular wedding serenade, but came to
be reserved only for unpopular mar
riages
The council of Tours. at the begin
ming of the seventeenth century, for
babe this form of serenade. the penal
ty being accommodation from the
church. but this did not put an end to
the ractice.-Exchange
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28
Keep the Dollars
at Home by
Trading at Home
No Use.

No Use.
George, dear" said his mother.
you have been Mr.. Coyne's office boy
for nearly year now. and he hasn't
raised your salary yet. Can't you do
something to attract his attention so
he'll know you're aliveT
"I've tried that, mother" answered
George. 81 tipped the inkstand over
this morning and spilled ink all over
his white vest. and it didn't seem to
help bit."-St Louis Post-Dispatch.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28
Too WiIIino,

Toni wonder why Harry broke
his engagement with Miss Peckemr
Jack-"Accordlng to my information,
her father offered to lend him money
enough to get married on."-Indianap-
els Star,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28

Stesth y etoS W 49, ttAA
Then they hid I'M
til they saw the
to a C b er come
along and grab
the rail and say
and do things.
The next morn
ing the teacher
asked the boys if
they knew any
thing about it.
After a W h ii e,
there being no re-
Spouse, he took a
coin fr o III b i s
pocket, saying.
81 will give this
piece of silver to
the boy who tells
ME who had a
hand in it."
No one answer
ed, and then a lit
tie fellow, caught
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28
The
- The -
Scrap Book
Had a Hand In II.


At certain big school few small
boys played a joke on their class
teacher by painting the hand rail of the
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-06-28

by the bride, cautiously said:
please, sir, can tell"
"Well, Willie, who was It'll"
"And you won't cane me if tellT
mo, won't whip you"
"Pleases sir, you had hand In it,
Evening star., 1917-11-08
CALLED TO MEXICO CITY,
z IS NOT LIKELY TO RETURN
Juan T. Burns, Mexican Consul
General, Was Recently Under
Charges in New York.

MEXICO CITY, November s-Juan It
Burns. Mexican consul general in New
York. arrived in Mexico City TODAY
Senor Burns was called home by the
foreign Office and 1t is rumored in Of
ficial circles that on account of recent
events he will not return to the United
States in an official capacity.
Early in the present year Senior Burns
was arrested in New York charged with
violating the American embargo on the
shipment of arms to Mexico Last month
he again came into prominence by
reason of letters written to the chair
man of a local exemption board in New
York protesting against the calling be-
fore the board for examination of Jesus
Martinez. Mexican vice consul in New
York. 1t was stated that instead of
havfng Martinez comply with the re-
quest of the exemption board to make
out affidavits which automatically
would have secured his exemption.
Burns sent an insulting letter to the
board. In an interview Burns was quoted
as having said that Mexicans had been
forced into the Army and that the ex-
emption boards showed ignorance of
the rights of aliens coming before them.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
COTTON MEN IN FAVOR
OF RAIL RATE INCREASE
National Council Adopts Resolution
Pledging Hearty Support Of
Fair Advances.

The National Council of American
Cotton Manufacturers. in session here.
is on record as favoring an increase
in railroad freight rates.
resolution adopted says the asso-
citation 'favors in principle an increase
in railway rates. and pledges before
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and elsewhere its hearty support OF
fair advances. for the reason that in
creased expense of operation-an in
evitable accompaniment of war condi-
tions. unless attended by an equitable
Increase In income-can lead but to
one. result-the financial and physical
wreck of the various units Of our rail-
way system"
Another resolution adopted urges
Congress to grant liberal appropria-
tions for the support and development
of the bureau of foreign and domestic
commerce and the creation OF bu-
reau for the extension Of American for
eign trade.
Greater compression. the adoption of
a standard bale, more efficient loading
of freight cars and an increase in the
ship tonnage in the coastwise and gulf
trade were suggestions for facilitating
the movement of the cotton crop ad-
were railway and steamship men and
representatives of the shipping board.
Two committees, which were ordered
to report at another meeting November
%, were created by the conference.
One will discuss the problem with rail-
way officials. while the other will con-
fer with shippers. manufacturers and
compressors.
Suggestions for standard bale were
heartily approved by traffic men pres
ent. They told the conference that the
varying dimensions prove a handicap
in loading freight cars. and that with
greater compression and uniform size
the present average of so bales per car
could be doubled
Evening star., 1917-11-08
4: &: BOUND TO ENTER SERVICE.
"a.
Roland P. Guillaume Comes Here
!. From Buffalo,

The spirit of which real soldiers are
, made was demonstrated by rookie"
who has just been accepted for the
.rgas and fame" regiment now en-
camped at the American University.
.Rkjected by the aviation recruiting ofi-
Ger at Buffalo, N. Y, his home city. Ro-
land P. Guiliaume walked and rode a
bicycle a total of 465 miles to Washing
fun to enlist
"A man who will do what he did ia
.At even II he Is slightly under weight" +"
sid Capt. Borden. the battalion COM
naandef Of the 18th Engineers, In ac-
cepting him for service.
Evening star., 1917-11-08
Retirement of Sergt. Hitch.

Master Hospital Sergt. Edgar T
Hitch, medical department, United
States Army. on duty with the attend
ing Army surgeon. at 1106 Connecticut
avenue in this city will be transferred
to the retired list of the Army next
Monday, but in conformity with orders
issued by the War Department will re-
main on duty at his present station.
Evening star., 1917-11-08

Knitting for service men-soldiers,
sailors or marines-is quite the proper
thing for the womenfolks these days.
Because there is so much interest, be-
cause the District chapter of the Red
Cross has been swamped with requests
for instructions regarding how to knit
the standard garments, and because
practically every woman In Washing
ton will want to knit several articles
to be sent as Christmas gifts to rela-
tives or friends who are in camp, The
Evening Star will publish a series of
these garments.
These Instructions are those officially
approved by the woman's bureau of the
American Red Cross.
Where to Get Materials.
-. Yarn and knitting needles may be
procured either from Red Cross chap
tiers or from stores. provided the yarn
is of the same grade and needles of
the same size as those described in
the bureaus circular.
80 The needles referred to in these di-
rections are standardized Red Cross
needles, which can be purchased from
Red Cross chapters. Their diameter is
kiSen OppOSlt6 InelI respective numDef
...- Because the khaki-colored dye is
needed by the War Department, the Dis
.trict Chapter of the Red Cross Is using
gray yarn instead. The color of the
yarn has been carefully considered
with the authorities of the War De-
.partment and with the American Red
..Gross commissioner for Europe, in
= Paris. 1t has been learned from both
-.m these sources that articles made in
-.efther gray or khaki yarn will be ac-
n ha n Tct- ~ of
securing khaki-colored yarn in large
quantities, the American Red Cross sup
.ply bureau will carry the gray yarn.
Instructions to Knitters.
General knitting directions are as
.fpllows:
~: Stitches should not be cast on too
90. Kaitting should be done evenly and
firmly and all holes should be avoided
..-.. Joining should be done by splicing
) or by leaving two or three inches at
each end of the yarn to be darned in
carefully.
All knots. ridges or Jumps should be
most carefully avoided, especially in
socks, as they are apt to blister the
feet.
1.-THE Illustration accompanying this
article is of the sleeveless sweater
which every man in the service needs
Many Of these are being supplied by
the Red Cross just as fast as the women
,.of the country can make them. But
any Washington youth who Is in the
.Servfce would appreciate receiving one
..,c4 these garments from home.
...', Red Cross Directions.
-s-
Here are the Red Cross directions for
making them:
Sleeveless sweater-2h hanks OF yarn
s.SH pound). 1 pair Red Cross needles
- no 3. Cast on so stitches. Knit 2,
purl stitches for inches. Knit plain
until sweater measures rs inches. Knit
-3s stitches. bind Off "a stitches for
neck. loose. Knit % stitches. Knit
e ridges on each shoulder, cast on "a
stitches. Knit plain for 21 inches Knit
plain for 21 inches. Purl 2. knit 2
Stitches for inches. Sew up sides
leaving inches for armholes, rows
single crochet around neck and l row
single crochet around the armholes