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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
THINGS TO LEARN IN NAVY
Old Petty Officer Reminds the Recruits
There Are Some Things That
Cannot Be Taught.

The old petty officer in charge of
the drills drew a deep breath and
looked down the long lines of newly
enlisted apprentice seamen. A few OF
the boys were from the poorer quar-
ters of nearby cities and towns; some
were from the farming districts; but
the greater number were undergradu-
ates from colleges and universities
f1ocking to the colorS at the first in
timation of their country's need, and
all were astonishingly transformed by
the mere dOnning of uniforms and
caps, into potential sailors for the
ships of the United States navy.
The petty officer cleared his throat,
writes Harriet Welles in Scribner's.
Somehow the sunshiny parade ground,
bordered by cheerful yellow brick bar
racks and backed by the sparkling
blue of Narragansett bay and the dis
tant, pointed spires of Newport
churches, seemed too incongruously
peaceful compared with the things of
which he was trying to speak. He
cleared his throat again.
"Pd like to remind you, lads" he
said, ''that there are some things in
our navy that you'll have ito learn for
yourselves. We can teach you the
manual of arms and the drills; and
there are schools here to train you for
any branch of ships work that you
have leaning toward-wireless, cleo
tricity, signal corps, hospital corps,
engineering, cooking and yeoman's
workout what you've got to get. if
you're to be of any real use, is the
| spirit of the navy.
Maybe there's those with education
enough to explain that spirit to you,
haven't got the words. only know
what it means in actions. Summed up,
| 1t amounts to about this Aboard ship
there amt no you and there amt no
me; there's just US And we're work
| ing together under the flag of the fin
| est country on earth"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
REPUBLICANS CONTROL CONGRESS

A New York despatch says that the republican par
majority of four in the Senate and 10 in the House
At first it not apparent whether the democrats
republicans would control the next Congress- both party
managers predicting their party would have the control
tcts unreported and the lineup close that the scales
might be turned in favor of either party.
The uncertainty surrounded New YorRs guber-
ratoria contest between Gov. Whitman and Smith, the
democratic candidate It close that it looked as
the soldier vote would settle it. Final returns showed
election Of Arthur E. Smith. The next New York
legislature viii be republican, although by reduced maj
critics.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
MR.. Writers ELECTED

Tht vote for town representative was -anneunced~at
o'clock The total vote 1888 With IA blank Harry
W Writer'S received 500 votes and Jonas H. Brooks CPS
the majority for Mr. Writer'S was 75 Immediately after
the vote announced Mr. Writer'S made short speech
from the band stand thanking the people for their sup
port. reception held at the house in the evening
which was largely attended Music furnised by the
band, cigars were passed out and Mr. Writer'S made
short Speech again thanking the voters Of St. Johnsbury
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
AVIATORS COMING
Two Thousand Expected at Fort
Ethan Allen
Especial to The Caledonian)

Especial to The Caledonian)
Burlington, Nov. 5-Two thousand
student aviators are expected to ar
rive at Fort Ethan Allen in few
few days to take the quarters of the
58th and 59th field artillery, which
have left. Major Ralph w. Miles is
the commanding officer at higher
post aud will remain as the comman-
dant if no officer of higher rank ar
1ives with the aviators.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
COUNTY REPRESENTATIVES

Barnet, William J. McLam, r.
Burke, B. S. Harris, R.
Danville, Ashley ]. Goss, D.
Groton, Bernard E. Eastman, r.
Hardwick, Frank T. Taylor, R.
Kirby, W, M. Jenkins, r.
Lyndon, F. E. Dwinell, D.
Newark, E. w Gray, D.
Peacham, H. A. Renfrew, r.
Ryegate, Fred Pillsbury, R.
Sheffield, William Peck, r.
st. Johnsbury, Harry w. Writers
}.
Stannard, D. H. Smith, r.
Sutton, G. w. Jesseman, r.
Walden, E. w. Orton, r.
Waterford, E. 3. Freeman, r.
Whealock, H. J. Mathewson, r.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
DEMOCRATS CLAIM CONTROL
OF HOUSE AND SENATE

The democratic national committee headquarters
claimed that the Senate would be democratic by at least
VOTE and that the final returns would show margin
although small one for the democrats in the House.
The committee returns said to show definitely the
election Of 40 democratic Senator's while in the House
215 seats assigned to democrats 204 to republicans
and the rest in doubt.
In the New York state election the law provides that
the soldier vote cannot be counted until after Dec 49,
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
CHA
Daily Thnuuht

Daily Thought.
That act of contemplation creates
the thing mplated.-Disraeli.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
COUNTY TICKET ELECTED

The entire republican ticket was elected the others
the ticket receiving about the the state SEN
ators. Those elected Harry II. Carr and Charles
L Stuart Of Lyndonvie for senators; Oscar c. Wood
ruff of Burke and NJ D. Coffrn for assistant judges,
Walter Smith for judge Of probate; James B. Camp.
and B. NJ Bundy of Sutton for high baif
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06
LEAVE IT TO MARSHAL FOCH
HE WILL RECEIVE DELEGATES
WILL help STARVING NATIONS

French and Americans South of Sedan in Rapid Retreat
from Belgian Frontier to the Ainse-The Allies and
Government Will Furnish Food and Sup
plies to the Starving People of Austria Hungary
Bulgaria and -Turkey-President Advised of This
Action by Colonel House.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-11-06

A motion-picture camera has been
invented for taking portraits which
are separated and mounted in book
form, the appearance of motion being
Impaired as the pages cf the book
are turned rapidly.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
Old TOlDn Clock Thr0Ds People
 Out of Order

There are people in Newport who have depended upon the old town clock in the county court house to tell them when it is time to board a train. This faithful old timepiece has told them when to eat and when to go to bed. A few weeks ago this clock went on strike, the mechanism hav- ing become frozen along with most everything else when grim winter took possession of the universe. 1t was not so bad when it came to Q dead standstill and refused to move. But when it started yesterday it started wrong and at the present writing is still putting out the wrong dope. It sent many man to worl this morning two hours late, caused one man to miss his train and another to lose his job. The old clock is run ming two hours behind schedule, and the man who has the authority to shove the hands around couple of hours and tighten the handspring ought to get busy so people can get to living right again.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
SITUATION IMPROVES,

Little Rock, Feb. 9.-"The coal sit uation in the state is steadily improv- ing" said L. Garrett, deputy state fuel administrator. "The mines are again producing almost the normal supply. Except for the slow move ment over the Rock Island out of the Huntingdon Hartford district, condi- tions are satisfactory.
 'sCoal is coming in such quantities as to enable us to take care of all pending emergency requests, and with the continuation of the present wealth CT conditions, and favorable move ment, we, hope to be able to begin the accumulation of small reserves, and therefore practically eliminate any future fuel difficulties. Distribution is being made to several points where the reserves have been completely exhausted"
 There was a slight break in the gas main yesterday near the state line, but it was repaired by evening and did not seriously interfere with the gas supply.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
JUDGEMENT F0R
 s3,000 |S G||VE| E| ] Case of Pattie Garfield Vs. s. Helne@ mann Is Decided in Circuit Court
 Friday Afternoon.

A case in the Jackson circuit court which attracted a great amount of in terest was decided late Friday after- noon, the case being that of Patio Garfield, a negress, vs. Sol Heine- mann, nsrehant of this city, thS plaintiff being awarded, judgment fof damages in the amount of f$R poo, t1s amount sued for The case coTI5 two days and developed one of t|ISI| hardest fought Neal battles sv9 waged in local court.
 The case against Mir. Heinemoni developed last fall when some Aonf was sold at his store, which cofnr1od ity is said to have contained arnenit and caused the death of R. H. Bar6 field, husband of Pattie Barfiell The death of { Foreman Adlisson. M as result of the poison, it is uiieez
 The negroes resided across tS8 river from Newport. The poison said to have become mixed with linn when it was placed near some m
 to kill rats. The flour was tsI # home and consumed in the torn
 biscuits. sS #
 The case disposed of Friday WS| for personal damages received
 Pattie Garfield, who has another r1 in this court against Mir. Heinelila suing him for $3,0OO, as adminisl N r H trix of the Garfield estate. Two other cases against the dez ant for damages of $3,0O0 in each inz stance are on the docket and will tried at this court They are Ma1y Adkisson vs. MT. Heinenann AnlI Creddy Garfield vs. the defendant. Claude M. Erwin and Ira J. Mac represented Patty Barfield, whi1eZ Gustave Jones was counsel for thS| defendant. Y 4
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
Campaign Put Of One Week
Chairman A. T. Hubby of Jackson County Recreation Committee Has
 Returned from JOnesboro

Mayor A. T. Hubby, county chair man of the Playground and Recreation Association committee, returned last night from Jonesboro, where he at tended meeting of county chairmen from this district. He reports an enthusiastic session, which was di- rected by W. A. Cling of Washington, who explained the work.
 MT. Hubby states that the cam paign in Jackson county has been postponed one week, and will start Monday, February Is, and continue throughout the week. Three thous- and dollars will be raised in this county.
 A total of $1OO,OO0 is asked in Ark arsas to go toward a fund subscribed for supplying proper recreation and environment outside camps and can- comments. This amount does not in- clude the sum to be subscribed in Little Rock and Pulaski county. Money raised there will apply on tne work at Camp Pike.
 It is hoped, Chairman Hubby ex- plains, to raise the Sum of $3 for ev- cry Arkansas sofdier. At present there are 23,0OO soldiers from Ark ansas in service, and the present draft will send an additional 10000, he says. The money raised will be for benefit of the state men exclusively.
 The money coming from Jackson county homes will be placed in the hands of local treasurer and for warded to Washington, from which point it will be distributed for the benefit of the Arkansas soldiers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
GERMANS MAKE PEACE
 WITH UKRA|N|AN RADA
SPANISH SHIP
 IS TORPED0ED
Vessel, While En Route to New York City Was Sunk-Crew Is
 Saved.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Madrid, Feb. 9.-It is officially an- nounced that the Spanish steamship, Sebastian, forty-five tons, was tor pedoed while en route to New York City. The crew was saved.
 The Italian steamship, Duca Di Geneva, also was torpedoed. The vessel is reported to have sunk only half mile off the Murvoedro Beach. The minister of marine has asked Valencia authorities to- make a de- tailed report. If the sinking is con- firmed a protest will be forwarded to Berlin. The Spanish press considers the case extremely serious.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
Count Elm For YourseTcMst
 36 Suit Cases

Business is good at Pop U-lar Bluff, Mo-, if local indications are correct. We are told that 36 suit cases landed in Newport on Missouri Pacific train No. Saturday morning. Of course it does not stand to reason that all these suit cases came from the Bluff, but the number is far in excess of the av- craze arrivals before the supreme court opened the gate. And it is not to be argued that all these cases stopped in Newport, for there are two other lines running out of the city along which there is drouth to break and it cannot be said that they all contained poison, either.
 Local officers, however, are not idle, and persons better bear in mind the "personal use" clause that makes it violation of the law for one to get too generous or thrifty.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Lieut.. John H. Sutton of Little Rock, member of the tooth Aero Squad, who is reported to have been on the Tuscania Tuesday night when it was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast, was nephew of Mrs. J.. A. Barker of this city, and cousin of Mrs. Tom Umsted and Will Bark ker. The report did not say whether Lieut.. Sutton was lost. He was rais- ed at Holly Grove, Arkansas, and at tended Arkansas College at Batesville several years ago. It is to be hoped that he will be accounted for safely.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
ARE CONTINUING
 THEIR JOURNEY
Survivors of Tuscania Have Brief Rest In Ireland Before Leaving
 For Destination.
Associated Press Dispatch.


 New York, Feb. 9.-With scant hope that additional survivors of the Tuscania will be found, the latest compilations show 147 American sol diers lost their lives when the liner was torpedoed off the Irish coast Tuesday night. The British Admir- atty figures give the total of casual ties as 166, with losses among pas sengers and the crew 19. An official report of the circumstances of the sinking has not yet been received in Washington. The survivors will con tinue their journey to their original destination this afternoon after a short period of rest at concentra- tion camp in Ireland. Approximately one hundred are in Irish hospitals.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
LITTLE ACTION
 LIN ANY FRONT
Americans Silence Germans and Are Working Unchallenged in No
 Mans Land.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 9.-The situation on the fighting fronts is virtually unchanged. American gunners and riflemen checked, momentarily at least, the activities of German snip CTS and artillery continues to harass the enemy. American patrols are now working unchallenged in No-Man's- Land. The British and French repuls- ed raid parties at several points. Bad weather on the Italian fronts is prev alent, and there is only artillery activ- ity.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Germany's efforts at peace on the eastern front are centered now appar- ently in an effort to open the from tiers through which she may secure supplies for her hungry peoples and have progressed as far as the signing of a separate peace agreement with Ukranian Rada, according to semi-of- ficial advices from Berlin. This is the first peace to be signed by any belligerent. The success of the Teuton plan seems to depend in a measure on the control Rada has over the territory of the Ukranian re- public, which embraces rich grain lands. Such control is disputed by the Bolsheviki.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
CONDITION OF
 COL. ROOSEVELT
 SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 9-Friends of Col Roosevelt today expressed the belief that he now is on the way to recov- cry. Only immediate members of the family are permitted to see him. He is known to have been suffering in- tense pain from an abscessed condi- tion of his ears, when he awoke this morning. However, he is slightly freer of pain this afternoon and his physicians bulletin said he is slight ly improved.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
FRANCIS SAFE
 IN PETROGRAD
Cablegram From Ambassador Does Not Refer to Rumor Concerning
 Expulsion of Diplomats.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Fear that Ambassador Francis might be ex- pelled from Petrograd by the Bolshe- wiki was dispelled by receipt of a cablegram from the ambassador dated Feb. 5. The rumor that diplo- mats were being sent out of the country began to circulate prior to that date and Francis made no refer ence to conflict between Petrograd authorities.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
WILL RECEIVE BIDS
Special to Independent

Special to Independent
 Little Rock, Feb. 9.-It is anx! ncunced by State Highway Commie@ sioner w. B. Owens that bids will received either Feb. 27 or M@rch at McGehee, for the Construction ok the Arkansas-Louisian Highway. IL will cost approximately two and q half million dollars, and it is the long, est mileage of any road district ey&H built by single contract, of city- type highway, in the United States. It will have a mileage of 168 miles.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
BIG NUMBER TAGS.

Specail to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 9.-It is estimated at the State Highway Department that 10000 automobile license tags will be issued so far, which means that there are about eight thousand automobiles in the state last year that have not applied for license yet this year.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Forrest Bleakley and M. D. Hare, of Auvergne, were here last night on their return from attending the Southern Cattlemen's Association at Little Rock. Both gentlemen pur- chased some fine cattle while there and MT. Bleakley sold two fine ami mals, bringing around three and four hundred dollars a head.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

c. w. Cooper, member of the avi- ation corps at Waco, Texas, was here yesterday afternoon, leaving on an evening train for his camp from Johnstown, where he spent few days visiting homefolks
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
WILL AUDIT BOOKS.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 9.--The governor has appointed J. M. Jarman, of Jonee= boro, under act of the legislature o1 1913, for the purpose of making the|| annual audit of the books of the St. Francis Levee District.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Judge Coleman and Earl c. Casey left on the local today at noon for Batesville to spend Sunday with their families, court having adjourned Nun- til Monday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Rev. A. E. Lyman Wheaton, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church, again occupies the rectory on Third street, near the church, the dwelling having been vacated this week by MT. and Mrs. N. c. Wolff, who will leave to- morrow for New York City, where the former will purchase goods for Wolff Goldman Mercantile Company.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

w. M. Shaver, of Tuckerman ex- poets to leave soon for Las Cruces, New Mexico, to bring the three little sons of Mrs. Lizzie Shaver home. Mrs. Shaver has not been so well lately and was not able to care for her children. ss%
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
AIR SERVICE |S NUT HAZARDOUS Secretary Baker Presents Bill to Re peal Bill for Extra Allowance
 For Airmen.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Washington, Feb. 9.-On the re- port of Pershing that aviation is not an extra hazardous service Secretary Baker today subm tied to the Senate Military Committee bill to repeal the extra pay allowance for aviation service averaging fifty per cent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
SAY AMERICANS
 ARE CAPTURE J General Staff in Berlin Reports Cap- ture of Americans Northeast
 of Verdun.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Berlin, Feb. 9--An official statey ment from the German general staff reports some American prisoners were captured ten miles east of St. Mihiel, northeast of Verdun
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

MT. and Mrs. Maury A. Stevens are expected home from St. Louis Sunday morning and will be lat home" at his mothers in Park Place Addition.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 9.--The war de- partment is still without official ad- vices as to the change in yesterdays estimate of 113 soldiers lost on the Tuscania. The departments only dispatches put the missing at 210, of which 113 were soldiers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
.ONE POUND IF
 MEAT PER WEEK New Meat Rationing Order Has Been Put Into Effect in the City
 of London.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb. 9-Meat rationing or der, just issued, gives each civilian approximately one pound of meat each week.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Mir. and Mrs. James Jackson and little son of Hickory Grove visited
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. Smith on Third street today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Miss Jessie Kidd is reported quite sick with an attack of appendicitis.
 J. B. Hester made business trip to Imboden the first of the week.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
TIME FOR ENEMY
 ALIENS TO REGISTER
 EXTENDS TO FEB. 13

Washington, Feb. .9.-Announce- ment is made that the time in which German enemy aliens must register has been extended until February 13.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
CALL FOR HELP
 SENT FROM SEA
Ship in Distress Calls For Assistance, But Nature of Trouble Is Not
 Indicated.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 At an Atlantic Port, Feb. 9.-A call for immediate assistance from a steamer in distress far out at sea was picked up at the Cape Race station today. Naval authorities said there was no information of the the nature of the ships trouble.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Copenhagen, Feb. 9.-A semi-offi- cial Berlin telegram announces that representatives of the Central Pow CTS and the Ukranian Rada have signed peace agreement.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09
SEEKS FOOD FUR
 HUNGRY PEOPLE Success of the Teuton Plan Would Open Rich Grain Belt for Ger
 man Sustenance.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Berlin, Feb. 9.-Peace between the Central Powers and the Ukraine was signed at two o'clock this morning, according to an official statement.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-09

Judge Eugene Cypert, of Searcy, was mingling with Newport friends Friday in the court room.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-06-03
THE TRANSPORTATION PROBLEM

Everybody remembers business houses shut down and
families actually suffered for coal few months wasn't
that we didn't the coal in plenty that shipping
too much the countrbut it account OF the
railroad eup Of the extreme weather added to the
difficulties the prime and evident the
shortage The government had taken the rail
roads was using hauling beer and booze and they
we're therefore, not available transportation of COAL
ALL RIGHT PRICE OF sAWDUsTr GOES UP
We notice exchange where inventor Sweden has
method of making bread out of wood the
ceuose. said to be paatabe and nutritious and that
hospital patients fed upon it have gained weight
wondering whether red blooded American farmer
good stalwar fighting to uphold what American
fought for and preserved that all might the
safety prosperity since theirs and prevelant will vote
political candidate who has openly and avowedy attacked
and discredited his We sad wondering
the proteer not for the people, she had forgotten that
this government of the people, by the people and for the
people" She will have leisure to remember tin
Leavenworth.
newspapers announced at length that Roosevelt
and Taft had uried the hatche didn't notice mention
of the colonel's laying side his "big STICK
Several $4,000 per railroad presidents looking for
Jobs understand there call for moormen throughout
the country.