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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
FATHERLAND NOT
 SAME AS IF OLD.
Prisoners Recently Sent Back From England Not
 Happy Over Change

London, July 14.-British Wireless Service e.)--Germans, who have been in- termed in England and German prs- oners of war who recently have been sent back to Germany from England, are not happy when they reach the fatherland. Letters they write prove their surprise and dismay when they discover the true state of things in Germany. One letter from prisoner sent back to Germany, reads:
 About 10 o'clock in the morning we left for the good old fatherland. The first stop we made was at Goch in Germany. where we were kept six days for examination. From there was sent to Dortmund where was forced by military authority to work in a munitions factory, I stuck at it for three days. I tried my best, but I was not strong enough. The third day l told them I was too weak to do such hard work and left the place. In the Bezirks command I got the order to do only government work, other wise I should be taken for the army and l thought to get my liberty in the fatherland really was worse off than al the English camp On tie night of the --- I deserted into Hoi- land. It was a foggy night and long and dangerous march. We'll. dear friend, I think you would have done the same. So much for them. If they had caught me should have had n bad time. believe. But now I am out, of it and I give you one word of ad- vice: Whatever you do, don't apply for repatriation
 Another prisoner who was sent to Germany writes:
 Il have been here about 10 days. But what disillusion, It is no more as it used to be; all is strange and one rushes about like a lost sheep Our business here is absolutely deada
 The Following is a message sent to prisoner in England from Germany:
 You are in heaven as compared with Us. Don't come to the fatherland if you can help. We are al1 fam ished"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
THINK BELGIUM'S
 CASE IS CLEARED
German Press Lauds Von Hertling's Statement as Great Ad-
 vance Step

Amsterdam, July 14-"Chancellor yon Hertiing declaration regarding Bel gum is great step in advance says the Frankfurter zeitung. Enemy states men, the newspaper continues. cannot interpret it as British Foreign Secretary Baifour did the chanceIlor's February sreech by indicating that Germany in terds to make Belgium subservient to hersen by means of commercial, territo- rial and military conditions. There is now no obstacle on Germany's side to the ending of the war"
 The Vossische Zeitung says:
 Chacellor Won Hertlings statement on Belgium was made with a defniteness which always hitherto has been lacking. The chanceiior's thorough exposition of his conception of the Belgian problem will silence chatter about German states men being intentionally silent on this subject or expressing themselves with studied obscurity"
 Germania says:
 Belgium is the most important aues- tior raised by the war and with the chaEcellors clear statement regarding it. the internal political situation can now be considered as no longer strained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
Congress Agrees On Recess Progr a171me

Washington, July 14.-Exodus of con- gressmen from Washington foi summer vacation was in full swing
 today. Most senators departed lr- der the agreement made yesterday to suspend important business until August 24, although a few remained to hold tho
 perfunctory sess1ons Mondays and Thurs
 days each week, as required by law,
 while many representatives left town Tn
 anticipation or rorrnai agreement by the
 House tomorrow for similar vacation
 until August 1e.
 In preparing for this brief rest, lead- CTS yiewIl with satisfaction the record of legislation made since the second ses-
 sion of the Sixty-fifth, or war" Con-
 gross began. December 3. 19l7 Beginning with the adoption of the resolution for declaration or war on Austria Hungary,
 December !. the record is considered e
 markable. in view of the unprecedented importance of most of the problems pie sented.
 A final clean-up of minor odds and
 ends oe legislation awaits both Senate
 and House at their sessions tomorrow
 The lower body plans to pass the $S. .0o0,- 0Uo agricultural appropriation bill, with the s24o wheat price amendment which
 caused the President to veto the measure eliminated, but it is expected to Iostpo 10 water power development legislation
 until August 19, with privileged status given it thereafter until the new revenue bill is presented.
 Drafting Of the revenue ineaaure will be begun tomorrow by the House ways and means committee behind closed doors with i view to it's presentat ion to the House immediately after the three day recess period. and during the vaca- ton period the Senate military subcom- mttees dso will proceed With thelr army inquiries. while conferees on few measures in conference. including the oii land leasing bill, will meet.
 In addition to the war resolution and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15

appropriation bills. totaling billions of dollars, the principal measures enacted at this session of Congress are.
 To place railroads under government operation during the war.
 Authorizing the President to control telegraph, telephone. cable and radio lines until peace is declared
 Creating war finance corporation with funds to aid the government and private business during the war.
 Extending espionage and sedition laws.
 The Overman bill, giving the President authority to reorgaaize and coordinate government departments.
 Extending the draft laws to youths at taining their majority and also to sub jects of the allies and central neutrals.
 Authorizing an additional ss,00o. .0o0, 900 in Liberty Bonds
 In addition to the:,e measures, Congress adopted the resolution submitting to the states proposed national prohibition amendment to the federal constitution, while the House adopted and the Senate is expected to act soon after the holiday on that for similar woman suffrage amendment
 Five times thus far during the session President Wilson has addressed the Sem ate and House in joint session-December to recommend war with Austria. Janu- arv 8 and again February II regarding peace problems January to recommend federal control of railroads and May 2 to have Congress remain in session and proceed with new war revenue ieSlsla- ton, now being framed by the House ways and means committee Minor business before Congress in- cluded the housing programme. extend ing the alien property custodian's pow CTS, the daylight saving law. enactment of the soldiers and sailors civil rights bill and the Webb exporters combina- ton mea asure.
 Numerous investigations of army and ravy activities, including aircraft pro- auction, the coal and sugar situations and shipbuilding also were made by con- gressional committees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
FAMOUS FRENCH
 AGE IS KILLED

Paris, July H-Lieut. Marie Besiu- mont, French ace who had taken part in many aerial bombing expeditions on the German cities Of Essen and Frank fort. was killed today when his bipiane accidentally collided with another ma~ chine The lieutenant had been mil- itary pilot since 1913 and had received many citations,
 Lieutenant Boskanan, member of the Paris air defense service, died today after a fall while returning on q flight from the battle front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
Explorer Has Fever

New York, July 14.--vilhjalmur Stefansson, the Arctic explorer. was stricken with fever last April at Herschel Island and taken to Fort Yu- kon on dog sled, where he will spend the summer in order to recover his strength. according to a letter from him received here today by the Ex- plorers' club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS Had weather makes battlefront quiet.
 Great celebrations for Bnstille day. Congress agrees on recess prAr Eramme. 2--Casualty lists.
 LOCAL NEWS |Birminghlm parade In honor of Baxtiile day today. Second choice voting explained Postoffice bars chain letter. FEATURES 4-Editoriai comment. 3-Red Cross. 6-Indusfrial gossip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
French and Italians
 StiU Gain h Albania

ther retreat in the north, thus freeing our communications between western Macedonia and the Adriatic coast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
EyENTFUL DAY IN LYONS

Lyons, France, JuiY i4-This cltys Fourteenth of July probably was the most eyentfu in it's history. William q. sharpe, the American ambassador to France, with his son and suite, arrived here Saturday night as guests of the prefect. The town was filled with visi- tors and soldiers. American troops sE the line of march this afternoon being for the first time seen by the I.yonese
 The ceremonies today began with I re- view of troops h which detachments or Americans of the French foreign legion and of italians took part Then the procession moved to the new President wilson bridge where It is estimated be- tween guo.e5o and 4oe,ooo people thronged the banks of the river as the bridge was [dedicated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15

On Every Front in France There Is Abso- lute Confidence That Germany Will
 Be Defeated
By Associated Press


 London, July 15Britsh forces after landing the Mur have occupied the of kem the White the Frankfurer Zeung says, according Rotterdam dis patch to the Daily Telegraph.
 With the American Forces the Marne July 14By the Associated Press There increased artillery firing and in particular long sheng the American front along the Mae throughout the night There infantry fight ing. The weather continues cloudy and uncertain July Alderman raiding troops who last night at tempted the British lines of Locre with British office today The German artillery active in the regions of Albert Kennel hill and Ypres.
 An Atlantic Port July 14An engagement with German submarine in midocean July reported by British armed merchantmen arriving here today The Brsher attacked by gunfre when about half between the Irish and Cape Race The submarine emerged two miles asen and pursued opening fire but neffecve The steamship turned the fire Whether hit obtained the officers did not know, but the German gave up the chase.
 Fly Associat
 Bad weather conditions continue to prevail the greater portion of the battle front France and Flanders the m operations still far below Nowhere been engagements ranking in importance trench raids and patrol encounters
 sectors however the big guns constantly hammerng away at opposing positions particularly American front along the Marne where the activity pieces has increased percepby by the British Albert Kemmel hill and near Corey where the French face the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
FRENCH REPORT

Paris. July 1.-The war office an nouncement tonight says There was intermittent artillery activity. espe- ctally in the region of Corey. but no infantry action.
 'sEastern theatre. July 13: West Of Dorian British troops carried out suc- cessful raid on the Bulgarian lines. In Albania the French troops continued their successful advance; they drove the enemy from Hill 500 and from the vil- lare of Harts, at the confluence of the Tormorica and Devoli rivers. On the right bank of the Devoli we occupied Gramend-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
American Troops Given Sec Ond Place in Great Mili-
 tary Event in the
 French Capital FLOWERS STREWN FOR WAR HEROES AS
 THEY PASS ALONG
Representatives of All the Allied Armies Take Part in Big Celebration of
 French Liberty Day

during the war in all the entente allied armies, participated in a monster parade through the streets of Paris today in cell ebration of the Fourteenth Of July Bas- tile Day. American troops from the First and Second divisions. recently cited in army orders, represented the United States army. One detachment took part in the capture of Cantigny. while others were in the Chateau Thierry fighting.
 All the American units had been in France more than year and wore two service stripes. The American expedi- tionary forces were showered with flow CTS by French girls and were received all along the route with the greatest en- thusiasln
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
AMERICANS IN SECOND PLACE

The parade was reviewed by President Poncare, who was accompanied by Gen. eral Pershing The Americans occupied second place in the column. All branches of the French army service were repre- sented The Alpine Chasseurs received
 an ovation while singing their well known Alastian song along the line of
 march. Historic French regiments. with battle flags of the Napoleonic wars. as
 well as of engagements in the present
 war, including the battles of the Marne,
 the Nerdun, the Somme. the Aisne and Champagne. were cheered with viva Ia
 Poilu,t while girls threw flowers to them. A battalion of Belgians followed the lAsnerirans. Then came British conting ents, Including the Grenadier Guards the Black Watch, Irish Guards. Canad- ians and New Zealanders. Bagpipes ac- companied HigiIandcrs who came out ot tha trancheg ypSfnrd1v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
RAIN IS FREQUENT

Infavorable weather. with frequent rain. did not prevent all viewing points or the parade obtainable from being crowd ed Many persons had taken Up their positions the night before. Special ai- arrangements allowed wounded soldiers to have good places to see their comrades
 The line of march was from the Bols8 De Boulogne through various wide ave- nues to the Tuileries Garden As the of fieial party left. President Poincare ansl Premier Ciemenceau received ovations Marshal Joffre. hero of the Marne. also was enthusiastically cheered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15

The morale of the Austrians is declared to he extremely bad and surrenders of war-worn soldiers are reported constantly to be talk ing place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
ALPINE UNITS

The italian representation included M- pine units A detachment of the Polish army was loudly cheered by the crowds. A band played Sousa march. while many Poles greeted American expedi- tionary soldiers lining the streets with Hello, American boysv
 Czecho-Slovaks, who had fought on the Russian front, carrying the banner re- gently presented to them by President Poincare, sang q battle song. The song was timed to marching cadence and the singing was as perfect as the unit Of the lines of the chorus
 Russian detachment of the French legion of honor. officercd by Russians, occupied n place in the parade. A bat talion of Greeks and Portuguese also was present. Part of the line was taken up by French marines, sailors and cav airy.
 American ambulances concluded thu procession. and here again the overseas soldiers were showered with flowers and cheereC. @A*
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
POLITICAL AovE 7TlslNe
TO THE VOTERS OF ADDISON COUNTY

AS candidate for from Addison county ask your
support the Primary Election be held Tuesday Sept 10,
1918, Having been resident Of Bristol since May, 1872 when
the Bristol Herald started, and having all times upheld and
advocated all measures that would tend build the county and
state and also supported the nominees Of the republican party
feel justified in announcing my candidacy at this time
If nominated and elected pledge myself stand always
have for everything that possibly do for the interests Of
agriculture and the manufacturing industries OF the county and
state for fair and labor legislation and the continuation Of
the Vermont good roads policy
The ratification Of the prohbitory amendment will be-
fore the legislature This question affects every man. woman
and child only morally but financially and It's adoption
necessity The country in the midst Of the greatest the
world has known and every bushe OF grain should be used
feed army and the armies of allies that the may
be in order that may have freedom and peace instead of
allowing thousands OF bushels made into liquor Neither should
we be deprived OF wheat because the brewers it, Neither
should be cut short coal simply allow the bewes be
operated Therefore the only true pursue the adca
ton of the amendment that national prohibition may prevail
and the If nominated and elected senator, shall
vote for its ratification,
favor short session, with no unke trips and the passage
OF law providing for annual examination and auditing the
all state departments including probate and municipal
courts. Respectfully yours,
MYRON w. WILSON.
Bristol, Vermont, August 90, 1918
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
SHERIFF'S SALE

By virtue Of an execution placed in
my hands for collection, | will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder,
for cash, AT MEEHAN's PAVILION in
Meehan's Park, so-called, at Lake Dun
more in the town of Salisbury, YER
mont, at l0o'clock in the forenoon on
the l4th day of September 1918, unless
the amount of said execution, with
legal charges thereon, is heretofore
paid, the following described property.
for the purpose Of paying the amount
of said execution with legal charges
thereon, as provided by law -
Four Canoes, made by Oldtown Canoe
Company.
One Victrola Music Machine
One Cash Register,
One Iron Safe
One Show Case.
One Refrigerator.
One Soda Fountain.
Dated at Salisbury Vermont this
Both day Of August, 1918.
n j. SANFORD, Deputy Sheriff
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
MIDDLEBURY

Mrs. Dennis Nc Hugh has returned
from a visit with her mother, Mrs
Keefe, OF Rensselaer,, n y,
Mrs. Gertrude NJ. Connolly form
er resident, has purchased the board
ing house at - Buell. street in Burl-
ington and taken possession,
Mrs. Z. c. Ryder and son, Ralph,
are guests Of Attorney and Mrs W, II,
Botsiord Of Rutland.
Misses Elizabeth and Agnes Cole,
who have been visiting at the home OF
Edward Chandler, in Brandon, have
returned home.
The MIDI. Red Cross rooms will be
open Monday and Friday afternoons
instead Of Monday and Thursday as
heretofore, beginning Sept 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Shores
spent last Sunday in Barre Mr. Shores
delivered a tractor engine to Water
bury,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Forest are
visiting for a few days with their
daughter, Mrs. Walter Small, of Rut-
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Blaise have
rented the Z p Seymour house on
Pleasant street and will move to the
village shortly
Mrs. Lewis j. Hathaway and
daughter, Susan, who have been spend
ing the summer in St Adams and
Montpelier, have returned
There will be a meeting of William
p Russell circle, No. 5, Ladies of the G,
A. R., in the Dyer block next Tuesday
evening at 7;30 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Spire and two
children and Miss Frederick Harding
of Washington, d. c. are visiting their
uncle and aunt, George Langworthy
and Mrs. Elizabeth Cornell.
There will be four minute explana-
tons of the new regulation orders for
national registration day, September
y at all public gatherings during the
seven days proceeding registration by
request of the government
Roy Dudley Harris, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles E. Harris, who was re-
Gently transferred from Camp Devens
Mass to the officers training school
at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville,
Ky, is spending few days with his
parents Mr.. Harris has recently been
commissioned a second Lieutenant in
the national army.
The funeral of Llewellyn Boynton,
who died in the service at Vancouver
Wash. was held at the Methodist church
in Ripton, Wednesday afternoon at O.
clock. Rev. Roy E. Whittimore, pastor
of the Memorial Baptist church, Of
ficiated There was large attendance.
The bearers were, Daniel Saswell, Harry
Goodro, Walter Kirby, Albert Fletcher,
Edward Breese and Walter Hurlburt.
Burial was in the Calvin cemetery. The
body was accompanied from Vancouver
by Sergt. Ralph Eller
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06

these plants should be when set, If il
pays 10 dynamite; just how and when
70 prure tops and roots how to recOg-
nlze the innumerable insects and dis
eases and how 10 control them, know
what varieties OF fruit will not produce
when planted alone; why one fruit re-
qulres one treatment and another dii-
terent treatment, what crops are most
successful AS nterplants; why different
markets require different varieties Of
apples what 10 do with surplus and un
marketable fruit and vegetables and
what conditions and prices determine
the disposal; the value Of bees, etc, All
Of these he says have been demonstrate
ed before the meetings Of the Horticul'
tural Society and yet only small frac-
ton of the people fail to recognize
many Of these points or do not practice
the most modern methods,
Therefore, the war has served to
stimulate and magnify horticultural in
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
BIG DAYS AHEAD
FOR OLD MIDI
Continued from page one)

Uniforms and Equipment
The military instruction will be under
officers of the United States Army de-
tailed to Middlebury College by the
War Department Uniforms, rifles, and
such other equipment as may be avail
able will be furnished by the War De
partment, as previously announced,
President Thomas and Professor
Wright attended a conference at Pats
burg, n Y, Tuesday and Wednesday
of college officials and the members of
the War Department Committee on
Education and Special Training, About
300 college delegates were in attend
ance and they had a chance to see what
could be done with a regiment of college
men in six weeks intensive training.
Major General Bell made speech to
the conference in which he predicted
that the experiment of the 5. A. 7. G..
would be great success and that some
thing like this plan would be perma-
nently adopted in all colleges.
1t was stated that one commissioned
officer would be detailed for every rs
students. The students will be under
strict military discipline and conditions
in military camps will be followed as
far as possible. The members of the
S. A. T. c. will live together in the col
lege dormitories, transformed into bar
racks, and Will mess together. Special
classes will be formed, especially in
Mathematics and French There will
be a new "War Aims Course" design
ed to ground the students in the prin-
ciples for which our nation is fighting.
The training will be as intensive as pos
sible, and every effort will be made to
equip the student soldiers so that they
will be ready for positions of response
bility when they enter active service
President Thomas says that this is
"the most generously devised plan of
education ever offered to the young men
of any nation. 1t ought to attract to
college every young man in the country
who can meet the admission require
ments. No boy ready for college should
neglect the opportunity. "
Announcement of the plan has multi
piled the applications for admission and
it now looks as if the college would
have all the boys it can accommodate
when college opens on September Ii.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
Barron Hopkins

St. Pauls church Orwell, was the
scene OF very pretty wedding Monday
when Miss Anna Barron was united in
marriage to Earl Hopkins, both Of Or
well The Rev. +. A. WEIGH, pastor Of
the church, oiiiciated assisted by the
Revs William Ennis and Peter O'Car-
ron Of the Society Of Jesus, from Balti-
more, Md Mrs, JohnCain presided at
the organ, The bridesmaid was Miss
Maude Barron and the best man was
Thomas Barron sister and brother Of
the bride. After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home Of the
bride Mr.. and Mrs Hopkins will
reside in Orwell Among those present
at the wedding from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs John ID, Carberry of
Brooklyn,N y the Misses Mildred
Carbarry ofTrinity college, Washington,
d. c., Genevieve and Helen Carberry of
Brooklyn, Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas Muir
ply of Fair Haven, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
DeWolfe Of Middlebury,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-09-06
SOUTH SHORE SERVICE CLUB,

The Atlantic Club, situated on the
heights Of Allerton, Mass, overlooking
Nantasket Beach, has been taken over
by the Boston War Camp Community
Service In conjunction with the Spe-
cial Aid Society Of Massachusetts.
The building has been thoroughly rem
ovated and is now called the South
Shore Service Club. The club, which
has excellent bathing and boating ia
cilities, Is to be used as a recreation
center for enlisted men stationed In
Boston and vicinity.