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Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

stated that, while Russia was desist-
ing from signing a formal peace
treaty, it declared the state of war to
be ended with Germany, Austria-Hun-
gary, Turkey and Bulgaria, simultane
ously giving orders for complete de-
mobilization of Russian forces on all
fronts.'
Leon Trotsky, the Bclshevik Foreign
Minister, aNudins Later to the further
discussions that viii! arise from the
situation created between the Central
Powers and Russia for the establish
ment Of reciprocal diplomatic, con-
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PATROL TRAPPED
IN NO MANS LAND
Five Americans Killed, Four
Missing and One Captured.
BARRAGE FIRE LAYS ENEMY
|. U. S. General Takes Command
OF Sector Held BY
Sammies.

American Army in France-One
American artilleryman was killed and
five artillerymen were wounded Sat,
urday night by shell fire.
The Americans sprinkled the enemy
trenches with shrapn<l all during the
day. There was considerable patrol
activity, but no further clashes were
reported.
The early reports of the encounter
between the Americans and Germans
Friday night in front of the American
wire entanglements have been con-
firmed. The enemy patrol cried
"Kamerad!" as they opened fire and
continued the fight.
Yells from the enemy as the Amer.
lean barrage fell verified the accuracy
of the aim of the Americans.
One of the American patrols, con-
sisting of IA men, went out to inspect
the wire. The men were moving eau
tiously along when the leader heard
suspicious noises ahead. The forma-
ton of the patrol was changed, when
suddenly, according to the survivors.
| the men found themselves almost sur
rounded by large numbers Ct the
enemy
A German cried -"Kamerad," and
then hurled a hand grenade. The
American infantrymen opened fire
with their rifles and pistols and hurled
hoir fo11
suit, and also brought into action their
automatics.
The fight lasted only about minute
and half, the Germans all the while
yelling "Kamerad" They then re-
treated, taking with them four Amer.
leans, and leaving behind four dead
and two wounded Americans. One of
the unwounded men crawqed to where
wounded comrade lay groaning and
gave him water, while the other
wounded soldier dragged himself
through the wire.
Quickly a hail of machine gun and
rifle bullets was directed against the
retreating Germans. Meanwhile the
wounded man, who was a sergeant,
died in the arms OF private who was
endeavoring to give him aid.
The men in the trenches and the
survivors had a CLEAN of satisfaction
when the shells from the American
heavy guns and 75's began hitting in a
barrage. Cries and yells in German
were mingled with the explosions;
then the barrage, widened and there
were further cries, proving that the
enemy had scattered.
Another patrol quickly went over
the top out into No Mans Land and
found their five dead comrades and
one uniniured survivor of the first pa
troll, who had remained beside the
bodies and was ready to give battle
if the enemy returned.
The greatest courage was exhibited
by the entire patrol, every man q
which fought hard until killed or the
enemy had withdrawn.
An American general now. COM
mands the sector of the front recently
taken over by our troops. When the
Americans first entered the sector it |
was under the command of a French |
general commanding certain large |
unit of the French Army. Now we
have control.
In turning the sector over to the |
American general on February the |
French commander issued a general |
order i, which he expressed complete
satisfaction with our troops and was
confident that the sector was in good |
hands. and, If attacked, would defend |
it with great valor.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
Governor Entertains,

The Governor and Mrs. HARRINGTON
received Wednesday evening in honor
of the members of the General Assem-
bly,. The reception was attended by
nearly all the Senators and Delegates
and their wives. The members of the
Court of Appeals and their wives also
attended, as wei! as large number of
prominent people from Annapolis, Bal
tfmore and other places. The man
sion was beautifully decorated for the
occasion.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

Mark Jackson, of the Compulsory
Labor Bureau, rounded up idlers in
Williamsport. Justice Tice imposed
fines of $40 and costs upon Edward
Copes, Isaac Platter, George Murray,
Charles Warner, Stewart Ripple,
Charles Robinson, Emory Brown,
Cleveland Burke, William Bush. How
ard Waters and John Hamilton.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
CAPITAL PAPERS RAISE PRICE

Washington Star And Times Increase
Price To Two Cents.
Washins ton.-Both evening news
papers, the Evening Star and the
Washington Times announced that be-
ginning Wednesday they would in
crease their price from to 2 cents.
1.-THE great increase in the cost of
production has forced the same
change in the newspapers of practic-
ally all cities of considerable size
throughout the country" their an
nouncement states, land the few re-
naming 1-cent papers will doubtless
lind an increase in price inevitable.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

A curious feature of the recent air
raids on London has been the rapid
detection by dogs of the presence o.
hostile aircraft. Bomb dropping at
distance of three or four miles always
causes the dogs in London suburbs to
bark.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
RUSSIA OUT OF WORLD WAR.
Orders Complete Demo5iIization OF
Forces On All Fronts,

Observation-Disclosures has declared
the state of war to be at an end and
has ordered the rehabilitation of
Russian forces on all fronts, accord
ing to a dispatch received here dated
Brest-Litvosk on Sunday. The dis
patch follows: E
THE President of the Russian dele.
cation at -todays (Sunday's) sitting
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

Study of advertising is attracting
more women than ever before at the
University Of Wisconsin. Thirteen
women, most of them students in Jour-
nalism, are now enrolled in the ad-
vertising class, studying ad writing
and soliciting advertisements along
with 80 men.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
RAILWAYS TO SAVE MILLIONS.

Observation-Disclosures standardiz-
ing of railway equipment is contem-
plated by Director General McAdoo
under Government operations. He ex-
planned that he expects the division
of finance and purchases of the rail-
road administration, headed by John
Shelton Williams, to work out num-
Der of reforms along this line of CO.
operation with railroad executives and
manufacturers of locomotives, cars
and other equipment.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

Clarence Alexander, rural mail car
r1er out of E.kton postoffice, was al
most frozen to death on ris route
Tuesday. When near Bethel he be-
came unconscious from cold and fell
from sleigh.
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GENERAL BLISS IN LONDON.
U. S. Army Chief Of Staff confers
With French Ministers.

London.-General Tasker H. Bliss,
American chief-of-staff, and Oscar
Terry Crosby, American member of
the 1nter-Allied Council on War Pur-
chases and Finance, arrived here from
Paris. They were Joined here by a
number of French ministers.
A meeting of the finance section OF
the Inter-Allied Council was held. It
was attended by Andrew Bonar Law,
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Various
questions involved in the conduct of
the war were discussed.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

The Department of Communications
is using the screen n moving picture
shows to inculcate among the Japan
csc people many methods o. saving
money. Results are highly encourag.
ing.
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sular legal and economic relations,
indicated a method Of direct inter-
course between the governments con
celned. as well as employment of the
commissions of the Quadruple ALI
a7ce which already are at Petrograd.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
State Near The n0x Column.

| The General Assembly took two
steps nearer the column of states
which have ratified the prohibition
amendment to the Federal Constitu.
ton. The House, quickly following its
action in rejecting the referendum
amendment and in adopting the fav.
orable report, passed the joint resolu-
ton by vote Of So to g..
The next step was in the Senate.
which, by a vote Of 10 to z, substi-
tuted the resolution for the unfavor-
able report, and then made final &C.
ton special order for Wednesday.
The resolution went through thu
House without speech for or against
it. Its advocates and opponents had
exhausted themselves on Thursday.
Two vain efforts were made to adjourn
but the Anti-saloon League was in the
saddle and would not permit its fol-
lowers to return home until the reso-
luton had been adopted.
No time was lost by the drys when
the House resolution ratifying the ma
tional prohibition amendment came
over to the Senate. Mr.. Bennett in
sisted upon a second reading, and as
there was no disposition on the part
of those opposed to the amendment to
antagonize this action, especially since
the resolution will be open to amend
ment on the third reading, the Com
mittee on Federal Relations agreed to
submit an immediate report. AS the
majority is opposed to prohibition, this
was unfavoarble. Mr.. Bennett, there
fore, moved the substitution of the res
olution for the unfavorable report.
This was carried by vote of 10 to Z,
and the resolution was made the spe-
cial order for Wednesday, when it will
come up on its third reading
Immediately after this is disposed
of the Anti-saloon League will begin
operations on the statewide bill.
To further restrict the traffic, how
ever, in case the statewide bill should
not pass, Senator Metzerott, one of
the radical drys, introduced a bill
which compels retailers to confine
their business to strictly retail basis.
That is to say, the liquor they sell
must be drunk on the premises and
the sale of any beverage in packages
or bottles is prohibited. This would
prevent customer from taking any
half-pint bottles or one or more bottles
of beer. The hours of business of the
wholesale dealer are fixed at from
8 to 6 o'clock and they are not per-
mitted to sell in less quantity than
pint. Only one kind of license can
be taken out by retailer or whole
saler This bill went to the Temper
ance Committee.
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TO CHECK ExTORTlON.
L. A. Snead Commissioned To Report
On Retail Prices.

Washington.-L. 4. Snead, head OF
the Fue! Administrators division of
distribution. was made a special az
sistant by Fuel Administrator Garfield,
and will be sent throughout the coun-
try to make report on retail prices.
1e will attempt to make selling ar
engagements to prevent price extortion
by dealers.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
Repeal OF JUDGES Pension.

The House Judiciary Committee re-
ported favorably the bill to abolish
judges pensions. On motion by Mr..
Benson, the second reading of the bill
was made a special order for Wednes-
day next.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
Abolishes State Auditor.

Senator Crothers introduced a bill
similar to that of two years ago which
would abolish the state auditor and
give the state comptroller authority to
perform the duties the auditor now
performs. The comptroller is directed
to appoint an accountant who shall ex.
anime the books of state officials.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
State Tax Commission.

Mr.. Rice, Republican, of Frederick
county, introduced three bills, the OBJ
jects of which are to reduce the State
Tax Commission to one man and to
abolish the Tax Supervisors in the
several counties. The bill proposes a
return to the one commissioner pan
in effect before the incumbent COM
mission was created.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
REVENGED ON THE U-BoAr.
American Officer Says It Was Thouoht
To Be Sunk.

To Be Sunk.
Londonderry, Ireland-The sub.
marine which torpedoed the Tuscania
was attacked by destroyer. An
American officer gave an intimation
that the submarine was destroyed.
This officer was one of the last to
leave the Tuscania. The second tor
pedo fired by the submarine missed
its mark, he said. Thereupon a de-
stroyer, which was near the sinking
liner, dashed off toward the sub
marine, using a bomb dropping de-
vice. The claim is made that the
submarine was done in" by the
bombs thus exploded.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

Annexation Through The House.
The House passed the Annexation
bill by vote of 81 to Sc.
The anti4annexation forces fought
the measure to the last, Mellen and
Eichelberger, the two Kelly men in
the Baltimore city delegation, voting
against the bill.
Opponents of the extension of the
city limits will now concentrate their
fight in the Senate. The first move in
that direction was made when q reso-
luton was introduced calling for the
appointment of joint committee to
study the whole annexation PROPOSE
ton and prepare bill that would pro-
vide reasonable" measure of annex
alton, and at the same time do JUS
tice to Baltimore and Anne Arundel
Counties"
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16
For More Pay For Jurors.

II a bill introduced in the House by
Mr. League becomes a law the pay of
jurors will be increased from $3.50 to
So per day.
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Commissions On Estates.

Mr.. Allen, of Baltimore, introduced
q bill in the House, requiring admin
'1stratcss, executors, etc.. of estates, to
pay one-fourth of their commissions to
the State.
Middletown transcript., 1918-02-16

TO Make Somerset Bone Dry.
In the House Mr.. Murrell introduced
a bill to make Somerset county bone
dry"
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Minimum WAGE For Women.

Mr.. Fox introduced a bill in the
House for the creation of a commits
sion to investigate the whole question
Of women's wages, and to submit to
the next legislature report contain
ing a recommendation as to the mini
mum scale of wages.
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Mr.. Jackson Takes Oath.

State Treasurer-elect William P.
Jackson took the oath of Office, the
oath being administered by Governor
Harrington. Mr.. Jackson also sub
mitted his bond. which was approved.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
CARRIER PIGEONS

1t is an old and much disputed
question by what means carrier
pigeons find their way home over
distances sometimes of hundreds of
miles, says the Youths Companion.
Some extraordinary suggestions have
been offered to explain this strange
faculty, such as that the birds are
guided by magnetic currents, that
they possess a special sense of di-
rection, enabling them to reverse a
course once pursued, and that they
have a particular arrangement of
the internal organs which affords a
means of guidance.
The problem was attacked some
time ago by P. Hackett- Souplet, di-
rector of the Institution of Animal
Psychology in Paris, who concluded
that the whole secret is contained
IN the ability of the pigeons to lay
their course by recognized points in
the landscape beneath them. He be-
lleves that the longest authenticated
flights are explicable in this way.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
CHRISTMAS PARCELS
All for the Navy Must Be Sent by
Nov. IS

Washington, Sept. 26-Christmas
packages for men serving on naval
vessels abroad must reach New York
not later than Nov. Is, Secretary
Daniels announced today in making
public regulations governing the
sending of such packages for men
serving in the naval service both at
home and in the war zone.
The regulations provide that pack
ages sent by parcel post must COM
ply with the postal regulations and
must be inclosed in substantial box
es with hinged or screw top covers,
so as to facilitate opening and in
specting.
All boxes sent by express are linn
tied to 20 pounds. should not be more
than two cubic feet in volume, be of
wood well strapped and have hinged
or screw tops.
No perishable food product other
than those in cans or glass jars
should be packed.
All packages must be marked with
the name and address of the sender
with a notation christmas box" and
must be forwarded in care of the
supply officer, fleet supply base.
Twenty-ninth street and Third ave
nue., South Brooklyn, N. Y.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
Berlin Paper Files Vigorous Kick
on Food Adulteration

Amsterdam, Sept. II, (Correspon-
dence of The Associated Press)-"It
may truly be said that the people are
being given stones for bread" the
Berlin Vorwaerts says in comment
ing on a food adulteration statement
issued by Director Roehrig of the
Municipal Analytical Bureau of Liep-
zig.
Director Roehrig asserted that
samples he examined of prepared
meats contained "the. most loath-
some slaIghterhouse ofal," and that
chalk, plaster, alum, soda, sawdust,
and plain common clay are in great
demand and fetch unprecedented
prices because they are used extern
sively for purposes of adulteration.
"Ersatz Schweinerei," which trans
lated means "Swinish substitution, ~
was the heading of the Vorwearts
article.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
DEPT. OF LABOR
Many New Bureaus and Services
Established Since the War

Labor Day, 1918, marks almost a
new era in the United States Depart
ment of Labor, for it witnesses the
full operation Of the great war en-
Urgency labor program, which has
tremendously increased the scope of
the Department. work and has added
eight new bureaus to the depart
ment's organization.
The great Importance of labor in
winning the war has been respon-
sible for the rapid growth of this
part of the Governments activities
The present organization of the De-
partment of Labor, with its great
employment service covering all the
territory of the United States, and
with it's many other bureaus, re-
quiring seven. buildings in Washing
ton for their housing, far surpasses
the dreams of the few labor leaders
who more than so years ago first sug-
gested such a branch of the United
States government.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
ORDERS CANCELLED
Entertainment for Oct. 7, Postpon.
by Crowder

Washington, Sept. 26-Because of
epidemics of Spanish influenza in
army camps, Provost Marshal Ger
eral Crowder tonight cancelled calls
for the entertainment between Octo-
Der and II of $4,000 draft regis
trants.
During the "a hours ending at noon
today, 6,139 new cases of influenza in
army camps had been reported to the
army. One hundred and seventy
deaths, resulting chiefly from pneu-
monia following influenza. and 723
new cases of pneumonia also were
reported.
Two camps, Kearney, Cal, and
Sustis, Va, were added today to the
list where influenza has made appear
ance, leaving only thirteen camps
free from the disease. The total num-
Der of cases of influenza in all camps
was placed at 35,146 with 3,036 cases
of pneumonia.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
CALEDONIA COUNTY RECISTRANTS
- COMPLETE OFFICIAL LIST

The Evening Caledonian gives to-
day the fifth instalment of the reg
istrants in Caledonia county in the
last draft. The serial number also
appears against each name, this be-
ing the order in which they will re-
ceive the questionnaires which are
now being sent out. This list will
be printed daily until all the names
are published.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
THE EVENING CALIFORNIAN SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2s 1918
PRVT. ADAMS WRITES
RYEGATE FOLKS.
Saw Some of England's Historic
Places

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Adams of
Ryegate have received the following
letter from their son, 1t. Clarence
Adams of Co. F, 206th Engineers
Corps:
Somewhere in France.
Dear Father and Mother:
Just a few lines this evening to let
you know I am well and happy.
Hope you are the same.
Do not worry about me for we are
long way from danger and very
pleasantly situated.
Shall be very glad when some mail
comes through as it has been about
four weeks since received any. But
we are all alike.
Hope you have received my other
letters. l should like. to know what
is going on in the States but do not
get much news Get a Paris edition
of the New York World occasion
ally.
We had a very pleasant trip
across the pond The first evening
it was a little rough but the rest of
the trip was calm and no danger.
We stayed awhile in England and
our trips take us over quite lot of
the country I readily understand
why our states are called New Eng
land, for Vermont is much the same
as England in scenery, soil and vege-
tation, except England shows a
| hiOhor ctafo of cultivation
| We were very fortunate in being
encamped near one of the old histor-
ical places of England. | saw one
of the oldest cathedrals in the world
and the remains of an old amphi-
| theatre. Tell Leslie Hall when you
see him that I have seen the Round
Table of King Arthur and stood ir
his council hall. We have Travelled
through a good bit of Sunny France
and it is we'll named. It is beauti-
full here. We are living in quaint
old French town and I have a splen-
did room all to myself in an old house
that numbers it's age in scores instead
of years. The most comfortable bee
I ever slept in and lace curtains tc
my windows, A river near here
where we can go swimming.
The people in the town have beer
very good to US and are doing thei1
best to teach US French. I an
mighty glad for the little French
learned at Peacham but I hope soor
to talk considerable.
wouldn't have missed the trip fol
the world. We are working hare
but l am healthy and happy. | was
fortunate enough to be one of tht
number not seasick.
Well, I must close for this time
Best of luck to you. Will write agar
in a few days.
Your loving son,
CLARENCE
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
BARK MOCCASINS
Germans Substitute Linden Bark for
Leather

Amsterdam, Sept. 27.-To help out
in the present great scarcity of leath-
er and the consequent dearth of foot
gear, a German. army authority rec
ommends the introduction of linden
bark moccasins such as are worn by
the Russian peasantry. Made from
the bark of young twigs, these shoes
are said to stand two years wear;
yet they are light and easy, and can
be made to fit well. The linden for
ests of the prince of Monaco near
Laon, France, Germans say would
supply sufficient bark to make 1,00O,-
900 shoes, and the making of them
would furnish excellent light occupa-
ton for prisoners and slightly
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
RAILROAD ADDITIONS
The Pennsylvania System Plans tc
Spend over 100000

Altoona, Pa, Sept. 27-Work will
begin soon on extensive additions to
the great Pennsylvania railroad shops
here. The company will spend ST.
100000 for central power plant and
large sums for additions to the Ju-
niata shops. Four power plants are
already in operation here. Two
5000 kilowatt generators will be in
stalled in the South Altoona plant,
sufficient to supply all the power
required, even in great emergency.
The company expects to save 10000
tons of coal annually by concentra-
ton of power.
1t is the intention of the govern
ment railroad control to utilize the
shops to their fullest capacity to pro-
vide rolling stock and motive power
for the railroads and to keep loco
motives arr cars in repair.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28

GIVEN STONES FOR BREAD"
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1918-09-28
ORLEANS

Mrs. Minnie Twombly is moving
into the apartment on the second
floor of her house on Maple street
lately vacated by Mrs. Hendrick
Twombly, and on October LIST, Hale
Mason will move into the rooms on
the first floor.
Mrs. Celia Perkins is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ada Carter, in AL
bany.
Mrs. Alice Cole was called to Mid
dlebury Wednesday to care for her
son, w. Raymond Cole, who is i'll
with the influenza. Earl Hardy,
who was i'll with the same disease
at the time, is reported as getting
better.