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The Washington times., 1918-06-10
HERE; HAS
HE INVENTION TO
RID SEA OF SUBS?

What Is Edison's latest device to
chase the U-boats from the seas?
That is the question that is holding
the attention Of official Washington
and the nation as Thomas A Edison,
premier wizard OF science, Is in con-
ference with high officers Of the
navy today
Mr.. Edison maintained silence be-
fore leaving the Powhatan Hotel for
the Navy Department offices this
morning.
Visit sIEniacant.
Maritime experts attached consid-
cradle significance to the inventors
visit to Washington at this time, when
the nations shipping is menaced by
the presence Of German submersibles
OF the Atlantic coast Mr.. Edison, as
chairman OF the naval consulting
board, has been an important factor
in naval affairs since the outset Of the
war
Theodore NJ. Edison, the inventors
son and secretary, said today that the
scientist would confer with Govern
ment officials, but the subject OF the
discussion was Of confidential nature.
Mr.. Edison will return to his labora-
tories, at Orange, y. J, tomorrow.
In a statement issued last night,
the secretary stated that the rumor
Of a laboratory to be erected on Chesa-
peske bay to test out anti-submarine
devices was without foundation.
Works Day and Night.
Mr.. Edison has been working day
and night on various inventions. The
strain OF his labors shows on the ge-
niai scientist He has hopes OF per-
fecting a submarine-destroyin device
and has worked Sor months with that
object in view.
Mr.. Edison conducted experiments
with an invisible ship last fall. He
was on the high seas with naval ex-
perts for ten weeks. he also tested
a torpedo-defiecting device. This ap-
paratus was to be installed on liners
and merchant craft. The experiments
were highly spectacular, but the in
ventor decided to improve on the mod
els before releasing them for general
use. co..
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
FORMER c. j. MAN
WINS WAR CROSS
FOR BRAVE FEAT

Today. on its one hundredth and
nineteenth- annual commencement
Georgetown University is paying hon
or 70 one OF its graduates who has
been awarded, the French war cross
for swimming the Marne to rescue a
wounded French soldier from the
enemy.
He is Lieut.. Walter r. Flannery,
star football player at Georgetown in
1912, whose home is now in Pitts
burEh, where aslFgifs-. endfbaby girl
are soon to receive tifs prieelesszsou-
venir OF their hero's valor. .Flannery
lived in Washington three years
while be attended school at George
town, and was well known In the
capital. He Is the son Of James j.
Flannery, millionaire Pittsburgh
banker.
Medal Fer Haby.
"Good-by, dear. When daddy comes
back he'll bring you French
cross" This was what Flannery told
his little daughter when he left home
last April to serve his country in
France. Lieutenant Flannery was
given the CroiX de Guerre, with i'm
posing ceremony last Wednesday.
81 am going to keep the medal for
my little baby back home SAID
Lieutenant Flannery, when the
French general had gone.
Urged 20 tell OF his exploit, the
former Blue and Gray athlete, accord
ing to press reports, blushed before
his comrades and tried to slip away.
All ] did was to swim the Marne
about 10 o'clock al night" said the
lieutenant. There was a good deal
OF firing on both banks, but the swim
was only a short distance. I don I
know what the Frenchman's name
was"
Studied Engineering.
After leaving Georgetown UniVer-
sity Flannery took up metallurgical
engineering at his fathers plant. the
American Fanadium Company, al
Pittsburgh. He entered the officers
training camp at Fort OGelthOrpe
last April, and was graduated with
honors three months later.
Lieutenant Flannery comes from a
fighting family. His grandfather
was CommOndore John Rogers, who
had command OF the Mississippi
squadron during the civil war.
Before coming to Georgetown Lieu
tenant Flannery attended st. .'iary' s
College at Emmittsburg. Nd. He has
a brother, Howard ]. Flannery. in the
Officers training school at Camp DIX,
WriGhtstown. New Jersey.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
SIX SONS IN SERVICE;
STILL not SATISFIED

ST. CLOUD, MINI. June 1o.-With
FIVE sons already in the service
three in the army and two in the
navy-Thomas Condor. go years old,
OF st. Cloud. appeared before local
recruiting officers recently with three
more sons.
The father and three sons sought
to enlist. The recruiting officer found
that two OF the applicants were too
young and the father is. OF course,
too old. One, a boy of 1e, was ac-
cepted, making six from one family
in the service. The recruiting officer,
at the earnest solicitation OF the
father, promised TO md something for
him and the two sons. aged Il and IS,
to do.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
ANNA HELD IMPROVES;
MAY WIN FIGHT FOR LIFE

NEW YORK. June 1O.-Continued
improvement was yesterday noted in
the condition OF Anna Held. Her
physician expressed the belief that
the actress would win out in her fight
fer life.
Credit for the Improvement was
given by her physician 10 the patient
herself. and also TO the aid OF medical
men who have been untiring in their
efforts to bring about a cure.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
$500 IN TRAINING CAMPS.

Six thousand iVe hundred men, the full
quota. are enrolled in the three training
camps for college students at Piattsburg,
n. Y. : Fort Sheridan. Ill. and the Presi-
dio Of San Francisco, Cal. according to
reports made to Adjutant General Nc
Cain. The camps opened Monday. Three
thousand are enrolled at Plattsburg, 2.5OO
at Fort Sheridan. and 200 at San Fran
cisco.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
MALONE DENIES HE WILL
DEFEND SPY SUSPECT

Dudley Field Malone. formerly col
Iector OF the port OF New York and
now an attorney in the metropolis, to-
day issued = denial Of the story print
ed last week that he was to defend
Nine. De victorica, indicted with sew
eral others on espionage charges.
Mr.. Malone says he knows nothing
OF the case, has not been notified OF
his appointment by the court, and is
not representing the woman.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
BONUS PAID GARDENERS
TO KILL POTATO BUGS

Fifty cents a pint for potato bugs
is what the Meriden, Conn, Chamber
OF Commerce is paying to insure It's
potato crop. The National War Gar
den COmmission suggested today this
example should be followed through
out the country.
Ten cents a hundred also are paid
for potato leaves diseased with yel-
low egg masses. One energetic female
potato bug produces 1000 others
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
TWO DROWN IN soUALL.

MOBILE, Ala, June 1O.-Two men
and two boys were drowned here
during a heavy squall when a boat
they occupied was overturned in Mo-
bile. River. The city was swept BY
a high wind and hailstorm, which did
much damage to growing crops and
minor harm to buildings.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
u PASSENGERS HURT
IN KENTUCKY WRECK

LEXINGTON, KY, June l0.-Twelve
passengers were injured today when
a fast Louisville and Nashville train
vas wrecked near Huhers station,
near here.
Three day coaches and two Pull
nan cars left the rails while the
rain was travelling at high speed,
urnlng over and blocking both ways
~aShc. The injured are expected TO
live.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10

Washington yesterday with their
family for Blue Ridge Summit, where
they have taken a cottage for the
summer. The family will remain all
the season, and Mr.. Barclay will join
them for the week-snds.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. -wheatley an
nounce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter, Margaret Ethel, TO George p.
Barse, assistant corporation counsel.
The ceremony was performed April
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
oIssoNs IMPRoVING.

PARIS. June 10-F1oyd Gibbons. Chi
cago war correspondent, who was wound
ed when he went over the top with the
United States troops, is reported to be
resting comfortably at American mill
tary hospital No. /. at Neuilly. Although
he has lost the sight OF his left eye. his
wounds are improving His wife reached
Paris today from Dion
The Washington times., 1918-06-10

1s By the Rev. Father Clarence z.
Wheeler, OF the Church OF the Holy
Comforter, at the residence Of the
brides parents.
Frank Barse, brother OF tha bride
groom, was best man, and the bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Phil
ippa Wheatley.
After the ceremony the couple left
for Atlantic City TO spend their
honeymoon, after which they will be
at home at 1855 , street southeast
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
FINLAND GETS OUTLET.

Russia has agreed to cede TO Fin
hand the west part Of the Nurman
peninsula, with an opening to the
sea, while Finland has ceded to Rus
sis two forts with the agreement
they shall not be fortified. according
- state Department advices today.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10
|. Lemon Juice
For FreCkIeS
oIrisI Make beauty lotion at
home for q few esntS. Try I'll

into a bottle containing three
ounces OF orchard white. shake
well. and you have a quarter pint
Iof the best freckls and tan lotion,
and complexion beautifier, at very,
very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter
will supply three ounces Of orchard
white for a few cents. Massage
this sweetly fragrant lotion into
the face. neck, arms, and hands
each day and see how freckles and
Iblemishes disappear and how clear.
soft and white the skin becomes.
Yes! II is harmless.
The Washington times., 1918-06-10

Among Visitor. to New York.

Many visitors from Washington
were in New York at the Hotel Astor
this week and last, among whom
were Mrs. Evelyn Gee and Miss Ruth
Gee. who were there for several days
and were guests at a dinner and thea
ter party on Thursday evening.
Major c. Mason, L. S. A, and Mrs.
Mason, - Washington, were in New
York at tbs Hotel Astor for the week
end. Mr.. and Mrs. c. Z. Yancey, Mr.
and Mrs. w. p. Van Wickle. Lieut.
Col. {. H. Connor, L. S. A: Capt. J.
IriEarn, Col. S. V. Ham, L. S. A., and
Col. W. A. Sarrett, L, s. A.
The Counselor Of the British VIM
.bassy and Mrs. Colville Barclay left
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
Abuse Of Privilege

A few days ago an Oklahoma Dem
ocrat secured unanimous consent OF
the House to insert in the Congress
sional Record what he termed "a short
editorial on the war, peace, and
against war" The way in which that
privilege was abused has aroused the
ire of Republican leader Frederick H.
Gillett of Massachusetts. In the
Record the next day appeared two col
umns Of fine print from a Southern
paper calculated TO convey the impress
sion that the recent Investigations,
disclosures and criticisms of the War
Department were part of Repub-
lican campaign preparatory TO the
next election. Mr.. Gillett declares
there is no Democrat in the House
who would not have been ashamed TO
have spoken the words contained in
the article, yet now it is entitled TO
the franking privilege, and doubtless
will be sent broadcast over the coun-
try creating viciously false impress
sion of the activities of Republicans
in Congress.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
AMONG NATIONAL LEADERS
Especial correspondence
Automatically Return

Washington, March 5 Senator
Frank b. Kellogg of Minnesota, one Of
the foremost experts on railroad mat
tiers in the Senate, holds to the view
that no further legislation whatever
is necessary to insure the return of
the railroads to their owners after the
war During the hearings before the
Interstate Commerce Committee on
the railroad bill Mr.. Kellogg took
occasion to ask Mr.. McAdoo to name
any act Of Congress that he thought
was needed to accomplish that result,
and he was unable to do so. 1t fol-
lows, therefore, in Senator Kellogg's
opinion that unless the American
people wish to change entirely the con-
duct of the roads in times of peace it
is superfuous to enact legislation at
this time providing for their return.
They were taken over under the war
powers granted to the President, and
they must necessarily be operated and
returned in conformity with the same
laws.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

Senator James f. Watson of lndi-
ana, has given formal notice that
when the Post Office Appropriation
bill comes before the Senate he will
offer an amendment TO increase sub
stantially the pay Of rural mail car
riers. He advocates an increase Of
SIG per year for each mile that the
carrier may travel in excess Of "A
miles Furthermore, MIR. Watson be
lieves the carriers should be given an
allowance for equipment maintenance
equal to 20 per cent Of the salary
based upon the total actual mileage Of
each route. Senator Watson is a
member Of the Post Office Committee,
and has always done what he could TO
secure adequate compensation for the
men who carry our mails.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
Larger Consumption Means Larger
Production

THE best way to stimulate immedi-
ate production is to urge the largest
possible consumption, says report
of special committee chosen by the
Food Administration to study the milk
situation. The remedy proposed is
| perfectly reasonable and sound In
creased consumption is certain to re-
suit in stimulation of production.
But the rule does not apply to milk
alone. 1t is a rule that will apply to
| all sorts of commodities and under all
sorts of circumstances. Increased
consumption of American-made goods
means increased production of Ameri-
can made goods Increased produc-
ton of goods made in America, means
increased employment of American
workmen and increased purchase of
raw materials produced in America.
Nothing could be simpler or farther
from dispute. Upon that plain propo-
sition the Republican Party has based
its principle of protective tariff. In its
plea for increased production of milk,
the Food Administration committee
has provided an illustration of the
practical workings of a protective
tariff.
When we throw our markets open
to the cheap products Of Asia and
Europe, we encourage our people to
consume more foreign-made goods and
correspondingly less quantity of
American made goods. The diminish
ed consumption of American goods
means a diminished production Of
American goods, and corresponding
diminution of employment of Ameri-
can labor. Nothing could be palmer.
Moreover the effect of diminished
production is cumulative. The pro-
Queer who must cease producing be-
cause consumption Of his product has
ceased, must himself cease to be a
consumer, for he has no money with
which to buy the products Of others.
When we buy buttons made in Europe,
the workman in an American factory
loses his job, and he can no longer buy
freely the products Of the American
dairyman. That, also, is so plain that
it requires no more than the state
ment Of the fact And yet there are
some people who say that the tariff is
not now an issue and will not be after
the war
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
FOR INSTRUC-
TION OF LISTERS

The commissioner Of taxes has an
nounced that the meetings for instruc-
ton of listers will be held this year at
o'clock p. M, on the days and at
the places designated in the following
schedule.
A notice will be sent to each lister
after town meeting, but the condition
Of the mail service is such that it will
be wise for all interested TO take
notice of this schedule.
Under the law it is the duty Of
every lister to attend these meetings.
Newport, March 18th.
st. Johnsbury, March 18th.
Guildhall, March 14th.
Brattleboro, March 18th.
Bellows Falls, March Goth.
White River Junction, March 2lst.
Montpelier, March 22nd.
Rutland, March Goth.
Burlington, March 9th.
st. Adams, March 28th.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
Federal Housing of Employees

The present housing situation in the
city of Washington would be speedily
relieved if the bill introduced by Rep
resentative Carl f. Mapes of Michigan
were to become a law. Mr.. Mapes
proposes to appropriate $10,0O0,O0C
for the purpose of building houses,
apartments, etc, for the housing Of
Federal employees on property al
ready owned by the Government. The
provisions of the bill are to be adj
ministered by House Administrator
to be appointed by the President with
the advice and consent of the Senate.
The bill recently passed by Congress
setting aside $50,000,000 for housing
purposes applies to the whole country,
but Mr.. Mapes' measure is for the
District of Columbia alone, and is de-
signed to meet the almost complete
lack of accommodation that now ex-
lists.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

whether directed 10 his address or an
other. or whether he has subscribed
or not, Is responsible for the pay.
2 II any person orders his paper
discontinued. he must pay all arrear-
ages. or the publisher may continue TO
send II until payment is made and col
lect the whole amount whether il is
taken from the Office or not.
3. The Courts have decided that
refusing 10 take newspapers and peri
odicals from the post Office, or remoy-
ing and leaving them unealled for, is
prima facia evidence of fraud.
II you want 10 stop your paper.
write TO the publisher yourself, and
don't leave IL TO the postmaster
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
How DO We Get to Europe?

The Food Administration says
ships are waiting for cargoes because
the railroads do not transport the food
supplies. The Railroad Administra-
ton says cars are held up because
there are no ships upon which to load
the produce. With official reports Of
ships waiting for cars and cars wait
ing for ships, the poor, unsophisticat-
ed, common citizen has a hard time
determining whether he is going or
coming. afoot or on horseback
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
Turn En- All Over

The Senate Military Affairs Com
mittee having rendered the national
valuable service by exposing the inef-
iiciency Of the War Department, il
would be well IL some Of the other
committees could put some pep in
some Of the other Departments by a
little lifting Of the lid.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

The results Of the vote on the
license question in the various towns
in the state show a marked falling of
in the number of license towns. The
largest place TO change from eyes" to
No" was Burlington, while st, AL
bans also changed into the dry column.
The wet towns now are Barre, Ben
nington, Castleton, Colchester, Fair
Haven, Rutland City, Shelburne, st.
George, Vergennes, and West Rutland.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

William d. PeIley, formerly of the
Wilmington Times and then connected
with the Evening Banner, but later
well known as popular and very sue
cessful short story writer, has pur-
chased the recently defunct st. Johns
bury Caledonian and expects to re-
sumo its publication, changing the
daily from morning to an evening
paper. We wish him all the success
possible. The Caledonian was too good
paper to be snuffed out.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS

The Journal has discontinued
the practice Of acknowledging re-
mittanees by postcard receipts,
and asks it's subscribers TO de.
pend upon the labels on their
papers for this information. II
Ne date on the label on your
aper is not changed on the Sec
ond issue after your remittance is
made kindly notify this Office of
its amount and the date il was
sent.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
OFFICIAL WAR DIET

Monday
Wheatless day.
Meatless meal.
Tuesday
Meatless day.
Wheatless meal.
Wednesday
Wheatless day.
Meatless meal.
Thursday
Wheatless meal.
Meatless meal
Friday
Wheatless meal.
Meatle3s meal.
Saturday
Porkless day.
Wheatless meal.
Meatless meal
Sunday
Whestless meal.
Meatles9 meal.
Every Day
Economy in use of sugar.
Fat Saving Day
Eliminate rigidly all waste ant
unnecessary consumption of al
sort Of food stuffs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
RED CROSS NOTES


IuHNhtoi dt iUNH nftlibH
The luncheon served by the ladies
Of the Red Cross on Town Meeting
day at the hall Melted s5022.
The chairman Of the committee
wishes TO thank the other members of
the committee for their loyal support
and those who aided in any way at
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

Captain Percless exposed the shod-
dy graft and was dismissed by the
War Department for inefficiency. We
shall await with interest the fate Of
the grand jury that has indicted a
bunch Of clothing contract grafters.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

Elsewhere in this issue We publish
an address that was read al towt
meeting entitled THE Hun is at the
Gate Every person should read this
and then dig down into their jeans and
buy all the War Savings Stamps they
can get Ii is up TO you
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Complaints are constantly be-
ing received from subscribers Of
late delivery OF The Journal sent
through the United States mails.
After The Journal delivers its
papers tot he postofiice il has no
control over them. but as an i'm
portant step 10 remedy this trou-
BILE We suggest that every delay
In transit be reported at once to
your local postmaster and TO the
postofice department. Washing
ton, II. G.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
NEW YORK, BOSTON, TROY, lEVN'S|
ALBANY & RUTLAND PAPERS n q . 8 T

the hall; also the housewives who so
cheerfully responded to the call for
food; and to the men for their gen
erous courtesies and saying Of Keep
the Change"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07
F. H. Briggs
REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE.
Opera House Block
Manchester Center, Vermont
APPOINT JOHN ID. WHITTIER

10 De manager OF bfeen Mountain
Guard Work, Succeeding the Rev.
Frazier Metzger.
Montpelier March 4Supt John d.
Whittier, who has been stationed at
South SALISBURY In union school work
has been appointed manager Of the
Green Mountain Guard work this year
and will have offices in the educational
department here. He Is expected 10
arrive this week TO commence plans
for the coming seasons effort Mr..
Whittier takes over the work which
the Rev. Frazier Metzger did last
summer. His appointment does away
with the duplication Of work which the
extension service and the educational
department did last summer. He is
well fitted for the work, having spent
considerable time along that line.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-03-07

Poor Russia. She has been betrayed
and turned over TO the Hun for *
ploitation. They will soon know what
German Kultur means. Got nit uns