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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

london, NAY cA-The British owned
merchant troop shp Moldavia. with
American troops o., BOARD. has been tor
pedoed and sunk. according to an off,
cial bulletin iysusd BY the admiralty this
evening. Fifty,ix American troops on
board arc unnccounted for.
The text Of .he admiralty statement fol-
lows:
1.-THE armed mercantile cruiser Mol
6ovia was torpedoee and sunk yesterday
morning.
There were nc casualties among the
crew. bat Of the American troops on
board 81 Up TO the present have not been
accounted for, II Is feared they were
killed n one compartment by the ex
plog!ou.
The Moldavia was torpedoed without
warning. 1t was q moonlight night, and
although good lookout was kept. the
attacking submarine was not sighted be-
foro the torpedo struck
Mos. OF tho men aboard were in their
hammocks when the explosion occurred
amidships. The sailors and soldiers alike
showed no panic.
They fell calmly into line and awaited
orders. When 1t was seen that the
Moldavia was settling down, all on board
were taken off BY the escorting ships
The men lost all Of their belongings
but were supplied with new clothing at
the different naval ports where they
we're taken.
1T is believed that the American SOL
diers missing from the Moldavia were
sleeping on the bottom deck and were
overtaken by the great thrush of water
after the explosion, when they were try
ing to reach the main deck, It is also
presumed that some Of the ladders were
destroyed.
THE vessel was struck below tho
bridge. She steamed ahead for some
time after being struck and at first It
was hoped that her ater-tight compart-
ments would enable her to reach port"
The Moldavia was of 1900 tons gross and
owned by the Peninsular & Oriental
Steam Navigation Co. She was built
at Greenock in 1918 and Is $50 feet long.
Washington. May A.-Sinking Of the
British armed merchant cruiser Moldavia
with n probable loss Of &c American SOL
diers was announced In a cablegram to-
night from the British admiralty to the
war department. No details were given,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Commissioner of Taxes.

Preparation Of bulletin for listers
regarding quadrennial appraisal which
commences June LIST begun.
Checked up $4,000 cards showing
stockholders OF corporations and sent
lists of stockholders to listers
throughout tine state.
Filed with secretary of state and
state treasurer list Of corporations
that have paid their taxes and made
their return.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Market conditions In Montreal in
vcstiEated with q view to marketing
Vernon: products thero.
Market service on maple sugar
prices fs-ni5hed to daily paperA
rs cres5.Sries inspected and assist
cd with manufacturing problems.
Arrangements made to Install ac-
counting SYSTEMS ct arSemsriss.
rs dairy plan!s inspected.
1908 samples of milk 1@ad cream
tested scr butter fat.
IL herds containing lBS hsad of cat
tie tuberculin tested Ivy state vcter-
marian.
22 herds containing sSs h saA OF cat
he tuberca;iS tested by fsA~rsl vet.
crinsrian.
293 heaA of "attis of which 202 were
tuberculin ,essed admitted into state
on permits.
7s6 horses reported entering the
state of which ~ were admitted on
physical examination. 2a7 on mallein
test.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
TROOP SHIP MOLDAVIA
CARRYING u. s. SOLDIERS
IS TORPEDOED; Sc LOST

Vessel Was Armed Mercantile Cruiser-Amer-
lean Troops Probably Killed by Explosion
Attack Is Made on Moonlight Night and
Without Warning-Washingto Gets Brief
Report But Has No Information to Indicate
What Army Units Were on Board the Ship
The Moldavia Was Probably Moving Be-
tween England and France-Fifteenth
Troop Ship to Be Sunk by Germans and Third
Carrying United States Forces
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
HigN~uy comm'ssloner.

ia: n3.S Of patrol routss for main
tenarco Of rands established in 1873
towns employing 16S patrolmen.
county highway meetings held. at
tended by 259 road commissioners,
400 selsctmen and others.
90 requests for engineering assist
ance OF bridges received and assist
ance furnished by district highway
commissioner and state engineer.
2 applications for state aid on
bridges received.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Hearings in Burlington

Montpelier. May 8.-The following ad-
journed hearings have been announced
by Commissioner OF Industries r. w.
Slmonds TO take place at ten O'Clock next
Friday morning in Burlington: Joseph
Potvin VS.. the estate of c. II. Stevens:
Adelaide Bertram vs.. the American
Wooden company; G. w. Herring VS.. the
Borden Condensed Milk company
Thomas Brady VS.. the American Wooden
company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
RUTLAND EXCEEDS
QUOTA BY $4,000

Rutland. May 2S.-Rutland's contrtbu-
ton to the 500 .OOo. 900 war fund was 1880,
which Is $500 over the quota. This Is
not really the hnal result az the proceeds
Of tho sale Of a pony and Guernsey calf
are to be added.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
WHATS IN A NAnrM.

In an Ohio town Is a oulurad man
whose last name Is Washington. Heaven
has hlsst him with three soma, When the
hrst son ssxtxsd the father named him
George washington. In due thine the SOC
Ond son came. Naturally be was chris
toned Booker Washington, When the
thtDd man child WAS born his parent was
at a lpass at Arsk. for q name Sor HIM.
Finally. though, hS hit on q sub<le selec-
ton. Tho third con. II he lives, win -
through life as :spaleane Washington
Saturday Evening Post,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
HELPS TO KEEP FIT.

When the digestion IL out of order It
throws the whole physical being out Of
gear, H. u, Hayward, Unsdilis, Ga,
writes FOLEY Cathartic Tablets give me
quicker relief than anything have ever
trisd." They, relieve biliousness. bad
breath, bioatihs gas, indigestion and oon'
atpatiop, No kripiHG or nausea, j, w,
loaGulluuoR0hn uA N1ma1k {nAaCx
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
HOOVER URGES MORE
CONSERVATION OF MEAT
Suggests Two Pounds Per Wcrk Per
Person ana Other Economics

Person and Other Economics
New York. May 26.-Reduction of
the consumption Of meats to two
pounds per week per person and
economy in the use Of sugar and
wheat were urged by Federal Food
Administrator Hoover in an apneal
Issued to-day to the people of the
country through the churches.
The appeal. read generally from pull
pits. declared that exports of food :
stuffs are constantly Increasing and
approaching tho minimum require
ments Of tho allies and American
troops abroad, but tho need for re :
newed devotion and effort" on the
part of the public 10 pressing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
HE WAS NO ALIEN
Report That He Was Ge-mun Alic,
Ar~vusGA lre 06 Warrington Farmer

Montpelier, May Decentralization CT the
report made to the department that a
man named Brewer was a German allen
and that hs had not registered with the
town clerk showed no such person lived
in the town, but that tho man intended
III the complaint was Y. 8. Bruner. a for
NOR resident OF Whitley. KY. Were he
was postmaster i've years 1t deves-
oped no was American born and that nav
Ing bought . farm in Washington no was
doing as much ~ any OF his townaccople
In raising crops to win the war.
Mr.. Drummer was considerably exercised
over the msu0ious report AZ to his con-
duct and stated he would g;ve good dsa.
tn learn tbs name Of the complainant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
SHE GOT GOOD RESULTS

This honest testimony from a woman
who has suffered should be needed By
all afflicted with backache. rheumatic
palms. or any symptom Of kidney and
bladder trouble: II have got such good
results from Foley Kidney Pills that 4
sleep much better. Mrs. Chas. Gray, N0
Sixth st.. Detroit. Mich" J. w. O'sulus
van. 30 Church St.-adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

Lady-Can't you find work?' !
Tramp-Yessum; but everyone wants q
reference from my last employer.
Lady-And you can't get one?
Tramp-No. mum. Yer see. he's beeul
dead n. years.''-Chicago Blade. =,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

You arc helping the government to sell
IAbarty Bonds when you buy useful COM
moditiss, thus keeping workers usefully
employed and able not merely to live
we'll but to buy the nations securities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Insurance Commissioner.

147 licenses to companies issued.
S731 licenses to agents issued.
GA licenses to brokers issued.
Fees received, $3,206.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

II you need n stenographer. communi-
cate with those who may be available
through tho classined-"the regular way"
II lapse OF rental income seems to
threaten, put tho classified to work for
yplh
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Fish and Game Commissioner.

Fish and Game Commissioner.
16 deputy wardens appointed during
April.
Fishing and hunting license blanks
for year ending April l, 1919, distrib-
uted to town clerks.
65 coo pamphlet copies Of fish and
game laws printed and distribution
begun.
49 set line licenses issued.
$4,000 brook trout fry delivered tt
private individuals for stocking posted
streams.
$4,000 brook trout fry planted in
public waters.
Fish in Hatchery: Roxbury, brook
trout. 279.916: lake trout, S9,444; land
locked salmon. 1919: steelhead, 22,-
24o; Bennington. brook trout, 77s,342;
lake trout. 19O,931. Canaan, brook
trout, 150.91S; lake trout, S5,O40; land
locked salmon. 1851.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

TIA "po'asv~ 70 fgtiov IN A@xArsasinS
res1ac1tA1a ~ - keep ~ = sanktl ths prop
erty ~ 60 ~ ~ y not ~ expsp,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
House Of Correction.

At this institution, the work Of fin.
fishing marble was discontinued in
October, 1917. The shop was thor
oughly renovated and a hard wood
floor laid in the building. In Novem-
Der the making of shirts was begun,
as per contract with the Reliance Mfg.
Co.. Of Chicago, III. This was quite a
venture. in view Of the fact that there
are so many short time men, but it
has turned out to be a very successful
undertaking. The work is much bet
ter in every way for the men as 1t is
dry and clean, while the work on mar
BILE was wet, rough and dirty. There
is a great deal less sickness among
the inmates and they do not wear out
the shoes nor the clothing they did
when working on the marble. The
men take very kindly to the shirt
making and are turning out about 100
dozen shirts per day. There was re-
ceived for the work of inmates on
shirts during the month. 1868.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

An honor nag bearing 20 stars was dsdi-
Gated Sunday at the Church of the Good
Shepherd IN sBAvrer~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
some HIKE:

"Astronon.ers toll us." said the man OF
statissAsy that an express train moving
a hunxSad EnllSs q second would consume
several saiIion years In reaching GER
taLA sAaS,"
fhs other man sat silent wrapped IN
thought,
SDld yvS hear NOR asked the man OF
statistidoA
@oh, yes, ! heard YOU" responded the
ether quietly. II vas Just thinking what
n prsdctmont q chap would be in II ne
ghould mias the last train and have to
walk."-H0stOn Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
DEATH OF EVAN WILLIAMS
FAMOUS ORATORIO TENOR
National Figure in MusicaS World
Coal Miner In His Youth

Akron. Ohio, May 2s-H. Evan Williams.
noted tenor. is dead In this CITY after
an illness OF one week. Death was due to
blood poisoning. Mr.. Williams was
national figure in the musical world. For
twenty-seven years the Ginger taught and
sang and stood for better music through
out the nation. Recently his work lad
been among the soldiers. who will re-
member him always tor the way he sang
'"rina Rooney'a At the Fighun'."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

II. Evan Williams was probably t.ie
most distinguished oratorio tenor. y Ginger
Of the old school. He was born in Mineral
Ridge, Ohio. of Welsh parents, on
September T. 1867. and as u young man
was employed In the coal mines near his
home. His rise from poor circumstances
to high place IN the musical profession
was considered one of the most remark
able achievements In American musical
history. Mr.. williams made his hrst CON-
cert appearance with Welsh choir in
Gallon, Ohio, In 1891. and hve years later
he distinguished himself In an appearance
with noted soloists at the music festival
In Worcester, Mass. He appeared In Eng
land In 1904, and sang at many important
concerts in London, returning to this
country In 1897.
His fame grew rapidly and he was tho
no.olst with leading choral societies both
In England and the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Summaries Of April Reports
of State Departments to
Board of Control
Fi'c a,ciai Summary.

Cash balance. lI1rch 81,
I9lS .......>......-.. .tJ00 s6V9.05
Eoceip.s for ANvll. ...,.... 40, 1896
Jt.17e.6Sxp1
Auditors orders paid in
April .....~~.... p3lSS,y8l11
Caeh balance. Apru 70.
19ih .......~.... ....... SB5,O0f.20
s1,l7S,sAs.:1
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
CHILD CARE,

Homes inspected, 8.
Children committed to board, 10.
Children placed in hospitals for OPP
Grafton. /.
Children discharged from hospitals,
/.
Children placed in temporary or
permanent homes, I.
Children committed t. Industrial
school on petition, 1.
Children committed :I hool for
feeble minded /.
Persons before court for non sup
port Involving children. g.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

l IL, you have real estate to sell, adver7
fa,ys it-for secrstiyensss " not good sales
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
Free Public Library Commission.

80 travelling libraries sent out.
Copy for quarterly bulletin prepared
and sent to printer.
1874 books catalogued.
Application for annual aid for IL
braries received from towns.
Organization and field work done
at Weybridge. Fort Ethan Allen and
Bristol.
2O,190 books have been reported as
being received at JOG libraries in the
state as contributions for soldiers and
sailors camp libraries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30
eoar6 Of CA9ssgiee and ProbaeIoo.
PROBATION.

Nu1aher e CASES On April LIST. 500.
Num&1 u cases terminated in
. April. ~
MURDER - ssv cases received In
kpril, e,
Nv.<btS ef oasse. April 20. b8A.
WadUnap issusl 6uTlng month 8.
Reoooana44ed 60 hnuee OF correc-
Son, l.
ReoGuMndsted to state prison, 1.
TraasAcsx5sd to Connecticut board Of
harisfSA /.
Syys16oo pgobationers reported %
etS<c lysard u health, 3.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

Public Service Commission.
Academia Investigated.
8 public hearings held
informal complaints Investigated.
reports regarding fatal Academia
Issued.
4 sH.ssixa ordsrs rsla$3ns to railway
X ties made,
rapeyta and certificates issued ~
gardiny ssGurtty issues Of utilities.
rerorts and certificates issued re-
sa-Gins organisation of public utility
coroorSstsns.
3eDOrt and certificate issued
Rmend1ng shAxtsr Of telephone COM
1any.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

Commissioner of Industries.
534 non-tatal accidents reported.
8 fatal accidents reported.
1914 cases in which compensation
was allowed.
140 cases in which compensation
1ettlenent receipts were approved.
Fl formal hearings hold.
80 informal hearings held.
70 inspections of factories and
Quarries made.
IL general and vacation employ
ment certificates issued.
Commissioner Of Weights and Mea.
surcs.
Inspections made. 1883.
Towns visited. SO.
Stores visited, 306.
Distance covered, 1865.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

Washington. May A.-Sinking Of the
British armed merchant cruiser Moldavia
with a probable loss Of &c American SOL
diers was announced In a cablegram to-
night from the British admiralty to the
war department. No details were given
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

The Moldavia was of $500 tons gross and
owned by the Peninsular & Oriental
Steam Navigation Co. She was built
at Greenock in 1918 and is $50 feet long.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-05-30

The 1nniscarra was a vessel Of 1872 tons.
She was built in 1903 and belonged to the
City of Cork Steam Packet company.
The Washington times., 1918-12-26
By EARL GOODWIN.

1t appears to me that street service IN Washing
ton is getting worse instead of better
For time we had the promise OF the car companies
do their level best to meet time situation wherein
everything topsy turvy We stood it longer than
necessary Then there slight improvement, but to
day it certainly that crowdng and janmng and
disregard of passengers rights worse than ever.
There is section Of a Federal law permitting the
Public Utilities Commission to fine public utilities two
hundred dollars day for each day they fail to maintain
proper standard of service for the public.
This law is based the underlying fact that IN pub
lie utility the main partner is the PUBLIC
However the commission has maintained that no court
would uphold any fine imposed in the mad whrl of
times when physically impossible to keep the service
at the proper standard
But the apex of the war situation has been reached
There longer any for not having enough crews
for not running enough There is reason why
the Utility Commissions inspectors should not be the
job. the inspectors busy engaged in something BE-
sides checking up service let the Commissioners them
selves try to ride street any morning evening
One experience of this sort win be enough to impress anyone
with the necessity of DECENT car service.
The of Washington enraged against the
companies for the ndgnes they compelled to endure
while riding have report of two who tainted
because of the crush At the same time the
car companies have idle In the barns.
It is time that the Public Utilities Commission jerked
these two companies to their feet with fine or two and
let the public know that SOMEBODY is looking out for
the rights of the man who pays the fare.
The Washington times., 1918-12-26
Germany's Hint To Mexico
Continued From First Column.)

the hill, managed them and told them what to say.
It is comfort know that the Presidents of the two
great republics of the world carefully observing the
etiquette of monarchs that republics supposed to
approve.
When the King of Italy arrived in Paris he was met at
the railroad station by the French President-Who win
be getting pretty tired of the railroad station prob
ably.
And then the Italian King called on President Wilson
because Wilson in Paris ahead of him.
If the Italian King had got to Paris first Mr. Wilson
would have had to make the first call
You who have stayed at home need not envy American
whom you have sent abroad You have no
idea how wearing it is the intellect know Just when
to call how long to stay etc.
The young lady who went to her first party where mo-
body asked her dance interviewed as she leaned
against the wall IT wish was to home and the party
was to hell" said She
That's how many American feels when he goes to
Europe mixes-so far he knowwith the very highest
society, and doesn't know quite what TO do
The Washington times., 1918-12-26

derstanding through this column
are intensely interesting. but
nothing for a long time has so
genuinely touched my heart as
this question which comes to me
daily in some form as to the quail
ity Of affection which young wom-
en- have for the heroically wound
ed returning from over there. It
seems to be a tonRue-tipped ques-
ton with the soldiers and with the
brave girls they left behind them.
John Masefeld says that ''the only
things which matter in war are
courage and the love of your COM
rades," but in many cases there
is a greater demand on courage
for this youth who has returned
with physical handicap in seeing
his sweetheart put this handicap
in the balance with her love and
consciously or unconsciously weigh
the possibilities. The man who
faces this breads the outcome
more than his ordeal by battle.
Still the majority of soldiers who
write me are facing their problem
in the spirit of one who signs him
self "a Damaged Doughboy," and
who quotes:
"oh. a troubles a ton or a troubles
an ounce,
Or a troubles what you make it,
And it isn't the fact that you're
hurt that counts,
But only how did you take it?-
And a young woman war work
er herself afflicted, writes me
wise counsel on the feeling of
these brave veterans:
Now that the boys are coming
back, many OF them disabled" she
writes, people are trying to look
and be most sympathetic, but II
they only knew how they were
breaking the courage of these brave
boys with that pitiful face and sor-
rowful whisper when the boys are
The Washington times., 1918-12-26
TIME following appeal would
seem to be "the other side

TINE following appeal would
seem to be "the other side
of the shield" to the letter
recently published of "Dick," the
soldier of disappointed love.
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I am a young lady war worker
deeply troubled over a decison
about which / take the liberty OF
asking your advice.
1 am in lote with two young men.
My first love was that of a soldier
whom / never expected to see again.
but who took me by surprise by
returning a short time ago. The
other is a fine young man who
did not respond to the call OF the
coIors, but with whom ] am deeply
In love and whom dislike to give
up.
Yours in anxiety,
A TROUBLED WAR WORKER
If you had really put all love for
the first man out of your heart 1t
would seem to me that there could
be no question now. You simply
could not be troubled by finding
yourself "in love with two young
men," However, the winds of war
have blown away the mist from
many minds and if, in your lovers
absence, big and true love has
come-and the fact that the sec
ond sweetheart did not go to the
front need not necessarily affect
this condition-you are justified in
making the returned soldier rea-
lie that it is fortunate for both
of you that the war intervened
before it was too late. On the
other hand, the tepid expression,
"whom / dislike to give up" in
regard to the second lover. would
seem to indicate that he may not
have stormed your heart as over
poweringly as you imagine; but,
above all, be very sure that you
have analyzed Just what sort Of
emotion the appearance of your
first love in person has stirred in
your heart, and do not mistake
feeling of duty or pity toward one
who may have paid a big price in
this war, for a return of actual
love and loyal devotion You
may have found the qualities of
a lifemate in the man whom YOU
met after your former sweet
heart had disappeared, and if you
are sure of this no amount of SYM
pathy or tenderheartedness should
be allowed to weaken your deci-
sion. / am sure the soldier would
agree with me and not want the
mere fact of his being a returned
soldier to influence you if you
had given your love elsewhere.
All the problems and phases Of
unhsppiness which reach my un-