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New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08
HANDLES
BOY AND GIRL
NOW BELIEVER
(Kansas City Times)

A Kansas City grain dealer has
received a letter from E. B. Hitch
cock, secretary Of the Illinois Grain
Dealers Association, which describes
a sight witnessed by the writer which
justifies the statement, often heard
and frequently doubted, concerning
German ruthlessness in cutting off
the hands of Belgian children.
Excerpts from the letter follow.
Dozen Belgian Refugees
"While | was waiting at Bordeaux
for the Chicago to sail, ! was walk
ing one day on the waterfront, when
| saw a little company of children
all clad in a uniform gray with a
tall English woman walking them.
There were a dozen children in the
crowd. ! spoke to the English wom-
an-as the Americans have a habit
of speaking to the people who use
our tongue-and asked her who the
children were. She told me they
were Belgian refugees who were be-
ing cared for by the British and she
was their matron. looked over
the little crowd and remarked rather
lightly, They don't look as if they
had suffered much from German
atrocity.' Would you like to see a
sample OF German atrocity?' she ask
ed. l hesitated and then said !
would.
Boy And Girl Handles
"She called two of the children, a
boy and a girl, named Yvonne and
Jean, and when they came up to me
] saw the little girl had her hand
off at the wrist and the boy had
only stubs where his hands ought
to be. In broken French I asked
Jean why the Germans cut off his
hands. He said:
because my father shot at them
from our house when they entered
our village in Belgium What did
they do it with?' asked him. He
With an axe l was too
shocked to speak, but l managed to
stammer out, What did the Germans
say when they chopped off your
The German officer said,
You won't shoot at us when you
grow up to be a man.
Was Unwilling To Believe
II, too, was loath to believe the
horrible stories which had come to
us. 1t is possible in war time, when
everybody is excited, for great *
aggeration. l had hoped this was
the case of the stories of infamy and
frightfulness which had come from
the devastated regions of Europe.
While I still cling to the hope that
at least there has been exaggeration
to the number of such atrocities.
| know from actual contact and the
vision of my own eyes that the hands
Of children have been cut off by
the war-maddened Huns"
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

When the Petrograd Bolsheviki re-
fuse to fight Germany and then
threaten Rouman:a with war. thew
must not expect the rest of the
world to understand their mental
processes or accent their theories as
proof of exceptional virtue.-New
York World.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The best little old place for Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman is
in two commodious and strongly
built concrete enclosures equipped
with steel barred windows and arm
or plate doors. Conditions in Rus
STA are bad enough without allowing
this pair to go over there.-Santa
Fe New Mexican.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08
SAVINGS AND INSURANCE

New York Life and the Prudential,
two Of the greatest life insurance
companies in the United States, are
carrying full-page ads in the nation.
al publications, urging their policy
hold.rs to invest in War Savings
Stamps. The former company an.
nounces that il is directing its agen's
to accept no applications from SOL
diers and sailors who have not taken
the maximum amount of insurance
which is allowed by the Government.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Major Edwin p. Webb. assistant
adju' ant general, New Mexico Ma.
tional Guard, has received q commits.
sion As a captain in the Aviation
Section. Signal Reserve. He has gone
10 indianapolis to report for ser-
vice at the General Supply Depot.
He served for many years in the
United States Army. and ought to
make an excellent officer.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Narciso Francis, the prosperous
stock grower of Seboyeta, Valencia
county, is being put forward for
member Of the legislature. Mr..
Francis made a good record while
a member from 1915 to 1917, and if
chosen again this year will render
his people valuable service.-State
Independent.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08
MAcDALENA POINTS WITH ~
PRIDE TO WAR WORK

Magdalena always does her part in
every undertaking, and has made
NOR ethan a creditable showing in
the war work. The town did its
part in the taking of wal bonds; in
the subscription of Red Cross funds,
and in fact, in helping on every re-
quest in matters pertaining to all
war wants. The town furnished a
large quote of enlistments before
and after the draft, and in her quota
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

New Mexicans ought to eat more
Pine beans, Governor Lindsey de-
clares. The logic is sound, the sug.
ssstion timely This would be a step
in the direction Of creating adequate
markets for tho products. If New
Mexieans will not eat New Mexico
beans. how can they expec. others to
be convinced Of the food value?
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Henry Ford, the Wiz of the Fliv,
has accepted a contract to build su.
persubmarine chas.rs. The keel of
the first one wal laid down yester-
dsv and it is expected that a boat
will be completed every day after
operations get into full swing. Henry
will build a boat every day If he says
he will. Moreover, they will be good
boats.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

As senator Stone says, Col Roose-
welt has been pretty emphatic in his
criticisms of the administration. But
he must admit the colonel didn't
minimize the Lusitania horror or
vote against war with Germany
Ell Paso Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

bill" Haywood says that there is
nothing in common between the l.
w. W. and the Bolsheviki," and since
the Bolsheviki have shown some dis
position to disagree with Prussia. it
looks as though Bill" might be right
about it.-Kansas City Star.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The troops on the T~uscania, tor.
pedoed by a German submarine. were
principally from Michigan and Wis
cousin This terrible tragedy will
not tend to make the American citi.
xens of Wisconsin love their Herr.
Senator La Toilette any more.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Our national defenders have until
q week from today to take advant-
age of the insurance which the Gov.
eminent is offering. 1t is the best
and most liberal i%nsuranc. that any
man ever had the opportunity to Sc
cure for the protection of his family.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

"Wasn' II an awful accident when
that troop ship was sunk" "Aceid.
snt." mind you! "ACCJDENT!" The
speaker was not an admirsr of La
Toilette, resident of Milwaukee; not
. henehma. Of Stone, living in St.
Louie; but one who lives in New
Mexico. .'
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

New Mexico's answer to the
kaiser's peace sugges ions Is to speed
up on preparations for war by in
creasing production and eliminating
waste; by furnishing men to fight,
to mine coal and to build ships.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Colonel Roosevelt is now in Roose.
vel hospital, Warrington. where h.
has undergone an operation for alb.
seesses of the Ear. His condition is
serious, but physicians announced this
afternoon that he is improving.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

A cynic commentator on the re-
cent revelations Of delay in war
preparation suggests that, as Mr..
Wilson was reelected because he
kept us out of war, his Administra-
ton is now making good.-Chicago
Tribune.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Can you help build a ship? If so.
then America needs you. The value of
your services will be recognized and
you will be paid we'll See the enroll.
ment agent in your town or district
and register now.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

We accepted this war for a worthy
object. and the war will end when
that object is attained. Under God.
! hope it will not end until that
time Librarian Lincoln.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Nobody suggests indict;ng Madame
Luna, though she has repeatedly vio-
lated the Fuel Commissioners orders
for 1ightless nights.-Providence
Journal.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Don't fail t. read John r. Rathom's
story of German intrigue against
America, beginning long before we
declared war. See the FEBRUARY
number Of the "World's Work."
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The regrettab'e wounding of Ger
eral Leonard Wood in France will
surprise people who supposed that
he had been permanently exiled to
a training camp in Kansas.-Las We
gas Optic.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The sinking of the Tuscania, earrv-
ing American troops. will do much
to encourage the people of Germany,
and will tend especially to tone up
the morale of the army and navy.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

1t took a long time to get the .Goe-
ben and the Breslau, but they have
been got, eve thought camouflaged
with cigarette names.-Santa Fe New
Mexican.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Those more or less excellent people
who want an inconclusive peace are
the exact mental replicas of the fell
low who cut off the pups tail an
inch at a time in order to be humane.
Chicago Daily News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

England is planning to standard
ize woman's Dress" says a news
dispatch. She might end the "a
she has on hand before starting a
new one.-Macon Telegraph.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

"Only a defeated Germany could
accept the new terms" say the
Kaiser's press. Perhaps it should
be explained that in the considera-
ton of terms this factor has not
been Observation-Disclosures News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

With cracked glass in their candy
and moonshine in their whiskey, the
soldiers and sailors must be having
a food ration somewhat irritating
to their stomachs.-Las Vegas OPP
tic.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The Ordnance Bureau seems to
take the position that if it had the
Browning machine gun it would have
the best machine gun in the world
Kansas City Times.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

One cheerful thing about the Rus
sian situation is that the only food
supply that can possibly help the
Germans is in southern Russia and
In the hands of those opposed to the
Bolsheviki.-Boston Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The year of 1917 established new
''irh production records for corn,
oats, rye, white and sweet potatoes,
,bacco, beans, and onions.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Hanging or deporting German SYM
pathizers would increase the food
supply that much. We do moi intern
and feed rattlesnakes or coyotes
Fort Sumner Review.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Lots of rejoicing in Berlin when
it was reported that Colonel Roose-
welt was in a hospital and in serious
condition.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

1t is evident that when the Fuel
Administration said relief is sixty
days off, it was banking on an early
spring.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

If we do not eat less, our soldier.
and the soldiers of the Allies will
have to eat less. Which is the bet
ter way?
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

If the Government finds it can run
che railroads as a unified system
perhaps it will be encouraged to try
the same system in the War Depart
ment.-Kansas City Star.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The Review will pay a suitable re-
ward for a receipt for making paste
from corn meal.-Fort Sumner Re-
view.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The textile shortage does not seem
to be affecting the supply of red
tape.-Nashville Southern Lumber
man.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The one redeeming feature of the
Federal fuel order is the spirit of
patriotism in which it is received
and Observation-Disclosures Union.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Field Marshal Won H~indenburs
opines that he will be in Paris by
April. Possibly he should have said
Petrograd, instead of Paris. Both
have the same initial letter.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

Germany, a Berlin paper says, will
hold out to the bitter end. They
know what kind of an end it's going
to be, don't they?-Toledo News
Bee.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

New Mexico is all right, don't
knock her; just watch her grow and
develop.-Willard Record.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08
NEED OF SHIPS NOW LOOMS
ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE

Washington, Feb. 5.-Standing
above everything else in importance
at this time is the need; OF the Unit
ed States and the Allies for ships.
Uncle Sans fighting boys, and sup
plies, arms and munitions for them,
cannot be sent to France without
ships. All the departments of the
Federal Government are now in'earn-
est cooperation in? the effort to put
the required number of vessels upon
the high cas- with the least possible
delay. e." T. ,,.
Charles Piez, vice-president and
general manager of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation has made the fol-
lowing statement with reference to
the critical situation:
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The Kaiser's faith in his superdip-
lomats must suffer a bit when he re-
allies that even the Bolsheviki can
see through them.-Chicago Evening
Post.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

II Il eame to a choice Ne should
cut oss ~ the musical comedies and
other ,Aecessaries rather than lose
the 81 10 CeSmanyNChicago News.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08

The Colonel should leave no stone
u~ninterned to get even with the Mis-.
souri, senator.-New York Herald.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-02-08
Of Paramount Importance

THE work of the state councils
of defense and of the agents of the
public service reserve in enrolling
$4,000 skilled workmen for the Unit
ed States Ship Yard Volunteers is a
paramount importance in the early
winning of the war.
within 90 days three huge Gov
eminent yards will be complete and
soon thereafter more than 10000
workmen will be required to furnish
for them the three 8-hour shifts
necessary, if these yards are to turn
out their ships according to schedule.
The Shipping Board now has ZIG
ship-ways, 302 are for wooden ships
and ala are for steel construction.
The yards in which they are estab-
lished are working only one 8-hour
shift per day, six days a week. This
is monstrous! If we are to keep
ahead of the submarine we must run
three shifts per day, 81 weeks in the
year.
Only Labor Lacking
Our program calls for the con-
struction in 1918 of eight times the
tonnage delivered in 1916, at a cost
VI ihoIC t1dH ,~uOU,UUU,UU ne Sn1p-
ping Board has the necessary yards,
the material and the money-ail that
is lacking is the spirit in the nation
that will send $4,000 American
mechanics into the yards to give
their best and most efficient work.
Return In Safety
we honor all men in the uniform,
and the same honor must be given
to the men who go to work in the
Just as the navy is the first
line of the British Empire, and just
as Germany depends upon her sub
marine, 81 must America depend for
upon the shipbuilders in the
American yards. To the women of
America ! say Send your men to the
shipyards, for they will be doing
there no less a service than in the
lrmy or navy, and they will be re-
:urned to you safe and we'll, after
having performed a duty that is a
primal necessity of the war;"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
GRAND ISLE COUNTY
GRAND ISLE.

There was no school at the grammar
school Wednesday on account of the cold
weather.-Angie Tebeau and Ernest Han
ley were married at the Roman Catholic
Church February 9.-Rupert Blow, Dio
and James Mossey. Frank Beshaw and
Alex La Rose left Tuesday for Camp
Greene. This makes eight men from
Grand Isle to 60 within a week.-Mrs.. AL
bert Kinney Is on the sick list.-An en-
tertainment for the benefit of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church is under way.
ALBURG.
The Alburg Red Cross wish to say that
they have changed their day of meeting
from Friday to Thursday. VIII all. who
can, please come to Mrs. o. o. Bells, as
they are making complete outfits for all
the drafted men. who are leaving this
town soon.-H. e. Manning is confined to
his bed with an attack Of pneumonia. A
trained nurse from Burlington IL caring
for him.-Mrs. Victor Cohen spent Sunday
In st. Adams with relationships. Hub
bard Gonyea Is on the sick list.-Hardy
Young has enlisted and gone to Camp
Greene. Charlotte, N. Glowing to the
stormy weather the mail carriers were
unable to make their usual trips the past
Week.-Mrs. Cynthia Goodsell of st. AL
bans spent Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. e. N. Goodsell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14

ard of Bakersfield who survives to-
gether with Ave sons, Harris Woodland
Alexander, who is in dispensary con-
nected with the 104th field hospital
26th division, American expeditionary
forces, in France; Edward John, a jun
Tor at Yale University, New Haven,
Conn; Carleton Ernest. a sophomore at
the Massachusetts, Institute Of Tech
nology. Cambridge. Mass. and Robert
Burton and Jack Kenneth OF this city.
A daughter. Vera Gertrude died In in
fancy He is also survived by four
brothers. Frank Alexander, who Is In
the South: Eugene and Alfred Of
Bloomington, and Erve Of New Hamp-
shire; sister, Mrs. Della Wilson of
Barton, and two nieces, the Misses Err
nestine Wilson and Hazel Alexander
of Barton. He was a member of
franklin Lodge, No. 4, F. and A. NJ,
Champlain Chapter, No. 1. r. A. NJ. La
fayette Commandery, No. 8, Knights
Templar. Cairo Temple. Ancient Arabic
Order, Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine and
Columbus Council. No. 1, r. and 8. NJ.
Few men in st. Adams had as
many friends as Mr.. Alexander. He
had made his way by sheer pluck and
honorable dealing from the place of
clerk to that of one Of the most sub
stantial citizens and successful BUSH
ness men of the city. Possessed of a
splendid personality and an optimistic
disposition, he had II CHEEKY greeting
for all who made a visit to his store
pleasure such as one seldom feels
except with intimates His loss will
be felt keenly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
JERICHO CENTER.

Miss Mary Mcmahon, teacher in the
primary grade, and Chittenden Clark of
Williston were married in Richmond Feb
ruary 10.-Miss Bernice Bullock, a teacher
in Stevensvile, is i'll at her home with
German measles. p. s. Bullock is also
ill.-Miss Dessa Bolker Of Burlington Is
spending few days at her home.-Byror
Haywood Is ill.-Mrs. r. O. Wilder and
son. Clifford. were visitors In Essex juno
ton Monday.-Miss Barbara Stiles Is still
confined to tho house.-Plans to attend
the Red Cross entertainment at the Cor
ners on Monday evening were cancelled
on account OF road conditions.-The spe-
cial meetings last week conducted by the
Rev. c. c. Merrill, secretary Of the YER
mont Domestic Missionary society, came
to an end on Sunday evening. The at
tendance was not large, but considering
the unfavorable weather and roads, il
was fairly good. One evening a load
was brought from Nashville by Mrs. Hon.
er Lyon and several evenings Mr. Boom.
hour attended with large load from the
north end of the parish. The meetings
were Of practical nature and those who
were able to attend felt that they were
well worth while as q means Of quicken.
ing spiritual life. On the last evening q
goodly number Of cards were signed b,
those who desired to begin a Christian
life
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
FAIRFAX.

The woman's Home Missionary society
of the Methodist Church met We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. r. A. South
ard. The mid-week service will be held
Friday evening instead of Thursday eve
ming as the pastor expects to be in Mont
peier for the preachers meeting.-The
Red Cross society will meet Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. D. B. Beardsley.-
Mrs. c. c. Alfred has been in Essex juno
ton for a few days because of the illness
Of her sisters husband. Frank Allen
Miss Nellie Cherrier Of the University Of
Vermont spent the week end with her
parents.-There was no school Monday
at Bellows Free Academy because Of trou-
BILE with the water system that supplies
the village and school with water.-News
has been received Of the death of Mrs.
Giles Rugg. aged about &c. at the home
Of her daughter. Mrs. Magee. in Los
Angeles. Cal, after a two weeks illness
with pneumonia. The funeral was held
February with burial in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Rugg is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Gertie Magee. and two sons. jose
plus and Charles. Mrs. Rugg formerly
resided here. going West after the death
Of her husband a few years ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
EAST FRANKLIN.

Mrs. Clarissa Conklin, who had been i'll
for several weeks at her home here, was
taken suddenly worse Sunday morning
and died Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Conk-
lin, who was "a years of age, was a ma
tive of this town, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Antoine Russell. She was mar
ried in 1864 to William Conklin of STAN
bridge. Que. and they passed part Of
their married life in Shefford. Que Six
sons were born to them, two. Cyril Of this
place and William of Hartford. Conn. are
living. Mrs. Conklin is also survived by
one grandchild, Mrs. H. r. Goodhue, of
Regina. Saskatchewan, one brother. Frank
Russell. Of Green Bay. Wis. and five
sisters, Mrs. Drusilla Comstock Of Som
erville. Mass. Mrs. Homer Leavitt Of
Frelighsburg, Que. Mrs. A. d. Carpenter
OF Willmantic. Conn.,. Mrs. Dora Thomas
of Springfield. Mass. and Mrs. Edward
Goodhue Of Abbotts Corner, Que. Flu
neral services will be held Wednesday
afternoon at the church preceded by a
prayer service at the house. Mrs. Conklin
had been nearly blind for years and had
borne her afflicton with great fortitude.
She was held in high esteem by her many
friends.-Mrs. Marcia Noble celebrated
her Goth birthday February Ii. She Is in
fairly good health and sews and knits.
She was given postcard shower by her
many friends.-L. d. Elrick was in st.
Adams Thursday.-Mrs. Henry Little has
returned from Sutton. Que, where she
was called by the illness Of her daughter.
Ray Dixon was in st. Adams last week,
where he was called for physical exam
ination. for entrance into the army and
was Oasaed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-14
BAKERSFIELD.

Brigham Academy was closed last week
in order to repair the heating SYSTEM
Mrs. Z. e. Baird of Burlington visited
friends last week.-The operetta, pre-
scented by the students of Brigham Acad-
envy on Founders day, February 4. was
very successful and well attended. in
spite Of the severe cold weather-Mrs.
Mark Stephenson of Sheldon visited rel
atves in town last week.-Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Maynard and daughter, Marjorie. of
Belvidere, have been spending some time
in town. Mr.. and Mrs Maynard will go
from here to the farm Of George H. Soule
Of Fairfield. where they will have en-
ployment.-Homer Dezotelle and Mr..
Bush. one Of the instructors at Brigham
Academy. were in ST. Adams Wednesday.
having been called for examination for the
draft.-Howard Baker has enlisted in the
First Vermont regiment and left Mon
day night for Camp Greene, Charlotte.