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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
BRITISH CAPTURE
"a MEN, 4 GUNS
IN TWO RAIDS

LONDON, Feb. cS.-At Greenland
Hill, north Of the Scrape, British
troops in a successful raid during the
night captured twelve Germans and
a machine gun, Field Marshal Haig
reported today.
British raiders in Houthulst forest
brought back twelve prisoners and
three machine guns
The enemy's artillery was active
near HavrincouTt wood and south Of
the Scrape. During the early part OF
the night, Haig reported. there was an
artillery duel east OF Ypres.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
AMBASSADOR FRANCIS
AND OTHER DIPLOMATS
FLEE FROM PETR0GRAD
BY JOSEPH sHAPLEN.

NLnlLco EEGhN sum NoEECHPSAoGhhsB
PETROGRAD, Feb. - (Morning).-
American Ambassador Francis left
Petrograd last night for Vologda- ac-
companied by the japanese, Brazilian,
and Siamese ENJOYS.
Vologda is the principal city Of
east OF Petrograd and go miles north
Of Moscow. From this point, the en-
bassIes can travel by rail either 20
Archsngel, AGO miles north, or to Mos
COW, where they can take the trans
Siberian railway to the Pacific coast
The former place is ice-bound and
practically untenabIe until late spring.
United Press dispatches have already
intimated that Ambassador Francis
would go TO San Francisco when he
left Petrograd. There is also the pos
sibility he may remain at Nologda
or some other interior point for some
time. The American embassy's affairs
are believed TO be In the hands OF
the Norwegian envoy. United Press
dispatches Tuesday said Francis was
taking steps in that direction.
Russ To Destroy Railways.
The German invaders are reported
TO have advanced one station above
Pskoff. (Pskorf is 162 miles south
west OF Petrograd. The next station
of any Importance on the railway
leading to the capital is Bielaja, fifty
miles nearer.)
Retiring from Reval, 200 miles west
OF Petrogrsd, the Russians are pre-
pared to destroy all railways and
asphalt roads as they fall back upon
the capital.
The loyal Cossacks are rushing
from the Don region toward Pskoff
10 aid in the defense of Petrograd.
Partisan warfare on a serious scale
has broken out at MinSk (i00 miles
southwest OF Petrograd).
To Continue Advance.
Replying to Ensign Krylenko's
query as to why the Germans ad-
vanced, in the face OF Russia's &C
ceptance Of peace proposals. General
Hoffman replied that Germany would
continue to advance on the basis OF
the German propOsals-defense OF
Finland. Livonia, Esthonia and
Ukraine-until peace IS signed.
The Russian delegation arrived at
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
SERBIAN CABINET QUITS,
REPORT FROM CORFU

LONDON, Feb. 2S-The Serbian
cabinet has Resigned, a dispatch from
Corfu said today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
JAPAN READY
TO SEND 100000
MEN TO SIBERIA

II America sanctions the movement.
Japan can have 100000 troops IN
Siberia within two weeks to protect
allied interests and supplies. Shortly
thereafter 5000 moro men would be
available for service. It was stated
nhigh authority today.
Persons in close touch with the
diplomatic movements OF the entente
allies here are Inclined to believe that
the allies have not had their eyes
closed to the Siberian situation and
that plans are already complete for
Japan to hurl her forces across the
Chinese Sea and into Siberia to meet
an emergency that Is expected to rise
shortly as a result OF the resumption
of tho war against the Russians BY
Germany.
JaRaA's Troops.
Japan has twenty divisions IN her
regular army with a peace strength
OF 10000 to a division. The war
strength IS approximately $1,000 and
OF these 260,0OO regulars II Is believed
that 10000 are at Riao-Chow now.
4 substantial force is stationed In
Corea and in the event OF Siberian
the nucleus OF an eIpedltionary army.
Corea is only eIghty-one hours from
Japan by boat and a mobilization
there OF Japanese troops could be
effected without trouble or great de-
lay, military men point out
100000 Reserves.
1t Is estimated that Japan has
500, 900 reserves subject to first call
to the colors. RumOrs have been cur
rent OF their mobilization, but the re-
ports have never been verified. These
reserves have had military training
under the universal service system OF
Japan, and could be under arms. II
they have not already been called. In
a few weeks.
Japan's maximum military strength
is not known, but II is believed that
II could mobilize a combat force for
Asiatic service OF 500, 900. The sup
ply problem would not be difficult, au-
thorities assert. Korea would be used
as the main base for the Japanese
forces. Munitions and food could be
shipped across to Korea In three or
four days
other Bases.
Additional bases could be sstab-
lIshed in northern ManchurA and
China could be relied upon for food
and supplies. The difficulties In the
matter of transportation OF men and
supplies would be so great for tho
Germans that 1t is believed by the
allies that much could be accomplish
ed by the japanese in Siberia with a
much smaller force than Is necessary
| for activities OF any kind in the west
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28

against Russia aroused considerable
speculation here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Coughs Violently.

Hado stopped, coughed violently,
and passed his hand before his face.
Then he asked:
where was when left ofr:'
"You were telling about the man
running down the trench"
"Oh, yes, but that's all I know
about him. Before l had a chance
TO do anything the Boche cut leose
with another batch OF gas. 1t got
some who escaped the first
Then came tho German barrage.
1t was plain hell. It lasted nearly
two hours. They poured everything
on us from the front to the rear.
Everybody stuck in the dugouts.
Later. l came out of the dugout and
I guess 1 took OF my mask too quick.
The gas hadn't cleared Rnd-herS
am.
Our boys behaved fine. though.
There wasn't a sign OF fllnchIng. The
next time it will be our turn to get
the Boche."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Shell Lands Nearby.

"Then there was a terrific blast
and a fash across no mans land.
was in the post commanders dugout.
A shell landed within ten feet and
exploded, splintering the door.
Gas and high explosives poured
into the trench. The cry Of gas"
arose as everybody grabbed their
masks.
"One man in our dugout couldn't
get his mask on. 1 can't recall his
name now. He fell TO the floor in
a sort OF ft.
Il got my mask on quickly. Then
wrestlsd with him trying to put
his mask on. In the tussel my mask
slipped and 1 got a little.
THE other man was clean crazy
with pain. l was unable to hold him
and he dashed out OF the dugout. The
last / saw OF him he was running
down the trench"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Barrase Comes Too Late.

at was tough that our artillery
didn't get our signal for a barraGe."
the private continued. at might at
least have headed off the second gas
attack. our wires. being cut, how
ever, prevented this. There was no
time to send up a rocket until the
hell OF the attack. When the barrage
did come it was a pippin, but it was
too late.
There was neither noise nor con-
fusion in the trenches, despite the fact
that such stuff was new to everybody
there. The only noise was a wild
scream from the man who ran from
the dugout 1 will never forget that
scream.
MY tin hat saved me. II has q
bad dent in it where a shell fragment
struck"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
Spirit OF Retaliation.

There is a spirit of retaliation every
where. The front limo trench. from
which the. gas attack came. was def
nitely located yesterday, also another
cleverly camounaged trench where
there are other minewerfers being
erected. The artillery has advised
pounding them with heavy artillery
Thursday.
Poor visibility. due TO a mist and
rain, prevented any great artillery
IRE Wednesday. American Gunners
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28
FOES GAS WORKS
ARE PULVERIZED
BY j. S. GUNS
CONTINUED from First PaE..l

CONTINUED from First PaEe.)
you'll set me right, won't you?" he
began.
al feel terribly dopey and want to
sleep all the time, but, anyway, here's
what happened:
THE Boche showed us all day he
had our range down fine. He dropped
shells first in the front. then in the
rear trenches. We felt that some
thing was coming OF.
at was raining and the trenches
We're mighty wet. Then it stopped
and the moon came out. In the early
part OF the night it was quiet. Be
tween 1 and o'clock a listening post
heard suspicious activity in the Ger
man trenches and passed along the
alarm. Everybody at the post sig
nailed for a barrage. but the wires
were cut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-02-28

many does not make her deeds square
with her words when once peace ne
gotiations are begun.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
WEYBRIDGE HILL

The Ladies Aid Society will visit with
Mrs. Edgar Bean on Thursday.
Chauncey Bingham is very i'll at the
home of his son, p. +. Bingham.
Miss Beatrice Austin is spending the
week with her aunt Mrs A. /. Austin,
The young people realized good sum
for the Red Cross last Wednesday eve
ming when they presented the play in
Lincoln.
On account of a shortage of material
for work the Red Cross did not meet
last week. The June allotment of yarn
has arrived and a good many are busy
knitting.
Charles Brown, y years old, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs L. r. Brown of Cleveland
is at the home of his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. James for the summer
vacation He made the trip alone.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Harvey of
Fletcher and the Misses Walter and
Evelyn Harvey and Harry Harvey, Jry
of Rochester were guests at Charles ,.
James on Saturday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
LEICESTER

Miss Mallally of Rutland is the guest
of relatives and friends in town.
Herman Hooker of Pittsford is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Hook
err
Miss Alta Cooley of Bristol is the
guest Of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Darwin Johnson.
Kenneth Hooker of Pittsford is
spending several days at George John
sons in Fernville.
Mr., and Mrs. Reginald Hooker and
Master Hayden spent several days in
Pittsford last week the guests of rela-
tives and friends,
Miss Sara Horton has returned after
several days visit with the Misses
Wilson at Jerusalem. Myrick Eldridge
and the Rev. John Rose were week
end guests of Noble Jennings.
Mrs c. r. Jennings, Hrs N. H, Jen-
nings, Mrs. R. Harold Cole and Alice
Jennings Fiske attended the graduation
exercises and Historical Pageant, Yer
mont, in Vergennes Tuesday afternoon,
The lawn party for the benefit of the
Red Cross given by the Misses Wilson
and Markham at the home of the Mis-
ses Wilson in Jerusalem was grand
success both socially and financially.
Nearly $50 was realized. The speakers
were Father Cray and DR.. Thorpe Of
Brandon and Father Regain of Spring
field, Mass
Tomorrow evening the Red Cross
will unfurl the service flag in the town
hall in commemoration of the Leicester
boys who are in their country's uniform
and also the first anniversary of the or
ganization, The Rev. French will give
short address, the names will be read
and a chorus of boys and girls will
sing patriotic songs, after which cake
and ice cream will be sold.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05

Season Tickets for Chautauqua on
Sale at the Post Ofice.-Adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
ballot -FOUR TIMES
FOR SCHOOL BOARD
Continued from page one

the necessity OF at least 100 cents to
meet the next years budget and had
suggested an additional i've cents to so
toward a sinking fund for the payment
OF the school debt and for the improve
ment Of the school grounds
With nomination for the school board
then in order, Mr., Rich again made
himself the spokesman Of the "Old
Guard" and moved for the reelection OF
the old board, consisting OF Ira II, La
Fleur, Rev, T. ], Leonard, Allan Cal
houn, DR., H. L, Averill and {, h. Pin
ney,
Mrs, II, b, Hagar interposed the mo-
ton that the members OF the board be
voted upon separately and Judge C. !,
Button came to the assistance oil the
women with a plea that justice be
shown them lie said that II was in no
disparagement OF the present board
that he supported the movement for a
woman member, II was movement
which had been carried out successfully
in many of the leading towns OF Yer
mont for several years, and he believed
J that Mddebury was such an educa-
tional center that II ought to be a leader
rather than a follower in such advanced
ideas. 1t was not question OF woman
suffrage, said he; the right for women
to hold Office on school boards had been
established long before the woman sui
| irage bill was passed, and this right
should have been exercised long ago
when they sought place on the board,
and he hoped the meeting would sup
port his nomination OF Mrs, Ryder.
Mrs. c, +. Harris seconded the nomina-
/ ton.
The chair calling for other nomina-
tons heard Allan Calhoun's name
shouted from the rear OF the hall, but
| Mr.. Calhoun protested and declared he
desired to withdraw from the contest.
The Rev, T ], Leonard was then nomi-
mated, and in a close vote he won over
| Mrs. Ryder by a majority OF ,,
From then on, the element opposed
TO the womanS movement made deter
mined efforts to sustain their victory
c. L. Pinneys reelection, by a major
itv of 10 over Mrs Ryder, was followed
by the nomination Of DR., p /, Dorey,
and his election by a majority OF II,
Or. Howard L, Averill was reelected
without a contest, but in the final bal
lot with Mr.. LaFleur nominated in
opposition to Mrs Ryder, unusual ei-
forts were made to clinch a victory 1t
was evident from the activity among
the men in the rear OF the hall and IN
the lobby that a considerable number OF
men from the streets had been called
into the meeting. Judge A, W, Dick
ems made vigorous protest at this
move and entered a final plea for the
meeting to recognize the women's
claims. Mrs. Ryder on this last vote
received her largest support, with to
votes cast for her, but Mr.. LaFleur was
reelected by a majority of y.
There was no contest over the reelee-
ton of Mr.. Pinney as treasurer, and &
/ c. Wells auditor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
SALISBURY
June

Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Stowe OF Corn
wall were Sunday guests OF friends III
town.
Mrs. Harris of Cornwall has returned
home after few days visit at Mrs
Frank Whitney's.
Mrs. Herbert Morgan and two chill
dren Donald and Ella are i'll with the
whooping cough.
Mrs. Bill of Hallworth, n. ], is spend
ing a few weeks at the home OF her son
Rex Sheldon.
Ralph Weber went Monday to Pitts
ford and Brandon visiting friends. He
will remain few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Waterhouse and
daughter Cornelia are visiting his moth
er, Mrs. Julia Waterhouse
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Whitney were in
Whiting Sunday to visit her father
Edison Baldwin who is i'll.
The Pollyanna Sunday School class
of the Congregational Church has pre-
sented the local Red Cross with Sll.
Salisbury did not reach its war saw
ings stamp quota which was too high
for such small town, but raised about
100,
Mr.. Ross of Iowa who has been il
town preaching few Sundays at the
Methodist Episcopal church has re-
turned home.
Nathan Sangree, Huyette Sangree
and Alan Hastings were guests OF the
Rev. and Mrs. H. H, Sangree at the
parsonage Sunday,
Arthur Whitney, son of Mr. and Mrs
Fred Whitney who has been at Pelham
Bay Navy Yard, N Y, for two months
was home for the weekend.
The Salisbury Seminary graduation
exercises were held at the Whiting towr
hall Wednesday evening. Proceeds fol
the benefit of the Red Cross.
Charles Cady and daughter, Mrs
Alice Cutting, of Middlebury were
guests for the weekend at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Bump.
George Plue patrolman of the state
road through the towns of Salisbury
and Leicester is deserving of much cred
it for the fine condition of the roads.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Bump received
word Saturday night from their sol
Orlo stationed at Camp Devens stat
ing that he had received his cover thu
sea" outfit.
Mrs. Buneau of Rutland is visiting
her niece, Mrs. Will Branch for a few
weeks. Mrs. Joseph Motot of RUTLAND
came Wednesday to visit her daughte
! Mrs. Branch.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
BRANDON

Mrs, Harry Rickert has moved her
household goods to Rutland,
Thomas Powers OF Quincy, Mass, is
visiting his family here for week
Mr. and Mrs Volney Farr of Spring
field, Mass, are spending a week here
Mrs. Lima Wing of Boston is visiting
her niece, Mrs. c, D. Dodge of the Ar
mold district
A daughter, Charlotte Evelyn, was
born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Har-
old Stone
Word has been received here of the
arrival overseas Of Charles Carrigan,
son of Frank Carrigan.
Miss Marjorie Griffin has returned to
Fair Haven after visiting at the home
of Erastus Spooner for several days.
Misses Alice and Mabel Rising went
Yesterday to Lake Dunmore to spend
some time in their cottage, Hatetoquit-
it,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerry w, Scott, re-
turned last Saturday from Lake Dun
more where they spent two weeks in
their cottage.
Mrs. Anna Pearl, who has been spend
ing some time at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. b. Partlow, has returned to
Groton Mass,
Thad Spooner, son of Mrs. F, c,
Spooner, Ward Whalen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs p. E. Whalen, left Friday for
Camp Devens, Mass.
Clarence Pettee has resigned his posi-
ton in the meat market OF CT. Clifford
and will go next week to Quincy, Mass
to a ship building plant.
The following teachers have been en-
gagged to teach in the senior and junior
high school and the graded school;
principal, Earl T, Tracy; agriculture,
Allen Beach, Burlington; Miss lnez
Cook, Miss Hazel Bartholomew, Miss
Louise d. Nelson, Miss Fannie Gill,
Springfield, Miss Mary Lawson, music,
Rutland; Miss Alice Riseing. The grade
teachers are Grade one, Miss Maud
Farnham; grade two, Miss Grace Ev-
erin; grade three, Miss Hildred Bene-
dict, East Dorset; grade four, Miss
Grace O'Brien, Waterbury; grade five,
Miss Grace Sergeant; grade six, Miss
Marcelette Johnson. There are several
changes in the list of teachers for the
next term. The teachers training class,
which Miss Crofoot taught, will be dis
continued as there are not enough who
care to take this course to pay to have
an instructor. Among the teachers who
will not return next year are Mrs
Flora Clark, Miss Annis and Mr.. Con
nors, who was instructor in agriculture
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
Burglars Enter C. Westall'S House

Thieves broke into the house of
Charles Westall, Sr., on Elm Street
Monday afternoon during Mr.. WestalPs
absence at his place of business. En-
trance was gained by breaking in the
kitchen door The thieves ransacked
the premises taking away clothing and
other smaller articles. The house has
been unoccupied during the day for
several weeks, Mrs. Westall being in
Sudbury caring for her daughter, who
is ill. No strangers were seen about
the place by the neighbors, and no clew
has been obtained that will lead to the
arrest of the guilty parties.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
FOURTH QUIET
EXCEPT AT LAKE
Continued from page one

owned by Peter Tierney, who has the
contract for carrying the Bread Loaf
mail, and which was driven by his son,
Farley Tierney, became unmanageabie.
Tierney had as his passengers William
Gee, Stafford Dragon, Joseph Murray
and Daisy Bouska,
The girls collar bone was broken and
it is feared she may have suffered a
fracture of the skull Joseph Murray
and Dragon received injuries sufficient
to coniine them to their bed today, but
Gee and Tierney received only slight
scratches. DR., r, c. Flagg of Middle
bury was called to attend the injured,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
EAST MIDDLEBURY

Charles Maranville visited friends in
Rutland this week.
Arthur Sumner has gone to Montpel-
ier where he has a position.
Mrs. Kent Kirby is critically i'll. A
trained nurse is attending her.
Ross II. Maynard and son of Boston
are guests of Mr., and Mrs. Tisdale.
Mrs. John Swerdfger of Chicago, and
Mrs Raymond Dudley of Bristol were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert sWhitte-
more during the week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
TOM ELLIS
Telephone 112

(Opposite the Railroad station little
Farther Away, But it Pays to Walk J
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. E. c. Ryder wishes to express
her sincere gratitude to the voters at
the recent annual school meeting who so
faithfully and Loyalty stood by her from
start to finish in the race for wom-
an representative on the school board.
She believes the cause a just one
for both teachers and mothers and
Middlebury may in time see the advan-
tage in making the change
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
Death of w. T. Forsythe

Word was received Saturday of the
death of Rev. William T. Forsythe at
his home in Southwest Harbor, Me,
last Thursday morning. He was for
mer rector of St. Stephens church here
for nine years, leaving in June, 1908.
He was also rector at Enosburg Falls,
for a number of years He leaves a wife,
three sons and two daughters. Burial
was in Stanstead, P. o.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-07-05
ST. MARY'S HAS
81 IN SER VICE
CONTINUED from page one

George Cote
William c, Crannelly
Napoleon J Desjadon
Allan l. Drolette
Frank w Dudany
Louis Dudany
Oscar Ferland
Edward Forrest
John Forrest
+, Denzil Calvin
Leslie Gordon
George A, Halnon
Louis Hope
Benjamin Hope
George Hope
Henry Kidder
Paul Kidder
Ernest LaBier
Philip LaFleur
Earl Leno
Benjamin Maheu
John MALTA
John MALTA end
Dennis Maloney
Wallace ], Mayo
Gordon Murray
James Oney
DR., Arthur Shea
Leo Signor
Fred II, Signor
Andrew II Signor
Albert c. Shorkey
John Stokes
Thaddeus NJ, Tierney
Harry NASSAU
Sargent O'Connell
Earle LaPierre
Arthur Cote
Walter Murray
Clifford Bresette
Frank Dorey
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
WAR TO DEATH, REPLY
Allies To Fight Harder To End
World Menace.
Prussian War Lords Unmarked BY
Attitude Toward Russia 10 Ad-
ministration View.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The answer
of the Allies to the Teutonic conquer
ors of Russia will be war to the death
IL we may judge from the temper Of
President Wilson and his advisers
since the announcement of the AFRO
CANT and humiliating peace terms
which Berlin has exacted of the Boil
sheviki government.
War Lords Unmarked.
The, Prussian war lords, in the
opinion Of the administration. have
been unmasked by their attitude
toward Russia. They are now con-
fessedly bent on conquest, and
strengthened by success and encour-
aged by an appeased civil population,
they now may be expected to turn to.
ward the west with view to secur-
ing their conquest Of Belgium and
northern France.
Just Beginning For Allies.
For the Allies the war is just be-
ginning. Only the defeat Of Germany
on the field of battle can now make
the world safe for democracy" and
secure the United States from the
peril of Unsuitable German power.
If the Allies win, Germany will be
compelled to disgorge the Russian
provinces, retire from Belgium and
northern France and reconstitute Ser
bia and Rumania. If Germany wins,
she will be the greatest power in con-
tinental Europe and will grow great
er, with the probable future ABSORB
ton of Russian territory.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-03-01
America. Band Pleases Italians.

Rome, Feb. 26.-The American mil
itary band scored a tremendous sue
cess at the inter-Allied concert given
in the historic Villa Vorghese in the
presence of 100000 people. All the
authorities of Rome were present, as
also were T. N. Page, the American
ambassador, and the American mill
tary officers in Rome. After the
concert the band paraded thorough.
fares of the city, which were crowded
with 100000 people.