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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-18
Highway Commissioners RepOr

Highway Commissioners Report
To The Honorable Board of Supervisors of Rusk County
Gentlemen:
hereby submit report to your Honorable Body for the
that done and the spent
for
Tony-Iadysmh Line Road hauling cinders and gravel
making bridge fill cutting hills and
sides raising and widening roadbeds and cutting some
work spent total of $2O5O72 as follows:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-28

The price of Hair Goods Is advanc-
ing Special Sale of Switches In
stock at old prices until April 18th at
Miss TONNES, Merrill Block.
Back In my shop again. Lots OF
goods slightly damaged, will sell
cheap; also fresh goods coming In
every day Guy Debe.
The Skowhegan Novelty Works Is in
the market for all kinds OF lumber
(See their ad in Everybody's column.
II you have anything to sell. 1t would
be we'll to get in touch with them,
They pay cash on delivery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-28
A Dining Table

Darius says the good old
board, that has fed us for 40
years, suits him we'll enough,
but | think we are entitled to
something better. This table
we have used so long has warp
ed places in 1t, and the cloth
never looks neat no matter how
much pains take I'm so
careful with all my cooking and
want so badly to have the food
look good.
Lancaster has just got in a
nice, round top, secondhand
oak extension dining table. II
It's there when Darius and |
go down, next week, I'm go
ing TO make him buy 1t for me.
I've promised him, II he will
just get me this table, | won't
fuss any more about our
dining room for six months.
| tell folks: never buy any
thing new; first see Lancaster
Very truly yours,
MRS. DARIUS FERGUSON.
p. S. Anyone who has
Cash Register, can sell 1t to
Ian caster. heard John say
he wanted one
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-03-28

Miss Margery Powers, toll operator
for the Maine Telephone Co. at this
place. is now in Readfleld. She Is as
sisting In the work of the telephone
office at that point among her duties
giving instruction to new operators.
She expects to remain there about
one month, and on her return will
take up again the work of the toll
desk here. Miss Powers worked In
the office at Rumford for about three
years, and came to Skowhegan little
over two years ago. During her alb
sence, Miss Amber Pooler. at one
time employed In the Madison office
of the same company, is taking care
of the toll operators desk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
An ULT|MATUM TO
HOLLAND RUM0REO
Germany Demands Right to
Transmit Materials BY Dutch
Canals and Rails
A SERIOUS SITUATION
State Of Comparative Quiet Along west-
ern Battle Front-AMies Believe
New Hun Attack II Coming


ASSOCIATED Frees War Review.)
Rumor has II that relations between
Holland and Germany are strained; that
Germany has delivered an ultimatum
to Holland demanding the right to trans
NIT civilian supplies, sand and gravel
and war materials on the Dutch canals
and railways. In Holland, It Is said.
the feeling IL that acquiescence would
be equivalent to Hollands abandonment
Of neutrality.
Along the entire battle front the state
of comparative quietude that has existed
since last Thursday continues. The only
activity. except for small attacks here
and there, is being carried out by the
artillery. The German guns have been
paying particular attention to the Sec
tors around Ypres, KENNEL and the
Nieppe forest upon which large numbers
Of high explosive and gas shells have
been thrown.
North Of Albert the British in a local
attack improved their position and took
prisoners and additional captives we're
made by them near Robecq and
Wytschaete. Attempts by the Germans
to raid French trenches between Las
signy and Noyon were repulsed.
Notwithstanding the lull there Is ex-
pectancy in the allied camps Of the near
approach Of another great attempt by tho
Germans to break their lines. All pre-
cautions have been taken by the various
commanders and everywhere the fronts
have been strengthened in anticipation Of
further on slaughts In both the British
and French armies the soldiers are watt
ing patiently. confident that they will
be able to give a good accounting Of them
selves against any attacks the Germans
may make.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
HAVE SOME PAI-TsAIf

Pigs is pigs" according to the classic
story of that name. But when Is cappage
not cabbage? When it is Pai-tsai, or
Chinese cabbage is the answer given IN
bulletin from the national war
garden commission of Washington chi
nese cabbage nevertheless Is very fine
vegetable and every gardener will do
well to include it in his list.
1t is not a real cabbage, but is rather
a combination of cabbage, kale and spin
ach. The spring crop is best to use as
pot herb. cooked like spinach, but the
fall crop heads up better and Is more ike
cabbage. This plant does not form hard
head like cabbage. but has loose head
of tender leaves forming at the surface
of the ground instead of on stem like
cabbage. Seedmen sell seeds under the
Chinese name of Pa-tsai. or Chinese cab
bage.
Plant the seeds in seed box now.
and as soon as the plants are large
enough transplant them to the garden.
Set the plants two feet apart each way.
Have the soil rich and cultivate WELL SO
as to force rapid, tender growth. The
success of growing this crop depends up
on the speed with which it develops. II
the plants grow slowly they will be tough.
If dry spell threatens to check their
growth it will pay to water them.
The fall crop should be started at the
same time as fall turnips. Plant the
seeds In a seed bed. keep 1t well wa
tered and as soon as the plants are large
enough transplant them to the garden
and cultivate thoroughly. The plants
VIII mature quicker than cabbage, and
VIII be much enjoyed. 1t is being grown
IN many parts of the country.
Get the garden going! Write to-day to
the commission for free copy OF Its
garden primer. which will be sent to
any reader of this paper for two-cent
stamp to pay postage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
BUYS BOND WITH TWO.CENT
PIECES.
{From the Providence Journal.

CFrom the Providence Journal)
Five thousand two cent pieces will he
the contribution of a Southbridge. Mass.
man to the Liberty Loan. Coin collectors
may be interested to learn that there Is
any such hoard in existence. Invested in
Liberty Bonds. the old coin market will
escape the menace Of flooding. According
10 numsmatic catalogues, the two-cent
piece II of date Just preceding its dis
continuance Is worth from 90 cents to a
dollar or more. Incidentally. the possess
or OF this treasure will begin to draw in
terest on 1t when he turns 1t over to the
government
He began laying the pieces aside when
boy. In order to buy bicycle, but by
the time he had money enough the hi
cycle was going out OF fashion, the au-
tomobile was coming In. The minting
had already ceased when this saving feat
began. but as more than forty-five mil
lion OF the big bronze coins had been is
sued, having an aggregate face value Of
some nine hundred thousand dollars, they
remained In circulation for many years
after. They were minted for only a short
period. from 1854 to 1873. but there is now
talk Of restoring them. A two cent piece
would be q con-~s xiv 81 Iav
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
KILLED IN FRANCE
Winford P1oof Of st. Albans Succumbs
mt Base Hospital, His Parents
are Notified

st. Adams. April 23.-Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Ploof of Pine street have been
notified Of the death of their son. Private
Winford Ploof. aged % years. at base
hospital somewhere in France April IS as
while in action.
Young Ploof was born in Franklin
February II, 1896. son of Edward and
Elmir Habare) Ploof. The family came
to this city about three years ago and he
was employed in the foundry Of the
Central Vermont railway. He was a men,
Der of Company B. First Infantry, V. n.
G.. and was with the company on the
Texas border a year ago last summer.
He went out with the company last spring
at the outbreak Of the war and while at
Camp Bartlett, Westheld. Mass, was
transferred to a machine gun battalion.
supposed he was with the 103rd Machine
Gun Battalion when he was wounded.
August 8, last, he married Miss Carinda
Roberts Of Addison. Besides his wife and
his parents he is survived by four
brothers. Arthur and Wesley of this city,
Clifford OF Burlington and Carmi of Col
chester. He was the next 10 the youngest
of the five boys. His brother. Arthur en-
listed in Company May n and served
over three months but while at Westfield
suffered a fracture of the left arm which
injury proved so serious as to incapacitate
him from further service.
The last letter received from Winford
Ploof by his parents was dated March
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
Home Chores.

OF course you'll list to every yarn that
speaks Of siege and battle, but don't for
get to paint the barn and feed the hogs
and cattle. Anon you'll pause to criti-
else the latest war maneuver. but don't
forget to swat the flies and mind the rules
OF Hoover. We mustn't overlook the
chores that keep the pulleys turning. be-
cause distant cannon roars, and battle
hres are burning. With me you will In
gladness jump when Prussan strength
seems dwindling. but don't forget to
prime the pump and carry In some kin
ding. We have to keep things moving
on In times Of stress and panic Just as they
moved before the dawn Of warfare most
titanic. Our sacred bulwarks we betray
II we stand Idly yawping. instead Of rails
Ing greens and hay, and corn for future
popping. Oh. come. let's plant our Bur-
bank peas. and hoe the fragrant lettuce,
then talk OF scraps across the seas and
gains that they will net US. Come, let
US prune the hardy squash, remove the
weeds and boulders. then wade around
In gore. kerslosh. up to our waists and
shoulders. We have to feed the allied
hosts, ana stop Bills summarizing. so
let US quit the hitching posts on which
we have been leaning.
Copyright 1918 by George Matthew Adams).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
HINDU IS SLAIN
IN COURT ROOM
His Slayer Immediately Shot BY
U. s. Marshal-Sensational
Climax to Trial

San Francisco. Cal. April pa sensa-
tionai climax to the prolonged trial Of 80
persons charged with conspiring to TO-
ment revolution In India was furnished
to-day when Ram Chandra. Hindu public
list and revolutionist, was shot to death In
federal district court by Ram Singh. a
former employee and fellow defendant.
While Singh still pressed the trigger Of his
automatic pistol he too. was shot and
killed by United States Marshal James B.
Holohan. who fred across the room over
the heads Of attorneys.
The trial started November 20 and the
case went to the jury tonight.
Belief that Ram Chandra had diverted
to his own use proceeds from property
which Ram Singh had turned over for use
in the proposed revolution Is said by fed
eral ofiicials to have prompted the shoot
ing.
The trial since he opening has seethed
with excitement and animosity among the
defendants TO such an extent that all were
searched for weapons daily when entering
court,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
WHEAT IN VERMONT.
(From the Mortified News.

It would seem to be a good time to take
W the matter of growing more wheat in
Vermont. Oldfashioned farmers will tell
you they used to raise great amount
years ago. Later years they have stopped
IT. The following from the Rutland News
shows that it Is a live topic over that way.
We quote:
The Hon. Redheld Proctor renders 4
most substantial service in giving prizes
Of considerable value to stimulate in Rut-
land county the growing of wheat The
growers Of all crops exceeding % bushels
an acre will receive a subsidy and size
able bonuses will be given the farmers
who grow the greatest aggregate num-
Der of bushels and who show the largest
crop per acre.
Only three thousand acres in the entire
State were given over to wheat raising
last year. The food administration is
asking Vermont to increase this acreage
to five thousand this year. The request
should be met-plus. At least 10000 acres
in Vermont should produce wheat in 1918.
AS has been shown in these columns,
good deal of land in this State is well
adapted to wheat, which is not a difficult
crop to raise. Furthermore. the climatic
conditions here are we'll nigh ideal for
this cereal.
At the government-fiXed price, further
more, $3.50 per bushel, the profit cannot
fail to be alluring. even with the higher
cost of farm labor. Then, too. there Is
that very considerable factor-the country
needs wheat for war-wnning enterprises.
food for its soldiers and the starving
millions of the war-ridden countries as
well. and It is patriotism to raise it under
the circumstances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
MURDER VICT|M BURIED
No Motive Yet Discovered for K,Ilinn
OF Mrs. Piper-No Report on
Autopsy Made

Barton. April 23.-The funeral of Mrs.
Benjamin Piper aged 20 years. who was
murdered last Friday, it is alleged, by
Frank McMann, 16-year-old boy, was
held this afternoon.
The cause of the murder. to which young
McMann Is said to have confessed last
Saturday evening. is still as much a mys-
terry as 1t was at first. and efforts to dis
cover a motive other than a neighborhood
feud over straying cattle. have failed.
DR.. B. H. Stone of Burlington, director
Of the State laboratory of hygiene, said
this afternoon that he had made no report
of his findings at the autopsy and was, in
fact, still undecided as to how many blows
killed Mrs. Piper.
A hearing in the case may not be held
early in May, 1t was said tonight
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
URGED TO GET WOOD
Fuel situation Serious and People
should he Informed Says state Conn
nittee--Little Soft Coal Expected

Montpelier. April pa meeting Of the
State fuel committee with Administrator
II. j. NJ. Jones presiding was held in the
governors Office this afternoon. The ex-
ecutive committee of the public safety
committee and men representing the soft
coal users in the State were present. Mr..
Jones returned this morning from Boston
after conference with the New England
committee. The conditions are very bad
and Mr.. lone held out but little induce
ment as to the probability of soft coal
coming to Vermont enough this year to
supply the normal demand
1t was set forth that the conditions this
winter bid fair to be as bad as they were
last and that IL the people of Vermont
want fuel the best way to get 1t will be to
cut wood. 1t was shown that IL wood is cut
there will be a marked saving in transpor-
tation which is the big thing with the gov
eminent at the present time. 1t was the
sense of the meeting that the people of the
State should be informed concerning the
serious fuel situation and that the differ
ent municipalities and communities Of the
State be urged to organize an effort in
procuring an ample supply Of wood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
MARCH RED CROSS Statement
Secretary Denny Gives Itemixed Re.
port Of Total 1l8 Branches
in the State

Montpelier. April o.-Secretary r. b.
Denny this morning gave out the follow
ing report for March showing the trans
action of Vermont branch of the Red
Cross. LAG out Of 100 chapters reporting to
his once. The rest Of the chapters appar-
emily. did not comply with the regulations
as to monthly reports:
Balance on hand hrst day Of month,
soo,771.51; received from dues at l0c per
member. A5630: received from contribu-
tions. $l5.s2o.47: received from other in
come. $6.5S5.N; total received during
month. A3.434.02
Disbursements: Rent, heat and light
$s479; salaries and wages. 1890: postage
stationery and printing. $1ss15: telephone
and telegraph. ss.51; other expenses.
so6o.0l; material for supplies purchased
military relief. $1s.229.o1; for dependents
OF soldiers and sailors (civilian relieO,
$6sO.55; total disbursements, 319. zoe. 80; bal.
ance on hand last day Of month. So. S31.7o
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
HOME PROJECTS AND WAR
GARDENS

The Vermont agricultural extension
service, the County Farm Bureaus. and
the State department of education, in CO.
operation. have placed enrolment sheets
in the hands of every public school
teacher in the State. This gives an oppor-
tunity to all boys and girls in Vermont,
who are physically At, to become produc-
ing agents in their chosen lines. and at
the same time to secure valuable infor-
nation and help from the cooperating
agencies.
All parents are urged to counsel their
children and advise with teachers and
superintendent. that the wisest choices
may be made in what any boy or girl
will attempt and in keeping with home
conditions.
To win the war everyone must heed
the call and plan to meet il.
Tens of thousands of boys and girls
can plant gardens; thousands can raise
pigs. poultry and potatoes. Everything
we can produce for home use releases
an equivalent for our boys in France and
our allies. Any surplus or profit means
thrift and thrift stamps and-"helping to
hold that line
Our boys 'over there" are doing their
part Are We doing ours? Parents, boys
and girls. are you doing yours? Talk
it over. Don't delay-enroll to-day.
Enroll and ask your teacher, your
superintendent. the County Farm Bureau.
or the Vermont agricultural extension
service to help You.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
CANNING SUGAR TO BE
SOLD BY CERTIFICATE

Washington. April 23.-Sugar for
domestic canning and preserving this
summer will be distributed under a
modified certificate system by which each
consumer will be required to sign an ap-
plication for the amount needed
Adoption Of this plan was announced to-
night by the food administration the pur.
pose Is to make sure that the home can
ners will have enough sugar to preserve
perishable fruits and at the same time
to place check upon any who might try
to obtain unreasonable quantities for
household consumption. 1t is considered
necessary to keep a check on consump-
ton chiefly to guard against temporary
shortages which may result from with .
drawal OF more vessels from the CubaI
trade.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
WELL KNOWN HOTEL MAN
George Wheeler, Former Owner Of
Montpelier House, Dies-LOng III

Montpelier, April 23.-George Wheeler,
we'll known among the older hotel owners
of the State, and for many years prom
inent in the sale Of wagons and sleighs in
central Vermont. died at his home on
Ridge street last night following long
illness
The deceased was a son of Siras and
Almira Wheeler, born in East Montpelier
November II. 1882. He attended the schools
in that town. When a young man. for
some years he conducted the Twingvile
Hotel in Barre. also dealing extensively
in horses and farm produce. Later. he
bought the Union House stable which he
operated for 10 years and then through
the West bought potatoes shipping them
into Boston. In 1883 he bought the Union
House in Montpelier of Irish & Sparrow
which he conducted for five years. and
then bought the Montpelier House which
he operated with the Exchange Hotel for
some five years and then sold to A. s.
Sparrow Following this transaction. he
continued the selling of sleighs and car
riages until Ii years ago, when a shock
affected him so that he gave up business,
but continued to reside at the Montpelier
House until six years ago. when he moved
TO his home on Ridge street.
He was one Of six children. The sur
viving one of which is L. S. Wheeler,
who lives on the home farm in East
Montpelier. He married Angie Balch Of
Mortified as his first wife. She died in
1880. and in 1888 he married ALE Fitz-
gerald, who. with his brother. survive
him. He also leaves several nieces and
nephews. including Mrs. George Wheaton
of Barre.
The funeral will be held at his late home
at two O'Clock Thursday afternoon. Burial
will be in Green Mount cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
DEAD BY TRACKS
Ernest Monteith Of Richford Believed
to Have Accidentally Strangled to
Death When He Fell

st. Adams. April 23.-State's Attorney W.
r. McFeeters was in Richford to-day and
held an inquest in the death of Ernest
Monteith of that place, who was found
dead beside the Canadian Pacific railway
tracks yesterday morning. The inquest
was held before Assistant Judge f. W.
Foster of this city at the American House
and Miss Mary Louise Milo of this city
was the reporter.
There seems to be no suspicion of foul
play Apparently the man was intoxicated
and fell his head bending in such a way
as to cause him to strangle to death.
The body was found by Herman Niles,
who lives nearby. The body was found
about a mile west of Richford. between
that village and Abercorn, p. @. There are
no marks on the body
Monteith lived with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Moneith. about two
miles from Rchford. He was unmarried
and about As years old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
$14,86O, 1886, 900 TO
RUN WAR A YEAR
British Budget Bill Appears In
Commons--National Debt
Now 500, 100000

London. April 22.-Andrew Bonar Law
chancellor of the British exchequer. IN
troduced In Parliament to-day the bud :
get bill for the coming year. Great
Brtan's expenditures for the period COW
cred by the measure are estimated at
about $l4.S60,9s5.OO of which approx
mately A,21o, 100000 will be raised by taxa
ton. leaving balance of nearly $1o,65o,-
$4,000 to be borrowed At the end OF the
present year the national debt OF Great
Britain will be about $39,9o0.0O,coc, OF
which $3.50, 900, 600 will be due to her from
her allies. Up to the present the United
states. according to statement by Mr..
Law. has advanced about $i,75o.0o 900 to
the entente nations The new budget,
said Mr.. Law, is the largest in the his
tory of the world.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
n. {. 0. P. MEETS
Annual Session Of Grand Lodge Held
Burlington Elected Secretary

Montpelier, April 23.-The annual meet
ing of the New England Order Of Protec-
ton, Grand Lodge Of Vermont took
place in Montpelier to-day. The morn
ing session was given to the reports Of
the local lodges which were very crafty
ing. considering the fact that there has
been a change in rates in the last two
years. The attendance was large. The
report of the grand secretary shows a
membership of lao persons. slight
decrease from a year ago, due to the
change in rates, but the organization
has passed the Massachusetts insurance
commissioner so that now they do not
expect any further modification Of rates.
The resolution committee presented the
usual resolution. to which was added
one commencing the local lodge for its
purchase of Liberty bonds. in which there
has been liberay response. The grand
lodge degree was conferred upon eight
past wardens.
Supreme Grand Warden Sullivan Of
Maiden. Mass. spoke this morning, as
did Supreme Vice-Warden II. w. Scott
OF Barre. while Supreme Secretary Frye
OF Boston also was present Last eve.
ming a reception was given the visiting
lodge members. There was large at
tendance. The supreme officers spoke.
while nice program was presented by
the local lodge members. Dancing was
enjoyed. During the latter part Of the
evening luncheon was served
The following officers were elected :
Warden, l.. A. Bullock Of Northfeld
vice-warden, w. +. Green Of Bennington
secretary T.. w. Crannel of Burlington
treasurer, c. a. Spear of Barre; chaplain.
Anna d. Conlin of Rutland; guide, Alice
Brown OF st. Johnsbury; guardian. A. w.
latt OF barre; sentinel, Il. y. Gillette Of
bellows rails; trustees, B. J. Stewart of
Mohtpeher' Viola NJ. Ingram Of st.
Johnsbury and Hattie Currier of Hard.
wick: supreme representatives, l.. A. Bul.
lock of Northfield, and B. ]. Stewart of
Montpelier. for three years.