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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
September z.

September Z.
! II is now 3 a. m. | am standing
the IL to 4 watch, and just now things
are very slow. | wish | could write
you though, about the exciting and adj
venturous life we live most Of the
time; of the sinking ships, the sur
vivors picked up, the chasing and
fighting of submarines, and the thous-
and and one things that go to make up
our daily lives over here. But all tina,
must wait till | see you.
The papers which you send are dis
tributed among the boys on board
after ] get through reading them.
am just recovering from a severe
attack OF sea sickness, but | was not
alone in my misery for about half the
crew were in the same condition. You
try hard to keep your supper down,
when suddenly you make dash for
the lee rail; then you lie down and
wish some kind friend would throw
you overheard. "oh, it's a grand and
glorious feeling."
On one Of our trips we managed to
save some Frenchmen, and when in
town the other day met one Of them.
He wanted 10 do something to show
his gratitude .he said, so he invited me
to supper The whole supper was
cooked in one pot. which was placed in
the center Of the table. First soup
was taken from the pot and served in
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

Mr.. Max Powell Of Burlington gave
the only real solution Of the road
problem which is TO bond the state and
build permanent roads at once. The
money now wasted will pay the inter
est and form sinking fund to pay
the bonds.
Mr.. II l.. Hindley, editor of the
Rutland Herald also emphasized the
defects OF our present road system and
told how tourists avoided Vermont be
cause of our poor roads.
Mr.. James 2. Taylor, secretary Of
the Greater Vermont Association.
spoke strongly in favor of co-opera-
ton, and Mr.. Lucius +. Wilson of East
Dorset, was eloquent in plea for an
awakening of the Vermont spirit
Ex-Governor Mead demonstrated
that our resources will amply pay for
all improvements we may wish to
make.
On motion of Hon. j. w. Fowler it
was resolved that committee of not
less than ten men be appointed by the
presidents of the Boards of Trade rep
resented, for the purpose of patrolling
the legislature and governor in the in
terest Of good road and other desirable
legislation.
Thanks are due to the Equinox
House for the fine manner in which
they handled the dinner and entertain
ment of our guests, and to Mr.. f. c.
Lorenz, Mrs. VIM. A. Griffith and Miss
Jeanie Jackson for the fine music dur
ing the dinner.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
September 2.

September 2.
Wasn't | thankful when our boat
got into port, for there awaiting me
was mail from the States: letters and
bundles of papers. 1t was great to
hear from you all Believe me, the
boys know what they are over here for
and they won't stop till they have
accomplished what they came for; and
that won't be till the German flag is
torn down and Old Glory run up over
the kaiser's palace in Berlin. There is
no doubt about tive are going to
win. 1t is only a question of time.
The kaiser will find out if he hasn't
already done so, that he stirred up a
nest of hornets when he brought
America into this war. He "has bitten
off more than he can chew" The
people of America don't know yet
what war really means. Our little
American cemetery up in town is fast
growing larger and the French women
i ntown have each adopted an Ameri-
can boys, grave and take care of it.
To see the boys, our boys, returning,
gassed, or with legs or arms shot off,
makes one agree heartily with the
American general who said that "war
is hell" If the people of America
could see the suffering and sorrow all
about as over here they would not
hesitate in buying Liberty Bonds or
War Savings Stamps.
OF our life here on the destroyer,
II is just one continual round of hunt
ing for submarines and when we find
any, trying to destroy of capture
them. We have on board for mascots
a monkey, cat and dog. | wish
could have some of your maple sugar
cake. We can't buy even a box of
grape nuts or can Of milk over here,
but ! sure can get on without the lux
uries till | get back to the States.
We are out on the big blue ocean
now and our little boat is tossing
about like an empty peanut she'll, but
one gets TO love the ocean after being
out on it for awhile.
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A nationwide campaign for the coll
lection of certain fruit stones, fruit
pits, and nut shells must be vigorously
carried on Immediately TO save our
men at the front from German poison
gas. These materials are urgently
needed to make carbon for the gas
masks which our soldiers wear in the
gas attacks. Every organization and
individual in the country is expected
to cooperate and take part in this
vitality important campaign. The Red
Cross has been asked by the Govern
ment TO attend to the collection and
shipping of these materials.
Mattrials to be Collected
Peach stones or seeds.
Apricot pits.
Prtlne pits.
Olive pits.
Date seeds.
Cherry pits.
Brazil nut shells.
Walnut shells English or native.)
Hickory nut shells.
Butternut shells.
These need not be separated but
should be dried
Word has also come from Washing
ton that the Bureau of Conservation
has been asked by the War Industries
Board of help collect platinum and tin.
In both Of these materials which are
so essential to the industries Of the
country, there is a great shortage.
Tin
There is shortage Of 5000 tons
which the Red Cross has been asked TO
help make up.
Articles to be collected: Tinfoil,
collapsible tubes, pewter.
Tin cans are not wanted as there is
so little tin in them.
Anyone who has platinum that they
can spare the Government are urged
to contribute it. 1t is however, stated
that it is not necessary as yet for the
Government to ask people TO part
with jewelry which has sentimental
value.
This is preliminary notice with re-
gard to what to save. There will be
another notice next week as TO how
these articles will be collected. All
are urged to begin saving for the Gov
ernment at once. The collection and
packing Of the materials will follow.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

The committee selected by the pres
idents of the Boards of Trade Of Bur
lington, Rutland, Bennington and
Manchester pursuant to the resolution
passed at the recent dinner given by
the Board of Trade of Manchester, met
at the Court House at Manchester on
Thursday afternoon, October 8th. The
following men were present: H. B.
Slingerland for Burlington; l.. X. Os-
good, NJ. B. Fish, G. A. Davis, G. E..
Chalmers, G. f. l.. Badlam and w. l..
Dunn for Rutland; w. H. Wills, Geo
Hawks, c. M. Graves, C. G. Cole, John
P. Mulligan and A. S. Payne for Ben
nington; j. B. Wilbur, A. B. Marsden,
j. w. Fowler, w. II. Shaw, Lucius f.
Wilson and A. E. Martin for Manches-
ter.
The object Of the meeting was brief
ly explained by Mr.. Lucius e. Wilson
Of East Dorset as being to organize
for the purpose Of promoting gen
eral interest in legislation for better
highways, an efficient auditing depart
ment, better schools and other matters
which will, or should come before the
Legislature at its next session.
The committee adopted the name
"Patrol Committee of the Boards of
Trade of Vermont" and organized
with the following officers: James B.
Wilbur, chairman, Claude A. Rich, vice
chairman; Edward Griffith, secretary;
and Frank M. Wilson of Rutland,
treasurer.
1t was voted that special attention
should be given to highway legisla-
ton, but that the matters Of state
auditing, taxation, schools and sheep
raising should be included in a general
campaign of education and awakening
interest throughout Vermont. This
campaign is intended to arouse the
people of Vermont to the necessity Of
certain legislation covering the above
matters and to so organize the bust
ness men and farmers that their wants
will be presented to the legislature
and governor in definite form. Plans
were discussed for interesting other
Boards of Trade and similar organiza-
tions so that they will join in the
The four Boards Of Trade
each pledged themselves
to raise $3.50 toward the expenses Of
the campaign.
The object of this movement is not
to secure the passage of any special or
particular laws, but TO arouse such in
terest that the best laws possible will
be passed to attain the best results for
Vermont.
That so many prominent business
men will take the time and trouble to
come to Manchester to @dinner given
In the interest Of good roads, and will
follow that up by another trip TO Man
chester to organize committee 10
promote interest in good roads indi-
Gates an interest in such matters that
should lead to notable results.
All people who are interested in
good roads and good legislation should |
stand ready to cooperate. This is not
IN exclusive movement and the help |
4 every person is solicited.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
August l6.

wish you could be over here, and
20 with me on some Of my long walks
and sc some Of the wonderful and in
teresting sights, On board ship get
very little exercise, so the first thing |
do when so ashore is to go for long
walk.
The other day came ashore about |
p. m. and took tram car out into the
country. When | reached the end OF
the line walked for about three miles
farther, and as | went along ! could
not help contrasting the French life
with our American life; the poorest
American family has more comforts
than the well TO do French people; no
wonder that in peace times the people
emigrate to dear old America. On my
way | passed through little villages
that are much the same today as they
were a hundred years ago. The people
wear the same odd sort of costumes,
and heavy wooden sabots, that their
grandparents wore.
In enc place | came across a grave
yard set upon the top of hill where
there was the most wonderful view Of
the surrounding country. On the
graves were flowers made Of glass
beads and bits of different colored
glass.
Leaving the cemetery ! came TO an
immense stone church; ! believe 1t
could hold $500 people The floor was
made OF huge blocks OF stone; on the
walls were beautiful paintings, while
at different places around the church
we're shrines, each one loaded with
gold ornaments. The main altar was
resplendent in gold, and beautiful silk
and satin tapestry. There were no
seats, only benches to kneel on.
As the sun was doing down ! made
my way back TO the city, reaching
there about $50. Then | went over
tothe Y. NJ. c. A. where ! met some
friends, and we all went TO the movies.
The show was good and We all en-
joyed il. At nine we went back TO our
ships.
Our life on the -------- is just one
continuous round Of excitement every
time we go out. In the short time |
have been on this destroyer ] have
seen more Of the effects Of the war,
and have had more excitment than !
had in my whole year on the trans
port ------- What ! can not say
now | will tell you when see you.
! have just met bunch Of wounded
American boys back from the front
and they told me something about life
in the trenches.
II only we could get some candy or
ice cream il would sure taste good, but
as this is war time we will have to put
up with anything.
The Y. NJ. c. A. is doing wonder
full work over here, and deserves the
support OF all the people back home.
You may ask when the war will end
can only say that it may end MS sud
denly as ii began; but there is only
one certainty-only one idea really
worth holding, namely, that it shall
end right.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
YOUR PATRIOTIC DUTY

To report disloyal acts, seditious ut
terances, and any information relative
10 attempts TO hinder the United
States in the prosecution Of the war,
TO the United States Department Of
Justice, Bureau Of Investigation, Fed
eral Building, Burlington, Vermont.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

ing in the papers about the wonderful
work the American Army is doing
over here? They sure are making the
Germans sit up and take notice. Give
Us few more men and little more
time and Kaiser Bill would better
start packing and get ready TO move
from Berlin
The other evening up in town the
boys from one Of the ships gave a
vaudeville show, and il sure was
dandy The American nurses also
gave dance and everyone had a good
time.
| am well and feeling fine, but as yet
have received no mail from the States.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

The dinner given by the Manchester
Board of Trade to the leading business
men Of western Vermont was great
success in every way. The Rutland
Herald in an interesting editorial
characterized it as a notable meet
ing" 1t was principally serious in
terest in good roads which brought
these men from Burlington, Rutland
and Bennington to a meeting in Man
chester The object of this meeting
was not to demonstrate that we need
better roads. Everybody wants good
roads as they want good air and good
water and everyone knows that we
need better roads. What business men
are demanding is legislation which
will give us systematic and business
like administration of the highway de-
partment and give us something to
show for our money except patch
work Of improved gravel roads which
can never become even a good gravel
road system without different man
agement.
The keynote Of all the speeches was
cooperation and organization Of all in
terests and Mr.. Clement well said that
the people could have anything they
wished from the legislature and the
governor if they would organize and
make their wants known.
Mr.. James B. Wilbur pointed out the
past and present unbusinesslike man
agement Of the highway department
and offered to pay $4,000 toward the
salary Of a competent engineer to
our highway construction.
He also touched upon the defects in
our system Of appraisal Of real estate
whereby each town seeks to keep its
grand list as low as possible. He sug-
gests that some uniform system Of
be provided for, thus reduc-
ing the rate OF taxation and making it
fair to all
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
August 20.

August 20.
wish you could have been here this
morning and seen the sunrise on the
ocean. II was wonderful! The sea
was like shec, Of glass. the water
was beautiful deep blue, and as the
sun came up over the horizon the sky
was covered by myriad Of gorgeous
colors; IL was magnificent The
weather over here is lovely; sotfar we
have not had o single hot day and the
ocean is calm and smooth.
For over week now we have had
no excitement guess the Boches are
getting afraid Of US, but are you read
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
BOARD OF TRADE NOTES

The Board Of Trade desires TO ex.
press its appreciation to those contrib
uting in any manner to the success OF
the get-together dinner at the Equi.
nox. The response on the part Of the
business men of Western Vermont was
remarkable and in spite of war and lis
added cares and responsibilities, dem
onstrates that the busy men of the
state were never more alive to the in
ternal affairs and future policies Of
the state and are looking to the fu-
ture with confidence and resolve that
the next few years will be progressive
and constructive.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

LincOln's Letter to Mrs. MXby VINO
Lost Five Sons in the War of the
Rebellion.
"Dear M; dam.-
81 have been shown in the files of
the War Department statement of
the Adjutant-General of Massachu-
sets that you are the mother of five
sons who have died gloriously on the
field of battle. | felt how weak and
fruitless must be any words of mine
which should attempt to beguile you
from the grief of loss so overwhelm-
ing. But | cannot refrain from ten
dering to you the consolation that may
be found in the thanks of the Republic
they died to save. | pray that our
Heavenly Father may assuage the
anguish of our bereavement and leave
you only the cherished memory Of the
loved and lost, and the solemn pride
that must be yours to have paid so
costly sacrifice upon the altar of
freedom.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

august ~.
How are things going up in Dorset
Gee, ! wish had some of your cake
and jam We get dandy food, but we
don't get any home made things
Last night | went ashore and went To
a little restaurant tucked away on a
side street. 1t is a unique place bu,
very clean and reasonable. | had
soup, egg omelette, French fried pota-
toes (fried as only the French can do
it,, salad, tomatoes, and = piece of
melon, all for two francs and fifty
centimes about fifty cents.
After supper went to the Y. NJ. C.
A. where | met several friends Of
mine. A big corcert was on so we
went in. The program was good and
at the end young woman came out
and sang the French national anthem,
while we all stood at attention. II was
very impressive.
! am anxiously awaiting the mail
boats for | want to hear from you.
Am feeling fine!
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10
TWO LETTERS

The kaiser's Letter TO Frau Meter
Who has Lost Nine Sons in the
Present War.
"His Majesty, the Kaiser, hears that
you have sacrificed nine sons in de-
fense of the Fatherland in the present
war. His Majesty is immensely graf
ified at the fact, and in recognition is
pleased to send you his photograph.
with frame and autograph signature. F"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

Believing that confusion exists in
the minds of many men subject to the
draft and their employers regarding
what is expected of them in the mat
ter Of claiming exemption or deferred
classification for themselves or for
their employers, the United States
Chamber Of Commerce, after confer
ence with the authorities at Washing
ton, states that registrant who, after
due deliberation and securing all
available advice, presents in his ques-
tionnaire what he honestly believes to
be recognized grounds for exemption
or deferred classification, either be-
cause of dependency or industrial oc-
cupation, should make the claim for ex-
emption or deferred classification and
no useful or patriotic purpose is serv-
ed by his failing to do so In like
manner the employer who believes
that his industry or business falls
within the classification of necessary
industrial enterprise (a) to the main
tenance of the military establishment
lb) to the effective operation of the
military forces (c) to the maintenance
of national interest during the emer-
gency and further believes that
particular registrant is essential to
the maintenance of that industry,
should not fail to make claim for de-
ferred classification on behalf of such
registrant, whether or not such regis
trant has made the claim on his own
behalf and no useful or patriotic pur-
pose will be served by his failure to
do so. In other words, it is the duty
of registrant to place before the
selective board all the information
possible regarding his status and does
not imply that he is unwilling to
serve in the military branch of the
service. 1t is plainly the duty of the
registrant and of his employer as we'll
to aid and not to confuse the board in
at correct classification.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

AT the suggestion of the Board of
Trade the Rutland Railroad has sent
four carloads Of gravel to fill up the
bad holes in the road near the Depot
The Village of Manchester sent over
its auto truck to distribute the gravel
under the supervision of Frank NJ.
Walker. Three large carloads Of
gravel were drawn and spread by the
truck last Saturday. There were 81
truck loads, or about ia cubic yards.
A pretty fair days work. At least
three more carloads of gravel are
promised and this should make great
Improvement in the situation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-10-10

JIM.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
ALLIED ARMIES
Gain AGAINST Is
HUN DIVISIONS
Me and Gott" Partnership
Evidently Gone Awry,
Gen. March Says
foe Loses z MILES
ON 10 Mile MARINE FRONT
By the United Press.

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 2i.-In the face
OF at least IS divisions OF German rein
forcements, the Allied armies fighting
in the scissors Rheims salient htave
steadily advanced during the last three
DAYS. Chief Of staff March told cor
respondents today.
Between the Marne and Rheims the
enemy has been pushed back on a,ten
mile front TO a depth OF from IL 10
2 miles.
The Germans have only one rail line
over which 10 carry out their retreat,
unless they have constructed some min
or field tracks, he said.
II seems that the Lord has become
tired OF his partnership Of "Me and
Gott," March declared during his de-
scription Of the great Franc5-Amerfcan
offensive OF the past week.
The German retreat ne said. was In
some respects similar TO the Austrian
dash back across the Piave. A storm
had concealed the Allied movements
that made possible The pushing back OF
the enemy.
This was what March referred 10
when he declared that the self-made
Continued On Page TwOl
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
CHAUFFEUR APPEALS
6 MONTHS Sentence
Man Who Ran Down Traf.
fic Officer Also Fined
$3.50 by City Judge
GIVES BAIL FOR
HIGHER COURT REVIEW

Samuel Evans. the young man who
was operating an auto truck belonging
to the Diamond Egg and Butter Com
pany. which struck Traffic Onlcer Wal
ter II. Sherwln, while doing duty at
Sixth and Market streets. on Saturday
morning. June IS. was sentenced by
Judge Hellings, in City Court today to
pay a fine OF $3.50 and serve six months
in the workhouse.
Philip L. Garrett, counsel for the de-
fendant, Immediately gave notice OF an
appeal and bail was fixed at $500.
Judge Hellings was on the bench when
the case was tried several days ago
and announced that he would give a
decision later.
II appeared from the evidence that
the defendant, who was driving east on
Sixth street, followed across Market
after he had been signaled by the OIL
Ger to stop, and that while nearing the
centre OF Market street, attempted 70
run his machine around the left side OF
the wagon. In the decision given TO-
day Judge Helllngs set forth the
danger Of a driver attempting to run
machine around another vehicle while
at an intersection. saying that an oper-
ator could not see what was ahead OF
him under such circumstances, ana tnat
when such an attempt was made 1t
was at the peril Of the driver.
IL is alleged that 1t was when Evans
attempted TO turn out and run his auto
around the wagon ahead Of him That
his machine struck and knocked down
the officer.
Evening journal., 1918-07-24
HarIan's Men Give $1,000 10
Tobacco Fund to Bring Joy
TO Soldiers i'm The Trenches

"Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
has received 1920 from ]. L. Collyer,
manager Of the service department OF
the Harlan plant Of the Bethlehem
Shipbuildlng Corporation.
It is the largest single contribution
to THE EVENING JOURNAL branch Of
this fund.
This $500 represents a great deal Of
hard and patriotic work. on the part of
the men in the Harlan plant. While
the work they have done in this con-
nectlon has the approval Of the man.
agement Of the plant, It has been en-
tlrely the work OF the men and not the
management.
Everyone In Wilmington remembers
seeing in the Harlan parade an inn
mense pipe on a float with cards So
liciting funds for Smokes" for SOL
diers. This idea originated with Rob-
ert McCully, Jack Hamilton and John
Strobel. After the parade the pipe was
taken 10 various street corners In VIII
mington, where contributions were
asked. and from there TO the lobby OF
the Hotel dupont, where 1t remained
for several days, and where a substan-
tlal amount was realized for the fund.
Approaching what good work could
be done in this manner, supplying a
real need Of the soldiers fighting at the
front, the idea was enlarged when
Frank Gold and James Marschman, the
latter foreman OF the Y. B. Department,
interested number Of men in Q pro
posed minstrel show, having for its OBJ
iect the raising OF funds for tobacco
for soldiers In Rance.