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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
RAND STUCK IN LONDON
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down stairs, We had a professional
hypnotist on board and he amused us a
great deal,
Thanksgiving Day we had a service
in the Lounge and were treated TO a
shipboard Thanksgiving dinner Some
Of the things we're missing but we had
turkey, As we were ting dinner the
steward arranged qlartette to rem
der some selections, and have been
much pleased 10 see how our British
cousins will sing our America as we will
sing God Save the King There seems
to be wonderful reciprOcatlon, Whist,
deck billiards, and ring toss formed the
main pleasures, though one of our men
directed the physical exercise of the
passengers, who cared to come, and we
had some folk dancing. Among some
men we had wrestling and boxing, and |
had charge of a library which we had
given us when we came on board. al
so conducted the checker and chess
games. "
"Now we are here, situations have
changed a great deal the last few days,
anu so lar, we are hDle W ulO lhI lHcl'
Sweden refuses to let US go in evidently
fearing that we will be stranded in her
territory and she will have to feed us,
All we can do is to stay here, work among
the men and study Russian, We are 60
ing in as soon as the situation clears,
Though this city gives us great oppor-
tunity to see the sights that we have
mulled over in thought for years, there
is not man of us who would not jump
at the chance to go into what ever may
be before us in the land of the Rus,
There are many things that could tell
you that would never reach you, and 80
they are omitted, but ! will try from
time to time to squeeze you out a letter
in way of remembrance for the many
kindnesses of the Vermont people es-
pecially those of Addison County. "
Bear this message to those people
from me, that if they could see what !
see daily and experience, their hearts
would go out in American hospitality,
and they would save as they never
saved before, -
Sincerely yours,
ERNEST l.. RAND.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

Selling brood SOW at this time, ac-
tcording to the United States depart
ment Of agriculture, Is like killing the
goose that laid the golden eggs.
When pork is selling at IS cents or
more pound on the hoof, the hog
breeder may be tempted to turn into
cash all that he can sell; yet the de-
partment points out that the value Of
Ia brood SOW which will produce such
Ihigh-priced offspring is proportionately
Increased and she should be kept as
the source Of further and future prof
hts.
Breeding stocks are being depleted
and the department says that the stu
htion is already critical and threatens
No become very serious II the country
continues to be drained of its meats.
Hogs furnish meat more quickly and
icheaply than other stock can; the
lmeat shortage, therefore, can most
readily be met by swine production,
1t has been calculated that the posi-
bile Increase from one SOW is LOOP
pigs In four years, on the superstition
that all filters consist of six pigs, that
all live, that half are females, and that
each gilt should farrow at one year
and every six months thereafter.
Another cause Of the depletion Of
breeding stocks is probably In the high
lNnst Of feeds. While concentrated
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
COLLEGE NOTES

Arthur w. Peach, Middlebury 1909, is
author of a book Of verse, The Hill
Trails" which has just been published
in Boston. Mr.. Peach is professor OF
English at Norwich University, and is
one of the most popular members of
the Norwich faculty,
Announcement has been received here
of the marriage. Dec. %, of John Ar
mold of Fitchburg, Mass, to Lucy Mae
Kelley, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Kelley of that place. Arnold will
be remembered as member of the
class of 1913 at Middlebury College and
because of his remarka able ability as a
pianist. He is at present employed by
the Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance
Co., and is organst and choir director
in the First Methodist Episcopal church
in Fitchburg.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

Lieut.. Patrick O'Brien an American
member Of the British flying corps,
who was brought down in Il one-Sided
battle by the Germans, and who had
been taken into Germany on his way to
a prison camp jumped from train
which was going 80 miles an hour, and
by many heroic and clever moves man
nged to get into Holland, and then back
to England
O'Bricn was reported missing last
August II, and his temperance was
a great surprise to his friends. On
the morning of August II enemy gun
ners forced him to land, but Fortunate
ly he got back to his own lines. Later
In the day he was again flying over the
enemy lines and he, with five other
machines, was engaged by 20 German
airplanes. O'Brien alone engaged four
Of them. He accounted for one Of the
machines before he was shot In the lip.
He fell with his damaged plane 5000
feet. He cannot explain why he was
not killed
When he regained consciousness
O'Brien was In a German war hospital.
Later, when he was being taken into
Germany, he jumped from the moving
train, and by walking at night, swim
ming rivers and subslsting only on
food that he could get from the fields,
he managed to reach Holland.
He was fugitive for 70 days. He
had narrow escape when he was in
sight Of his goal. To clrcumvent
charged wires O'Brien built q bridge
with nearby wood and threw It across
the wires. 1t broke under his weight,
and O'Brien says that he can still feel
the shock. He dug tunnel with his
hands under the wires and he was
free.
A brief telegram was received BY
his mother, Mrs. Margaret O'Brien,
saying that he had escaped from the
Germans, and that he soon would be
home. O'Brien will try to change to
the American aviation corps. The
photo shows him standing In front of
his machine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
Wnmans Club Notes

The general meeting OF the club under
the direction of the Century department
was well attended and all listened with
interest to the thoughtful address of
Prof. II. W. Lawrence. A risinge vote
of thanks was given him. Mrs. j. f.
Bold played piano solo. The Star
Spangled Banner and America were
sung. Mrs. H. B. Hagar presided,
At the business meeting it was voted to
provide committee on Social Service
whose duty should be to alleviate press
ing want in our own community. An
nual dues not paid at this meeting
should be handed to Mrs. f. c. Bryant,
treasurer, or at the annual depart
mental meeting held this month; to
Miss Waugh of the Century depart
ment, Mrs. Wiley of the Music depart
ment, Mrs. Harris of the Education de-
partment, Mrs. Burrage Of the Litera-
ture and Art departments, and Miss
Price of the Civics department. The
bylaws require the payment of dues IN
January.
The Literature and Art department
holds its postponed meeting today at
the residence of Mrs. Dickens,
A special meeting of the Board of
Directors is called, to be held at Mrs
Burrage's at $3.50 Saturday, the 9Th.
The annual meeting of the Century
department will be held Tuesday even
ing at 1880 at the residence of Mrs,
IF. c. Dyer,
The annual meeting of the Music
department will be held next Friday
the 18th, at Mrs. J. H. Fletcher s.
Business meeting at three o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

No man ever Travelled over the road to
fame on a pass.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

feeds have gone up the department
says that some Of the expense of car
rying breeding stocks may be cut
down by the use of green fall forage
crops, pasture, alfalfa or clover hay.
Brood sows may be maintained In fair
condition at comparatively little ex-
pense by the use Of such feeds, In
brief the department strongly recon-
mends campaign to save the sows
as one means Of helping to meet the
threatened meat shortage.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
CORKRAN IN ENGLISH HOSPITAL
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throwing bombs and shooting at US
with machine guns pouring rain you
can imagine it, but If you ever get into
a big battle you'll know.
1--WE took our objective and all that,
but believe me, Ned when you see
anything in the papers that ever init
mates that lleinie isn't there in n
scrap, just say 10 yourself punk &,
His men aren I much, but, by CAD, his
artillery and biz planes sure can put the
fear Of God into chap, We ran up
against a division of Russian Poles and
a couple of divisions of Russian Guards,
They fought like wild cats, We didn't
see a single unwounded prisoner from
up in front of us,
"Oh, well, ! lived through it, for
some reason or other, Got recon-
mended for military medal, but don I
think ! will get it, as am in bad with
the Company o, C.. Officer Com
mander), But should, manifest con-
Germ, am alive, and if my heart will
only behave itself, will soon be well,
which ia worth more than anything they
could give me. Also am in England,
and in fairly safe spot.
Haven't got the Camels yet but
think they will get through all right
Awfully much obliged Cant smoke
these English cigarettes with any com
fort, straight Virginia and bitter
Keep me informed as to your location
when you are with the colors. Quite
possible ! may meet you in France,
Remember me to all the boys.
Yours,
CoRKRAN. "
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
FREE OF CHARGE.

Why suffer with indigestion, dysPep-
STA, torpid liver, constipation, sour
stomach, coming-up-of-food-afte
ing, etc, when you can get a sample
bottle of Green's August Flower free
at the Park Drug Store. This medicine
has remarkable curative properties, and
has demonstrated its efficiency by fifty
years of success. Headaches are often
caused by disordered stomach.
August Flower is put up in % and
- cent bottles. For sale in all civil
lied countries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
ANIMAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the National Bank of Middle
bury for the election of a board of
directors for the year ensuing, will be
held at the office of the said bank, on
Tuesday, the 9Th day of January A, d.
1918 at 200 O. clock P. M.
ROBERT F. PINNEY, Cashier.
December 7th, 1917.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04
WHAT UNCLE SAM
PAYS SOLDIERS
Subject That Most People Know
Very Little About.
WHOLE SYSTEM IS CHANGED

Private Gets 500 a Month as Long as
He 10 In the United States and 20
Per Cent Additional When He Goes
Abroad-AlIowane Made for wife
and chIIdren-Dependent Parents
Provided For.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

Fattening steers on grass and cot
tonseed cake is nearly always more
profitable than grazing them without
feed. The use of small amount Of
corn In addition to the cottonseed cake
has proved profitable.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

Good pastures are essential for prof
table beef production. Plant pasture
grasses over the waste lands and care
for 1t as If it were regular money
crop.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

The undertow of selfshness may not
be visible in the current of love, but
it s there just the same.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-01-04

If a man got what was coming to him
it is blamed seldom that he would get
what he wanted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
MITCHELL POINTS WAY
TO AVOID Boil SHEVlSM
Asserts Cooperation Of An WIN
Prevent Trouble and Avert
Distress in Industry.

NEW YORK, November 1.-THE
United States Is in no danger Of a
spread Of bolshevtsm II employers and
workers in war industries win cooper
ate with the United States Employment
Service In the readjustment Of industry
to . peace basis, John Mitchell. head Of
the state industrial and food commits
sions. declares In . statement issued
here.
'arhe worst thing that could happen
now in this country" Mr.. Mitchell said.
would be unemployment. BoIshevism
comes from despair and suffering. It
does not occur among men regularly
employed"
Declaring there win be peace Jobs
enough for all when the time comes, Mr..
Mitchell urged workers not to start q
stampede from war to peace work -
He urged employers not to CONSIDER
only their selfish interests and hire and
fire 1t will." but to cooperate with the
War Department. the War Industries
Board and the United States Employ
ment Service In their plan to close down
the var Industries only - the transfer
Of workers to peace industries can b
accomplished without suffering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
LEGISLATION IS NEEDED
TO REoRGANIzE ARMY
Long Struggle IN Congress Nay Be
Caused BY Offering Views on
Universal Training.

Reorganization Of the war Depart
ment ana the, Army, preparatory to
rehabilitation is being considered by
the general stan. Secretary Baker
has indicated that new legislation viii
be necessary to carry out the re-
organization. and II expected to lay
q definite program before Congress
soon.
J. Ti,is may reopen the whole guess
ton Of universal military training. Il
Is declared. Many officials anticipate
q long legislative struggle.
Military men believe that the au-
thorised Regular Army OF $4,000 men
cannot provide an adequate force for
all purposes abroad and at homo. OF
the 300, 900 men now under arms,
1t IL pointed out, probably not more
thar 100000 are under obligations to
serve beyond the restoration OF peace.
Tho general stairs recommended
lions ~ to the way the Army u to
be formed are expected to embody
the principle Of universal military
training, l0odified In the light Of war
experience ind the result Of the op.
Grafton Of the seiective draft system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
STEEL INDUSTRY OPPOSED
TO ANY SUDDEN CHANGES
Sees No Need for transitional De-
.pression"-Would Remain Under
United States Control

There WIN DO no transitional de-
preston" in the United States II en-
ployers and the employed retain their
faith in tho stability Of American in
stitutions. both Industrial and politi-
cal. This was the prevailing senti-
ment at tho meeting Of the steel COM
mittee Of the American Iron and Steel
Institute with the War Industries
Board yesterday afternoon.
The committee declared that during
the period Of readjustment. to peace
conditions the government should re-
tain control Of the steel industry. The
committee went on record as opposed
to any sudden change In prices OF
steel or In wages paid to workmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14

political future Of the entire world.
On their decision. he added: might de-
pend the peace aud happiness Of
many generations The most glorious
victory. he continued, would scarcely
be distinguishabls from defeat unless
by it there were laid the foundation
Of lasting peace.
The suggested league Of nations,
said Lord Robert. could not be re-
stricted to a certain group Of nations,
but must be open to every nation
which could be trusted by its fellows.
1t would be incomplete, and proper
tfonately ineffective unless evey
civilized nation Joined it
Lord Robert said the machinery to
enforce the principles was the real
problem. He thought, however, that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Clearance Committee Suggested.

pending the development, Of an
adequate Organization, we earnestly
-hopSa4hat a clearance committee may
be appointed at once, to which will
be referred. all proposals to cancel
contracts, with instructions to all de-
partments that cancellations shall not
be made without the approval of this
terials which will be released by the
stoppage of war production may be
allocated to industries able to use
them Immediately for peace-time
needs We are Of the opinion that
war contracts should not be Cancelled
until provision Is made for the alb
sorptton of these raw materials"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
TRAINING CAMP ACTION
CONTINUES UNCERTAIN
Secretary Baker Inclined Not to
Hold Men at Student Work
Against Their VIII.

Secretary Baker has indicated that
student officers now In training 1T the
Army central training camps proba-
bly, will DO permitted to return imme-
diately to civil life II they 90 desire.
No decision has been reached. Mr..
Baker said. He 10 inclined not to hold
men 1t tho camps against their win
The camps probably viii DO continued
until the present classes have been
graduated, 1t il now thought. Those
who then complete the course will be
rendered commissions in the Officers
Reserve Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
TO CHEER LONELY GIRLS.
Committee Of Anthony League Will
Look After War Workers.

Anthony League. appointed last night
as an auxiliary Of the local chapter
Of the women's division Of the United
States Employment Service, at meet
ing of that organization, will be
charged with looking after war work
ers in the city who may be lonely or
in need Of homo sympathfes.
Mrs. Grace Potter Hopkins, address,
ing the members Of the league last
night, reviewed the work Of the d.
vision and appealed to women Of
Washington to show more interest In
the welfare Of girl war workers.
At the next meeting, Mrs. Anna
Jeanette Miller will speak OF trt-
union classes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Col r B. Ricketts, Dead.

WuAKESBARRE. Pa, November
14.-Col Robert Bruce Ricketts,. COM
mander Of Rickettsf Battery Of the
list Pennsylvania Light Artillery,
which played . memorable part in
the battle Of Gettysburg, has died at
his country homo, at Lake Genogas.
He was seventy-nine years old. He
served AZ an artillery omcer through
out the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14

Action by the allied powers to
viii be protected In the mid-Euro-
pean countries after the war was
urged by the executive committee Of
the American Jewish committee in its
report at the committees annual
meeting in New York Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
SAYS FUTURE OF WORLD
IS IN HANDS OF ALLIES
Lord oecn Adds That Peace and
Happiness Of Generations May
Hinge Upon Their Decisions.

LONDON. November 13 british
wireless service).-Lord Robert Cecil.
assistant secretary Of foreign affairs.
in an address yesterday on the sub
ject Of a league Of nations, declared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Adjustment on Fair Basis.

1T seems to rs that 1t Is possible
to work out certain common princi-
pies which should obtain in all gov
arnment departments in affecting set
Elements on contracts now to be stop
ped and adjusted on q fair basis. II
one bureau, or department, follows
ferent course, 1t seems that it will
lead to endless controversy and con-
fusion. For this reason we believe
the agencies set up in the various
bureaus and departments to deal with
the question should be controlled by
some common authority in order to
prevent great difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Don't Forget So Quickly!
Are you doing
your duty?

Probably the business Of fighting is the flower
the Young manhood Of America has its share nOblype
serving the traditions Of this country.
You have rejoced at that.
Now the long and tedious times awaiting the ADJUST
n,et of details Of peace time that will test the merits Of
our boys far than the flash the burst of shells
the nerverackng morale breaking quiet Of inactivity
Are you going leave him unprotected? Are you going to
say yourself the war overland shut your pockebook
Leaving him the conscouslessness Of morbid dleness?
Or you going remember what he risted for youte
chances he took for YOUthe ardsfps he bore for YOUand
DIG DOWN DEEP INTO YOUR POCKETS and EMPTY THEM
into the mnisterg hands Of great Welfare Organza
tons who stand between him and temptation
You promised back him upand he needs your help now
more Don't wait to headquarters and
subscribe voluntarily and do it at once.
Anappe lnt fofd
r District National Bank
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= 1S-in. Silk Shade, for table lamp,
rose top, gallery of notified silk in
colors to harmonic, finished with
silk fringe, $3.50.
24-in. Silk Shade, plain colors,
rose, gold, and blue, finished with
silk fringe, $3.50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Drapery Department

Special Cretonne
36-in.. Cretonne from our own
stock, many eolors and patterns,
regularly 75c to $500 yd. Spe-
cial, 45c I'D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
Carpet and Rug Department

Seamless Carpets
In A feet
wide Through the medium of these excellent carpets obtain
ly practically any width and length with delay
Moderate prices throughout. !
Wool Wilton Rugs
attractive feature Of line Of Wool W1bns Che similarity
IN design cooing to the higher grade rugs
The range from 22Hx36 inches to 47x15 feet.
Prices from $3.50 D $165OO
Braided Rag Rugs
-----~--~ In the Round andO vlS SHAPES
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with these ofashned Vim
Z Of constant pleasure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14
P[ANSCOMM|SS|ON
.FORREADJUSTMENT:
President Thinks Experts
Can Effect the industrial
Commission Best.

Conversion Of the nations indus
tries from . war TO Q peace basis 10
regarded BY President Wilson ~ the
subject Of paramount domestic In
terest At this time Tho President 10
said to hold that the change can be
better effected through q commission
Of social and economic experts than
through q congressional committee.
The President has. in mind creation
Of commission representative Of
commercial. industrial, labor, agricul-
tural and social interests, which
would deal with the problem Of how
to shut or war production without
stopping the wheels Of industry and
throwing men out Of employment.
It was said today the SECRETARIES Of
War and Navy and the chatrmen Of the
two congressional appropriations com.
mittees probably win be members Of the
special commission. It may be that the
TONS program win be made known in
the Presidents annual message to Con-
gress in December.
The Chamber Of Commerce Of the
United States has made public q let
ter to President Wilson citing evil
over the governments future course,
suggesting a development of uniform
policies for all departments, and
some measures for preventing sudden
drop In prices OF raw materials.
Chamber Of Commerce Letter.
AS you are doubtless aware. the
letter SAID. .the cancellation Of con-
tracts by some government agencies
during the last ten days has caused
great deal Of apprehension and dis
turbance, the extent Of which. for
tunately. has not attracted public at
tention because the war news has 80
greatly overshadowed It
The developments incident to the
cancellations referred to indicate the
diflculties we will have to face un-
less the transition is gradual and the
vast labor and financial interests in
volved are most carefully safeguard
ed. The stoppage OF work in the
small number Of instances where
steps have already been taken is
causing uneasiness among the. banks
which, In almost every case, are ex-
tending credit to the contractors. and
is likewise affecting the credit Of
large numbers Of subcontractors who
are supplying materials to the prir
cipa1s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-11-14

gain. Silk Shade, plain colors,
gold, blue, and mulberry, finished
with gold galloon and lace and fin
ished with Silk fringe, $500 each.
Real Mahogany Candle Sticks
several designs to select from, finely
finished, $1.0O each.