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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-03-08
FARM PROFITS
WILL AID LOAN
Rural Business Men Are Well
Able to Take Up Their Share
II the "VictOrious Fifth"

More than ever before the Ameri-
can farmer finds himself in the posi-
ton of comfort and prosperity which
is lis just due. Sean years are TOR
him no longer.
Last year the average OF farm
earnings broke all records. Six mil
lion farms in 1918 produced crops
worth $12,2SO, 100000. This year it
is estimated that a greater wheat
acreage than ever will be shown.
Naturally, the farmer is making the
most of his opportunities and with
guaranteed wheat prices and higher
prices for everything he grows, the
outlook for him is most encouraging.
And Europe will furnish market
doubtless for all he can grow, in
Guiding his fat hogs at $50 and his
steers at $3.50 per.
It would be interesting, if possible,
to assemble comparative statements
of the farmers bank accounts now
and five years ago, and the LIST OF
mortgages that have been cane elled.
And it would be more interesting per-
hap3 to have a statement Of the Lib
erty Bonds now in the hands Of these
tillers of the soil.
And very soon the farmer will have
an opportunity to prove that he is
not without loyalty as we'll developed
as any mans. For another loan is
almost in sight, loan that will draw
upon us ALL
Because of his price guarantee of
1926 a bushel, Uncle Sam stands to
lose from so to Is cents upon every
bushel of wheat harvested next sea-
son. Having made this guarantee to
the farmer, he will make it good.
That is Uncle Sans way
But what is Mr.. Farmer going to
do for Uncle Sam in the next Liberty
Loan?
farmer. as class, has bought less
bonds than men in other prosperous
classes He has been able mean
/ time to get more sugar. and COAL. and
everything else upon which the gov
eminent put a restriction, than others
have.
The big question now. when he
stands to cash in at a % per cent
premium upon his wheat crop, is what
is he going to do next Liberty Loan
drive?
Some Liberty Loan officials are sug-
costing that the farmer should buy
a 500 bond for each 100 bushels of
wheat that he sells to the govern
ment He has made the profit and
should have no hesitancy in taking
a high grade security in payment for
the difference Between what the gov
ernmerlt gets and what he gets for. his
wheat
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-03-08
Evening Caledonian
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1919
Established 1887

Fred Bourdeau of Boston is here
visiting old friends.
Edward Fuller of Miles Pond was
here on business Thursday.
Robert Stenson is in Boston visit
ing his son, Harold Stenson.
Miss Gertrude Caldbeck is home
from week spent in Boston.
Mrs. Ira Hunter of Kirby was in
town Friday.
Mrs. Dudley Fitzgerald is home
from week spent in Boston.
Mrs. Charles 3. Bradshaw of Lyn-
donville visited town Friday.
Mrs. Warren Bailey of Newbury
was business visitor here Friday.
Mrs. A E. Corriveau from Lyndo~-
vile visited relatives in town Friday.
Mrs. Ida Roberts of Cente1val4 vi
tied Mrs. Dyer Gallop Friday.
Mrs. Carrie Blaisdell of vrdonville
was a business visitor here Friday.
L. F. Smith of Newport was in
the place Thursday.
Mrs. Jennie Hatch of Newbury was
a business visitor here Friday.
Rev. Edward C. Hayes of Green's
boro was in the place Friday.
Mrs. Thomas Wark, Mrs. D. r.
Brown of Lyndonville were business
visitors here Friday.
R.. e. French of the French and
Bean Co., left Thursday on bust
ness trip to Boston.
Mrs. Warren Emerson of Lyndon
vile visited Mrs. Harry Bartlett Fri
day.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-03-08

Mrs. George Guyer visited her faith
Ell, Alfred Millett at Lyndonville,
Friday.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-03-08
VICTORY LOAN
IS A PEACE LOAN
It's $4,000, 100000 Will Pay Our
War Debts And Will Care For
Sick and Wounded Men.

Once in while someone asks:
Whats the need of another Liberty
Loan now that the wars over?"
Officials of the War Loan organiza-
ton in this district have replied by
outlining some of the purposes for
which money will be needed by the
Government next spring.
The amount raised by the Fourth
Liberty Loan lasted only until De-
cember 1st. Expenditures are going on
now at the rate of nearly $4,000, 000, 900
a month. There will be a. gradual re-
duction of treasury disbursements as
the war debts are wiped out.
The revenue from taxes. will not be
sufficient to pay all the bills, so the
people will be called upon to provide
the money by subscribing to Govern
ment bonds The issue will be for
not more than $4,000, 000,0 900. n
This enormous outlay OF money is
gong to pay off the army of produc
ers at home-the farmers, merchants,
manufacturers and others.
America had just begun to fight
when the Hun decided it was time to
quit. Allied leaders expected the war
to last another year and the United
States Government was turning out
ships, arms, ammunition and food
with a view to Overwhelming Ger
many next fall.
Treasury officials have revealed tina
America would have had tank at the
front for every seventy-five feet of the
have had ten tons Of mustard gas
ready for shipment for every ton Ger
many could produce. Thousands of
batteries of guns would have been in
action for every one America had in
1918.
Everything else was being produced
In proportion.
This gigantic preparation brought
an early end to the war and saved
thousands of lives. Victory Bonds
will pay for this work which had been
contracted for and was being de1iy-
cred when the armistice was signed.
There are other purposes for which
money is needed.
Part of our army of 100000 men
must be kept in Europe until the
peace treaty is signed. These sold
iers must be fed, clothed and other
wise maintained. Then they must be
brought home.
The sick and wounded must be
cared for in hospitals. The army
must be demobilized There are
thousands of MANNED soldiers. he
roes of the great war, who must be
taught self-supportiag trades and Civ
en- an opportunity to earn their liv-
ing.
This reconstruction work at home
must be carried on. The job must be
finished.
The American people who furnished
the money to win the war must sup
ply it also 10 bring the nation back
TO peace basis.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-03-08
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. George Guyer visited her faith
er, Alfred Millett at Lyndonville,
Friday.
DR.. T. R.. Stiles returned home
Thursday night from business trip
to Rochester.
Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin of st. Joh,.s-
bury Centre visited MI. and Mrs. r..
C. Beck, Friday.
E. H. Hallett went to East Hard
wick Friday in the interest of tie
Farm Bureau.
Mrs. B. E. Wilson went to West
Burke to spend the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Woodward.
Mrs. Fred Chandler and daughter,
Miss Irene of Woodsville, was here
Friday on business.
B. E. Wilson left for Richmond
Friday morning in the interest of the
C. H. Davis Co.
C. A. Clipord has accepted posi-
ton in Richford and has commenced
his wsrk.
Mrs. Howard Blossom, who has
been here the past five weeks, car
ing for Mrs. Frank Blossom, return
ed to her home in Barre, Friday.
Mrs. Herbert Speare is recovering
from her recent illness and it is ex-
neeted she will be able to be out in
a few days.
Mrs. David Williams went to
Cookshire, P. O., today, where she
will spend a few days with her moth
er and sisters.
The Lotus Quartette of Boston with
a reader, have been secured for an
entertainment to be given by the Ma
sons, March 20.
Ernest Skinner of Passumpsic, Mrs.
Fred Lindsay, Mrs. Guy Lindsay and
son, Paul, of Barnet were. in town
Thursday.
Mrs. Leon Webster and Mrs. Ben
Hampson of Woodsville, Miss Minnie
Jewell of Rumney, N. H., were mere
on business Friday.
Mrs. Connie Hazelton Stearns has
been in Newport a few days visiting
in the family of Mr.. Burns, proprle-
tor of the Newport House.
Don Judkins of Barnet was in town
Thursday with team. His frlends
COW # was an unusual thing as ne
al1uavs drives car all kinds OF tray
cling.
Mrs. E. E. Sargent is assisting IN
the oLugee and Smythe store during
the absence of Miss Florence Bou-
tain, Mrs. Clarence Bennett and MISS
Farilla Bilodeau.
Mrs. Marjorie V. Chamberlain has
returned to her home in Nashua, y
H., after spending a few days WIN
her parents, MI. and Mrs. b. U. ar
nun ON the Danville road.
Miss Madlyn Dudley of Lyndonyllie
was here Friday to visit her mother
Mrs. M. E. Dudley at Mrs. Harvey
sanitorium. Saturday morning she
went to Rutland where she has a Pc,
sition as reporter on the Rutiano
Herald.
At the Grace Methodist church
Sunday morning at 1890 morning
service the subject will be And ieao
MS not into temptation" Sunday
school at II. Young Peoples Union
at South church at Glib. Seven
o'clock evening service. Subject
"The Challenge" Singing by FRANK
Brooks.
Mrs. A. C. Underwood and her
mother, Mrs. A. A. Coe, of Barton
arc spending a few days IN town
Mrs. Coe, who is 80 years OF age, mas
done a remarkable amount OF Rec
Cross work, having knit 800 pairs OF
socks, and a number of helmets
scarfs and sweaters. She Is a sister
to Mrs. Sarah Johnson OF Central
street.
Children Cry
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

How the Inside Story of the Kaisers and Kaserns Life
Was Written The Chance Meeting at Moscow Be-
tween the Baroness Won Larisch and the American
Newspaper Man. Some Interesting Side Lights on
-biographers. The Story UP to December,
1913. The Kaiser's Birth and What Happened on
That Occasion. Kaiser Was Beaten Into Lite
With Wet Towel. His Rage When Alter HIS
Fathers Death He Found Queen Victorlas
Telegram Asking Whether He Was Fine
Bow The Doctors Were Late in Discover
ing the Royal Babys Deformed Arm and
Hand Nature of the Deforn1ity Which
Kaiser Tries to Hide. All Sorts OF Man
euvres Kasers Morbid Fear OF Illness
Has Always Been Ailng More or Less.
Grave Trial to His Wallets. Hear
ing of Death in Neighbor's House
He Ran Away From Home and Hid
in the Apartments. Haunted by
the White Lady. Fear of Illness
Causes Him to Maltreat Ser
wants Even His Lady Loves
Suffer When Someone Has
Cold in the Family
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

Court Marshall would have known,
and the Court Marshall does not
know.
But in later years the girl had
the, effrontery to use this more than
doubtful episode in her and Will
liams young life as a club. The
club was suspended, but not entire
~ turned away, when the young
woman married an impecunious
Army Officer, named Count Wedell.
Of course, she did not marry him
because he was practically without
FUNDS. She married him for the
title, and once in possession of that
title she used it freely to give more
momentum to the club she was
welding in the direction of the
Kaiser's treasury.
Time and again, it seems, she
succeeded in squeezing a thousand
marks. or thereabout, out of her ex-
lover. but as the income thus gained
was lnsufiicient to support her, she
became housekeeper fer the Persian
Ambassador in Berlin.
AT that juncture the President
of the Berlin Police took a hand in
the game, her husband divorced her,
and she entered more and more on
life of adventure.
"As to her claims regarding her
financial successes with the Kaiser,
know nothing. That she ever had
the entree at court or was recog-
nized as lady of station by society,
or even by the Police, she herself
does not claim.
"As a matter of 1act, aho Court
never. heard of this woman, even
by name. Her very existence would
still be a mystery 10 me and other
members of the Berlin Court if
some penny dreadful had nor
printed extracts from book of hers
published by small firm in Switz-
GRAND"
On another occasion tho Baron
css Larisch spoke 60 me about some
accounts in French pamphlets, deal
ing with the secret loves of the
Kaiser. These stories of French
gi!ls visiting the Kaiser at Cour- or
/ az his hunting boxes are as absurd
as can be-" she said. 81 have pnen-
toned by name every woman in
whom the Kaiser was ever inter-
csted-therc were TO interlopers of
any kinl. Nor was William in the
habit of assdultins those, that dis
agreed with him, with fisc cuffs.
The only bodily assault in which
he was ever concerned happened
to be forced upon him by a Naval
Lieutenant on the man-of-war Iltis,
and in that case the Kaiser did not
even defend himself.
What about the affair with
painter Pape, whom the Kaiser is
said to have kicked in the stom-
ach'?"
"Penny-a-liner nonsense" the in
vention of some French Pamphle-
teer," said her Ladyship. William
was vulgar enough, God knows, but
his vulgarity did not go such lengths
Pape is still our Court painter and
has a studio, by the Kaiser's grace.
in the German Reichstag building"
Henry William Fisher.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04
Mr.. Fishers Statement:

Information
Private
III
briefly possible
of
tbeI
bidden L. me
yiceroy called the arck OF @
asked of distinguished looking
noa of Lord LII said
father wanted know pussa. fhart.alair was
volunteering
of
the
Wilhelm the
children all
one knowing
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

the Lady Of the Berlin Court VINO gave gave
tnfom in
a URSULA
informant killed
liberty
BARONESS LARISCH-REDDERN, and her gen.
flee at Chief of the Imperial Household
personality how and where Mr.
written orought up
191S appended in the statement below
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

book in embryo. AS T was due to
| return to New York within three
months, she promised to begin writ
ing at once and by the time l ar
rived in the States, she would have
sent fifty or sixty thousand words
| to my New York address. That
promise her Ladyship faithfully
wards 1 received further packets of
her Ms. until 1 had about 100000
words or more.
1 have given you a page of the
Baroness, Ms. AS you perceive,
there is not a break or paragraph
in it. Neither was there a break or
paragraph in the entire 100000
words. That was my greatest
trouble:-study out and disentangle
sentences and chapters and sections
in "the awful German tongue" as
Mark Twain put it.
For the rest, 1 was able to verify
nearly every one of the statements
made by the chief of the imperial
and royal household. Where I
failed. the failure was due to the
fact that her Laayship had been the
sole eyewitness. 1 made two differ
ent trips to Germany to clear UP sew
eral mysteries in the copy and on
these trips gathered much additional
evidence as to the Kaiser's private
life and life at the German Court.
Within a week or ten days after
the signing of the armistice cour-
ier or Kings Messenger attached to
one of the minor legations at the
Court of st. James, came to see me
at my lodgings in London. bringing
the first news of the Baroness since
July and August 1914.
Her Ladyship wants you to knox
that, While not officially connected
with the Court, she is a constant Wis
itor at the Schloss and Palace and
| is keeping a close watch on her old
Master and Mistress. and everything
and everybody connected with the
Court. AS soon as it will be per-
mlssaole 10 send uncensored mail
matter from Germany, you will re-
ceive a budget of news from her
dealing with the Kaiser during the
war.
| Immediately went to the War
Office and inquired when the CEN
sorship was likely to be raised.
1T has been decided to raise it
on January 6. 1919" 1 was told.
And the Steamship Lapland, on
which I had engaged passage after
much trouble, was due to sail a day
later, January eth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

Major Chief Royal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
FAILURE OF ARMY BILL CREATES A SERIOUS SITUATION
Means Many Men Must Re Main In Army For Present Who Could Have Been
 Discharged
LoCAI-BY WIRE
By Associated Press

Washington, March 4.-Failure of the army appropriation bill and other military measures to pass before Con- gress adjourned, leaves the war depart ment in "a difficult but not serious situation" Secretary Baker said today No immediate shortage of funds to care for the troops is in prospect.
 MT. Baker said his great regret was that failure of the army reorganization bill meant a number of men of the war time army must remain in the service for a longer time than would have been necessary otherwise.
 Pointing out that the reorganiZat ton bill proposed the formation of a resu- lar army of 300, 900 men, Secretary Ba- ker said that "by enlisting these 50e,- 900 and getting going we would have had troops to replace those whom we will otherwise have to keep"
 If the bill had passed he continued i've could have started at once to or ganize this body of men and to with draw the temporary members of the army who are of course anxious to get away"
 The strength of the old regular army enlisted personnel. subject 10 continued service after the war by the terms of enlistment, is only about 40 - 900 men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Courtesy On Street Cars

To the Editor of The Age Herald.
 I do not want to trespass on the col umns of your paper, but if you will kind ly grant me the space I would like to say few words in passing that I hope may prove good food for thought.
 It has been my observation that even suggestion oftentimes bring results that are beneficial. Now that we have won the world for democracy and many nations have been bound together in friendship as in hoops of steel' it seems to me that our boasted southern chivalry is in dying condition. Re- gently I was on the East Lake car. crowded car of course. and I noticed IS or 20 boys occupying seats. and some smoking cigarettes. while the aisle was crowded with ladies and old men who were referred to as strap holders"
 Now there are no better boys in the world than fight here in Birmingham. but if the south is to retain it's reputa- ton for gallantry. and politeness to ladies and old men the parents and teachers of this dear old southland must awake to their duty and teach the boys along this line to emulate the example set by their fathers and ever keep alive the manners that originated under southern sky. H. A. STEWART.
 ss2l First avenue. Birmingham. Ala March 2 1919.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
SPORTS BY BOB McDAvID
ALABAMA HAS HIGH
 HOPES FOR SEASON
Crimson Baseball Team For 1919 Promises To Be a
 "Humdinger"

University, March 4-(Special)-Ala- bama's hope for a championship baseball team for 1919 sprouted Monday, when a large number of aspirants in answer to Coach Noojin's call came out for practice. Surshiny weather and clear sky started , tic work with a sprint. B. l.. Noojin, who is also faculty director of athletics in general, will coach the team, as he has done for several seasons. Felix Tankers- ley of Hope Hull is manager, and Lena Styles of Gurley is captain of the Crim- son nine.
 Chief among Alabamas Varsity men is Daniel Boone, who is a veteran of many hard-fought battles, both in football and baseball. A heavy course in law has been Daniels reason for not playing this gear, but the sap has risen in his blood and he will again be at his old outfield position with the same old batting eye. Lena Styles, varsity catcher, is, out again for the same position. and will have a rival in Cats Nathan. Big Boone is the only one of Alabamas former line of pitchers that is back this year. The names of "Turky' Bowman, Merritt Wykle, Plant Tompkins and Carl Ross are
 
 is concerned.
 Coach Noojin finds that he must de- velop some man for the initial sack. It is expected that later in the season some good man for this position will develop from the large number of contestants now out. Other old men who were in uniform Monday are Joe Sewell, second base; , Harper Willis, third base, and Gaston Brown, outfield. Charlie Cargile, Null lie Lenoir and J. c. Bickley, of last year s squad, will be contenders for outpost po- sitions.
 It is not known just what material Coach Noojin has in the many freshmen who are out for practice. but it is fact eo be admitted that good players will show up who will give some of the old rlen a hot contest for their jobs
 J Coach Noojin expects to be able to an- nounce the schedule of games in few tdays only one or two dates not being definitely settled. Among the strong .southern teams that Alabama will con- tend with are Georgia Tech and Georgia, fwhose schedules have already been an- lncunced. Tech will come to Tuscaloosa May for a two days stay. in which time two games will be played. Alabama plays Sthe University of Georgia at Athens on Npri1 1T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-03-05
PERSHING'S MESSAGE

General Pershing's message follows:
 Reference P-2155 Ca cabled>inquiry from the department reference criticisms against port of Brest, following informa- ton received from intelligence officer at port:
 "(A) September, 1918. Maj Alfred w. Birdsall, formely of the New York Even- ing Telegram and former provost mar shal of Brest convicted by general court. martial of various offenses.
 "'(B) December, 1918, Major Birdsall ordered to Brest in connection with in vestgation of certain supposed irregu- larities.
 "'(C) January 4. 1919, Major Birdsall sails United States after having made threats that he would get someone in Brest."
 "'D) February l. 1919, (abouD vio- lent newspaper attacks begin.'
 The war department made public at the same time the court-martial record in Major Brdsall's case. He was charged with violation of the 96th article of war, the general article coverng conduct un- becoming an officer There were three specifications charging that in June, 1918, Major Birdsall struck Corporal Harry w. Clarens, of an infantry headquarters company, in the face with his hand; cursed Clarens, who was then pris- oner in irons, in violation Of army reg ulatiuns.
 Major Birdsall was found guilty on all specifications and sentenced to be reprimanded. reduced to the foot of the list of majors of the quartermaster corps for the period of one year and fined SG00
 In reviewing the case, the reviewing officer reported the sentence totally disproportionate to the gravity of the offense committed by this officer" but added that in order that the officer should not escape punishment however inadequate' the sentence was approved