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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
WORLDS BIGGEST NAVY
FOR UNITED STATES
House Naval Committee Unani-
nous for Program Favored
by President Wilson.

Washington naval program look
ing toward the creation of the most
powerful navy in the world was unani-
mously approved by the House Com
mittee on Naval Affairs.
Secretary Daniels "big navy poll
cy, the new three year building pro
gram. was finally adopted. The lo2o
appropriation bill, carrying S'oo'oV'-
600, now is complete.
Ten battleships and ten scout cruis'
ers are provided for In the new con-
struction authorizations Inc recon-
mendation Of the secretary for SIX Dat
lie cruisers was not acted upon, 1t was
learned, because 1t was considered au-
yisable TO afford more time Tor the
study of new types suggested by recent
war experience.
Objections of the opponents of the
proposed building plan that no denhite
policy should be embarked upon uhtii
il was seen what the peace conference
should do with regard to limiting arlna-
ments was met BY incorporating In the
bin a provision requiring that no con
tracts for new ships be entered into
prior to February ], 1920
A further safeguard written into the
bin permits the President to order
suspension of all construction whici
sball be deemed inconsistent with IN
,ar,otional agreements this govern
mont may enter into as result OF the
peace conference. 1t was reported
| about the capitol that these two pro
visions were incorporated In the Dill a.
the cabled suggestion OF Presideh'
| wilson This could not be confirmed
| however.
or the $3.50, 100000 carried In TN
bin. about $l70,0oo,OOO Is for construc
zion. The greater proportion OF UNI
amount Is for continuation of the wori
authorized in the 1916 three-year pro
gram.
An important amendment adopted 0!
the committee provides that the mel
who enlisted In the navy for term 0
four years after war was declared am
before the armistice was signed may
upon their application, have their en-
listment period changed to 1.-THE dura
ton of the war.
The enlisted strength OF the nav
for 1920 as provided in the bill. ]
o25 600. of which 1877 900 viii be In III
permapent establishment. The perina
nent enlisted strength Of the Marin
Corps is increased from 1860 TO 70
900.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

loNDoN.-Artillery fire upon pet
rogrnd from Kronsiadt with series loss
Of life IL reported ~ travellers
PARASITIC omsk minister Of com
municatons urges quick action on
large scale by the Interailed Railroad
Commission. headed by John y. Steyi
ems. 70 save the Trans-Slberian ran
way.
Observation-Disclosures D. Hines
director general 81 railroads, Issues
statement showing That United states
migration OF railroads for - months
has cost the government $435, i29'voS,
and TINT the sTOo,000.0o0 fund voted
by Congress dwindied 10 SCI t3z2.728.
NYsCK. NJ. Y.--As the result OF
fire and explosions the local plant OF
the American Aniiine Products conpa-
nv was wrecked. Three persons are
dead and a, least twenty injured. The
proner,y loss'is estimated at $i.000.O0o
NEW YORK. ~ Captain Edward
Rlck.nbaeier, Americas ace OF aces,
returns aboard the AdrAuc, acc0npa.
MED by MAJOR James heissner ana
lieutenant PAM r. Baer and Captain
Douglas Campbell, almost e3paiiy IN
NOUS fiiers
clAsCoW-Forsy psssons VEN ~
| ,ursd In strike riots here Street csrS
were xreeked and shops looted.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06

by the board Of health on account OF
illness in town.
Corporal Edward Conroy and fri-
Yates Vernon Field and Loren Nc
Dermott have been honorably DIS
charged from the service and have re-
turned to their respective homes IRON
Camp Devens.
Claude Lathrop visited his mother
Mrs. Harry Lathrop at the Troy CITY
Hospital on Saturday and spent sun
day with his uncle, Eli Lathrop' a
Schenectady. !,
1t is understood that George Whead
on and son-in-law, Lawrence oole
have purchased the farm OF Eieazcl
Baldwin south of the village and tina
Gilbert NJ. Vaughn has bought TN
wheaton house on Water street.
The Jerome Gault house on Schoo
street has been rented to Lieut. an
4 Mrs F. o. Estes. Mr.. and Mrs Este
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
ALLIES WILL DEMAND
ONLY PREPARATION
Report That Germany Will Not Be
Forced to Pay in Full
StirS Senators.

Puris.-1he demands for repafatioh
BY different countries have mounted 70
unimaglnable heights. They are 'as'
taking concrete form. II is understood
IN well informed quarters That treat
Britain is claiming ton for ton Tor her
mercantile marine losses. THIS was
foreshadowed in recent minlsteria'
declarations
1t had been the impression that the
peace conference would settle reparn'
ton claims on pro rata basis. NOW
rumor has ii TINT President Wilson
takes the position that France aud bei-
GUM are entitled TO prior considera-
ton on obvious grounds of justice, aud
that their demands should be satisfied
before taking up The claims of othef
nations.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
Mrs. Charles Watson Russell

Mrs. Charles Watson Russell OF
New York, formerly of this town.
passed away at her home Sunday, Jan
uary 26. 1919, following an attack OF
influenza. Mabel, as everyone knew
her. was the daughter of Philip z. ana
Mary McFerren Rogers OF Fort
Harker, Kansas. She was born Aug
ust /, 1886. At the age of SIX weeks
her mother died and Mabel's aunt
Mrs. F. N. Garfield Of this town went
west and took care Of her until she
was nine months old, when Mrs. Can
field with her brother and child came
TO Arlington where she lived with her
Uncle and Aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. +. NJ
Garfield. She knew Of no other home
and they were father and mother 70
her. About ten years ago, Miss Rog-
ers went to Troy where she had accept
/ ed q position as mothers helper She
also held the same kind of a position
in Yonkers and New York City. WINE
she lived here she sang in the choii
Of st. James Church. At the age O
ten weeks DR.. Garfield baptized hei
into the Episcopal Church and late'
she became a member Of that demon
\ nation. On February 2, 1917, sh'
married Charles Watson Russell o.
4 New York and to them was bofi
i Charles Watson Russell, Jr. MaDe
was always bright, ambitious glrl
naturally inclined to music, Away
looking on the joyous side Of thing
and keeping things usually on tn
move. Last summer she, with ne
husband and son, spent vacation d
! her home here. She seemed deiignVe
TO be back and see her old friends al
ter the number Of years she had pee
away. Her death comes as a grea
shock to her many friends who expires
sympathy TO the relatives Mrs. Rus
sell Is survived by her husband,
I months old son and the uncle an
aunt with whom she lived most OF ht
life. Mr.. and Mrs. r. N. Garfield
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
ARLINGTON

w. |. Jones went to New YORK on
Wednesday.
Bernie Cullinan is able to be out
sfter his recent illness.
Mrs. May Lathrop was IN Troy on
"wednesday to see her sons wife at the
Troy Hospital.
Miss Irene keough has returned
from the Troy City Hospital where she
vent for treatment recently
DIR. Scott X. Gray has returned from
Camp Upton where he was called py
the critical illness of his brother.
Mrs. H. d. LaBatt burned her rlgh'
foot quite badly Monday by a teaket'
tic of water falling ever on it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Lathrop and soi
Of Bennington, spent Sunday witi
the formers mother on Water street
Schools, churches and all puoli'
gatherings have been ordered ciose'
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
Won't Ask Germany to Pay Cost OF
War, London Hears.

London. The peace conference mas
settled one important point with re-
gard to the indemnity question: the
Paris correspondent of the Evening
Standard says he has reasons FOR re.
porting. He declares il has eliminated
any intention of calling on Germany
and her associates to pay the aiiieu
countries the cost of the war, or TO
impose heavy indemnlties on the en-
envy nations.
But the minds of the conference, the
correspondent adds, are fixed thal
There shall be full and ample repara'
ton for unjustifable damage done
The idea that Germany should re-
turn the indemnity she TOOK rom
France in 1871 has been abandoned,
the correspondent continues. British
claims, he adds, are for damages zone
| In air raids and through the sinking oi
merchant ships. In the case OF SHIPS
he SAYS. PREPARATION to Great Br'tain
| will be in kind
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06

this place. also three cousins, MISS
Ellen Garfield. physical instructor NJ
Cornell University, Mrs. John Curtis
Of Plcasantville, N. y, and Edward
Garfield Of Schenectady, N. !. The
funeral was held at St. Luke's Church,
corner OF Convent Avenue and lAisi
Street. New York, on Tuesday after
noon. nj 2 o'clock. Mrs, Russell was
also a member Of the choir OF 81
Luke's Church.
death is just the passing
ITO Gods sweet world above,
Death is just the entering
Into Gods eternal love-
CARD OF THANKS
We. the bercaved parents of little
Helen, wish to extend our heariei'
and sincere thanks to all our neigh
bors and friends for their kind assist
ance and words of comfort in our time
Of trouble. for the floral tributes, ant
especially to the employees OF Once
and factory of the Arlington Refrig
orator Co.. for their generous contri
| button.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Risdon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
Miss Helen Edith Risdon

Miss Helen Edith Risdon, oniy
Of John and Selma tGauii
Risdon, died Sunday, January 1o'h'
after a weeks illness Of pneumonia.
Helen was born in Arlington pa!
rs. 1906. On September !, 1906 she'
with her parents moved to Bennington
where they resided about two years
going then TO North Bennington 70
reside. On June II, 1911. the fanny
returned to Arlington where they nave
resided. Helen was child who seem
ed to be interested in all things. she
was very bright in her books and schooi
work and helped to obtain money ior
the Liberty Bond which the sehooi
purchased in this last loan. She mas
also the distinction of being the hrs'
one who raised money for the Neigh
borhood Club toward the fund Tor lhe
tablet for our honor roll, and the FRI
day night before she was taken Ill she
sold tickets on a cake which amounleo
to $1,000. She was a great favori.e
with her school mates and was OF sucn
loving and friendly disposition 'ha'
everyone with whom she came In con-
tac, learned to love her. She was also
member of the Red Cross sewing
class which met every week during the
summer Helen was baptized in 81
James Church by Rev. Alfred Taylor
Both of the sponsors, DR.. W. $. PM
Inns and Mrs. Fred Baldwin are de-
ceased. The funeral was held wed
nesdav forenoon at II o'clock at 81
James Episcopal Church in this val
Ilage. Rev. Sherwood Roosevelt, pas
tor of the church, ofiieiated. The pear
ers were two cousins, Jerome vault O
this town and Kenneth Vault oil Troy
also two school mates, Richard Gar
good and Claude Lathrop. The ser
vices were largely attended and thef'
were many floral tributes from reia
tives and friends, among them penn
a wreath with the words school mate
and a large bouquet also from IN
scholars in the village school OF whlcl
Helen was a faithful pupil. A larg
honoi,et of white narcissus from D
lanes Sunday school which she at
tended every Sunday until illness pre-
vented. The Neghborhood Club sen
large bououet. Interment was ]
the Scottsville Cemetery at Danny
Besides her parents she is survived 0
: two brothers. Walter and Georg'
| Among those from out OF town 70 a.
tend the funeral were George, DANE
: and William Risdon of Dandy, 1eofe
: w Morse and Miss Leona Vault
: Remington, Mr.. and Mrs. W. =. Viau
: of Troy, Kenneth and Clement Vlau
n and Mrs. SAME Vault of Troy, MI
H. G. Armstrong, Mrs. Earl Lew
+, and Frederick T. Huntington OF Mort
y Bennington. The sympathy OF u
+ many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Rlsd,
It is EXPRESSED on every side and u
news of Helen's death entered ever
+ home and cast gloom over ea'
e. member of the family
y "We softly say fond farewell i
II just little while,
re "For soon, we know, we'll meet
greet our loved one with a smile
OIL "Help us, Lord, to truly say, my W
I'd on earth be DONE
IS "Help us, like her, to keep the 1ai'
"Till the crown of life is won"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
paw for Full Cost, Senators Demand.

washington stAteIIIefI 'I'Ht
Germany is to be let off with the pay.
ment of full reparation for damage
leaving the allies to pay the cost or
,he war. has stirred the senate. II
there is anything on which this body
is agreed it is that Germany shaIl ne
fined heavily for her crime against
civilization and, If the London stand
ard correctly records the decision VI
the peace council, an explosion Is Ike
IL when the treaty is submitted here.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
PORTUGUESE RoYALIsTs WIN.
Monarchists Said to Be in Controi OF
the North.

London.-With nonarchlst victories
confirmed. "a national government mas
been constituted In Portugal, WIN
Senior Couceiro as premier ana MN
is,er Of war. according TO dispalch
received from 0porfo-
The message declares the monarch.
lists control large part OF Portusai
and are awaiting the arrival OF lnF'
mer King Manuel 10 fully effect lie
coup.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
Norways Long Day.

Summer time brings more than TWO
months Of continuous daylight al wafo'
burg. Norway, in the Land OF the MO
night sun That little village near
the North cape has the longest Gay Oh
,ny civilized community In the wor'd'
extending from May q to July ", our
Ing which period the sun II at all times
visible except when obscured By coudA
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
BATTLE WITH BREMEN REDS.
Machine Gun Nests Prepared in Sub
urbs BY Spartscides.

Berlin.--All reports from places
near Bremen agree that the Soldiers
and Workers Council there and vari-
Gus classes Of laborers are preparing
for a sanguinary encounter with Colo
mel Gersicnberg's troops
The rebels have requisitioned ali the
motor cars IN Bremen and have placed
machine guns at all advantageous
points In The suburbs. They have dis
trlbuted arms To workmen.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
Germans Warned Againet Enlistment

Berlin. soldiers councils ~ the
German army are warning against en-
llstment and refuse TO give up their
authority, while the Berlin government
insists that IT Will find means to en-
force obedience.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06

oocupicd Miss Rc,sa Marbles houss
one summer and the ,ownspeople VIII
be very glad 10 have them return
Iieu,enan, Estes II is understood es-
poets his discharge from the T. .
service soon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
HlNDENsURG SEES DANGER.
Has No Time for Honors, He Tells
Citizens.

London. In accepting the freedom
Of The town Of 'Cassel, Field Marshal
Won Hinaenburg said The time was not
for diplomas and honors, but for work,
and that The defense Of Germany was
threatened III the East. The Held
marshal. on leaving Cassel, went 70
Keisberg, which is the headquarters
of the German armies operating
there against the Poles and the Boil
sheyiki
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06

Paris.-M. Boret, minister OF provi-
sions. has decided 10 increase ihhi'
yidual sugar rations by go grams. be-
ginning today, Restrictions on inc
manufacture of confectionery also are
TO be repealed, and sugar VIII be al
lotted for such manufactures
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-02-06
cs,NA,s ENVOY FOUND SLAIN.
Chief of Educational Mission TO Amer
r.,n c4udente Killed

lea ard TWO Students Killed.
Washington Three members 81 'ne
Chinese Educational Mission 70 me
United Snlcs, hi charge 81 landing
the work 81 the education Of Chinese
students IN the United Suites, were
found murdered ia their home and
headquarters ii Columbia Heights, 10
he fashionable Northwest section OF
washington. They were I. Z. Wong.
chief and &. II. IIsie and Ben Sen Wa.
students
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
STORMY MEETING OVER
CALL FOR EXTRA SESSION
Governor Davis ind His Advisory hoard
on Hoad" Discuss Legislation FOR
Matching Federal Appropriations.

noon between Governor Westmoroiand
laws ana his advisory board on roads
Iesultea In stormy session was the
general belief among those who take
an interest In tho proposal to call an
extra session of the Legislature for
the purpose OF matching Federal APP
While the Governor himself could
not be reached by telephone. it being
said early in tho evening that he was
out and, later. that he was i'll and had
retired, and board members declined
TO DO interviewed, tho expressions OF
these men when they came down from
the conference indicated that ideas
the board is understood to have
passed resolutions. at the first meeting
after its appointment by the Governor,
putting. itself OF record as favoring
the calling OF an extra session of tho
General Assembly to make the neces-
sary appropriations to meet the Fed
eral demands.
Governor Davis has never stated
positively his position In the matter
opposed to the session rs against tho
best interests OF the State, especially
thosc OF It's public school system He
has said, repeatedly, however that he
would study the situation from all
angles and arrive at a conclusion after
mature judgment.
One member OF the advisory board is
reportcd to have remarked yesterday
that he could not get the Governors
point Of view. that the country and
the other States seem to find little
fault with extra legislative sessions
and that in his Judgment, Virgin. a
needed one at this time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
bonds Sale, Hcnch s125ooo

STzo,ONV.
AMHERST. VA, May l3-The total
amount raised by Amherst County dur
ing the victor Dan campaign. so far
as reports have been received. is about
Sl25.oeO. Some sections of the county
nave not been heard from.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
SAYS TREATY WOULD
BE RUIN OF GERMANY
Chancellor Scheidemann Declares in Speech to National
Which eooooooo People Would Be EN- Ensa we'd "

sixty million are behind the barbe ed
vi wire az and the the prison barsn6o, 600, ooo
makes their own land a prison camp.
should tho peace conditions be ac-
cepted. Germany no longer, could call
these narrow bounds. Germany has
ceased to exist abroad. but. il tina.
were not sufficient her cables have
less stations can send only CONNER
cial kilograms and then only under
eontroi OF tho allies. This would
separate us from the outer world, for
what business can be done under the
control of competitors need not be
described.
But this Is far from enough. The
council therefore determines treaties
between enemy countries TO he null
and void except such treaties whose
OF the allied powers.
What does President Wilsoa SO
aptiy say? That The hrst principle OF
ton in common benefits.
Because, perhaps, this humiliation
osdsr Is yx yet eyerH
possibility OF destruction. the yoke
must finally be placed on our neck
lished for our children and our chill
dren's children. Germany undertakes
to put into force and to publish all
ats OF all and
sary 10 insure the complete carrying
out of tho terms.
Enough! More than enough! These
are somo examples of the treaty stipu-
lattons in establishing which, as Herr
Clemenceau yesterday informed our
delegation. the entente will DO guided
completely by the principles accord :
ins TO which the nrmistico and peace
negotiations were proposed.
VIII Make Countcr-Proposnls.
We have made counter proposals.
and shall make still more. With your
consent we regard 1t as our sacred
task to come to negotiations.
Here and there insight and the
common obligations of humanity are
beginning 10 make themselves felt in
neutral countries; in Italy and In
Great Britain above all, too-this is
comfort for us in this last fearful
flaming UP OF policy of tho mailed fist
and in socialistic France voices are
being heard whereby historians one
day will measure the state of human
Herr Scheidemann thanked all those
In whom the indignant heart OF con-
added:
Il am especially thankful for and
re-echo the VOW OF imperishable de-
votion and faithfulness ringing across
to us from Vienna. Stand by us IN
passing the way to negotiations; leave
no one in the world in doubt regarding
the fact that you are one with us
we protest against hatred being
perpetuated forever. a curse being es-
tablished for all eternity. Members of
humanity is placed in your hands.
Preserve it."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
bration 10 ready for its part. Ono hum
sured women met at the Jefferson yes
Slerday morninE and completed plans.
SA Flowers Wanted law ror,,,l,t>~

GRAFTON 10 ready for i;s part One hun
dred women met at the Jefferson yes
SSerday morninE and completed plans.
Flowers Wanted by Committee.
Mrs; w "; Sale. Mrs. Ct. T. w. Kern
& entertainment committee. Trucks un-
DER the supervision OF Mrs. Archer
Richardson will gather cvcrSreens for
area. Mrs. Kern will list names OF
persons willing to lend or give flowers
Mrs. Norman v. Randolph reported
that her committee In charge OF hos
pitality had prepared u menu to serve
AT mo Fair Grounds. Eighteen organ
lzations VIII cooperate with her.
Mrs. j. Allison Hodges stated that
the reception committee was ready to
serve at The, depots,. and Mrs. Charles
y. Ice, in charge of information. said
that her stan was prepared.
guard OF honor made up of school
children and college students will form
through it, Or. !. a. c. Chandler is
cooperating with the committee.
Mayor Invites Cities to Join.
Mayor Ainslle yesterday sent letters
to the city authorities of Norfolk. New
port News and Portsmouth inviting the
officials and citizens generally of those
cities to come here and participate IN
the home coming exercises connected
with the arrival here Of tho One Hun
dred and SiXtcenth Infantry. The let
terS read as lOlioWS:
"The One Hundred and Sixteenth In
fantry in which are included men from
your city, together with our battalion
of Richmond Grays, will, by order of
the War Department. parade in the city
of Richmond while en- route from New
port News 20 Camp Lee. where they so
for rehabilitation.
I'VE are preparing to give tho boys
an appropriate welcome and. In the
name of the reception committee and
of the people of Richmond. take
pleasure in inviting the members of
your city government and such OF your
citizens as are able to come TO join
with us in the thanksgiving welcome
TO our returned soldiers.
."rho regiment is scheduled to reach
Newport News May 81. but I under.
stand that from two to four days at
port OF dcbarkation are required to get
the men in shape to proceed to their
rehabilitation camp, and so would
have TO notify you later Of the exact
date of their passage through Rich
mond
Hoping that it will he agreeable
for you TO join with us in this cele-
bration, I am,
Very truly yours.
GEORGE AINSLIE,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-14
FIFTH MARINES LEAD
Regiment of Sen Soldiers Lead All
Units In A. II. r.. in Lie
Mans Rlnc Match.
fBv Associated prcs..1

WASHINGTON, May 13.-The Sec
ond Division made the highest score
OF all divisions OF tho American e1-
peditionary forces In tho rifle matches
at LIE Mans, France, and the ritth
Regiment OF marinos, attached to the
division, led all regiments. marine
corps headquarters here was advised
today by General PershIng.
Mator-General Lcteune, commander
General Barnett. marine corps COM
mandant, that twenty officers and mon
OF t he Fifth and Sixth Marine Regi-
ments would he returned to the United
States to take part in tho rife mat CHI es
preliminary to the selection of the
marine corps teams to compete in tho
national rifle championship at Cald-
we'll, N. j.. in August.