Montpelier Evening Argus from Montpelier, Vermont • 4

KTKNrNaAnnnRJDKCRmER 15 1917 THE EVENING ARGUS RUSSO-GERMAN wT t-V-'." I CiraariaOoa aam lnl tilt Awacutloa foWVi si) IF TREATY HAS BEEN FORMULATED i Pahllahad (wring xrrpl Sunday, at th tltlica of tha Ariun ana1 Patriot Na. Ill Main gtraat, Munipaliaf. VarMonl. MFMBKR OP TUB ASSOCIATED PRESS. '1 he Aaaoeiated Praaa aicluaive ly -titlrd to tlia (or republication of all nawa dputthm credited to it or not otherwiaa crrdiirH in thia papal and also th local nawa pubiuhed herein.

J. L. BOWMAN CO. 2Q-22 STATE STREET Suitable gifts that will be appreciated are on display in every department. Women's gifts to the whole family.

Men's gifts for the wife, daughter or sweetheart BUY NOW, -py MORRIS FLETCHER. ATKINS Editor, ri ft. tt canta Om Month Daiiwed On Year Dchvared -1 1 Enter) at the paatoffiea In Uontpallar, Var-anant aa aacand claaa matter. ai.ti Amsterdam, 15 A treaty between Russia and.erniany, has, bijon formulated according to an official erman statement received herq "today. At yesterday's session of Russian and erman representatives discujjs ion of the proposed treaty wa Jjost poned until today.

The German announcement "On the part of both sides the. con-: ditions and draft of a treaty were vnally formulated in the plenary sitting Friday. As, however, the Russian delegates desired to obtain supplementary instructions on some points from their government the general discussion was postponed until ANTI U-BOAT -CAMPAIGN MAKES GOOD PROGRESS Paris, Dec. 14 Real p-ogress is being made against the German submarine campaign, minister of the marine, declared in an interview in the Petit Parisien today. He warned, against, toq optimistic conclusion betweent drawn from the reassuring developments.

"We are ceaselessly striving to counter the effect of the submarine war and have made genuine progress sail the minister. i We have purchased a number of special high priced speed shallow draft vessels to hunt submarines and we are building a certain number ourselves. The German submarine campaign while continuing a grave danger is partially meeting with success. Our last month's losses were the lowest on record. The German crews are less efficient and less enterprising than at the beginning of the war and their munitions are of inferior quality.

Still however, reassuring these observations may be, too optimistic sonclusion should not be drawn from them. 7:1 lift tti ta $6.75 5 Newest Creations Just Arrived Waists, Petticoats, all colors $1.00 to $6.50 Come in before the holiday rush. It wilt be to your.oivn advantage. Here are a few special things for Christmas. Women's overnight suit cases 0 Robes, floral or Indian deskn $3.50 to 6.00 tear Hundreds That Are Beautiful Aprons, 25c to $1.50 ej $3,50 to $9.00 Heaviest Wools and Silks 0 Sweaters, Scotch Fluids and Plains Skating Sets, ljll.UU IU tea- a Angora Wool Child to $595 GlovesTkids and fabrics 50c to $2 50 a Hose, Blac)fedes 50c to $3.09 The successor of Prof.

Anton, Ap-pelmann as instri'ctor of German at the University of Vermont has a good American name, at any rate. London, Dec. 15 A Petrograd dis-' patch dated Friday announces the resumption of Russian German armistice negotiations which is said to now concern the transportation of troops from the front, the question of seas and fraternizing of soldiers. Russia maintains her attitude in respect to 'transportation of Gettnan troops to other fronts contending the Germans should not send men from the east to France and Belgium. The Petrograd newspapers announced that Germany had withdrawn her demands "for disarmament of the entire Russian ermy.

Bolsheviki units at Kiev have been disarmed by the Ukranians and sent to their homes. In one instance the Bolsheviki soldiers in Kiev resisted disarmament and numerous casualties resulted. Traveling Bags Fitted Dressing Cases Manicure Sets Muffler and Cap Sets Skating Toques Heavy Wool Sweaters Silk Umbrellas A. D. FARWELL CO.

All the Newest 50c to $3 95 Neckwear, CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECKS. Creations Ivory, an endless selection 25c to $5.00 Umbrellas, men sand women's $1 to $7.50 JJ INDIVIDUAL HOLIDAY BOXES FOR EVERY GIFT. BUY NOW. The following statement is authorized by the adjutant general; Packages containing Christmas presents, addressed to soldiers In the foreign service continue to be delivered at the rate of about 5,000 per day, although notice had been given to the public that the delivery of Christmas presents could not be undertaken after December 5. It i3 not practicable to attempt any further deliveries and the friends of soldiers are therefore requested to discontinue mailing such packages.

Nearly $50,000 Paid Over by First National Bank Today. Christmas Club checks for an a-inount totaling nearly $42,000 were mailed this week by the First National Bank of Montpelier to more than a thousand persons. About 1500 were mailed by the bank but many persons had more than one account so that more checks were mail-sd than there were individual members. COAL SHORTAGE 1 TRAFFIC DUE TO According to Cashier Arthur Eaton DEATH OF PLAINFIELD MAN. Lester Dow of Tlainneld died this morning at Heaton hospital, where he was taken Monday for treatment The body was removed to the Volholm undertaking rooms and funeral arrangements are pending until the arrival of a brother from Wil-liamstown, Mass.

The deceased was born in Duxbury "TTvears ago last Jurte and had resided in Plainfield for 38 years, being a painter by trade. He was a veteran of the Civil war, of the bank the amount was the largest the bank has ever sent out since the Christmas club plan was inaugurated although he did not know the exact increase. FACILITIES RECEPTION TO SEMINARY STU-' DENTS The Epworth League of Trinity Church gave a reception to the students of Montpelier Seminary last evening in the church vestry which was attended by about 130. The receiving line consisted of" the Pastor and his wife. Dr.

and Mrs. Meade, and the officers of the Epworth League. The Literary program consisted of an address of welcomei to the students by the acting president of" the League Miss Warren, and the pastof, Dr. Meade to which Prof. Davis responded in the obsence of Dr.

Hatch, principal of the Seminary. Miss Efmma iiiii! Circulars were enclosed to each Washington, Dee. 15 After a con ference "with Fuel Administrator Gar- person notifying them that new clas "Tht State of Vermont has not furnished many men ior the regular army, but it has furnished many more than its quota to the whole service, developing a marked tendency to the navy not a strange thing for the native state of eight admirals" says the Boston Transcript. Of course the fact that the army has made no effort to secure recruits in this state, while naval recruiting offices, in charge of popular as well as corope-tcnt officers, have been located in the larger places of the state, have noth-to do with the rush of young Ver-inontcrs to join the navy. ses are to be started for the club year ri navinz iouiini uie uamc vi uci inn nt the oneratins? of 1918.

Eastern Railroad declared the coal llhluri- Letters were also enclosed urging the members to use some of their famine was due more to the shortage eurvived by a brother, wor- of transportation facilities than to umer Christmas club savings to purchase he shortage of coal. The 3 wra. BJ ommlttee he said is trying to over- ome this' by rerouting coal shipments thrift tlanips and war savings certificates, one letter being issued by the bank and the other by Fred A. How-land, state director of the war savings campaign. and by eliminating long hauls where shorter ones will reach the territory of Williami tovvn, surviving relatives are four'1 iiieces, Mrs.

F. E. 'Johnson', 'Mrs. C. '12.

Atkins and Mrs. Philo Talbeit of Moretown and Mrs. Luther Fairbanks of Ware, Mas: and two nepbews, Fred and William Turner of Williamstown and Barre, respectively. The department of labor today it was declared that the labor situation FOR THE RED CROSS. now is particularly favorable and can nomas sang a solo which was encored as was a recitation by Miss Cudeworth, Elocution instructor in Montpelier High school.

Mrs. F. J. Tabor and Mrs. W.

E. Sunderland sang a duet which drew forth long applause. During the evening various games were enjoyed, among them being several grand marches. The vestry was decorated in a very tasteful Mrs. Henry Holt furnished music during the evening.

The Seminary students gave their school yells and also cheers for the church and the pastor Dr. Meade under the direction of 'Kid' Granai. Light refreshments were served by the league. no way be charged with responsibil-ty for the coal famine. Invitations have been received in the city from Salisbury Brothers Furniture of Randolph to attend Christmas Suggestions! If you are looking for practical gifts, visit our storeA i a 'i i A RUG.

largrt or will brighten any room and add to Christmas cheer. New Lace, Scium on Marquisette Curtains will' 'make. a room 'eeem newly furnished. A Carpet Sweeper or Electric Cleaner saves hours of hard work, and your capets and rugs wear longer. Clothes Hampers Sewing" Stands Scrap Baskets Leather Sofa Pillows Highest Grade Silk Floss Pillows square, Ion and round.

TAYLOR'S CARPET STORE TO OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Administrators Sale at AUGTiOE! Don't be foolishly economical and provident. There is such a 'thing as carrying a good thing too far. While extravagance at this time is to be avoided, the -business of the city should go on a3 usual, as business stagnation, throughout the country would be fatal to the nation. Buy Christina's presents, but buy wisely. Enjoy the holiday season as much as possible.

A gloomy aspect and. disposition to look only on the dark side of thiug3 will not win the war. Neither will 1 a cessation of business. Keep things moving. Make the most of the Christmas season.

Mammoth Red Cross Cull, to be riven Thursday evening, Dec. 27, at Mr. and Mrs. George A. Teck of Randolph.

The Montpelier Military Elm street will oteerve the 50th an-nivrrsnrv of their wedding on Mon- Band orchestra of 15 pieces will lav. December 17. Thev were married settlement oi tne estate oi me music and the admission will a. A il 1tl 1" i- A. 1 be $1, all of the money derived to go bv Rev-D.

C. Roberts, rector of Ble rinur v. wens oi r.asc 4uonipei-rhrist church, in the house where the undersigned will sell at public to the Red Cross. Salisbury arc thev now reside, which was for manv i auct.on to the highest bidder, on the BANKS HELP HALIFAX premises known as the Wei's farm, to pay all the expenses' incurred so every bit of money taken in will turned over to the Red Cross. Gov.

year the home of Mrs. Pet-cnts, Mrs. Thomas located on the road leading from the Badger or Sibley neighborhood to rows. H. F.

Graham has accepted an invita Ncrth Montpleier, on Mr. aiid Mrs. Teck were both born tion to attend. Halifax, N. Dec.

15 The directors of the banks of Nova Scotia announced hut 100,000 had been voted toward the Halifax Relief fund. A toward the Halifax Relief fund. A committee has been formed to "aid in Montpelier and have always lived TUESDAY.DEC.ia, 1917 Under the caption "Mismanaged the Drive," the Rutland Herald, tright on the ground, says: "The old theatrical boast, We turned 'em away was literally and lamentably true on the last day on which at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, the fol lney have three children, George B. Peck of Anaheim, lowing described personal property: NEWS OF THE CI1Y, Tamees H. Peck of Midtllebury the 120 persons bunded by the 44 Head of Stock Mrs.

Willard C. Colton of this city, and four grandchildren. Ruby Marie Osborne Comique today Hockey Sticks at Capital Hardware GOES TO SANATORIUM. Company. on 23 Extra Nice Grade Jerseys Mrs.

John Thomas of Wells River Washington, Dec. 13. Senator is vititing her sister, Mrs. Mary Cut mostly fresh, some to freshen very Gore of Oklahoma went to a sanator ler. ium here today for treatmentpfor nervous trouble and insomnia.

x- Thermometers, 15c to $2 at Capital Hardware Company. CHICAGO MARKET Open 2.00 P. i Corn 118 118 Dec 124 124 3- Oats An eight pound daughter was born enlistments for the First Vermont could be received in Rutland. The whole business of the Vermont drive was very poorly managed though no one seems to know just; whose fault it was. In the first place, the whole time given in which to make the recruiting campaign was too short, less than a week being given to the Vermont volunteer officers.

Then, after the final date of enlistment had been announced, and advertising for December 15th, the recruiting officers were instructed not to send any recruits, expecting them to be sworn in in time to receive their state pay, after the 11 o'clock a. m. train December 12th. The result was that of the S00 recruits who presented them STOLE A TELEPHONE, soon, 10 good calves, 10 extra nice yearlings, 1 bull eligiblejo registry, 5 horses, 3 good work h-es, weight from 1,150 to 1,250 1 2-year-old colt, weight about 1200 1 yearling colt, 7 shoats, weight about 150 lbs. each, 35 nice hens, laying, 55 nice pullets, about 75 bushels potatoes, 20 Thursday night at Heaton hospital to One of the automatic desk telephones located in a booth in the office Mr.

and Mrs. William DeWitt Perry. Pocket Flash Lights for everyone Of the telephone company was discon 71 at Capital Hardware Company. nected and stolen during the night Adj. H.

T. Johnson today mail Dec 74 Gifts 74 3o 'bushels yellow eye beans, 125 bushels Ch the thief cutting the cord so that the ristmas ed from his office a circular of in ioats, abput' 40 tons good hay, 25 to YORK RCCKS operator could not know when the tel structions to members of the local ad ephone was unscrewed and stolen. A visory boards. receiver for coins in payment for calls hile Cello Indestructible hot water bot 2 00 P-M lons ensllae- MACHINERY Traverse sled, pun 4 7's s'e'gh, 2 single sleighs, horse rake, 78 na tedder, mowing machine, corn pftj harvester, corn planter, weeder, 2 cul- 1 Onen 81 Vnaonda So. 79 Union Pacific 108 Select your Christmas Gifts or line is complete selves at the local office on Wednesday, more than two-thirds had to be is auacneu to tne phones located the public booths and furnished the incentive for the theft.

The phone was turned away through their inability to taken sometime after seven o'clock 0 tivators, set platform scales. No. 17 examine them and make out their pa the evening. There was several dol 1 DcLaval cream separatur, nearly new; ho-se hoe, 3 cross-cut sawa, potato pers. This is -the of thing the lars in the coin box.

It will be recalled war department" Has been doing to that a similar incident occurred at the sprayer, 2 good fur robes, lumber wa Vermont ever since war was de Cigars Candy Razors gon, 2 plain wagons, pr. work har c'ared. It ishe' sorftf thing that -enirai Vermont station about ityfp years ago. Toilet Sets Manicure Sets Thermos Bottles Perfumes caused a stata pEcial to sfy to a desk general in Washington that appar nesses, nearly 2 driving harnesses, 3 blankets, quite a quantity of lumber, quantity of stove wood, a lot Annuity Buying is Increasing People with dependents and with limited principal can I purchasing ah Annuity larpity increase their income and have it alwolutely guaranteed af jorig as thfy live. Consult us.

ently the war-, department didn't of small tools, of every kind and de scription. Ford car, nearly new. ties at Capital Hardware Company. James A. Gilbert of Claremont, X.

has returned home after spending two weeks in the city as the guestof his sister-in-law, Mrj. Julia Adify "of Cliff street. For a list of articles for Christmas look at Capital Hardware Company's ad. "Tc Rose Girl," a pretentious musical in two acts and three scenes, and with a big cast and chorus of local talent, will be presented by the Rebekahs at City Hall on Janudry 17 and 13. The production will be under the direction of Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Philbrook, who staged "The Runaways- in this city for the Odd Fellows. Mrs. H. R.

Hewitt is chairman of the committee in charge. Almost everyone enjovs sfcatin-nd you can find skater's supplies for large and small at Capital Hardward Company. REAL ESTATE consisting of about 200 acres, exceptionally fertile soil; MATHESON L. J. i- The nine-month-old son of Mrs.

Catherine Noonan died of asphyxia at the home of Mrs. Joseph King of Burlington. The child was left tharge of Mrs. King Sunday, because the mother is obliged to earn alivingwith her own hands, the hu-banil. having enlisted in the army and departed for other parts.

The child was apparently as well as ever at an early hour, because it took its bottle of milk at 6 o'clock. Sometime later, the woman discovered the child in bed. The belief all buildings in good repair; extra large wood lot, estimated to cut 5,000 cords of wood, besides the softwood lumber; mile from, school. A good know its own If the whole affair had been arranged with the general average of intelligence expected of a fairly well informed Si-wash squaw, Vermont would undoubtedly have enlisted thousands of men where only hundreds could be worked through the triple-ringed and red-tape-entangled process of getting into the American army. Understand: No blame attaches to Vermont officers or to the army officials at recruiting stations.

The thickwitted ineptnes belongs higher up." Pharmacist 9 State Street The Prescription Store 68th Year National Life Ins. Co. 01 Vermont (Mutual) S. S. BALLARD, General Ageni Kiatto Block, Montpelier farm on which anyone can make mon ey, and a "pleasant home.

Terms at time of sale. Lunch at noon. R. C. COLLINS, Administrator.

I). A. Perry, Auctioneer, Barre, Vt. is prevalent that the child wes smothered by bed clothe..