Rutland Daily Herald from Rutland, Vermont • 1

VOL. 59. NO. 107. RUTLAND, VERMONT, MONDAY MORNING, MAY 5, 1919.

PRICE THREE I AH PLANES WILL BEGIN OVER-SEA TRIP URS.H.E. BROADWELL OF RARRE MURDERED, BODY FOUND IN LOT ITALY INVITED TO RESUME PLAC1 AT PEACE CONFERENCE; BELG1 URGE KING NOT TO SIGN TREA' LOST BATTALION SUBJECTED TO FIRE Of SUPPOSEDLY FRIENDLY ARTILLERY, SAYS OEN. ALEXANDER (Associated jprwt Dispatch.) York, May 4. Much of the withering Are to which the famous Lost -Battalion of the.TTth division was subjected during its gallant stand in the Argonne forest was from "supposedly friendly artillery, Maj. Gen.

Young Woman Had Been Strangled and Clothing Tom From Her Person. feather Permitting, Aviators to HoY Off From Rock-gwav Beacli for Halifax. START AT 7 OCLOCK So Ceremony Connected With Getaway on First Leg of Trahs-Atlantic Flight. Robert Alexander, commander of the 77th, declared in a statement tonight describing the work of Lieut. Col.

Charles Whittleseys men. The French," he said, iif spite of my determined protest, placed artillery fire on the ravine in which the men were stationed on October 7, being quite convinced that the command had surrendered. Oen. Alexander asserted that reference to Lieut.Col. Whittleseys men as to the Lost Battalion as well as references to their rescue were inaccurate.

Maj. Whittlesey, (later promoted to a lieutenant colonelcy) said the statement, his to the objective designated for him by the division commander and held that position until tne remainder the division, was able to move up to him. He held it with the indomitable couragi which has characterized the work of the American Boldier wherever he has been called upon to perform a task. This command was neither lost dor rescued. Nor was the only element of the division cut off temporarily from other portions of the line, h'e said, though to point of numbers involVWh-and length of time during which it was Isolated, it stands out above the others, he declared.

HANDS BOUND AT BACK Clothing, Watch jind Empty Pocketbook Found Nearby; No Arrests Made. Attempt is Made at Sofia to Overthrow Dynasty of Coburg (Associated Press Dispatch.) Berlin, May 4. A rebellion against the Coburg dynasty at Sofia is reported in a dispatch to the Acht Uhr Abendblatt. Sanguinary fighting has been going on between government troops and revolutionists who demaud a Soviet government. Ferdinand, the founer king of Bulgaria, is a member of the house of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

He was a son of Prince August of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Official notification of his abdication was published in November, 1918. Later he was reported to have arrived at Coburg and to have askod permission of the Swiss authorities to reside in Switzerland. PERSHING COMMENDS MANY RULINGS MADE DIVISION MEN RV REVENUE BUREAU Commander of A. E.

F. Sends a Letter Complimenting War Record of Troops. DECORATIONS FOR MANY DEFINITION OF JEWELRY THOUGH WAR IS ENDED EXPENSES INCREASING Demands on Treasury Continue; Victory Loan Must Meet Growing Deficit. I (Associated Press Dispatch.) Washington, May 4. Taxes imposed under the new revenue act upon sales by manufacturers, producers and importers on the sales of works of art and jewelry and on transporta- Special to The Herald.) Barre, May 4.

The nude body of Mrs, Harry E. Broadwell, 29 years old and the mother of three children, was found in a garden early today with the throat bound tightly with a mans handkerchief and the bands, still 'In kid gloves, bound tightly at the back with her shirt. Death was by strangulation according to the police whose theory is that the woman was murdered in a nearby building and the body dragged to the garden before daybreak. feet from the body -were found the womans watch and hat and 20 feet away her opyn pocketbook, which was empty. Close by were found all the of clothing except the shoes and stockings which were on the body.

The clothing had evidently been torn off. Finding of the Body. The body was found by Harold who said today that he came to Barre from Orange yesterday and in the evening attended a picture show. Last night he decided to ration were explained by Commissioner main in this city and stopped at the of Internal Revenue Roper in a series I Buzzefl hotel on Pearl street. He I arose about 7 oclock this morning, of rulings made public today.

be nd went QUt on the 8treet- The tax on. sales by a manufactur- jj went up Summer street and decider, producer or importer the cOmmiB- i ed to take a short cut to Main street, sioner has ruled is payable directly by crossing a vacant lot where he found him or his agent and is measured by the body of the woman. the price for which the article Is sold He immediately notified the police, and not on the list prce whep that who uotlfied States Attorney E. P. differs with the sales price.

The tax Davis, who had photographs taken of Is payable on a sale whether or not the body and the surroundings be-the purchase price is actually collect-! or ts removal. ed and discounts for cash or discounts apparent that the murder oc-roade subsequently to the sale may be at some other place for the deducted. If an article is increased in body wad been thrown over a fence i and then dragged some 20 feet. The womans face was discolored and this fact delayed identification. Autopsy Performed.

price to cover the tax, the tax is on the increased price. 100 Per Cent on Daggers. Council of Three Decides to Take Initial Friendly Way to End That Adjustment of the Territorial Controversy May Be Made. BELGIANS ARE NOT ACCEPTING Decisions Beached by Peace Conference Regarding Belgium Cause Unfavorable Comment by Press of That Country and Many Protests. A (Associated Press Dispatch.) w- Paris, May 4.

President Wilson, Premier Clemendean and Premier Lloyd George, composing the Council of Three, today sent a communication to the Italian government inviting it to resume its place at the peace conference. The councils invitation is of such a nature that it is believed Italy will accept it and that the relations temporarily broken by the recent departure from Paris of Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sinnino will be restored by the presence of Italian delegates at the conference before the treaty is delivered to the Gorman delegates. Council of Three considered the Italian situation to its deliberations during the past two days and finally determined upon an initiative of the friendliest nature. The terms of the communication to the Italian government have not been, disclosed but it is believed they seek to remove the personal element of the controversy and to pave the way for a territorial adjustment when the relations are resumed. Maj.

F. H. Laguardia, a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, who is an Italian by birth, after seeing Col. House today said he believed the entire Italian question could be settled within 48 hours. He added he was urging that pride should not stand in tho wa of Italy accepting the first overture made from Paris.

(Associated Press Dispatch.) Brussels, May 4. Public opinion in Belgium has been upset by the news from Paris concerning what is described as the unsatisfactory decisions reached by the peace conference respecting Belgium. Newspapers of all shades of Opinion express their disappointment and It is said the Belgian government might appeal directly to public opinion in the United States and in Great Britain recalling the formal promises made to Belgium by the responsible heads of both those countries. Insist on Complete Indemnification. The burgomaster of Antwerp in.

A proclamation has informed the inhabitants that be has sent to the Belgian delegation in Paris a telegram asking them to insist upon complete indomni fleation and reconstruction, the im mediate introduction of raw materials and a revision of the treaty of 1830. The town council in devastated Termonde has telegraphed similar requests, to the Belgian delegation at the French, capital, while numerous protests have been sent to King Albert in which his majesty is asked to refuse to sign the peace treaty rather thsp accept charity. The Belgian government unanimously considers the conditions unacceptable and has so told the Belgian lele-gates at Paris. changed views on a majority of the subjects discussed at the- peace conference. Germans Not Concerned About Italy.

(Associated Press Tisptch.) Versailles, May 4. The question of Italian representation at ttys peace negotiations. so far as can be ascertained has not been raised by the German deletes. Certainly It was not touched upon at the meeting of tbd inter allied and German commissions here Thursday. The Germans had this, point to reserve and, according to indications, would probably have raised it had the inter-allied representative at the meeting question their right to speak for Germany -with Bavaria in rebellion, or enjoying semi-independence but were so satisfied that M.

Cambon, instead, proposed an exchange of credentials for verification that they did not go out of their way to seek trouble. German Credentials Unquestioned. There has been meeting of the German and inter-aJUed commissions since then but the interallied commission met today at the Quai D'Orsay in Paris to prepare a report, which will be submitted to tlto -German in watting. Henry White represented the United States. It is understood that the inter-allied representatives found nothing to question In the German documents.

Churchgoers among the German delegation were few in number. Baron von Lersner and, Herr Giesberts, accompanied by several subordinates to the delegation, attended the morning service in the Catholic church, while three German men and five women reserved pews in the French Protestant church. The women, returning with bouquets which they had purchased during the WAR BILLS STAGGERING (Awocita PrM DU patch.) New York. May 4. The three big leaplane in which United States avi-gtots will attempt a flight across the Atlantic will hop off fo New Found-land on the first leg of their journey at 7 ojclbck Tuesday morning if weather permits.

was officially snored at the Kockaway Beach naval ling ptatioij tonight. The first top ohthe flight to New foundland is scheduled for Halifax. -HO nauticAl miles from Eockaway (Beach The fliers expect to reach Hal-Khx by 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. 'To Spend Night at Halifax. After lying.

there overnight they will fly early Wednesday morning to Tre-pueey, the New, Foundland base of the fight expedition! At Trepassey the big planes will tuns up for tbeir across-the-ocean attempt. probably remaining in Trepas-ey Bey for 10 days may be less tf may be a little longer the an-awncement by John H. Towers, expedition leader, said. There will beho ceremonies or -Toss when the time arrives Tuesday morning for the "bop off at Rock tva. The public will be excluded from the area adjacent to the planes ings and a strictly business ray will be maddT To Travel 63-Knots an Hour.

The planes, will travel about 63 toots an hour which was said to be in "comfortable cruising speed at the jR tbe 1 American flag will flutter at. the tail of pach plane and the Amer cm Jack at the these will be taken in immediately after the hop of as they would be whipped to threds by the rushing wind. "Our three entries all ready to except that the NC-1 and the NC-4 will beglven further testa tomorrow, uid (ammander Towers. To Get Fuel at Halifax. The XC-3, is entirely ready.

Each of the machines, will carry 24,000 pounds from Rockaway when we start. will get what fuel we need at Hali-ftx aa ahips have already dropped gas-ohm there. "Wc shall carry five gallons of drink-tog water on each plane, in addition ta b) gallons for the radiators. The perional effects of each- man of the tcw ni be limited to five pounds, todadfng tooth brush, comb and brush, Uilrt. shaving kit, fresh socks.

There will be no additional accommodations for even a pock-41 knife. Equipped With Wireless. "Our trip, with the exception of a abort distance, will be over or 08 the water. The only time we ex-Fct to fly over land is when we go the southern tip' of Cape Cod. plan to keep in touch with Washington the same as to the vy.

We have tested our insCPii-Bants and they have demonstrated It we shall be able to-keep up land wnmunieatlons during the greater Plrt of our trip. The NC-1 was given two testflights Bia afternoon taking 11 passengers on fitght and 12 on the second. Offi-r Mid the flights were "most Hawker and Raynham Defer Start. Atoriat4 Press Dispatch.) 8t Johns. N.

May 4. Harry G. ker and Capt. Frederick P. Rayn-.

the British aviators contending I' flrt honors in a trans-Atlantic rjj to the Irish coaat, wars com-I to postpone their hop off today when meteorological re-I rom mid-ocean, towage of per-7 fiytng conditions here, once more oed adverse winds and weather rt at sea. ms (Associated PresS Dispatch.) New' York, May 4. As a preliminary to tlie parade here Tuesday of the 77th. (New York National army) division, Maj. Gen.

Robert Alexander, its commander tonight made public a letter from Gen. Pershing, commehd-ing the organizations heroic work in France and a supplementary statement of casualties and general statistics of the divisions kr record. i It give me great pleasure to extend to you and the officers and men of the 77th division mrompliments upon their splendid work while in France, Gen. Pershing wrote. After narrating the record of the division on the fighting front where it was with scarcely more thpAi months training behind the lines, Gen.

Pershiing continued Moral Too High. It was gratifying to see your troops in such good physical shape but still more so to know that the moral tone of all ranks is so high. 1 am sure that they will carry this high stand-back to whatever tasks lie before when they return to civil life, ant the officers and men of the 77th division to know how much they have contributed to the success of our armies. They should go home justly proud of the gratitude of the allies with whom they have fought and conscious of the admiration of their fellows throughout the American expeditionary forces. Statistics issued by Gen.

Alexander showed that members of the divison were awarded 193 decorations, including flve congressional medals of honor, 167 Distinguished Service Crosses, one Legion of Honor medal, 11 French war crosses, one Belgian medal, two Belgian military medals and six Belgian -war crosses. In divisional orders 183 officers and 697 enlisted men were cited for gallantry. Many Guns Captured. In four operations 782 prisoners were captured. Material captured included 50 pieces of German heavy artillery, 38 light field 46 trench mortars, 277 machine guns 7600 rifles.

A total of 1368 officers and men pt the division were killed to action, and 196 died of wounds receive in action, 1963 were severely wounded and were slightly, wounded; 2368 gassed; 709 were reported a missing and 34 were taken prisoners by the enemy. Field signal battalions and trains of the division lost in addition 1275 killed action, 552 dead of wounds, 529 missing in action and 336 The manufacturers taxes cover a An autopsy was performed this af-unmner of articles including automo- ternoon at the rooms of an undertak-biles, parts and accessories, musical eiMy Dr. B. H. Stone and Dr.

Whit-instruments, sporting goods, confec- uoy of the state laboratory. It was tions and firearms and range from 3 later announced that death was due per cent on automobile trucks and to strangulation. Severe bruises wagons to 100 per cent on dirk knives were fomd on the back, and daggers. The jewelry sales tax is 5 per cent and applies to articles to be worn for the purpose of adornment, according to the ruling. Articles carried in a handbag or in the pocket such as cigarette cases, powder boxes and purses are taxable as jewelry only if ornamented with precious stones.

New Transportation Tax. The new tax on transportation is interpreted by Commissioner Roper as applying also to any form of regular transportation operating in competition with rail or water carriers. Tickets sold to the United States to points in Mexico or Canada are taxable. Tickets selling for less than 42 cents are not taxable. Attorney General F.

C. Archibald of Manchester was notified and it is understood that he is on his way to this city. Story of Womans Husband. The officers found the womans husband at his home about 10 oclock inis morning. He stated that he gave his wife $10 about 7 o'clock last evening; with which to buy groceries.

She bought these, he said, returning home about 7:30. She soon left again, saying that she was going to the movies. Mr. Broadwell was away from home during the evening and when he returned at 2:30 oclock this morning he found his vrife had not returned home. He said he went in search' of her, returning home about 5 oclock tnis morning when he went to bed.

Broadwell Closely The man had arisen when the officers went to the house and was preparing breakfast for his wifes father, and their three children, eight, seven and six year3 old. Broadwell was taken to the state's attorney a office where be was closely questioned and then released. Several' Other persons whose names the officers will not make public, have been questioned today but no arrests have been made. promenade, were attendMl in each case by French secret service agents. Sight-seeing Trip Abandoned.

The Germans planned a sight-seeing excursion for this afternoon to Trianon and hpd requested permission to visit the historic apartment cf Madame Maintenon and Marie Antoinette. The necessary permits were not received, however, and the project had to he abandoned. A considerable holiday crqwd -came from Paris to catch a glimpse of the Germans, but found the barrier arrangements in working order and were constrained to confine their promenades to the tor side of the street, while the Germans took the middle road between the barriers. Herr Giesberts and Herr Lands-berg, observing a French artist sketching members of the German party nt the entrance to their heef this afternoon went over to him hd asked him to make a sketch of them also. They posed patiently for the artlst and then signed the sketches.

Count von Brock dorff-Ran txau, head of the delegation, took a short stroll and the latter remained outside his hotel chatting with the ether members of the German delegation, Belgian Delegate Recalled. (Associated Press Brussels, May At the cabinet council this afternoon, which lasted two and a half hours it was decided to recall to this city the three Belgian delegates whose presence to at a further council to tomorrow evening to the Royal at Laeken which will be attended all members of the govermnjutft state ministers. At thtor it will be decided whether or net conditions offered Belgium by peace conference are acceptable. Tho Catholic newspaper, Na Delge, says it has been Premier Delacroix told hi at the cabinet session this that Belgium is. to receive ly 2,500,000,060 francs to (Continued Os Nl) -y, V- 0 Jt -5 (Associated Press Dispatch.) Washington, May 4.

Nearly six months after the signing of tl)e armistice Americas war expenses not only are continuing without abatement, but actually are increasing over those of the past few months. This is shown by a treasury report of government outlays for April, amounting to approximately $1,420,000,000, of which about two-thirds went to pay the nation's direct war bill and one-third went to the allies to enable them to pay obligations incurred in this country heretofore for war materials and "foodstuffs. The gradual mounting of war expenses from month to month, following the big drop from around a month last December and January, to $1,189,000,000 in February, was cited by treasury officials as a very substantial reason why the Victory Liberty loan must be generously subscribed. The increase in the last two months is attributed to the gradual settling of manufacturers accounts by the war department and the higher demand of the allies for credits with which to pay bills previously incurred in thi3 country. Part to Be Repaid.

The tremendous outlays in April raised the United States actual expenditures since the nation entered the war a little more than two years ago to about $30,500,000,000. About $9,000,000,000 of this has gone to the allies and will be repaid eventually. Without war, the governments expenses not have been more than $3,000,000,000 in the two years, officials believe. On this basis, it is indicated the government has passed something like $18,500,000,000 across the counter for war purchases. Through sale of materials on hand, and salvaging of considerable government property, some officials hope to get as much as $2,000,000,000.

Net war costs will be reduced by that sum, whatever it). may prove finally to be. Income to meet April demapds came from sale of certificates of indebtedness. ALBANY TYPOS RETURN TO WORK Four Daily Newspapers Will Today Reaume Publication. (Associated Preaa Dupsteh.) Albany, N.

May 4. Striking members of the. Typographical union employed on the four local dailies, late today voted to return to work pending arbitration of their differences with the publishers over the matter of wages. The employes on the two morning papers resumed their work tonight and -the crews of 'the afternoon papers will report at the usual hour tomorrow. While the matter of wages is being arbitrated the working conditions will be the same as before the walkout at midnight Wednesday.

A committee from the union will confer with the publishers at an early date and tf unable, to reach an agreement each side will select a representative who In turn will select a third man. No local Sunday editions appeared today and the newspapers from away Full Independence is Plea Made by Ireland Justice Cohalan of New York Denies That Irish Seek Only Some Reforms. Petition to Belgian -King. (Associated Press Dispatch.) Brussels, Saturday, May 3 The petition presented to King Albert by the national political committee urging him to refuse to sign the peace treaty, declares the nation would prestige in the eyes of the world if her sovereign declined to attach his signature to-a decoument wbicn did not guarantee her rights. In the last few day, says the petition, vast bodies have joined us.

We echo public opinion which is constantly growing and which Is indignant at the little which is offered us for the safety of Belgium and the dynasty. We beg your majesty to refuse to sign the treaty rather than accept alms given us. By leaving the conference Belgium would show the immorality of a peace signedgvithout her. Belgium Would Gain Prestige. By sacrificing herself she would gain prestige in the eyes of the world end the nations would demand justice should be done ber.

We believe it would be better to have nothing rather than abdicate our right to the reparation, and guarantees promised by most solemn assurances. In the midst of the nations distress we commit to your hands our desire and our confidence. REV. WALTER J. STANLEY DIES.

pile Clergyman empdrance Ad- ARMY AIRPLANE HITS TREE. An Officer and Girl, Watching Flight from Canoe, Are Drowned. KAstoeiated Dress Dispatch.) Utica, N. May 4. Lieut.

Russell Maughan, D. S. of the Victory flying squadron, crashed intp a tree near Cooperstown after leaving this city Saturday. Capt. Moore, in the observers seat, suffered a sprained ankle.

Lieut. Maughan was unhurt. While the airpldne was flying over Otsego lake, Lieut. Smith Clark and Miss Mildred MacEwen of Cooper-town, were drowned when the conoe from which they were watching the plane capsized. Lieut.

Clark was convalescing at the military hospital there after service in France. He is a Californian. Oanbury, Ca Was Well Known Vocate. (Asaoelstrt Pnw Danbury. May 4 Rev.

Dr. Walter J. Sbanley, one of the beat knowp members of the Catholic clergy In New England, died at St. Peter rectorV here today at the age of 64. He gained a wide rgputation some years ago as a vigorous temperance advocate and reform leader.

He was a Knight of the Order of Leopold of Belgium. (Associated Press Dispatch.) New York, May 4. Irelands plea to the peace conference is for complete separation fropi the British empire and for full independence. State Supreme Court Justice Daniel F. Cohalan.

chairman of the recent Irish race convention in Philadelphia, declared in a statement issued tonight to clear up misunderstanding among the people of America as to what the Irish are seeking. 3 As designator of the committee of three Fcank P. Walsh, Edward F. Dunne and Michael J. Ryan which went to Paris to press Irish claims before the peace conference, Justice Cohalan said he felt it hi duty to deny the story circulated here by friends of England" that the Irish desired only some reforms, some redress of grievances, some lightening Of the burdens, of taxation.

The people tf Ireland voted overwhelmingly last December for an Irish republic said the justices statement, continuing: They have made an appeal to the free peoples of the world for the recognition of their government and they ask only an opportunity of governing their own country to their own way and with no request to demand or Impose their own government upon any person or territoryputside of Ireland." Airmen Will Be Aided by Destroyers on Over Sea Voyage 1 (. Frew DUpeteh.) Tfepasscy, N- May 4. The first aJJH in the chain of naval de-Aitr to stretched across the for(ft lflG United States navy flight reached this Foundland base today and after wnlahing their fuel and, supplies Proed to th Azores. Their or-tw them to reach their stk- by May 10. JU jj flBt flotilla, to be followed at ParU; 4.

After a worntof Interval to his study st the White House President Wilson todsy made an exourston to the Fontainebleau forest by automobile. He was accent panted by Mrs, Wilson and Rear Admiral Grayson. The party visited the Hotel Barbizon, a favorite aendezvous of the great French pe inters. odL French Cabinet In 8ssion. (Associated Prww Dispatch.) Paris, May 4.

President Poincare today presided at a meeting- of the French cabinet. The ministers reviewed from a broad aspect the preliminary peaoe terms which are to be handed to the Germans and then ex-clianged opinions regarding the various subjects considered by the peace conference An official communication issued this afternoon after the meeting of the cabinet said: The cabinet met this morning, President Poincare presiding from 10 a. m. until 1:15 p. m.

After the broad lines of the peace preliminaries had been laid before it the cabinet ex- were sold within a few hours after their arrival here. CELEBRATES PONTIFICAL MASS. Arohbishop Officiated at Jubilee of Holy Redeemer Church, N. Y. New York, May 4.

Archbishop Bonzano, apostolic delegate from the Holy See to the United States, celebrated a solemn pontifical high mass of thanksgiving at the Diamond Jubilee of the Roman Catholic Church of the Holy Redeemer here today. Archbishop Hayes of the diocese of New York was present within the sanctuary with Bishop Schrembs of Toledo, jaJS mm A trength, was commanded by Harry a. Baldridge of the de-3torVton- I-ving New York sday and enveloped in fog from to Trepassey Bay, it navl- Continued oaTao Nine.) by two other groups Wins 100-Yard Swimming Event. Oakland. May Elisabeth Ryan of the Meadow Brooks club of Philadelphia today won the 100-yard dash national swimming event.

Her time was 1:11 2-5,.