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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
CHILD MISSING
FOR MONTHS IS
REPORTED FOUND

Huntsville Ark, Feb 22.-Thc cloud of
mystery overhanging the disappearance
from Newcastle, Ind, nearly a year ago
Of l0-year-od Catherine Winters. it was
believed, was partly lifted to-day by the
admission of Edward Stuart in iail here
that the child found In his company near
here yesterday is named Catherine Win
tiers.
Sheriff Shustcr to-day was hurrving
with the girl over rough mountain roads
to Springfield, Ark, to meet relative of
DIR. A. w. Winters, father of the missing
girl. DR.. Winters himself on his way to
springfield Newcastle missed a train
connection in st. Louis and did not arrive
stuart told officers that the girl is his
daughter and that she was taken from
an orphan asylum by a friend and given
to him. Stuart, IL is said, claims he was
married to Mrs. Winters and that sh.
divorced him and welded the dentist,
Keeping the child, Catherine
The girl to-day repeated her story that
she was picked up from the street and
tossed into an automobile, which con-
veyed her to the wagon In which she was
found with Stuart.
She does not know from what city che
came
Pictures printed in Il Fort Smith Ark
newspaper which reached this mountain
hamlet several days old, led to the deten-
ton of the man and the girl. TRAVELLING
in a wagon with the child dressed as u
boy and her hair "bobbed"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
POWERS ARE SAID
DESIRE ACTION BY
UNITED STATES

Mexico City. Feb. Gothic execution
of William S. Benton. British sub
1ect, by the constitutionalists in
Juarez has revived the fear among gov
eminent supporters that the United
states will be forced by Great britain
to take some action that easily might
become Intervention.
Although, since revolutionary condi
tons assumed serious proportions three
years ago, there have been killed in
various parts of the country some 100
Americans. including participants on
both sides OF the revolution, there are
on record the deaths Of only four
Britishers, including Benton. The three
others were killed in districts where
the chiefs Of neither faction had any
direct authority and Benton's is the
first case where it appears that cUl-
pability may be placed definitely.
Sir Lionel Garden, the British minister
has received no advices concerning the
execution of Benton and does not expect
any except perhaps, incidentally, since
In his opinion. the case does not concern
the government to which he Is accredited
Consular advices OF the putting to death
of Benton were received to-day at the for
tiSh 'liitf, where tHe NEWS aroused a II at
titude of expectancy.
That the consttutionalists had executed
foreigner did not surprise President
Huerta, who always has insisted that
Gen. Francisco villa belonged to the ire
sponsibe type of leader, and was certain
sooner or later to bring about serious
complications with some foreign power.
Gossip has been current here for several
days that certain of the European powers
again were planning to urge the United
States to assume more active policy in
restoring peace in Mexico, and many per-
sons to-day expressed the belief that the
Benton incident might be seized upon as
an opportunity to impress such view
upon the Washington government Vari-
Gus diplomats to-day intimated that they
would use the killing of Benton as the
basis of reports to show their helplessness
when 1t comes to projecting their nation
ais In the greater part of Mexico
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

1 imprisonment at the house of correction
at Rutland.
Mrs Charles Smith was nearly burned
to death at her home at Bellows Fails
when she filled a Kerosene stove with
gasoline and lighted It, She was en-.
veloped In the flames which rose from tho
stove. Her cries attracted help and fra
extinguishers were used effectively.
The Bellows Falls town farm COMMITTEES
has recommended in the annual report
that the farm Of Charles r. Allen on tina
Rockingham road. a mile from the VIII
lage depot, be purchased for o town
nome. The report on the present condi.
tons at the farm is not favorable.
H. i. Smith & Co. have just purchased
~ acres of Barre granite land OF the Mill
stone Granite company, controlled bv ID.
NJ. Miles. The purchasing firm has been
IN the granite business in Barre for over
quarter OF a century. The deal is ora
OF the bofsgest ever ma dc in Barre.
G. A. Frost, the old-time Delaware &,
Hudson passenger conductor. has been re-
tired on a pension. He IS succeeded by
John j. Lalor of Rutland, for % years in
charge Of train No. Il, running from Rut-
land to Whitehall n. Y He has been in
the service of the road for 81 years
II. Earle Sweet of Bellows Falls. stu
dent at Montpelier Seminary, has been
erected manager OF the school orchestra
me orchestra gave a successful valentino
party III the main hail Of the school dor
mtory saturday evening. Mr. Sweet wa.
IN charge and under his mana cement a
successful musical program was carrted
out Mr. sweet was presented with a
valentine birthday cake by the executives
force of the boarding department
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
TEXAS IN WHITE HEAT
AT VILLAS EXECUTION
OF A BRITISH SUBJECT
WHETHER BENTON
WAS ARMED IS
POINT At ISSUE

Washington Feb. 22.-president Wilson
and Secretary Bryan conferred briefly
late to-day on various phases of the Mex.
lean situation. No announcement was
made after the conference. 1t is under
stood a complete report on the execution
Mt Juarez of William S. Benton, the Brit
ish subject is awaited before the view of
this government toward the incident is
made known.
1t is understood that Sir Cecil Sprine-
RICE the British ambassador has ex-
pressed to the British foreign Office his
pleasure at the promptness with which
the American government has acted In
seeking to learn the truth about the kill
Ing of British subject.
Full details of the execution are not
yet In the hands OF state department Of
hcials, but they are rapidly being gath
cred 1t is generally admitted that the
case hinges largely on whether Benton
went to General Villas headquarters
armed That he was high-tempered and
mad had previous differences with the
constituuonalists is known. Benton 8
friends deny he carried a weapon.
Government officials here are IMPARTIAL
sisting that any Judgment formed before
All the facts are collected necessarily
rests upon bias or prejudice.
Upon the truth of falsity Of Villas
statement that Benton tried to kill him
VIII depend the view which both Great
britain and the United States will take
or the affair. The prevalent belief in
official circles is that in the absence
OF any satisfactory evidence to the con-
trarN it will be difficult for this gov
eminent at least. to reject Villas YER
sion. To do so without satisfactory
PROOF to the contrary, 1t is ointed
out by some officials, would he I'M
necessarily to provoke unfriendly rela-
noo!vr cog
lions with the constitutionalist chief who
ls IN control of a vast territory adjacent
to the United States where in are many
foreigners about whose protection the
Washington administration is solicitous.
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FAR Salazar has been immune from all
punishment by our government
Maxine Castillo, who for many months
has been at the head Of an outlaw band In
northern Mexico, holding our citizens for
ransom, and perpetrating many outrages.
whose band recently burned alive betwee n
80 and 60 passengers in the Cumbre fun
mel on the Northern railroad, Is being
given asylum by our government
I'VE submit these facts as evidence thu.
our government is through a weak ard
vacclllating policy, encouraging these law
less leaders to commit all kinds OF out
RACES against foreigners, and doing n
great injustice to our own people, causlnp
IA loss of hundreds of millions OF dolle g
of foreign capital and the ruination IF
Mexico itself
THE career Of Francisco Villa, a ma n
who has been an outlawy and murderer
for many years, and who is now leading
an arbitrary and despotic reign of terror
over northern Mexico, proves him more
cruel and barbaroues I'm his methods tina
any tyrant in the worlds history. He has
treated with contempt the representatives
OF all foreign nations and he does not hesi-
tate to put man to death who in any
way incurs his dspleasure. We believe 1t
a disgrace to our government and the
American people to tolerate such a man,
much less to give him moral support
therefore be il,
RESOLVED. That this message be
sent to the President OF the United
states, the British Ambassador at
Washington, and to our United states
senators, with the request that it be
read into the Congressional Record
and we appeal to them and to all our
representatives in both branches of
Congress to adopt a resolution to COM
pei the state department to transmit
to Congress its records pertaining to
the outrages committed against Amer
leans and foreigners in Mexico and
to take such action as will give our
people the protection guaranteed them
under their constitutional rights, ana
to maintain the honor and prestige of
our country in the eyes of the world"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
FRENCH HONOR SOLE
SURVIVOR OF BATTLE

Paris, Feb, 22.-Raymond Poincare, the
president of the republic. presided at p
banquet given Tonight 10 Bugler ROLAND.
the sole survivor OF those who took part
in the battle of Sidi Brahim In 1s45 in
the French war Of subjugaton in Algeria
ROLAND is now 10 years of age and re
Gently was decorated with the Legion O,
Honor.
While wounded and a prisoner OF the
Arabs he was ordered at a critical stage
of the battle by ADD El-Kader. tina
Arabian chief, to sound the retreat. in
order to deceive the French troops. With
out an instant's hesitation he sounded
the charge. In the clash that followed
the French carried the day.
President Poincare who was resetvist
officer in Roland's old regiment con
cluded "A ringing speech by embracing the
veteran amid thunders of applause from
the diners who included several cele-
brated generals
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IN A MIGHTY BAD WAY.

The inexplicable thing had happened
some 10 miles from a garage, and Smith
was maulinG over the machine with a
monkey wrench when farmer came
along.
FOR while Hiram stood in silence
watching the efforts OF the autoist, and
then human nature asserted itself and he
broke into conversation.
Some car ye've got there, part," he re-
marked admrngly. "What power is it
Forty horsepower" answered Smith,
continuing to plug away with the monkey
wrench.
Forty boss, eh?" returned Hiram, still
working his eyes. What seems ter be
the trouble with it?"
We'll as near AS | can figure it out. "
answered Smith, with sort OF cross be-
tween a sigh and a cuss. about 30 OF
the horses are dead. '-Philahelphia Tele.
graph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
Celebrates Anniversary with Re.
view of Troops and Decora-
ton of Officers.
'SHAUGHNESSy IS PRESENT
Dictator HOnors 10Th Regiment,
Organization Which Placed
Francisco l. MaderO
under Arrests.

Mexico city, Feb. 19-Gcn. Nictorian NJ
Huerta to-day celebrated the anniversary
of his accession to the presidency with d
review of the garrison and the formal dec
Grafton Of the regimental colors OF tn,
9th. the organization which, under com
mand Of General banquet, placed Maderc
under arrest. The President conferred
decorations on several officers for distin
guished service.
The ceremony was attended bv tn,
American charge d'affaires and the Other
members Of the diplomatic corps TIL,
troops reviewed numbered $3.50 and in.
ciuded regiment Of lancers recently ere.
ated. which branch Of the service It is the
intention Of the President to enlarge.
FL impartial In All editorial to-day, re-
ferred to the events of the first year of
General Huerta's administration. bestow-
ing upon him high praise for his effort
to restore peace
Salvador Diaz Miron, editor of FL I'M
parcial, against whose anti-American
editorials Charge 'Shauahnessy has pro-
tested, is to be sent out Of the country,
according to President Huerta, who has
assured Mr. O'Shaughnessv that Miron Is
to be given Il mission abroad
FEW FOREIGNERS LEFT.
Notwithstanding that Gen Felix Diaz
has sent word to friends here that he has
no intention of participating in the re-
bellion. there are some who profess to
have information that he intends to Join
the constitutionalists
Tho agreement between General Hucrta
and General Villa for the maintenance Of
a neutral zone at Torreon is not so vital
10 foreigners as it would have been q
few months ago, because there are now
left In Torreon not more than a dozen
Americans and only few more
Spaniards.
General liuerta, although agreeing to
the plan, smiles when it is mentioned,
as he processes to believe that there will
he no battle at Torreon. He appears
confident that his forces will be able to
check the rebels outside the city and
probably drive them back. General
Velasco, the federal comma nder at Tor
con, has strongly fortified the town.
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ALLEGED BOOK FRAUDS
TOTAL OVER S3,OOO.OOO

New York. Feb 22.-Thc alleged raro
books swindlcs brought to light nearly
two years ago were recalled to-day BY
announcement that the federal grand
jury had found new indictments against
tn" group Of edition de luxe agents ar
rested at that time and that they prob
aoly would be tried next month. These
superseding indictments include new
charges which Increase the aggregate OF
the alleged frauds to over 100000
The defendants, the Anglo American
Authors association, James j. Farmer.
Glenn Farmer, William Hartley and
dozen others, are now out on bail on tina
OH Indictments.
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is FEARED u. S. MAY
HAVE TO INTERVENE
Victim Had Asked to Save His Property-El Paso
Mass Meeting Is Arranged in Defiance of
Police-State Department Censured for
SURPRISING Report.

Ell Paso Tex, Feb 20-A of indignation broke to-day
along the border when became known William Benton
British subject and wealthy land holder in Mexico had been
executed by rebels had protest
Francisco Villa against alleged depredatons the
tiOnass on the Benton ranch
A mass meeting arranged here and resolutions
drawn censung the State department Washington for
alleged of the consular the Benton
calling Congress demand from the department
record alleged crimes and outrage against foreigners Mexico
The meeting the climax of excitement
10y of the death Of Benton The meeting first
Cleveland Square, but Mayor Kelly letter George Curry
former of New Mexico asked him
garded meeting dangerous The said he
suppress any attempt to hold the meeting in the OPEN
Former Governor George Curry New the
principal speaker He named committee of
promptu Indignation meeting in the lobby Sheldon
of foreigners driven
1.-THE killing of Benton but his inquiries developed nothing pre-
|viousy published.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

A bill which would take under federal
control the domestic tobacco industry in
all it's branches at cost of approximate
" 500 no0,Om by July, 1915, has been in
troduccd in the House by Representative
Glass. The bill provides FOR the creation
Of federal bureau Of tobacco industry
which shall be part OF and subordinate to
the treasury department. Organization of
the bureau is to be effected BY director
to be appointed by the President 1t is
proposed TO build, buy or lease such build
ings and machinery and employ such as
sistants as shall he required to enable
the government to buy, manufacture and
sell tobacco.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

Judge prouty, in charge OF the physical
valuation of railroads, says: IL say most
positively that there are forces at work
which Will make government ownership
a big political issue in short time. II
government ownership comes it will he
because railroads have not given satsfac-
tory service. They cannot give satisfac-
tory service without necessary money.
The need of the railroads to-day is TO
create sentiment in their favor. The fair
thing for the public to do Is to meet the
railroads half way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
WILL STUDY FOREIGN
LABOR DISPUTE HISTORY

Washington. Feb. 22.-In connection with
its nationwide investigation Of unem.
ployment the United States commission
on Industrial relations has inaugurated
a study of experience OF foreign countries
in dealing with labor disputes. Any de.
sirable methods found in use will be Use,
by the commission In framing Legislation
to be proposed as a remedy for conditions
existing in America.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26

Sydney, n. S. W. Feb. Elm the State
athletic championships held here to-day.
George l. Parker, the California sprinter.
won the 20 yard dash and Ruric Temple.
ton of the Olympic club, San Francisco,
the polo vault. Tmpeton cleared the bar
at II feet IN inches. breaking the Aus
tratlasian record OF IL feet I'D Inches,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
BUYING TO SAVE MONEY

Buying Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound saves money because just 4 few
doses stops the cough and cold and one
bottle lasts a long time, II quickly heals
raw and inflamed surfaces. stops tick
ling throat, harsh, rasping coughs, Group.
hoarsencss. bronchial and la srppa
|Gau26s~ j. W. QSluhsan. (adW)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
VERMONT NOTES.
DEALER RETIRES

4. Il. Cahee, for over 23 years n dealer
in furniture in Rutland has retired from
the firm of the Cahee Furnishing COM
pany because Of i'll health, the business
IS now owned by f.. ]. Seamans of Fair
Haven. +. ]. Dolan and j. \ Wildwood
OF Rutland all three OF whom have been
been connected with the firm for a num-
Der of years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
BENTON KILLING
ST|RS DIPLOMATS
British Ambassador Confers
with Bryan-Probe Is
Ordered.
OFFICIALS ARE shocked
England's Aggressive Attitude
in Avenging Wrongs to Sub.
jects Suggests Action
to Come.
OFFICIALS ARE SHOCKED

Washington, Feb. 20.--A slumborinp
Mexican situation was brought quickly
to point OF intense international intarast
to-day by the fash of "A message stating
that William s Benton. British sub.
of Gen. Francisco villa, the constitu-
uonalist commander.
Sir Cecil SpringRice. the British am
bassador conferred with Secretary BRYAN
about it; President Wilson and his
cabinet discussed it briefly. and q
thorough investigation was ordered by
the state department from consular rem
rcsentatives on the border
In this case, for the first time since tho
present revolution began year ago. the
general warning from the United States
government to Mexican factions to pro-
tect all foreigners went unheeded, thong h
there is every evidence to show that both
the British ambassador and the state de-
partment We're advised too late OF Ben
tons impending fate to intercede specii-
cally for him
The news shocked officials generally
who had come to believe that General
Villa fully realized the position of the
protection of foreigners in Mexico, pa
ticuariy in the north part of that country
- haven't sufficient facts on which
to base an opinion said Secretary Bryan
to-day. Until have, the department
will express no opinion"
HAD MILITARY TRIAL.
This was the official view of the situa-
ton with messages passing back and
forth between the state department and
Consul Edwards and his temporary as
Sistant, G. {. Carrothers. consular rem
resentative at Torreon. Only a few de-
tails were announced by the state depart
ment-that Benton had been executed
after a military trial.
y copy of the sentence of the court
setting forth the evidence in the case
was promised the American consular
representatives. Mr.. Bryan said n full
report of the affair was on its wav bv
mail from Consul Edwards, to whom
General villa had personally explained
the incident.
The killing of a British subject under
circumstances such as dispatches from
the border portrayed. caused a stir in d.
plomatic circles Those familiar with the
aggressive attitude Great Britain as
her subjects We're wronScd were inclined
to foresee interesting developmnts i'm
pending.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
''or TnDics. Effective for Grown

That's Foleys Honey and Tar Com
pound. IT has the confidence OF your
druggist. who knows It will give you sat-
isfaction. w W, Nessmith, Statesboro
Ga, says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound In my family and have
sold 1t in my store and II never fails t.
cure" Refuse Il substitute. J, W. O'Sul'
van. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
VERMONTERS DINE IN BAY STATE

One hundred and fifty-eisht members
~ the Berkshire County Vermont asso-
citation attended the first annual ban
auet at Pfttsfield, Mass, Tuesday. The
speaker Of the evening was James Is
iatcheldor OF Arlington, whose subject
was Colonial Vermont and Her Heroes"
Among the other speakers was Lieut.
enant- Governor Frank f. Howe of Ben
nington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
TOO EXPENSIVE.

Mrs. Blew-Oh, doctor, what ails him?
Doctor Rheumatoral arthritis
Mrs. Blew-Oh. doctor. we are very poor
can't you make 1t something palmer?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
GONE ANYWAY.

ed a nickel.
Doctor Are you certain?
Mother--Well, either he swallowed it or
the banana man short changed nv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
LOVING CUP FOR THE CHAFFEEs

At the third annual banquet of the
Rutland business Mems association
Tuesday evening solid silver loving
cup was presented to the guests of
honor, Mr. and Mrs. George r. Chaffee.
the gift being made by the association
in appreciation OF their building OF the
new theatre there the Playhouse. The
speakers included former Attorney
General Clark c. Fits of Brattleboro
and Prof. George i. Groat of the Uni :
versity of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
FAILS TO CLIP RECORD
ON RIVER ICE COURSE

Montpelier. Feb. 22.--BradWell (BuzzelD
failed to clip the track record of Al sec
onds yesterday afternoon on the Winooski
river Ice course, the best time in two
heats being II IA. In starting for the
second heat Betty 3. turned n somer-
sault and threw her driver over her head.
Both escaped uninjured and che went
back and won the heat Glass c pace
vas the days feature. There will be
more races Monday afternoon. The re-
suits:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
If THE RABY Is CITING; TEETr

be sure and use that old and we'll.
tried remedy. Mrs. winslow's Soothing
syrup. for children teething. II
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain. cures wind collie and
ID the best remedy for Diarrhoea
1Wentr-hve cents a bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-02-26
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Milk sterilized by electricity is being
supplied by the city OF Liverpool from
its milk dcpots to about loo babies daily.
According to the universal bureau of
statistics the worlds debt at the end of
1872 amounted to si2.96o.oo0Mo population
l, 100, 100000; worlds commerce s4OpO,uOO
GO, which is carried in $500 sailing YES
sells and 4I7li steamers There is . total
of $4,000 miles Of railroads. or enough to
girdle the globe Is times
Before committees on rural credits Sem
ator Fletcher stated that 5000 100000 is
owed by farmers of the United States. of
which 2,Oo,Oo0OO are secured by mortg-
age on their farms On this latter amount
interest paid ranges from six per cent.
to "A per cent. in addition to unjust
charges made by bankers and agencies
In arranging loans.