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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
SMELL NOMINATED
After Hot Fight in the 31st Congress.
siOnnl District, New York state.

Malone, n. Y. Sept, 29,-Complete re-
turns from the Slst congressional dis
trct republican primaries showed that
after one Of the most hotly contested
fights In the history of the district
Bertrand II. Smell Of Potsdam was
dominated for the office of representa-
tive in Congress, defeating II. d. Stevens
of Franklin county and Major W. II.
Daniels of Ogdonshurg.
The fight was n hot one all along the
line with exception of Clinton county
where the Smell leaders proved them
selves anything but leaders and where
the Potsdam candidate received the
smallest vote of the district, it being less
than 800 The defeat of Stevens is due
In a large measure to his surprisingly
small plurality over Smell in Franklin
county, his plurality in that county being
not to exceed one thousand. In Clinton
Stevens secured a plurality Of practi-
calIy two thousand over Smell, while ir
Essex 1t is less than eight hundred. St
Lawrence gave Smell a total of about
$50 votes. Daniels about 1850 ant
Stevens 200
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
GERMAN VIEW CONTRARY
Berlin Claims Advances on the
Eastern Lines near Dvinsk--
British Have Attained Great
Success in MesopOtamia-Bul-
garia Joins TeutOnS.

Three small sections Of the front in
around which the battles between the
allied French and British and the Ger
mans continue to rage. These lie be-
tween Souchez and Vimy in the re-
gions OF Loos and La Bassee canal
and around Mcsnil and Massiges. on
the southern bend of the line.
Farther east in the forests of Apre-
mont and lie Pretre the big guns OF
both sides are booming and violent ar
tillery duels are in progress.
I'VE have maintained all the new
positions conquered" says the French
report in dealing with the fighting
between Souchez and Nimy. in the Ar.
tots region, where artillery and infan-
try lighting Is in progress In the hills
The British are driving hard against
the Germans third line of defence to the
east Of Loos. while the French in the
Champagne district. where early in the
battle they carried many miles OF
trenches are directing their efforts in the
neighborhood of Massiges. towards gain
Ing control Of the railroad. constituting
the chief line Of communication Of tn,
German army on that front.
Against the claims of the British ant
French the German official statement
minimizes the progress of the allies ant
describes the repulse of attacking forces
by strong counter strokes.
Advances on the eastern line in Rus
sian near Dvinsk, In the sector east OF
wilma and in the southeastern zone near
Kormin a13d Put,iowka arr claimed by
Berlin for the Germanic allies.
The British have attained a great sue
cess against the Turks in Mesopotami
where the Ottoman forces are said to b'
In full flight toward Bagdad. Their losse:
are described as very severe.
An Athens despatch to a Paris news
paper says that Bulgaria has concluded ar
agreement with the Teutonic allies ant
will enter the war October l5.. Berlin re
ports that a large number Of Bulgarian
troops have left the German capital TO,
their home. A German newspaper is au
thority for the report that British anC
French troops for service in Serbia hav'
landed at Port Kathrin. near Salonika
Greece, while there Is n ruror that 10000
Austro-German troops have begun ar
advance on the northeast Serbian from
tier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
DAY OF CHEERS AND TEARS
Only Four Hours Were Required
for the 10000 Survivors to
Pass in Review Which Re-
quired Two Days Half Cen
tury Since.

Washington, Sept o9.-The Grand Army
of the Republic marched up historic
PENNSYLVANIA avenue from the Capitol to
the White House to-day, as ii did when
the victorious union soldiers were
mustered out of service fifty years ago.
In '65 the army, as it passed in review
before President Andrew johnson, was
10000 strong. its members composing
what historians have called the most
efficient body of soldiers the world
until that time had known To-day in
the blue ranks as they We're reviewed
by the first southern-born president
elected since the war. from the same spot
upon which President Johnson stood,
there were. according to the best esti-
mates obtainable, about 2o,coo men. Some
of them marched with the aid of
crutches or canes; others managed to
get along by leaning upon the arms Of
stronger comrades. Many, though. re-
trod the path of half q century ago
with buoyant step to the air of old-timc
war songs.
Fifty years ago the army was two
days in passing in review To-day
less than four hours was necessary
FOR the march, which had its pathetic
as well AS It's patrlOtlc slue' II Was
a day of cheers and tears.
Cheer after cheer greeted the vet
Grams as the parade progressed and
many f them. touched by the old
tunes they know so well, and by the
warmness Of the reception given them,
brushed their damp eyes with their
handkerchiefs
The weather was ideal. Only few
of the veterans We're forced to retire
from the ranks because OF exhaustion.
Seated with President Wilson in the
White House reviewing stand was col.
David Palmer commander-in-chief of the
G. A. r Lieutenant-General Nelson y.
Miles grand marshal of the parade, took
place In the Presidents box after the
head of the long procession had passed.
Secretary Garrison of the war department
and Secretary Daniels Of the navy were
IN boxes on either side of the President.
Chief Justice White. a confederate vet
eran, Sir Cecil Spring Rice. the British
ambassador. and ]. J. Jusserand, the
French ambassador, occupied seats near
by.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING
WOmcn's Home Missionary Society in
Session mt Middlebury.

Mddlebury, Sept. 29.-'rhe annual dis
trict meeting of the Womans Home
Missionary society of Burlington district.
Troy conference, opened at the Nntho-
dist Church this morning at 1890 o'clock
Officers elected follow President, Mrs
Samuel G. Ayres of Granville, y. Y;
first vice-president, Mrs. Emily b. Eaton
of Poultney; second vice president Mrs.
Frank Dyer of Middlebury; correspond
Ing secretary, Mrs. Ella Wyman of
Granville, n. y; treasurer, Mrs A. NJ.
Torrence of Bennington; home missions,
Mrs. r. D. Southworth of Hampton.
\. Y; secretary of young peoples work,
Mrs. F.. r. Norton of Granville. y. y;
secretary Of temperance, Mrs. Sherburne
Of Rutland; secretary of literature, Mrs.
Nv w. Broughton of Poultney; secretary
Of mite boxes, Mrs. Carrie Rogers Of
Granville, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
TRAIN KILLS GIRL,

Rutland, Sept, 29.-Returning from the
home of a friend, Hilbur Pauline Johr-
son, seven-year.od daughter Of Mrs
Fritz S. johnson of Cramton avenue
was instantly killed tonight when she
was struck IN the head with the pilot
of the engine drawing the train from
the north due In this city at clio O'Clock.
The child was walking the track from
the Anderson home on West street. the
body being found about % feet east of
the Temple crossing by Francis L. Cape
less, who was going home from work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
SCOTT.WELCH.

st. Johnsbury, Sept. ga wedding
of much local interest occurred at
high noon to-day in st. Aloysius'
Church when Miss Margaret Helena
Welch, daughter Of William F.. Welch,
became the bride OF John r. Scott.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev Father Joseph w Dwyer and the
church was filled for the occasion
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
RECEIVES GIFT sl.OO.

Brattlcboro, Sept 29-Tho Rev Michael
j, Carmody, who designed Sunday the
pastoratc Of St Michael's Roman Catholic
Church because of i'll health, after n
pastorate of eleven years. was presented
at n reception rendered him this evening
In the rooms Of Leo Council, X. c., with
IA purse of 81 900 The presentation was
made by Martin Austin, Father Carmody
was appointed to the pastoratc eleven
years ago to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
BROWN.SHATTUCK.

Richford. Sept. CA very pretty We'd
ding took place at st. AIMS Episcopal
Church last evening when Helen Mar
garet Shattuck. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs F. X Shattuck. and Donald Rugg
Brown were united in marriage by the
pastor of the church, the Rev. E. b..
Holmes The church was tastefully deco
rated with white and green.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
ALLIES WILL AID SERBIA

viana and NJ. Delcasse, minister OF foreign
affairs to-day discussed the Balkan stua-
ton with the foreign affairs committee of
the Chamber Of Deputies. Although no
official statement was issued it Is under
stood that NJ. Delcasse formally affirmed
the determination of the allies to aid Ser
bia II that State Is attacked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
POLES ENDORSE PRESIDENT

Schenectady. N. Y. Sept. 29-The Pol.
ish National Alliance in It's 2lst biennial
convention here to-day sent a telegram
to President Wilson expressing it's cor
dial greetings and assured him OF its
loyalty to the United States and its
readiness to uphold and protect its prin-
CipleS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
PHYSICIANS MEET.
Franklin County Medical society
Session at st. AIbnns.

ST. Albans. Sept 2).-About II memb"
Of the Franklin County Medica! scci..
attended the scmi-annual meeting hc
at Eagles hall to-day. MornlnE an /
afternoon sessions were hold Tho r''
ports showed the society to DO IN ~
fourishng condition. Dr., d. o, Powe: !
of IIighgate was elected to membe~'siip.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
LEG NEARLY SEVERED.
Dridgewater Man Backs into Circular
Saw with Dreadful Result.

Rutland, Sept 29.-Ralph Sherman. n
former Castleton druggist and a brother
of Mrs. A. Vail Allen of Fair Haven,
lies in a critical condition at the home
of Arthur C. Walker at Brdgewatcr
Corners, the result of an accident a few
days ago. when the mans left leg was
accidentally severed Just below the hip
by a circular saw. Mr., Sherman was
'employed at Mr.. Walkers mill, where
chair stretchers are made
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
lEVEES HAVE 1A0kER
Only Communication with t.itv
Is by Wireless to Steamers
Houses Washed Away and
Roofs Stripped from Hundreds
of Others.

Now Orleans, Sept. 80. via. wireless.
steamships Excelsior and Creole, ~
Mobile.-Five persons are known to
be dead and many injured. and prop
erty loss reaching into the millions
has been caused tonight by the most
severe gulf storm in the history of the
city.
gale with q velocity of Sc miles
and hour swept the city at ocloci.
tonight, demolishing scores Of build
ings, stripping the roofs from hum
dreds of others and strewing the
streets with debris.
Mobile, Ala. Sept. 2s-New Or,eany
and the Mississippi gulf coast tonight
were swept by a tropical hurrican,
that demoralzed communication am
led to fears Of heavy loss of life an.
property. The Mississippi river leveos
below New Orleans have broken.
houses have been washed away. ana
at least two lives have been lost Il.
that section, according to wirols,
late to-day from the Morgan lncr
Creole, upward bound for New Or.
leans.
The business section of Biloxi Miss.
~ Sin ltel VI Ndler, anu l'lVl
service has been abandoned because OF
washouts throughout a large section
about Bay St. Louis.
Last reports coming from New Or
leans before all means Of communication
We're lost said the city was in darkness
because Of the flooding Of electric plante
Wind has driven the water in Lake
| Ponchartrain above the sea wall and
Mlnesburg and other New Orleans su-
burbs along the lake were partially un-
der water. The advlces said automobiles
We're bringing in the Inhabitants of that
section. and that no loss of life had
been reported.
The Creole in a brief message re
ceived here early tonight said she was
encountertng a storm Of such fury that
it was doubtful whether her wireless
apparatus would long remain intact. the
vessel reported sighting two bodies near
the section where the levees had gven
way.
Wireless communication with New Or
leans ceased before noon to-day. and
continued inability to re-establish COM
munication with the powerful J-ntei
Fruit station there led to fears that II
might have suffered some damage from
wind
| The wind reached a velocity of % mics
an hour at New Orleans and Bay st
Louis at six o'clock tonight, accord Ing.
to reports reaching here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
LARGE FRESHMAN CLASS
MARKS 18TH YEAR AT
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

Enrolment of III New Students Likely to Be Con-
siderab1y Increased-Opening Exercises In
clude Address by President Benton on "The
Inspiration of Ideals'--Honor List An
nounced-Changes in Faculty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

A gale with O velocity Of SC miles
and hour swept the city at o'cloci.
tonight demolishing scores of build
ings, stripping the roofs from hum
dreds of others and strewing the
streets with debris.
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Continued Oh page twO)
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aContinued On page four).
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
SlAMDERER OF WILSON
AND BRYAN ELECTED
OF Hypenaaed american from His
Once

! Berlin (via The Hague and Lon
DOM May 12.--United states AM
bassador Gerard ordered the forcible
election from the American Embassy
of Maurice Somborn, European direc-
tor of the National Sweeper Company,
| OF Torrington. Conn, and Marion,
Ind, for abuse against President Will
son and Secretary of state Bryan.
| He has appealed to the German
Government asking that the offender
be expelled.
II won't have anybody insult tho Sec
rotary. whom I represent, In my office. =
Gerard exclaimed. ."tsst ,a,it.f.,t,.e-a.s.se.
The incident became known today.
Som born. who fs naturaifzed German
American, called at the embassy 10 see
Gerard. He told the American envoy
that Secretary of State Bryan had ''ac-
cepted British hrihes"S.. Is.
81 won't get out" somborn retorted.
Il have evidence that Bryan Is bribed."
Gerard repeated his admonition to the
man to leave. and. when he still refus-
ed. called his butler. who finally elected
Sonnbarn forcibly.
II will ask the Germa, government
TO sxpei somborn FOR His repeabed abuse
Of Prssidsnt Wilson and Secretary
Bryan nj his embassy tbs ambassador
f-4<SA Az.SA~saA - w
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
GERMAN LINERS ARE
THOROUGHLY INSPECTED
New York Port Onacials Make Careful
Examination Of Detained Ships
In Harbor.

New York, May 1.-THE cost guard
cutter Calumet and the motor boat
Guide. with seventy customs inspectors
aboard, went This afternoon 10 Ho-
boken and other parts OF the harbor
and searched. in squads. every Ger
man liner detained In these waters.
They spent much more than the usual
time on the Job. Whether or not they
found guns. ammunitions or explosives
may not be known until tomorrow.
1t was said at the Office OF Collector
Malone that the inspection was the
usual monthly one of the neutrality
squad and that il had no significance
otherwise, notwithstanding that It
happened to take ptace At time whom
1SArmany.s relations with the United
States were bit strained. y
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
LEAGUE OF PEACE
IS NOW PROPOSED
All Differences Between Nations
Ideal of World Court Congress.

Cleveland, May IA league OF
peace, comprising the great powers
of the world, with q world court for
Adjudication Of international disputes
and a Cancellation commission for
non tustiiable differences Is the her
culean labor to be done by the World
Court Congress. which began its de-
liberations here today.
These points. together with the pro-
position that there be provision for
''forcible defense for any member of
the league attacked without hearing
! in the universal tribunal were ably ex-
pounded by speakers to abount 5000
persons attending the various meet
ings.
Foremost among tina speakers Of the
day ware former President Taft, john
Hays Hammond. chairman Of the con-
Eresa; former Judge. Alton A. Parker.
and ainbridge Colby. of New York.
Noted statesmen, diplomats. finan-
ciers and scholars are here TO voice
their ideas toward the creation OF the
World Court. the single aim of the
congress. About $50 delegates, most
of them from Cleveland. had register
ed by last night and more than 1000
will be enrolled by noon tomorrow.
The principal session of the congress
was held in Grays Armory at s o'clock.
The opening session OF welcome and
preliminary organization OF the con-
Eress was held this afternoon.
Preceding this there was d luncheon
and reception 1t the Chamber OF Com
merce attended by distinguished Wis
t4orss the deiAEAtea. ana fhA 1,s1sai.-~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
REPORT ERRONEOUS
AS TO RECOVERY OF
VANOERD|lT'S BODY
uwenty-one Additional Bodies Taken
From Water Yesterday--Me0ican
Consul Generals Body Is
4 FOund--Two Tugs at
Cx>w..x~ - n50nsSnr
Scene OF Disaster.

London, May 12.--LAte dispatches
from Queenstown report that twenty
one additional bodies we're brougni
here today and six others ar reported
at Skull on Cape Clear
The body OF Alfred C. Vanderbilt Is
not among those found SO far as can
he learned While rumors are per-
ststent that 1t was washed ashore
representatives OF his family have
been unable to locate II, although they
have an army OF men and feet OF
boats engaged In the search.
seventeen of the bodies were taken
10 Queenstown early in the day and
four arrived late this evening. Among
these last was the body OF Senior r. A.
Padilla. Mexican CONSUL general at
Liverpool; the three were members OF
the crew.
Among the bodies of the women
was one who carried In the pocket OF
her skirt the name TX. Hickson." and
II is undoubtedly thai of : sAfss
kathryn Hickson, of the firm OF Hick-
son a Company. of New York. In
the pocket of a man was found the
name OF James Harrison. and In an
nther a. p. Norris. Mr. Harrison
came from Bridgeport. Conn. Every
efYort Is being made now to find all
hndies. Not only are the tugs Flying
Fox and Storm Cook cruising about
me scene. but patrol boats, as we'll as
! coast guard boats. are constantly en-
rloyed. One OF the bodies today was
identified as that OF Percy Secombe. Of
= rterboro, Ontario. son 81 the late
fsnu<ain C. W. Seconbe, OF the Cunard
T1n& ffia aistar. Eitxsbeth. II still
rsf34 anfnn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
Last Tender of Austria Is Re-
jected and Little Left But to
Fight
New Russian
Ambassador Arrives
Germanic Allies Checked In
Their Vigorous Drive in
Carpathians-French Claim
Advantage at Arras

Rnnaa, AEay f2.-With the re-
lection by Italy of the final offer
of territorial and other conces-
sions on the part of Austria. and
the opening OF Parliament more
than b. week away, II IN believed
here today that the cabinet will
ask King Victor Emmanuel 10
take supreme command OF the
situation and trust 20 his judg-
ment to do what ts best for the
interests Of the country.
The Giornals d'Ialia. the organ OF
Baron Sonnino. the foreign minister,
has an editorial on the actual situa-
ton in Italy which has aroused wide
spread interest. 1t says:
ITALY is determined on the reaiiza-
ton of her national aspirations, cost
what It may. 1t Ia for this reason
that the Government hastened war
preparations which. whom completed.
caused AustrEa to offer compensations.
thus recognizing the claims of italy.
When the A3stro-Italian negotta-
tons were initiated s!gnor Gioutu un-
fortunately hampered their successful
conclusion by his inopportune letter,
affirming that war was unnecessary.
Owing. however. to the Government 4
firmness and determination to resort
10 war, the conversations were re-
sumed Nevertheless. Austria, besides
offering inst, hicient concessions, at
tempted di.a<sry policy, and tried
secretly to conclude n separate peace
with Russia.
Increased Aussrsa's Bid.
The italian Government thereupor
opened negotiations with the Allies,
which Immediately served to increase
Austria's offers During the last
drJi IF fha flo
when those who are advocating neu.
tratity are causing great damage 10
the interest Of tho country ard aiding
lts enemies. the Government relying
on the support of the people. Is de-
ierminsd to expose the intrigues and
plots Intended to favor the Austrians
and Germ ans. Hence IL Will, IL neces-
sary, make an appeal to Parliament.
In the meantime IT will retain power
and honorably defend the country's
Interests"
There WA O. pro-war demonstra-
ton last night In thts city which
the troops called out to maintain or
der were powerless TO precent- Head
ed by a man bearing the Italian flag
an enormous crowd paraded the
streets shouting Down with Aus
trsa"' Down with Giolitti!" "Lons
live Salandral' Long live Sonnino!
The paraders cheered the soldiers
who were finally able to induce the
crowd to dlsperse when the process
sion arrived at the Piazza Colona~
where the Austrian embassy is To-
Gated A militia guard was drawn ur
around the square, isioatsng the en-
bassy building.
The new Russian ambassador. n
Continued on Second Page.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-13
DECLARES GERMANY
WILL NOT YIELD

New York, May f2.-The World
this morning publishes the follow
ing dispatch from Washington:
Germany viii defy the United
States and refuse to discontinue
her present methods of submarine
warfare.
The answer of the Kaiser's Cow
ernmeDt to tho representation be-
ing formulated by President VIII
con was made known tonight. It
viii be polite and suave refusal
TO desfst from that policy which
resulted I'm torpedoing the Gull
fight. flying the American flag,
md sinking the Lusitania, n bel
ligerent merchant ship with scores
of American citizens aboard.
at 10 realized tonight that the
administration must expect to
meet every emergency covered by
the policy OF holding Germany %
strict accountability
THE usual formalities of note
exchanging and representations
must be followed. bot the ultimate
refusal OF Germany to meet the
American demands already Is de-
termined.
Germany viii continue to de-
stroy beitigeFcnt vessels without
warning. IL Americans persist In
travelling under the British,
French or Russian flags they may
be killed.
IAN OFFICIAL of the German en-
bassy tonight said that this il the
German position, and IL will not
he modified or abandoned. He
added that the German foreign Of
isce will politely inform the State
Department that Germany regrets
that Americans have been killed.
bat IL eaRfsee aerrpt tho terms Of
the Washington Government.
1.-THE crisis is not far distant I"