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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Twenty thousand German prisoners
and dead and wounded on both sides in
number of which as yet there is no
estimate. is the toll taken in the first
two days drive of tho Anglo French
forces who have begun a great offensive
movement against the German en-
trenchments along the line in the west
ern war zone which extends from the
North sea to the Swiss frontier.
Two distinctive operations are under
way. one to the north of Arras and the
other in the Champagne region, while
there has been an incessant lombard
ment along almost the entire front
Both British and French have been
successful, carrying trenches extending
over a distance of 20 miles and a depth
varying up to two and n half miles and
1t is officially reported both from Paris
and London that the advance Is still
being continued. the ground gained
having in a large measure been held
and consolidated. The Berlin war Of
flee admits the retirement of the Ger
man forces at various points. but
minimizes the result of the engage
ments.
French armies have taken several large
''nibbles' out Of the German lines be-
tween Verdun and the Belgian coast.
capturing. in the process. trenches along
a front OF about 20 miles and just under
1900 prisoners, eight guns and num-
Der of machine guns.
At the same time British warships
and French and Belgian batteries heav-
lily bombarded the German positions on
the coast between Zeebrugge and Nieu-
port
The offensive which resulted in the
French and British victories began Sat
urday morning. For several weeks there
had been an almost incessant bombar d-
ment with big guns which late last week
Increased in intensity
FRENCH HAVE THE GLORY
The French who have the most i'm
portant gain to their credit. made their
chief onset against the German lines
around Perthes, Beauzjour and Suippes
In Champagne, where. in December they
gained considerable ground Saturday s
attack, however, backed by a tremendous
artillery fire, gave them possession of
more territory than they had retaken
iIoHi tHe beIfudIS Si1lNe tHe ldtttI uuk
themselves in after the battle of the
Marine.
According to the French account the
Germans were driven out of their
trenches over front of IL miles. vary
ing in depth from two-thirds of n mile
to two and a half miles.
The French in this Engagement cap
tured 1900 prisoners. Apparently the
advantage Is being pressed still further,
as the French communication makes
only the briefest mention of the opera
ton.
The importance of this gain lies in the
fact that every yard OF ground taken in
this region weakens the German posi-
ton around Verdun, from which the
Germans might be compelled to retire
should the French succeed In making
any further advance. The French also
have regained the cemetery of Souchez
and trenches east Of the Labyrinth"
In the Arras district, which was the
scene of much heavy fighting earlier in
the year, There the Germans had built
what they considered almost impreg-
nable Notifications.
This attack was made in cooperation
with the British, who attacked on either
side of La Bassee canal. The attack to
the south of the canal was, Field Mar
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
CJTUOLAX
CitrOlax
CT r r OIL A X

BEST thing for constipation. sour Ktr,n-
ach. lazy liver and sluggish bowslA
Stops a sick headsche almost at once
Gives a most thorough and satisfactory
flushing pain. no nausea ka.?x
your system clcansed. sweet aud who.e-
some. Ask for Cltrolax. J. W. OSul,t
van.-adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
PROGRESSIVES STILL IN.
Straight Ticket Next Year Decided
Upon at New York Conference.

New York, Sept. 23.-After an all
day conference of progressive leaders
from 10 States at the party's head
quarters here to-day. Victor Murdoch,
chairman Of tho national committee
said: I'VE are going to run n straight
progressive ticket next year. That was
the wish OF every man here to-day
and is the prevailing sentiment among
other leaders in the West with whom
l have talked recently"
George W. Perkins said after the
conference that there was no discus
sion of candidates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
PRINCETON FRESHMAN DIES.

Princeton. ~. j.. Sept 3t.-lieaYt
failure superinduced by participation
in the annualsclass rush at Princeton
to-day caused the death OF Stockton
Wells. IA freshman from Madison. r. J.
Physicians worked for an hour ana
three quarters In an effort to restors
consciousness before pronourcing hira
dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
SAW CUT OFF HIS NOSE.
Owner. william Dwyer. Picked Tn
Severed Organ and Waited for Holm.

Rutland, Sept. GA saw, falling from
n 15-foot scaffolding to-day cut off the
nose OF william Dwyer OF West Rutland,
who was working as a plumber at tho
house OF william Gillian. GA River street
He had Just finished connecting an cave
spout when fellow workman asked him
II he did not smell smoke coming from
inside the structure
Dryer, who was moving a ladder.
raised his head. AS he did 60 the lad.
der dislodged n saw on the scaffoldinu
and the jagged blade struck him across
the face. severing his nose. The tin of
the severed organ flew into n barrel
OF shingle nails Dwyer calmly picked
up his nose and waited until the arrival
of Dr. l.. A, Heidel who, by means of
many stitches. tried to return the nose
to its place. 1t Is doubtful IL the opera.
ton will prove successful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Unless Sweden Is willing to make con-
cession to Great Britain to allow certain
shipments to pass through to Russia,
there will be a continued embargo. policy
now taking form OF Withholding coal,
which Sweden needs badly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
MATCHES THE FITTINGS.

How In the world did Blanche come
to marry man over seventy"
"she says he harmonizes so well with
the antique furniture her mother left
er."--Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
10000 German Prisoners, Eight Guns
and Number of Machine Pieces
Taken During Battle.
BELGIAN COAST
ALSO BOMBARDED

Long Heralded Attack on Western Front Has
Apparently Begun-Teutons' Line Is Pene-
trated at Depths Varying from Two-Thirds
to Two and Half Miles-Most Important
Gains Are Made by French Troops.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Turkish war minister is said to have de.
clared that Turkey now has an army Of
more than 2,00oOD.
Switzerland's expenses for mobilization
up to September amounted to on.
Bulgarian army numbers 100000. and Is
especially strong In artillery.
Less than half Of Boston Symphony
Orchestra concerts this season will be In
Boston. Between 50 and 60 concerts will
be given In other cities. as far away as
Omaha.
Viscount Bryce OF England claims Turks
In attacks upon Armeiians drowned TO-
200 In the sea at Trebizond.
Among the officers OF the italian troops
forming part OF tho British expeditionary
forces are three native princes, each of
whom has a fortune exceeding soO. 900, 600 =
600.
Farming has become popular. During
the last 10 years the number of students
taking the full four.year course in agri.
culture In American agriculture colleges
has increased from about 1900 to $780, or
500 per cent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

1t is estimated that 5000 Americans are
serving In armies of allies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Not quality economy. for that is not
economy at ALL but price economy.-tha.
Is possible to all students Of the ada"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Turkish war minister Is said to have de-
clared that Turkey now has an army OF
more than 100000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Switzerland's expenses for mobilization
up to September amounted to $2s 900 0oO,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30


a and on BIO in
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Bulgarian army numbers 100000. and Is
especially strong In artillery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-30

Viscount Bryce OF England claims Turks
In attacks upon ArmeS1ians drowned TO-
200 In the sea at Trebizond.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
PASTOR DERIDES BRYAN PEACE
Or. Moore Thinks II Il Right 10
Fight mt Times.

The Rev. DIR. Addison Moore. for
merly leader OF the young mems Bible
class of the Fifth Avenue Baptist
Church. OF which John ID. Rockefeller is
vice-president. occupied the pulpit of the
Church OF the Messiah. Park avenue and
Thirty-fourth street. yesterday morning
In the absence OF the Rev, John Haynes
Holmes. DIR. Moore. who IL now the
pastor of All Souls Church in Science
tady. n. v, preached on the subject
when II Ia Right to Fight"
at il wrong to fight for revenge said
DIR. Moore, and all Europe Is suffering
IN proof of that fact. II is wrong to
fight for nationalism, which fosters a
sense of unfairness to other nations. but
II is entirely right to fight to secure such
human values as life, liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness.
MIR. Bryan denied this when he re-
signed his portfolio, to the embarrass-
ment Of the Administration He de-
clared that nothing is worth fighting for.
and he has many who agree with him.
''Is it ever right to fight? II no value
II attached to wife and child, IL no value
Is attached to security from tyranny,
then Bryan Is right. In that case
whether one fights or runs away is a
matter of Indifference.
"There can be no higher horoism than
to die fighting for the security of mon
from oppression"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
GER MAN ONSLAUGHT
IN ARG0NNE FUTILE
French Drive the Invaders
From Trenches After short
Occupation.
FIERCE FIGHT IN VOSGES
Special Cob'e Despdfch 10 Tus Srx

$50.
'Peo'"' '"oe Despd'ch 10 Tue SrN.
PARIS. u S.-The German forces In
the Argonnc attacked with erco, vigor
lac, ,,,,, ,,, .. A. Is. =,
=. ,' wv '''"'" '"N"
IN 'ne western portion OF tho forest north
OF Fontaine Houyettc. They were
driven from thor co,,u.,cd ,r,ncb,s
o.. - -
'eis Sooh' ho"c'er' managing 10 retain
only a listening post. At La File Mortc
they were more successful, SELLING n
considerable length OF trenches, but in
the end being able to hold only thirty
meters,
tne NosRes' "here inc Germans
".a.".u s.s'erunE win extreme Vlo-
M !, rrehcn troops were VICTORIOUS.
me ioIlowihg comnuniiuc was issued
'"'s afternoon
In Artois there were the usual hand
grenade combats around Souchez.
IN the rgonn at The close OF The
DAY OK august the Germans sue
ceeued IN penetrating one or our pro-
Ject'ns WORKS IN the western portion
o, tne FOREST north OF Fontaihe
r,ouyet.e. lney were driven "a by
.oun.eI ",'ack anu were unhpIc 10
n'a,n.aih wy oI the conquered ground
,...p' nS,en'"s post w i.on' u our
a,,aI ,ne 'ue", u, ''rm,t
No. p''.'.ns az Ia rane
,~,mojio,o," IL, - u.' vas
rron, 81 ,hi-,r w" 'N'''' V" "
In ,ho &c., ~ ,.
,o.,a-J., arar -. ."N
,,ioiont rr.,, ,,a. - 1870.
our nos,,,on. on iJrsa "a sobra,,N
mao,noia naaLs "a o
a]ra,ing tbe tue hoi.b,s rha ,ssan-
ants were compIeteiv ren,,sed an1
suffered heavy ,osa.s IN. ,r ,nr
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
MEETS W AIRSHIPS
AND W SUBMARINES
American Skipper on Same
Day Escaped Running Into
German Mine.

BALTIMORE. Aug. s.-Two German
submarines. a German aeroplane and a
Zeppelin airship were sighted within
t~wenty-four hours by Capt. Martin Matt
son of the southern Pacific Line steam
ship Elmar, while en- route from Gal
weston TO Bremen with n cargo of cot
ton. The Elmar dropped anchor here
phia, Boston and New York.
I'VE were en- route TO Germany with
a cargo OF cotton" said the captain.
land were approaching the war zone
when ! instructed the Officers to look
out for mines. l was seated at break
fast when the mate came into the ga
loon and reported that there was a mine
directly ahead of the vessel. The Wheel
was thrown hard to port and We veered
cut of danger.
Later We sighted two submarines,
but rothing untoward happened and We
continued on. As We neared the ccas;
of Germany m aeroplanc dar'ed GU
from the hills and. soaring up in the air.
made straight for US. The airman cir
Cled around our vessel and then. appar-
emily making sure that IL was q neutral
ship, turned and sailed shoreward. Then
we saw a Zeppelin sailing along evenly
and smoothly.
I'VE stopped at Bremerhaven. whore
our cargo was placed ashore. ON the
return trip We saw neither submarines,
mines nor aeroplanes.'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
B@ATTENBERG KEPT
FLEET Modified
Prince, Not Churchill, Gave
the Famous Order to
British Navy.
ADMITS IT IN ARTICLE

Special Cable Despatch TO TINS SrN.
LONDON. Aug. S.--Much interest has
been aroused by the confirmation from
Prince Louis of B~attenberg that It was he
aud not Winston Spencer Churchill who
issued the famous order to mobilize the
fleet at the beginning Of the war.
From the outset Mr.. Churchill, then
First Lord of the Admiralty, has re-
ceived the highest praise for his fore
sight in having the British fleet
modified at the critical moment. Some
time ago. however. +. r. Jane. a well
known naval expert, publicly
that Prince Louis of Battenberg de-
serves this credit. II will he recalled
that shortly after the war began Prince
Louis of B~attenberg resigned as First
Sea Lord because Of bitter criticism d.
rcctcd against him. based chiefly on the
fact OF his German descent.
And now comes the article by the
Prince himself In the Standard finally
clearing the matter up and making II
plain that 1t was he and not Mr..
Churchill who ordered the mobilization
of the fleet.
when t. war came says Mr.. Jane.
THE British navy was ready and wait
ing. This fact liz generally put down to
Mr.. Churchill. We have all read II In
the press and we have all believed II.
But 1t was the First Sea Lord of those
days, Prince Louis Of B~attenberg, who
kept the fleet together. He II was who
saved us from the horrors of Belgium"
The confirmation Of Mr.. James asser-
ton as 1t appears above Prince Louis's
signature In the STANDARD is 1T Is quite
IL. that 1t was your humble servant
and not Mr.. Churchill. who was spend
ing the week end at Cromer with his
wife. II was | who ordered all ships
to stand fast instead OF dcmobilizlng as
ordered"
1t is recalled III Mr.. Churchill him
self admitted this fact when he wrote
Prince Louis after his retirement.
The first step which secured the
timely concentration OF the fleet was
taken by you said Mr.. Churchill at
Sir q. $. Robertson. NJ. /. explains
why Prince Louis did not let the world
know before the great service he had
performed for his country by keeping
the fleet modified. He says that Prince
Louis seemed to think that IL the facts
were published some sort OF injury to
the national interests might result.
II il generally agreed that the action
of Prince Louis saved England from
invasion at the outbreak of the war.
Mr.. Jane says that 100000 German
troops were actually embarked and were
on their way to the east coast when the
unexpected preparedness OF the British
feet made them turn back.
An effort TO find Mr.. Churchill. that
he might confirm the claim Of Prince
Louis. has developed the fact hat he
IL busy painting in "A little farm house
which he has taken in Lancaster. His
duties as Chancellor OF the Duchy OF
Lancaster evidently leave him plenty Of
spare time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
NEW SPIRIT IN RUSSIA.
Barriers between People and Cow
Broken own

Special Cdbic Despatch 10 TIE SrS,
LONDON. Aug. S.-Dr. f J. Dillon. spe-
cial correspondent OF the Times, tele-
graphins to hts paper from Varese. re-
vca!s the present outlook for Russia In
the light of letters he has received from
Russian Statesmen and others since the
evacuation Of Warsaw was determined
upon. He says the letters all breathe a
heartening spirit. and continues
The check to the Slav arms has been
transformed into a stimulus to more
vigorous efforts. has raised the political
temperature many degrees and has
reused the most torpid elements of the
empire. Such a revival has not been
witnessed since the Napoleonic in
yasion."
DIR. Dillon quotes a Russian. states
man as writing to him that II is hardly
TOO much to affirm that the barriers
that heretofore sundered the people and
TIL Government have been permanently
destroyed, and that the Russian nation
henceforth takes its place among the
free peoples of the world. The corre-
spondent is convinced that this is 40
n that the Gov, rnment can never IN
the future dispense with the c%ollabora-
ton and sanction of the people.
He Is convinced also that Russia will
make good her promise to the Poles
and that she may be trusted implicitly
not to seek a sepa peace.
DR.. Dillon's correspondents, while
gratefully acknowledging the services
OF france and England. say they must
henceforth bear the heavier share of
the common burden.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
FIGHT ON BOAT: ONE browns,
Woman Falls OverbOa rd and BABY
Is Born During Row.

An outing Of 1900 members and
friends OF the Newark Aeris Of Eagles
on the steamer Isabella and the barge
Empire. which she towed yesterday. de-
veloped Into a free for all fight Over the
war between Italians and Germans
armed with beer bottles, glasse, and
am stools. While the fight was 'u tui.
swing one man John Jenkins o' Newark
was knocked overheard with a bottle
and drowned, a woman who also fel.
overheard was rescued and another
woman excursionist gave birth 20 a
child.
The outing was peaceful after 'Ne
boats left Newark-peaCetul uut.i 'he
war discussion began and grew y.o,e"t
when some one struck some one Else
with a camp stool. Then all ha,ds on
both excursion boats Joined H.. ,'Haits
bottles, glasses, missiles of any dcs"ri3-
ton handy swung hard and fast
The lsabc!la's captain tried ~ pa ~
his passengers, hut was driven O. tie
pilot house, Nearing HastnEs-or-iiI5-
son he blew the ships whlstie 10Y d "
but the police there would not 10y t".
land his turbulent excurs'ou|s's. So "a
turned the Isabella's prov out .n'o ne
stream again. Then the hab- vas .N
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
RUBBISH FOR SHELLS.
Tra weller says T~housands of Ann
munition Eases Contained Junk.

Special cable DespateA to THs srS.
LoSpoS. Aug. s.-The Daily Mail
quotes a traveller who has just returned
from n trip through Russia and the
Scandinavian countries as saying that
he was greatly surprised TO md one OF
the Russian hospitals occupied by women
soldiers wearing military uniforms. He
say these women had not been enrolled
In the fighting regiments. but had been
serving in tho transportation corps and
In The commiseary. They had been UNI
der fire during the recent Russian re-
treats.
The MdiPs informant was not able to
learn details about the Russian casual
ties. but quotes Russian officers as as
sorting that the Cars armies were ter
ribly handicapped. Thousands Of cases
OF ammunition when opened at the front
were found to contain rubbish, he de-
clares. This il attributed to the activity
OF German agents in the Russian NUM-
ton factories.
The revulsion OF the feeling in Sweden
since last January. when everybody was
pro-Germau. the NaiPs informant as
cribes mainly to the sinking of the Lust
tania.
sven Hedin. the noted Swedish ex-
plorer and author. Is declared to be un-
populsr AtgtJFc of his pro-German prop
ag7ufJ lIu s reported to have made
E.su.OU. ,. zig autumn tour win the
Ge.u.I .rutr.. The Swedish people,
or"o.J.U- 'o fire interview in the Mail,
rggard hm s@ a German agent. paid
D. rho CONAN Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
TURKS ADMIT REPULSE.
Line ON GallipOli Peninsula Peue.
trated by Allies.

BERLIN. via London. Aug. s.-Ths
Turkish War ONCE issued the followlnr
statement at Constantinople to-day:
Yesterday evening on the Darda-
nelles front. In the region OF Az
Burnu. our left wing captured some
trenches from the enemy by a sur
prise attack n prevented him from
bringing UP reenforcements.
In the afternoon the enemy, after
long and violent artillery preparation
IRON land and sea. advanced and made
n number OF attacks against the
trenches on u left wing. penetrating
a portion Of them. Toward evening
we fecaptured the greater part Of the
lest ground and hindered the enemy
by our Are from constructing trenches
In the positions he still occupied.
on the same day. near Sedd-el-
Bahr. We %rcpulsed the enemy. who at
tackled our trenches on our right wing
south OF S~aghadere after long prepara-
ton by artillery and infantry fire.
We also stopped a second attack.
Part OF our foremost trenches were
situated for a certain time between
our firing line and that OF the enemy
by strong attacks In the evening we
r~econquered the positions held by the
enemy
In the Caucasus We continue n Wig
orous pursuit of the enemy on our
right wing. The enemy his
positions near Alashgerd and retreated
to Kussedigte.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
HEARS LINER DODCED
SUBMARINE OFF MAINE
DIR. Bissell Tells Of Scare On
Lapland-Dcnies War sur.
geOns Kill Wounded.

A rumor that spread over the White
Star liner Lapland. in yesterday from
Liverpool, had her making a zsz,r
course to avoid a German submarine
said to have n base close to the Maine
coast. Or. J. Il. Bissell heard this re.
port and repeated II 10 the shp news
men who boarded the liner at Quaran.
tine. Capt. Bradshaw said there was
nothing in IT. 1t is rare to ind nobody
aboard a British liner arriving here or
on the other side who does hot fancy re
sees a submarine or finds his ship GU.
ting queer nautical capers.
Or. Bissell has neen demonstrates
In the hospitals or the grounds " the
William Waldorf Aston estate at Give.
den on the Thames he value of raa.pm
In the sterilization Of deep seated
wounds. lie salt 1t was not true. "A
reported. that surgeons AT the front mad
given morphine to soldiers, murta,.y
wounded by bayonet thruets IN tn, alb.
domen or thofax, TO Kill them. II took
four soldiers to remove one wounded
man from the field and when IL WAS seen
that the wounds were mortal hypn.
derinic injections Of morphine wcre aI.
mlnistcred merely to ease the pam Of
the sufferers so that they might die
peacefully there was never enough
given to kill.
Dr. B.ssell said there appeared 10 be
more wounded Canadians than English.
men. and that the Canadians took fuHrA
kindly 70 surgical Innovations tiar the
English. Enlistment in England was
SLOW and conscription doubtless Would
b necessary, he said.
W. A. Anderson, q well TO do Eng'ishw,7
who has been many years a r~csil,i. @,
Vancouver. who arri"ed ~ tho L4p'lt1
held IN because he was crippled uv
~sciatlca and walked with a crtuur uA
was detained aboard the ship i, NJ,
cabin and will he taken 20 Ellis Island
There he will he formally Inspected s-i
investigated and doubtless Will 10 A..
lowed to go on his way. Crippled aliens
are deharred automaticslly, even though
they be rich.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-09
OKUMA REMAINS PREMIER.
Yields to EmpcrOr's Request and
Withdraw Resignation.

TOXIC. Aug Sat the urgent request
Of the Emperor, the japanese Premier
and Minister OF Foreign Affairs, Count
Okuma, who "A week ago, with all his
Cabinet. rendered his resignation, has
decided to remain in office, He has
chosen the following Cabinet.
Finance, Tokitoshi Taketomi Marine.
Nice-Admiral Tomosaburd kato War.
Lieut.-Gcn. lchinosuke Okla Justice.
Yuklo Oaaki; Communications, Kat
Sundo Minoura or Niscount Masakata
Sengoku Commerce II Agriculture,
HiTonaka kono Education, $. Takata
Interior. Kitokuro lchiki.
\ permanent Minister will be selected
for the Foreign Office. Count Okuma Is
to hold the post temporarily. Count
Okuina aNreed to the Empcror's request
Oh the condition that he select his own
Cabinet.