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through the State, we're guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. C. Herrick yesterday Mr.. Fan
cher was formerly an officer In the state
Industrial school. The condition or
George r. Stone remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana r. Woodman ana
children. who have been spending their
vacation with his parents. have returned
to Brooklyn, N. Y.--Eli Noiseux liz suffer-
ing from a slight shock of paralysis. go
Mrs. Henry Gowett, daughters, Eunice
and Stella, visited her aunt Miss Della
Young, at the Fanny Allen hospital WI
nooski, yesterday. -Robert, son or MI
and Mrs Arthur Dugan. was taken Tues
day to the Mary Fletcher hospital. Bur
lington. where he underwent an opera
tion for the removal Of adenoids -Ansel
Godette has returned from visit to MS
brother, Edward Godette. OF HYDE ParK
and to friends in Morrisvile. Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Reynolds and Miss Jessie
Nalna, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. John W. Ryan, have returned to
Canton, y. "a. II. Godette has re-
turned from visit to his son, Henry. OF
Bristol
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UNDERHILL.

Mrs Emma Kirby, who has been a; the
Mary Fletcher hospital, returned home
Sunday.-The Misses Sadie, Anna and
Helena Fitzsimond7 have gone to Cliff
Haven, y. y, for the summer.--Miss
Edith Gates Of Franklin IS the guest of
hey cousin. Miss Margery Hayden, this
Week.-AIr. and Mrs p 5 Scr.bner were
over-SundaY visitors at H. h. Howard .
camp I'm South Hero.-Miss Hazel Knight
has returned home after spending sew
eral davs In burlington visiting friends
Miss Eva Terrl' has returned from
camp at South liero.--The Ladies' Aid
Will serve ice cream on the park Satur-
day afternoon and evening.-W. r Al.
tee Of A!iddlebUry is spending a few daya
at G. @. curtis s.-Mrs q. F.. story who
has been the guest of her sister. Mrs.
T. II. Brown. has returned to her home
in Amherst. Mass.
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MONKTON

The Misses Ines. and Ruth Wissell of
Plattsburgh, y. y, who have been the
guests of Miss Myrtle Mech last week,
returned home Tuesday. Kenneth Gee is
visiting his cousin, Randall Brown. in
Bristol this Week.-Mrs. Bertha Stlson Of
Proctor. who has been the guest Of her
aunt. Mrs. Della Davis. has gone to Long
Point TO pass the remainder of her Naca-
tion before returning to her school work
at Barre. Several from her" were visitors
in Bristol Monday. William Lnnning or
New York, who has been the guest of the
Rev and Mrs. F. f.. Taussig. returned
home Saturdav.--W. g. Donehue and
family attended the funeral of his father
Tuesday at Essex Junction.-B. c.
Lawrence and family of Massachusetts
are passing their vacation at their home
farm here.--Mrs. l.. T.. Mech is now
able to he about tho house
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STARKSBORO.

Miss Juanita Ross Is visiting her
grandparents in Middebury. The Hill
family reunion will be held August II
in George O'Bryan's grove the weather
being favorable. II not. they will 20
to the town hali.-rhere will be no SER
vices in the Baptist Church Sunday. The
new pastor is expected to preach Au-
gust l5.-The Rev. r. ] Turnbull preach
ed in Groton. Mass. again last Sunday.
Mrs r. ]. Turnbuli and children WIS.,
tied the Rev. Mr.. Danse and family in
Lincoln over Sunday Mr.. c. r. Lath-
rop is i'll with the measles. Mr. and Mrs.
Floyd Smith and Mr.. and Mrs F C..
Mrs, Smith remaining for a visit. Miss
Nina Smith, who had been there since
her school closed In Burlington. returned
home with them.-Miss Sumner Of Fox
boro, Mass Is spending few weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Maude Wade
Mrs. Norton OF burlington is visiting al
d)r Wades' Mrs. Louise Wells from
Montague City. Mass, is the guest of
her cousin, Mrs. Noble wyman Mr. De-
Viver Of New York City is at f. r. wy.
mans
Howard Fowler and family of East
Bethel spent Sunday at l.. @. Ferguson's
They made the trip by automobile, and
Miss Edith Fowler returned home with
them.-Mrs. Carlinda Clifford has re-
turned home after an extended stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Sargent In
Bristol.-Mrs. Pendegast and chauffeur,
James Bonner. who have heen boa rdns
at A. l.. Whites this month return TO
their homo In Boston this week-Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Clifford OF Framinghan.
Mass. were guests ut e. r. Clifford's
TUESDAY and WednesdRy,-M Ernest
Stokes of Bristol. who until recently lived
in this town. died Sunday. She had long
been sufferer from tuberculosis Sh,
leaves husband and -four small chill
dren The funeral was held at tine homo
Tuesday with interment AT Mason Hill
Mrs b ]. Eddv Is somewhat hettnr
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SHOREHAM.

X ". Merritt who had been An in
valid for some time died Sunday morn
ing-W. J Anderson of Mt Eiermon,
Mass, was with his mother, Mrs VII
liam Anderson, for the weekend. Miss
Nellie Nottingham Is visiting her sister,
Mrs. II. W. Jones. in Mddlehury.-M
Lillian Cole of Middebury is a guest OF
Mrs. Harriet Turrill-Miss Ursula
I.avery' Of New Haven, Conn. is visiting
her aunt. Mrs NJ. T. Cook.-Nss Margery
Moore Of Westheld. Mass, is visiting
at her uncle's. b. W. Hall.-Mrs. ". J.
Anderson and son. George. Of MI Her
mon. Mass, visited at Mrs. william
Anderson's the first Of the Week.-Mrs.
Anna Meehen Of the telephone exchange
visited Mrs. w. II. stokes In Middlebury
for the week end.
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HAPPENINGS IN w.;
NEWS BY COUNTIES
ADDISON COUNTY
MIDDLEBURY.

Deputy Sheriff y. j. Sanford received a
telegram Saturday noon from Keene,
y. H., informing him that a Chevrolet
automobile answering the description of
the one stolen from the W, II. Stokes e.
CO. garage on WASHINGTON street early
Friday morning had been seen in that
section and that it was headed for VIM
chcndon, Mass Officers in that vicinity
were notified and it is expected that the
thieves will soon be rounded up.-Mr and
Mrs. Damon Champagne and Arthur
Goodro have returned from a ten days
automobile trip through New Hampshire
and Massa chusetts. MIR and Mrs Theo-
dore Duckctt and two children have re-
turned from two weeks visit to her
parents In Hardwick w. L. Clement OF
this village has purchased of Mr.. and
Mrs. T.. @. Evans their property on st.
Paul street, Burlington. formerly oc-
cupled by the Hygiene MIX company
Miss Della Soclcy of Rutland is in town
on n two weeks vacation and Mrs
L. G. Gray and Miss Frances Gray and
NJ. H. Gray, who have been spending
few weeks in town, have returned to
Middletown Sprngs.--Mr. and Mrs. f. w.
Nichols, who have been In town for
week TO visit their son, Bernard Nichols
have returned to Brattlehoro.-The Rev
q. 4. Houghton and family of Bakers
field are in town spending few weeks
AZ the home Of Mrs. Ioughton's parents,
Mr. and Mrs Walter billings. Mrs. Law
renee has returned from Lincoln where
she has been for n few months at the
home Of her BROTHER. Mr. liiil, and has
opened her house in the Murray block
AR and Mrs +. l.. Edredgc have gone
70 Rutland for a few daYs.-Mrs. nate
Hurt of Virginia. a former well known
resident of this village, is here for rev
days and is stopping at the Middleoury
Inn.--The Misses Rooney of Albany.
y. Y, are at the Sargent for ten days
Miss May Ryan. who has been al the
home of Or and Mrs. T. J.. DoreN Tor
2 week has returned 10 burlington DR.
F. II. Baxter and cousin, Miss Ainsworth'
Of HYDE Park are in town.-James NaI-
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WILLISTON.

Mr. and Mrs. Thompson of Essex CEN
ter were here last week t. look over their
tenement house recently struck by light
ming Clark Wood. who has been at his
sisters the past few weeks in Essex
Center. has returned to his home.-Miss
Josie Bernhard went to Concord, y. II.
last week to visit her brother for a. few
weeks Mr.. Teuchett and son of Bur
lingtou We're home Sundav.-Henry Il
Barnes ana daughter, Blanche. of St
Adams. spent few DAYS last week with
their aunt, Mrs. Frank Goodrich, also
calling on their uncle. James H. Bryant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fisk have gone
TO North Williston. where Mr.. Fisk is
station agent. and will commence his
work immediately.-Mrs Carrie Loggens
went to Benson last week to he the guest
of her son, oscar, for n month or two.
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TOWNSVILLE.

Mrs Fay Of ESSEX Junction is visiting
her sister. Mrs G. +. Hapgood. Miss
Florence colby is visiting at r. II. Chess
more 's-Mr. and Mrs Rustin returned
to Burlington Saturday after spending
part of their vacation at G. w. Palmer's.
Miss Irene Whalen has returned to
Manchester. y. H.-Mss Helen Nash Of
the telephone exchange Is having a vaca-
ton.-EdWard Crandall has opened n
garage at Richmond-Mrs. Mary PeaSe
has gone to Barre TO visit her daughter
DR.. and Mrs. stevens also Or. and Mrs
Leach Of Hyde Park, were IN town Sat
urday night for a short time,-AIss Sarah
Whitcomb returned from Pittsford Sat-
urdaV
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BRISTOL.

Ralph ". Hedges of Mortified has
been engaged as principal of Bristol high
school. Mr. Hedges is n graduate OF Mid
dlebury College and for the past two
years has been connected with boys
school in Texas.
Mrs Julia Pelton of Hinesburg is
guest Of Miss Helen Weller.-Miss Grace
Pollard is a guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs Il. W. Pollard Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dana of Rutland are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. George Downey.-Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Morgan of Burlington were over
Sunday guests Of Mr. and Mrs. w. j.
Gaudet-The Barre Athletic club beat
Bristol at Barre Saturday. Z to O.
Richmond plays Bristol at Athletic field
Wednesday aftemoon.-Ma the
young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Jacobs. was operated upon Saturday,
Miss Helen Kilbourn of Burlington was
at home over Sunday.-.Mr. and Mrs.
Wesley Varney and Mrs. Mary Pecuc
and child of r'crrisburg attended the
Baptist Church Sandwiches Thomas
SpragUc and two sons returned sunday
| from two weeks visit with relatives
in Addson-A w Griswold of East
1Iaven. Conn, IS a guest of George
Levarn are parents Of "A son, born Sun
day morning Weston Trudo has bought
the restaurant of Frank Jimmo.-Mr
! and Mrs. Charles Clark and DIN Atkins
and family were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
| T.. j. Clark MondaY.-Gcorge Jimmo of
| Burlington was at home over Sunday
| Wiley Wheeler and family of New Haven
visited at J. G.. Pages Monday
| 4
of Montville, Conn. arrived Tuesday and
will be guests of Mr.. and Mrs. f. r.
Dickerman until their goods come. Mr.
! Chappell is the new pastor Of the First
Methodist Church.-Mr. and Mrs Walter
Colby were guests of Mr. and Mrs b.
j. Clark Monday.-Mrs. Halsey Bristol
and daughter. Vera. are visiting rela-
tives in Vergennes.-Th Rev Phillip d.
Strong, d. D.. Of plainfeld, y. j.. is
visiting old friends here. DR.. Strong was
former pastor of the local Baptist
Church.-Miss Vira Purinton of Burlng-
ton is visiting her grandpa rents, the Rev
and Mrs. Edwin Meader The Rev W
| +. Sturtevant and family and MIS-. G. c.
Currier and children have returned from
camp at Cedar Point-Miss Theodore
lockwood Of Burlington is a guest OF
her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Iandon, and other relatives-The Won
ans Home and Foreign Missionary So
Cietv of the Methodist Church will NEE,
with Mrs. F. n. Hill Friday afternoon
Mrs. r. f. Wallace and Mrs Della
Ferguson went to Waterbury Tuesday
Mrs Ferguson has gone there TO reside
Miss Mac Vincent went Wednesday tc
a hospital in Burlington for an opera.
ton for appendicitis
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Saturday.-The annual union Sunday
school excursion will be held Wednesday,
August 4, on the steamer Ticonderoga. 3,
which will leave Basin Harbor at G25
a. m. and will touch at Burlington and
Pattsburg for excursionists.--E. H. Davis
left Sunday for Worcester Mass. and
was accompanied by Harry Moulton, who
has been at the Davis home for a few
days.-E f.. Trask, who has spent sew
eral weeks in town, left Sunday for his
home In Worcester. Mass DR. B D.
Adams and Miss Mabel Southwick OF
Burlington were in town Sunday.-A pleas
ing entertainment was given in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Tuesday evening
by the Sinner Sisters of Castleton, y. Y,
and Miss Goodman of East Greenbush,
y. Y, Supper was served Immediately
after in the church parlors.-AIiss Seeney
Of Schenectady. y. v, Is spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Newell
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COLCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs +. NJ Turner and the
Misses Edre and Anna Turner Of war
rem were guests Of Harry Bovce Sunday
Mrs. l.. 5. Wright and daughter. Doris
hav" returned from the Island Tho
Kings Daughters will serve a dinner at
IN" Parish house FridaN-Dr Barnes of
burlington, who is spending the summer
at W. H. Houghtons, will preach in the
Congregational Church Sunday-Mr and
Mrs. G. f.. Foss and daughter. Alelta. Of
Fairfax spent the Weekend with Mr. and
Mrs- Ely Marvin
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GRANVILLE.

Mary Childs is in Boston and vicinity
for few weeks.-Mr. and Mrs Alton
Briggs of Randolph are at his sisters,
Mrs. D. n. Rice--Mrs Leroy Royce and
little Hazen are in Montpeler.-The Rev
Mr. Sharpe will speak at the Methodist
Episcopal Church Sunday. He was a
former pastor here.-Adolph Farr of
lStoneham. Mass Is town.--Mrs J. r.
Ninton IL entertaining her mother and
sister for few weeks-Mrs Drake has
returned from New Haven
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CH|T7ENDEN COUNTY
WINOOSKI.

Hotel Brunswick was raided Saturday
night about nine o'clock on warrant
charging the proprietor, j. b, Lavely,
with keeping and operating a gambling
Joint The raid was made by Chief
Barber and Officers St. Amour and
Horton. When they entered they found
two tables busy and about 20 in the
room, whose names We're taken. The
cards and chips We're seized.
j. r. I.avalley pleaded guilty in munich
pal court Monday to maintaining a
gambling place at Hotel Brunswick and
was fined $50 and costs of s., which
amount he paid.
Miss Alice NJ :. Kenney Of - East Alien
street, Wnooski has resigned her posi-
ton in the public schools of Northamn-
ton. Mass. to accept a more lucrative po-
sition in the public schools of Maiden.
Mass.
Miss Anna Chastenay. daughter o.,
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chasteuay, and
Ernest w Brown of South Burlington
We're married at st. Francis Navier
Church Tuesday morning, the cere-
money being performed by the Rev.
Emile Parizeau, cousin of the bride.
who also celebrated the nuDtial mass.
The services were largely attended by
relatives and friends of both parties.
\ wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the brides parents, 81
West street. to the relatives. The
bride was attended by her father and
the groom by his father. Frank Brown
of South BURLINGTON. The bride wore
a gown Of white crepe de chine and
wore veil caught up with lilies of
the valley and carried bouquet of
white carnations, Miss Irene Chatc-
nav, sister OF the bride, and Miss Flor.
eta LEcuyer were maids of honor.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown left on the noon
train for Albany, ~ Y, and vicinity
and on their return will reside in South
Burlington
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LINCOLN.

The 18th annual reunion of the Whittier
family will be held at the home Of George
W. Bristol in Lincoln Tuesday August
l1.-Mss Grace Turney has returned from
Washngton.-W. W. Norton was in Rip
ton Sundav--Mrs Caroline Marsh OF
Hancock and Mrs Leon Claflin of Roches-
ter are at Wallace Norton's for a short
stay.-Miss Carrie Purlnton has returned
from Cabot Miss Dow of Charlotte is at
his her uncle's, Eugene TucHor.-G. y.
Thayer vas in Middlebury Tuesday
Eugene Tucker is making extensive re-
pairs on his house and grounds. Harley
Narney of South Framingham Mass, Is
visiting his father, T.. NarneY.
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WHITING.

Mr. and Mrs, William Taylor and
family are entertaining Mrs. Taylor's
brother and two Of his granddaughters
from the West Mrs. Taylor had not seen
her brother for over 80 years-E. p.
Waite and family attended the funeral Of
their uncle. Kent Merritt, in Shoreham
esday.Mrs. Robinson and daughter,
Ethelyn. Of Ticonderoga, y. Y, are guests
at II. w. Denton s-Mrs, James Free
gard returned home Monday from West
port, y. V, and vicinity, where she has
been visiting for several weeks.
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ESSEN CENTER.

Mr. and Mrs II : smith ana son, Hoyt.
of Washington. u. G.. and Stanley Ste
veus of Derby Line We're guests over
Sunday of MI and Mrs. w. NJ. stevens.
Mr. ana Mrs Young Nay of Jericho,
Mrs. Carrie Ratcheldor of Montreal and
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Calkius Of Morris
Vile were visitors at the home of MIR.
and Mrs W. NJ. stevens sunday. MIR.
and Mrs +. r. CUrler, who has been
visiting IN Newhury, have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. L. j. RixbY, Mr.. and Mrs,
IL. .ANars yislL~d in Aloretown Sunday
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MONKTON RIDGE.

IN unsuccessful attempt was made
Thursday night about II o'clock to break
into the house of Alfred Williams, The
parlor window vas raised and whoever
attempted to enter knocked over a Jar
dlniere stand In front of the window,
Mr. and Mrs, Williams were awakened
by the crash and when they reached the
a'liSidA door heard a team drive rapidly
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BRIDPORT.

The usual quota Of citizens are in camp
near the lakes,-The frequent rains delay
having. but revive the Crops-Miss Flora
Grosvenor has returned from middlebury.
"A special town meeting will be held at
Masonic hall Tuesday evening August g.
Miss Grace Russell has returned from
Addison
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SOUTH STARKSBOTO.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sargent and little
daughter Of Middletown. Conn, are
guests OF his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Sargent.-Miss Davis Of Wells
River spoke Sunray morning at Friends
Church on missionary work in foreign
lands in the interest Of Christian En-
deavor societies.-Clifford Smith Of Bur.
lington spoke Sunday evening at the
Jerusalem school house on the white
State and Saloonless Nation
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WEST ADDISON.

There will be an entertainment at the
West Addison Church Friday evening
The program will consist Of readings by
Miss Senner Of Castleton. y Y. and by
Prof. Elwen, and vocal solos by Mrs p.
c. Hoyt of Worcester Mass Ice cream
Will be served
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away.-Harry q. Barnum. while getting
his COWS in Monday night was suddenly
attacked by n bull, which threw him to
the ground, breaking three ribs and Sc
verey bruising him otherwise. Mr. Bar
mum, however. succeeded in reaching a
fence and climbed over II. lie was con-
fined to the bed the past week, but Is
more comfortable now and able to sit UP.
Lester Dean has purchased an automo-
bie.-Mrs A. p Williams visited In Mid
dleburY over Sunday.
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Saturday. July l.. between ceme-
terry, north of Richmond, and Queen
City Park, bunch Of keys attached to
a chain. owners name and address,
Geo W. German, Barre, on metal tag.
Suitable reward for return to Free Press
office, Burlington. lI9,3t wit.
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FARM WANTED.

WANT TO HIRE a FARM-5o acres or
more, with or without stock. Let me
know what you have II. Paquette,
100 West 5+th street, New York city.
await.
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FOR SALE!

FOR SALE-Handsome piece of village
property. house with barn. one acre
lot. including orchard; pure water;
house conveniently arranged Address
G W Jericho VT 173 26t, W, It,
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What DO Your Know About This

a 50O-acre farm, 100 acres smooth
meadows, 1900 sugar trees, equipped
nicely, has made $500 pounds Of sugar,
lots OF fruit; large house in good shape,
Darn 1o2x4O with basement, painted; only
two miles from large village. This farm
mas kept IS cows, can do il again. Price
nnly $500 Bring your wife and mother
'n-law right along and look this over, as
! am sure you will be pleased with 1t.
A, r, Day. Real Estate Man, Cambridge
Vt
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STANDARD STEAM LAUNDRY

Office las Cherry street. II. w. Bull.
lock. proprietor. Fine Shirt. Collar and
Cum Work Phone ash OF send post.
ana driver VIII call
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-02-11
DEPUTIES INDICTED
FOR STRIKE MURDERS

New Brunswick, n. j., Feb. g.
Fifty-two indictments charging muir.
der We're returned by the Middlesex
county grand jury against twenty-siX
OF the tWenty-seven deputies locked
up in the county Jail here on charges
Of murder in connection with the
shooting Of nineteen strikers at
Roosevelt, n. j., Jan. 19.
Two indictments were returned
against each of the twenty-six depu-
ties. Two of the nineteen men who
were shot died of their injuries and
each Of the prisoners was indicted in
connection with the death of each
striker.
One Of the twenty-six indicted men
is at large. OF the twenty-seven in
Jail two John H. Nolan and Frank
Coyle, were discharged from custody,
no indictments having been found
against them.
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WILSON INDIGNANT
AT MISUSE OF FLAG

Washington, Feb. S.-President Will
son discussed with Counsellor Lansing
OF the state department steps that
This government will take TO protect
the American flag from further mis-
use by belligerents' ships. The con
terence at the White House lasted
ilalf an hour.
1t is understood the president is
greatly ~chagrined at the action of
Captain Dow OF the Lusitania in run
nlng the Stars and Stripes up on his
vessel to protect her from German
submarines.
Counsellor Lansing has instructed
Ambassador Page at London to cable
a full report of the Lusitania incident
and also to thoroughly investigate re-
ports that the American flag is being
used by British vessels whenever
their captains deem it ~expedient to
hide the identity of their vessels.
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BILL
VETO SUSTAINED

Washington, Feb. 5.-An attempt
to pass the immigration bill, prescrib-
ing a literacy test for the admission
of aliens, over President Wilson's We
to failed in the house, the affirmative
vote lacking five of the necessary
two-thirds.
OF 399 members present 261 voted
to override the veto, 1876 voted to sus-
tain the president and two answered
present"
The final test came at the close of
a day of earnest debate, in which
party lines were obliterated tempo
rarily.
Majority Leader Underwood made
"a vigorous speech, criticising the
presidents reasons for vetoing the
bill, and urging the house to override
executive disapproval.
The 261 votes for passing the bill
owe the veto were cast as follows:
Democrats, 1855; Republicans, IS; Pro-
gressives and Progressive Republic
ans, IS; independent, 1.
Against the bill the vote was: Dem
ocrats, 1O1; "insurgent" Democrat, l.;
Republicans, 80; P~rogressives and
Progressive Republicans, 2.
Presidents Taft and Cleveland We
toed similar measures and attempts
to override them have failed.