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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
DEATH OF w. +. ALLEN

South Orange. n. j., Nov. 9.-William
Frederick Allen who proposed and was
largely instrumental in securing the
adoption of the present system of stand
ard time, died at his home here to-day
at the age of 60 years. lie was widely
known as railroad man. engineer,
metrologist and editor of railway publi-
cations. In 1881 the problem of working
out standard time reckoning that would
obviate the confusion due to the use OF
the 90 odd standards then prevailing in
the United States was referred to Mr..
Allen with the result that the presen,
system was adopted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
GERMAN CRUISER SUNK.
The Undine Is TOrpedOed in the BAL
tic-Part of Crew Saved.

Malmo. Sweden, via London, Nov S..
The German cruiser Undine was sunk
Sunday while she was escortng the Ger
man ferryboat Preussen from Trelehorg,
Sweden, to Sassnitz Prussia. The cruiser
sank in three minutes. but with the
exception of 10 men who went down with
her the crew was saved. The second Of
ticer and six men died later from wounds,
A torpedo boat which accompanied the
Undine and the ferryboat was not at
tackled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
FIRE LOSS OF $1,000.
Residence, Two Barns and silO Burn
ed on Mckee Farm, st. Johnsbury.

st. Johnsbury. Nov. 9.-The house.
two large barns and a sllo filled with
ensilage on Andrew McKee's farm about
three miles north of this place were
totally destroyed by fire this afternoon.
The fire started near the chimney in the
kitchen and was beyond control before
help arrived The furniture and all Of
the livestock and farm tools We're saved
but an immense stock of hay and grain
was lost The loss is estimated at 5000,
with insurance Of $500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
REFUSED ASSISTANCE.
Former Alderman Shore Said TO Have
Denied Aid TO Officer

St. Adams. Nov. 9.-Former Alderman
+. r. Shore will be given a hearing be-
fore Judge n. n. Post in city court FRI
day morning on the charge Of refusing
TO assist an officer, Policeman Patrick
Fitzgerald. in making an arrest The
trial VIII probably be before jury 1t
Is alleged that Mr. Shore, who was pass
ing In his automobile as Policeman
Fitzgerald was attempting to arrest
George Flynn. refused to assist Mr..
Fitzgerald and that the latter was some
what bruised before. with the assist
ance Of two citizens. he made the arrest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
BIG PEARL ROBBERY.
Gems Valued at 100000 stolen from
French Liner.

New York. Nov. 9.-Pearls valued at
nearly $4,000 We're stolen from the strong
box on the French line steamship
Rochambeau, just before her arrival here
on November last, it became known
to-day. The pearls were being forwarded
to firms in this city from Paris by an
express company and at Bordeaux We're
turned over to the ships purser who
placed them in the strong box. The theft
was discovered when a number of loose
pearls were found on ships decks.
Custom officials declared that the rob-
berry was the first of its kind in many
years. The pearls We're insured for their
full value with Lloyds in London.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
Supreme Court.

Montpelier, Nov. 9-The case Of YER
mont Marble company VS.. George p.
Eastman and Percival w. Clement, Rut-
land county. was heard in supreme court
to-day, court converting after a recess
taken the middle of last week There
are indications that the court will ad-
journ by Thursday as there are few
cases ready for hearing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
PRIZE FOR AMERICAN.

New York, Nov. 9.-The Chinese govern.
ment has awarded to George Bronson
Rea, an American engineer OF Brooklyn,
the grand prize for the best program for
a national system OF railways, according
to cablegram received tonight from PEI
king by the Far Western Bureau.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
Sold MOrtgaged Property.

Brattleboro Nov. 9-Frank Il. Law
renee. who pleaded guilty to two counts
of selling mortgaged property, was this
afternoon sentenced by Judge f. L. Fish
In county court at Newfane to pay fines
totalling 1854. AS he cannot pay, the
sentence calls for his working out the
fines which means his commitment for a
little over seven years. less time for
good behavior.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
NO CHANGE THIS YEAR.
Government in China VIII Remain ms
1t II Now for Some Time.

Picking, Nov. 9.-The Associated Press
was authorized to-day to state that the
Chinese government had decided no
change would be made this year in the
form of government of the country.
Election returns given out to-day make
it certain that the proposal to re-estab-
fish monarchical form of government
has been adopted These returns show
that IS Of the % provinces already have
given solid support of the project The
election will be completed. but restora-
ton of the monarchy will be delayed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11

with which many British lawyers pro-
foundly disagreed, and to which, he
hoped, they were capable of making good
their objections. The bar of England
must play it's part when the reply was
made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
vas decided to apply for a receiver

ship.
pected to share pro rata with the
other creditors under the receiver
ship. His claim amounts to $91S25
1t was stated in court to-day that the
work of the receiver would be short
The concern has outstanding notes
amounting to $4,000 and open ac-
counts amounting to about $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
ITALIAN SHIP BURNING.
Left Port Arthur, Texas, with OIL Re-
ccntly-IIas Been Abandoned.

Galveston, Texas, Nov 9.-An italian
ship, loaded with oil from Port Arthur,
Texas. for Italian ports. is on fire at
sea, Go miles east of Sabine Bar, and
has been abandoned. according to WIRE
less advices received here tonight from
the steamer Gulfstream, which Is stand
ing by. The crew Of the burning YES
sci has been taken off by the tug Rus
SELL The fire was reported in hold No.
and the name of the ship was not given
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11

Saloniki.
London, Nov. 10.-A decree dissolv.
ing the Greek chamber will be pub
lished Wednesday according to an
Athens despatch to the Daily Chronicle.
London, Nov. 9.-The Bulgarians have
extended their grip on the Belgrade
saloniki railway north and south Of Nish.
and have occupied Leskovac, south Of
the captured capital. and Aleksinac. to
the north. At the latter point they are
in close touch with the German army.
which. after occupying Krusevac. exc
tended its left wing as far as Djunis. on
the left bank of the Bulgar Morava.
The AIstro- Germans, advancing SOUTH
ward are making progress except in the
west. where they are being held by tho
Montenegrins. The invading forces are
now reaching the most difficult part OF
Serbia. the mountainous region, where
the natives. knowing every hill and gully.
can offer the strongest resistance. The
Austrians and Germans. however, are
plentifully supplied with mountain guns.
with which they expect to drive the de-
Tenders from their Businesses.
In the south the ever-growing strength
OF the French and British forces is be-
ginning to tell. They are carrying on an
energetic offensive against the Bulgars:
have managed to keep the railway clear
as far as Vees and are barring the Bull.
CARS route to Monastir
While it will be some time before the
Germans can sufficiently repair the
northern end of the railway for the
transport of troops and munitions. their
successes have enabled them to send
supplies to the Bulgarians and Turks by
the Danube far as Nikopolis. from
which point they can be sent by rail to
Sofia and Constantinople.
There is no change in the attitude OF
Greece. although it is considered signifi-
cant that at the moment that Bulgaria
has again protested against the hospital
ity accorded the allied troops at Saloniki
the Greek government has applied to the
allies for financial assistance-an appn-
cation which is receiving favorable con.
| sideration.
The Greek government has also renewed
to the allies an expression Of its firm de-
termination to maintain neutrality and OF
its sincere good will toward the entente
powers.
The campaigns on the other fronts con.
tinue without any important changes Tho
Russians are still attacking In the north
and south and are commencing to feel
Germany in the center. which. 1t is be-
ieved. has been weakened for the purpose
of strengthening the two wings. No big
movement is expected. however, until cons
dition of the ground improves.
In both the west and on the Italian
front there has been considerable fight.
ing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11

10 not stand helpless before the JOB
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11
Bulgarians Extend Grip on Bel
grade-Saloniki Railway North
and South of Nish-Allies'
Force Felt in South.
100000 la D At SAL0N|Kl
Decree Dissolving Greek Cham.
Der of Deputies Will Be Pub
lished To-day, According to
an Athens Despatch through
Reuters Agency.

London, Nov. s.--Every day. every
hour adds to the peril of the Serbian
armies, which are fighting desperate-
ly to hold back the Austro Germans,
pressing them from the north, and the
Bulgarians, invading their country
from the east, until the assistance their
allies are sending can reach them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11

London, Nov. 9.-Newspapers of Ber-
lin, as quoted by the correspondent al
Copenhagen of the Exchange Tele-
graph company, says that the allies al
ready have landed 100000 men at
Saloniki.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-11

London, Nov. 10.-A decree dissolv.
ing the Greek chamber will be pub.
lished Wednesday according to an
Athens despatch to the Daily Chronicle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
Close and Incessant CO-Opera-
ton Will Bring Victory.
NO PEACE FOR FRANCE NOW
Armies of Republic Will Fight
to the Bitter End.
Bravery of Soldiers Nations
Greatest Glory Now.

Paris, Nov 3.-"France will not
sign a peace agreement until after her
restoration by right of victory and un-
til she shall have obtained all guar
antees of a durable peace" said Pre-
mier BRAND today.
This statement was included in the
ministerial declaration of the new
cabinet which was read before the
chamber of deputies and senate. The
premier read the declaration to the
chamber.
I'VE are at war" said the premier.
1.-The hour is for action. Towards ac-
ton all the efforts of the government
must be directed. The essential task
of the government is the utilization of
all the vital forces of the nation with
a view to war, and to combine and as
sociate with this object all public SER
vices. Only by close and incessant CO.
operation will victory be obtained.
Every one must accomplish his task.
Once all responsibilities are estab-
lished every fault, every failure, will
be punished.
A Complete Union.
THAT is the program of the new
government. 1t is the very image of
the nation--to form the most complete
union in the face of the enemy.
France never had an army more
worthy of victory. The government
aided by parliament. must furnish all
means to these heroes whom we salute
bravery of our soldiers and our chiefs,
united in mutual confidence and in de-
votion to their country, adds to the
glory of France. Until the end, as
sured by their bravery, is attained,
they will fight in full confidence, un-
der the command of the great chief
who leads them, and share his calm
faith in final success. With such an
army, with such a chief, with a navy
which SO efficaciousiy supports it, all
hopes are permissible and the country,
assured as to the outcome of the war,
will follow its developments with Sc
renity and imperturbable calm.
The Censorship.
This high standard of national con-
duct, which has been in evidence for
1 5 months, ob1iges the government to
consider the question of the censor
ship. This question must receive so
luton which has been sought for some
time and is rendered possible by the
attitude of the press which in the in
terest of the national defense, itself
demanded control.
THE government, with the col1abor-
alton of the press will find in the ap-
plicatiOn OF the laws the necessary
reconciliatiCns between liberty and au-
th0rity. We derive our power at once
from your confidence and from ma
tional opinion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
WATERS The MAN
Senator Thompson Sees Demo-
cratic Hope in Educator.
He Would Unite Party in Kan
saS Is His Belief.

Kansas Democrats will proba bly,
unite on the candidacy of Henry j.
Waters, president of the state agricul-
tural college, in their search for a
gubernatorial candidate, according to
william H. Thompson, United States
senator. The Democratic .enator is
authority for the statement that Hen
derSon Martin, vice governor of the
Philippine Islands. will not be a can
didate and points to the fact that
President Waters has never stated
that he would not run.
Senator Thompson sees no occasion
election returns from New York,
MaSsa achusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio
and other states. He believes that the
Democrats are in excellent fighting
trim and predicts the nomination of
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts, as
the Republican presidential candidate.
No Democratic Alarm.
ct see no occasion for Democratic
alarm in the returns from eastern
state elections" said Senator Thomp-
soE. in topeka today. THE Democrats
are in excellent fighting condition ard
1 can not see the possibility of Presi
dent Wilson'S defeat next year, re-
gardless of the misrepresentation of
his position on many vital issues"
The senator also places little faith
in the reports of a tremendous war
program. He says that the govern
n ent will not be extravagant in the
defense expenditures.
"I do not favor a plan of throwing
away money on big battleships only
to be blown up by submarines" he
said. "I do favor a plan that will aid
the state militia. The national guard
should be more attractive to the aver
age citizen-something should be pro-
vided besides constant drill. Uncle
Sam should maintain the armories. 1
am against a monster standing army,
also. 1t is useless"
Senator Thompson was in Topeka for
the Shriner gathering. He leaves for
Washington on the goth. He went to
Kansas City today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
LUNCH COST LIFE
G.. I'll. Briggs, U. p. Fireman,
Dies of Injuries.
He Fell Between the Cars of
His Train.

A slight delay in getting his lunch
cost G. H. Briggs, fireman on Union
Pacific freight train No. 1856, his life
early this morning. Briggs died to-
day of injuries he received at 1
clock this morning when he fell be-
tween two cars of his train as it was
leaving the Union Pacific yards in
North Topeka.
When the train pulled into the
yards, Briggs left his engine to pro-
cure a light lunch, according to Union
Pacific officials. Before he left the
restaurant, his train began pulling out
of the yards, the fore end having
reached the roundhouSe. He swung
on to car that was passing him,
climbed on top and while running
over the roof of the cars to reach his
engine missed his footing in the dark
ness and slipped between two cars.
He died two hours later of his in
juries.
The body was taken to the Shel1a-
barger undertaking establishm ent,
where it is being held pending the ar
rival of DR.. J. H. fSinehart, coroner.
DIR. Rinehart was notified of the ac-
cident this morning but did not be-
lieve that an inquest would be neces-
sary.
Briggs who was 23 years of age and
unmarried, lived in Junction City with
his mother An uncle arrived in the
city this morning to take charge of
the body and will probably take it
with him to Junction City this even
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
WANT ARMED men
III. w. Stubbs, County Attorney
of Grant, Is Here.
Will Ask Governor for a De-
tail of Militia.
CONVINCED OF SWEETS GUILT
Says the Man Can't Be Taken
Home for Trial.
Even Soldiers Might Not Pre-
vent a Lynching.
CONVINCED OF SWEETS GUILT

Archibald Sweet, held in the Dodge
City Jail for the murder and assault of
Nellie Byers, cannot be taken into
Grant county for trial without the aid
of state troops, according to H W.
Stubs, county attorney for Grant
county, who is in Topeka today for
conference with state officials. Stubbs
declared emphatically today that
Sweet is guilty and that Clint Henson
has established a water proof alibi
The young county attorney, though,
will never consent to the trial of
Sweet until the governor orders troops
to escort the prisoner and attend the
trial.
Stubbs came to Topeka to confer
with Governor Capper and S. NJ
Brewster, attorney general, concerning
the case. Late this afternoon he will
lay before the governor the danger
of lynching if an effort is made to
take the prisoner to the county where
also ask for assistance from the attor-
ney generals office if a trial is neces-
Sary.
'I hope to God, though, that it will
never be necessary to bring Sweet to
trial." exclaimed Stnbbs, who closed
his eyes as he thought of the things
that might happen. You people
here don't know thing about the sit
uation. Men out there are still wear
ing guns and Sweet couldn't be taken
into Grant county and brought out
CONTINUED on Page Ski
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
DRYS LOSE IN BUCKEYE
STATE, BUT MAKE GREAT
INROADS ON WET GROUND

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. a.
Though Ohio voters rejected
statewide prohibition for the
second time in two years,
great inroads were made by
the temperance forces on wet
territory. Fairly accurate re-
turns from II of the SO coun-
ties of the state gave a major
ity of Al, 200 against prohibit
ton. Estimates on the Off
cial majority against the pro-
posal run from 10000 to
10000.
Last year the prohibition
amendment was defeated by
majority of 84,152. Pre-elec-
ton claims by anti-saloon
league leaders of big gains for
their cause in the larger cities
were partly realized. In Ham
ilton county the stronghold of
the liberal interests last years
adverse majority of 1886,
was cut down apparently to
10000, while in Cuyahoga
county the wet majority of
44.71O was reduced to about
$4,000. Gains also were reg
istered by the drys in many
other counties.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
COMMON SENSE
FOR india WORK
Sanctify 1t and You Have Mis-.
siOnary Requirement.
"a Men and IL Unmarried
Women Needed at Once.
LAYMEN MEETINGS TODAY
Modern Social Conditions GEN
eral Morning Theme.
Auditorium Session Tonight
Closes Convention.
LAYMEN MEETINGS TODAY

Sanctified common sense is the
main requirement for missionary
work in India, said w. T. Mitchell,
Presbyterian missionary to India in
his address before the Laymen's mis-
S1onary movement this morning.
'Twenty-four men and seventeen un-
married women are needed without
delay for the three Presbyterian mis-
SionS there and because of the war the
call to the United States is especially
loud and earnest" he stated.
within the past twenty years the
number of foreign missionaries in the
North India mission has doubled and
the Indian preachers and teachers
have multiplied six fold" said Mr.
Mitchell, THE number of churches,
or companies of believers is now
twelve times what it was twenty years
ago. Our church membership has
multiplied five fold and the number
of Baptist adherents is fifty times
greater than it was then. In the same
time there has been a sevenfo1d in
crease in the number of Sunday
schools in the church collections. We
are having healthy growth.
India is country one-third the
size of the United States with a popu-
lat1on three times as great as that of
the United States. The people belong
fore our brothers and sisters in very
real sense. There are 100000 Chris
tians, 67,000,000 Mohammedans and
240,000,000 are Hindus. They are a
proud and sensitive people and are
deeply religious. Modern Christian
missionary work was begun among
them 100 years ago.
"A geographical division of terri
nominations in the section of India.
where my work is carried on. The
Presbyterian churches are responsible
for carrying the gospel to 100000
people. There are about seventy for
eign missionaries engaged in district
work, primary education, college,
theological and medical work.
Meet Modern Social Conditions.
The general theme of this mornings
meeting was the adequacy of the gos-
pei to meet modern social conditions.
Other speakers besides w. 7. Mitchell
were w. 3. Anderson, former United
Presbyterian missionary to India, who
spoke on Social Needs in the Moslem
World Harry F. Ward, professor
of social service, Boston university,
Problem"
The central churches entertained
at lunch today the delegates and min
listers of the different creeds. Follow
ing the luncheons the ministers spoke.
The talks were very vital and the
speakers pointed out what each par
ticular church could do in pushing
the missionary problem. Some of the
topics which were discussed were:
Outstanding Present Needs" How
Shall We Enlist Our Men?'' Where
Is My Church Failing and Why?" and
What Policy Shall We Adopt?"
BaptistS Met.
The Baptists of Topeka met at the
First Baptist church, Ninth and Jack
son streets, where F. A. Agar and
George G. Brewer spoke. The Congre-
gationalists met at the First church,
ICON finned on PAGE INIvo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-03
u. S. MAY HURL SOLDIERS
INTO MEXICO: LULL WHILE
VILLAS ARMY PROVISIONS
FUNSTON MAY LEAD U. S.
FORCES OVER BORDER TO
save DOUGl FROM FIRE

Washington, Nov. 3.-Pres-
ident Wilson and Secretary
Garrison are considering
whether to authorize Major
General Funston to cross the
Mexican border, if he finds it
necessary to do so, to save
Douglas from the Mexican
gunfire.
Secretary Garrison today
refused to confirm or deny
that General Funston had ask
ed for such authority, and the
White House was also silent.
1t was made clear at the
war department that the
American commander already
has authority to return any
fire from across the border.
The latest report from Cen
eral Funston said there was an
unconfirmed rumor that the
Villa forces were withdrawing
toward Nogales from the at
tack on Aqua Prieta. The
message was sent late last
night. General Funston al
ready has authority to dispose
his troops as he deems best to
protect American lives and
property without reference to
the war department. Should
it be decided to permit him to
cross, however, it will rest
with President Wilson wheth-
er any change in orders will
be made public.