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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
S%UFFRAG|STS AND
ANT|-SUFFRAG|STS
SEE PRES|OEN 7
Thank Him for An
nOunced Opposition to Fed
eral Amendment-Suf-
fragists Ask Aid.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Both sides of the
woman suffrage question We're presented
to-day to President Wilson. A delega-
ton from the National Association Op-
posed to Woman Suffrage thanked him
for his announced opposition to a fed
eral constitutional amendment enfran-
chising women, and delegates to the an
nual meeting of the National American
Woman Suffrage association asked him
to support such an amendment and use
his influence to ave 1t endorsed in the
next platform of tho Democratic party,
The President did not commit himself
further on the question. lie said moth
ing To the women opposed to suffrage.
To the suffragists he explained that he
already had under consideration a re-
quest that he change his original posi-
ton in opposition to a federal amend
ment.
More than 1000 women shook hands
with the President during the day. the
suffragists numbering about 500 and
their opponents 200. In contrast to pre-
vious similar demonstrations at the
White House neither delegation to-day
carried banners or was headed by a
band.
DR.. mn Howar d Shaw. president OF
the National American Woman Stuff
rage association, in presenting her dele
CATION to the President, thanked him
for voting for the cause In New Jersey
She added a request that he use his in
fiuence with Congress to secure passage
of the desired constitutional amendment
and with the Democratic party to have
a woman suffrage plank Incorporated il
the next platform.
Mrs. Arthur NJ. Dodge, president oi
the National Association Opposed t.
Woman Suffrage, made one of the brief
est addresses heard by the President
since he entered office, thanking him fol
opposing federal action on woman suff
rage, ana introducing the delegation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
OSBORNE
Charges against Sing Sings Spot Light
Warden by Assistant District Attorney.

White Plains. N Y, Dec. l2-Scrious
charges against the character Of Thomas
Mott Osborne, warden Of Sing Sing
prison, We're made in open court to-day
before Justice M~urschauser by Assistant
District Attorney William j. Fallon, who
is directing the grand jury investigation
into conditions at the prison,
George Gordon Battle. MIR. Osborne's
counsel, objected to such statements be-
coming a matter Of record. whereupon
the district attorney replied that he had
twenty affidavits to support the charges.
Though the Sing Sing Investigation is
merely in tho grand jury stage, it cameintO
court over the question Of Mr.. Osborne's
refusal to reveal confessions made to him
by convicts at the prison. He contcnded
that If he revealed such confessions the
prisoners would lose confidence in him,
lf after going before the grand jury
Mr.. Osborne still refused to answer the
questions. the court said he would deal
with tho matter then.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Bigamy Charged.

1t. Johnsbury, Dec. l3.-Ceylon Clark,
who has recently completed a term in
states prison for violation of the Mann
act, Is in Caledonia county Jail again,
charged with bigamy. Following his re-
lease from states prison, Clark was in
North Haverhill, y, H.. and there met
Il woman who went under the name OF
Florence Applebee. They came to Yer
mont We're married and have been liv-
ihS on Railroad street for a time. 1t Is
claimed that the woman has a husband
llVihg, from whom she has never beer
divorced. They were both arrested to-
day and will be given a hearing in mu-
nlcipal court Wednesday.
Homer Miner, who was arrested II
Canada "A few weeks ago on a charge OF
forgery and brought here, was taker
before Judge Frye in the municipa
court and pleaded not guilty. He wa.
bound over to county court under $50
bonds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Immediate Release of Men Seized
from American Ships by
France Is Demanded by the
United States.
COMMUNICATION IS BRIEF
Claim Will Be That Seizure of
Citizens of Any Nation from
an American Vessel on High
Seas Is Without Legal Justi-
ficatiOn.

Washington, Dec. 14.-The United States
government. to-day cabled Ambassador
Sharp at Paris for presentation to the
French foreign office a note vigorously
protesting against the removal by the
French cruise- Descartes of six
Germans and Austrians from the Ameri-
can steamships Carolina, Coamo and san
Juan. Immediate release of the men is
asked on the ground that the seizure of
citizens of any nation from an American
vessel on the high seas is without legal
justification and constitutes a Migrant
violation of American rights.
The note was despatched by Secretary
Lansing with the full approval of Presi-
dent Wilson. 1t also Is understood to have
been discussed by the President with his
cabinet at to-day's meeting.
Couched in friendly terms, the COM
munication states the American point OF
view emphatically and cites precedents
cmployed IN the case of August Piepen-
brink. a German who was removed from
the American ship Windher by the
French cruiser Condo in November of last
ear, and released after representations
by the United States.
Attention is directed to the fact that
the men removed from the ships were
not embodied in the armed forces of
the enemy as that term is used in the
declaration Of London. 1t is asserted.
however, that there is no Justification for
the removal Of subjects of a nation
which is an enemy of France from an
American vessel on the high seas bound
to a neutral port. even if they could
properly he regarded as military per-
sons.
To support this position. it is under
stood, that the note points to the rule
set down by the French minister of
foreign affairs in a note sent during
the Civil War to the French minister
to the United States in regard to the
removal of the confederate commits
siorers. Mason and Stidwell, from the
steamship Trent.
The text of the American note, which
is said to be brief. probably will h,
made public when word of it's deliver!
to the French foreign office is re
ceived by the state department.
Officials of the state department
think the French government may see
fit to contest the contentious of the
United States and that the men will
not he released until further com
munications have passed between The
two governments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Death of T. n. Howard.

ST. Johnsbury. Dec. There NJ.
Howard, aged 81, died this morning at his
home on Western avenue after a several
weeks illness with pneumonia. lie was
president of the ~Passumpsic Savings bank,
with which institution he had been con
nected since elected "A trustee in 1850
lie has been president for 10 years Mr.
Howar was born in Cabot August ",
1928 and in 1915 went into business In
Montpelier, lie came to st. Johnsbury
in 1852 and was engaged in business here
until lsS', In October 1858 he married Miss
Olive Washhurn Wood of MONTPELIER, who
died in 1909, He was a member or the
North Congregational Church n Pas
sumpsic Lodge, +. and A. NJ, and Cas-
well Royal Arch Chapter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
REAL DISAVOWAL
BY GERM
Kaiser Disclaims All RESPONSE
bility for Act of Capt. Franz
Rintelen, Strike Pro-
moter.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Count Won Bern
storff, the German ambassador, an
nounced to-day that he had been author
lied by his government ito disavow' Cap
tain Franz Won Rintelen, and declared
that he had no instructions to commit any
acts which were in violation of the laws
of the United States.
The ambassador will convey this In
struction to the state department for its
information. When in America, it was
said at the embassy, Rintelen acted solely
In the capacity of Il purchasing agent for
private interests.
Rintelen, a German agent, now a pris-
mel in the tower of London. has been
charged with coming to this country
armed with a large corruption fund TO
incite strikes in munition factories. He
also a been accused OF being concerned
in attempts to set up a counter revolu-
ton IN Mexico. and in the financing OF
the organization known as Labor's Ma
tional Peace Council"
Rintelen, who Is said to be a friend or
Emperor william, was apprehended by
British authorities at Falmouth while at
tempting to return to Germany.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
HELD IN $1,000 BAIL.
Young Chinnman Arraigned at Rut-
land for Violating Exclusion Act.

Rutland, Dec, li-Judge Harland Il
Howe of st, Johnsbury presided at the
adjourned October term OF United States
courts here to-day, To-day's session were
devoted largely to naturalization pro-
ceedings, 10 new citizens being admitted
Wong Tang, IA young Chinaman, who
was arrested at st. Adams some time
ago on the charge of violation of the
exclusion act, having entered this coun-
try via the Canadian border, pleaded not
guilty and furnished bail of 5000 for
appearance when wanted. Attorney r.
w. Moloney of this city was his counsel
There is no jury present at this session
of court. Tomorrow, Judge How will
hear an unusual phase of a bankruptcy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
GETS ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
u. 4. Chnpin, in Contact with Pri-
mary Circuit, Will Probably Recover.

St. .Albans, Dec. BIB. c. Chaplin, who
has heen in the employ Of the Vermont
Power & Manufacturing company only a
few weeks, suffered an electrical shock
this morning shortly after ten o'clock
while working on Elm street. AS he
fell from the pole men with him promptly
gave artificial respiration methods. He
was taken to the h%osnital, where Drs.
f. y. Hyatt and L. J, Melville attended
him. oxygen vas administered and his
condition is very favorable. There are
slight burns on the inside of the right
hand and on the back of the left, 1t is
thought tn" man came in contact with
the primary circuit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
10 INCHES AT
Heavy Fail M snow Holds Tn Mon.
treaI Train Eight Hours

Rutland. Dec. 1.-THE snow fall here
in Monday nights storm was Is inches.
Little damage was lone locally except
to entirely cut off trolley communication
between this city and Poultncy until late
to-day. This city furnished breakfast To
a train load of half starved passengers
many of them bound for Montreal, who
reached this city on the sleeper from
New York due at 2:35, which was eight
hours late. The depot restaurant sold out
everything available for a quick lunch
and some of the visitors made a hurried
trip to stores.
The first train out of this city over the
Delaware & Hudson railroad. was STALLED
in a drift at Castlcton and there re
NAMED until a snow plow could be rui
to it from Whitehall, y. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
GERMANY n FORD.
Request to Allow Peace Party Ia En-
ter Tcutonic Empire without Passports.

London, Dee. IA Despatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from its
correspondent at Zurich. switzerland,
says:
Il am assured that local pacifcists
have asked Germany to permit the Ford
peace party to reach Switzerland by way
of Germany without passports or any
Formally in order that they may co.
operate with the peace colony here"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

It has been claimed that the youngest
deer slayer in Vermont for the season
just closed was "a years old. The town
Of Woodford can so that record two
years better IN the case of Ward
knights, who is only u, and h bag
ged a buck during the second week of
the season. Young knights deer. a
spikehorn buck Weighing 125 pounds. was
killed with one of the old-fashioned car
bines manufactured for the use of the
army in some Of the European coun-
tries and concerned when more modern
arms c;tme into use. The boy fired two
shots at the buck, both taking effect.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
H VIENNA VIEW.

Vienna via London. Dec. 1.-THE
American note to Austria-Hungary con-
corning the sinking of the Italian
steamer Ancona is regarded here as
weak In one important point, which may
deprive the note in general Of its foun-
dalton.
This concerns the standpoint taken
that the Austro-Hungarian government
should be familiar with the attitude Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
PORTO RICAN MIST DIE

Albany. n. Y, Dec. 1i--Governor Whit.
man declined to-day to exercise executive
clemency in the case of Antonio Ponton,
a Porto Rican, awaiting execution in the
death house at Sing Sing prison during the
week Of December - for the murder of
Miss Bessie Kroner. a school teacher OF
Schenectady. The Governor took under
advisement the application of a delega.
ton of Porto Ricans to grant a respite of
60 or 90 days in order that a commission
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
LYNN GOES "DRY."
Only Change In the Cities Outside OF
ROSfOn.

Boston. Dec. 1.-the change Of
Lynn from license to no license was
the first noteworthy feature of the
elections in Massachusetts, cities out
side of Boston. While the liquor
question was prominent in most Of
the cities there was no change except
in Lynn.
Tel of the cities elected mayors,
but national party lines We're drawn
in only a few instances.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
PROTEST TO LANSING.
Systematic Persecution of Mexican
Clergy Reported by Mgr. Kelley.

Washington, Dec. H.-Systematic perse-
cution of the clergy in Mexico. authorized
by government officials since the
recognition Of Carranza and in violation
of his pledge of religious tolerance. was
charged in a protest made to Secretary
Lansing to-day by Monsignor Francis
Kelly Of Chicago. On leaving the state
department Monsignor Kelly said the
secretary had promised to do he
could do to secure Improvement in the
sltnation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Pastors Farewell Sermon

st. Johnsbury. Dec. 1.-THE Rev.
Elmer f. Phillips, pastor of the Free
Will Baptist Church here for the last
five years, has accepted unanimous call
to the Baptist Church at Columbus, N. j..
and will preach his farewell sermon next
Sunday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
WOMAN BUMPED BY TRAIN

MISS Bridget Armstrong had a mar
row escape from serious injury Wednes-
day when, in stepping from the Black
well street bridge in Barre. she was
struck by the end of an approaching
baggage coach, She was thrown 10 the
ground, striking on her side, but appar-
emily received only a glanSng blow as
her injuries We're superficial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
Austria Hungary Called Upon
by United States to Denounce
Torpedoing of Liner as llle-
gal and Indefensible.
PROMPT ACTION DEMANDED
Communication Asks for Pun
ishment of the Submarines
Commander and Indemnity
for American Citizens Killed
and Injured.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The text OF the
American note to Austria-Hungary re-
garding the sinking of the Italian steam
ship Ancona, made public tonight, re-
veals a formal demand by the United
States for prompt announcement of the
illegal and in~defensible'' act; for punish
ment of the submarine commander and
for PREPARATION by the payment of in
demnity for the killing and i%njuring Of
innocent American citizens.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

case. the trustee of IT. y. Scott, n
Poultney merchant, having petitioned to
set aside n mortgage for 81, 200 in favor
of l.. NJ. Bixby, an official of a Granville,
n. Y, bank.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
AFTER NEW YEARS JEWELLERS.

New York. Dec. lS.-No all-nisht per-
mits for the sale of liquor on New Years
eve will he granted in the metropolis this
year. if Mayor Mitchell complies with n
request made to-day by the board or
directors of the A~nti-Saloon League. The
league says the practice ought to be dis
continued when the distresses incident
to the war hang like a pail over so large
a proportion of the civilized world"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
$3.50 DEER KILLED.
Belated Reports Will Increase Num-
Der to over 0.OOO.

Lyndonville, Dec. 14.-The total number
of deer killed during the 1915 open season,
according to reports received by State
Commissioner j. w. TItcomb, Is $3.50. IT
Is believed that belated reports will bring
the total to at least 5000.
From reports received 1t Is indicated
that in the 5000 there were 1886 which
weighed less thar 100 pounds and III that
weighed more than 80 pounds each. Oh
the $3.50 deer reported 2,s90 were bucks
and 5000 were does. The summary by
counties Is this:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
RECEPTION TO vIcE-ADMlRAL MAYO

A reception is to be given by the YER
mont society in New York on Saturday
evening in honor of Nice-Admiral Henry
II. Mayo, L, S. N, at the residence of Jul
Illus Ii. Seymour 2ll West SIT sireat
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
BOSTON VOTES LICENSE.
eyes" Vote Was 43.S35 and "No"
Vote, 31,SS1.

Boston, Dec. N.-Candidates of the Good
Government association won all the four
city council seats voted for in to-day's
election. License advocates were again
in a considerable majority. Opposition to
taking land from the Commons to widen
busy th%oroughfares prevailed.
The vote on the license question was:
Yes. 1888: No. S1,SS1. A year ago the
figures were: Yes. 29,S5; No, 19. 49S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
REMARKABLE LANGUAGE
Says German Prpcr. C~omu.entinr on
Text of {. (. tncunn Note.

Berlin VIA London, Dec. 4. Tho text
or the American rotc Is Acknowledgements
on The An"ona WHs published in the
Berlin mornirS newspapers. Tho Lokal
An@eige:, the Tarohlatt, thc Nossische
Aeltun3 and other leading journals ro-
Train from any c0mraent which might
be regarded as tending to con0lica,e
the situation Only the KIuea Zcitung
and tn Post indulge IN any extended
discussion of the document.
The kreua ZoltGng says Tho Ian.
guage Of the aotc is remarkable. The
hncona, through its attempt AZ flight
had, even in accordance with the stand
earlier taken by the United States. for
feited every right to consideration and
It was for the commander Of the sub
marine t. decide whether to sink tho
came b. artillery fire or torpedo her.
Tns Unl,a1 States can therefore hold
rs reap,.r-'iS.e for the loss of lifo onlv
the captain of the Ancona, who did NO,
oo~V the submarines orders. or rather
thosn upon whose instructions he Sc
acted The cabinet at Vienna will there.
fore probably reject the claims of Amer
lea as directed to the wrong address
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

Assets Of American life insurance COM
panies have doubled in the last ten
years. and now exceed 1885, 5000 of
which over $6i5, 100000 has been loaned
to the farmers Of the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

See what classified advertising can &C.
complish for YOU in that task which la
bells itself impossible"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16
MAY D1sAPPoINT MOUNTAIN POOR

veal 1'|N'' 4 NIoOH AIN I'Jtlt.
The poor people of the mountain dis
trlcts SURROUNDING Rutland. who, for
many years, have enjoyed n c%hicken-ple
dinner and n Christmas tree as guests
Of generous people of the city, may he
doomed To disappointment this year. rs
W Of the principal worker in the
cause will be unabl to undertake the
task. Mrs. Il, /. Hall is recovering from
an operation and Mrs. NJ. T.. Wheeler
will be out of the city. More than 1Oo
people were given a Christmas treat last
year.
CRUSHED BY FALLING TREE.
Arthur s. Roach Of Hubbardton died at
the Plco lumber camp of the Vermont
Marble company in Sherburne Saturday
night from injuries received that day
when he was crushed beneath a falling
tree. His lungs were pierced by several
ribs. Mr.. Roach was in the woods chop.
ping with 80 or 40 other men when a large
tree on which no was at work dropped
suddenly. pinning him down, He was
badly crushed about the chest. He would
have been 40 years old on Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

For the past few years Windsor county
been credited with the largest num-
Der Of deer taken. This year Washing
ton county leads with Windsor county
second and Windham county third.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

YOU may fuss and fret about the
c'othes-problem-or you may solve II
without such annoyance by studying
the store ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-16

II the rent bill is hard to pay, reduce
ii NV rAntins n furnished room,
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Health Theories
GIVES large PART OF FORTUNE TO CHARITY

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the Kuhlman d. Chamb,iss Co.,
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In Louisville, KY. The Taylor
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