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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
FRENCH FINANCES.
Reserves Still Considerable. says FL
nancial Minister Ribot.

Paris, Dec. 26.-Some details of the re-
suit Of the loan of victory have been
given by NJ Ribot, minister of finance
during a discussion in the Senate of the
appropriation bill for the first three
months OF 1916.
THE reserves of France are still con-
siderable" said NJ. Ribot. I'VE have
negotiated a loan later than others, and
at this time our resources are coming
fresh and are we'll arranged, while the
others already are showing signs of
lassitude. We will overcome whatever
difficulties may arise, because we have
the courage. resolution and confidence
of the country.
NJ. Ribot explained that n real bud =
get would not be presented to the
Chamber of Deputies this year. 1t
would be impossible. at least as to
military appropriations to give figures
year in advance.
Expenses. NJ. Ribot declared were
constantly increasing. 1t was neces-
sary to manufacture more for the needs
of the war and also to advance money
to Belgium and Serbia.
rs it necessary to establish new
taxes?" asked the minister. Great
Britain has. done so, but she is in a
different position than we. In France
a new heavy tax could not be collected
easily and 1t would be heavy burden
on the country. We would be living
then, on credit We have just nege-
tiated loan under difficult conditions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
US. MARINE CORPS
NEEDS 1900 MEN
ADDED TO SERVICE

Washington. Dec. a,-The paramount
need Of the United States marine corps
is an increase in officers and men. accord
ing to the annual report OF its COM
which was made public tonight There
are now 1879 men and 3A officers in the
marine corps. distributed on board ships.
at naval stations, and in Haiti. Nicaragua,
Guam. China, and the Philippines. Unless
more officers and men are authorized by
Congress the marine corps will not be
able to properly take caro- of the in
terests of tho government in peace, and
will be badly handicapped in war.
General Barnett points out that in Or
der to properly perform the duties as
signed to 1t. the marine corps should have
an increase OF 700 men. However. Cen
eral Barnett is asking for an increase
OF only 1900 men. 60 officers and % war;
rant officers, and this has been approved
and presented to Congress by Secretary
Daniels in the estimates for enlargng
the navy The reason for asking for only
about one-flfth Of the number that Gen
eral Barnett says the corps really need
board has adopted as its policy the
maintenance Of the marine corps at one
NTH of the navy, and the navy depart
ment is asking for an increase OF only
1900 bluejackets.
General Barnett explains that the ma
chine dctachmcnts of the active fleet
are habitually kept at their full strength.
There are. however" he says, no men
who would be available for duty on
board the capital ships now in reserve
or under construction. in case an emer-
gency should arise requiring those ves-
sells to join the active fleet. Approx
mately 1,+J men are needed for this
duty. The companies to the fixed de
tense force are required to perfect them
selves in their specialtes. The most i'm
portant OF these speciaties are hand
ling submarine mines. the landing,
mounting and manning OF heavy bat
teries. together with the establishment
and management OF the fire-control sys-
TEN; the manning of aero-defense bat
teries. handling of portable searchlights
and many other branches of technical
work"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
$75O,O0O STOLEN.
Thieves Take Bonds Of Du Pont, Atlas
and Hercules Powder Companies.

and Hercules Powder Companies.
Wilmington Del. Dec. 26.-Stock certih-
Gates OF the Du Pont. Atlas and Hercules
Powder companies and General Motors
company, and coupon railroad bonds to
the value OF $4,000 We're stolen from a
registered mail pouch here shortly before
midnight Saturday night while 1t was be-
ing transported from the Wilmington post
Office to the Pennsylvania railroad station.
or this amount s35O,OoO was found later
hidden beneath blanket in the nail
wagon.
Albert Johnson and Earl johnson, ne
groes, drivers of tho wagon, were arrest
ed. They are not related. They are be-
lieved to DO merely tools OF the real rob-
beers. who escaped with the booty.
The securities were en- route to New
York. Some of the stock belongs to
the Du Pont company, and other stock
is the property of brokers in New York
who bought the shares for clients The
pouch stolen was one Of three of which
the negroes were in charge. 1t was the
only one containing registered matter.
The robbery evidently was the culmin-
alton of carefully laid plot.
The postoffice officials are silent.
Meanwhile the remaining 100000 in
securities is missing. 1t is said the
stocks and coupons can be transferred
or negotiated more readily than the
shares found in the mail wagon.
The negro drivers were questioned
vigorously to-day by postoffice Of
ficials and the police, but the result
| was kept secret, 1t is said the drivers
made admissions, for soon afterward
Postoffice Inspector NJ. 8. Plummer and
companion who were present at their
examination disappeared supposedly in
pursuit Of clues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
FED. RESERVE STATEMENT.
Bills Discounted Last Five Days In
creased A. 1000 900 over Previous Week.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Bills discounted
by federal reserve banks during the last
five days increased nearly 100000 over
the previous week. Last weeks state
ment. showing the banks condition, De-
cember g has been issued by the federal
reserve board. 1t shows: Resources, total
reserve $685., $4,000
Bills discounted and bought; total
sA AL 600.
Total resources, including United
States bonds, municipal warrants, fed
eral reserve notes met and amounts due
from federal reserve banks $3.50 sos, 600,
Total liabilities, s49o, $3.50
Gold reserve against net liabilities
s6.1 per cent, cash reserve against net
liza bilties, $50 per cent
Cash reserve against net deposit liabil.
tiles after setting aside 40 per cent gold
reserve against net amount of fedora
reserve notes in circulation, 9o,i pei
cent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
HENRY O.. FRICK OF
PITTSBURG IS YEARS
PRIZE SANTA CLAUS
AS Christmas Gift He Will Pay in Full All the
Accounts Of the 41,0OO Children Depostors
Lost When Pittsburg Bank Was Closed Re-
cently-Deposits Amount to $167, 1861

Mr.. Frick's proposal was submitted to
G. II. Getty, receiver for the closed insti-
tuition, who secured the approval of
state Banking Commissioner w. n.
Smith and Acknowledgement Frank $.
Brown to assist in carrying out the
plan. Mr.. Frick specified in his pro-
posal that the children were to receive
their money without delay and arrange
ments were made with officials of the
Pittsburg Bank OF Savings and the
Union Savings bank to formulate a plan
for the paying Of the Il, 900 accounts just
as soon as State banking officials can
complete their canvass of the books of
the closed institution. In order to sim
plify this great task. the manner of
making payments will be announced
through the principals Of the schools
whose pupils are depositors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
WAS NOT LACKING
IN NEW YORK CITY

New York. Dec. 24.-Official celcbra ton
of Christmas began in New York to-
night when the lights were turned on in
community trees and chOirs sang
carols while thousands of belated shop
pers paused to listen. Charitable or
CARNATIONS completed preparations for
the distribution Of thousands of well fill
ed baskets and none will need lack a
share in the holiday cheer. Postal and
express company employees toiled late
to clear away an avalanche of Christmas
packages.
On the stock exchanges. in Wall Street.
banks and brokers offices, stores and fac
tories, Christmas bonuses were distributed
with lavish hand. Gift buying was on
an unprecedented scale and there was
no lack of funds to provide for the needs
of charity.
Commander Evangeline Booth an
nounced that all arrangements had been
made for the biggest Christmas dinner
ever given by the Salvation Army any
where in the world. More than 5000 per-
sons in the metropolitan district will
share in the feast and toys will be given
to nearly 10000 children. Other similar
organizations will entertain on a larger
scale than usual.
Vincent Astor wifi provide dinner to-
morrow for 1000 families through var
ious agencies, Congressman George w
Loft will distribute 5000 baskets among
the poor of his district. and James ]
Hagan. democratic leader Of the lbtt
assembly district, played Santa Claus to
night for 1000 persons. Through ar
italian newspaper, 1000 parcels were dis
tributed among the italian poor.
In hospitals and institutions there wa.
no lack OF the Christmas spirit and IL
almost every one of them there was /,
tree. An entertainment was given to
night for the immigrants at Ellis island
Christmas day was ushered In Will
prayers for peace offered at inidnigh
masses in every Roman Catholic Churcl
in tho diocese under instructions from
Cardinal Farley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

pittsburg, Pa. Dec. &.--Joy prevailed
IN the hearts Of Pittshurg school chill
dren tonight as result Of the an
nouncement late to-day by II. c. Frick,
millionaire coal magnate. that he will
pay in full as a Christmas gift all the
accounts Of the 41,000 children depostors
In the Pittsburg Bank Of Savings, which
was closed here last Wednesday by order
of the state department Of banking.
The deposits amount to Sl67,1366S. and
payment will he made in cash just as
soon as the necessary arrangements can
he completed. which will probably be
about January 3.
In order to induce children TO save a
school savings fund was started many
years ago. Through an agreement with
the city board OF education. bank col
lectors visited the lS2 schools in the city
weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
Peculiar Tragedy.

Asheville, n. c., Dec. 8.-John Hayes,
young farmer OF Tryon, n. c.. is dead
from a load Of buckshot and Frank
Foster of the same place. Is held by
the authorities as the result of a Shoot
ing to-day in the presence Of two young
women whose identity was not disclosed.
Reports received here said Hayes was
walking with the girls when Foster
stepped from behind a bush,
Step aside please, so ! can kill YOU"
Foster is quoted as saying to Hayes. Tho
latter laughed and one of Hayes COM
panions placed her hand In his and said
she would die by his side. Foster then Is
alleged to have fired
coroner's Jury held Foster responsible
for the shooting.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
YOUNG PEOPLE Of
RUTLAND RECEIVE
A VALUABLE GIFT
Ex-GOv. Mead Presents Them
with McIntire Property to
BE Used as COmmun-
ity Center.

Rutland Dec. 26-The Rev. A. H. Brad
ford, pastor of the First congregational
Church of Rutland, announced at this
mornings service the gift by Ex-Governor
John A. Mead of this city of the H. ".
McIntirc property at the southeast cor
ner of Center and Court streets TO be
used by the young people of Rutland as
a community center with club rooms,
gymnasium. tennis courts, etc. and TO DO
administered by the trustees and used us
Headquarters for various social and re-
creative activities under tho general
supervision of the Congregational Church
Governor Mead has had in mind for two
years tho gift Of a parish house to tho
church and the idea gradually developed
into more extensive plan. 1t is planned
to dedicate the property to the young
people of Rutland and regardless of creed
or church connection to make it Of the
widest scope
The place, which is located only a few
rods from the Congregational Church
consists of large three-story brick
house. a large brick barn and half an
acre of land.
The rcmodcing of house and barn, the
equipment of a gymnasium, the laying
out of tennis courts, the csta blish-
ment of social rooms with games
and amusements, the location of COM
mittee rooms, dining room, kitchen and
an auditorium are among the things
planned for the project, the entire en-
pense to be borne by Governor Mead. The
property will be decided tn the trustees
of the Congregational Church and 1t is
estimated that the gift when the buildings
are rernodclcd and equipped and the
grounds laid out will have cost Governor
Mead $4,000
Although the church will be the re-
sponsble organization behind the plan for
this community center it is designed TO
place 1t under the direct management of
non-scctarian board with liberal powers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
His Illness Is Pronounced Seri.
Gus but Not Dangerous-Doc.
tor Has Ordered Absolute Rest
Cor Patient.
WILL REJO|N PARTY LATER
Meanwhile Delegates Will Con.
linue On to Copenhagen and
The Hague--Message Has
Been Sent 10 William J. Bryan
TO Join the Expedition.

Stockholm, Dec. a. via London. On ac-
count of his serious illness. Henry Ford
has been compelled to abandon his tr1p.
The remaining members OF the expedl-
ton will continue on to Copenhagen and
The Hague with the idea of carrying out
Mr. Ford's plan for permanent arpltra-
ton board. The committee has issued the
following statement
THE illness Of Mr.. Ford, while not dan
gcrous. is serious His doctor asserts con-
tidentially that there is no organic dis
ease, but that there is urgent need Tor
rest. The doctor is hopeful that the re-
lief from responsibility for the expedition
will speedily restore him to normal
health"
Before leaving the party Mr.. Ford
said
IF am we'll enough, ! will surely
Join the expedition later. I am confident
it will continue the same without me and
that it will do much toward bringing
peace"
The absence of Mr.. Ford has caused
serious regret among the delegates, as
the impression seems to prevail that it
will detract materially from the prospects
of the expedition.
While in Christiania, Mr. Ford was
obliged to remain constantly in his hotel,
and his non appearance caused much
disappointment to the throngs of Nor
WegianS at the meetings and to the many
who gather in front of his stopping place.
His seclusion was commented upon by
:he local press
y message has been sent to William j.
Bryan. urging him to come to Europe
and join the party.
London, Dec PA despatch to Reu-
ter's Telegram company from Stock
holm says:
Henry Ford's peace party arrived
here this morning. Fifty-seven rooms
had been engaged for them at one of
the big hotels. Mr.. Ford's secretary,
Lewis r. Lochner told nterviewers
that Mr. Ford would stay in Norway
for some time to regain his health, but
would later rejoin the expedition. Mr..
Lochner declared that no differences
existed among the members of the
party.
To-morrow morning the Swedish
Peace and Arbitration association will
arrange a meeting at which the mem
hers of the Ford peace mission will
be welcomed by NJ. Wavrinskq. supreme
head of the Good Tcmplars."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
MISERY STORY DENIED.
Germany Claims She Is Doing All Pos
sible for the Poles.

Berlin, Dec, rs (wIrelcss to Sayville).
THE London Times on November %
and 6 published an article about the
misery caused by the German authorities
in the occupied parts of Russian Poland"
says an item given out by the Overseas
News agency to-day. I'm reality the
German authorities did everything in
order to restore economic activity and
furnish food to the occupied districts.
1.-The grain harvested there was used
entirely for the population, Since it was
impossible to bring raw materials for the
re-opening of factories, the German au-
thorites began road building in order to
give work to the population Now $50, ono
Poles are occupied in this way. Be
sides, the authorities instituted employ
ment offices for those willing to work
outside their home districts"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
FOOD FOR BELGIUM.
Shipments for December Create Rec
ord for Philanthropy,

foodstuffs into Belgium during Decem.
Der are declared by the American com.
mission for relief in Belgium to have
established record unparalleled in
the history of philanthropy. Already
thirteen steamers have left American
ports and by the end Of the month one
shipload Of supplies for every day in
the month will have entered Belgium
or will be on its way there.
In October OF this year. according
to statement issued to-day by Alex
ander ]. IIemphill treasurer Of the
commission. the amount collected and
spent in benevolent work by the or.
ganization was $4,323,l75
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
Storm Upsets Middlebury.

here by the severe snow and wind storm
that ragged this morning. Telephone wires
were blown down and limbs of trees were
scattered over sidewalks. Attendance at
services this morning was slight and sew
eral of the churches gave up services.
At two o'clock this morning the cellar
of the house occupied by Prof Thomas r.
BoyCc was flooded, the sewer breaking
The furnace fire was put out and neigh
boring cellars began to fill. Street Com
missioner James McGlnchey had force
of men at work repairing the break short
ly after two.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
PRICES LOWER.
Wholesale Figures in United states
One per Under 1915.

Washington. Dec. &.-Wholesale prices
in the United States were nearly one per
cent lower in 1914 than during the year
before. comprehensive bulletin on the
subject, Issued tonight by the bureau Of
labor statistics. shows there were decided
decreases in the prices OF clothing. fuel.
metals and building materials more than
offsetting increases on farm products and
foods The bulletin deals only with
the year 1914. before the full effect OF the
European war had been felt by Ameri-
can industry and commerce.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
BARELY ESCAPED.
students Of School Mt Highland, N. ".
Driven from bed by Fire.

Highland, n. Y, Dec. 2s--One hundred
guests OF the Chodikee Lake Hotel and
60 students of the Raymond Riordan
school We're barely able to escape early
tonight when the hotel and school
buildings at Chodikee Lake, seven miles
north OF this village, were destroyed by
fire. The blaze spread through the
frame structures with such rapidity that
the occupants were unable to save any
of their personal belongings.
Seighs We're sent out from this vii
lage and brought many of the shiver-
ing guests and students back here, where
the doors Of the Methodist Church were
thrown open to them. Bedding and mat
tresses were brough< in and the victims
will spend the night in the church. The
loss is placed at 3150,0O0.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
WILL BOX FULTON.
Jess Willard Will stick to His ORIG.
inal Schedule at New Orleans.

Chicago. Dec, 36.-Tom Jones. manager
of Jess Willard tonight assured Nike
Collins. manager Of Fred Fulton, that 70.
CARELESS Of what the New Orleans promo
ters do, Willard will take on no other Op.
ponent until he has boxed Fulton.
According to Jones and Collins it is now
up to Tom Burns and Dominica Torto.
rich, who originally scheduled the bout
for New Orleans, to say whether they are
prepared to go through with 1t or not.
III they are not said Jones, bids
from other promoters will be in order.
They will accept Fulton or no one for Will
lard's first fight. After that battle. no
matter, whore decided, willard will bs
open to other chalengers."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
NO FOREIGN LOAN.
Carranxa VIII Try to Hun Mexico for
Time without Borrowing.


Washington. Dec. 26.-unofficial infor-
nation has been received here that Gem
eral Carranza will try to run the de facto
government in Mexico without seeking a
foreign loan until some months hence
because OF the prevailing high price of
money. An effort will be made next
month to finance federal bank, but funds
obtained for this purpose would not be
available for government use, although
the new banking system Is expected to do
much toward restoring the country's
credit
Although Mexico now Is practically
bankrupt, the treasury empty and the ma
tional debt increased. Carranza IL said tn
believe that with policy of economy his
provisional adminstra ton will he able to
conduct itself for some time merely by
using the ordinary resources Of the coun-
try.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS EVE.

San Francisco, Dec. N.-San Franciscos
annua! outdoor Christmas eve festival
took place in the Plaza of the new civic
center. The soloist this year was Miss
Alice Gentle.
Tomorrow all children will he well
come at the Panama-Paci exposition
grounds All who ask Will receive free
street car tickets and there will be 900
free bags of candy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
MIGHT BE WORSE.

Maiden Aunt to little nephew on a
vlsiU-You're not gettins homesick, Will
lie?
Little Boy-Oh. no aunte. it's even dull
or at home,-LOndon Opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE.

Manchester Dec. GA community
Christmas tree with singing of carols by
three choirs and bag of candy for every
child present, added JOY to Manchester's
Christmas eve. The candy was furnished
by Mrs. w. II. Mcclure of Albany and
Manchester.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF

Washington despatch says that
House committee on public lands has
practically agreed to report favor
ably administration conservation wa
ter power bill-virtually identical
with one which passed at last session
and died in the Senate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30
REASON ENOUGH.

Suitor- What makes YOU think. sir, that
viii not be able to support your daugh-
Ter
Her Fnther-The difficulty I've had in
doing it myself Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

You may fuss" and fret about tho
clothes-problem-or you may solve il
without such annoyance by studying
the store ads.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

See what classified advertising can ac-
oomplish for you in that task which h.
bells itself impossible"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

France has declared it's attitude
against drinking. French temper
ance society, The Alarm, has been re-
organised on larger basis. headed
by President Poincare, and including
every prominent Frenchman
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

Kaiser has prohibited any Christ
mas festivities in German court or
otherwise before peace shall have
been established. Even New Years
wishes will be barred. and roya,
princes will not be allowed to return
home to spend Christmas in their
family circles. The Kaiser and Kaserin
will spend Christmas at headquarters in
France.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

British casualties in Serbian expedi-
ton were but 1878. OF whom one
officer and SIS enlisted men died.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

Major II. c. Mayes, who has ar
rived from England to take charge of
bayonet and physical drill in Canada,
says England will have 1900, 600
trained men in the field early next
year. and will inaugurate a great
busting OFF, in the spring, to con-
slst mainly Of handto-hand encounters
on an enormous scale.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-30

Two of largest steel companies
have practically no material Of any
kind to sell for delivery before July
next.