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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
SHIP HEADS INDICTED
Alleged Violation of Customs Law by
Hamburg American Line

Hamburg American Line
The federal grand jury of New
York, which has been investigating
violations Of the customs laws in con-
nection with. the furnishing of sup
plies to German cruisers in the At
Iantic, returned two indictments
against the Hamburg-American line
and five men alleged to have been
connected with the shipments
The indictments charge conspiracy
to defraud the government through
the filing at the customs house of false
records, false clearance of vessels and
false manifests of cargo.
The men named in the Indictment
are Karl Bunz, director in charge OF
the New York office of the Hamburg
American line; J. Poppenhause, who
served as supercargo on the steam
ship Berwind; George hotter. Felix
Sefner and Adolph Manchester.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
Valuable Relics DestToye !

Memorial building, Lowell, h-a~e.
was damaged 800, 900 by fire. Xii
merous valuable war relics wero &C
stroyed. The public library confirms
about 100 900 books, while the pu~ii
reading room had hundreds CT val.
able records.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
New $40 counterf.i+

The secret service has issued a
warning of the existence of a poor
counterfeit OF the new $40 national
bank note on the Second National
bank OF Boston.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
WEST BURKE

* Warren Gaskell has been spending
few days in St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Angie Burns of Newport visit
ed in town the latter partof last week.
Harry Winslow, was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Drown Saturday.
Mrs. B. D. Rugeles was in St.
Johnsbury Saturday Of last week.
Chas. Amidon and family of Center
vale spent Sunday at Frank Wards.
Rev. J. Q. Angel was in Barre.
Montpelier, and St. Johnsbury last
week.
MIS-. Frank Humphrey of St. Johns
bury visited at E. B. Smiths last
week.
Mrs. Lang of Barton was the guest
Of Mr.: and Mrs. Wallace Bowman
Thursday
Mrs, Tracy was called to Newport
Center last week by the illness and
death Of her mother.
Miss Laila Roundy was at home from
her school in Snffield, Conn, last
week, returning Mo day.
Miss Matte Dickerman took part in
| the St Johnsbury academy concert in
St. Johnsbury Friday evening.
Mrs. f. w. Smith and daughter,
Alice. Of Burke have been quite III
with the grip, but are much better.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Fl. Frasier went tc
Coventry on Saturday, to attend the
funeral of Mrs Frasier's uncle. wht
died Thursday after a very serious
operation.
Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Montgomer,
have purchased the Soloman lot OF
Church street and intend to begin tht
erection of new town hall building il
the near future This sounds like
progress, and we like it,
The first gentleman's night of tn,
West Burke Woman's club. which
occurred on Friday evening Of las
week was a most decided success il
every way. The hall was prettily
decorated in the club colors, green an,
white. and looked very cosy and home
ike. The guests were met at the doc
by members of the entertainment
committee. and escorted to the recep
ton committee, Mrs. Alice Burke
Mrs. Emma Way and Mrs Esthe
Porter, Delicious refreshments O
punch and cake and waters wer
served in a dainty green and whit
booth, at the left of the entrance, am
this proved very popular resort q
everyone during the evening. Mrs
Mary Doyle of st. Johnsbury CAV,
several fine readings and the songs b.
Mrs. Grace CasweIl of Derby Lire
ands selections by the Burns orchestr
of Newport, were excellent and tn
whole program was greatly enjoyed b.
large and enthusiastic audience
After the entertainment, the orchestr
played for dancing r
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
Wilson Signs Pension Bill

President Wilson signed the pension
appropriation bill, carrying approx
mately S164 900 900. 1t was the first
OF the large appropriation bills to
reach the president
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
No AIisns on Public Work.

The constitutionality of the state
law prohibiting the employment OF
aliens On public work was upheld by
the New York state court OF appeals.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

O. III. Jenness has hen that recent
ly laid an egg measuring seven and
one-half inches the long way and six
inches around it.
S. A. Jones's family. Mr. and Mrs.
A. j. Griffin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Jones recently attended the wedding of
Grace Locke of ST. Johnsbury.
There was quite little disturbance
at the recent dance by few young
men from Lyndonville. They will be
looked after in the future if their
ungentlemanly conduct is not stopped.
The village school closed Friday.
Feb. 10. Pupils of the grammar room
having no absent marks for the term
were Mary Phillips, Luda Barber and
Ralph Bishop. Fayette Barber and
Maurice Blake were each absent one
day.
About SO children helped in the
program at the lecture hour at the
last Grange meeting. 1t was very
interesting and much enjoyed by all
present. The Children were all given
a treat of pop corn and peanuts as they
marched out of the hall.
SUTTON NORTH RIDGE
Miss Winona Rean of Newark is
working at B. H. Fairbanks's.
Miss Elsie j. Orcutt spent the week
end with Miss Charlotte McFarlin.
Mrs. w. E. Wheeler is caring for
Mrs. B. H. Fairbanks and baby Kath-
arine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses GiIfllan and son
of Bloomington were recent visitors at
Fred Miles's.
Miss Lila Gilman. who has been
working at Lyndon. is spending few
days at home.
Ned Gilman cut his foot quite badly
one day last week, while working in
the woods at Alph. Stoddard's.
A little maid named Katharine
Charlotte, arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Benz. H. Fairbanks Wednes.
day morning, Feb "a. Congratulations
About IS of the friends of Miss
Charlotte McFarlin gathered at the
home of her uncle, Owen McFarlin,
Saturday evening to remind her tha
Sunday was her 18th birthday. Dainty
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. and all declared the even
ing we'll spent.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
GIoucester Fleets Death Toll

The Gloucester, Mass. fishing fleet
lost twenty eight lives and eight
schooners last year. The property
loss for the past year was estimated
at $75 ,0OU.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
Evefvn Thaw Breaks Down

Evelyn N. Thaw was taken to
New York ssnatorium suffering from
4 nervous breakdown caused by over
work
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

Nine. Bernhardt DoINg VOL
Nine. Sarah Bernhard il making
normal progress toward recovery sines
tie aAputatisa Of leg - Fsb. -.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

stating the belief that England, by
thus shortening the war, is acting IN
the interests Of all humanity, includ-
ing the German non-combatants.
The United States, Holland, the
Scandinavian countries and Italy are
the nations whose commerce will be
most affected by the British order.
DardaneIIes Operations Delayed
The attack of the allied fleet ON the
Dardanelles has been interrupted.
The British official information bureau
issued statement saying the opera
tons were being delayed by bad
weather. The statement follows:
THE secretary Of the admiralty
makes the following announcement:
THE operations in the Dardanelles
are again delayed by unfavorable
weather. A strong northeasterly gale
is blowing, with rain and mist, which
would render long range fire and aero
plane observation difficult"
The Eastern Campaign
Germany's greater than Waterloo
victory turns out to be the turning
of the Russians out of East Prussia by
a sudden concentration of troops
without, However, resulting in any
great advantage to the kaiser other
than furnishing the peg upon which to
hang celebrations with which to en-
courage his people.
Not only did the Russians escape
iron hut -nv7f1 ~
they did it at much less cost than
Berlin figured it to be.
! General Won Hindenburg is be1ne
again made to feel the resiliency OF
the Russian line when operating in its
own country with somewhere neal
/ equal railroad service.
! The Russians are now trying to re
! gain the ground which Won linden
burg won and the stubborn struggle
! continues on the line from the Bob
/ to the Narew, Where Grand Duke
! Nicholas has yet to establish his as
tendency.
Little Change In West
In the west interests are centring OF
the fighting in the Champagne re
gion, where fierce attack and counte
attack have marked the operations.
new attempt to force back the German
line is under way here and although
no definite results have been achieved
a battle of considerable Importance i
developing.
Attacks of the allies along this sec
ton Of the front have beeen proceed
ing tentatively for several days bu
the communication from the German
war office indicates that an assault il
| force has now been launched
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
Student Heir to Millions

Harry b. Belanga, a student at a
Richmond business college, has fallen
heir to So 900, 600 left him by his
uncle, Captain Harry Del Lafayette,
a retired French army officer, who
died at Bordeaux
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK women
Thousands Have eenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate |

promptly with the
W m a ms private
correspondence de-
partnent of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by a
woman and held in
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

Ned Gilman cut his foot quite badly
one day last week, while working in
the woods at Alph. Stoddard's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

A little maid named Katharine
Charlotte, arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Benz. H. Fairbanks Wednes-
day morning, Feb "a. CONGRATULATIONS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

Miss Lila Gilman. who has been
working at Lyndon, is spending a few
days at home.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Gilfillan and son
of Bloomington were recent visitors at
Fred Miles's.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1915-03-03
SUTTON NORTH RIDGE

Miss Winona Rean of Newark is
working at B. H. Fairbanks's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
STAMPEDE CAUSED
AMONG PUPILS BY
A CRY OF fire.
Students of st. Johns Parochial
School, Burned with Loss of
Life, Unnerved by Sudden
Cry

Peabody, Mass, Nov. s.-A cry of
fire that rung through the old high
school building where 200 pupils Of
St Johns parochial school. recently de-
stroyed by fire. had assembled for their
studies today. caused panic and wild
scramble for all of the exits. There
were no fatalities although a boy
jumped through a window was picked
up with a broken arm anw many LAGER
atoms.
The pupils evidently were still ner-
vous from their recollections of the
fire on Oct. % which resulted in the
loss of 81 lives. The sight of steam
escaping from a radiator caused one Of
the pupils to become frightened and
his shrill cry was instantly followed
by a stampede. The Sisters in charge
Of the school endeavored to quiet the
pupils. but the rush had started and
there was no way by which they could
be stopped until all had reached the
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
MAJORITY LEADER
CLAUDE kITCH|N
NOT IN ACCORD
Will Oppose Wilson in a Per-
sonal Capacity as to National
Defence Program

Washington, Nov s.-Rep. Claude
Kitchen, Democratic leader Of the
House. told President Wilson today af-
Ter a long conference with him, that
he could not support the administra-
tons program for national defence and
tAat he would oppose the program in
d personal capacity only and not as ma
ioriry leader. Mr. kitchin was with
TIE President more than an hour during
which MIR. Wilson outlined to him the
army and navy plans for the next ses-
sion OF Congress and for the next five
Years. Mr.. Xii min stated his views
frankly TO the President. directing his
opposition chiefly TO the naval program.
ALI I can say" said Nj kitchin as
Ae left the White House is that
very much regret that l cannot support
the Presidents national defence pro-
gram. The plans Go not meet with my
convictions, particularly with reference
10 the navy"
Nj. kitchin was asked his grounds
for opposing the naval program
Il shall make a clean exposition of
my views as soon as Congress con
venes, IN speech to the Houss =
replied. OF course ] shall not attempt
- oppose the program as the majority
leader but merely in my personal ca
p&city."
M, kitchin said he thought 1t very
probable that the majority would favor
the defense program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
Reply to U. S. Note

The note is in reply to a letter pre-
sented by Ambassador Gerard on July
81, directing the attention Of the I'm
perial government to statements said
to have been made by Robert Rosen-
thai and George T. B. Breckow, when
they were on trial in England as spies.
1t is suggested that a false passport
found on Breckow probably was issued
by one Of certain individuals in our
country and also in neutral coun-
tries who have endeavored to make
a trade of selling such papers at a
good price. If Rosenthal and Breckow
really made the statements accusing
German officials, the note says, it must
be assumed that they were induced
to do so by threats. promises or other
preSSura
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
NO OPPORTUNITY
FOR PROMOTIONS
IN PRESENT ARMY

Washington. Nov. s-Private and nom
commissioned men in the army will have
no opportunity TO reach the commission
rank by competitive examination in the
immediate future. because of lack of
vacancies in the grade of second lieu
tenants Consequently there will be no
chance whatever for civilians to secure
commissions in the regular army, as the
enlisted personnel has the first claim on
any vacancies that may exist after the
graduating class at West Point has been
taken care OF.
Notice of this situation has been con-
veyed by the war department to the va
rious army departments.
The only opportunity for private SOL
diers and civilians to obtain commissions.
therefore probably will be afforded by
legislation at the approaching session of
Congress for the increase of the militia
~ establishment in accordance with the
suggestions Of President Wilson and Sec
rotary Garrison
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
Text of Zimmerman Note

The text of the note signed by Herr
Zimm erman, under secretary of state
for foreign affairs, and transmitted
through American Ambassador Gerard
follows:
The undersigned has the honor to
state the following to His Excellency,
James W. Gerard. in reply to the let
ter of July 81 last, concerning the al
legged issuing Of false American pass
ports by the German authorities:
The assertions made by Robert
Rosenthal, who was shot in England
as a spy, that a false passport had
been offered to him by the Offices Of
the German admiralty staff; that
Corvetionk Captain Prieger held a
stock of falsified American passport
blanks in the admiralty staff Offices.
and that the latter has showed him
the water marks in them as well as
rubber stamps for the legalization Of
false passports one and all are not
true.
with reference to the fact that one
George T. Breckow, who was arrested
in England as a spy, had been supplied
with a false passport, the investiga-
CONTINUED on Page 5-Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
Bulgarian
FeIiCitation
on Capture
Nish Forts

Berlin. Nov. Soy wireless + say
vile n y).-An exchange Of kilograms
between Gen. Jecof. Bulgarian COM
yuander-in-chief, and Premier Radosla-
v99 Of Bulgaria, upon the capture Of
Nish by the Bulgarians. Is recorded by
The over Seas News Agency in a dis
patch from Sofia which quoted Gen
recof as teIegraphing:
After fierce and sanguinary fighting
tie fortress OF Nish has been conquered
tn our brave. victorious troops and The
BULGARIAN flag has been hoisted 70 remain
forever
Premier RadoslavofT replied:
The capture Of Nish where TIE ma
.lorsI flag Will wave forever in honor of
the Emperor and the dynasty and to the
glory Of our brave Bulgarian soldiers, has
aforded great JOY 10 me and my col
leagues. The council Of ministers sends
salutatlons for the victorious flag which
50 completely upholds the policy Of ma
tioual union"
King FerGinands reply to Gen. JecoFf' =
telegram announcing the capture Of Nisn
Is also quoted In the dispatch. II reads:
ID congratulate you most sincerely upon
the taking Of Nish-that chief stronghold
a treachery and untruth. God save our
t~nops"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
Letter introduced at Di-
rectors' Trial Decries
Price Of Competition
w h e n Payment De-
manded Would Have
Been So Much Less
WOULD PURCHASE
INSTEAD OF FIGHT

New York, Nov. s.-Attorneys for
the government in the trial Of the II
former directors Of the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad on
the charge Of criminal violation Of the
Sherman law, took satisfaction this
afternoon in reading into the record a
letter from Charles A. Mellen, vice
president Of the road, in which he ap
Piled the phrase maintenance of your
monopoly to the activities Of the road
critics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09

Three thousand members Of "a
patas following surrendered yesterday
and were given amnesty said the
message, and for many days, groups
Of soldiers lately in arms have been
bringing in their rifles.
The discovery on the part of the
Zapata following that the Constitu-
tionalist government is disposed to
keep its pledge to grant them the very
reforms for which they have fought
against previous governments in Mex
leo is helping the cause of pacifca-
ton"
Other dispatches to the agency told
of renewed activity in the petroleum
industry. Numerous applications for
permits to sink wells or lay pipes lines
had been filled. it was said, and two
new pipe lines for the Tampico re-
gion were contemplated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
GERMANY SENDS
REGRETS OVER
WHITLOCK RETURN

Washington, Nov. s-Secretary Lansing
announced today that the German militia
~ authorities in Belgium had expressed
to American Minister Brand whitlock
their regrets that published reports
should have made it appear he was leav-
ing Belgium as a result Of objections
from the German government
Minister WhitIock was assured that the
German authorities regretted his depart
ure.
Secretary Lansing added that no official
communications Of any sort had passed
between the Berlin and Washington gov
ernments respecting Mr.. Whitlock's sta
tus. Mr.. Whitlock will sail from Am
sterdam on Wednesday Of this week for
q vacation due to i'll health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
DOUBTS TRUTH
OF TESTIMONY
Has Suspicious Concern
ing Evidence Intro
duced Before British
Courts During Trial
of Spies

Washington, Nov. s. Ger
many in a note which reached
the State department today de-
MES fatty, testimony alleged to
have been given in English
courts that German government
officers, prepared false Ameri-
can passports and handed them
to agents." and expressed doubt
that such testimony ever actual
ly was given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09

Washington, Nov. 8. Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Lam
sing today read American and
British press comment on the
last note sent by the United
States to Great Britain and
awaited the effect of the docu-
ment upon British treatment of
neutral over seas trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
"MisadventureS''

Earl Loreburn spoke of what he
termed the misadventures" of the
Antwerp expedition. the loss Of Rear
Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock's
squadron. the Dardanelles operations
and the Balkan expedition. The speak
er said he had been told two months
ago that 5000. 900 men had been killed
or disabled for life and that multitudes
had been added TO this number ana
that if the conflict continued indef-
initely revolution or anarchy" might
follow in Europe.
Earl Loreburn. who was one of the
Radical stalwarts who criticized the
South African war, today, oddly
'et1cteh himself supported BY viscount
Miner. former high commissioner for
South Africa, who was one Of those
largely responsible for the South Afri-
can war. Viscount Milner. however,
largely confined himself TO a criticism
Of the censorship. He declared that the
news had been "doctored in an opti-
mistic sense" and also denounced the
government for not going sooner to
the assistance of Serbia.
Baron Courtney Of Penwith. we'll :
known as a peace advocate. followed
Niscount Miner. He said the govern
ment should show itself ready to ac-
cept any suggestions which would end
the war, concluding. however that the
GUM and France and that no indem-
nifty should be demanded on Great
Britain.
Earl Curzon Of Keddlestone. Lord
privy Seal who replied for the govern
ment, defended both the coalition cabi-
net and its liberal predecessor He
reminded the critics Of the govern
ment that experts did not always agree
He announced that the government was
considering whether arrangements
could not be nlaG~ for creating closer
contact between the press and the fight
ing forces. The government Lord Mil
burn said should not hold out expecta-
tions to a nation which was confronted
with extreme peril unless they were
sure they would be able TO make good
In saying that he had been informed
that 100000 men already had been
killed or disabled in the war, Earl
Loreburn added that this was what
was meant by a way of attrition and
that while the war continued the gov
eminent should do their best to prevent
irreparable mistakes. No scheme
should be attempted without the ap-
prevail of the highest naval and mill
tary authorities The idea of a small
cabinet reporting TO a full cabinet on
such matters Earl Loreburn character
lied as highly unsatisfactory.
While discussing the censorship Wis
count Miner said he did not see that
il did any good to censor the German
wireless in London. If the German
reports were false. il would be better
to deny them than TO let them go I'M
answered, for in the latter case neutral
countries naturally came to the con-
clusion that they were true. He re-
ferred to the report published in the
sailors had murdered the crew of a
German submarine. as a case in point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-09
Former High Chancel-
lor Points to Antwerp
Expedition, era dock
Squadron, the Darda-
nelles and Balkans as
Examples
NOT SATISFIED BY
SMALL CABINET

London, Nov. 8, s.s5 P. M.-The de-
bate on the conduct of the war and
the censorship was resumed in the
House of Lords this afternoon. Earl
Loreburn, former high chancellor.
brought up the subject, declaring that
he took this action on his belief thai
the Marquis of Lansdowne, the min
lister without portfolio, had not made
adequate reply to the arguments Of
Viscount Morley.