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Will Be the Most Important Ever
Staged in Time of Peace, Ev.
cry Available Vessel Being
Ordered into Place.
REQ FLEET VS.. blue FLEET
Admiral Mayo Will EndeavOr to
Attack Some Point on East
ern Coast and Admiral Fetch
er Will Try to Anticipate
Movements of Hostile Fleet.

WASHINGTON, Oct A.-What naval au-
thcrities expect to he the most important
war game eve- played in time of peace
by the American navy began tonight Off
the Atlantic coas>. Every available vcs-
rel on the active list was ordered into
place They were divided into two forces,
one the red or hostile fleet, ana the other
the blue undertaking to prevent the enc
my from landing on American soil.
The purpose of the game is to develop
data to assist the navy in working out a
ecnemc OF national defense, and for that
reason It wns explained to-niEht by Rear
Admiral Benson, chief of operations. the
movements of the contending forces and
ali particulars of the manoeuvrec should
be kept strictly confidential
The attacking force sailed from New
port, r. l.. and tonight had assumed
battle position at some point off the
coast. The blue defenders, comprising
most of the battleships Of the Atlantic
fleet sailed from Hampton Roads. and
through its scouts began search for
the enemy Plans for the maneuvers
were worked out by the naval war COL
lege at Newport and were DESIGNED to
demonstrate how an enemy approaching
the coast could be stopped and destroyed.
The game will continue for 10 days or
more hefore the final result is known.
All wireless stations along the coast
have been requested to communicate
what messages they may receive from
the ships to the navy department Sep
arate wireless codes have been worked
out for each division, So that reports
may be read at the navy department
while neither fleet can learn what the
other is doing.
Submarines and mines will play an
important part in the maneuverS. The
oretcal mine fields have been laid at n
number of points, and submarines have
been stationed at strategic places along
the coast.
The only branch of the naval service
not participating in the game is the
aeroplane corps No provisions for the
work of airships was made by the wal
college in drawing up the plans.
The defending fleet is commanded by
Admiral Fletcher, commander-in chief
of the Atlantic feet. and the attackers
by Vicc-Admiral Mayo.
Under the rules. practically the entire
roast from Maine to Florida IS open to
attack.
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SATURDAYS FOOTBALL GAMES,

At Observation-Disclosures 7. Massachu-
sets Agricultural College o.
At New Haven-University of Virginia
TO- Yale o.
At Princeton-Princeton 10, Rutgers O.
AT lthaca-Cornel 81. Oberlin =
At Hanover-Dartmouth 81, Maine 0.
At Syracuse-Syracuse 6, Bucknell o.
At South Bethlehem-Lehigh Is.
Carlisle o.
AT Annapolis-GeorGetown .. Navy 0,
At Observation-Disclosures G. st. Law
renee
At Lewiston, Me,-Bates 6. Fort McKin-
ley o.
At Annapolis-St. Johns College 49, st.
Mary's o.
At Medford, Mass,-Tufts Is, Norwich
University O.
AT West Point-Army IA, Holy Cross H.
At Swarthmore-Swarthm A. Dciin-
son 0.
At Providence-Brown O. Trinity o
At Notwithstanding II. Williams o.
At State College-Penn State II, Lebanon
Valley o.
At Exeter, y. H,-Phill!ps Exeter Acac-
envy q, Dartmouth Freshmen o
At Middletown--Wesley r. Rhode Is
land State O.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
FOrty-Seventh state Convention to Dc
Held October IL. II and 10
Strong Speakers Secured.

Richford, Oct. 5.-The 47th annual con-
of the State will be held here october
10. Il and IS, The program committee.
consisting of the Rev. d. G.. Guest and
the Rev. E. NJ Fuller of Rchford. and
the Rev II. A. Slayton of Morrisvile
and the Rev. G. A. Boyd of Burlington,
has arranged a list of strong speakers.
The Rev, William a. Brown. d, D.. of
Chicago field worker of the Internation-
al Sunday School association, will speak
several times on the last two days of
the convention. Principal f. I. Rixford.
d. D.. head Of the Diocesan College Of
the Church of England, Montreal, Is an
other of the prominent men expected
F. II. Beckwth of Lion. n. V, rural
superintendent of the New York State
Sunday school association. will speak
, Thursday morning on The Sunday
School. n Mans job
Governor Charles W. Gates will at
tcrd the opening session Of the 103rd an
niversary of the Vermont Bible society
and speak on 1.-The Power of the Bible
in Every Day Life. providing official
duties do not forbid his presence.
Other speakers will be: The Rev. John
G. Fulcher of Montreal, the Rev. w. j.
Atkinson, Pm. D., of Derry. n. H., the
! Rev. Arthur w. Bailey of South Hadley
Mass. Miss Nan F. Weeks OF Spring
! field. Mass, the Rev. Edward A. Tuck
of Concord. n. H., f. C. Kinney, mis-
s!onnry OF tho American s. S. Union for
| Vermont, and L. w. Hawley OF Brattle-
, borO. and the Rev. G. l.. Leonard, ID. d.
| OF Poultney.
One of tho special features of the con,
. vention will be the Sunday school
pageant written by Miss a. D. Ferris
/ OF New Jersey.
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RULE EARS CHAMPION SHOT.

Brattleboro, oct, 4.-Sergeant Roy r.
Miner OF Company |. V. y. c., VINO
led all others Of the state National
Guard in target practice at the recent
cncampmcnt, scoring "a out of n pos
sible 800, is not a member of the State
rife team now at Jacksonville, Fla. for
the national rifle competition because of
litcra! Interpretation of the rules Of
the competition. These rules require
among other things. that member Of
team shall have been a member of
the organization he represents for one
year and shall have done 10 per cent. Of
the military duty required during that
period. Sergeant Miner was a member
of Company | for four years and then
resigned and went to Schenectady, N.
Y, where he enlisted in the company OF
the State guard in that city and quail
fled for the New York state team, but
Was barred from competition in the ma
tional contest because he was not a
member of one years standing He re-
turned to Brattleboro last January and
cc-onlistcd in Company l in February,
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Washington. Oct. 5.-Germany has COM
pletely acceded to the American demands
for settlement of the Arabic case. The
imperial government in a letter presented
to-day by It's ambassador, Count Won
BerrEtorn, to Secretary Lansing. dis
nvows the sinking of the vessel, announccs
that it has 50 notified the submarine
commander who made the attack ex-
presses regret for the loss Of American
lives, and agrees to pay an Indemnity to
their families.
Official Washington was both Eratified
ana relieved by the diplomatic victory
The communication delivered by the am
bassador pursuant to general instructions
from his government spread absolusa
confidence that there would be no moro
submarine controversies between the
United States and Germany, for the
document reveals that stringent orders
have been given to submarine COM
,nanders to prevent a recurrence OF such
incidents as the Arabic.
Since this case embraces the princl-
pies for which President Wilson con-
tended in his notes after the torpedolng
of the Lusitania and the Falaba- tho
concessions made by Germany to the
American viewpoint were generally re-
gardcd tonight as paving the way for
amcable settlement of all the cases
which have threatened severance OF
diplomatic relations.
Count Won Bernstorff left here tonight
happj over the results OF his work, ex-
pressing the confident hope that rela-
lions between Germany and the United
O. Il Ipn to
with the settlement of the Arabic con-
trovcrsy the dispatch to Great Britain
Of the long delayed American note on
interference with trade is expected with
In a few days President Wilson has
consistently refused to send this COM
muniCatiou while the issues with Ger
many were pending, because the Berlin
government had, through it's notes, given
the impression that on the action which
the United States took with one set of
hcllgcrents depended it's own conform
ity to international law. AS the issues
with Germany, appear now to be nd
| justing themselves, the President, 1t is
known, feels free to press Great Britain
for a modification of the ordcrs-in-coun-
| Gil and restrictions of American trade
| 1t was not until the German ambassa-
dor submitted his letter at nearly one
o'clock to-day that tho change in the
relations between Germany and the Uni
ted States became definite. Unit. that
hour the suggestions of Count vor
Bcrnstorff were considered unsatisfac
tory. In New York, last Saturday, "h'
amba ssador had submitted a draft OF q
letter o, the Arabic case. but since 4
did not include admission Of liabilit.
md agreement to pay Indemnity, 1T
terms We're not acceptable to either Pres
ident Wilson or Secretary Lansing. To
day he came to Washington at the re
quest of Mr. Lansing. In few minutes
he learned of the American government
objections and in return gave oral az
surances that these would be prompt,
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HELD AS GERMAN SPY.

Chicago, oct, 5.-Irv.ng G. Rees. a
newspaper photographer of Chicago, who
went to Europe to get war pictures, is
prisoner In London, charged with be-
ing German spy. according to word re
ceived here to-day.
Fedora! authorities In Chicago and
Washington arc conducting an inquiry
into the case, 1t was said A man said
to have been "the double" of Reese
landed IN Plymouth. Eng. in June, exhi-
bited his passports and disappeared. Soon
afterward the Chicago photographer
landed In England and when the duplica-
arrested.
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TO CONTEST WILL.
A. G. SpnldinE's Son Charges Step
mother Used nduc Influence.

San Diego, Cal. Oct 5.-Contest of the
will OF the late A. G.. Spalding baseball
pioneer, and millionaire sporting goods
merchant, was to be entered to-day i'm
mediatey after the filing Of tho will for
probate by Spalding's son. Keith. who
charges that the will was procured
through the undue influence of his wife,
Elizabeth Churchill Spalding, and Mrs.
Katherine Tingley." head of the Universal
Brotherhood and Theosophical society, at
Point Iona, Cal. Spalding died at his
residence in Point Iona September .
last. The contest alleges that for severa'
years before his death, Spalding was net
in his right mind; that his mental and
physical strength We're impaired by ad-
vancing age. by sickness. and by business
worries.
About 100000 was accumulated by
Spalding and his first wife, who died In
1899 according to the contestant. This,
says Keith Spading was the result of tho
Joint industry OF his father and mother
and was accumulated before his second
marriage, which took place In 1900,
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CHICAGO DRY" SUNDAY.

Chicago. Oct. 5.-Chicaso for the first
time in "A years vii! be dry next Sunday.
The order that 1l12 saloons, cafes and
gardens where liquor Is sold shall obey
the Illinois Sunday closing law will 20
into effect at twelve o'clock Saturday
night. 1t was announced to-day. No
liquor will be permitted to be sold nor
given away between that hour and twelve
o'clock Sunday night. AS the city
ordinance permits the sale of liquor until
one o clock in the morning saloon inter
ests pointed out to-day that they might
open their places for business for one
hour. between twelve and one O'Clock on
Sunday night.
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PRICES OF ADMISSION.

Boston-Box seats. s.; grandstand 81
flrst base pavilion, 80; third base pavi'.
ION. general admission). 81; 5000 centar
field bleacher seats, SOC.
Philadelphia-Box seats. S. grandstand,
81; right field pavilion, 81; bleachers. 81.
Tickets are sold in series for three
games In Boston and Philadelphia. In
case 1t Is unnecessary to play any of the
games, the money will be refunded by the
national commission.
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NAVAL EXPLOSION.
Catastrophe on the United States Tor
pedO Boat Destroyer Cummings.

Newport. r. T.. Oct. 5.-A strict censor
ship was maintained by the navy depart
ment tonight on the details of an ex-
plosion and fire on the torpedo boat de
stroyer Cummings to-day. The damage
To the vessel was said to be slight, hut she
nut back Immediately to this port to land
two of her men who We're severe V
burned. She was expected here at n late
hour tonight. Tho explosion occurred in
the forward compartment While the
cause was not made public. 1t is thought
probable that the trouble was due to
some defect In the oil fuel system.
This mishap to n vessel Of the attack
ing fleet was offset by reported engine
trouble tonight on the big dreadnaught
Arkansas Of the defending fleet, causing
her withdrawal.
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CANAL CLOSED UNTIL NOV. l

Washington, oct 4.-Thc Panama
canal probably will not again be
opened to traffic prior to November |.
according to cable advices to the war
department.
Earth slides from the east bank of
Gold Hill, which began September 90,
have continued steadily. despite ef-
forts to keep the canal open with
dredges
The blocking of the channel the
first very serious interruption OF traf-
fc since the opening of the canal more
than Il year ago, will result in hun
dreds of vessels being held VI
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ST. JOHNSBURy BANKRUPTCY.

Rutland oct. 81. w. Hastings or
st. Johnsbury. a farm superintendent,
to-day filed petition in bankruptcy.
He has liabilities of SO OS1. 80 and assets
OF $1,000. of which 500 is claimed ex-
empt There are 2s unsecured creditors
Frank NJ Hastings. Concord. $3.50; Citi-
zens Savings Bank and Trust company
ST Johnsbury $500; Gilman Bros, ST.
Johnsbury, sl75; G. A. Calderwood, st,
Johnsbury' $50; Twin Gas and Electric
company, St Johnsbury, $l75; First Ma
uonal bank of St Johnsbury. $500: H.,
Il, Gray. Wcstneld, $500.
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KIPLING'S SON KILLED.

London, oct. G.--John Kipling OF the
Irish guards, only son of Rudyard
kipling is reported in the latest casualty
list as missing and believed TO have
been killed"
Young kipling was is years old. On
account of his delicate heath his parents
were reluctant to allow him to enter the
army. but the boy insisted he should as
sumo his share of the war and his father
eventually yielded
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HOW THEY COMPARE

On the face of the whole seasons work,
the performance of the Boston Red Sox
is better than that of the Philadelphia
club. However. this criterion does not
always hold good in short series. Out>
side of Alexander. the Boston pitchers
have shown better work than the others
on the Phllies' stan, The Red Sox have
been more consistent htters with the ex.
ception of Cravath, who leads both
leagues in home runs. The series should
be closely contested.
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LEG SEVERED BY TRAIN.
Charles Miller, -, Found near Track
In Bethel.

Bethel, Oct 4-Charles Miller, aged 50
years. an employe Of the American
Realty company. who had worked in
this section for several years, was found
early yesterday morning near tho Cen
trial Vermont railroad tracks, not far
from the granite company's boarding.
house, ono OF his legs having been sew
cred by train. Dr. o. V. Greene was
called. and the injured man was takcn
to tho Randolph santarium.
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WHICH BURNS is 1T?
Arthur Burns. Resisting ExtrnditiOn.
Says He Is Not the Man Wanted.


Rutland. oct. b-An interesting case
involving the right to turn man by
the name of Arthur Burns over to the
federal authorities of New Hampshire
was argued before Judge Harand b.
Howe in United States district court
to-day. Burns was arrested in New
York State and sentenced to Atlanta,
After completing his sentence he was
returned to this State, where he was
indicted for breaking into tho postoffice
at Wiliamstown.
While he was In jail in Montpelier,
postoffice inspectors told him he was
also wanted for breaking into the post
oilice at Jefferson, n. II. Burns now
says he Is not the Burns indicted In
New Hampshire and Is fighting extrad-
| tioa, District Attorney V. A. Billiard of
burlington appeared for the government
and Attorney John j. Enright for tho
respondent.
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GEORGE EDWARDES DEAD,
Was One of the Best Known Theatre
cal Managers in the World.

London, oct. 4.--George Edwardes. the
well known English theatrical manager,
died in London this morning after a
ionT illness.
George EGwardcs was one of the best
known theatrical managers in the world.
He YVES chairman and managing director
of the Gaiety Theatre company. also
lessee and manager of Days theatre
and had an interest in other London
theatres.
He made several visits to New York
in connection with his productions.
MIR. Edwardes was born October s.
1852 He was educated for the army, but
early in life entered the theatrical pro-
fession.
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Granite Co. Incorporates.

Montpelier, Oct. 5.-Articles of assoc
citation We're filed to-day with the secre-
tary Of state by Hoyt e Milne. Inc. of
Barre, with a capital stock of $4,000.
divided mot 500 shares The company
Is Incorporated to do n granite manu-
featuring business. The subscribers are
George c. Hoyt, Alexander a. Milne
and Lena w. Milne, all of Barre.
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EXIT DUMBA.

New York, oct. DIR. Constantin
Dumba. the Austro-I Iunga rar amha.-
sador to Washington, who was recalled
ut the reques. of President Wilson. sailed
for home to-day on Holland Amercan
liner New Amsterdam. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Dumba. He appeared
careworn and i'll.
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DIVISION OF RECEIPTS.

Players get 60 per cent. OF gross re-.
ceipts of first four games after 10 per
cent has been deducted for the national
commission. The players share is divided
again. 60 per cent. to the winning team,
and 40 per cent to the losing team The
remaining 80 per cent. of first four games
receipts is divided equally between the
club managements After the first four
games clubs get all of the receipts after
10 per cent. has been taken by the national
commission
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A7TH SUFFRAGrSTs' CONVENTION.

New York octe-The Natona. Amer
ican Woman Suffrage association has is
sued a call to the suffragsts of the
country to attend the 47th annual con.
Eention, to be held in WASHINGTON, u. c..
December 14-19 it was announced here
tonight, The call is signed ny Dr. Anna
Howard Shaw. Mrs. Stanley Mccormick
and DR.. katherine y. Davis Of New
York, and leading suffrage workers in
other States.
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SCHEDELE OF GAMES.

Boston at Philadelphia Friday and Sat.
urday' Philadelphia at Boston Monday
ana tuesday October II and IL: Boston at
Philadelphia, If fifth game is necessary;
Philadelphia at Boston. IL sixth game is
necessary.
Place Of seventh game, If necessary, 20
be decided by toss of coin.
In case of ties or postponements, games
will be played off on following day In tho
city originally scheduled, and all sue
ceeding games will be put forward.
All games start at 200 D. m.
In order to win, one team must take
four games.
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Shocks Felt in Utah, Nevada,
California and Oregon and
IdahO--Only Minor Damage
Done So Far as Reported.
NEVADA SUFFERED MOST
Capitol at Carson City Severely
Shaken-Watcr Tanks on
Southern Pacific Road Topple
from High Supports-One
Building Partly Crushed.

San Francisco. Oct. 3.-There was no
result OF yesterdays series of earth
Quakes believed to have originated IN
the Wasatch fault underlying the
Wasatch mountains in Utah. The
severest shock was felt last night at
1885. The quakcs were felt In Utah.
Nevada California, Oregon and Idaho.
So violent were the tremors In Ne
vada that railroad water tanks along
the Southern Pacific were thrown
down and various other minor dam
age was caused.
At Baker, Ore. and at Sacramento
and Fresno. Cal. buildings swayed and
residents rushed into the streets. The
disturbances began in the afternoon,
reaching as far north as Victoria. B..
C.. In San Francisco the shocks were
barely perceptible.
Although the vibrations were unusua1y
strong and the duration of the night
shocks alarming, comparatively little
! damage was caused. Nowhere except in
Nevada was real damage done, according
to reports received tonight.
Hot Springs at Gerach, New, were
dried up by the earthquake while similar
springs at Goconda. 800 miles east, rose
six inches and the flow increased.
At Carson City, New. the capitol was
severely shaken and the night Waterman
fed to the street. The federal building
at Carson City was Jared and plaster was
knocked down.
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LAKE STEAMERS FOR OCEAN

Ogdensburg, n, Y. oct. 1.-The lake
steamers Burlington and Pennington
sailed from Ogdensburg to-day for New
York en- route to the Pacific ocean to
enter the coastal trade. They We're sold
by the Rutland Transit company of
Ogdensburg. to the Alaska Steamship
company of Seattle. Wash.