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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

1t is rank hardship to prevent the
British and German soldiers on the firing
line from getting together in interna.
tional soccer matches Perhaps if they
and the Others had been playing inter
national matches before the war there
wouldn't have been any war
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

Mrs. Thomas c. Cheney of Morrisvilse
has collected 1900 valuable pitchers in
late years, but she gathered in quite a
rare leftfelder when she accepted the
genial ex-speaker Of the Vermont House,
for in his college days he covered acres
OF ground" as they say nowadays.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

Those two towns which failed to take
advantage OF state aid in constructing
permanent roads must be mighty self,
sufficient or depressingly sluggish. The
other 244 jumped at the chance of get
ting something for little or nothing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

which he may well emphasize This he
incisiveness. The speech deserves the
careful reading of everyone who would
understand the Democratic point of view
in politics arI in legislation.-Boston
Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

ut is commonetaoietaota etaonun'
remarks the Rutland News in arguing
that baseball has advanced in many
ways. We hasten to admit the force Of
the argument.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

There is no masking the fact that
President Wilson wishes to jump that
one.term hurdle built up by his party.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11

Pretty soft Turkey for the Russian
Bear
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-01-11
CURRENT COMMENT
What, Twice in Vermont

The Barre Times says Speaker Clark
has apparently forgotten that there il
such place as Detroit on the map.
Why not forget Rutland and Lyndonyiile.
oo!--St. Johnsbury Republican.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
GATHERS DATA TO
JUSTIFY DEMAND
MANY SHIPS HELD UNREASONABLE
TINE BEFORE INvESTIGA-
TIoys WE'RE MADE.
GERMANY is PLEASED
ACTION or UNITED STATES CON-
elusive PROOF THAT AMERICA
BEHALF OF ENGLAND.

Washington. Jan. THAT data
showing In detail Just what have been
the experiences OF American ship
owners and shippers al the hands or
the British will be shortly made pub
He is the understanding here tonight
This data is In The possession of the
State Department, and comprises
record of seizures OF American ships
and cargoes reported to the State De-
partment from all quarters. but more
pa t.culaTly resulting from British
action since the war began.
II is proposed to include in this data
evidence in each case which will show
NOT only the seizures and detentions,
but the reasons advanced therefor In
each case: the period OF detention,
and ultimate decision In cases which
have been. decided. A considera bic
number are still in process of settle
ment
Much interest attaches to this docu-
men,. Onicials here expect that the
information. when made public, Will
prove "A strong support of the conten-
lions set forth III the State Depart
tCoutinued or Second page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
FIRING At FRENCH
DAMAGE own SHIP

Rome tvia Hayrel, Jan. An
story OF the recent attack
by the French fleet on the Austrian
naval base NJ taoia has become known
here. II now appears that when the
Curie passed through the
defending lines OF mines and launched
torpedoes at the Austrian warships
the artiilerymen. In the forts guard
ing the city, became panic-stricken
and sent out series of wild shots, one
OF which struck the Austrian battle
ship Ratietsk, and damaged her SO
badly that she had TO be towed to n
drydock. Further than this the com
mander of the forts. realizing what
his guns had done committed suicide.
The tire from the forts literally
sprayed the harbor when the first
alarm over. the submarine attack was
spread The Zig Austrian guns direct
ed their fire II every part of the har-
nor, and the defending warships suf-
fered most. Discipline was disrupted
and the utmost confusion Prevailed.
.eAe repairs 70 the RAaetsks Wa, re-
0uire several weeks ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
Of MEN
YORK GUNMEN NON
STATES GOVERNOR
Charles S. Whitman Formally
lnaugurated to Office ~
Chief Executive Of Empi.n
State

Albany, ". Y. Jan. 1.--CharlAe =
Whitman was formally inAugurato4
the forty-fourth governor OF NeW
York State at noon today. military
pageant and solemn ceremonies M the
assembly chamber marking his -.
cession to the governors chair. Tvs
thousand persons taxed the capacity
of the assembly chamber to see Gov
ernor Whitman take the oath Of Of
ice. administered by Chief Justico
Willard Bartlett. Of the Court OF APP
peals. and 1t Is estimated that fully
five Thousand persons afterwards nlo0
Il h IA
shake hands with the new Governor.
Several thousand more persons -
tended the public reception in the
executive mansion late in the ALTERS
noon, Altogether. II Is believed that
Governor Whitman was greeted b.
fully thirty-ive thousand during thu
day The streets were lined with poO.
PIE who cheered and applauded az tho
carriage containing Governor WAit~
man and Governor Giynn passed.
A spirit Of good will prevailed n
official circles. Democrats and Re-
publicans alike~ apparently enjoxineS
the ceremonies. The first sign Of tn
was shewn at the executive manale0
about II o'clsck. when Governcl
nltmaU ana Governor flynn cla1UoM
hands for the moving picture an0a
camera men. Nj ssssss
Governor Giynn was given 0A2
farewell. ii caivin@ much applause -
the Govern or carriage went thfpuaG
the streets and in the asse emily chA1tsa
Der. III
Governor Whitman-s inaugurn&tGms
Is expected 70 stand for some Tins 10
It rrourt FIR others. It h1d III "a
poap, spleador and dignity ass0ctmx~
with the hiFsi Office. and was 0|
which will be remembered long Nj n
those who saw the parade and s1e4
ciseS. s sszs<
During the entire day Gove4
Whitman was guarded BY q coK0~N
detectives and special polic9s
there was no anfuward lncfA6A
close watch on the new 0uxeyn4
he maintained Tor sei4eAi dq1e
stated sss ssss,ss ysyssz
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
RULERS EXCHANGE
SEASONS GREETINGS
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON SPENDS
QUIET HOLIDAY IN RESPECT TO
MEMORY OF MRS. WILSON.
SPEAKER ENTERTAlNS
ONLY OFFICIAL SOCIAL FUNCTION
WAS RECEPTION GIVEN IN Az
TERNOoN ny SPEAKER
CHAMP CLARK.

Washing, IN. Jan. President VII
son adopted his normal Saturday 5
routine TO New Years day. He PLAYED
Golf in the morning and in the after-
noon went for an automobile ride IN
the country, His CATERS for the most
part were limited to officials ana
friends. who contented themselves
with leaving their cards.
Among thoec who called were mem :
hers of the diplomatic corps justices
Of the Supreme Court and cabinet
members who are In Washington. ana
other hirh officials of the executive
branch Of III" government and mem
hers of Congress.
CAhieeraFns OF good wishes were re-
ceived from many foreign rulers and
from personal and political friends az
he presid@n, abroad Among tho
messages received at the White House
were these;
Rulers Send greetings.
King George OF Great britain; 1T
affords me sincere pleasure to convey
10 YOU. on mencement of the new
year. my hearty good wishes for your
personal happiness for the welfare
and prosperity OF the United States OF
America TO which We are united by
such close ties of friendship and in
timacy.
King Gustav, of Sweden: Il beg
You 10 receive my best wishes Tor q
, happy new wear"
King Haakon. Of Norway. 'On the
occasion of New Years day. I express
my most sincere good wishes for you
and the American people"
King Albert. OF Belgium. from the
general army headquarters OF his
country: al tho occasion of the new
year send my most sincere congrar-
uIations and the wishes l form for the
welfare of the great American nation.
whose generosity to Belgium is of so
much help in this time of distress and
SORROW
Count Won Bernstorff, German am
bassador to the United States: Please
accept my most sincere and respectful
wishes for O. very happy New Yeas
for yourself, your country and your
family
Dispatches from Berlin reported
that the Kaiser had sent message
of greetings and good wishes. but this
had not been received at the White
House tonight.
Presses Button to Open Exposition.
The President began the day at
O'clock this morning, when he Jeff
his bed to press an electric button
putting the machinery OF the Sar
Diego Exposition in motion,
Tonight he had dinner at the White
| House With members Ell his family
who are in Washington. These in.
ciude Mrs. Francis Il. Sayre. Miss Mar.
garet Wilson, Miss Helen Woodrow
! Bones. his son-in-law and daughter
Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs
McAdoo being at San Diego, where
the Secretary is the official represent.
alive of the President at the openine
of the exposition.
| Never In the social history OF Wash
ington has. there been such a quiet
New Years day Hardly an army OF
navy uniform was TO be seen on this
streets. while usually the national cap
ital presents a particularly gala APP
pearance on the first day If the year
The only official affair of the day was
I / reception a afternoon thu
Speaker of the House of Representa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
SIX HUNDRED DROWN WF1EN>BRITISE4 WAE2SFP GOES DOWN
4. RUSSIANS BREAK THROUGH AUSTRIAN DEFENSE IN GALCA
DIR. ELIOT CHERTSHF.S NO
NEW HOPES But OLD FAITH.

Boston. Mass, Jan. DIR.
Charles ". Eliot. president cmc7-
tms Of Har, ard. I'm the current issue
of The Copgrcgaiionalist.' says. re-
..artting tho New Year:
~ cI,ctish no new hopes for hu-
mainly In tBt5--only the old faith
that loving God rules the uni
verse; and that the path to loving
and scryin. Him lies throtig n low
ing and serving men. Neither do
feel anv new fears for humanit!
during 1915"
Regariin. the similarity of this
war with Others. he says:
ITO he sure. 1t Is 0f far greater
magnitude tfian any former war
and Ii il conducted with more de-
@tructiyc Weapons. with greater CT
iiciency. and no more mercy.
Therefore, tt rs mot ufsf-esssoIiaieie
"a expect that Europe will he more
willing than ever before tn take
adequate precautions against the
recurrence of such horrible moral
and physical disasters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
STATEWIDE LEADERS
CLAIM LEGISLATURE
Of ALABAMA IS DRY
Clear Majority for Prohibition
in Both Houses-Governor
Henderson Will Veto Meas
ure If Enacted

Montgomery. Ala. Jan. l.--State-wide
prohibition leaders are claiming
twenty -foueser the thirty Ave votes IN
the Alabama Senate and seventy-two OF
the ieS in the House of Representa-
tives, Following the election OF r. IL.
Burns, OF Lincoln, as Senator from the
Eighth District on prohibition plat
form Tuesday, the claims were made
openly by Prohibitionists. The names
of those who will support Prohiht-
ton measure would not be made pub
lie because those leading The fight do
not think Il the part of wisdom to let
The enemy KTT0w which way the buffers
will go.
Claim Enough Votes.
IL this estimate be correct, Alabama
will pass under prohibition. However.
the same persons making the claims
admitted that II few of the Senators and
Representatives probably would be en-
tered on the other side when the Legts-
isture had been organized They de-
clared they were confident that there
are enough votes in each house to put
this State in the dry column
Should Governor Charles Henderson
veto a State wide prohibition Law
and he, probably wouid~the Legisla-
trire with the stitttsst,eta prohibition ma
iority could pass the measure over his
veto. It takes the majority of all SEN
atafs and Representative To enact u
law over the gubcrnatoriai veto. In
This Instance the vote of nfty-four Rep
resentatives and eighteen Senators
would put the state under prohibition
again
burns for Prohibition.
The election of Mr., Burns thu sue
cessor of Marion II. Sims. appointed
ind q O. t,f The THY Court or -T1flada psA
was 40 surrl!se bat th@ fact that no
would support a prohibition measure
caused unusual interest It aad been
said that Mr. BurRs was for local OPP
ton and that John X. Chatnlan. one
ef his opronea ats. was AL TNpom.at
OF Statewide prohibition nispat che s
from the Eighth District following the
election OF Mr. Burns by a iT5 major
its said: r.. II. Burns Is d straight -ou6
xCoHtinued On second paxA3
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
KARL L|EBKNECHT
WRITES WORDS Of
CHEER TO BRITISH
Gala on Newspapers and
Workers Everywhere to Use
influence to End War-Re-
grets Conditions

'ases sfs:ss,s asss via London. Jan. THE
following Is DIR. Karl Lisbknecht's
appeal TO rae newspapers and labor
leaders to use their influence to end
the war:
las a labor leader l am pleased to
be able to write a message of brother
hood 10 the British Socialists at a time
when the ruling classes OF Germany
and Great Britain are trying by all
the means In their power to incite
bloodthirsty hatred ..etween the two
peoples But It is painful to write at
time when the radiant Nope OF
previous days. the Socialist Interna-
tiOnal lies smashed. with its thou
Rand expectations when even many
Socialists OF the beliigerent countries
In this most rapacious Of all wars OF
robbery willingly put on the yoke OF
imperialism.
fiie OF the Socialist army. Many
Socialists blame our principles for
our present failure. It is not our
principles which have failed. but the
rcpreAe natives OF those principles.
tNatlOnal Defense DeCciving Tinsel.
I'm all the phrases Of national de-
tense and liberation OF the people
with which imperialism decurares its
Instruments Of murder. are sdeceiving
fi0GeI Tne Hbefatton or eacn nation
must be the result of its own work.
Only blindness can command tho
continuation OF slaughter until the
enemy is crushed The well-being Of
MI nations Is inseparabiy connected
The world wat. which has smashed
the international must, however. be
realized az powerful sermon max
inK clear the need for a new interna-
stfou@l Of another kind with different
f0rcN from that which the capitalist
powers so easily shattered in sAus,srr.
Only In the cooperation OF the work
linz masses OF all countries, in times
of war. ~ in times of peace. does the
situation OF humanity lie. Nowhere
hAvc the masses desired sthts war.
Why should the. then. murder eacAs
cthsF. 70 finish 4? It would be \
aen of weakuess~ u u said. Tor any
1 4 e g I'LL (l9o1i 41SuS1 IN no0ona paao.1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
BONUS BALLOT PERIOD
ENDS AT NINE TONIGHT
All Should Bend Energies to Procuring Subscriptions Today
This Is the Time When the Dollars Ml --
Count the Most in Votes for the Prizes

The eight candidates making the
best showing during this period will
IN all i,roha b!lities he the winners OF
the eight automobiles.
The race Is somciose in most of the
distrisssssssssass ssist one Of the 2250Q0
ballots could place a candidate who
Is now fourtA, or nth In first place,
The Importance and advisahility OF
making efforts to land one or more
OF the big ballots haas been stressed
So much during the past week that
it's IN to the candidates.
The result of the period and pos
sibly the campaign w.ll depend upon
the work done until O'Clock tonight.
= Candidates have inquired II ballots
could he transferable should they de-
5rtsip to Withdraw from TIM rare. No
ballots will BE- transferred ftff bsin9
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
WORK WAS DULL,
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

Becoming respondent over the
scarcity Of work, J. W Tomlin, sixty
three years cid, who lives at 1902
North Twentythird Street, attempted
to conmit suicide in his home early
last night by drinking seven ounces
of crude carbolfc acid As soon as
members of his family discovered
what he HAD done they summoned
DR. Stearns, of the city ambulance
corps, who, after rendering emergency
treatment took him to the Virginia
Hospital Nt tate hour fast night
he was reported to be In a precario1s
condition, but had fighting chance
to live.
Mr.. Tofnitn. who has been EN- ployed
as a machine operator at the Ameri-
can Can Company. located at Twenty
fourth and tenahle streets, for some
twenty-five or thirty years. naG s,ot
been working full time for several
weeks, and II was duo TO this fact, II
(Continued on Second page,)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
Hundred and Fifty Out of .
Grew of More Than Seven
Hundred Saved
Sad New Year S
Gift to England
Ship Had Outlived Usefulness
But Loss of So Many Off
GERS and Men Proves Stag
gering Blow

London, Jan. 1.-The British
battIesiip Formidable was sunk
in the English Channel this m0xn-
Ing with the loss, 1t is believed, Of
more than 600 officers and men
This was the first news to grcct
the British public on the first day
of the new year. The place Of tho
disaster was not given in the flrst
official announcement, nor had
the cause of the vessels deetxuc- &
ton been determined The brief
and rather meager Official state
n,ent issued this afternoon was a.
follows:
1.-THE battleship Formula BILE VIA
sunk this morning in the Chant bu
whether by mine or a submarine n
not yet certain.
"Seventy-one survivors have been
picked UP by British light cruiser
and 1t Is possible that others may have
been rescued by other vessels"
The Formidable was a second linz
ship, completed In 1909, and in about
the same class as the BulwArk, which
was destroyed off Sheernees--by IN
internal explosion. according to tho
results of The official investigation
Thanksgiving Day. As In the case u
the Bulwark. the loss of the ship r
of no great consequence to Slse n1vJe1
strength, since she had outlived her
usefulness in the flrst line. but tbs
loss of SO many trained officers and
men is of far greater moment.
Believe Submarine Did Work.
Although the official statement
leaves 1t undecided whether the ship
was sunk by mine or by German
submarine, there Is general popular
belief that II Is another example Of
the process OF the German submarine,
The ''unter see bootes' have been
active in the channel for some tina
past, marrying the British ships which,
have been conducting a bomhardmenf
of that part of the Belgian coast held
by the Germans. Only through the
use of the utmost precaution by the
commanders Of the British ships have
their vessels been saved from earlier
fC0nfipuad on Secord Pora
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02

issued. They must be voted 10 The
credit Of the candidate in whose name
they were originally made out.
The time for this withdrawal OF the
vote coupon is close at hand Those
who have been busy collecting
coupons viii soon have an apportuu-
tty-Ia Try their hand at securing sub-
acrihere.
Make the most sc every moment
between now aud . o'clock tonight.
Do your level best ~ secure al least
one 4of the $40 clubs
DISTRICT I.
Votes.
H. II. ADAMS Eastsilles -, 50i
w. r.. Broandus. West Point. ga, te0
Hiss Frances r. aeiiows. White
lContsnaed on Pare Four.S
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
In Letter to Senator Lesner OF
Norfolk He States Objections
to Latters Bill
Opposes Proposed
Local I ak Boards
Not Necessary, He Says. and
Under No Circumstances
Should They Be Composed
of Elective Officers

O. a. Hawkins, chairman of tn.
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Commission, and Senator
John Lesner. of Norfolk. co-author OF
substitute tax bill, have been en-
gagged for some time in correspond.
ence upon probable tax legislation.
Mr.. Hawkins. declaring for partial
segregation, and analysing the blu
drawn by the Norfolk man. Senator
.Lesner replies to criticism and de
clares for the commission plan. though
favoring material amendments to tbs
plan supported by the majority Of the
State Tax Commission.
Mr.. Hawkins. after reading Senator
Lesners bill. wrote his opinions on
the subject and replied to letter re-
ceived from the Norfolk senator. After
declaring himself In favor of partial
segregation. Mr.. Hawkins says he doea
not favor a tax commission. such as
that approved by the minority OF the
Special Tax Commission, composed oil
men. holding other positions and OH
lects to the Lesner plan OF local tax
boards.
For "a Paid Commission.
He believes that the permanent:
commission should be composed OF
well-paid men, who will devote theiy
whole time TO the duties in hand. The
Governor, Treasurer and Auditor have
enough work on hand already, he
thinks. and would not be able ade-
quately to perform the duties imposed
upon the members of such a commits.
sion as contemplated.
Mr.. Hawkins declares that he. favors
the plan OF partial segregation be-
cause of it's simplicity and the ease
and responsiveness with which the
State would secure to her treasury the
/ bulk of her income.
In replying to SIR. Hawkins. Senate,
Lesner points out that his proposed
measure does not provide absolutely
against segregation. and that in hi:
letter he expressly stated that the Dlar
outlined lis one that can be used ir'
respective of whether or not the seq
resation principle is adopted
The rest ~ Senator Lesner's repl,
is largely devoted to defense OF hi'
plan for local tax boards. workins
II HGer the suggested permanent ctats
commission. TO see to the work of as
sessment However says Senator Les
ner, II 1t is finally thought best for the
work Of assessment and collection K
be done by dtstince agencies. the draf
will lend itself to a modification
whereby in each county or city all as
sessment work may be done by {
single omm.ssioner of the revenue
| with assistants to be appointed sub
: tect to coufirnc sion by the State com
mission. or by the local court). AID al
work incident to collecting taxes lin
Guiding the Institution and conduct O
chancery proceedings where neces
sary) may be done bv the treasures
and his assistants. to be selected ant
confirmed.
! Mr.. Hawkines' Letter.
| Mr. Hawkins letter follows:
I Richmond Va,
! Dec. IS. 1914.
/ Hon John a, Lesner.
! Norfolk. Va:
Dear Sir,-~L have you favor Of tn,
cath instant in re proposed TIA,
laws"
! am mindful OF the fact that TIT
subject Of tsSation has engaged tn,
-wsEaSt- assf,1+s- since. Ael-h1 ginning
4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-01-02
New Invasion Composed Of
Four Lines of Russ an roops
According to Rome Reports
Austria Must Call
Troops Back Home
Effect Of Movement Into Hun
gary Far reaching $4,000 May
Strip Germany of Austria s
Help In Poland

London. Jan. 1.-The Russians
have burst throught the Austrian
defensive ARRANGEMENTS In western
caiie4a and are again pulling
forward over the Hungarian
plains. The first troops To peiae-
tTate tho passes of the Hunga-
Rams NJ pcaresi on the eastern ends
OF the mountain traycrses early
this morning. and by nightfail
had captured number of Hun
garian villa. ~ and had rcoc ~
pied great portion OF the terri
tory which they captured ON their
FIRST incurSion. This news was
tcle.sraphcd from Rome today. II
WAS based on official dispatches
given ont in Vienna.
The n " invasion is composed o
four lines Of Russian troops. all @
considerable strength. One of them p
! eliev.a to nave forced Dnkia Pas.
aud another Uszok Pass, where tn
Austrians have been concentrated T.
their greatest strength. No bette
evidence Of o.erwhe Inning force Of tn
Russian offensive could have been of
fereh than It's advance through tn
Austrian lines. and into the yer
lands. tho occupation of with had
III the earlier stages Of the war. yer
nearly caused sepdrattst nprisfn'
among the Cxechs and Bohemiaus
who have borne the brunt of the de
fesasiye operations on Hungarian sol
for the past tive months. while tn
Austrian regulars have been engaged
tirss In Servia and then in souther'
Poland,
&c al News for Petrograd.
No be YER news Of the operation
against .he Austro-Cernan force
than this could be conceived. TIL
success OF the Russian offensive il
Poland. and "A consequent pressnr
against cracow and the East prussial
fortresses. has all along depende'
upon maintenance OF the Russial
superiority over the AuStrians-
As long as the Austr!ans were abb
TO hold their own or to q ssume IN
offensive against the Russisns. TN
Continued on Second paEe.t