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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-22
OH. THOSE POOR BABIES !!

There is no appeal so strong OF
touching as that which has to do witt
children. Especially is this true wher
the appeal is directed to the relief OF
children in need and distress. Such an
appeal is that being made by the Sc
cours National of New York City foi
the relief of the children Of France.
Mrs. Whitney Warren, Treasurer OF
this war relief, recently inaugurated
the plan of sending children's kits to
the little folk who are destitute suffer
crs as result of war conditions
These kits contain articles of necessi,
~ and convenience and are made pos
sible by contributions by those of gen.
crous nature.
Speaking Of the necessity OF these
kits, Mrs. Warren said in a recent
interview:
81 am most anxious to have large
number of these kits sent to France
as early as possible on account OF the
urgent needs Of the present and con-
stantly growing needs of the immedl-
ate future. There is no doubt but that
large number of babies will be born
whose fathers are now at the front.
The mothers of these babies will have
to depend on charity for the clothing
and feeding of the children. The need
of infants kits is, therefore, very
great.
reports recently received show
that Germany is sending back from
Northern France large numbers of
civil prisoners taken from the districts
now occupied by the German armies.
The mortality from exposure and NAL
nutrition has been very high in the
prison camps. This is especially true
concerning the children.
The clothing of all these returned
prisoners is dirty, ragged and insult
ficient. In nearly every case it is Of
the thin summer apparel in which they
left their homes a year ago. Many Of
the babies are weak and i'll beyond the
effort of crying.
"Some Of the babies are but a
week old and of this time they and
their mothers were in many cases on
trains four days.
"About seventy-fve percent OF the
returning civil prisoners are women
and girls. Ten per cent Of the number
are young babies. At the time these
children we're born in the German con-
centration camps their mothers receiv-
ed no medical attention, no food except
the coarse bread and potatoes served
to the other prisoners and no clothing
for the babies. Such clothing as the
little children have were made from
the scanty rags worn by the older
women. But to keep them warm and
clean has been a practical impossible
ity.
81 am hoping that America will re-
spond generously to the call for funds
with which to provide these baby kits.
A contribution of two dollars (s2) will
pay for one Of them and will probably
save the life Of some baby. This is
an opportunity which charitable per-
sons cannot afford to overlook"
All contributions should be sent to
Mrs. Whitney Warren, Treasurer, the
Secours National, 16 East Attn Street,
New York City.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-22

New York City,
July 4.-P a $ I o T
Russell, last night
at the New York
City Temple, w.
63rd st, near
Broadway, took for
his text, The crea-
ture also shall be
delivered from the
bondage Of corrup-
ton into the glori-
Gus liberty of the
sons Of God. (Ro-
mans S21.) He de-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-22

For earache, toothache, pains, burns,
scalds, sorethroat, try DR.. Thomas
Eclectic ooil, splendid remedy for
emergencies. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-22
CELEBRATING LIBERTY
ARE Ne NOT SLAVES?
"Stand Fast In tho Liberty
WhereWith Christ Hath
Made You Free

Slaves Of Mammon and
Custom--ignorant Slaves OF Fear and
pers.ition--ttelpless Slaves Of Sin
and Weakness-"The Liberty Of the
Sons Of Godr-Slsves In the Puipits.
Slaves In the Pews - Slaves TO
Wealth-SIaves to Poverty--Siaves
to Sinful Passions and Appstitss.
Only One Way to Liberty.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-22
SPECIAL POPULAR EXCURSION
THROUGH LAKE GEORGE

On Sunday, July 25th, 1915, the
Rutland Railroad will run q popular
excursion through Lake George from
Bennington, Manchester and inter-
mediate stations to Clarendon inclu-
siye. Fare S1.50 for the ROUND
TRIP. For time of special train see
small advertising flyers. l4-1-ady
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
FILE DECREE
|NLANDCASE
WEDNESDAY
In Accord With Opinion From
U. 5. Supreme Court, Dis
trict Court will Get Docu-
entInvolving0. 0.&C. Grant

Portland, Dec, 6.---Prepared by
the department OF justice In accord
ance with an opinion handed down
by tho supreme court OF the United
States. the decree In the Oregon 4
California land grant cases. involving
100000 acres OF land In Oregon.
will DO fled In tho United States dis
frict court In Portland Wednesday.
A statement to that effect was made
today by Assistant Attorney General
Constantine J. Smyth. The decree
already has boen submitted TO attor-
neys for the Southern Pacific rail-
road, which holds the land. 30 that
any objections they may file may be
considered before the decree is on
tered,
According 10 Smyth. two ihjunc-
tions are ordered by the supreme
courts decision.
"one." he said. will be perman-
ont. and will forbid the railroad
from violating the restrictive provi-
sions OF the grant under which the
land Is held, That will prevent the
sale OF the lands for more than $3.50
per acre, or In tracts OF more than
100 acres. or to non-settlers.
THE other injunction is prellm-
mary. II forbids tho railroad to sell
the land or make any disposition.
Should congress fail to act the rail.
road may apply for court order
modifying the Injunction prohibiting
the disposal OF the land on any
terms"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
WILSON PLAN FOR
PREPAREDNESS TO
MEET OPPOSITION
(By United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Washington, Dec. 6.--The certain
ty of determined and serious op-
position to the ADMINISTRATORS pre-
paredness program hung over the
opening of the cath congress today,
The presence Of the democratic
national committee slated to select
a time and place for the national con-
vention In its session tomorrow gave
the day an unwonted political aspect.
The spectacular feature. attendant
upon the opening, was supplied by
the parade Of suffragists, welcoming
their ENJOYS from San Francisco with
a monster petition bespeaking presi-
dental and congressional aid for the
federal suffrage amendment. A bleak
day cast somewhat Of a pail over the
procession. Despite this big throng
marched bravely.
In the senate Secretary Baker pre-
sided pending the election Of Senator
Clarke as president pro tenn. Vice
President Marshall was absent be-
cause OF his wife's illness.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
500 EMPLOYEES OF
SEATTLE CO, STRIKE
FOR HIGHER. PAY
(By United Press Leased wirs)

Wy ohitou frooS AoeoVu Vhvsy
Seattle, Dec. 6.--Demandfng an
increase in wages. between 500 and
600 employees OF the Seattle Construc-
tion g. Dry Dock company's plant
walked out this morning.
Among the strikers are riveters,
drillers. clippers. ship-htters, Atters'
helpers. heaters and holdoners. They
ask for an increase In pay Of Ave
cents an hour, 10 hours pay for nine
hours work on the dry docks and
double time for oil over time
There was no disorder, kThe boil
or andsblacksmith shops are still in
operation. Three government sub
marines are under construction at
the plant, the liner Mariposa Is in
dock for repairs. and two large
freighters, each $40 feet long. are
being built by the company,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
MONARCHY NOT
TO LIKING Or ALL
CHINESE PEOPLE

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-China will
not change from a republic to con-
stitutional monarchy without great
Ibloodshed, DR.. G.. M. Lee, medical
missionary, who returned on the
liner Chiyo Maru. declared today.
DR.. Lee has been stationed at WI
Ship, go miles from Hong Kong,
where government arsenals are To-
Gated. Army officers and military
men connected with the arsenals are
republicans who will not allow the
change to be effected without fight
ing, Lee says.
Yuan Shi Kai, according to Lee,
is doing what he believes is the right
thing for China and In many ways he
believes China will be benefited by
the change; but liking for repub-
lican government and the fear that
upon becoming monarchy China
will be entangled In the European
war, will keep the change from com
ing about peacefully, he thinks.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
MILL
GRINDING LEGISLATION
First Session Of the 64h Congress Convened at Noon
Today, and Governmental Estimates Indicate That One
and One-Haf Billion Dollars Will Be Required to Meet
Expenses Of the Nation During the Year Of 1916

ments. She said 1t was the first time
In half century that women had en-
joyed such complete degree OF CO.
operation from all parties.
At the opening OF the session
Chaplain Couden prayed fervently
for peace by arbitration. and asked
divine blessing on the work Of the
new session, on the president and
those associated with him.
Uncle Joe" Cannon and other
come backs" held receptions and
reminisced about the good old
days"
Socialist Congressman London Of
New York did not support any one
for speaker. although his friends
urged him to vote for Congressman
Kent OF California for the position.
The administrations preparedness
measures were not introduced today.
the leaders instead awaiting delivery
of the presidents message. The SEN
ate session lasted only 40 minutes,
and Senator Clarke OF Arizona was
chosen president pro tenn.
The house session required more
time because Of a longer roll call.
Preparedness measures galore
were included today in the flood Of
bills dropped into the house hopper
upon the opening OF the 64th con-
gress.
Socialist Congressman London Of
fered q resolution proposing a peace
conference OF neutrals. Government
manufacture OF munitions was pro-
posed by many.
Congressman Kettner offered a
bill to transfer the government ex-
hibit at the Panama-Pacific exposi-
tion to the San Diego exposition.
Delegate Wickersham of Alaska
offered bill providing for a COM
mission form of local self-government
for Alaska.
Chairman Ferris of the public
lands committee introduced the ad-
'ministration conservation bills for de-
'velopment, under leases, of public
water power. land. coal. oil and gas
resources as they passed the last
house.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
PREPAREDNESS BIG ISSUE
SAY FORMER PRESIDENTS

New York. Dec. 6.-Preparedness
Is the paramount issue before the ma
ton at the opening Of the 64th con-
gress former Presidents Taft and
Roosevelt, governors Of 81 states,
former Ambassadors Andrew d.
White. Charlemange Tower and
Joseph H. Choate, fnanciers and poll
ticians agreed today in a peace
symposium" printed In the New York
World,
All agreed the issue should be
non-partisan. Roosevelt felt the
program outlined by President VIII
son In his recent Manhattan club
speech was utterly inadequate and
should be rejected" \" !.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
WIRELESS BRINGS
WORD FROM HENRY
FORD'S PEACE PARTY
tBy United Press Leased wire.)

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Aboard the steamship Oscar II, by
Wireless TO Slasconsett, Mass. Dec.
6.--Henry Ford promoter OF the
peace ship and peace congress plan
to get Europes warriors out OF the
trenches by Christmas. turned today
to organizing peace committees.
These committees will be made up
with clergymen. students and others,
including newspaper men. Their
purpose Is to meet corresponding
committees from neutral nations
abroad and to cooperate In election
OF an international peace commission
to sit In Copenhagen for the remain
der OF the war. This body would re-
ceive and offer peace proposals. but
It's business primarily would be to
give wide publicity to peace sugges-
tion In contrast to the secret d.
plomacy" Of the past.
Some Of the peace delegates, In
cluding Ford and other leaders. prob
ably will attempt to cross Ger
many from Denmark to Holland. De-
spite the fact that their passports
read only to neutral countries, 1t is
believed that the German officials
will not interfere with this mission.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06

Sl)FFRAG|STS
ASK WILSON
FOR HELP
Delegation Of 800 Waits on
Chief Executive Of The
Naion IN Behalf Of Con-
sdtuional Amendment

Washington, Dec. 6.-President
Wilson today told 400 delegates Of
the Congressional Union for Women
Suffrage that be would soon discuss
with his cabinet the subject OF .
federal amendment granting women
the ballot.
The presidents announcement fol-
lowed the remarks Of Frances Jolif-
fee, cross country traveller bearing :
suffrage petition.
I'VE come from the west, 4.O00.-
900 strong" she said. Hall Of the
people Of this country are politically
and industrially enslaved. You have
spoken as a citizen. We now want
you to speak as our president"
Sarah Bard Field called the exe-
cutive's attention to the fact that
he. like all great men, 'ihad changed
his mind on other subjects" citing
his last years position on prepared
ness compared to this years.
Replying to the suffragists' plea
that he embody in his message fav-
orable recommendation toward sun
rage, the president called attention
to the fact that he had completed the
document. Then he added:
81 hope that / will always have an
open mind on such questions. and /
shall take the greatest pleasure In
comforting with my colleagues re-
garding this"
This promise encouraged the sum
|ragists somewhat in view Of the fact
that previously the president had an
swered such pleas with the state-
ment that he regarded the suffrage
question one which the states should
settle for themselves
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
HILL
. LINER MINNESOTA
FOUNDERS AT SEA.
(By United Press Leased wire.)

(by uniteu FreSS Leased Wue.J
San Francisco, Dec. 6.-While the
big Hill liner Minnesota. loaded with
a food cargo for England, founders
disabled in the seas OF Coronado is
land, British secret service agents
here are said today to have unearth-
ed details Of a plot to cripple her.
w. A. Martin, water tender, and al
legged spy aboard her. said to be In
irons, reported to have agreed with
higher ups that the vessel would not
reach It's destination with its valu-
able food cargo.
So great was the trouble in ship
ping a crew for the Minnesota at
Seattle, that Martin managed to get
aboard despite warnings to Balfour.
Guthrie & Co., local agents. from the
secret service men.
Martin is declared to have SNUG
gled a quantity Of acid. which he
put into the boilers. Before sailing
he is quoted as remarking that the
ship would never come back "alive."
AS q result Of these alleged discov-
cries. thorough Investigation will
be made In Seattle, where the report
ed plan was Matched. Local officials
are OF the opinion that several Ger
mans now under suspicion here knew
OF this affair and possibly went to
Seattle to aid in carrying It out.
The tug Dauntless and the wreck
or. Iaqua, which put out at top speed
from here Friday night after first
notice Of her plight, were due to come
up to the Minnesota today or Coro-
nado island. A second wireless last
night. ehowed that the condition Of
the vessel was seriouA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06

Washington, Dec. 6.--The pro-
logue OF another epoch in American
history was enacted today when the
Gath congress convened at noon.
The routine, time-honored pro-
ceedings connected with the organ
ization Of the assembiage betrayed no
surface indications OF the important
legislation to be introduced.
A hint Of the tremendous program
was contained In the governmental
estimates for 1917. calling for 81
2s5, 1857, ,46s.50. against s115.004.-
1s4.55 appropriated already for
1915.
That preparedness Is the dominant
Issue was conceded. Increased de-
mands for this part OF the program
showed this. and the spirit OF the
house confirmed It. Legislators eag-
erly awaited deliverys OF the presi-
dents message tomorrow. but In the
meantime many members declared
their belief that the administration
program for defense will be material
ly changed before II gets through
congress. inaspuch as opposition to
the present program is apparently
spreading.
Champ Clark was reelected speak
er by vote OF 221 to 1874.
In accepting the post OF speaker,
to which he had just been reelected,
Champ Clark predicted that perpe-
tual sessions OF congress will become
necessary on account OF increase in
legislation. He praised Congressman
Mann as capable. vigilant. aggres-
sive majority leader, winning ap-
plause from the house.
Bull Moose Congressman Stephens
OF California, and Copley Of Illinois,
voted for Mann, the republican can
didate for speaker.
Because Mann had not completed
majority assignments. committees
were not organized and the demo-
cratic states were not presented.
From the speakers gallery. DR.,
Anna Howard Shaw, president OF the
National Suffrage organization. saw
Congressman Mondel of Wyoming
launch the federal suffrage amend
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
GERMANY WANTS
TO KNOW REASON
OF BOY.ED RECALL

Washington, Dec. 6.-Secretary OF
State Lansing this afternoon an
nounced receipt OF O message from
Germany, through Ambassador Ger
ard. In reply TO the request for recall
OF German Attaches Boy-Ed and Won
Papen,
While the secretary did not so say.
Il In believed the message made q
counter request for reasons for
Americas action.
The state department !ntimated.
however, II would not give Germany
any reasons. and indicated that the
administration is under no obligation
TO DO so.
A for the matter OF seeking safe
conduct for the two diplomats. II was
pointed out that diplomat 10 i'm
mune from capture on the high seas
under international law. hence the
other steps would be supernuous.
Austrian Ambassador Dumba was
granted q safe conduct upon his own
request. but Il 10 not incumbent upon
a government TO guarantee the per-
sonal safety OF a recalled diplomat
beyond the three-mile coast limit.
ofiiciais declared that Ambassador
Won Bernstorff could not have failed
to draw from his conference with the
premier an accurate impression as to
reasons for Americas request.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
With Full Leased Wire Telegraph Service
KAISER SHIFTS
TROOPS TO THE !
ROUMAN|AN LINE

Athens, Dec. 6.--Roumanian con-
centration appeared imminent today.
Presumably to meet 1t the 18th Ger
man division has been rushed to
Rustchuk, on the edge OF Roumania
In northeastern Bulgaria. At the
same time Russians are expected to
land there. and hence the division
may find 1t necessary to repel this
move as well as to engage against
the Roumanians.
Germany is reported, too, to be
sending artillery to the Roumanian
border from the western front.
The Roumanian order comman-
deering foreign shipping to Rou-
manian ports, "in the interests OF
national defense" was scheduled to
80 into effect today. Immediate
trouble is anticipated II the Rou-
manians attempt to seize munitions
vessels Of the central powers now on
the Danube.
Experts here do not consider this
order sufficient evidence that Rou-
mania is joining the allies. but they
confess It is an extremely puzzling
step.
While reports concerning the atti-
tude OF Greece have been conflict
ing for several days, the latest YER
sion today is that King Constantine
will privately assure the allies that
he will grant their demands.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
MORE ARRESTS WILL FOLLOW BY THE
j. S. IN BOMB PLOT INVESTIGATION

One of the chief witnesses sche-
duled for appearance before the
grand jury is Sam Murphy. Utah
miner, who is expected to testify
that Crowley sought to have him
blast a munitions plant.
Raleigh Faulkner, Tacoma prison
er. too. may give evidence against
Crowley. The whereabouts Of Robert
Capelle. North German-Lloyd steam
ship agent, Is still o mystery. but re-
ports indicate he has left his hiding
place on the interned German vessel
Ottawa.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06

San Francisco, Dec. 6.--New ar
rests in the alleged bomb conspiracy
of Baron George Wilhelm Won
Brincken, G. G. Crowley and l.. j.
Smith this week seemed today to be
inevitable.
With the arrest OF Won Brincken,
the German army officer, Saturday
night on a direct charge OF plotting
to destroy munitions ships and plants
by "Hre and dynamite" the govern
ment felt today that It had taken q
long step toward uncovering a con-
spiracy more far-reaching and
startling than any anti-ally activities
thus far brought to light.
The federal grand jury was slated
to resume It's sitting this afternoon,
l.. J, Smith. informer. It was ex-
pected, would give new evidence. In
addition. a number of important wit
nesses were on hand In an effort to
link Won Brincken and Crowley more
closely than thus far revealed with
the alleged conspiracy.
Meantime officers hunted for the
woman at whose house Smith roomed
while In San Francisco, They were
not entirely satisfied that Smith had
told all he might concerning his COM
panions In this city.
Crowley has not yet been appre-
hended on the new Won Brincken
warrants and his arrest may be dc.
ferred several days, ,A
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06

Washington, Dec. 6.--Explaining
the mutiny aboard the Chinese train
Ing ship Chao Ho. the Chinese lega-
Z ton today said that rebels from the
foreign settlement boarded her while
most Of the crew was on shore leave.
after firing on two other warships
and the arsenal, the rebels fed when
they saw the danger OF being sunk.
NO cause for the mutiny was as-
yaigned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
CHINESE REBELS
FIRE z WARSH|PS
DURING MUT|NY
(By United Press Leased wire)


PelSin. Dec. 6.---With the revolu-
tion and mutiny OF anti-monarchists
aboard the Chinese cruiser Chao Ho
suppressed. the government an
nounced It's intention OF executing
the mutineers. The Chao Ho Is now
In government hands, The mutineers
fired at two other warships and at
tempted to blast the arsenal while
of Shanghai.
This was put down by other gov
ernment vessels. Details are lacking,
but the plan to mutiny apparently
was made some time In advance OF
the rloting. Though number OF
shots were thrown from the mutiny
vessel, practically no damage was
done, though some OF the shells land
ed In the foreign concessions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-12-06
MORE INDICTMENTS IN rs"
N BOMB PLOT CASES

New York, Dec, 6.--Lieutenant
FRohert Fay and Ave others were ac-
cused of bomb plots against NUM-
tions ships in Ave new indictments
returned In federal court today, One
Nndlctment charged conspiracy to
murder by attaching bombs to ships
Hoaving American ports. "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
ROARING GAS WELL
FORMS FIRE MENACE
Flow of 45,OOO,oOO Feet a Day
Is Uncontrollable, Hurting
Earth and Rocks Into Air.

PITTSBURGH July S.-Roaring like n
volcano and throwing earth and rocks
high into the air, n gas we'll on the
George spiegel farm, along the Foster
road four miles from McKeesport, IS
pouring gas into the air at the rate Of
45,0OOOO0 feet a day The flow is uncon-
trollable and fast forming a 1re menace
through the entire section.
The well was struck at o'clock yes
terday afternoon, and last night 1t was
impossible to go within 100 feet Of the
hole The roar OF the escaping gas can
be heard for more than four miles The
pressure is increasing hourly this
morning.
The well was struck at a depth Of 1850
feet. At first the gas came only gradu-
ally, but half an hour later the force
was so terrific that efforts to control II
were futile. In an hour II was impossible
to approach the we'll, which was tossing
great rocks into the air. This offered n
source of danger of FIRE, as the cable
with which the drilling was done and a
siN-inch pipe were still In the well. and
the rocks shooting up at mile-a-minnte
velocity struck sparks when they we're
hurled against the cable and pipe II was
feared the sparks might ignite the gas.
A market for the gas at 10 cents per 1000
feet can be found easily, and II the we'll
should keep up its pressure of 100000
feet a day, the income would average
more than i,5OO,OO0 year.