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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONFER
ENCE.

A conference of Christian Endeavor
workers consisting of four of the State
officers and three presidents of county
unions was held at Wells River at the
home of Miss Maude E. Davis, State
superintendent of missions, January
IA. Plans were made for field work
in the State and the appointment in
"The Campaign for Millions" was d.
vided among the county unions and To-
cal societies. Daniel A. Polling, as
sociate president and General Secre-
tary Shaw are coming to Vermont to
do institute work from April 25 to Mayo.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
Our JITNEY oFFER-rhis and s

DON'T Miss THIS. Cut out this slip,
enclose with sc. and mail it to Foley *
Co., Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a trial package containing
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound, for
coug hs, colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheu-
matism, backache, kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a
wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic for constipation, biliousness
headache and sluggish bowels. Frost's
PhaImacY.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
VERMONT NEWS.
FARM HOUSE BURNED,

The farmhouse of C, A, Slapp in
Hardwick was destroyed by fire Fri
day, Mr., Slapp was awakened by
what he supposed was the light from
the fire, He had barely time to call
the neighbors by telephone and before
help could arrive the building was
burned to the ground, The family es-
capped in their nightclothes,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
CAUGHT RIFLING TEACHER s
POCKET.

Following the thefts of small sums
of money from the Springfield high
school building all the fall and winter,
special steps were taken to investigate
and last week Howard Hoisington, aged
l6 years, was caughtin the act of rifling
a pocket in coat in the teachers lock-
err. He admitted the former thefts and
was sentenced to the State industrial
school for the remainder of his minority.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. Roy b. Whittemore. Pastor

NV. ItOE IL W TTTVUFnTVTV' I d6tVT
Morning worship at 1915 with SER
sermon by the pastor Bible school at
70. Glasses for all and a welcome
Bible school at Brooksville at 2 p. m.
Young Peoples meeting at 6:45 p. m.
Evening worship at 1880. Music by choir
and address by pastor. Gospel service
at BrooksviIle Tuesday evening. Prayer
meeting at the church Thursday at 80
y. m. All welcome.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
Church Notes
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Rev. A. A. Lancaster, Pastor

Morning worship 10:45. Sermon by
the pastor, Subject, 1.-The Scientific
Spirit in Prayer Bible School at noon.
Classes for ali Christian Endeavor
meets in the vestry at $40 p m. All
young people are invited. Evening wor-
ship, Z 80 O'clock Address by the pas
tor. subject, "Toe Vindication Of Ven.
geance All are invit, d.
vt tlle morning worship vote will be
taken by ballot on the proposed Sugges-
tons for 1916 which have been under
discussion Tor some weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
Terms strictly In Advance.

ONE YEAR IN VERMONT -------- Sl'Oo
ok MONTHS IN VERMONT -------- 'oO
THREE MONTHS IN VERMONT 49, 20
ONE YEAR Outside of Vermont, ,- H'2b
ONE YEAR Outside of U, S., --.- LOO
Advertising copy must reach the office
by THURSDAY noon to insure publication
in The Register for the current week.
The Register will be found on file AT
the Congressional Library reading room,
Washington. ID. @
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21

Impu re blood runs you down-makes
you an easy victim for disease. For
pure blood and sound digestion-Bur-
dock Blood Bitters. At all drug stores.
Price 81 00.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH.
Rev. John Evans Bold. Rector.

Rectory No, ll9 Main street.
1870, Holy Communion (2nd, 4th ana
9th Sundays.)
l0:45, Morning Prayer Holy Com.
munion (1st and Bird Sundays.
1000, Sunday school
1870 Evening Pra er.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21
VERMONT BIRD AND BOTANICAL
CLUBS.

The twenty-ffth annual winter meet
of the Vermont Botanical club and the
fourteenth of the Vermont Bird club
will be held in Rutland, Friday and Sat
urday, January q and %, 1916. Head
quarters will be at the new Bardwell
Hotel. The first session will open at
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil AT
once, Safe tor children. A little goes a
long way, 25o and SOC. At all drug
stores.-adv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1916-01-21

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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
I W l VERSIONS OF THE ACTION I AIKEN BY
 STRIKERS
REPORTS VARY BUT IT IS ESTABLISHED THAT THE MEN HAVE DECIDED TO RETURN TO WORK.
By Associated Press.

CLIFTON, Jan. 17-There are con ficting reports here regarding the ac- ton of the striking employees of the Arizona, Shannon and Detroit Copper companies on resolutions adopted in connection with proposals to resume work.
 The report given out by the press committee of the strikers stated that the miners and mechanics voted to re- turn to work with the understanding that a conference with the managers would be granted in fifteen days to discuss grievances, and wage scale later.
 Another report stated the men of fcred to return to work for fifteen days, the old scale being advanced to include copper selling at. 24 cents.' ' provided at the expiration of fifteen days the managers meet committee of the men for an adjustment of grievances and new wage scale.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
GARRISON ASKS SUPPORT F OR MATT OVAL
 DEFENSE
OPPOSITION TO PLAN IS WELL ORGANIZED HE TELLS GATHERING OF N. Y. BANKERS.
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-An appeal to the people of the United States to organize in support of national de fense, was voiced by Secretary Garri- son in an address at a banquet to New York City bankers tonight. Gar rison declared the opposition to de- fcnse is well organized and unless the people urge congress to provide adc- quate defense, the present system, which the speaker said is utterly in efficient,' will be retained
 The secretary stated that defense must rest upon national forces. As the unit of responsibility, authority. and control of essential principles ot all military affairs. he said, the Fed oral government must be in authority.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
CALIFORNIA STREAMS ARE OVER- FLOWING
 BANKS
Continuous Rain
 Since Saturday
STREET CAR AND RAIL ROAD TRAFFIC IS DE- MORALIZED AND ACCI- DENTS ARE REPORTED AS NUMEROUS.
By Associated Press.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17.-Nearly every stream in Southern California is flooded as the result of the almost continuous rain since Saturday. Resi- dents arc marooned in many places and street car and railroad traffic is demolished. Numerous accidents re- suited It is predicted that the rain will continue tonight and tomorrow, threatening greater damage to prop erty. The storm extended to Arizona, where washouts and flood conditions arc reported Residents along the Gila river. southwest of Phoenix were warned to prepare to flee to higher ground Railroad service between Phoenix and Ray was discontinued and the train service between Yuma and Los Angeles was halted for sev- eral hours.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
Strong Escort.

CHIHUAHUA, Jan. H.-Under q strong escort of Carranza troops. equipped with eight machine guns, ll5 foreign and a few Mexican em- ployes of the mining camps from Par ral and Durango arrived here today and left for Juarez on a special train.
 Passengers from the mining camp of Mistral reported the footing of the camp by Villa bandits before they left The bandits took all the money and horses but offered no personal violence. All but a few came from Parral Sixteen foreigners. inclul ling two women Protestant missionaries, the Misses Prescott and Dunning. elected to remain there.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
FAULT IS COLLECTIVE

PADUA. Jan. 17-Signor Barzilai. cabinet minister without portfolio, ir an address made today, apparently for the government. said that it is hope less to attribute to Italy the respon- sibility for the Montenegrin defeat at Lovcen. As in the case of Serbia, he said. the fault is collective and is the result of the Allies ineffective pro gram.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
B INJURED IN TRAIN WRECK
 NEAR GAIA
PRINCIPALS AND CHORUS OF DE KOVEN OPERA COMPANY ARE AMONG THOSE HURT.
By Associated Press.

CHEROKEE, Ia. Jan 17.-Thirty- three passengers and trainmen were injured when an Illinois Central train was derailed near Gaza and plunged down an cmbankment into the river. Many of the principals and chorus of the De Koven Opera Company were among the injured. A relief train brought the injured to Cherokee. The car il which the opera company was travelling. received the worst shaking up of any of the coaches in the train
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
BANDIT WH() BILE " UP CUMbERE TUNNEL
 SEIZED
Released And On
 His Way To Cuba
OTHERS CHARGER WITH DESTRUCTION OF TRAIN AND THE KILLING OF 21 AMERICANS ARE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 JUAREZ, Jan. l7.-Manuel Gutter reg, an alleged bandit. was arrested today charged with being responsible for the firing of the Cumbere tunnel betUee,, Cae-. C - T'-ar-. in whicn 21 Americans were kn. February lo, 1914. It is alleged that Gutierrez was commander of the band led by Maximo Castillo. He left Fl Paso tonight for Cuba. after being released by the Federal authori- ties. Gutierrez. who affiliated with Villa. recently made overtures to the Carranza officials who invited him to Juarez. Villa was al Fl Carmen, near Madera, a week ago, according to Mexican employees of the Pearson ranch who arrived here.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
MINE WORKERS GATHER

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. H.-Whilc delegates 10 the biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica are gathering for the convention here, the officials are endeavoring to agree with the operators of the central bituminous districts for a wage conference after the convention adjourns.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
ID FIGHT TYPHUS EPIDEMIC IN
 MEXICO
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS TO BATTLE DISEASE ARM CRED IN SILK AND RUB BER; 3OO,O0O CASES.
By Associated Press.

FL PASO. Jan. H.-Mexico is in- fected with at least 30OO00 cases of typhus fever. according to reports to Federal officials here. American armored in silk and rubber against injecting vermin are preparing to go and combat the epidemic with methods used in Serbia, according to the announcement or Dr. Carlos Husk. the chief surgeon of the American Smelling and Refining Company, which normally employees 50O00 men in Mexico.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
COURT CONSTRUES ACT

WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-The Su. preme court today construed the Washington State workmen's com pensation law as abolishing all ac- tions brought in the courts by work men engaged in the hazardous em- covered by the law. wleth- CT such actions are against employers or a third person.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
On Way to Cuba.

FL PASO, Jan. H.-Maximo Cas- tillo and Jesus Sanmartin, who it is alleged in affidavits are responsible for the firing of the Cumbere tunnel, are on their way to New Orleans to take ship for Cuba. The Federal au- thorities considered their riddance sufficient and permitted them to go to Cuba. There was fear of their sum- mary execution if depOrted to Mexico. The men were charged with evadi1g the immigration laws.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
GAN EQUIP ARMY OF 8OO,OOO IN
 } MONTHS
OUARTERMASTER GENER- AL ALSHIRE SPEAKS BE- FORE THE HOUSE MILL TARY COMMITTEE.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7-Quarter- master General Alshirc told the house military committee today that equip ment for an army of SOO,OOO was either in the government store houses or can be bought in the open market 1T less than three months. Equipment for 500OOO is in the army or militia dcpots. Manufacturers. ne said, can easily turn out equipment for 300,000 il % days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
BRITISH HbLOCKADE WILL INCLUDE
 NEUTRA[S
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. Y. - Plans of the entente to declare a formal blockade Of German ports is said to contemplate its virtual extension to European neutrals by the rigid appli- cation of the ultimate destination doc Urine. The subject has been approach cd with great caution here on account oi the possibility of an outbreak oi anti-British feeling in congress.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
DUTY ID PHILIPPINES
 DISCUSSED
DEMOCRATS WANT TO GIVE UP ISLANDS BUT REPUBLICANS OPPOSE SUCH A POLICY.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Jan. IT, Am crica's duty to the Philippines was de- bated from all angles in the senate to- day. Several democrats declared themselves in favor of setting a date for the ultimate withdrawal of the United States from the islands and their naturalization by international agreement. Senator Poindexter. re- publican. argued for their permanent retention.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
S2O,oo0,O0 FIRE

LONDON, Jan. Y. - About 400 valuable buildings were destroyed in Saturday nights ire at Bergen, Nor way, according to Reuter- dispatch from Christiana. The damage is S20,- O00.O00. One life was lost and a few injured.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
MOVE MADE ID FORCE HAND
 OF GREECE
SUCH IS CONSTRUCTION PUT ON LANDING OF ALLIED FORCES AT A POINT NEAR ATHENS.
By Associated Press.

BERLIN. Jan. 17.-Berlin newspa- pers. according to the Overseas News agency, express the belief that the landing Of Allied troops at Phalerona. five miles southwest of Athens. is con sidered as supplying proof that the entente intend using extreme means to force the hand of Greece. This is the first intimation that the Allies had effected a landing at Phalerona.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
NJ WARNING FOR ARMED SHIPS
 SAYS AUSTRIA
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Jan. Y. - The Austro- Hungarian government is pre- pared to take up with the United States the question of permitting merchant ships armed for defense to leave American ports. The commun;- cation is expected to inform the United States that any armed ship will be subject to attack by Austrian submarines without warning.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
DON'T LIKE WAY Fl PASOANS
 ARE ACTING
By Associated Press.

DOUGLAS. Jan. Y. - The State denied the request of the de facto government for permission to move eco cavalry across the United States to Juarez 10 aid in hunting the Chihuahua bandits The refusal was based upon the excited condition of residents of Fl Paso.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
I RAIN BEARS BODY OF
 RODRIGUEZ
By Associated Press.

FL PASO, Jan. 17.-A special train from Parral district with refugees is expected to arrive late tonight. The train 1t is believed, is preceded by one bearing the body of Rodriguez, wio is reported by the Carranza authori- ties to have been executed. A num- Der of Americans, who reached here from the interior of Chihuahua, veri' fed reports of the execution.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
PARTICIPANTS IN MASSACRE ARE
 CAPTURED
By Associated Press.

DOUGLAS, Jan. H.-Col. Valles Lieutenant Colonel Cisneros and eight armed followers were captured at the Gibbons rancn. 14 miles south os Columbus. \. M., by Carranza sol diers. according to advices received here. It is believed they participated iH the massacre of the l9 Americans a, Santa YSabel.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
FOUR MISSING IN A DEPARTMENT
 STORE FIRE
MANY COMPELLED TO LUMP FROM WINDOWS WHEN BLAZE SPREADS; LOSS IS S350,OOO.
By Associated Press.

BRANDON. Man, Jan. H-Four are missing and believed to have lost their lives and several others, em- ployes of department stores, were seriously injured as the result of a fire of undetermined origin which swept the Syndicate block here today. The loss is S350.OO0. The fire spread rapidly and several of the store em' ployes were compelled to jump from windows.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
INVESTIGATING THE PETROL|TE
 AFFAIR
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. r. - State department officials admitted they are Investigating the affidavit by Captain Thompson of the Standard Oil steam CT Petrolite, which recites how an Austrian submarine fired upon and stopped the tanker off Alexandria, Egypt. and removed supplies, Decem- Der 5th.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
Threats Are Made To Dynamite The
 Republican Office
i. %..I+

.s' + < 4
 s.s By Associated Press. T. sS. PHOENIX. jan. 17.-Threats 4 T. to dynamite the office of the i.
 i' Phoenix Republican, unless it !. ,.- refrains from publishing stories T. .,. relative 10 the movement to an T. z, nex a portion oi Mexico, were 7. =. contained in a letter received '. z. at the office of the publishing T. ..- company. The postoffice in .s- z. spector is investigating. .t .::. 4 z. T. + I. 4 !. !. T. !. ... !.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
Bandits Captured And Executed The
 FolloWing D q g
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's '' <
 -. By Associated Press. T.
 4 FL PASO. Jan. 17.-Soldiers T. .s. of the Thirteenth United States T. .a- cavalry aided Carranza men in 4 .s' capturing Colonel Baca Valles :. =. and Lieutenant Colonel Ciser- T. I. nos. Villa bandit leaders. accord I. .s' ing to report reaching Briga- !. i dier General Pershing. They T. .s. were captured Friday and ex- T. l. ecuted the following day. !. .:- .- I. 4 4 .- T. T. ..- < I. I. T.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
Appeal For Support
 On Military Policy
By Associated Press.

By ASSOcllted treSS-
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 17.-Half a dozen speakers today voiced appeals for the support of an adequate nation al preparedness policy at the opening ci the National Civic Federal conven- ton.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
Gale Blows Down
 OUer 400 Denicks
By Associated Press.

BAKERSFIELD. Jan. H.-Sweep ing with the violence of tornado, a southwest gale blew three hours in the Midway oil district today. destroy ing property estimated at $250OO0. More than 400 derricks were blown down.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
HIS LAST DAY

FL PASO. Jan. 17.-Baca Valles was brought to Juarez alive today. He will be executed tomorrow
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
MATCH ARRANGED

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 17. - Jess Willard signed to fight Frank Moran ten rounds in New York, April 10th.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
WEATHER FORECAST

For Arizona: Rain Tuesday; We'd nesday fair.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
SILVER

NEW YORK, Jan. Y. - Silver, 563S cents.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19
COPPER

NEW YORK, Jan. Y. - Electro lytic, S24 and $24.5a
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-01-19

(Continued on Page Two)
The Denver star., 1916-04-08

or Speer says. as he never
has broken his pledged word
Robert w. Speer. whose
past record of enlightened
tried experiences tested by
trials and difficulties, as a
builder, b.autifier, municipal
manager and prosperity PRO-
ducer needs no introduction
to you. Whatever might have
been his mistakes in the past,
he asks that you look at all
these real and lasting accomp-
lishments during his term of
Office thru unprejudiced and
bipartisan eyes. He now
pledges himselfto run the city
on business like, non parts
an basis taking up. here and
there, the loose slack. straip hit
ening out the kinks in the
tangled city government. re-
The Denver star., 1916-04-08

Clair J.. Pitcher, a true man
whose IRON nerve was tried in
the melting pot of race hate,
color discrimination and in
justice, during our recent Birth
of Nation hght,w no came out
on humanity's side has made
-tha.sseatest number of ap-
pointments of Negroes to jobs
without any great noise (in the
same length of time in office
with Nesbit) than any other
man has ever made in the his
tory of Denver. 1t was he
who made the motion to sup
press the film before hundreds
OF Negroes in the city Council
when Nesbit stabbed our race
in the back, insulted our man.
hood and spit upon our wo-
mems chastity by aiding that
play. You know how Nisbet
spoke of the library scene las
not being immoral Out of
this chaotic confusion of race
hate and color prejudice came
our Daniel to Judgment, Clair
]. Pitcher. Whom OF you who
Witnessed til ose stirring
scenes scarcely ) months ago,
could have the race conscience
to vote against this man and
his friend, Robt. w. Speer2
Let him stand out and an
swer. G. j. Pitcher has ap-
pointed Q, Mayor Sharpley 4
and Tom Hunter >, making
in all IS against the Republi-
cans ?.
The Denver star., 1916-04-08

ing made the highest and
most representative appoint
ments than any of his prede-
cessors. Only in Chicago at
Cook County hospital has,
Negro received such a rare
and inspiring honor. Two
appointments in board of
health, and one at County
hospital we're given to US.
Was he any different man
when he delivered an address
to Odd Fellows? His friend
and our friend is Robt. w.
Speer whom we have tried
and whom he wants you to
support. Do you know Booth
or have you ever met him 5?
What do you know about him
do you know whether he will
be as true when tried like our
riends? Do you know or
have you ever heard of those
Nisbet councilmen to be eject
ed BY all of the city and not
bv the district voteS2 Can
you trust any of that Nisbet
bunch Then work and vote
for Speer.
The Denver star., 1916-04-08

elers ard merchants of our
city. Now Denver having
been put upon her prosperity
feet With business confidence
restored. it is then time to con
slider the beautifying Of Den
yer by Improvement. | will
put Denver on the municipal
map with her government
leading all other cities. Much
power is given me. as mayor
and it | abuse it, recall me in
so days. Never tie any may
or's hands and expect him to
do things The prohibition
question has been settled by
the people of the state Of Col
orado, and shall be strictly
non partisan and will keep
he,city out of politics." These
-.
The Denver star., 1916-04-08

"If am elected Mayor of
Denver, said r. w. Speer, |
will start an industrial bureau
to create and increase work
and business chances for our
citizens. want the business
men to regain their confidence
in Denver and in her invest
ment opportunities by hearing
the anvil sing. seeing the dirt
fly in building operations,
The Denver star., 1916-04-08
for Registrations

The election commission
made its first announcement
regarding the May election
Monday. All persons who
did not vote at the May IS.
1915, general election will
have to register at their poll
ing places on April I3 or 20.
All those who voted at that
election and have since chang
ed their address will have to
register the change with the
commission at the courthouse
Or lose their votes in the May
balloting. Let every Negro
-ligible to vote, register and
ct Nisbet feel your full pow
r by voting for Speer. Re-
member Manhood and Re-
spect " Insults. Jim Crowism
and dollars 10 the fight.
The Denver star., 1916-04-08
Mayor w. n. Sharpley with

Mayor w. n. Sharpley with
a heart full of sympathy and
good cheer for the underdog
and for especially those strug-
Cling aspirants for higher and
better things, is a man who
has lived in Denver a quarter
of a century and man whom
we all know and thoroughly
appreciate. You know how
he came to us in Shorter
Church in our mass meeting.
You know what he said then
and did he not do just what
he said? You found him true
in his office on that excited
Monday morning after the
FIRST show Of those vicious pic
ture. In the Council Cham
bers he was there with his sug
eestions Of helpfulness and
courage. He was with us in
the voting. He has been with
us in appointments, he. bav