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Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
bRANOE|S' CONFIRMATION
 |S FOUGHT
Nominee for Supreme Court is Accused of Having Lean- ings Favorable to the Rail- roads in Pending Cases.

WASHINGTON. Feb g. Charging that Louis Brandeis, as counsel for the Interstate Commerce Commission in the five per cent rate advance advocat- ed the cause of the railroads at the expense of the public Clifford Thorne. railroad commissioner of Iowa and all so associate counsel in the rate case. appealed to the Judiciary sub-commit- tee of the senate not to recommend the confirmation of Brandeis' nomina- tion to the Supreme Court Lieuten- ant Governor Esnleman. Of California. vigoronsIy defended Brsndeis.
 Thorne argued that it would be cost ly to the American people to put men on the Supreme Court bench with ore conceived notions regarding the high returns on railroads investment. in view of the fact that questions involv- ing the national apnraisement of rail roads were now going ou and would ulti~atelv have to be determined by that tribunal
 Thorne occupied the stand for two long sessions of tho committed. clos ing his testimony late tonight The committee plans to hear reDresenta- lives of the United Shoe Machinery Company tomorrow. Brandeis was once associated with tbe company as counsel Thorne said s75JO00 was rsis ed by the packers, cattle shippers. grain men and others for the state railroad commissioners to pay the ex- penses for preparing data to be pre- sented to the commission in the west ern freight rate advance case,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
CONSIDERATION
 AT TREATY AT STANOST|LL.
Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs Still Attempting to Settle the Nicaraguan Trea- ty Situation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. g. No pro- gress was made in the senate during two hours of executive session on the Nicaraguan treaty. Chairman Stone of the Foreign Relations Committee. insisted upon a recess instead of ad- journment so as 10 clear the parlia- mentary road for continuing the exc cutive consideration of the treaty, re- assembling the senate tomorrow Bo- rah conetinued the argument of his motion to discuss the treaty in open senate session. Williams continued to oppose the motion. A vote was no, reached.
 Salvador's protest against the Near agua treaty will be transmitted to the senate committee by the State Depart ment in order that it be considered in connection with the general situation. Salvador's complaint that her sover eil;n rights on Fonseca Bay will be in- fringed through the projected estab- lishment of a United States coaling station, already has been arrested by the Department with the declaration that the territorial rights of Nicaragua and Salvador on Fonseca Bay are not held in common.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
FIGHTING IN RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, Feb. 9.-Severe fight ing is again developing on the Dvinsk front. preliminary artillery duels hav- ing been succeeded by continuous bombardment of great intensity on both sides. The Germans who had taken the initiative in the new con fict attacked he railroad station at Likano on the east bank of the Dvina which would appear to indicate SC rious penetration of the Russian lines but the Russian staff explains that the Germans were unable to advance while still occupying their old posi. tions and succeeded in reaching Lika- no only by using heavy artillery which they had time to mount
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
HIGGINS TAXES
 OVER LEASE ON MINE
Noted Mining Property Held by Local People for Over Two Years will be Operated by Owner of Mine.

The famous copper property. known for many years as the Higgins" own ed by Thomas Higgins. now of Los Angeles, but formerly a resident of the Warren District, has reverted to the owner, who will at once start de velopment work and continue the pro- duction which has been prosecuted by the Higgins Leasing Company
 The lease, which is now terminated, was taken upon the property in April. 1913. A great amount of work was done in a tunnel in the mine and after a long period of time, during which the stockholders of the company thought they had several times played their last card. ore was struck Since that time. except during the war scare. the pronerty> has produced many tons of excellent copper ore and has de- clared dividends for the members of the leasing syndicate and the owner of the mine.
 Those who are leading spirits in the leasing company include Harry Jen- nings. James. Letson. Jack McGregor, L. A. Brown. Allie Soles. Tom Fitz- simmons. w. J. Graham. Ned Creigh- ton and several others. There were thirteen original shares in the organi- zation
 J. J. Flannigan. formerly of the c. & A. s~elter in Douglas. will take charge of the business end of the Hig- gins property. Mike Ryan. employed at the Higgins as foreman. will assume the superintendent and continue in charge of the operations of the proper ty.
 It is understood that the new man. aeement will undertake extensive de- velopment work in the shaft of tho mine. and work under the present tun- mel which has yielded large returns to the leasing company and the mine own CT.
 The deal took effect yesterday and the new management will maintain the present force and no interruption of activity in the property will occur.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
INDICTED MEN WANT ID BE
 ARRESTED
Many People Named in San Francisco Federal Indict- ments Apply for Arrest but Officers will Not Act.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.-OfficiaIs of the United States marshal's office pleasantly rejected the request of men who wanted to be arrested unde- the indictments charging them with viola tions Of American neutrality. Eight of them were representative business men, against whom indictments were brought by the grand jury in connee- ton with alleged unneutral acts of and Mahoney Olson in supplying Or attempting to supply German warships in the Pacific.
 Franz Bopp, the German consul general. and Baron von Schack, vice consul. also indicted for the alleged conspiracy to interfere in sea ana land traffic in munitions adR for con spiracy to instigate a military expedi- tion from the United States. informed the authorities they would be ready when wanted.
 Officials told the men who applied for arrests they would have 10 wait until tomorrow when the indictment voted would be returned in the United States District Court Otherwise they were not officially informed of the grand jury's actions.
 Assistant Immigration Commission CT Boyce and Inspector Strand. who are among the twenty seven indicted on charges of smuggling aliens sought also arrest and bail. Joe Tape, the Chinese said to be involved in the wanted to be arrested.
 Turkish Consul General Hall told the federal officials where to find him. He is named in the indictment in con nection with uneutral charges. Dis trict Attorney Preston. who directed the neutrality investigations. left on a vacation.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
HAD ON WESTERN
 FRONT
Germans and French in Fur ious Comban Between Lens and Arras. Teu!ions Are Temporarily Successful.
LATER ARE DRIVEN
 OUT OF TRENCHES
Seapianes Raid Kentish Coast Killing Three. Attack is Made in Broad Daylight. Activity Near Riga.

LONDON, Feb 9!-The French ana Germans have been engaged in furi- ous combat on the western front be- tween Lens and Arras where recently there has been great activity. Berlin reports that west of Vimy the Ger mans captured French positions to the length of eight hundred yards. Paris says they were driven out by hand grenade attack. Berlin records he re- pulse of Russian infantry attacks ar several points in the Riga region. A Petrograd dispatch says severe fight ing is developing in this district
 The Germans assayed an infantry at tack against the French in the vicinity of Neuville but were repulsed. Paris also reports the French, in a grenade attack, drove he Germans from a small post near Soissons and that French batteries seriously damaged the Ger man organization in th eforest of Ap- remont.
 Owing to ill health General Smith Dorian has given up the command of the British forces in East Africa. He will be relieved by General Shuts.
 England's reply to the American blockade protest is delayed Possibly it will not be sent to Washington this month
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
WILSON ASKS FUR SPEED IN ARMY
 BILLS
Democrats and Republicans Urged to Facilitate Action for Preparedness; Compro- mise Legislation Expected.
ANNAPOLIS MIDSHIPMEN
 INCREASE IS ASSURED
Speaker Clark Introduces Bill for More West Point Ca dets; Hay of Military Com mittee Opposes Garrison.

WASHINGTON. Feb 9.-With the president urging both Democratic and Republican members of the House
 Military committee to hasten prepara- tion of bills to carry out the army's part in the national preparedness scheme, indications tonight were that the measure might be ready in the House within two weeks he hearings will come to a close tomorrow or next day and it is understood the main features of the bills already have hcen whipped into the shape in which they will be received with cirtually unai- nous appropal tomorrow. The Senate already has concluded hearings on the army bills, which will take week in drafting proposals for the Senate early next week. The bills in the two houses are expected to differ radically and nal legislation will be worked out as compromise in the confer ence.
 Progress has been made in navy legislation, measures paving the way for construction of battleships forty three and forty-four at the navy yards and providing for 300 additional mid. shipmen at Annapolis passing the Senate. These already have passed the House and lack only the presi- dents signature
 Speaker Clark in line with his re- cent speech advocating that the per sonnel of both Annapolis and West Point be doubled. introduced bill to make such increase in number of ca- dets at the military academy. Chair man Hay of the House military com mittee and several democratic col leagues discussed Army plans with the president during the day. at the presi- dents suggestion.
 Tomorrow Representative Kahn, ranking Republican members and oth- CTS of the minority will go to the White House on the same errand. It is evident in the latter proceedings of the committee that Hay was not swayed from his opposition to Garri- sons proposal regarding the continen- tai army. which the President advo- cated during his recent preparedness Democrats and republicans of the committee agreed tonight in saying that the army bill will be writ ten uickly although it might he that minor details will take considerable debate to settle.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
AGRARIAN COMMISSION

DOUGLAS. Feb. 9.-Engineers work ing under the direction of the Sonora Agrarian Commission appointed to aid the carrying out of land reforms pro- missed by the Carranza government ar rived at Agua Prieta to begin plating rommunitv lands. These lands. to- gether with real estate to be taken from opnonents of the Carranza re- zine. will be distributed to citizens of Sonora on eas ypayments extending over long period. Surveys also will be made in Naco and Nogales.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
FEAR BAD FLOODS.

PORTLAND. Feb. 9.-It is feared freshed resulting from rains and melting snows in Portland. Willamette valley and the Columbia river basin will cause heavy damage here by the end of the week It is expected most of the city's lower docks will be flood ed. Some are under water today. High water caused a shutdown of the Ore gon City Paper Mills. Thousand of operatives are idle.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
PAclFIsTs' INNING.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.-Opponents of the administrations defense legis- lation concluded their arguments be- fore the House Military Committee. While no unanimous in the opinion regarding what should be done. or left undone. regarding the army and navy. all were opposed to the present change in military policy. The views expressed. ranged from views that Congress should await the conclusion of the European war to profit by the lessons it might teach. to the declara- tion against the policy of military preparedness at any time for any purpose.
 Representatives of the Sociey of Friends and a score of others. speak ing under the auspices of the Women's Peace Party. discussed the war. it's causes and consequences from many angles. They were seldom interrupt ed by the committee members except when their open mindedness on the subject of preparedness was assailed- The majority of the speakers. even the women, disclaimed sympathy with the peace at any price doctrine.
 Samuel Montgomery. representing the United Mine Workers. said he spoke for half million men who were against preparedness. He sd- mitted he with other officers of the organization believed it was impossi- ble to get fair hearing for their side. and added he bad been surprised by the kindly reception he received in Washington.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
TORPEDO EXPLODED

LONDON. Feb. 9.-A Flushing dis patch 10 Reuters says torpedo acci- dentally discharged from a submarine anchored in the harbor struck a land ing stage on which there was a party from a Dutch battleship. The explo- sion killed a corporal and severely wounded a sergeant of the submarine. It also injured several of those on the stage which was sunk.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
WILL GUARD GERMANS

PARIS. Feb. 9-The Spanish govern ment is sending regiment of marines to Spanish Guinea to guard nine hun dred Germans and fourteen thousand German colonial troops who took ref uge when driven out of the German colony of Kameroon by the British. ac- cording to a Havas dispatch.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
COMMISSIONERS IN PHOENIX

PHOENlX, Feb. 9.-Stating that they are merely staying around to see how things go, now that the strike is over, Fly well Davies and, J. S. Myers, concilatory commissioners from the department of labor, have ar rived for a two days visit. They paid their respects to the Cover nor, who expressed appreciation of their cooperation in settling the Clifton Copper Miners strike,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
FOR THE ARMENlANs

WASHINGTON. Feb. s.-The senate adopted resolution by Senator Lodge requesting the President to set apart a day at which the public might con- tribute to the relief of the distressed Armenians,
Bisbee daily review., 1916-02-10
OFFICIAL STATUS UNKNOWN

BERLIN. Feb. s.-Berlin is still without official information from Washington regarding the reported good prospects for set clement of the Lusitania case One newspaper says that exper- fenced diplomats expect. even though Germany's latest propos- al may not be accepted imme- diately that. it will not be re jected flatly as thought possible last week. ti
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
PLANNING SEWING
FOR COMPANY | BOYS
Soldiers Aid Society Secures Hooker
House for Headuuarters-Wo
viii Hold Meeting Soon.

The use of the Hooker home on Main
street for the work of the Soldiers Aid
society, organized last week. has been
kindly given by the owner, John B. Man
ley, for the society's headquarters.
The society Is planning to have public
meeting of women called soon to do sew
ing for the members of Company I, Y. y.
G. The first work probably will be on
comfort bags The date of the meeting
will be announced.
Some of the women have gotten the i'm
preston that there are annual dues of 81,
which is not correct. There are no dues
and every woman interested Is considered
to he a member of the society.
Any case of need should be reported to
Mrs. G. c Fits, chairman OF the general
committee Boxes have been placed in
Roots pharmacy. the rest room and Ma
sonic temple, where contributions of mon
ey for meeting some need on the part ot
some member, of the company or his fam
! lily may be placed. OF they may be handed
to Mrs. George f. Barber, treasurer of tn,
| Soldiers Aid society.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
BROTHER OF REV. E. Q. s. osGooD
Joseph o. osgood of Plainield, NJ j.,
Falls Dead in Station.

Rev. f. Q. s. Osgood, pastor of the Uni
tartan church, was notified today of
the death yesterday of his oldest broth
er, Joseph O. Osgood, chief engineer of
the Central Railroad of New Jersey, a
resident of PIainfeId, n. j. The latter
fell dead in the Broad street station in
Newark, \. J., from an attack of heart
disease, to which he was subject. After
falling on the platform he was taken to
the office of the general freight agent, but
died before Police Surgeon j. Henry Clark
reached his side. He had attended meet
ing of the Publicity Utility commission,
and when his death was learned the hear
ing was put off. Mr. Osgood had been
with the railroad since 1900 He had Wis
tied his brother and family here several
times, Rev. Mr. Osgood will leave for
Piainfield this afternoon to attend the
J funeral and viii return to Brattleboro
Saturday.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
INTENSITY CONTINUES
ON THE VERDUN FRONT
Another Powerful Attack by the Ger
mans Northwest of Thiaumont
Checked Last Night.

LONDON, June 29.-Heavy fighting in
other sectors OF the front has not caused
the intensity OF the struggle at Nerdun to
diminish. Another powerful attack was
delivered last night by the Germans north
west of Thiaumont. Like the preceding
assault, this was checked, the Paris war
office declares, by the French artillery and
machine gun fire, which decimated the
German ranks. The British are continuing
their artillery fire and trench raids all
along their extended front in France and
Flanders. The latest Tcutonic successes in
the Nolhynian district was the capture OF
Iinewka, which means that the Russians
have been pushed back across the river
Stokhod, Linewka is % miles southeast OF
Kovel, the railway junction point which
has been the objective of the Russians in
| their drive,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
PRESENT NO TIME
FOR MEDIATION
Carranza's Reply Must Be Received
Before Good Offices Are Given
Consideration.

WASHINGTON, June % - Minister
Calderon of Bolivia and Minister Zalvidar
OF Salvador called at the state department
today to renew their efforts to learn
whether the United States would entertain
an offer Of mediation in the Mexican diff
Guilty. Mr.. Calderon talked with Secretary
Lansing about five minutes Afterwards
he said he had been told the United States
would not discuss mediation in the alb
senee OF information that the American
prisoners actually had been released and
as to Carranza's reply to the demand OF a
statement of his intentions toward the
expedition in Mexico The minister re-
minded Mr.. Lansing of the interest of all
American republics in preserving peace
and said he would call again when Car
ranza's reply to the note of the United
States had been received
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
GRADUATION AT VERMONT.
Degrees Awarded to 81 Undergradu-
ates Yesterday.

BURLINGTON, June 29-The l12th
commencement exercises of the Uni
versity of Vermont were held vcster-
day. Degrees were awarded to 81
young men and women. OF these 81
We're in the department of arts and
sciences, ii in the college of medicine.
l9 in the civil engineering department
and seven in the department of agri-
culture. The Bisscll prize for progress
went to Abner G. Bristol of West
! TOwnshend.
The honor men in medicine were Ed
ward OLSON, Douglas J. Roberts, II. J.
Roberts, Maurice +. Lord, Joseph A
! Cimera
The Woodbury. prize was divided be
tween II. J. Kelley of Dorchester
Mass, and T. S. Flynn of Woonsock.
ct, R. I.
Cum Iaude honors in the academic
department were awarded to Charlotte
Pierpont, Augustine NJ LaRochelle
Loretta f. Dyke, Marjorie +. Luce
Clement c. Smith, Raymond II. Girls
mer, Helen f.. Rutter, Amorv D
Seavcr, Robert n. Pease, Laura b
Porter, Walter S. Weeks, Constance
Notey.
Post graduate degrees were; NJ. s
Ramon c. Downing, Lewis IL. Flint
Hazel II. Riley; Ph. D., A. X. Peter
son.
The following honorary degrees wer
conferred: Doctor of laws, Alexande
Meikleiohn, president of Amherst col
lege; George Harvey of New York, ed
itor of the North American Review
Charles p. Smith of Burlington; doc
tor of humanities, Darwin p. Kings
ley of New York, 81, president of tn
. New York Life Insurance company
: doctor of science, Fred H. Albee G
i New York; master of arts, Jean A.
Bull of Whitford Pa, l. G. Sargent {
| Paterson, \. J.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
Sir Roger Found Guilty of
Treason by the High
Court in London
HIS ACCOMPLICE
WAS DISCHARGED
Jury Out Less Than an Hour Before
Bringing in Verdict, and the Lord
Chief Justice Then Pronounced the
Death Sentence.

LONDON, June 29.-Sir Roger Case
ment was found guilty of treason in
the high court today
Later Sir Roger was sentenced to
death. The ending Of this historic
trial came shortly before O'Clock.
when the jury, which. had been out
less than an hour, brought in Il verdict.
Today s session of the court was
given over to the arguments of the
counsel and the charge to the jury.
Sir Roger 5 chief counsel, Alex. SUI
livan, who collapsed in court yester-
day, was unable to appear and his ar
gument was taken up by Assistant
Counsel Jones for the defense The
attorney general, Sir Frederick Smith
summed up the case for the prosecu-
tion, after which the Lord Chief JUS
tice delivered his charge.
After Sir Roger had been sentenced
Daniel J. Bailey, the private soldier
who had been held as his accomplice,
was placed in dock. The Chief Justice
directed the jury to return n verdict OF
not guilty and Bailey was discharged
Easement was charged with having
tried. while in Germany, to induce
Irish prisoners held 10y the Germans
TO take up arms against Great Britain
| He was also closely connected with the
recent revolt in Ireland and was cap
tured after he had landed from a Ger
man ship which brought arms to tht
! Irish revolutionists.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
MERMAID HEROINE
WEBS MAN SHE SAVED
Rose Pitonof, Champion Swimmer of
Perfect Figure, Bride of Somer-
vile Dentist.

BOSTON, June 29-AIiss Rose Pitonof
OF Dorchester yesterday was married to
DIR. Frederick |, Weene, a dentist of
Somervlle, from whom she received an en-
gagement ring last Christmas, after say
ing his life in Malblchead waters
The bride has embarked on the matri-
monial sea- after mermaid" career OF 10
years, beginning when she was H. She
broke worlds swimming records so fire.
quentlE and easily that her fame grew
from the bcg.nning.
When l. years old, she was pronounced
= the worlds most wonderful type OF femin-
inc physical perfection. and DR. Dudley \
! Sargent OF Harvard declared her to be a
marvel of we'll distributed strength
Miss Pitonof was first to accomplish tho
Boston Light swim without dispute Her
, l7-mie Coney Island swim was her next
sensational achievement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-06-29
NEW FIRE CHIEF
TAKES HIS OFFICE
Frank G. streeter Now in Charge of
Department Assistant Chief AL
bert A. Smith Resigns.

The keys, papers and other property be
longing to tho fire department were turned
over last evening to Chief Engineer Frank
c. Streeter by the retiring chief, Harvey
w. Sanders at the fire department head
quarters. Mr Sanders was notified to
turn over the property at l clock yes
terday afternoon, that being the hour
fixed by the commissioners for the new
chief to take the office, but as 10 one had
come to the engine house to take the prop
crty at go o'clock Chief Sanders by au-
thority of one of the commissioners re-
tanned the office until last evening.
Assistant Chief Albert A. Smith ten
dered to Chief Streeter his resignation
last evening Mr.. Smith joined the de
partment as one of the police brigade at
the time of the Revere House fire anc
joined No. 3 company in 1878. For about
80 years he has been an assistant chief