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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
L|NEMAN ELECTROCUTEO
10000 volts Accidentally shot through
the Body of Frank G. sanders
RutInnd ectricinn.

Rutland June Frank G. Sanders,
age 30 years general electrician for the
Rutland Railway Light and Power com
pany' was instantly killed this morning
at the sub-station of the concern near
Poultney when 1900 volts of electricity
passed through his body accidentally
The cause Of the accident Is not Known
Mr.. Sanders went to Poultncy to adjust
some lightning arrestcrs on switch
board in the sub-station. Just after ne
had begun work r. l., Wilour. sWltch
board operator who had previously
cautioned Sanders, stepped out OF doors
Almost Immediately he heard the SOUND
Of II heavy body falling and the drop
ping of the switch. Going indoors he
found the Unconscious form OF Sanders
on an iron rack above the switchboard
IT was in no way connected with a i've
current at the time.
Physicians were at once summoned ana
every known means Of resuscitation were
employed without results. General Man
ager y. r. Burt who, with other oni-
Gals, hurried to the scene In automo-
biles. could give no reason for the acci-
dent.
There are severe burns on the mans
ankles showing where he probably came
in contact with heavily charged cleo
trical apparatus.
Mr. Sanders had been employed by the
company for ten years and was consid-
cred the best informed electrician on
the force He is survived by his wife
and a four-year- daughter
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
EYEWITNESS SAW
BIG WARSHIPS SUNK
Tremendous CnnnOnadc Disturbcd Sea
Miles from Fight.

Copenhagen, June .. via London. June
3, $50 "A. m.-rhe captain of the Danish
steamer Naosborg gives the following ac-
count of the sea fight:
'When the Nacsborg was IS miles west
of Cape iaustholm. on the northwest
coast of Jutland, a few small British
warships appeared, pursued by the Ger
man fleet. Suddenly the British warships
turned and steamed westward, violently
Der of British dreadnought cruisers ap-
peared from the north and west.
THE British then began attacking
the German ships, which We're reinforced
by large number of ships from the
south along the west coast of Jutland
violent fight commenced. The sky
seemed filed with smoke and the sea
was in "A state of uproar Shells fell
around my steamer. although we We're
several miles away.
During the fight the Cannonading
was so violent that our crew could not
large Warships sunk hut | am unable
to say whether they were British or
German
AT last the German fleet Withdrew
southwark. pursued by the British, while
several more British warships appeared
coming from the westward, The German
fleet was divided into two parts, one of
which escaped. The fate of the other
fleet ! do not know"
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with the claim that one dreadnaught
of the German Kaiser class. vessels OF
1900 tons and carrying n complement
of Loss men, had been attacked and de-
stroyed by British torpedo craft, that
another hattleship OF the same class was
believed to have been sunk by gunfire
that one battle cruiser had been blown
UP and two others damaged and that
submarine also had been sent to the
bottom
Great Rritains admitted loss in ton
mage was 11i,S10 for the six battle cruis-
ers and cruisers. That of Germany. ax-
Guiding the tonnage of the Wiesbaden,
of which vessel there is no record, was
BE The tonnage of the capital ships
sunk by the Japanese in their fight with
the Russians in the battle of Tsushima
in May. 1906, aggregated 93,O0'. Twenty
one Russian craft were destroyed in this
cruisers The remainder OF sunken
craft comprised coast defense and spe-
cial service vessels and torpedo boats.
That the casualties in the fighting on
Jutland We're heavy is indicated by the
fact that Of the crew of some 900 on
board the Indefatigable only two men
are known to have been saved Full
details of the fight. in which Zeppelins
are declared to have taken part. are
being gathered by the British admiralty
and pending their receipt the censor is
withholding permission to correspondent:
to send out stories from London.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
WAITE SENTENCED
|. TO DIE JULY 10TH;
THANKS THE COURT
Says He Is Sorry for His Crimes
Hopes His Death Will
Atone for Them in Some
Small Degree.

New York, juno DIR Arthur Warren
Waite was to-day sentenced to die in the
electric chair during the week of July 10
the penalty for the murder Of mis- father-
in1aw, John l.. Peck, of which he was
convicted.
When DR.. Waite was presented to the
bar his counsel moved that he be granted
a new trial This was denied by the court
and sentence was then imposed.
When Justice Shearn concluded tho son.
tence, Waite delivered short speech in
which he expressed appreciation Of the
manner in which his trial was conducted
and his thanks to the court, the prosecu-
tors, and to his own attorney. DR. Waite
said he was sorry for his own crimes and
for the trouble and suffering he had
caused others He declared that he hoped
that. by surrendering his body for pun
ishment, he would compensate in soma
small degree for the deaths Of his VIC
Tins.
Waite entered tho court room in
custody of two deputy sheriffs. head erect
and step firm. He addressed tho court
with suave politeness and without trace
of agitation. although his voice wavered
with an evident touch Of feeling as he
spoke of his sorrow for his crimes.
II thank the court" he said to Justice
Shearn. for the very fair and impartial
manner it has treated me. / also thank
the jurors for the courteous manner in
which they listened to me l feel that
their Judgment was justified.
My sincere thanks are due to the
prosecuting attorney, Mr. Brothers. who
was always nice to me Mr.. Deuel., my
counsel is also entitled to my thanks.
/ He believed implicitly that l was not
guilty.
II ask for forgiveness 1 am very. very
glad to give my body in eXpiation of the
things I have done and 1 give my soul
freely to rectify my misdeeds. I hope It
will 90 on and on forever to purge
itself"
Waite was taken back to the Tombs
prison where preparations were made to
remove him at once to Sing Sing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
WOMEN TO "SIMPLIFY"
NEXT CONVENTION
Club Fcdcration's Sessions In y. Y. At
tended with Difficulties.

New York, June State presidents and
chairmen of departments Of the general
Federation of Women's clubs. at n con-
ference here to-day marking the close Of
the 18th biennial convention decided to
turc in view of the difficulties experienced
here 1t was reported that hundreds Of
delegates left for their homes long before
the scheduled close of the convention be-
cause of the defective acoustics of the
18th regiment armorv and the confusion
caused by holding meetings in nearly n
dozen other halls
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los An
geles, the newly elected president, one
of the principal speakers at the CON
ference, approved the plans for "simpli-
Charles W. Stockton, president of the
New Jersey State Federation.
Mrs. Stockton's suggestions included
the engagement of four meeting halls,
each to accommodate approximately 5000
persons. one would be used as n con-
vention hall, and the others for con-
ferences. discussions and the receiving
Of committee reports
BY unanimous vote the federation az
hliated its ZOO 900 members with the
United States council of the internal
tional council of women Resolutions
We're also passed recommending univer-
sal federal civil service pensions and
better conditions for working women.
All of the remaining amendments and
revisions to the bylaws We're adopted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
LIBRARIANS MEET.
Interesting Program for Addison and
Chittendcn County Gathering.

Charlotte, June "A successful meet
Ing OF the librarians of Addison and chit
ten counties was held here to-day in the
library building, Miss Mary Bates of the
University of Vermont library presiding.
Between 40 and so attended.
The following interesting program was
carried out: Greeting. Mrs. May c. Iiig-
nee, Charlotte; Library Work in Teach
err Training Classes" Miss Fanny Fetch
er. Troctorsville; Selection Of Books.
Miss Evelyn Lease. Montpelier; Book
Reviews" by Mrs. Jennie Hart, Jericho,
and Mrs, Ramsey. Charlotte; "Commun-
ity Work, What Might BE UndertG ken by
a Library" Miss Mary Norton, Proctor,
Books for Children" Miss Eliza beth
Rogers, Burlington; STORY Telling" Miss
Joanna Croft, Burlington.
The ladies of the Charlotte Library as
ISOLATION served lunch in their dining
rooms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
BIG WARSH|PS SUNK
ENGLISH.

The Queen Mary, completed
in 1918, displaced $4,000 tons.
Her complement was 1000
men.
The interchangeable, complet-
ed in 1911, displaced 1880
tons. Her complement was
100 men.
The Invincible was laid
down in 1907. She displaced
1880 tons and was 562 feet
long. Her normal compile
ment was 731.
The Defence was built in
1907, displaced 14,600 tons
and ordinarily carried 755
men. Her length was 525
feet.
The Black Prince was built
in 1904, displaced 1850 tons
and carried 704 men. She
was 48O feet long.
The Warrior, which was dis
abled, displaces 1860 tons,
and is 480 feet long. Her
complement is 704.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL.
Arlington Light Il Power Co. to OPP
crate in Three Towns.

MONTPELIER June 1.-Artcles of associa-
ton have been filed with the secretary
of state by the Arlington Light & Power
Co, Inc, the application having received
the approval of the Public Service Com
mission The company Is incorporated for
$4,000 divided into 500 shares and is
authorized to manufacture and distribute
electric power for use in the towns of
Arlington, Sunderland and Sandgate. The
subscribers are Otto G. +. Knum If
Schenectady. ~ Y, A. f. Buck Victor
l.. Smith Z. f. Martin of East Arlington
and NJ, +, DcminE of Arlington.
Other new corporations are the RAN
dolph Center Cooperative Potato EX-
change, Inc, with 80 shares of stock
amounting to 500, the Ii subscribers all
being OF Randolph Center; Bennington
ana Dorset Auto Line. Inc, capital stock;
of 5000, with 80 shares, there being 10
subscribers. including Frank H. Howe and
Collins Graves of Bennington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08

THE British losses have already boen
fully stated. There is nothing To add
To or subtract from the latest account
published by the admiralty The enemy
losses are less easy to determine. That
the accounts they have given to the
world are false is certain and we can
not yet he sure OF the exact truth. But
from such evidence as has come 20 our
knowledge the admiralty entertains no
doubt that the German losses are heavier
than the British not merely relatively
to the strength of the two fleets but
absolutely.
There seems to be the strongest
ground for surprising that included in
the German losses are two battleships,
two drcadnauGhts battle cruisers of the
most powerful type, two of the latest
light cruisers. tho Wiesbaden and Elbing,
a light cruiser of the Rostock type. the
lisht cruiser Trauenlob nine dcstroyers
and a submarine"
The pessimism which prevailed as Il
result of the admiralty's original state
ment Of losses, which is now considered
to have been needlessly candid and con-
servativc in estimating the extent
of the German losses as compared with
those of Great Britain has been greatly
lessencd by the latest statement.
despatch from Copenhagen says
rumors are current in Hamburg that
two additional German warships than
those announced in the German COM
mountaineering hattlcship Westfalen and
the battle cruiser LutZow-were sunk In
the battle A wireless despatch received
] Cot, Ja,+ Al Cor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
BUYS BOSTWICK DOCK.
st. AIbnns & SwRnton Traction Co. to
Rebuild for Rig Steamers.

St Adams, June 1.-The BostNick
dock at st. Adams Bav known as BUR-
tons dock, has been purchased by the
st. Adams and Swanton Traction conn
pany. The consideration named was
nominal.
Work will begin at once on the dock
which will be put into first class condl-
tion for the receiving of large lake
steamers. This dock was built several
years ago when coal and practically all
the freight were brought to the Bay.
The platform of the old railway dock
is unsafe and therefore the trips If the
steamers ChateauCay and Ticonderoga.
which are usually begun June l. have
been postponed until June 81, 1t is eN-
pected the company's new dock will be
completed by that time, After June z
the Ticonderoga will make its regular
trips to the Fay daily.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
NEW HOME FOR K Ole c

Rrattleboro, juno LEO Council. No.
9l7 Is of C., has bought the residence
at PIG and 2l> Main street of Mrs. +. II.
o'Connor and will convert 1t into head
quarters of the fraternity in town. Mrs,
O'Connor is the widow of DR., f.. II.
O'Connor. a former state deputy ana
former grand knight of the local council,
The property has 81 feet frontage On
Main street and depth ranging from
106 to 1856 feet. 1t will later be remodeled
to meet the needs of the council as a
home, The council is one of the youngest
in the State, having been instituted July
10, 1874 1t now has 100 members.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08

london, June A statement issued
Tonight by the British admiralty, con-
frming previous accounts of the bat
tie between the British and German
fleets, reiterates that the German ac-
counts of the German losses are false
and that although the evidence is still
incomplete, enough is known to JUS
tify stating that the German losses
were greater than the British mot
merely relatively to the strength of
the two fleets, but absolutely"
There is the strongest ground for
believing. says the statement, that he
German losses include two battleships,
two dreadnought battle cruisers of the
most powerful type and two of the
latest light cruisers, in addition to
smaller craft, including a submarine.
The text of the statement follows:
Until the commanders in chief has
had time to consult the officers en-
gagged and write a fun despatch. any
attempt to give a detailed history of
the naval engagement which began on
the afternoon of the thirty-frst of
May and ended in the morning hours of
the first of June. would evidently be
premature. But the results are quite
plain.
THE Grand fleet came in touch
with the German High Seas fleet at
$3.50 on the afternoon of May 81 The
leading ships OF the two fleets carried
on a vigorous fight. in which the bat
tie cruisers, fast hattleships and sub
sidiary craft all took an active part
THE losses We're severe on both
sides but when the main body of the
British fleet came into contact with
the German High Seas fleet a very
brief period suffced to compel the
latter, who had been severely punished
to seek refuge in their protected wat
era This manoeuvro was rendered
possible by low Visibility and mist, and
although the Grand Fleet were now
and then able to get in a momentary
contact with their opponents no con
tinuous action was possible
"They continued the pursuit until the
light had wholly failed. while the British
destroyers We're able to make a sue
cessful attack upon the enemy durini
the night
Meanwhile, Admiral Sir John Jelli
coe, having driven the enemy into port
returned to the main scene of the ac
ton and secured the sea in search OF
disabled vessels BY noon the mex
day, June |, 1t became evident there wa,
therefore to his bases, 400 miles away
refueed his feet and in the evening Of
\ June was again ready to put to sea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
ZEPPELINS TOOK PART
IN GREAT BATTLE
One DiriElble. Hit Several Illness,
Manages to Escape.

London. June Six Zeppclins partici-
Pated in the naval engagement off the
coast Of Jutland Wednesday,. according
20 despatch from Copenhagen to the
Daily Mail. one Of tho diriEibles, the
l.-2i, was hit several times and badly
damaged, the report says, but she was
able to reach tho SChleswig coast after
a narrow escape, Several of her men
were wounded, and all Of her supplies
had to he thrown overheard.
despatch from the same source de-
clares it is generally stated in Berlin
that the activity OF the German fleet
was due to the energetic demands of
Emperor William to his brother. Admiral
Prince Henry of Prussia, commander
in-Chief of the navy, and Admiral Won
Capclle. minister " the navy, on the
Emperor's visit last week to Wilhelm
shaVen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
SUCCUMBS TO BURNS.
Mrs. v. v. DInckmcr, Aged ~, victim
of Alcohol Lamp Explosion.

New Haven, June Mrs. V. V. Black
mer. who on Tuesday morning was Sc
verely burned by the explosion of an al
cohol stove. died at her home here early
this morning from burns received, her
legs being burned to the waist and one
arm to the elbow. She was Il years Of
age and is survived by a husband, who
is in feeble health. and one sister,
Mrs. Martha V. Douglas, Of Minneapolis,
MINI, Mrs Rlackmer was n former Mid
dlehury woman. The funeral will he held
at her home Saturday afternoon and bur
ial will he beside her first husband. u. w.
Nash in the New Haven Mills cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
Vergennes POStOffice Advanced,

Vergennes, June 2.-Postmaster J. H.
Donnelly has received notice from tho
postofiice department at Washington that
the Nergennes postotilce has been placed
in the second class, the change to be
made July and the salary increased TO
s2,oo a year. This makes two second
class postotfices in Addison county. the
Middlebury Office having been advanced
to that class about three years ago, All
helpers in the ohce will 10 placed on
the civil service list July l.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08

Available reports from English sources
excluding the statement of the British
admiralty fix the money loss in capital
ships to the British at $i5.6O2.o>0 and to
the Germans $4,000 600 exclusive of the
light cruisers. In tonnage reported the
British loss in capital ships is leo 800 and
the German loss 80, SOP, excluding the light
cruisers which details are lacking. There
is also another German battle cruiser re-
ported lost according to British reports.
If these We're added to the known list
there would not be such great dispa rity
as at first appeared between the British
and German losses. The British loss in
rNen is 5,50S and the Germans $3.50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
FOUND SHOT IN HEAD.
Ashley Dodge, ~, Commits suicide at
His Farm In johnson.

Johnson. June Ashley Dodge, a
farmer living about three miles from this
village. committed suicide this morning
by shooting himself in the head. He was
found with the top of his head blown off
He was about 10 years o. age The cause
of his act is not known.
He leaves a wife and son, two brothers
and two sisters. Mrs Dodge and her son
were visiting her parents In Bristol
The funeral will be held Sunday after
noon at two O'Clock,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
THIEF MAY SUFFER.
Potatoes stolen from T.. =. Brigham
Were Treated with BichlOridc
of Mercury.

St Adams, June L-Some time Sunday
night between five and six bushels of
potatoes We're stolen from the potato
storchouse of Ebert 5. brigham on the
brigham road. The potatoes had been
treated with bichorde of mercury for
scahs and Mr.. Brigham says that as the
potatoes absorb a certain portion Of the
mixture whoever eats any OF them is
likely to suffer some i'll effects
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH MONEY

Don't miss this. cut out this slip in
close with sc to Foley & CO., Chicago.
H., writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for bronchial coughs.
colds. and Group; Foley Kidney Pills,
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, Specially
comforting to stout persons. j. W. OSul-
livan. (Adv)
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Fish and Game Banquet June 20.

Middlebury, June 1.-The midsummer
meeting of the Addison County Fish
and Game league will he held at Nee
hans Dunmore park Wednesday, June
20. The officers are planning to make
this outing the best the league ever
had. a program of sporting events is
being arranged, to be announced later
The Middlebury band has been secured
to furnish music. An experienced ca
,terer will serve dinner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
GERM AN REPORTS OF
BATTLE FALSE, SAYS
BRITISH ADMIRALTY

Teutons' Losses Greater Than the British, mot
Merely Relatively to the Strength of the Two
Fleets, but Absolutely" It Is Asserted-First
Official Admission That the British Grand
Fleet Was in Action-It Is Claimed Germans
Lost Two Battleships Two Dreadnought
Cruisers and Two Modern Cruisers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
GREATEST NAVAL BATTLE IN WORLDS
HISTORY IS FOUGHT BETWEEN GERMAN
AND ENGLISH FLEETS OFF JUTLAkD

Great Britain's Battle Cruisers, Queen Mary, In
defatigable and Invincible, Cruisers Defense,
Black Prince and Warrior with Eight Tor
pedo Boats Sent to the BOttom-Germany
Loses Battleship Pommern and Cruiser
Wiesbaden with Several Torpedo Craft
Small Cruiser Frauenlob Reported Sinking
British Loss in Tonnage Is 114,S1O against
1912 of the Germans'-Losses Conceded by
Both Sides-Probably Hundreds of Men
Killed-Details Meagre.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08
GERMAN.

The German battleship
Pommern displaced 1920
tons. She was completed in
1907. Her complement was
729 men.
Existing records give no
statistics Of the Wiesbaden or
Frauenlob.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-06-08

news Of the battle, or, as he puts it, with
''impudent fabrications" otherwise, said
Lord Reresford. no fault can be found
with the admiralty.
The Detroit times., 1916-05-25
JES NAMESAKE
4 IE SAYS ELOPE
s. WITH HIS WIFE

& Ihs name of Costandis was ono
~ sppsaled TO Mrs. @. Cristia. for
Z was not only the Christian name
4 y nsr husband, but also a the man
, whom she len her mate. &C
snlng to tho latter's story.
n cpstandis Cristia filed suit for
210:oo0 for alienation Of his wifes
ESttions. Wednesday. through his
lorney. Sol Blumrosen. Costandis
41in - named az the afanity.
# MARRIED in Schugia, Austria-Hun-
E1nev. Cristia and his wife came to
S United States i've years ago and
tt1ed in Youngstown. o. II was
Eere that he lost her, he claims,
EHhen she eloped, Aug. 1, 1914.
IS Since then most of his time has
oen spent searching for her. 40
fdlng TO his bill. He has Just
s6pvered the pair in Hamtramck.
nsre Orlin IL employed In the Max
&>11 Motor Co., Cristia claims.