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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
MAMMALIAN HARDEN SAYS
ALLIES ARE DELUDED
,:ermaux Was Not Prepared for War,
Is Not Exhausted and In Not
brutal, lie Declares.

Berlin. Feb. Coy wireless to Sayville,-
Maximilian Harden editor Of Die Hu-
kunft. whose utterances. says the over
seas News Agency frequently, have peeh
mistaken in countries at war with TER
many for anti-German propaganda TO-
day delivered before large audience
speech about the war
The news agency quotes Herr harden as
saving that the continuation OF the war
was caused by three decisions held ny
Germany's enemies. The first delusion'
the sneaker said, was that Germany Tor
wears prepared for war that the entente
powers therefore he'd prepared for war
and that the entente powers therefore had
only to walt until this handicap was over
come. As matter OF fact, he said, the
Germans won victories because they were
able to adapt themselves to the change
in the circumstances.
The second delusion of the entente
powers. Herr Harden said, was that
Germany approa ched exhaustion, and tr
this connection he declared:
"It Is the most reckless crime of oul
enemies to dare to say that Germany
who holds them by the throat, is near
Ing her own humiliation"
The third delusion. Herr Harden said
was contained in the stories alleging
German barbarism which the speaker
asserted were refutcd by all that ha6
happened on the German fronts,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ENGLAND TO ADOPT
LAND PURCHASE SCHEME
Towards Solving Industrial Problems
Now and after the War.

London. Feb. c, AS p. m.-One of the
results OF the war, according to reliable
information will be the adoption by the
government of a big scheme Of land pur-
chase for England such as has been so
successful in Ireland.
Confronted with the tWo-fold problem
of providing employment for discharged
soldiers both during and after the war.
and the desirabiity, also demonstrated by
experiences in the war, of materially in
crea sing home grown food supplies the
home Office. the board of trade and the
board Of agriculture entered into consulta-
ton with the war office and the admiralty
and the outcome was the appointment by
the board of agriculture of special COM
mittcc
The report of the committee which will
| shortly be published. is said to recon
! mend extensive State acquisitions of land
| by compulsory purchase for the establish
mont on a largo scale of colonies Of small
! holders, and the development of co-opcra-
| tive buying and marketing and of agri'
| cultural credit banks together with a
| provision for a large state grant To put
| the proposals into operation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ARKANSAS FlO0D
W|OENS INTO LAKE,
| ENGUlF|NC TOWNS
Several Thousand Persons Home
less-16 Lives LOst-Hun-
dreds of Thousands of
Dollars Damage.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. 6.-Thc rapidly
formed by the food waters of the Ar
kansas river pouring through breaks IN
the levecs. had engufcd a score Of towns
tonight leaving several thousand per-
sons homeless. sixteen lives have been
lost in the last few days and damage
that probably will run into hundreds of
thousands of dollars has resulted in the
rich farming territory.
Still greater damage is feared If the
Mississippi continues to rise as in the
last few days. Predicted stages at
Arkansas city would cndangcr tho lcvccs
there and break in the Mississippi
levces would prcciptate serious situa-
ton in the river valley.
All day the 100 men who remain in
Arkansas city toilcd in an effort to
strengthen the lcvccs against tho fast
rising waters and tonight they were
hopeful that the lcvces would hold and
tho town be saved The narrow strip
of lcvCe is the only land in sight there,
ON one side is tile river. swollen until
It's surface is Il feet above the level
| Of the town On the other side Of the
| evcc is the great food Lake nearly A
miles long and 20 miles wide From I,
| only the upper stories of buildings IN
Arkansas city protrudc,
| At the lcVec are three steamboats,, one
of which is ready to carry the worker.
| to safety should they lose their battle
| with the flood They are living in the
second stories of their homes and il
box ears ON tho levee.
| To-das the river rose tWo-tonths o
| n foot to 55.1 feet at Arkansas city ant
is still rising slowly tonight.
At Gaines landing 400 persons wer'
on the levoe tonight without shelter
In Clarendon, on the White river. whcr'
the levee broke last night, water to-da!
Is six feet deep in the highest portions
| of the town. The river still is rising
| 4 relief train sent out from Little Rocl
| Yesterday was unable TO proceed south
| ward beyond Grady. From there tn
workers began carrying food in motor
boats to those in need and taking man.
marooned families from submergc'
homes.
Little is known OF conditions III IN
rural districts of the flooded area, bu
there seems little doubt that many VIII
refused to leave their homes in face o
repeated warnings have persisted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

AGAINST America during the Is months Of
war has gone too far for that But can
cav that after these IS months Of terrible
s,crifice the German people do not want
Won uit,, the United States only very
small lingo interests talk ot war There
Is also general feeling that tho entry
of America into the war would mean
victory for England.
THE liberal newspapers especially the
Berlincr Lokal-Anzciger' the trankturtet
neitung and the koelnisches Heitung,
have been cautioning against chauvin-
istic attitude here, warning the people as
70 the governments attitude toward
America. but pointing out the danger in
the real situation which must be met"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
PRESIDENT WILSON
At 10 Me AGAIN.;
SECOND TRIP SOON

Washington, Feb 4-President Wilson
returned from his speaking trip for pre-
parcdness to-day SO we'll pleased with its
results that he probably will make an
other soon. unless the Lusitania negotia-
lions or some other feature of the for
cien situation develops critical stage.
IL the President decides on another trip
he will visit the South and probably some
far western States.
Mr. Wilson Is convinced that his middle
western trip was a success. He found at
the White House many kilograms and let
tiers from the section he traversed telling
him so. and senators and representatives
had received many similar messages.
Mr.. Wilson'S advisors have told him
there was need in the South particularly
for a special effort in favor of his pre-
paredness plan.
The President will not lose the advan-
tagc in the preparedness discussion he
believes he has gained by his Middle
Western trip, it was indicated to-day.
but will press for action by Congress
on the army and navy bills as soon as
possible.
1t seemed improbable that the Presi-
| dent would leave on another trip before
| February 10. He has made routine
business which accumulated during his
absence from Washington. and 1t is UNI
derstood the Lusitania and the Appan
cases will receive his close attention for
the next few days.
The President got into communications
with Secretary Lansing as soon as h'
reached the White House to-day and II
was understood the Lustanla case was
| foremost among the subjects discussed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HENRY FORD HAS
NEW PEACE PLAN
But Is Not Going to Say ANY,
thing about 1t until His
Party Returns from
Europe.

Chicago. Feb. 6.--IIenry Ford OF Detroit,
who sent Il peace ship to Europe, has a
new peace plan.
81 would like to tell you about the
new plan. but must wait until my party
returns from Europe" said Mr.. Ford to-
day. lie said he was perfectly satisfied
with the results of his peace expedition.
Nj. Ford came here to attend ban
uuet given last night by the Michigan
society of Chicago. He said that his new
cfror, 10 bring the strife in Europe 10 an
End would DO on u larger scale than the
oscar II expedition and chat his recruits
would he persona lities rather than per-
sonages."
The new venture is along the same
lines as the first one continued Mr..
Ford, hut on larger scale. shall
include some OF the people | had on the
Oscar II. The people across the water
we're astonished when they saw the per-
sonnet Of the party. They had expected
to see lot OF high brows' and were
surprised to find that they We're just
every day people. They would hardly
believe me when l told them l could
have brought tnousands moro Of the
same"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

model citizens of great republic, but
know Of no association that begins to
do this as we'll as the teachers In the
public schools.
Bertha NJ TerrIil Of Burlington, prcsi.
dent of tho association, has announced
the following committee to study the re-
tiremcnt fund plans of other States and
prepare amendments 10 Vermont State
laws: Judge L. G. Mower OF Burlington,
chairman, Miss Caroline S. Woodruff OF
Bradford, Rcdf1eld Proctor Of Proctor,
Fred Rowland of Montpelier and super
intendcnt Locke Of Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
WHITMAN NOT OUT
FOR VICE.PRESIDENCY
Also Says That Justice Hughes Could
sweep Country on Preside ntinI Ticket.

New York, Feb. Ex-Governor Whitman
reiterated to-day his candidacy for the
republican nomination Cor governor ''if
the people are satisfied with my steward
ship thus far His announcement was
coupled with denial that he had agreed
to seek the nomination for second place
at the republican national convention at
Chicago in June as a running mate of
former Senator Theodore T.. Burton.
1t had been reported that he was will
ing to run for vicc-presidcnt on a ticket
headed by Mr.. Burton, William Is. Borah
or Albert r. Cunmns with tho under
standing that David Jayne Hill should
be given the subernat orial nominatio
in this state
I certainly Lave not agreed to any such
plan nor anything remotely like it, said
Mr.. Whitman. II am for Justice Hughes
for president. He would sweep the coun-
try. | will state also that | am DESTROYS
of another nomination for governor il
this State
The Governor declared that the sub
iect uppermost in his mind at, present
| is the question Of State finances He sait
he believed the bills he has had introduced
in the Legislature will be passed although
he expects determined opposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
$4,000 FOR SUFFERING
JEWS QUICKLY RAISED

New IorN, Feb. 6.--Contributions esti.
mated at $4,000 were made tonight at "a
mass meeting OF Jews in Brooklyn for
the relief OF Jewish sufferers in the
European war zones. Mayor Mitchell.
jacob ". Schiff and Louis Marshall
We're among the speakers.
Mir. Schin announced that he would
contribute 5000 on condition that five
others in the audience Contrbute 81. OoC
each. The response was immediate and
few minutes later men and women
rushed to the platform with money,
checks and jewelry. Much of the jew
clly was redeemed afterward for cash.
The committee having in charge the
raising of the fund announced that
10000 had been contributed prior to the
meeting tonight. making the total APP
, proximately 100000
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
GERMANY DESIRES NO
WAR WITH u. S.

Chicago, Feb 6.-Oswald L. Schuette, in
despatch from Berlin to the Chicago
Daily News says;
Whatever academic belief may stiI ex-
list In Washington that Ambassadors &c
rard and BernstOrff can he recalled with
out bringing on the peril of war, Ger
many Is under no such dclusion. That Is
the situation which must he faced,
Although ! doubt that America wants
war, 1t Is something of which ! cannot
judge at this distance. can only de-
scribe tho feeling Of the German people
There is no friendshiup here for the Uni
ted States; the campaign of bitterness
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ANOTHER ARMED ITALIAN
VESSEL AT NEW YORK

New York. Feb. 1.-THE Italian steamer
Stampala arrived to-day from Genoa with
two thrcc-inch rapid fire guns mounted
on her after deck. She is the fifth Italian
steamer to come into This port armed In
seven weeks.
Collector Malone reported the arrival OF
the other steamers to the treasury depart
ment at Washington and received instruc-
tons to give them clearance papers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ENGLAND'S WHEAT
SUPPLY ADEQUATE

London Feb. Ga statement issued to-
night regarding the governments opera
tons in wheat says that the British and
French governments in December bought
$4,000 tons from Australia, Of which Great
Britain took $1,000.
British firms im Argentina have beer
Informed that the amount of Argentin,
wheat to be purchased by the govern
ment will not exceed 10000 quarters.
The statement indicates the government
will not adoIt the proposal to take ovcl
the entire home crop at a fixed price, a.
France has done.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
EXPLOSION WRECKS
SHELL FACTORY

lIespeler, Ont, Feb. 6--An explosion
was responsible for the fire which de-
stroyed the shell department of the
\. '. Jardinc foundry yesterday. accord
ing to statements made tonight by Chief
of Police Thomas Wilson. Is man be-
lieved to ne an Austrian who gave the
name of John Schmidt is under arrest on
suspicion of having been implicated il,
starting the fire. The police say they
have learned that he has been employed
recently in munition plants in Gait, Ber-
lin and Hamilton. At each of these
places he is reported to have given a
different name.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
LANDMARK BURNED.
House Ncnriy 100 Years Old, Former
Home of Capt. 4. y. FIeury.

Isle La Motto, Feb. G--Fire destroyed
early this evening the house owned by
Hiram Pike of Haverhill. Mass. occupied
by George Jarvis and family. The place
was built nearly 100 years ago and was
ono Of the ola landmarks OF the island
Tho cause Of the fire is thought to have
been "A defective chimney. Some of the
contents were saved. and both contents
and house were partly insured. The fam
lily was away at the time.
Joseph Eddy built the house, which was
Of wood. with a lining Of brick. Lately
1t had been rebuilt inside. 1t was the
home of Ezra Fleury and from the house
Captain \. S. Fleury, who was Well
known throughout the state for his lee
lures on Libby prison. went away to
serve In the Civil War when only II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
900 Home Troops and $4,000 of
the TeutOns' COIOnials Cross
into Spanish Guinea, Where
They Are Interned.
EUROPEAN FRONTS QUIET
Except the Smelling of German
Trenches and the Demolition
of Asphyxiating Gas Reser-
vOirs on the Western Line
Russians Harass the Turks.

London. Feb 6.--The British are press
ing the Gemans hard in the kamerun
region of Geman West Equatorial Africa.
A Spanish official communication says
that 900 Germans and 1900 Of their
colonial troops have crossed the south
west border and sought asylum In
Spanish Guinea. where they were dis
armed and interned.
Except on the western line in France
and Belgium and on the Caucasus front
little lighting of moment is in progress
in any of the war theatres. In northwest
Russia there have been aerial aids by
both the Germans and Russians and in
Galicia and Bukowina small infantry and
grenade attacks At one point along the
line whore the Russian General Ivanon
is in command the Russians found Il sys-
TEN Of Tcuton mines and having wired
it. detonated tho miney
The British and French in Belgium have
shellcd with destructive effect German
trenches at Boesnghe and tic Fresch
heavy guns have silenced a German bat
terry to the east of Boesinghe.
In Champagne the French report the
Wrecking of German trenches on the pla
teau of Navarin and the blowing UP Of
munitions ucpOlS. III duQlt1On fdrlS re-
cords the demolition of asphyXiating gas
reservoirs, the escaping gas waves from
which were blown back on the German
lines. Attempts by the British to make
advances southwest of Melville and south
Of i.aBassc canal were rrpulsed, ac-
| cording to Berlin.
Petrograd says the Russians continue
to harass the Turks over the entire eau
| casus region and that all attempts by the
Turks at an offensive have been repulsed
with heavy losses to them.
In Mcsopotamia. near Falahie, small ar
tillery and infantry engagements have
| been going on between the Turks and the
British. At Kut-cl-Amara. where the
| British are besieged by the Turks, there
| is no change in the situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
Montenegrins Starving.

Rome, via Paris, Feb. en-. Radovicf,
the Montenegrin minister, has requested
the American Red Cross society to under
take the feeding OF destitute people in
Montenegro. There are twenty thousand
persons in the country. he says. without
food.
DR. Edward w. Ryan, who has arrived
here from Brindisi. says the ship Menhir
has been chartered by the American relief
clearing house to take the last two thou
sand Serb civilians from Durazzo to the
Island OF Corsica.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
SHOOTS TWO PEOPLE
AND KILLS HIMSEL +

New York, Feb. 6,-Herbert Shadler
% years old. tonight shot and danger
ously wounded Miss Mary Mcneil, is
years old; killed Oscar Johnson, 30
years old, who had escorted her to her
home here from a reception, and then
committed suicide. According to the
police, Shadler was an admirer of Miss
Mcneil. who spurned his attentions
when she learned he was married.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
NOT IN 1T.

James. four years old, had been naughty
to the point Of evoking whipping from
his Concentrating mother, and all day
long "A desire for revenge ranked III MS
little bosom. At length bedtime came and,
kneeling beside her, he implorcd bless
ing on each member of the family lndi-
vidually. his mother alone Being conspic-
pous by her absence, Then, rising from
his devout posture, the little suppliant hX-
ed a kecnly triumphant look upon her
face. saying. as he turned to climb into
bed: 81 spose YOU noticed you wasn't III
II '-IIarpcr's Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
A PROPRIETARY INTEREST.

Ethel, the D-year-old daughter OF a
family that resides in an uptown apart
ment house, according to the Youths
Mother, l wish you'd wash Tommy +
face" Now, Tommy was the son Of the
man whose apartment adJoined theirs.
So mother was both alarmed and aston
ished, 1.-THE ideal" she exclaimed. "Why
he's n neighbours child! | have nothing
to do with him. But I have" explain
ed Ethel. We've become engaged. and
I want to kiss him"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
NEITHER HANDSOME f.,

San Francisco u professor and his com
panion became involved in an argument
as to which was the handsomer man of th'
two. Not being able to arrive at a settle
ment Of the question, they agreed. in a
spirit OF fun. to leave it to the decision of
"A Chinaman who was seen approaching
them The matter being laid before him,
the Oriental considered long and careful
ly; then he announced In a tone of finali-
ty: Both are wOrse."-Buffalo CONNER
cial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
Exposition Opened.

Panama. Feb 6-President Porras this
afternoon formally opered the Panama
national exposition. which had been post.
poned several times owing to delay In
the completion OF the buildings and OBJ
tanning exhibits. The exposition includes
many Of the United States government
exhibits brought from San Francisco
where they formed an important part OF
the Panama Pacific exposition.
Many American tourists witnessed the
ceremonies. The exposition will continue
for one hundred days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
UNSOLICITED $1,000 FOR
RETIREMENT FUND
Judge Mower of Burlington Appointed
Chairman of Committee to Study
Teachers Retirement Fund
Plans In Other states.

St JohnsburY, Feb, Miss Caroline
:. Woodruff, secretary Of the Teachers
Retirement Fund association, has an
nounced the receipt of check for 81 90
which was anonymously contributed
toward the fund. The check was UNI
solicited and the following note accom-
panied it. II am very glad to send the
enclosed check for the Teachers Retire
nent Fund, There are so many societies
here for uplifting aliens and making them
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
NEW WORLDS RECORD

Minneapolis, Feb. i-John karlscn, IL
years old, of Minneapolis established a
worlds record for - miles at the north
western amateur ice skating tournament
here to-day, covering the distance in one
hour, 80 minutes, 10 seconds.
Tho previous record Of 81 30 was made
j. +. Donahue of stamford, Conn. Jan
uary %, 1Sa3
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
WHERE THE TROUBLE WAS

Mamma" said small Edmund, "rmvery
sorry ate the cake after YOU told me not
to-"
80 your conscience Is troubling YOU, Is
it," asked the mother,
II don't know" answered Edmund II
thought 1t was my stomach, kansas
City journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
NOT FULLY GOVERNED.

\ Kansas farmer, n Dane, applied for
naturalization papers. The Judge asked
him. "Aro you satisfied with tho general
conditions Of the country?" Vas" drawl-
cd the Dane Does the government suit
,ou?" Vas, vas; only | would like to see
more RAIN" replied the farmor.- Yorkshire
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ALMOST IGoNocLAsTIC

Gruhbs--Why do You insist on regarding
links as such an original thinker? To my
mind. he appears utterly commonplace.
stubbs-- Perhaps he is in most respects,
hut he IL the only man of my acquaint-
anco who doesn't know the exact terms
on which, peace finally win be declared, -
ST. Louis Clobe-Democrat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
DIFFERENT GIRLS

Il found that astronomer rather dull.
He used to talk to me about the stars
II don't find him dull averred the
other girl ecstatically. He says he
talks to the stars about e."-Louisville
Courier j ournal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ANELL III .RNISIIEn.

First Dear Grl-Don't YOU think Miss
Swcething has highiN polished mlndF
Second D. G.-Ies, indeed 1t reflects
everything and ahsorbs nothlng-Rich-
mond Times-D Dispatch
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ILLEGAL SELLING ALLEGED

Rutland, Feb. g. Rodney lInntoon of
Wallingford IL under arrest here on the
charge of illegally selling liquor. He has
been convicted before on charges Of SELL
ing cider and was once prosecuted for
selling watered milk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

Don't merely spare" little time fot
looking over the ads. Allot ample Tins
for it-for this should he q part OF youf
work as the business manager Of yout
home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

The war department has asked Con-
gress to appropriate $4,000 for purchase
Of electrically controlled torpedo device
invented by John Hays Hammond. Jr..
of Gloucester Mr., Hammond has had
an opportunity to dispose Of exclusive
rights to his invention to at least one
foreign power for 100000,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

Total number Of incomes that paid Inc
come taxes to federal government in 1918
was 7,5l5: of these, 2Sc,906 were married.
5l.129 single men and 3,sS married
women who made returns separate from
those Of their husbands.