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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
FRENCH DEPUTIES
SEE DICTATORSHIP
IN DRY MEASURE
BaIk at Bill Giving BRAND Sum
mary Powers Over All Cues
tons of National Defence

Paris, Dec. 15.-The bill under which
the government will obtain summary
powers TO suppress the liquor trade
and carry out other drastic measures by
receiving power to deal by DEGREES with
matters concerning the national de-
fence brought about a lively discussion
in the Chamber of Deputies to-day.
Some of the Deputies asserted that
they saw in the bill the establishment
of a dictatorship, while others declared
that its provisions denoted an infringe
ment Of the privileges of Parliament.
Premier BRAND defended the meas
ure as particularly necessary for deal
ing, in case of urgency. with situations
like civil requisitioning 10 prevent
speculation in food and also to deal
with other subjects, such as the pro
hibition of the sale of alcohol. The
proposed measure, the Premier said
was similar TO measures adopted in
other countries.
Pierre Laval, referring TO the civic
troubles before the war. provoked
among the Socialists spirited discus
sion. n. Bedouce, Unified Socialist
evoked much applause By declaring
during this discussion. "at the present
time we are not thinking Of the past,
but only of the defence of the coun-
try"
The measure was finally referred to
a special committee.
The liquor interests declare that the
new measure will bring ruin 20 $780, 900
saloonkeepers now modified and fight
ing for their country.
A. Remain, secretary of the Anti
Alcohol League, says that the prohibi-
ton measure will not injure the sa-
loonkeepers, but. on the other hand,
will benefit them, as they would get
small profit with the doubled taxes on
spirits, while the sale of wine, beer,
cider, tea and coffee will yield good re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
FRENCH DEMAND
FOE GIVE TERMS
ScOrn Conference Pro-
posal That COnceals
Conditions of Peace
SENATOR PICHON
WARNS NEUTRALS
Don't Try TO Mediate Until
Germany's Plan Is
Known, He Urges
By FRED Il. PIT\EN



Paris, Dec. 15.-Sincc the text OF the
Kaisers alleged peace proposals has
become known the scorn OF the French
PEOPLE and officials has increased.
Stephen Pichon, Senator and former
Minister Of "orcigr Afairs. whose
views reflect tie general opinion, said
to-day:
NO Frcuchnan worthy of the name
can misunderstood the purpose Of the
German step The hypocritical phrases
by which il is accompanied change
nothing It is the most wide-opcn trap
ever set.
German Claims Impossible
Gf Germany really intended to end
the war under conditions that could be
discussed. she would not be satisfied
10 say that her proposals could serve
as a basis for the establishment Of
durable pcace. She would formulate
PROPOSITIONS. She says nothing DEFINITE
because II she did the world WOULD
readily understand the imposaoillty Of
her claims.
"The best reply any neutral country
can make to Bethmaun-Hollweg is:
You invited nc 70 intervene 50 that
negotiations for peace could be under
taken. You give me no particulars on
the peace you arc disposed 10 make
How can be an intermediary for the
discussion Of plans OF which ] know
nothing? Tell me first what your. pro
posals arc. and then l will sec If | can
transmit them
81 do not know whether this reply
will he made or not. as am not IN
the secrets Of the chancellcry, but !
an sure that if it were made 1t would
cut short the German manGuvre. Ger
many's aims in tho war have never
been defined, because each OF the Cen
trail Powers wants conquests and an
neyations in France. Russia. Italy, Bel
cium and the Balkans, hut they cannot
get together and decide on the extent
Of the auncVatious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
DUTCH MAY MOBILIZE
FOOD RELIEF FLEET

The Hague, Dec. D.
That Holland may mobilize
her entire mercantile fleet
for bringing foodstufs from
overseas is forcshadowed by
+. L. Posthuma, the Minis
ter of Commerce. IN an cx-
planatory memorial relating
to the bill for the requlsltIon-
ing of ships.
The interest of the regu-
lar passenger lines. he adds,
will be consulted as far as
possible. but the present
scarcity OF cargo space is
such that the necessity for
rcquislilonlng the entire ton
mage OF shipping companies
trading with North America
and South Africa must be
reckoncd with, while cir
cumstanccs may arse ncccs-
stating the Communicating
Of Hollands entire mcrcan-
tile tonnage for the purpose
named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
SEES WAR PERIL FOR DUTCH
I Premier Says Holland Must Have Mu-
tions Ready for Emergency

London. Dec. Premier Cort van
Ger Linden. addressing the lower house
Of the Dutch Parliament yesterday. said
that the Dutch government still be
lieved that there was danger of Hol-
land being dragged into the war. ac-
cording TO a dispatch to Reuters from
The Hague.
The Premier was speaking on the
budget, and said that the country mu-
ritions supply had considerably in.
creased and was daily increasing. and
that in view of the international stu
alton il was unavoidable that sufficient
military forces be kept at the lmmedl-
ate disposal Of the government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
FRENCH GAIN TWO
MILES AT VERDUN
Continued from page

or DESTROYED numerous pieces OF heavy
and field artillery and also a consld-
cradle quantity OF material.
Notwithstanding unfayorsble wealth
or conditions, our sviatOrs took brill
liant part in the fighting. Our success
ia complete. The troops have given
vent TO great enthusiasm. Our losses
are slight"
TIE Belgian communication says;
"An artillery battle which started
the night of December 14-l5 has con.
tinued with violence in the region OF
,,,eanstraete and further to the north
Belgian guns Of all calibres and trench
artillery have spiritedly taken to task
the cnemy's batteries
London, Dec. 16.-.Ihe British night
communication says:
Last night (InursGay) an attack
was attempted by the enemy upon our
positions in the neighborhood of Les
boeufs. but it was crushed by our ar
tillery before ne could reach our
trenches.
"The enemy's trenches were success
fully entered by us south of Armen-
there's and also east of Vierstrsat.
Early in the night powerful enemy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
Accused Detectives Held

Andrew Bornkessel and William J..
Loeb. the detectives accused by four
teen-year-oid Gertrude Hilten, were
held yesterday in $4,000 bail each, in
the West Side police court. for ex-
animation on Thursday. Ruth Howard,
the woman Gertrude accuses of alb.
Quoting and exploiting her. was held
in $4,000 bail for examination on FRI
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
WILSON PROMOTES PERSHING
Brigadier General and Several Colo
nels Nominated for Higher Ranks

Washington, Dec. 15.-Brigadier
General John J. Pershing, command
ing the American expeditionary forces
in Mexico. was nominated by Presi-
dent Wilson to-day to be a major gem
eral.
The following colonies we're nomi-
mated for promotion TO be brigadier
Generals: Eben Swift. Francis II.
French, Edwin st. j. Greble and
Charles G.. Treat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
GREECE ACCEPTS
ALLIES DEMANDS
Cabinet Council Under
Constantine Yields to
Ultimatum

f,-sor Dee. l5.-Thc Greek govern
~, bss accepted the ultimstum pre-
ted By the Entents Allies, says a
si,p,tth from Athens.
n. ultimetum was presented yes
..,s,v and expired at o'clock to-day.
IRE arc indications that the terms
-. agreed 20. bu; so Tar the BRITISH
r.-sign once has received no news Of
.teir acceptance -. A. Al
led ultimatum will be accepted IN
.,.-,iple hy King Constantine, TINS oe-
.'-on being thc outcome OF 'aolnet
,,gr,il held under the presidency o.
ne King.
ite-s Dec. a Cvia London, Dec.
s|-The demands Of the Entente A.
rs. presented % the Greek govern
~,r. to-day were iu the nature OF an
.isratun. AID Greek troops arc 70 ne
r.tb6rawn from T-cssaiy. according 20
.to demands. and ou'y "a certain mum,
i,r Of soldiers are 90 bc concentrated
p Pelopouucsus. 49,. 60 .be
cents Of December ] and :, Wneh
citing took place between th'eIl1e
,irsing forces and Greek troops are
!, be Formulated later.
Paris. Dec. IA dispatch 70 the
-, Ne Agency from Plreus,
Greece. dated Yesterday, says;
TN. note Of the Allied Powers 20
81. cyeak government was handed this
,i,ernoon 70 Foreign Minister Lalacos-
The document says the recent
,vs-,s in Athens prove that neither
Tirr Constantine nor the Greek gov
lament mas sufficient authority over
the Greek army 70 prevent its becoming
menace 20 the peace and security OF
the Allied armies in Macedonia. The
Allies are therefore obliged, 1t con-
Times. in order 20 protect themselves
sgslnst attack. 20 demand immediate
removal Of the troops and war material
indicated in an annexed list. These re
moysls must begin within twenty-four
hours. and all movements Of troops
and war materials toward the north
must be stopped. 10 declares.
II the government disreCards the
note IL was informed. its attitude VIII
Be considered "a hostile act
The signstories of the note, II says,
have received orders 70 quit Greece in
twenty-four hours with the personnel
o. the Legations If the terms of the
iote are not formally accepted. The
blockade will he maintained, II is de-
dared, until adequate guarantees for
ne future have been given
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
BRITISH NAVY HARDEST HIT
Has Lost Twice as Many Ships as Other
Allies Combined

Berlin, Dec Is lby wireless TO Say
ulle)~-A summary OF the total losses
Of the various Entente navies in war
ships since the beginning Of hostilities,
according 20 German figures, was given
today by the Oversee News Agency as
follows:
British v&rships. i23. Of total Of
$4,000 tons.
frsnth. % ships. $4,000 tons.
Italian, 20 ships. $500 tons
Russian, is ships. $4,000 tons.
japanese. ships. 300 tons.
Total, ls2 ships 634 500 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
War Office Versions
of Rumanian Drive

Berlin, Dec. 15.-To-doy's Official
report says:
Front of Archduke Joseph-Russian
attacks yesterday on the Transylva-
Man front for the most part failed, as
on the preceding days. The enemy
succeeded in gaining footing on one
height.
Army Group of Field Marshal Won
Nackensen Burning villages marx, the
way through Great Wallschia along
which the Russians retreated. Inc Al
lied (Teutonic) troops, under the most
unfavorablc weather conditions, arc
rivaIling each other on the plain to
nrevcnt the enemy from getting any
further rest on his march. IN the
mountains the enemy offered resistance
in advanced positions. These were
nierced. Buzou has been captured.
The 9th Army reported as result
NJ tho operations of yesterday and the
dav before the capture of 1000 prison
crs.
Near Fctesti stronger Bulgarian
forces crossed the Danube.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

CHRISTMAS GIFTS DIRECT FROM
Paris Original and exclusive creations
for the smart woman. Necklaces, Ban
deaux. seek and HAIR ornaments hl,n
Cut let JeVslry de Haul Luxe. The latest
Paris successes IN new EXquisia Perfumcs
JAMMES. $40 Fifth Ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

fore Fort Hardaumont was unable TO
be developed under our destructive
fro 4"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
Petroqrad, Dec. 15.-TO-doy's off

Petrograd, Dec. 15.-Io-doys on
ciol statement says:
Rumanian ront-The Russian and
prroanian troops in the region of Blu
7on under pressure from the enemy
are falling back, protected by rear
@nards In consequence of this retire
Hu%' the troops which occupied posi-
lions on the River Jalomitza also are
retiring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16
DEPENDS COLUMBIAN SINKING
Berlin Asserts American Ship Carried
Contrsband Steel

Berlin. Dee. 10 (by wireless TO Say
ville) The Associated Press learns
from high authority in the Foreign Of
Gee that Germany's answer TO the in
ouirv of the United States government
regarding the sinking by German SUD
marine OF the American steamship Co
lumbian is that the ship was not IN
ballast. but was carrying a partial con
traband cargo of steel. II is asserted
- the Foreign Office that the Column
Iian had discharged part OF her cargo
=, ~ Nazaire, France. and was pro-
ccoding TO Genoa with the. contraband
steel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-16

Tho Columbian was owned by the
American Hawaiian Steamship Com-
many of New York. She carried no
passengers. All her crew OF ivy were
laved.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19
CAUSE OF SLEEP UNKNOWN
Various Explanations, but None Of
Them May Be Set Down as
Absolutely True.

Curious and remarkable are the rea-
sons assigned for the desire to sleep.
1t is attributed by some scientists to
an accumulation in the system of the
poisonous products Of the wear and
tear of the body during the day. Sleep
is the period when the nerve cells Of
the brain dwell apart from each other,
as it were. The brain is composed Of
millions Of tiny bodies, called cells.
each having several delicate branches,
for the purpose of communicating with
other cells.
When the brain is fully active, all
these cells are in contact, or ready
to be in contact, with one another,
but the time occasionally comes, it is
thought, when the branches of all the
cells curl up. and their isolation means
that complete communication be-
tween the cells ceases. The state Of
body and mind that follows Is what
we call sleep. The most profitable ex-
PLANTATION of sleep, however. is that
in some way or other the internal con-
dition of the cells is changed partly
from exhaustion and partly because Of
diminished stimulation from other
parts OF the body.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19
Fatal Wheat Sales.

If Napoleon, says the London enron
icle, had been as good an economist
as he was a soldier he might nave sue
ceeded in forcing us to surrender Dur
ing that critical period, 1907, When
the continental system" was strictly
enforced and our own harvests falieo
us. With starvation staring US in the
face, Napoleon, hoping to drain Us Oh
gold, actually permitted us to buy con-
tinental wheat-at about ct IDS quar-
ter. In the circumstances the Srecious
grain would have been cheap at any
price, as Napoleon afterwards founo
out to his cost.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19
Bread Leavened With Snow.

The use of fresh, dry snow as leav-
ening agent is not new, but the way
in which it acts seems to be misunder-
stood to some extent. The popular ex-
PLANTATION is that the raising OF the
dough is due to ammonia in the snow.
AS a matter of fact, snow contains but
a very slight amount Of free ammonia,
probably not more than one part in q
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19

million. This quantity is, of course,
by far too small to cause any expan-
sion of the dough. The leavening ac-
ton is due to the entangled air in the
snow. The air expands on heating to
several times its original volume, thus
expanding the dough. Steam is formed
at the same time and aids in the rising
process.-C. E. Vail, Colorado Agricul-
tural College.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19


rifle
Wakefield
Of the target and thus
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-01-19

Robert Capelle is German steam
boat agent on the west coast, VINO was
sought by government agents because
he was suspected of having disburseo
$350,0o0 for purposes that violated
United States neutrality After being
in seclusion for several weeks he re-
turned to his home in Mill Valley, CAL,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-05
FOR GREATER NORWICH
The Oldest Military School in the
United States

A luncheon at the Bankers club at
12O Broadway, New York, was held
last week Tuesday afternoon by the
Preparedness committee of the Span
ish American War Rough Riders
Ways and means were discussed
for raising $150,000 to erect new sta
bles, riding hall, and Commons hall at
Norwich University, Northfeld, VT
The university numbers among its
graduates: Admiral Dewey, Maj. Gen.
G. NJ. Dodge, Horatio Seymour Gideon
Wells. former secretary of navy, Ju-
lius S. Morgan, founder of the bank
ing firm of j. s. Morgan q Co, Gen.
Jackman, inventor of the ocean tele-
graph, and a long list of other emf
nent men. namely: civil engineers
SAG, United States army and navy $40,
regular army officers 26, and hundreds
of other bankers, manufacturers, etc.
Among the speakers at the ban
quet were Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood.
who is an honorary member OF the
Spanish American War Rough Riders.
who made a very strong appeal for
this institution: Col. Reeves, presi-
dent of Norwich University; Col
Thompson, military instructor of the
university; Henry T. Cushman, the
only veteran of the Civil War who was
present. and who gave an account of
several graduates and cadets who
we're members of his regiment and
brigade: Arthur II. Cushman, an
alumnus Of the University, toast
master
Among the guests besides those
mentioned we're oscar Strauss, Perry
Belmont Robert Bacon. Daniel Will
lard. S. Stanwood Menken and large
number of other men of prominence.
The proposition met with such gem
eral approval that one man has sub
scribed $4,000. Another offers to cover
one third of the cost of erecting the
barns, and another will act as super
vising architect in the construction of
the buildings
1t is the aim of these promoters of
Norwich university to make 1t one OF
the largest and leading institutions in
the country giving military training.
1t may not be generally known that
Norwich university is the only strictly
cavalry school in this country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-05
this STOPS HAIR
FROM FALLING OUT

Ever count the dead hairs in your
comb and brush? They are natures
warning of future badness and proof
that the dangerous dandruff germ is
busy on your scalp.
DR.. Sangerbund, the famous Paris
specialist. first discovered that dand-
ruff and falling hair are caused by a
microbe. Then came the discovery of
the value of the real Partisan Sage
(liquid form)' in destroying the dand-
ruff germ and promptly preventing
the further loss of hair. The effect of
only three days use of Partisan Sage
is simply marvellous. and the American
people have now awakened to the fact
that they can be quickly rid Of dand-
ruff and save their hair by using Paris.
. ian Sage.
Partisan Sage is sold by William L.
Gokay and good druggists everywhere.
It's inexpensive, daintily perfumed
free from sickness, and will surely
cause hair to grow soft, lustrous and
really seem twice as abundant.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-05
ALLIES PUTTING
PRESSURE ON :
CONSTANTINE
Fighting at Athens Creates Grave
Crisis in Greece
GREEK STEAMERS ARE TIED UP
Will No Longer Be Permitted to Sail
From British and French
Ports.

London, Dec Awhile King Con
stantine is taking measures TO make
amends for the fighting between his
troops and those of the Allies at At
hens the Allies are preparing to take
strong action at once, probably
against the King
Lord Robert Cecil announced in the
House OF Commons today that King
Constantine and his Government were
deeply involved and that the Allies
will take immediate measures to OBJ
tain a radical solution of the difficult
ty."
The British Government has follow
ed the action of France and prohibit
ed the sailing of Greek steamers from
British to Greek ports. The Greek
Minister at London and the Greek
Consuls at London and Manchester
have resigned, saying they could no
longer identify themselves with the
policy of their King.
A semi-official announcement issued
at Athens says.
by order of the commander of the
garrison of Athens all civilians and
soldiers off duty are being disarmed.
The departure of the French detach-
ment from the capital is following
the consent of the Hellenic Govern
ments to hand over six batteries to
Vice-Admiral du Fournet. A commit
tee of Greek and French officers is in
yestigating the reasons why Greek
II
despite direct orders to the country y
The Government has announced
that the fullest protection will be CIV
en- to the Nationals of the Entente and
that all legal rights of the arrested
Venizelists will be respected.
A despatch to the Daily Mail from
Corfu, under date of Saturday, says
that the Greek mountain guns in the
Corfu citadel have been handed over
to the Allies.
The attack on the Zappeion was
quite unexpected. Vice Admiral du
Fournet was standing on the steps
of the building surrounded by officers
of the French marines, when Greek
machine guns opened fire. Six officers
were wounded b ythe first volley. The
French marines, together with 250
British marines who had marched to
the Zappeion without moestation, or
ganized defence and held out all
day against superior force with ar
tillery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-05
DECEMBER TtRMOF
COURT BEGAN
THIS MORNING
Judge Willard W. Miles of Barton
Presiding Judge
SPECIAL GRAND JURY N SESSION
Not Likely that Any Civil Case Will
Be Tried by Jury Before
Wednesday or Thursday.

The December term of Bennington
county court opened here at 10 o'clock
this morning with Judge Willard w.
Miles of Barton presiding. Rev. p.
l.. Dow, pa-ss.ar of the Methodist
church, invoked the divine guidance
over the proceedings Of the term. The
formal announcement was made by
Sheriff Frederick Godfrey.
The other officials Of the court pres
ent were Assistant Judge Crosby A.
Perry of Readsboro, States Attorney
Frank c. Archibald of Manchester,
County Clerk ]. ]. Shakshober of
Bennington, the official stenographer,
Miss G. Sadie Smith of Rutland, and
Deputy Sheriff John Nash Of Ben
nington.
Members of the Bennington county
bar present when the session opened
were j. X. Batchelder of Arlington,
w. b. Sheldon, Charles A. Maurer,
Daniel A. Guiltinan, John d. V. S.
Merrill, Edward H. Holden, Collins
NJ. Graves, Robert +. Healy, George
A. Mathers and Henry Chase Of Ben
nington.
Members of the jury and of the
special grand jury arrived during the
forenoon and on the noon train from
the north. The grand jury will go in
to session this afternoon with States
Attorney Archibald. Witnesses sum-
moned for the opening session of the
grand jury indicate that the first case
TO be taken up is that of Francis
Ketchum who is charged with the
murder of William Costello last last
summer. Ketcham is now in the
Washington county Jail at Salem, N.
Y, serving sentence for theft of
wagon but few hours after the more
serious crime was committed.
The calling of the docket resulted
in the usual number of continuances.
1t is not probable that any civil case
will go on trial before Wednesday be-
cause of the business to be brought
before the grand jury. The first case
likely to be heard is that of Stephen
Dillingham; VS.. Martin Paddock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-12-05
HUNTER FiNEE' 500
Ray Pratt Let OFF with Fine-Or
Probation $50 Days

Middlebury. Dec. 3.-Ray Pratt, ar
rested by Deputy Warden Walter l..
Forbes for illegally killing deer, was
brought before Judge James b. Dono-
way in municipal court Friday. The
forenoon was taken up with selecting
the jury. After hearing the evidence
and the pleas for the state and defense
the jury retired about four o'clock.
After being out an hour and half the
jury returned for instructions, after
which, being given them by the court,
they retired and at $50 returned a
verdict of guilty. Court then took a
recess until one o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, when Pratt was fined 500
and costs. The court suspended one.
half OF the fine upon payment of the
costs and $50 amounting to 1892
cents Providing he raises the amount
of the fine he is put on probation for
$50 days. He was given until Monday
afternoon to raise the money.