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may de- elon an opportunity to bring for
ward the suggestion for a league of ma
tious to enforce permanent peace. He has
rcac he'd no decision. however. as to the
course to hc followed by the United
states and probably will not pending the
arrival Of the official cahlosram contain
ing the communication handed Charge
Grew hY the German government
WILL SEND NOTE PROMPTLY.
It is understood that the communication
will bc transmitted promptly to the en-
tcntc governments regardless Of what
attitud" ma" hc adopted 10y the Unitcd
et4tcs and ihcrc is a general belief that
any steps taken by the United States on
its own account will come after formal
delivery of tho proposals.
1t is realized that tho American
course probably must be guided large
lV hv the reception given the Tcutonic
/ offer i'm the cntcnt" countries although
it is regarded as certain that either
! informally or formally. quietly or pub
| hrlN, the government here will find a
! way Of displayiuu its interest in tn,
I restoration of peace.
/ Most officials think that = consider
able time will olaaso after the com
/ municatiou is delivered before a forra
! reply is framed 10y tho allies. and thai
| i'm the meantime a clear idea Of VIVA
that reply is to tc and how any attomp
/ at mediation hy n"UtrNs would he
| viewed viii be gained through dipio
| matic channels
President Wilson had only one con
/ tcrcnc" on IN" subject to-day, aud tina
wav with colonel f.. NJ House, his per
sonal friend and adviser
Much interest is felt here in TIE sHeec1
| a. % delivered fp-OO-rCW might a -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
DEPORTAT|OkS OF
bELG|ANS DEFENDED
Germany Replies TO Inquiry of L.
s. Regarding Much Complain
ed-Of Practice of TeutOns.
AN ECONOMIC MEASURE.
Ouly Tbipw to DO with Vast Numbcr
oi Unemployed Is To Give Thcm
Pnyiug Jobs In Gcrmnuy.
AN ECONOMIC MEASURE.

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i''' '''' ''' Wy
-G"rman\ reply 10 inc inquiries VI '"'
United States into the matter of the Bel
gia, uuo,utloyed and the dcportation of
Belrians is mIblished to-day i'm the Nord-
dcutsche AIlcgcmciue Zcitung and is given
oiu nv the Overseas News Agency as
follows:
"Tbo government Of the United states
Of America has protested against the
TRANSFORMATION of Eelriau worlliugmcn 20
GERMANY aud against their comrulsury
otnplovmcrt for work. basipg this on the
view that these measures are in con-
,ravontion of humane PRINCIPLES .and If
international practice as to the treat
mcut of tho nopulation i'm occupied terri
tory. The German government thinks
that the government of tho United states
has been incorrectly Informed regarding
the cause aud the execution of the meas
ure and therefore considers il appropriatc 10
first to explain the facts in deta'l
I'm Belgium uncmployment for a con-
siderable time has been extended in a
pcrplcxing fashion among the indus
/ trial workingmcn. This prevalence of
unemployment has been caused by the
/ English policy of isolation. which has
cut off belgian Industry from the i'm
portation of raw material and the eX-
portation of manufactured goods. and
! has thus brought the greater part of
/ Belgian industry to "A standstiil
"Hy this measure almost half Of the
worliingnon in Belgian factories num-
horiu,- nltorothcr in round figures I -
200. 600 were deprived Of tho possibility
oI earning living. and many NOR,
than half million Belcians. who for
nl,rly siirnnrtcd themselves hv indus
trial ,.orl, ,.orc made dnneudpnt unoi
ruh1ic rolior. Adding tho members OF
tn.ir families ,bis uutrL.r t. iucr.asc5
throa-foid or f., roiin1 e.ures one mil.
lion and a baif r,rso,s
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
rr,t.IJAR ACCIDENT.

n,,,i.,nd. Pee. 13.-ticorge Johnson, II
,,Sdan farmer. suffered "A fracture of the
'rn, and a broken shoulder ana jaw this
n,nruing in a peculiar accident in this
city. lie was drawinE sand to the United
Marble company OF hu'land ana was
NJ" ,,'',, un beside his wagon when ii slowed
,ruck the supports OF a big motor
"'i ,.,s soon to be installed in the mar
""'' liant The blow knocked aside the
Wv ,,,,uulng and the motor fell upon
49, iu,iug him to the ground. lie was
,a1", ,,"'" 70 ths Rutland hospital.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
ISIDENT WILSON
HEADS THE RED CROSS

Ellington, Dec. 13.-The American
ross at it's annual mectin" here to-
re-elccted all officers, including
brow Wilson as president, Robert
keforest as vice-president, Charles l.
lc as secretary and William II. Taft
hartman of the central committee.
Gen. Charles Bird and Charles d.
|n. whose term as members Of tho
|al committee had expired, also were
|Sen.
H. SHELTON Williams presented a
|urer's report showing the Red Cross
kpent $5i3 3..l35 in the II months preccd-
December | for way relief work, eN-
he of hospital and medical supplies
abroad The balance in the treasury
[rcnortnd as 81. glS. go.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
|NKRUPTCY PETITION
|AINST BURLINGTONIANS

,tland. Dec. 13.-Three Burlington
erns have filed petitions with Clerk
/ Platt of the United States court
involuntary bankruptcy proceedings
nst Michael Galitas and George
los of Burlington. The p"tiuonlnS
itors and their claims follow: {. l..
Q g. CO., S345.2O; Spaulding Kimball
.o. s553,4i: Burlington Grocery CO.,
[r The counsel for the creditors are
hing e. Smith. Preference OF cred
is alleged as the cause for adjudgine
calitas and PoulOs bankrupt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
NO GERMAN PEACE
TERMS YET; ENTENTE
COUNTRIES SILENT

Trend of English Public and Press Discussion
Highly Critical -Northcliffe Papers Almost
Unanimous against Proposed Negotiations
Disposition Exists, However, Not to
Hastily Refuse to Listen to Propositions
Course of u. S. Not Decided Meanwhile the
War Goes On
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
RMARINE SINKS
FRENCH TRANSPORT

srlin, Dec l3 tby wireless to Sayvillo).
h Official communication issued to-day
German submarin" on December T.
!, Malta, sank the transport steamer
[irie 1000 tons, which was IN the
Eico of the French navy.
he Algeirio was bound from Salonlki
France. OF the military men on
|rd one officer and six men were made
lopprs -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
RUTLAND COUNTY COURT
COST STATE S4,SS0.69

Rutland. Dec. 13-It cost the state
81, ,SsO69 for the September term of Rut-
land county court, when II jury cases
were tried and 3S civil judgments en-
tered at 70 days session, according to the
figures of State Auditor iiorac" +. era
ham, who has completed auditing the
accounts of Clerk George y. lIarman.
The grand jury cost Sll596 petit jury
So. 1894, referees sl219, state witnesses
s422 as, reporters s6l655, county judges
$523. 50. There were q divorces granted
out of % cases heard
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
MAN LEAVES S200,599
|TO PURPOSES OF UPLIFT
VIII Specifics No Germans, AUS
Ius, BuIgnrs ~ Turks Need Apply.

tonto. Ont. Dec. l&.-The will of Miss
Helen orr of BohcaYgeou, ont,
eaths her estate of s20l ,5g9 to "pur-
of uplift" The sum of $4,000 goes
he mother Christian Science church
BOSTON ITO be used in spreading the
:" another $4,000 in small amounts
S'Those building Christian Science
|ches:" $4,000 to Those who are en-
orng To uplift the needy in Chicago
as Jane Adams charities, united
X XitieS and whatever may seem to need
tance." $1,000 'for any uplifting
ose" among her kin, and $1,000 to the
of BobcaygeOn ITO be used only
uch purposes as will elevate the com
ity spiritually"
q condition is made that no German
rian. Bulgar or Turk shall receive
part of the estate.
e high court will be asked to in
ret the will.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
LICENSE SITUATION UNCHANGE

Boston, Dec. 12--ltlections held in II
cities in this state to-day produced no
changes in the license situation. Five
of the citieS-Chelsea. Chicopee, Law
renee. Lowell and Worcester remain
in the license column, although in Chel-
sea, Chicopeee and Lowell the margins
were considerably reduced
In most of the cities the no license
sentiment has prevailed a number of
wears. and in the absence of important
contests for office there was general
lack of interest in the election.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
b 600 VOTES WERE
CAST FOR PROHIBITION

hicago, Dec. 13-With oitlciai re'urnF
I'M only few states mlssihs' 1t was
/ at prohibition national headquarters
lay that the prohibition vote November
olIld come within four thousand or hVe
,usand either way OF 5nUo Tor presi-
II At socialist headduarters the vote
president was estimated at from '"'-
TO 500 OOI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14


government has resigned. This
|ncemcnt is made in a Reuter- dcs-
from Amsterdam.
hin, Dec IS, Cby wireless to Say
Fighting is in progress between
regular troops and the Fr"nch,
|verseas News Agency announces.
news agency SAYS the lighting
ling place north of Katerina, about
es southwest of Salonil<i. and that
teeks have force of 5000 men.
town of Katorina has been cap
by the Greeks, the news agency
the French lin" of positions hay
! Ieen pierced Tho Greeks are said
We taken up line between Kat
and BorbotHko.
tn. Dec Is (bY wireless to SaNVIlle}'
ands said to have been made by the
government i'm negotiations with
ltoutc powers are contained IN re,
received from Athens hy way OF
according to the Overseas News
Is. These reports state that the
~ of Greek reserVists voluntarily
| ng in the service OF King Coustan-
has increased and now attained y
)erahlc total. Summing up the re
the news agency says:
the negotiations of the entente
$ with Greece. apparently Eneland
| aims moderate views whila France
F for most reckless measures.
|eecc demands uuhampered action
e Greek government in old Greece,
Iturn Of ali railroad lines to Larissa,
| jlll telograph and telephone stations
be placed in Greek hands, the with
| hi Of the entente troops from Greek
the whole district south OF Larissa,
.storation Of coniisCated Greek mer-
ships and the abolition OF the
! 3ide against the Importation of food
eece ON her part offers to give an
| ton that she will undertake nC
| tiles against the entente. The Greek
|nmcnt is said to have informed the
te powers, in a firm tone that it has
| |nd to make no other concessions
q defend the honor and dignity o.
r. against arbitrary measures.
Sblic opinion in Greece is reported
SO excited that any inconSidcrat'
or tactlcss action may set ire t.
kowder case"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
RUTLAND RAILROAD STATEMENT

In the financial statement Of the Rut-
land railroad for October just issued. the
operating revenue is given as S352. .235 81.
operating expenses. S222, G0l 92: net opcrat-
ing revenue, Sl2o, ,633 40; onc-twc'fth an
nual taxes, Sl7,2OO, So; operating income
ll2,i32.57 This is an increase in every
item over the previous month
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14

The announcement by the Teutonic al
lies of their readiness to discuss peace
with the entente allies continues the alb
sorbng feature in the war news. As yet,
however, no announcement has hocu
Nouchsafod as to the basis on which they
desire to attempt to bring an end to the
war. Neither has there come from any
Of the entente countries any official an
uouncement as to the attitude they pur-
pose to take with regard to the proposal.
Meantime the conquest of Roumania
hy the TcutoniC allies continues. All along
the front the RoumanianS arc in retreat
mort theaStWard, and the ninth German
army is nearing the important railroad
junction town of Buzcn.
In the Carpathians and along tn"
MolIevian frontier the Russians and
Germans are still at grips, with tho
Russians the aggressors at most points
There is little change in the situation
in these regions. however.
Heavy artillery fighting is i'm prog
rcss north Of Monastr Serbia other
wise calm prevails.
\ new feature in the Balkan situation
is a report from Sofia that G0nO Alhan
i1ns have defeated force of Italians
near Pasnesina. Eprus. the Italians
fleeing.
/ on the front i'm France AND Hclgiun
and in the Russian and .\ustro-Italia
theatres there is little activity, asld'
( from artillery duels.
London. Dec 13.-The German peace
proposals made little apparent progress
in winning favorable British sentiment
during the first a hours of the animat"'
discussion on the subject by the public
. -. IL.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
STUCK HAND THROUGH WINDOW,

Michael j. Manning, member of Com
pany Il basketball team of Bellows Falls,
drove his left hand through "A window
while playing AT the state armory. lie
lost the tip of the first finger and the
hand and wrist were badly gashcd.
Manning. who Is ono Of the star men
ON the state championship team, will be
out of the game fer some time,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
y RAISE PRICE
OF CANNED GOODS
Cost of Seed, Crop Failures and
Scarcity of Labor Are Some
of the Reasons.
PRICE INVESTIGATION ON.
Grnud Jurors Summoned in Cleveland
TO Consider Indictments ogainaf
City's Coal and Food Dealers

Rochester. \. Y, Dec. l3-That the
prices Of canned goods must advance IN
1H1l was the statement made by George
w. Cobb, assistant general saesmanager
OF the American Can company, of New
York, at this afternoons session Of tho
New York State Gamers association.
The cost Of seed, crop failures. scarcity.
nefiicicncy and high cost of labor and
high prices of steel for cans were mem
toned as some reasons. Others were
state and federal laws restricting the
hours of workers in canneries.
There will be considerable comment
and undoubtedly canned goods will come
in for some kind of an Investigation"
Alr. cobb said. But investigation should
/ be courtcd."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14

woman Goes not foad an advertise
Mt 80 kill time but 10 save '''''
j TO save money
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14

Washington, Dec. l3.-Soue idea of the
extent to which expenses Of local dis
trihution Of commodities enter into the
cost Of living was given to-day in a re-
port on preliminary survey of the
subject by the census bureau. showing
that here in Washington the cost Of de-
livery is about eight per cent. of retail
prices.
Secretary Redield Of the commerce de-
partment, to whom the report was sub
mitted, said he considered that tho re-
suits justified selecting some representa-
tive city or cities and detailing experts to
make a more comprehensive study of the
subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14

Cleveland, Dec. 13.-Fcderal grand
jurors have been called to consider In
dictmcnts against Cleveland food and
coal dealers for violation Of the anti
trust law, The grand jury investigation,
the first in tho country outside of New
York, will begin Monday morning.
This announcement was made to-day
by United States District Attorney WerG
at the close Ci an all-day conference
with George W. Anderson. special assist
ant to the attorney-gencral and Charles
DeWoody. special agent of the depart
mcnt of justice.
This will be the first gun fired by the
federal government in the middle West
against the high cost OF living. Twenty
five witnesses were subpoenaed tonight
for the inaugural of the grand jury inves-
tigation which is likely to last two weeks
"President Wilson has ordered the
prosecution of all violatorS and at a con-
ference with Mr.. Wertz and Nr, De-
| Woody. We deemed il hest to call the Oc-
! tober grand jury. lay the evidence before
! them and examine witnesses who ought
to know somethingfT about the inner and
| hidden Influences responsible for the in
creasing prices, notably of foodstUfs and
coal" Said Mr.. Anderson.
Mr.. Anderson left tonight for Chicago,
! leaving the investigation in the hands Of
| local officials,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-12-14
6TR|AN CABINET.
PORTED RESIGNED
ling between Greek and
|rench Troops Said to BE
in Progress.
EEEKS HAVE 5000 MEN.
HescrNists said to lie EnlistipG
her King Constantinc-Nb hat
|Grcccc Demands Of Entente.

don. Dec. "a, 1923 a. m.--Thc Aus s-
government has resigned. This
|ncemcut is made in a Reuter- dcs-
from Amsterdam.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-17
CHAPTER XIV-Continued.

During this angry scene Lllas bad
not risen nor spoken. Her eyes were
very black and very brilliant against
her pallor, and she was smiling de-
lrisively.
wait" she interposed. 'I'm not
going to stay here with this old-fool,"
Harmon grew purple; he ground his
teeth.
"You shall stay We're going TO
have talk and settle things once for
lall"
Lllas rose swiftly with a complete
change OF manner; she was smiling no
longer; her face was sinister.
every We'll" she agreed, Tonight.
Why not2 But want Gorelei TO stay
,and-hear Yes"
mo, | don't want her"
81 do" Lilas' bad temper flared up
promptly from the hot Goals of spite
fui drunken stubbornness. She'll
stay TIL you go, or else I'll put you out
too. | don't trust you" She laughed
dlsagreeably.
"Then have your way. It's you l
want to talk with, anyhow, drunk as
you are. Now Bob-will you say
goodnight2" He waved the two men
from the room. and the outer door
closed behind them.
Lorelel had little desire to remain
as the witness 10 a distressing scene,
hut she seized upon the delay, for
even a sordld lovers quarrel was pref
cradle to the caresses OF sodden
bridegroom. But daylight seemed n
long way off-she feared Bob would
mot fall asleep during this brief res
pte.
"Now come with me, IL you please"
Harmon turned in the direction of the
library, and Lilas followed, pausing
TO light cigarette with studied in
difference that added fuel TO his rage.
l,orelel seated herself at the dlsordered
dining tOble and stared miserably at
the wall.
"Well?" said Harmon, when he and
Iilas were alone, as this how you
live up to your PROMISES
How did you know ] went out to-
nlght?" she inquired In her turn.
II had you watched After what
happened last night was suspicious.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-17
6ROA](lW /
A NOVEL or NEW YORK LIFE
6TRFX BFACH \ r
ILLUSTRATIONS RFPARKER
Author of
; "7He Iron Trail"
"We Spoilers"
"7is Siiyer Horae" Etc.

voice inside, raised in the best of hu-
NOR. Evidently he was telephoning.
Eyes. Two hours ago. tell you.
With book bell and candle"
Jim's footsteps sounded, his hand
opened the door, then his arm flew out
to his sisters support as she staggered
In
isis! What" he cried at sight Of
her.
mething-dreadful."
Bob continued his cheerful colloquy
over the wire. Say! Here she is now
Wen expect a marble clock with gilt
cupids from you, Merkle- Want to
say hello?" He lurched aside from the
telephone as Lorelei snatched the re-
ceiver from his hand.
"Mr. Merkle," she cried.
Hello! Yes. Is that your came
Merkla's steady voice.
Come quick-quick."
whats wrongT he demanded, with
a sharp change of tone. HAS Bob"
mo, no. It's Mr.. Harmon He's
downstairs with Lilas, and he's hurt
shot. lin frightened"
She turned to find Bob and Jim star
ing at her.
Come" she gasped. 81 think he's
dying"
She led the way swiftly, and they
followed.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-17

Your wife will read them and your
daughters"
Jarvis Harmon reused himself at
last. Surprise, incredulity, dismay
gave place to fury, and, as in all print
tive natures, his wrath took shape as
an impulse to destroy.
"Youl-do that--ehT His tone,
his bearing were threatening. He adj
vanced as II to seize her In his great
hands, and only her quickness saved
her.
Don't touch mev' Her voice ended
in little shrek as she evaded sec
ond effort to grasp her, and placed the
table between them. What do you
mean?
But it seemed that she had done her
work too well, for his answer was like
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-08-17
SYNOPSIS,

Peter Knight. defeated for political Of
Zee In his town. decides to venture New
York In order that the family fortunes
might benefit by the expected rise OF MS
charming daughter, Lorelei A we'll
known critic interviews Larsle Knight,
now stage beauty with Berglnan's Revue.
for a special article. Her continuing
ano.her outlines -.orelei's ambitions but
Elosson the press agent, later adds his
information. Lorelei attends Millionaire
Hiammons gorgeous entertainment she
meets Meriele. a wealthy dyspeptic, Bob
wharton comes unlimited, Lorelel dis
covers a blackmail plot against Harmon.
IN which her brother Is involved. Merkle
and Lorelei have an auto wreck. me
iblacknailers besmlrch her good name.
Iorelei learns her mother Is an unscru-
pulous plotter She finds In Adoree Dem
sorest a real friend. and finds Bob Whar-
son is likable Lorelei leaves her family
and goes 10 live alone. Dorelei and drum
Ken Bob Wharton are tricked into mar
'vtage.