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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

Washington. Rob. Sin substance
the tentative communication from Cor
many, designed to settle the Lusitanis
Gaze. Ia acceptable to tho United states
High administration officials tonight
consider that this government in pre-
vatltng on Germany to make the con-
cessions and agreements, as set forth
Ia the document. has achieved recog
milton of all the high principles for
which it has commended in connection
with submarine warfare.
While the substance of the proposed
communication admittedly ia satisfac-
tory. minor changes to clarity the
wording and in connection with the
form which the formal docom ent
shall take were suggested to-
day to Count Won Bernstorff.
the German ambassador. by Secretary
Lansing. Tho desires of tho United
states in this connection were made
known to the ambassador after Presi-
dent Wilson had discussed the subject
with his cabinet. Count Won Bern
storff Immediately informed the secre-
tary that he saw no reason why tho
changes could not be made, but ex-
pla ined in effect that, as a precaution.
he thought he would be justified in
submitting the entire matter to his
government for final approval. lie did
so in despatch sent to Berlin to- night
and within about six days the resulting
formal communication is expected
ASSURANCES were received in high dipo-
matte and official circles that the changes
n pl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
RUTLAND MAN KILLED
BY FREIGHT TRAIN
Elmer A. Smith Attempted to Catch a
Ride with Fatal UesuIts.

Rutland. Feb. s.--Elmcr A. Smith, en-
ployed as a painter for many years at
the Howe Scale works. was instantly
killed while attempting to jump a ride
on freight train on the main line of
the Boston division of the Rutland rail
road in the vicinity Of the Howe Scale
works crossing tonight, his body being
terribly mutilatcd. part Of the head
being crushed to pieces Mr.. Smith, who
was secretary of the Painters and
Decorators Union, was on his way to
attend a meeting Of this organization at
the tmc of the accident. Tho body was
discovered lying inside the rails of the
main line about 20 minutes after the
unfortunate man loft his home.
The railroad officials and Health Off
cor +. RI. Gcbhardt were called and the
body, after being identified, was re-
moved to the undertaking rooms Of John
T.. Stearns. Mrs. Smith. when told her
husband was injured, became hystcrical
aud at n late hour tonight she was II,
serious condition as result Of collapse.
1t is probable that Mr.. Smith attempted
to catch ride on train No. 1cl.
freight, In charge of Erred n. Clark,
conductor. and r. u. Lord. engineer.
On the ninth car and 0n several cars
towards the hack OF the train were found
marks of blood. Resides injuries TO his
head. the lower part Of Mr.. Smith S BODY
was terribly mangled,
MIR Smith was about 81 years old. tie
leaves, besides his wife. who was MISS
Annie Gilhooiey son. Harry: his
mother, Mrs Relic Johnson. proprietor
of the Cottage hospital on Lincoln ave-
me: n sister. Miss Emily Smith, a nurse :;
and ono brother, Joseph Smith.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HOME LONGING.

When war broke out in Europe Savan-
nah negro had been doing a bone rafting,
banJo-thumping act in one of the Lon
don music halls and, like the Georgia
negro who told Judge Latchaw in Kan
sas City that II released he would go so
Tar that It would take nine dollars to
send him a postal card he wanted to get
back home Along with miscellaneous
company of Americans he was besieging
the American consulate when southern
er in the crowd. noticing him, said: Mig
ger what are you doing here" Wheel
Ing with the light of discovery in his eye
Rastus replied: "Fo' Gods sake, boss,
'sist dis niger to git back to OIL Geogy,
Use so hungry I can hcah de po'k chops
calm !-COllier's
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
FIRE LOSS $4,000.
,EOrcstcrs' Hall and barber shop De-
strOycd in Highgatc Center.

TIighgate Center, Feb. Sire which
was discovered this morning about five
o'clock in Forcsters hall destroyed that
building and the barber shop OF Oscar A.
Renot adjoining, causing loss estimated
at over $500. partially insured 1t is
thought the fire started from the furnace.
The hall was purchased several years
ago by Columbus Court, NO iG1, {. O. f.,
and at that time extensive repairs and i'm
provements We're made The loss of the
court is estimated at $500. There was in
surance of $1,000 on the building and $50
on the furniture, The Gray Brothers
glass blowers gave AN entertainment in
the hall last evening. All their equip
ment was burned.
The Benoit barber shop on a lot adjon-
Ing was burned al a loss Of 800, insti-
ance of 500 ON the property. The store
house Of Cross & Co caught fire and but
for hard work would have burned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ARRAIGNED FOR SELLING
"WHISkEY" EXTRACTS

Bra e oro, Feb. S--ludce f. f.. Barber
took under consideration, after a long
hearing this afternoon, the case of State
against Emedio PellcErino, charged with
keeping with intent to sell and furnish
Intoxicating liquor. Pelleglino was ar
rested January "a after peddling extracts
labelled ''whiskey" and with other names
OF intoxicating beverages, which he claim.
ed would permit the possessor to make
his own whiskey"
Dr. e. T.. Whitney Of the state labora-
tory testified that the percentage Of com.
mon alcohol in them now ranged from :. 46
In one sample to Sc, Is in another. The de
Tense sought to show that they We're fay.
orinG extracts and contained no greater
percentage OF alcohol than other extracts
which the law permitted to be sold
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

In Te'tonc diplomatic A~-les not tho
slightest difficulty over the proposed
changes is anticipated In fact. It IA said
Berlin officials probably VIII Immediately
authorize them, mono being of a nature 80
require more than passing oonadsrakion
Developments carno rapidly to-day. Sac
rotary Lansing went TO the White Ho,ye4
an hour before tho time get for the meet
ing OF the cabinet to discuss with the
President in detail the tentative oon,n,un,.
cation and anAyze the meaning Of tbs
words employed. when the cabinet ME,
the proposal waS submitted by TIE rres-
dent.
Late this afternoon Count vor B.rr-
storm was called TO the state depar. -
ment by aecretary lansing The ty,
remained c'oseted in the sereta-ys Of
1ce mora than half an hour Tho secr>-
tary outlined the wishes Of tho rTn,,a,
states in detail As tho Ambassador
left the building he said: ''F.vervtA,ry
is substantially all right, out II IA not
finished"
Germany agrees IN the proposed con-
mllnicati ton that reprisals should not hc
directed at other than enemy subjects
expresses regret and assumes liability
for tho American lives lost in the I.u-.
tania disaster. offers reparation in til,
form OF indemnity, and declares that thu
submarine warfare In the zone around
the British isles has been modified OH,
of regard for the long standing friend
ship for the United States and beca,is.
American citizens have lost their lives
Tho communication also directs attention
to previous assurances that liner. shat
not he sunk without warning and with
out provision for the safety of non-c
batants and that the instructions given
to submarine commanders in this respec,
have been made so stringent that there
can be no recurrence Of such incidents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
Striking Statement Is Made by
Admiral Blue before House
Committee-Senate Army Bill
Will Soon BE Arranged.
DEFENSE PLANS PROGRESS
House Military Committee Hear
ings Will Probably Not Be
Completed until Next Week
Continental Army Provision
May Not BE in Reported Bill.

Washington, Feb. 8--Congrcss made
progress to-day on national prcpa redness
measures The Senate military committee
closed its hearings on tho army bills. The
Senate naval committee reported favorablN
n bill for a government armor plate fac
tory, and recommended immediate pas
sage of two emergency navy measures
which passed the House yesterday.
On the House side OF the Capitol the
naval committee virtually concluded it's
examination of Rear Admiral Blue. chief
of the bureau of navigation. while the
military committee received the proposals
of the American Red Cross for greater
government aid In Red Cross prepared e
ness plans. During the day the military
committee Of both houses heard delcga-
tons of pacfists who argued against any
army or navy increases.
The most striking statement brought
ont al any of tho hearings uaS that OF
Admiral Blue, who declared the Amcr'-
can navy now AS ready to meet any
enemy il might he called on to encounter
In the Pacific.
The senate military committee probably
will begin Tomorrow the preparation Of
the bill it will propose to build mp
adequate land defenses Present indca-
lions are that the administrations plan
to create a federal volunteer army, to he
known as the continental, will be included
in this bill in some form. There will be
provision for a reorganization Of the reg
ular army and Chairman Chamberlain
and several of his committee members
will urge a permanent force with the
colors Of more than 2n0,OO men as against
SAacr tons
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
SEVEN WORKMEN ARE
KILLED IN EXPLOSION

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Fob. s.-Seven
workmcn were killed and two injured
by a gas explosion in the Ross vein
of the Iehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal
..onpanv at Plymouth late to-day. All
the victims were Of foreign birth and
several of them left large families. The
injured. although seriously hurt. are cN-
ncCted to recover, 1t is believed that
some of tho mon were killed by black
damp which followed the explosion.
The cause Of the explosion has not
been definitely determined. but the gas
il believed to have been iCnltcd by the
naked lamp Of one OF tho miners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
APPAM ENTITLED TOU. S.
REFUGE, SAYS GERMANY
Secretary Lansing Receive. F0ru,x.
Communication from, Berlin
Government.

Washington, Feb S-AIerma.ny ~,r-
tends that the E-itish liner .>prar
brought to Hampton Roads by Co =
man prize crew is entitled under the
terms OF the Prussian- American treaty
10 remain in American waters indefinite
~, and in support or Her position Cour.
Won Bernstorf, The German ambassador
to-day presented 10 Secretary lansing
formal communication on behalf ~
the Berlin foreign Office.
The United States practically mas do
c'ded that the treaty guarantees tho
ship to the Germans az prize. a.
AGAINST the British contention that TT.
Hague convention guarantees her return
to her British owners, but i; has net
decided how long she shall be permitted
to remain in American waters.
TO accept the German contention wcs,Ii
mean that the Appam would he permit
ted to remain until the end OF tho war
To compel her departure would mea n
sure capture by the allied cruisers out
side the Virginia canes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
ANNUAL MEETING OF
kURN HATTIN HOMES
clifford n. Smith of burlington on
hoard Of Trustees.

Bellows Falls. Feb. S.'rhe annual meet
Ing of the New England Kurn Hattin
Homes was held here this afternoon. r.
H. walker OF Bellows Falls was reelected
treasurer of the corporation and the Rev
Il. n. Mason of Bellows Falls was elected
executive secretary. These trustees were
reelected for three years: The Rev Cliff
ford II. Smith of Burlington. the Rev
George S. Chaplin of Saxtons River. f.. L..
Walker Of Bellows Falls, u. G. Richa rdson
of Springfield and Redf1eld Proctor of
Proctor. The question Of charging the
scope OF the homes that girls may be
admitted to the Warner homes at Saxtons
River and to have boys exclusively at the
kurn Hattin Homes at Westminster was
not determined to-day but was discussed
The Rev. g. S. Chaplin was instructed to
put the plan in writing SO that the a,Ies-
ton may be put before the public which
supports the homes so generously.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
REVENUES DECREASE.
ImpOrtntiOns In Customs Districts Show
Slight Falling on.

st. Adams, Feb. s.A slight falling off
in imporations in the Vermont customs
district is shown by the report for Jan
uary just issued from the Office OF Colec
tor II. &. Comings. The volume of eX-
portations shows constant increase. For
January the expectations We're about s. =
100000 more than for December, 1915. and
over three times as great as for January,
1915. The total importations for January
were sl,o2l ,6Sl; duties collected s17. O23 % .,
exporta lions, $500. eos. During January.
1915, the importations were 81 80, 42+ du-
ties collected, s6,o2i.SS: expectations, 81,
Glt IN
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HOMEOPATHISTS LEAVE
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Chicago, MAY S-The College Alliance
of the American Institute of Homeopathy
to-day declared itself independent OF the
American Medical association and deter
mined TO conduct its affairs as a separate
The action of the congress,
which was taken shortly before it closed
its annual meeting here, came as sur
prise Heretofore it was explained, the
alliance while not actually part Of the
medical association worked TO a large
extent in connection with that body. Eric
ton with the association was denied by
President Copeland of the homeopathic.
we have SO expanded he said. that
we feel we should conduct our affairs sep
arate from the medical association
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HELD IN $1,000 BAIL.
Isabella ana Enriqucz Eldrndo Charged
with breaking Into New Haven House.

Middlebury. Feb s.--Deputy Sheriff
Edward J. Higgins arrested Isabella FL
drado and Enrquez Eldrado on war
rant issued by States Attorney Allan
+, SturteVant late yesterday afternoon,
charging them with breaking and enter
ing the house Of Burt Counter in the
town of New Haven, from which it was
claimed they took a suit of clothes,
overcoat and a slgnet ring The clothes
were found in their possession, but the
ring was missing. This morning they
We're taken tefore Judge Donoway in
municipal court, Each pleaded guilty
and they were bound over to the June
term OF the Addison county court, bail
being fixed at 81, 800 in each case, They
We're unable to secure bail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
GERMANY NOW HOLDS
1,429,171 PRISONERS
Military Carriages and 5000
Machine Guns.

Berlin, Feb (Wirclcss to Sayvilie).-
"A total OF l,429 III enemy soldiers to-day
are prisoners of war in Germany" the
Overseas News agency announced to-day,
This is not inclusive of prisoners made
by German troops and left in Austria
Hungary to shorten the transport.
In addition 300 cannon 200 military
carriages and 1900 machine guns have
been conveyed to Germany, these not in
Guiding numerous cannon and machine
guns destroyed by the enemy before
capture and those used at once by Ger
man troops.
"The number OF rifles taken which are
still fit for use is $4,000"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
FALLS INTO VAT.
Workman at Bradford Veneer Plant Is
Terribly burned.

Montpelier, Feb. S.-The report OF a
serious accident was received to-day by
the industrial accident board at the
State House. William Davis, employed
by Church and Hooker, veneer manu-
facturers at Bradford being terribly
burned as the result of falling into a
vat His injuries were so serious ac-
cording to the report. that physicians
thought II unwise to move him from
the premises. Davis Is 45 years old and
single.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
CRITICIZES DEMANDS
OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
nc"'nrcs Tendency toward EiEht-Hour
Workday In n check to Develop
mont Of 1udustvy.

road .,,,,Ie ,.-, .,.ao.. ,,, the
rcnerot ,, , A., s,uht -borr
Norl ao, 80 .,e,,. ,,,,o,,
fine dovo,o,,.,., - ,'.,..,... a.. t1o,-,rd
Elliott cha,n,' 20 $500, ~, ,,o Non,
York. Nav, ,I,,a. o ,I.r,,,ra roi,ro,d q,
a spcccb to.r,r,,, .e,asa ,ho ,.,,,,,,or ~
Commerce nc e. t-,i,o, e,,,os u. said
such dcm,ras 49, ,,,aso rooor,,,, mad. nv
the fou,. ,ro,t a,,,,,,iv,,i,rs ~ railroad
men woro he, ,..r, e., ,roco.a u,h,c, -
continue, -, ., ,e TIT.
TO now hcipbts o,d 6n,,,v result IN cond,.
lions much r,oro :, tho d,s,dv,ptapo NJ
labor than c,,it,,
Mr.. Elliott ,o,d tho oha,rhor that Z,
wav .b,,,,, -, ,.. -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
DINNER AT WHITE HOUSE.

Washington, Feb. s,-President and Mrs
Wilson entertained formally at dinner at
the white House tonight in honor OF the
justices of the Supreme Court. In addi-
ton to Chief Justice White and the asso-
ciate justices the guests included the At
torney-General and Mrs. Gregory, sew
eral senators and representatives and
their wives. and Nine Schumann- Heink,
who sang after dinner.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
MORE FORD DELEGATES
SAIL FOR HOME

Rotterdam via London, Feb 9.-Gaston
Plaintiff, financial manager of the Ford
peace expedition. Judge Ben. b. Lind
sey of Denver, the Rev Jcnkn Lloyd
Jones OF Chicago, and Gov. L. b. Hanna
sailed for New York to-day on the
Nieuw Amsterdam. Mr.. Plaintiff expects
to confer with Henry Ford i'm New
York regarding the future plans of the
permanent peace board.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
WOULD CHANGE NATIONAL
CAPITAL TO MILWAUKEE

Washington. Feb. Representative
Carey of Wisconsin to-day introduced a
resolution for transfer of the United
States capital to Milwaukee. He said he
did it because of pending legislation
which might make tine District of
columbia dry. Prohibition he said, was
"a menace to society and good govern
mCnt -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
MEDICAL MEETING.

st lohnsbury, Feb. s.--The regular
monthly meeting of the Caledonia County
Medical association was held at the
nurses home Of BriGhtlook hospital to-
night Dr.. G. II. Beecher of BurlinG-
ton conducted clinic on diseases of the
heaft' lungs, stomach and kidneys,
Ihere was large attendance from the
northeastern section of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL.
Putney Concern to Manufacture Pens
holders, Household Goods, Etc.

Montpelier, Feb. THE c. L. Bradley
company, Inc, OF Putncy. with capital
stock of $4,000 divided into 800 shares.
of which half are common and the re-
mainder preferred, has filed articles Of
association with the secretary Of state
The corporation is to manufacture pen
holders. household goods and other arti-
cles. The incorporators ale Irwin e.
Bradley and Franklin Rf Bradley Of
Putney and Harold c. Whitney OF Brat
tleboro
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
GERMANYS LATEST
LUSITANIA NOTE IS
ALMOST ACCEPTABLE

Is Substantially So According to High Govern
ment Offlcials-1t Is Said United States Has
Obtained Recognition of All the High Prin-
clples for Which It Has Contended in Connec-
ton with Submarine Warfare-Six DAYS
More Before Another Reply from Berlin.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
STOOD PY HER.

Congratulations | hear your Gaugh.
Ter is engaged
Yes, II came as SUNRISE
well, now that it is really SO. Nnnt
To tell you that there WAS never a mo
mcnt when ! gave up al hope f2r sou -
Judge,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10
HELPFUL,

student writing home)-How do you
spell "financally?"
Other-F-i-n-a-n-c-i-a-l- and there
are wv" RS in embarrassed. '-liarpers
Magazine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

The readers OF the ads konw wheth-
err to-day Is the hest OF al, days on
which to make that purchase.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-02-10

to emit iron currency FOR circulation.
Paris despatch quotes Spanish pre-
mier as declaring Spain is united for
neutrality
s%'5oo,o0 is estimated war damage to
east Prussia 100000 residences were
looted and 10000 persons driven from
homes.
British and Foreign Bible society has
SEM -'o"" Bibles, weighing II tons.
to prisoners of war in Russia; they are
printed in German, Hungarian, Polish
and Bohemian.
pennsylvania Railroad would NOT be
ordering large numbers of steel cars for
delivery next September unless its saga
clous management were expecting big
business the latter half OF this wear.
Railway from Petrograd to Soroka on
the White Sea, distance of go miles.
mas lust been completed. giving another
outlet to north besides that of Archangcl
and Ekaterna, and Tins tending to re-
icNc congestion at latter port
Amsterdam despatch quotes Frank
furter Heitung as stating Germany must
decide between adherinG to a principle
in l.usitania negotiations, and fighting
the whole world; entrance of United
oil
many's calculations based on Britain $
impending economic collapse
Germany is fitting new ships for coos-
sal naval offensive in the spring de
cIares Rome agency. New type vessels
armed with 1873 inch and perhaps 10 :
men guns. and capable of withstanding
torpedo attacks, are said to he in con-
strucuon. Germany. convinced OF the
deadlock on land, will risk all on II
smashing sea offensive.
Inc representative Of the French and
Italian syndicates, authorized to pur-
chase 2topn,0O worth OF goods from n
VIDE range of industries here, for delivery
ait"r the war, may be considered but a
pioneer buyer of what will be required
ny the warning nations when the con :
met ceases To say that such orders
VIII amount to a billion dollars seems
conservative.
me announcement of Germanys first
dreadnouGht' ocean-go going submarines
caused great f,rorc; but the first one
10 leave the Baltic was captured in a
te" hours by the allies. She Vas man
German uniforms, and then the U-boa
sailed pack up the Baltic, saluting and
receiving salutes. This accounts for the
havoc that was wrought in the Baltic
AT that time, An international banker
with influential connections is sponsor
for this story
DECLARING the three problems Of the
war are; What about the trench war,
the war of attrition and the diplomatic
SITUATION Gabriel Iianotaux former
frehch minister of foreign af-
fairs' says tremendous prepare
IONS are going forward on both
sides for fearful hand-to-hand battle
mat Will end trench warfare and II
| must come soon. The blockade and the
war OF attriton have weakened but not
crippled Germany; she lies at the mercy
| OF one terrific blow. Athens is the diplo-
| 'na''c key; the allies must not let their
Greek friends Ncnizcios faction be
stricken.