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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
What Would He Say?
(St. Adams Messenger.

A recent number of Harper's Week
~, under the heading, ''What Would
Lincoln Say Today" has articles on
that question by Secretary of the
Navy Daniels, Franklin Lane, secre-
tary Of the interior, John Sharp Will
liams, senator from Mississippi, Hoke
Smith, senator from Georgia, and Con
gresham Frank L. Greene of Yer
mont. Mr.. Greene's article is the
longest, and, to our mind the best of
the series. 1t is written in Mr..
Greene's well-known and forcefuI
style so familiar to Messenger readers
He closes with this:
sit times like these when that part
of mankind that it not at war to kill
each other is in no less bitter strife
over attempts to fix and enforce arbi-
trary standards by which each other
shall live, there is always grave need
of president whose philosophy of
statecraft is born of real experience
of life and living among real men in
a real world, and realizes that, in order
to live and let live, civilization must
painfully, toilsomely, sometimes blood
ily work out its own destiny. and
cannot expect to have much of that
destiny made out of hand for it by
any executive rescript or the fiat of
law. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
WEST TowNsHEND.
The Late Charles H. stratton

The funeral of Charles II. Stratton
whose sudden death occurred last week
Wednesday, was held at the house
Friday afternoon, Rev. Alfred Cornell
oficiating. The burial took place in
Round Hill cemetery, the bearers he
ing his two sons, Henry c. and Hugh
f.. Stratton, Orrin L. Burnan and
James Parkhurst.
Mr.. Stratton was born in Wostmin.
ster March 81, 1912. He received n
common school education and then at.
tended n. select school, taking similar
studies as are now taught in high
school. lie married Lucy Phillips in
1868. -Four years later, in Arr /
1877, they moved to West Townshend,
buying the Ranney place of George
Philips. Some years later he bought
the Wales Farwell farm, living there
until his death, being successful
farmer and respected citizen. Sever.
al town Offices were held by Mr.. STRAIT.
ton. He served as selectman three
different terms.
Besides his wife he leaves daugh,
ter, Mrs. Orrin f. Burnap, two sons
Henry 9. and Hugh f., all residing in
this place, and a brother in Walpolc
n. II.
Those from out of town TO attend
the funeral were cousin, James
Parkhurst, and wife of Weston. Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Smith of West Brattle.
boro and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith
Of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
WILLIAMSVILLE.

Howard Thayer spent Sunday in
Wardsboro.
Mrs. Mary Ingram will have her
millinery opening Saturday.
Mrs. F. b. Washer has been visiting
the past week in Mortified.
c. r. Temple was in Providence and
Boston last week on business.
Mrs. A. n. Sherman visited her
mother, Mrs. Polly Ballou, i'll Newfane
Saturday and Sunday.
1t is expected that Rev. A. S. Charl-
ton will preach next Sunday morning
in the Methodist church, at the usual
hour.
A. w. Sweeton, county agricultural
agent, will speak in Grange hall next
week Friday evening, April IA, on
Limeing.
All members of Williamsville Grange
are asked to be present at the next
meeting next Tuesday evening as mat
tiers of Importance are to be brought
before the meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

c. o. Kimball was in Brattleboro
Tuesday.
Miss Beryl Lawrence is visiting her
mother in Burlington.
Henry Prouty of Brattlcboro is Wis
iting at E. w. Holden s.
Leonard Brown of Newfane was a
business visitor in town Saturday.
Abner Bristol has returned to his
studies at the University of Vermont
in Burlington.
Mrs Matte Turner and daughter
of Townshend recently visited at
Charles o. Kimball's.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith of West
Brattleboro spent the weekend with
DIR. and Mrs. George T. Gale.
Charles o. Kimball recently received
a beautiful and fragrant cluster of
orange blossoms from cousin in
Florida.
George w. Houghton seriously in
jured one of the fingers of his left
hand Monday, while working in w. II,
Taft s sawmill.
Mrs. Bertha Boyden, who spent the
winter with relatives in Connecticut
came from Brattleboro Tuesday to he,
home at Charles Boynton s.
Charles Patterson finished work in
Taft s mill Saturday night. He went
Monday morning to the state of Wash.
ington to resume his occupation as
civil engineer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. H.
Keene Crescents Defeated in a Fast
Game

Alter two unsuccessful attempts the
basketball team known as tho Keene
Crescents met the West Chesterfield
team in Citizens hall Friday evening,
March 81, and was defeated "a to 80
me visitors were a gentlemanly aggre-
cation, the kind the boys are always
glad to welcome. They were handi
capped by long ride.
1t was clean, fast game, furnishing
plenty of thrills but devoid of sensa
tionalism or controversy There were
many brilliant individual plays, but the
team work was exceptionally good, es
pecially by the home team.
The Keene boys had made two trips
a part of the distance before, but were
unable to reach here on account of the
deep snow. The game was followed by
dance, which was much enjoyed by
all. The Ladies' society furnished
supper, and music was furnished by the
local orchestra. The summary:
West Chesterfield. Crescents
Snow, If, re, Gallagher
Amidon, IF, X, Reyo
II. Chickering, c, c, Punt
L. Chickering, lg, IF, Quinn
&c. Chickering, re-, If, Robbins
Score: West Chesterfield "a, Keene
=, Amidon 6, II. Chickering, L. Chick.
ering, C. Chickering 4, Gallagher 2,
Reyo 4, Punt, Quinn ., Robbins 9.
Goals from fouls, Robbins, Snow 2.
Scorer, C. Burnham. Timer, A. Stod-
dard. Referee, G. Bevis. Time, three
l5-minute periods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
FACTS IN THE LIFE OF VILLA
THE BANDIT.

lS6S-Born at Las Nievas, Du-
range, the son of stable keeper
named Arrange.
1SS2-Embarked on career of
murder, for hire.
1SS5-19l0-Cattle thief and out
law in Northern Mexico.
19l0-Joined Madero i'll the re-
volt against Diaz.
l9l3-Clashed with Gen. Huerta,
whom Madero sent to the north to
crush the rebellion of Orozco, and
joined Carranza. Arrested by
Huerta and sent to Mexico City;
condemned to death by military
court; sentence committed by Ma.
dero; escaped from the penitentiary
at Mexico City and made his way
to Texas; on the death of Madero
crossed the border with eight men
to make war on Huerta, the dicta-
tor.
19l4-Was at the head of $500
men in Northern Mexico, and in
control of its resources after taking
it's chief cities by storm; entered
Mexico City with his troops, Car
rama having retired to Vera Cruz,
was forced to leave Mexico City foi
want of supplies, retiring to the
north. Marched to the border to
obtain supplies and found that Car
rama had been recognized by the
United States as head of the de
facto government of Mexico
1915-After meeting defeat in
several engagements with Carranza
troops, retired to the mountains of
Chihuahua and resumed the prac-
tees of bandit, with a price upon
his head.
March 9, 1916 - Attacked the
American town of Columbus, n. M.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
High Rank of v. A. Students.

Principal George b. Lawson has re-
ceived a letter from Ernest Fox Nichols
of Dartmouth college, the body of which
reads as follows" 1t is a pleasure and
satisfaction to notify you that of the
forty.eight secondary schools sending
three or more students to the present
freshman class in Dartmouth college
those entering from Vermont academy
have shown the fourth highest average
scholarship rank (highest rank of all pri
waite schools) in the first semester OF
the present year. We offer you oul
heartiest congratulations on this fine
showing"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

The usual number attended the GENE
terry meeting last week. The officer;
were reelected and the trustees we're in
structed in regard to the new annex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Snow of KeenC
have been visiting Mr.. Snow IS parents
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Snow. They at
tended the basketball game and met
many old friends there.
There will be game of basketball
in Citizens hall on the evening of Fri
day, April 7, between the Brattleborc
high schol and the West Chesterfield
team There will be dancing after the
game.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
MARLBORO.

w. +. Snow moved with his family
to Wilmington Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Van Wycll and
children spent Sunday with friends in
West Halifax.
The public schools Of the town are
expected to begin the spring term Mon
day, April Il.
Rev. II. II. Shaw went to South New
fame Saturday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Sparks.
The stage from Wilmington came
through on wheels Monday morning,
April ,, notwithstanding the deep
SHOWS and almost impossible roads of
one week ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
VERMONT ACADEMY NEWS
Honorable Mention for Richard Crosby.

On the evening of March % the usual
term-end dinner was held in the dining
hall. a prize afterdinner storytelling
contest was the feature of the evening S
entertainment, in which all students
took part. The faculty acted as judges.
First prize was awarded David Adler
of Atlantic City, NJ; second, Warren
Munroe Hamilton of New York city;
third, Russell Chase Foster of Worces-
ter, Mass. Richard Crosby of Brattle-
boro received honorable mention. Har-
ry Barrier Bowman of Beatrice, Nebras-
ka, spoke for the seniors; Charles Nc
Kay yelling of North Bennington for
juniors; Warren Munroe Hamilton OF
New York city for the sophomores;
Grin Ford Farrell of Manchester, n. H..
for the Freshmen; and Francis Hard
ing Koran for the day students.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

II. G. Smcad, who had been in Brat
tlcboro since November, returned home
Wednesday for the summer
Mrs. Leon $. Powers and children.
Mabel and Willie, are visiting her
mother and sister, Mrs. Oscar f. Per-
ry and Mrs. Douglas 5. Dorrell.
The Ladies' Benevolent society will
meet next Wednesday afternoon with
Miss Matte Wade. Refreshments will
be served All are cordially invited.
DR.. John S. Stratton went Wedncs
day afternoon to Brattleboro, called
there by the critical illness of his
granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Stratton.
Miss Edith NJ. Landman of South
Londonderry will come Saturday to be
ready for the opening of the spring
term of school next Monday morning,
/, John \. Kelsey of Claremont, n. H.,
is in town for u few days.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank A. Kelly and
daughter, Gwendolyn, went Tuesday to
South Londonderry to attend the West
River Valley Baptist Ministers con-
ference and returned Wednesday. Ed
gar and Ralph stayed with Mrs. Kelsey
William A. Howe and Miss Anna
Aurren of Greenfield, Mass, came Sat
urday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Harlan E. Sparks. Miss Aurren return
ed to Greenfield Monday. Mr.. Howe is
spending the week here visiting friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
A Splendid Idea.
Rutland News.)

County Agricultural Agent A. W.
Sweeton of Windham purposes to com.
pile list of all breeders of pure-bred
stock of various kinds in his juris
diction and keep such authoritative
list for purposes of reference and foI
aiding in answering inquiries. This
is u splendid idea and worthy of imi.
tation by county farm agents through
out Vermont. A list of such breeders
of cattle, horses, sheep, swine and
poultry should be of very material
service in many ways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

The naked truth usually looks better
in pajamas,
A balloon carrying recording instru,
ments, sent up by Italian scientists,
reached an altitude of 23 miles, and
found the lowest temperature, 20 de-
grees below zero, IL miles up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
SOUTH NEWFANE.
Charming Winter in Louisiana.

Dana B. Morse, formerly of this
place, now of Amite, La, writes that
this has been the most charming of
The five winters that he has spent in
Louisiana. Only three times has it
been cold enough for frost, then only
two days at a time. The usual rains of
winter were delayed until March 30
Farming is well under way. Corn is
planted and some of it is up. Fresh
vegetables-cabbagcs, carrots, radishes,
turnips, lettuce, etc, are shipped by the
carload to northern cities.
Later, Strawberries will be shipped
as theirs is one of the parishes de
voted exclusively to this product. Last
year from this parish alone 1.300 car.
loads were shipped and this year the
mark is set at 1000. Until the boil
wccvii made cotton an uncertain crop.
cotton was the one dependence in this
section of the country. No effort was
made TO raise food products for man
or beast. Now, however, diversified
farming is becoming somewhat preva-
lent, and the farmers arc trying to
raise their own corn, oats, hay, meat,
eggs. small fruits and vegetables from
the Land which previously was unpro-
ductive from neglect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
u < a q a

70 y z Ut ,I!LLN .: TNHVEY,
The undersigned, having been appoint
the District Of Marlboro Commissioners
to receive examine and adjust the claims
and demands of all persons against the
tleboro, in said district, deceased. and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. here
by give notice that we will meet for the
purpose aforesaid, at the probate office
in the town of Brattleboro, in said dis
trict, on the 18th day of April and 23d
day of September. next, from 2 O'Clock
p. m. until 4 o'clock p. m. on each OF
said days and that six months from the
25th day of March, A. d. 1916, is the
time limited by said court for said cred
itors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro. this 27th day OF
March, a. ID. 1916
OSCAR r. WARE,
GEORGE l.. HOpGKINS,
1916 Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
ESTATE OF CHARLES sTRATToN

GTATE OF VERMONT.
District of Westminster, SIS.
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District of Westminster:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Charles Stratton, late of Townshend
in said district, deceased. Greeting:
At a probate court, holden at Bellows
Falls, within and for said district OIL
the 4th day of April, 1916. an instru-
ment purporting to he the last win and
testament of Charles Stratton. late OF
Townshend. in said district deceased
was presented to the court aforesaid, for
probate.
And it is ordered by said court tina,
the 9Th day of May, 1916, at the pro-
bate office in said Bellows Falls. be as
signed for proving said instrument: and
that notice thereof be given to all per-
sons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in The Vermont
PhoeniX, Il newspaper circulating in that
vicinity. in said district, previous to the
time appointed.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear before said court. at the time
and place aforesaid. and contest the
probate of said will, If you have cause
Given under my hand at Bellows Falls
in said district this Attn day of April
1916.
1916 WARNER a. GRAHAM, Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Owing to the prohibition of the sale
of vodka and all kinds of strong drink,
the savings of the Russian people dur
ing the first four months of this year
increased by $S4,000,000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
NEWFANE
Hard Travelling on Mail Route.

Karl Il. Maher, carrier on mail route
NO. 2, has had difficult time since
the melting of the heavy SHOWS began.
Last week for three days he was car
ried by horse and sleigh as far as the
Mabel Hall place. From that point
the snow was so deep and soft that it
was unsafe to drive farther and Mr..
Mahcr had to walk several miles and
was met by team in Townshond and
brought home. On Saturday and
Monday he made the trip in n two
wheeled vehicle, and went by carriage
for the first time Tuesday. 1t is safe
to say that he will be unable to nal Ike
the trip by automobile for some time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Harry A. Pike, optometrst and eye
sight specialist, will be in Newfane, at
The County House, Tuesday, April II,
and at The Riverside Inn. South Lon
donderry, Wednesday and Thursday
April II and 13.-Adv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

The musical acuteness of horses is
shown by the rapidly with which
cavalry horses learn the significance
of trumpet calls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

France and Russia are now in direct
communication by wireless, two power
full stations having been recently com.
pleted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Extensive work has been begun to
prove definitely whether petroleum
can be found in South America.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
BUSINESS CARDS.


Specialist Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat OF
flee hours, 0.l2 a. m. Is y. m, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings, rs :30 Sunday and
other evenings by appointment. American
building Brattleboro. Appointments for
glasses fitting made by mail or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Louishkin, the giant Russian drum
major of the Imperial Guards, was
eight feet five inches high
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Albert Hubbard has been i'll several
days.
Mrs. s. Boutwell, has been i'll with
erysipelas several weeks,
Miss Charlotte Houghton has gone to
Hinsdale to work for Henry Barrett.
1t is reported that Harlan Amidon
has secured employment in Bellows
Falls.
Mrs. Alice Richardson is visiting her
parents in Peterboro, n. H., this week.
Notice has been posted to the effect
that the schools will open Monday,
April 10.
Mrs. Nellie Williams has returned
from visit of several days in Green
field, Mass.
Mrs. Louis l.. Ford of Springfield,
Mass, who was at their home here a
few days, has returned to Springfield.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

William Fitzpatrick went to Brattleboro
Saturday.
Frank Fish was in East Jamaica one
day last week.
Wagons are in evidence again, also rob
ms and bluebirds
DIR. George Hopkinson and brother,
Harry, are visiting few days with their
father, Rev Henry Hopkinson, and uncle,
Don Wakefield. They came from their
home in Boston Saturday.
Henry Porter is helping John Gilfcath-
or during sugaring
Fred Dexter went to Brattleboro last
week Tuesday to attend the road commits
sioners' meeting.
School began Monday, April 3, with
Mrs. Pineo as teacher. All are glad to
welcome her again
Mrs. Ellis Wilder returned from her
visit in Springfield, Mass, last week. She
is helping Mrs. Pineo at present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

The farmers institute held in the
hall March %, was under the auspices
of the state board of agriculture and
Spofford Grange. There was Il good at
tendance and much interest was mani
tested
The program was as follows: Invo-
cation by Lynford E. futile; greetings,
S, l.. Rice; response, H. N. Darling
Feeding the Dairy Cow, G. NJ. Putnam,
president of Merrimack county Farm
ers association; Prevention of Disease
Among Our Animals, l.. +. futile, d.
V. s., of Grafton, member of the ad-
visory board;; reading, John D. Hutch
ms; Cow Testing Associations, w. p.
Davis of Durham; recess for supper.
Evening session-music, choir; Control
of Contagious and Infectious Animal
Diseases, Lynford f, futile; song, Mrs.
Richardson; Increased Profits in Dairy
ing, G.. f. Putnam; reading, Mrs.
George Brown; The State Department
Of Agriculture and the Farmer, G. NJ.
Putnam Many questions were asked
and profitable facts were gained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
WARDSBoRO CENTER.
Jesse Edison Wells.

Jesse Edison Wells, whose death tool,
place Monday, was born in Greenfield
June II, 1928, son of William and
Eunice (Allen) Wells. When in his
eighteenth year he went to Cambridge
port, where he served an apprentice.
ship of three years at the blacksmith
trade. He afterward worked in Cam
bridgeport and Ludlow, and in Barre,
Ware and other Massachusetts towns
He came to Wardsboro in 1862 and in
the following year he began business
at this place, then known as Bucket
vile. In the summer of 1910 he was
obliged to give up work on account of
the infrmities of age. He married in
April, 1855, Miss Sarah Haskins of
West Wardsboro, who died in 1868. OF
their five children only two survive
Mrs. Abbie Whitney of Brattleborc
and Herbert M. Wells of Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Once, 1 Elliot St Specialists in the
correction OF defective vision EXamina-
tion hours, to II a. m, 100 to p.
m. Saturday evenings. I to .. Special
appointments at your convenience
Phone, S3-Af.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07
AUCTIONEER
A. W. J. wilkins, BrattIeboro, Vt.
Wide Experience. Terms Reasonable
Telephone Connection
Central Vermont RAILWAY
Trains leave Brattleboro
Corrected to September 20, 1915.

Trains leave Brattleboro
600 u. m. Daily. For New London.
700 a. m. Except Sunday For South
Londonderry.
York via Springfield.
9.45 a. N. Daily. For South London
derry.
1925 a. m, Except Sunday. For Millers
Falls
4.l0 p. m. Except Sunday. For Keene,
New London and New York
via the Norwich Line steam.
ers.
GOO p. M. Except Sunday. Local for
South Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

Hills-What line does your son take
to?
Mills-Contracting Debts. For dad
to pay.-Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

DR.. G. B. HUNTER.
Office at residence. West Brattleboro
Hours, 8 to a. m, to Q, and $3.50 to 8 p.
nj. Telephone, 318.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-04-07

THOMAS RICE, M. D.
Office and residence over Vermont Savings
Bank. Hours. to a. w., / to 3, and to
p. IN. Telephone 212
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-24
ZIMMERMAN TO
SUCCEED JAC0W
AS SECRETARY
FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Berlin. NOV. %, via London Nov. 20
The resignation Of Gottlieb Won Jagow
AS secretary Of foreign affairs was
semi-ofIicially announced today He will
he succeeded by Alfred Zimmerman.
his former chief assistant.
DR.. Zimmerman is the first common
CT to hold the great post of Prussian
and German foreign minister. He has
reached this position. not as ordinarily
upon the stepping stones of ambassa-
dorial posts. but after career in the
consular service. The retirement of
Won Jagow from tho service appears to
be final The death of Count Won
TschirschkH. ambassador to Austria
started a report that yon Jagow would
probably. like Won Tschirschky. move
from the foreign secrctar, ship to Vi
emma. hut tho semi official announce
mcnt makes no mention of this and The
Associated Press correspondent is in
formed that tn. former secretary is not
being considered for any governmental
post. Won Jagow has insisted that his
health ncccseitatcs complete retirement
from official life
Count Botho Won Wedel probably
will be the next ambassador to Wen
ma, although the final decision has not
Vet ben made. For the vacant under
sccretaryship Baron Wilhelm Won
S'tumm. director of the political de-
partment Of the foreign office and
Baron Won Dem Bussche- Haddenhaus-
Ell, former minister to Bucharest. are
apparently the strongest candidates.
The appointment of Dr. thinner
mann viii relieve Chancellor Won Beth
mann HollWeg Of considerable parlia
;nentary work. All the burden OF
Reichstag debates has, up to the pres
cnt fallen OF the chancellor's shoulders
owing to Won Jagow's complete lack
or talent for public speaking or de-
bate. DR.. zimmerman on the contra.
ry. IS a ready speaker and good de.
batter.
His appointment should be sooc
GuSurT for TIE future of German
American relations. as he is strons
advocate of friendship with the Unitec
States.