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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
Great Infantry Attack Launch
ed on Observation-Disclosures
Sector Put Down by French
Curtain of Fire.
TEUT0N;' Loss IS HEAVY
Germans Report Success in Hold
ing the Onslaught of Russians
on Eastern FrOnt-Air Squad
ron Drops Bombs on Saloniki
HarbOr Works.

London. March 2s.-Another determined
attempt by the Germans to break
through the French lines northwest of
Nerdun has resulted in failure, with
heaVy losses to the Germans.
After days of intense artillery prepare
ton for another effort to lessen the
SIX miles intervening between them and
the Paris-Verdun railway and the nine
miles still between them and Nerdun, the
Germans launched a great infantry at
tack on the Haucourt- Bet hincourt sector.
In successive waves the Germans were
thrown into the fray. but all of their
attempts We're put down by the curtain
of fire Of the French guns and voleys
of the French infantry.
There Is still an Intermittent lombard
ment going on northeast of Verdun and
in the Woevre region the French have
been Smelling German positions. On the
Argonne they are giving the German
lines no rest. while In the Vosges the
artillery action has been marked on
both sides.
On the British front, in the St. Eloi
sector. the Germans opened a heavy
artillery fire on the British forces hold
ing the ground gained by them Monday.
The British artillery replied effectively
and, according to the British official
statement, these positions are still in
the hands of tho british.
In the Postavy region of the Russian
front Berlin reports that the onslaughts
of the Russians against the German
lines have been held and that the at
lacking forces have suffered heavy cas-
ualties. A semi-official despatch from
Berlin says the Russians have attacked
in their new offensive with 60 divisions
over front of 100 kilometers and that
their losses have not been less than
5000 men.
Heavy Italian commandments Of Aus
trian positions on the Doberdo heights
and along the IsonZo continue
German air squadron has dropped
bombs on the harbor works at Saloniki
and the entente allies encampment north
of Saloniii
A German torpedo boat destroyer has
been rammed and sunk in a recent sea
battle by the British light cruiser Cleo
patra. There were no German survivors
The American government through its
ambassador at Berlin has asked the
German government If it's submarines
We're responsible for the damage sus-
ta1ned by the cross channel steamer
Sussex and the sinking of the British
steamer Englshnan.
Two additional steamers have been
sent to the bottom, the Eagle Point a
British vessel, presumably by torpedo
and the Harriet, a Danish vessel, by a
mine. The crews OF both vessels were
saved.
The unity and solidarity OF the entente
allies and the decision so continue the
struggle to victory for the common
cause" were reaffrmed in resolutions
passed by the conference of the allies
in Paris
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

( limits than had been agreed on by the
| Mexican ambassador designate and the
state department in the original draft.
Some officials think the first chief might
be unwilling to have It disclosed just
| how far the American forces have pene-
trated or may penetrate into his coun-
try to carry out their mission.
1t Is indicated that General Carranza's
proposals showed no desire to exclude
the expedition from use of the Mexican
railways On the contrary. the protocol
would establish a definite agreement for
Just that purpose. AS this may take
some time to reach It's final form, WASH
ington officials determined to press for
the much more limited permission asked
by General Funston The latter would
apply only to specific roads and towns
while the general agreement Of tho
protocol would cover all rail and other
transportation lines within the territory
embraced in the UNDERSTANDING
Secretary Baker was emphatic to-day
in saying no objection to the use OF
motor truck trains to supply the troops
had been raised by Mexican officials
With the 100000 emergency approprla-
ton available, the department will be
able to carry out its plan for establish
ing complete Independent supply sys-
tenn for the troops at the front, regard
less Of what may be the result of dplo-
matte negotiations over the railroads
General Funston's reports have not
shown the supply situation to be seri-
Gus at present and with as many addi-
tional truck trains as he may require
the department believed he will be able
to keep his supplies moving forward
steadily.
The aeroplane situation also will be
relieved in the near future now that tho
war department has funds to call on.
Representatives of various aeroplane
manufacturers were in conference with
war department officials again during the
day. The machines purchased will be OF
sufficient size and power to carry two
persons and a supply of fuel to last four
hours. 1t was indicated that with these
conditions met, early deliveries would
have an influence in awarding orders.
Another matter under discussion which
may be put through at once is that of
building a chain Of three high power
radio stations along the border to provide
for continuous communication, day and
night. The army now has go kllowatt
station at San Antonio and the construc-
ton Of two more, one at FL PaSo and one
at Fort Huachuca, Arz., has been recon-
mended. 1t Is possible that some army
plant elsewhere In the United States may
be moved to the border for this pur-
pose
With the high power stations it
would be possible signal officers say,
to reach the field sets of the troops
far south in Mexico at any time The
low power field equipment would not
be able. however. to reach the border
stations except under favorable con-
ditions. The San Antonio plant is now
able to talk with Omaha direct
Official reports from consuls in Mex
leo again to-day dwelt on the lack OF
popular excitement there over the en-
try of American troops
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
BASKETBALL TITLE
CLAIMED BY co. f
Assumes to BE states Champion Team
in View of Seasons Record,

Bellows Falls. March 2s-The Co T.
basket ball team claims the basketball
championship of the State OF Vermont
and it is conceded generally that the men
Of the local outfit of the Vermont Ma
tional Guard are entitled to the cham
pionshp. In order that there may be no
doubt In regard to the matter. however
Manager Edward c. Barry has issued a
challenge to any team In the State to try
for the title.
Up to within a short time ago the Barre
Shamrocks We're considered the cham
pions and 1t was admitted that If any
team could defeat the granite cutters that
that team would be entitled to the title
The Co. T. team played the Shamrocks
and decisively defeated them, the score
being 81 to 25 Two previous games had
gone $3.50 Co. Z having taken one by
the score of As to 81, and the Shamrocks
having defeated the militamen, Sc to 90
Windsor had put In a bid for the cham
pionship earlier in the season but of five
games played against Co. f Windsor has
won two by close margins and lost three
by these scores II to IS: Al to II: 10 to 80
The average weight of the State cham
pions is l5S pounds. The team has lost but
four home games two to Keene A. G. and
one each to the Worcester, Mass. knights
or Columbus. champions Of New Eng
land, and to Seton Hall school. The team
has played y games and won l.. 1t has
scored 800 points to 154 by it's opponents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

Washington. March s.-Diplomatic anc
domestic aspects of the Mexican prob
lem overshadowed its military side her,
tonight, official reports from Genera
Funston disclosing no change in the sit
uatfon on the border or in Mexico Con
gress rushed through an emergency ap-
preparation of $50 ZOE to pay for the pur'
suit of the bandits. and the state depart
ment prepared TO press General Carranza
for permission to use Mexican railways
to solve the troop supply problem.
Fears expressed In press reports from
| the border that failure to obtain use OF
the railroads might seriously hamper the
pursuit of Villa were not reflected at
either the state or war departments.
Senator Gallinger. republican leader IN
the Senate. presented to Secretary Baker
a telegram from Senator Fall at FL Paso,
dealing with the railway and border ques-
tons, 1t declared shipments of gasoline
intended for the American forces in
Mexico were being held up by Carranza
officials
THE departments dispatches of last
night and to-day while meagre and deal
ing with technical matters. indicate con-
tinued and growing good will toward our
expedition in Mexico" Secretary Baker
said later in a statement. ITS object APP
pears to be thoroughly understood by the
people of Mexico We have no dispatches
indicating any cause for apprehension"
The communication to General Car
rama will be made through Special
Representative Rodgers at Queretaro
to whom instructions went forward to-
night. State department officials said
1t seemed necessary to impress on the
de facto government the need for spe-
cial consideration of the request to use
the lines south from the border without
awaiting the perfoctlnG of the protocol
under negotiation. While there was no
question but that the expedition after
Villa would press on. 1t was stated, and
that a sufficient amount Of supplies
could be provided to the troops by motor
truck trains, general use OF the lines
would greatly simplify matters.
News dispatches from the border to-
night indicating that the American
troops already We're using the railroad
lines in some sections were read with
surprise at the war department, officials
declaring there had been no official adj
vices to that effect. 1t was thought that
IL tlie american commanders nb1 uSeu
the lines in some cases on their own
initiative it probably was done in CO.
operation with the local Carranza au-
thorltes. Officials do not think any
extensive use Of railroads has been
made.
There are indications that the check
In the protocol negotiations resulting
from General Carranza's counter pro.
posal may extend that discussion a week
or more.
General Carranza's suggestions as ia
the details of the protocol apparently
are causing serious study at the state
department. While officials are re-
tcent. 1t is understood, the most i'm
portant suggestion deals with the terri
tory to be embraced within the scope of
the agreement. 1t is thought possible
General Carranza desires TO set narrower
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Bishop J. w. Hamilton Presidea owe,
'2nd Annual State Gathering.

Montpelier. March Determination OF
ministerial students this afternoon pre-
coded the formal opening Of the END
annual Vermont Methodist conference in
TINS city, which is to extend until tho
end of the week. The board Of trade
made arrangements to care for over 3rI
delegates, ministers and their wives,
most of the visitors to be accommodates
in private houses
This evening the Rev. f. c. Z. Dorion,
ID. D., editor Of the Zion Herald. Bos-
ton, gave an address to the Epworth
League anniversary, in Trinity Church,
Where the sessions are to be held To-
morrow forenoon at nine O'Clock organ
ization Of the conference will be per-
fected under the direction Of Bishop
John w. Hamilton OF Boston This aft
ernoon there We're about score Of can
didates, the Rev. w. r. Davenport being
chairman Of the examining board.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
MISSING ITALIANS
FINALLY LOCATED
I.uiri Gruppo and Wife. who Left Rut
and Suddenly after Their Friends
Death. Arrested in Philadelphia.

Rutland March o7.--iIaving been
sought by officers of three states for
nearly three weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Luigi
Gruppo, Italians, wanted in connection
with the death in this city OF Domcnico
Ragosto. whose body was found in an
attic tenement occupied by the Gruppos
on March s. just after they had left
town, were arrested yesterday in Phil
adelphia Warrants ware issued for
the couple charging murder but as a
report OF the autopsy on Ragosto, is
sued subsequently, showed that the
man probably died natural death,
this charge will probably not be
pressed. There is good reason to be-
lieve that Ragosto was robbed as he
had considerable money Just before his
death.
Deputy Sheriff Pascal Ricci OF this
city left to-day for Philadelphia to
where they will be arraigned in city
court Both respondents are young,
the man being 81 and his wife IS years
old. They have two children.
James Tate. captain of detectives in
Philadelphia, to-day sent states At
torney Poulin photographs of two per-
sons taken into custody on request Of
Rutland officers and they show that
the prisoners are the couple wanted
Their capture was brought about by
knowledge that Il friend of Mrs. Grup-
pos had bought ticket for Philadol-
phia not long after Ragosto's death
and by letter which recently camc
to this city giving a Philadelphia ad-
dress, where they Gruppos were found.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
ALLIES APPROVE
ALL MEASURESFOR.
UNITY Of ACT|ON
Conference at Paris Adopts I'm
pOrtant ResOlution-EcO-
nOmic Conference
Soon.

rams March 8.-The conference OF th(
entente alles' which ended to-day, adopt
eu the following resolutions just prior I'd
adjournment:
The representatives Of the allied gov
ernments' In conference at Paris, March
q and @. 1916, affirm the complete com
munity Of views and solidarity OF thu
allies. They confirm all the measures
taken to realize unity Of action on unltY
Of front.
They understand by that, Mt the sar,s
time, unity Of military action, assured
by the entente concluded between tho
genera! STATS, unity Of economic action
the organization Of which the present
conference has regulated the unity ct
diplomatic action which .s guaranteed by
their mistaken will to continue the strue.
gle to victory for the common cause.
THE allied governments decide ia
put Into practice in the economic do.
main their solidarity of views and in.
terests. They charge the economi,
conference. which Is to DO held shortly
at Paris. to propose for them appro.
pirate measures for the realization O,
this solidarity.
WIN ii VIZ" " slreIe lltIl CO-OrOi
nate and unity the diplomatic actor
to be exercised to prevent the revic.
tuallng Of the enemy, the conference.
has decided to establish at Paris per
manent committee, in which all tn,
allies will be represented
The conference has decided: FRS,
to continue the organization, alread,
begun at London. Of an internationa
central bureau of freights; second, L
proceed in common, and with tn,
briefest delay, to seek to employ prac
teal means to apportion equitabl!
between the allied nations the charge,
for maritime transportation and cneci
the rise in freight rates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
u. S. SOLDIER KILLED
IN RAILROAD WRECK
First Death of American In Mexico
Punitive Exhibition.

Columbus, N. NJ, March ga railroad
wreck In the district south of Casas
Grandes caused the death Of the first
soldier In the American punitive ex-
peditionary army. according to official
dispatches received at military head
quarters tonight. A message from Gen.
j. ]. Pershing's headquarters said that
the soldier, George A. Hudnell a negro
soldier In Troop b, Tenth cavalry, had
been killed In a wreck, but gave no de-
tails, Hudnell left widow at Fort
Huachuaca, Ariz. The trooper was given
a military burial March a. according to
the wireless message
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
WHY Ct. BRITAIN
TOOK SECURITIES
FROM DUTCH SHIPS
Reply to American Inquiry Is
That German Owned Stocks
We're COntraband.

Washington, March 2S.--Great Britain s
reply to an inquiry by the United States
regarding the removal of si2,0OO,O00 in Sc
curities from Dutch steamers on the way
from Rotterdam to New York and touch
Ing at English ports was transmitted to
the state department to-day by Ambas-
sador Page
In substance 1t said that such securities
as were OF German ownership and were
being sent to America to establish a cred :
It here were held on the ground that they
were as much contraband MS would be a.
shipment of an equivalent amount Of
specie.
The British government explained.
however. that careful examination had
been made of the seized securities: that
only such Of them as were clearly of
German ownership had been detained
and that the remainder already had
been forwarded to the consignees in
this country.
The German-owned stock has been
placed before the prize court for dis
position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
POWERFUL SIGNAL.
LIGHT INVENTED
100 TfmcH More Intense Than Mos.
Powerful Acctylcnc LIMP Now Used.

washington, March % Invention OF a
ury cell electric signal liSht capable q
projecting Its rays 100 miles and through
comparatively thick smoke and haze was
announced to-day by tho coast and
seodeuc survey. The light said to 10
loo times more powerful than the ncetv-
lehe lamps now in use, VAS perfected by
u G' Fischer, chief of the Surveys in
strument bureau. II VIII be used on
surveys in Che mountains of the ives.
where the distance between the stations
frequently is more than 100 miles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
HUGE SUMS SPENT
FOR CHEWING GUM

The chewing-gum habit has cost tho
American people for chice alone nearly
$4,000" in the last ten years or almost
flve times as much as we paid Russia for
Alaska. according to figures furnished by
the department OF commerce. Normally
our annual reports OF chicle amount to
100000 pounds, for which We pay about
S2,O,O0o in the countries NJ origin. and to
which must be added customs duties in
our own ports of about $4,000
In 1913 total imports of the gum amount
cd to l9.0"c0 pounds, the record impor-
tation for any one year In 1915 the total
was 6.50o,oo0 pounds
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
Held in Liquor Case.

st Adams, March 27.-Joseph Book er
OF Georgia was arraigned before Judge
N ~ Post in city court this afternoon
on charge of furnishing liquor IL
legally lie furnished bail OF 800 for
appearance May 3, The arrest was
maze on an alleged disclosure by Roy
Irombley of Georgia. who in city court
this morning was fined for y first Of
Tense of intoxication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
THE REV. M'NEIL SUED.
ParishiOner Says Barre Pastor Fraudu-
IentIy Represented Land Vnluc.

Montpelier. March 2S.-The case of
d. II. Mcdonald VS.. the Rev. Frederick
Mcneil, both of Barre town. the plain y.
TIL parishioner of the church, Of
which the defendant is pastor, COM
menced to-day in county court. The
plaintiff claims that the defendant falsely
and fraudulently represented the value
OF piece of land In Enfield Me-, re-
sulting in the plaintiff Investing 5000
IN the purchase OF the same. Mr.. Nc
Donald AYERS that the land is worth
about half that sum and sues to re-
cover $3.50 Plaintiff and defendant
mad agreed to purchase the land as part
ners. but the plaintiff alleges that he
furnished all the money, Witnesses yes
terday testified as to the value of tim
Der on the property in question. The
case has awakened considerable interest
In Barre town and the court room was
we'll filled with spectators and witnesses
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
SUES FOR COI-NsFy. rFrss

Rutland. .hrch GA sequel to tho
famous Fayette Potter vii. case in which
futile attempt was made to break tho
will which carried oequest 90 $50 coo 10
the town OF Pawlet comes into Rutland
county court to-day with tho trial OF the
case of Attorney Ernest II, O'Er'en OF
this city VS.. Florence T. Potter OF Pawle:.
one of the contestants TO the will Tho
lawyer is cndeavoring 10 recover 500 for
counsel fees in carrying the Initial case
through county ana supreme cou,t. At
torney T. w, Moloney has n similar suit
against the contestants. who Claimed that
the will was invalid in that one o. the
witness Was a person i,teles In the
town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
AGRICULTURE DECREASES

Paris' March 2S-The mobilization OF
Farmers has caused a decrease In cult
walton of France of 3,39i,OOO hectares
"'dSo,So9 acres), according to statement
made by Jules Meine, minister of ag-
ricuiture, in the Chamber of Deputies
to-day The deficit must be remedied,
SAID the minister. in speaking on behalf
or the government bill providing for the
tillage Of abandoned farms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
HAS 100000 CAPITAL.
Eastern VI. Public Utilities Corporate
Get Certificate from Service
COmmiSslOn.

Montpelier. March 1.-THE Eastern Eer-
mont Public Utilities Corporation OF
Hardwick has filed with the secretary Of
state certificate OF incorporation recent
~ granted by the Public Service Com
mission. The capital stock Is 500 on
divided into 1000 shares. The incor.
porators are F. Monroe Dyer Of New
York city. w. c. Clifford of Bethel, f. F.
Clark of Groton. L. NJ Frost of Rutland
and \. a. Daniel of West Danville
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
BOY ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT IN THE LEG

Brattleboro, March 97.-Raymond Crown,
aged IS, son Of Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin
A. Crown of Frost place. while cleaning a
20 calibre rife at the home of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Deyo of West
Dummerston, was accidentally shot in the
left leg above the knee this afternoon. lie
was taken to the Memorial hospital where
the surgeons said it would not be neces-
eary to extract the bullet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
BARS BARRED.

Henry" said the cling ,nan..
wife, what does this mean found
receipted hotel bill in your pocket
when YOU came back from yoir last
trip and among the items ~ this one:
Bar S. Why-er." stammercd Henry
you see, ! had a Let of tho FIRMS
money in my pockets that night. so
had the landlord put bar on my door
as pre- aution against lurslars."-
Philadelphia Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
$4,000 IN GOLD FOR
CAPTURE OF VILLA

brownsville, Tex, March 2S-American
ana Nexlcan business men in Monterey
are ehdeavoring to raise $4,000 in gold
us reward for the capture of Villa, dead
VT awe, 1t was said here to-day by
americans returning from there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
GREENOUGH KILLED.
FORMER burlington boy. Lincmnn, EIcc
trOcutcd at HavcrhiII. Mass.

Montpelier, March 27-Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Greenough OF this city received
telegram this evening telling Of the death
OF their son, Frederick aged %, by
electrocuton at Haverhill, Mass. where
ne was employed AZ n lineman by an
eIectrlc company. lie was formerly EN-
ploNed by the Tenney company, this city,
ana went to IIaverhill six months ago.
tie leaves IA wife besides his parents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

MI Grcenough was born in this city
ana lived here until about eight years
ago. when he went 10 Montpelier to re-
s'ue' brother, Alfred $. Greenough OF
south Willard street, is employed as
butler for Frank II. Wells.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30

Number Of widows of British soldiers
who have thus far been reported to the
army council Is 4l5OO.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-30
SUM OF $8,611,5O2
IS APPROPRIATED
FOR VILLA CHASE

Congress Rushes Through Emergency Measure
NO Change in Situation on the Border Or in
Mexico Is Indicated-State Department Pre-
pares to Press Carranza for Permission to
Use Mexican Railways.