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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
WILL TAKE COUNTRY'S
BUSINESS PULSE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-The federal
trade commission to-day began an in
Quiry to determine which division of
the country's industries are profitable
and which offer little money making
possibilities. Letters went to ECO 900
corporations asking them to submit in
based.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
REMARKABLY SKIN GRATING.

lies Moinos, Iowa, Fob. GA remark
able skin grating operation lasting five
hours and requiring three square feet
of human cuticlc was performed here
to-day. The patient, Roy Adrcon as
result viii live. He was conscious
Throughout the operation, His sister
his SiStcr-in-law, his wife and three
friends contributed the skin Adreun
was horribly burned last Saturday when
he threw gasoline on a ire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02

NaShuGtun. Feb ~. President Wilson
decided to-day that he cannot proceed
with The German submarine negotiations
while disscnsion in Congress weakcns his
position before the world, SO lie called
for IA show down on the pending pro-
poSa.ls TO warn Americans off merchant
ships of The European belligerents armed
for defense.
Making clear ina. he considers the
President, ard not Congress, charged with
the conduct of foreign relations OF the
United States, he wrote letter to Rep-
rcsentativc pou. acting chairman OK the
House rules committee asking him to
provide parliamentary means Tor bringing
the agitation out into the open on the
floor of tho House for full discussion
and q vote. Later he summoned Senator
stone and Representative Flood, chair
mon Of the foreign affairs committees.
and senator Kern, ma orty leader OF the
Senate for Il conference at the White
House tomorrow morning at which he
will request that one of tho various pend
ing resolutions be acted on in both
houses.
Administration leaders. working steadily
for the last week strengthening their
tines and counting on the support of the
republicans. now are so sure of their
position that they plan to end all agita-
tiou with a vote Of confidence IN tho
presidents
TUE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
The Presidents letter to Mr.. Pou. the
signal that the administration was ready
to give Germany a demonstration of
unity. follows:
My Dear Mr. Pou:
"luasmuch as learn that NJ. Henry.
the chairman of the committee on rules,
is absent in Texas, | take the liberty of
calling your attention, as ranking mem
her of the committee, to a matter of
grave concern to tn" country which can.
! believe, b" handled, under the rules of
the House, only by that committee.
The report that there arc divided
counscls in Congress in regard to the
foreign policy of tho government is being
made Industrious use of in foreign CAPT
tails. believe that report to he false
but long as it is anywhere credite &c
il cannot fail TO do the greatest harm
and expose tn" country to the most
$, rious risks therefore feel justified
in asking that your committee will per
init me to urge an early vote upon the
| resolutions with regard to travel OF
armed merchantmen which have recently
! been so much talked about, in order tina
| there may he afforded an Immediate op
portunity for fun public discussion anC
action upon them and that all doubts
and ConicCturcs may hc swept ava,
und our foreign relations once more
| cleared of damaging Observation-Disclosures
THE matter is Of so grave import
ance and lies so clearly within the fielr
iof executive initiative that | venture
| to hope that your committee will mo-
| think that | am taking unwarranteC
| liberty in making this suggestion as t'
| the business of the House. and I very
earnestly commend it to their imme
diatc consideration.
| "CordiallN and sincercly Nours.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
DIR. LORENZO SEARS
DEAD AT PROVIDENCE
Former Professor of rhetoric In the
University of Vermont.

Providence, Il. l., Feb. Cdr. I.or-
EMO Sears, author. Of many books on
American literature. died at his home
here to-day. He formerly was pro-
fcssor of rhetoric in the University OF
Vermont and later from 1890 until he
retired in 1906, held professorships in
Brown University.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
SECRET COURT MARTIAL
OF SWISS Colonies
Accused of supplying Germans with
Military Information.

Zurich, Feb. 30 via Paris, $3.50 p. M
Extraordinary precautions were taken
by the military authorities to prevent
the presence of any foreigners at the
court martial of two Swiss colonies ac-
cuscd of supplying Germany with mill
tary Information when the proceedings
opened to-day.
Fifty Swiss newspaper men. not one
of whom is the correspondent Of a for
eign newspaper We're admitted. Each
received a circular letter directing his
attention to the national interests in
volved and requesting the greatest
prudence and reserve in the reports
OF the trial
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02

New York, Feb. 2o--Ciencral FclX Diaz
sailed from New Orleans ON FEBRUARY
IS for TuXpam, a gulf Of Mexico port i'm
the oil country on a vessel owned hy him,
according to information obtained TO-DAY
10y the New York Herald. He is said to
have landed al TuXpam February % and
Joined a force which was waiting for him
i'm the interior, marching then to TERRA
Colorado ranch. From there he proc eeded
to Oaxaca, whore he has esta 5lished
headquarters.
Diaz has opened a line of communi-
cations with tho United States and
France by way of Guatamela the
Herald says. y close personal friend in
this city is named as authority for the
statement that Diaz has 30o01 men under
arms and that part of them are moving
against Mexico city. while another force
is within striking distance Of Jalisco,
Vera cruz.
The moral support Of President
Cabrera of Guatemala is reported to
have been pledged To General Daz and
the assertion is made that munitiops Of
war from Guatemala had been landed on
Mexican soil. Diaa agents are said to
be negotiating with General Zapata TO
obtain the support of his forces.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02

The accused Officers are Col. Maurice
De Wittcnwyl and Col. kari Ecli, mem
bcrs Of the Swiss general staff They are
charged with having communicated 80
the German and AustroHuneariau
legations in Berne confidential infornna-
ton regarding the French positions along
the French-Swiss froter, which had come
10 their knowledge by virtue OF their
high position. One Of the officers is
alleged to have had Russian document
in cipher translated and then to havs
sent tho translation 20 the German gem
eral staff.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
PRESIDENT WILSON
DARESCONGRESST TO
COME OUT IN OPEN

Decides He Cannot Proceed with German Sub
marine Negotiations While Dissension of
Legislators Weakens His Position Before the
World-Asks House Committee on Rules to
Urge An Early Vote Upon Resolutions with
Regard to Travel on Armed Merchantmen.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
CitrOlRN
tIIltOI.t\
CITROIAX

h"st thlnG for constipation, sour stom-
acne lazy liver and sluggish bowels
stops sick headache almost at once
'lN'S most thorough and satisfactory
il"SIlhE pain, no nausea Keeps your
system clranscd, sweet and wholesome
ASK for CitrolaX. j, ". sullivan
Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
HAS $4,000 CAPITAL.
NcShObc Syndicate, Inc. Of Brandon
VIII DO General Mercantile business.

Especial to the Free Prcss)
Montpelier. Feb. 2S.-Articles Of associa
ton have been filed with the secretary
Of state by the Neshobc Syndicate. Inc,
of Brandon, organized with capital STOCK
of $4,000 divided into 100 shares for tho
purpose of conducting general mer-
camille business The incorporators arc
John s Buttlcs. Frederick T.. Rogers and
Arthur l., Buttles. all OF Brandon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
"WOODROW WILSON"
PROMPT ACTION DESIRED.

This course was decided on after the
days cabinet meeting and after a
weeks quiet steady work at the Capt.
toll. Prompt action is desired particu-
larly in the House, where agitati has
been most turbulent. and whore Speak
err Clark predicted anti administration
resolutions when first introduced would
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
MURDERED BY VILLAS MEN.

Washington, Feb. 29.--Thc murder Of
Grover Warn, an American, by villa
forces at his home last night - miles
north of Durango, was reported Of
ficially to-day to the state department.
No other details were given.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-03-02
Part of Them Alleged to BE Nov.
ing towards Mexico City-Ne-
gOtiatiOns Opened with Ia
pata, 1t Is Claimed.
GUATE MALA IS FRIENDLY
Moral Support of President Cab
rera Is Said to Have Been OBJ
tained-MunitiOns from Qua
temala Reported Landed on
Mexican Soil.

Tampa. Fla, Fob. GA Mexican ply
stefan here said to-day that General
Folk Diaz had been in Florida about Feb
ruary Is and left Key West soon after
ward in a small boat for the Thousand
islands, where he was to board a yacht
bound for Mexico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
UNIVERSAL PEACE PLEA
IS REGISTERED IN PLAY
1.-THE Bounties of the Kingdom"
Is Presented at Carroll
Hall.

A plea for universal peace was en-
phasized in The Bounties Of the King
DOM play by Mrs. E. E. Crowell
Dunlop. produced by her at Carroll Hall
last evening. Among those who took
leading parts were Joseph Hammer.
Miss Sylvia Metcalf. Carl Gill. Eliza
beth McIsrney. Honorette Lemeneger.
Isabel Talbot, Carl Gill. William But
terworth Crowell and Jane Brewer.
Because a number of the actors failed
to arrive Mrs. Dunlop had to read the
lines in their place.
Others taking part were: Mrs. Edna
Brewer, Mineola Banitz. Robert Buckler.
Mary Roby. Marcelie Lemeneger,
Michael McTurney. Mabel Stout Marie
Studs. Elizabeth Davis. Cecilia Talbot,
Edward Talbot. Mrs. John Fosselman,
Beatrice Deeds. Mrs. Koontz. Caroline
Carpenter, Joseph Hammer. william But
terworth Crowell. Francis Deeds, Isabel
Carpenter. Ethel Sencendiver, Elsie
Fuhrmann. Dorothy Deeds. Jaques Stout
Lillard. Dorothy Deeds. Clara Studs.
Miss Claudia Owens. Miss Ruth Fuhr-
mann, Mrs. Pauline Hammer.
Following the play a program was
given. consisting Of songs. by Mr.. Han
men. accompanied by Miss Ruth Fuhr-
mann: songs by Miss Flora A. Briggs.
accompanied by Mrs. w. c. Hamilton
dances by Miss Esther Hughes, accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Gertrude
Brooke: songs by Miss Clara Studs, ac-
companied by Harry Wheaton Howard,
and recitations by Mr.. Crowell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
TEXTILE man ATTACKS
CHILD LABOR MEASURE
Vice President Of Association Says
Long Haired Men, Short Haired
Women Misrepresent Facts.

ASHEvILLE. N. c.. June 17.-charg-
ing that paid hirelings. long haired
men and short haired women" had
grossly misrepresented child labor con-
ditions in southern cotton mills to Con.
gress and the interstate commerce.
commission: advocating state aid tc
parents. urging compulsory school at
tendance and predicting another
chance at the Heating BILL" J. NJ. Davis
Of Newberry. g. c.. vice president OF
the Southern Textile Association. made
the principal address at tho closing
session Of the association today.
The following officers were unani-
President, Frank e. Heymer. Alexander
City. Ala: vice president, J. NJ. Davis
Newberry. S. G.; secretary. A. B. Carter
Greensville, s. c.: treasurer. Marshall
Dilling. Siluria, Ala; chairman board
of governors. Gordon Cobb. Inman. S. C
Speaking Of the Heating child labor
bill. now pending In Congress, Vice
President David declared that there
had been much Misrepresentation OF
mill conditions in the south.
The average politician" he said
both state and national, cares very
little for tho merits or dement's of this
bill or for the child and family 1,
may affect. II the bill is for the time
popular. and II by supporting 1t the
politician can retain his ONCE. he IL
ready to give 1t his unqualified sup.
port"
Concluding his speech, Mr.. Davis said
that tho mill owners do not wish tc
work children under fourteen years OF
age. and in most cases where children
under that age are allowed to work
such action Is more for the benefit OF
tho child than for the monetary ad'
vantage Of the mill"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
NO CONSUMPTION IN CANADA,
If Adopted Tourists From This
Country Would Not Be Affected.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
MONTREAL. Canada. June 17-An
apprehension on the part of many
Americans that II they come to Canada
they might be subject to conscription
for the army is indicated in numerous
inquiries to the government here. 1t is
pointed out that there is no conscrip-
ton in Canada. Furthermore, the gov
eminent authorizes the statement that
no measures taken for recruiting the
forces either have been or will be an
piled to any person not ordinarily resi-
dent in the Dominion. nor Is it the in
tention to ask for volunteers except
from among British subjects resident in
Canada.
The military service act under which
CONSUMPTION is applied in Great Britain
affects only persons ordinarily resident
there. Americans and British subjects
who reside in the states and who wish
to visit Canada will find no more trou-
BILE on the border than they have ex-
perienced in the past, the immigration
authorities suggest. However, all nat
uralized Americans whose country OF
origin is at war with the British empire
should bring along their naturalization
certificates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
TEN FRENCH OFFICERS
ARE PUT TO HARD LABOR
Germans Retaliate for Alleged
Harsh Treatment Of Lieut.. Erler
by the Enemy.

BERLIN. June II. by wireless to
Sayville-Ten French officers in a Ger
man prisoners camp have been trans
ferred to a military prison in retalia-
ton for similar treatment meted out to
Lieut. Erler, a German, who is a pris-
oner in the hands of the French. says
the semi official Norddeutsche ALICE
meme Zeitung.
Lieut. Erler." the newspaper says.
burned a French house by order of his
superior because French irregulars had
fired from the building. Later Lieut..
Erler was captured by the French and
sentenced to twenty years hard labor.
THE German government turned over
to the French authorities proof which
would remove all doubt of the inno-
cence of the lieutenant. but the French
government declined to grant the Ger
man officer a new trial Erler was
TRANSPORTED to the Avignon prison,
where he Is being treated as a common
criminal.
THE German government has now
TRANSPORTED ten French officers to q
military prison, where they will be
treated in a manner similar to that
accorded to Lieut.. Erler until the
French government brings the German
lieutenant to the ohdcers' war prison.
ers' camp"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

ternal affairs Of the gnome village.
barbarian army being drawn up for re-
view at the gates Of the oriental city,
and many other striking scenes, as the
plot Of the spectacle is worked out to
its conclusion.
At one point In the play Miss Keller
man dives into a pool from tower
eighty feet tall. from which she is I'M
prisoned. in that way making her escape
from the harem of the wicked sheik,
who has her captive.
One of the most striking features In
connection with the production of the
spectacle. the Washington traveller who
observed 1t being made, said. was the
bringing to Jamaica from the United
States of herd Of camels. They were
not needed in the production for more
than half an hour. but they made that
long journey especially to be- photo
graphed in the necessary scenes that
short length of time. They are worth
$4,000, and the gentleman in charge OF
them, whose important duties do not
usually include taking care of camels.
was wont to bitterly complain to his
friends that he almost had to sleep
with the beasts. so anxious was he that
nothing should happen to his valuable
charges before they made their dra-
matte debut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
WOMEN TO WORK FOR G. o. P.
Plans to Assist Hughes and Fair
banks Are Mapped Out.

Plans for enlisting women through
out the country In the campaign to
elect Hughes and Fairbanks were map
ped out last night at the home OF Mrs.
Ellis Logan. 1888 Irving street north
west Mrs: Logan sent out a call for a
meeting of republican women. and last
night the National Woman's Hughes
and Fairbanks League was formed.
Mrs. Logan was elected president,
Mrs. Harlow Bacon Of Silver Spring,
Md, vice president, and Mrs. Mary E.
Parker, treasurer. A secretary will be
elected at the next meeting Of the or
ganixation In Mrs. Logan's homo the
third Saturday in July.
Members Of the organization will pay
no dues, but will bear their individual
expenses in connection with the cam
paign.
with women in the states and have
them form state organisations. Mem
bers of these organizations will be
urged to work among their relatives
and friends to obtain votes for the
Hugh s r airbanks ticket. They will be
Instructed to make periodical reports
to the national organization headQuar-
tiers here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
OHIO STANDARD OIL CO.
MUST EXPLAIN PRICES
Federal Trade Commission Asks
Why It Can Charge More
Than Competitors.

A special hearing has been set by the
federal trade commission for next Wed
nesday to enable the Standard Oil Com
pany of Ohio to explain why it is able to
charge several cents more a gallon for
gasoline than is charged by its competi'
tors. Commissioner w. J. Harris, who
has led in the commissions investga-
ton into the causes for the increased price
of gasoline. has indicated that the COM
mission will take steps to enforce the
attendance of representatives OF the Ohio
concern unless they attended the hearing
voluntarily.
At a hearing a week ago. attended by
nearly all parties interested except the
Ohio company, the commission reached
failure of the Standard Oil Company OF
Indiana to compete in the Ohio territory
permitted the higher prices there and
was one of the underlying causes OF the
Decentralization Of the oil industry: He
said, too, that statements from officials
Of the Ohio concern were necessary 10
complete the report on the investigations
which will be turned over to the Depart
ment Of Justice II evidence is found look
ing to a criminal conspiracy to raise
prices.
Has Barred Further Increases.
Mr.. Harris expressed the opinion that
the inquiry had the effect of preventing
further increases in prices. The Standard
Oil Company. he said. was the only bid
der on a government contract for a years
supply three months ago. and its lowest
price was s11a cents a gallon. to begin
July 1. The investigation followed soon
after. and the price has remained at
about the level Of the bid.
investigations have shown" Mr.. Har-
ris added. that there is a decrease in
justifies part of the increase in price, but
we are convinced that there Is no eco
nomic justification Of the enormous raises
that have been put into effect"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
MIR. ROOT ON CAMPAIGN ISSUES
Says People Must Awake From the
Lethargy Of Mere Business.

UTICA. N. Y. June lin his first
public utterance since the republican
national convention. former Senator
Root laid down the issues of the presi-
Dental campaign at the dedication OF
the new home of the Utica Republican
Club.
ut Is q campaign" he said. which
and wake up from the lethargy Of mere
business and leisure the patriotic peo-
pie Of America, who had forgotten
that to preserve their liberty and their
active and elf-sacrificing."
Describing the democratic party. he
said: For IL the government 10 q COW
to be milked-and not mistress to
be served"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
MANY OPPORTUNITIES
FOR WORK OFFERED
Federal Employment Bureau Gives
Out List Of Positions Now
Available.

The following opportunities for en-
ployment in the District of Columbia,
Maryland and Virginia, additional de-
without charge at the federal employ
ment bureau. Mills building, 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue northwest
have been announced:
District of Columbia: One boy. white
or colored. to attend to lawn. general
work. cleaning cutters; 81 per week
free board and lodging; must be hon
est.
One single woman (colored) for gen.
very neat; for family Of two adults
$50 per month; free board and lodging
One single woman for general house
work. with some knowledge of cook
ing; $14 per month and good home
usual hours.
Maryland: Prince Georges county
One single or married (preferred) man
for farming. orchard work, running
grist mill; any capable white: Belgian
or Dutch preferred; experienced; chill
dren permitted; no transportation;
work on share basis: unfurnished
house. garden and fuel; applicant must
be a miller. or be familiar with machin-
cry and capable of mastering the bust
ness: bonus of 81 per day for any i'm
provement made on place.
Prince Georges county-One single
man for general farm work; any Eng
lish speaking; experienced preferred
SIT to SIS per month; free board and
lodging.
Prince Georges county-One boy to
attend to garden. etc. light work; any
white or colored; SO
$40 per month. free board and lodg-
ing.
For General Farm Work.
Howard county-One married man
for general farm work; any white
English speaking; $50 per month. free
board and lodging. or $35 per month.
unfurnished mouse, garden. fuel and
milk.
Montgomery county-One cook and
helper desired; white; single or mar
ried without children: SIS per month
and home: usual hours.
Virginia: Fairfax county-One mar
ried man for general farm work: any
English speaking; two cows; thorough
ly experienced: no objection to three or
four children; transportation advanced
$30-$35 per month. unfurnished house,
garden. fuel and milk
Fairfax county-One single man for
general farm work: any white Eng
disappearing; experienced and willing
worker: ST per month, free board and
lodging.
Alexandria county-One single wom-
an for general Homework; white; good
home and considerate treatment: de-
sire some one who likes country and
children; $18-$1s per month and good
home.