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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
BRITISH OFFICERS
DETAINED IN NEW YORK
Board of Inquiry Holds Hearing and
Reports to Washington.

New York, Sept. 26.-Maior Arthur :.
Humphreys and Lieutenant Hugh Levi'i:,
Jr officers of the British army who We're
wounded in the recent lighting near the
Somme river in Flanders. We're examined
by a special board of inquiry at The E,'is
island immigration station to-day. They
were detained yesterday on their arrival
from England on the SaXonia in cOmpli.
ence II was explained with An order ffolr
the state department to hold all office :
or soldiers of beligerent countries who
land at this port on their way to Canada
or stay in the United States,
Lieut.. Levick's father is said to be a
member Of the banking firm of Lee, i!e
Ginson & Go. OF this city and Boston. lie
was born in this country but registered
as British subject at the British en-
bassy in Washington.
The detained officers notified the British
consulate here Of their detention. but q
was then TOO late 10 obtain immediate ac-
ton by the state department and the,
spent the night on the SaXonia.
The findings Of the board of inquiry IL
their case will ne sent to Washington.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
DEFENDANT ABSENT.
So Irwin J. Royce Gets SS' Verdict In
suit akainst Notorist

Montpelier, Sept. Nc lin Washington
county court this afternoon the suit n
Henrietta Gazzoni against Robert y.
Columbo and wife was commenced, tho
plaintiff suing for trespass on the person,
She alleges that the Colunbos entered ner
home last spring, that she was asSau tea
by Mrs Columho with broom and stov"
poker and was assisted by her husband
and that her hair was pulled ont All
OF the parties involved reside In Barre,
The paintif was on the stand yesterday
and told OF the assault.
\ verdict was returned ny a jury in tine
case of Irwin ]. Boyce va Fred A MILAN
for the plainttfY to recover damages ~
SCI. trial being held without The defend
ant being present or represented by coun-
sell He ie a resident of Barre and said
10 he in Massachusetts at present. Boz ce
sued for damages TO his team when ii
was run into by Mllans automobile n
! year ago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
CARRANZA DENOUNCES
REPUBLICAN PARTY
says IL Influences l. =. Press 10 FaIslfy
Mexican situation.

Mexico city, Sept 26.--That The re-
pub!lcans for political ends are in
tiuencins the American press to publish
false reports Of the subjects discussed
at the New London conference is II
statement made by First Chief Car
rama in circular just issued and adj
dressed to the governors of the various
states OF Mexico. The circular follows:
THE American press is publishing
inaccurate information regarding the
subjects discussed by the Mexican and
American commissioners at New Lon
don. Since the proceedings of the con-
ferences are kept secret reports pub
lshed in newspapers hostile to Mexico
should not be taken seriously. | In
form YOU of this to advise YOU of the
methods employed by the republicans
in the political campaign. I assure you
that the Mexican commissioners are
following my instructions and are only
discussing the withdrawal Of American
troops from our national territory.
~. CARRANZA"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
cost PAGE $4,000;
FLETCHER $4,000
Tates S297-Expense Account
of Vermont Senatorial
( Candidates, -4t.

Montpelier Sept. p6-1t cost Gov. c.
w. Gates only s297 10 run as candidate
Tor United States senator at the recent
primaries. even less than was generally
supposed. as against $4,000 and $4,000
srespectively by ex-Gov. Fletcher and
Senator Page. Governor aates's state
ment, with several othera was filed to-day
In the Office Of thes ecretary OF state, hav-
ing been forwarded from Essex Junction.
Oscar G. Miller of Newport, democratic
nominee for senator, spent Just two
cents and Emmett B. Daley of Bennins-
ton, democratic nominee for congress
man paid out nothing.
Porter Fl. Dale OF Island Pond ex-
pended &tg and Judge John e. Weeks OF
Middlebury, defeated for the nomination
Tor lieutenant governor. expended $3.50. 50.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
MAN AND WIFE LOST
IN WHITE MOUNTAINS

Dfxville Notch. N. IT,. Sept. 2''-
Joseph A. Dennison. former assistant
district attorney of Suffolk county,
Mass, and his wife. who had been lost
nearly four days in the wilderness OF
the northern foothills of the White
mountains, we're found early Sunday
They had suffered greatly from eX-
haustion and lack of food and sleep,
but 1t was not thought their hardships
would cause permanent injury to their
health.
The Dennisons were found in an
abandoned logging camp on the shores
Of Dead Diamond stream in the Dart
mouth College grant. wild part of
country near the Maine border. and 10
miles from the hotel from which they
had set out Wednesday afternoon FOR
a stroll.
In seeking to return they had lost
their bearings in the almost trackless
woods and for two days had wandered
in quest Of a habtation. Not until Fri
day did they find shelter in an old lum-
Der shack where they remained toe
tired to walk.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
PERSHING TO SUCCEED
LATE GEN. MILLS
President VIII Nominate Him ms Ma
jor-Gcneral.

Washington. Sept. 2j.-Secretary Bake
announced late to-day that the President
would nominate Brig Gen. Pershihe
commander Of the American expedition
arv forces in Mexico to be a major-Gen-
eral to fill the vacancy created by the
death of MajorGeneral Mills.
Colonies Eben Swift of the general
staff Francis II. French Of the 2lst IN
fantry, Edwin St. John Greble of the 9th
field artillery, and Charles G. Treat OF
the general staff. will become brigadicr-
general, succeeding General Pershing, and
Granger Adams, Montgomery McCom1
and f. W. Sibley, who are to be retired.
General Pershings promotion does not
affect his assignment as commander of
the expeditiouary force in Mexico.
The President will send the nominate
to Congress in December.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
COMPLIES SUCCUMBS
TO FIERCE ATTACKS
OF ALLIED ARMIES
Town Is Pivotal Point in German Line Guarding
Approaches to Bapaume and Peronne on
Somme Front-Teutons Fight to the Death

London. Sept. 2G.--Combles, the
pivotal point in the German line guard
ing the approach to Bapaume. on the
north. and Peronne, on the south OF the
Somme front has fallen before the ter
rifle attacks of the French and Brit
ish, the Germans lighting to the dea tn
or surrenderlng when there was no
longer hope.
French and British troops swept in
from three sides after their capture of
Morval and Fregicourt broke through
the German defences. overran the town
and carried all before them. This
place with its marvellous subterranean
passages and powerful Notifications
had been caught in the grip of the
allies. who. coming from the north and
the south, had already advanced far
beyond 1t and cut off communication
with the rear except narrow strip,
which was covered by the allied guns.
At the end of the fighting. the town
was filled with the bodies of Germans
who had fallen fighting. the French off,
clal statement says.
Prior to the loss of Combles. the ef-
feet of the victories of the French and
British armies, in the capture Of i'm
! portant strategic points on the previous
| day was reflected in he official com -
| munication issued by the German war
office which, after describing briefly
| the great artillery homberdmont of the
| entente allies, lasting four days. and
| the attack between the Ancre and the
| Somme. admits that tho conquest of
| the villages on the line of GucudeCourt
must be recognized" and adds But
| before all we must think of our heroic
| troops, who faced the united Anglo
| French principal forces and the massed
| employment of material of the whole
| worlds war industry, prepared during
many months"
| Both ThiepVal, at the northwestern
| end of the British line. and the fortified
town Of BuedeCourt, northwest of Les
hoeufs, have also fallen into the hands
of the British. Around the former
place many hard battles have beer
fought since the inception of the prcat
entente offensive on July I. Genera
Sir Douglas IIaig's men after captur
ing Thiepval drove eastward and tool
the Zollern redoubt, a strongly forti
fed position which lies between Thicp
val and the bend in tho British line a
lCourcelctte.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
PRESIDENT WILL
TAKE THE STUMP
Decides to Make One or More
Speeches in New York State
Campaign.

Long Branch, y. j., Sept. 26.-Ns re-
suit of conference here Tonight between
President Wilson and Judge Samuel sea-
bury. democratic candidate for governor
of New York. the President Is expected
to make one or more speeches in New
York within the next few weeks No
final arrangements have been made. but
Judge Seabury remained at shadow
Lawn over night and will discuss further
the New York political situation with
Mr.. Wilson In the morning.
! The President has been told that it is
imperative that the democrats carry
New York and it is said concentrated
efforts will he made to present the demo-
cratic case to New York voters
William +. MCCombs. democratic candi-
date for United States senator, will see
the President within the next few days.
ut viii hc the first conference between
the two since MIR McCombs refused to
accept Il second term as chairman of the
democratic national committee. Mr.. VIII
son will do everything possible to obtain
Mr.. McCombs's election, it was said.
| In spite OF the determination of Mr..
| Wilson to make non-political speeches on
| his forthcoming trips away from Shadow
| Lawn. it appeared probable tonight That
he would find means for getting his views
on partisan questions before the country.
| His addresses here will be more of PC
ltical character than those in otner
! places.
| Elaborate arrangementas are being
made to turn the reception OF the Presi-
dent saturday to members Of Young
mems democratic clubs into hig political
event. It will he the first time since his
notification speech that the President has
addressed purely democratic audience.
! Up to the present Mr. Wilson had per
sisteuty refused to carry on any active
| campaign for reelection. He takes the
| position that it is undignifed for a p:esi-
dent to so out seeking votes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
FRENCH HAVE RECLAIMED
SEVENTY SQUARE MILES
And Taken 10000 kinwOiud-d Prison
ers in somppe Offensive.

Paris. Sept 26.--A scmi-offical ac-
count in the Bulletin Des Almees of
the battle of the Somme from its be-
ginning. July 1, says that the French
have conquered about 70 square miles
of territory, captured $4,000 unwound-
ed prisoners. removed i,JO3 wounded
and taken A cannon. most Of them Of
heavy Calibre, 500 machine guns and
other material
II is pointed out that the allies have
broken the spirit of the Germans at
Nerdun, definitely deprived the enemy
of an initiative and turned it in their
own favor. Since the opening of the
battle. the account says, the Germans
have thrown into the battle o. new di-
visions and II battalions, Of which "a
divisions were on the English and 33.
with the II battaions, were facing the
French.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
HAS SUDDEN END.
Judson Reynolds, Prominent AlburG
Man, Succumbs to Henri Attack.

Alhurg. SEPT. 26-Judson Reynolds,
a prominent citizen of this place, died
suddenly this morning while crossing
on the boat from here to Rouses FONT
lie was 81 years of Ige and neart
trouble Is supposed to have caused ms
death. He left here this morning ap-
psrently in good health. but collapsed
suddenly on the boat When Rouses
Point was reached physician was
hurriedly summoned, but Mr., Reynolds
was dead when he arrived, He leaves
wife. nine children. and a sister inc
funeral will he held THURSDAY aftcr-
noon at two o'clock at the house win
burial in the Center cemetery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC
BY FIFTY NAJORI1
Reconsideration of Representative ID
emus of Nicbiean.

New York. Sept. @s.-Repreaentati
Frank f. Doremus of Michigan. cha
man Of the democratic cougr~ssior
campaign committee. conferred
length yesterday with National Cha
man Vance Mccormick concerning re
dtions in tho Middle West. Mr.. Dol
mus said he had had a talk with ITer
Ford on SUNDAY. and Mr.. Ford told h
the election Of Wilson was assur
Mr.. Doremus said:
conservative estimates indicate Il
the democrats will organize in the n,
House by not less than so ma ori
We will gain two seats in Connectic
three in Now Jersey, one in North ca
lima, three in New York, two in Per
sylvania, sin in Ohio. ono in India
two in Mich gan, three in Illinois. {
in Kansas, two in Nebraska and {
in California, to say nothing Of eI
chances in dozen other Middle a
Western States.
Mr., Hughes is making votes ev.
daY by his attack upon the administ
ton for averting the threatened ra
road strike"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
HAS CHANCE OF RECOVERY
Mrs. Henry Bartlett. who Contracted
POliOmyeIitis from Lynn, Mass,
Visitors, Not Critically Ill.

Underhi.l Center, Sept. 1.-THE condi-
ton Of Mrs. Henry Bartlett, who was
stricken with infantile paralysis Il week
ago, remains about the same. She is not
thought to be critically i'll and il is ex-
pected that she will recover. The left
leg is paralyzed and the muscles of the
right ankle. but her right arm. affected
at first. is showing signs of improvement.
The visitors from Lynn, Mass, from
whom it is believed Mrs. Bartlett con-
tracted the disease, will have to remain
in quarantine week longer They are
John ]. KELLEY Peter Grimes Matte
Walls and Rose NcE.Verv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
MORE u. S. HELP
NEEDED FOR BELGIUM
American People WIN he Asked to Con-
tribute ~, OOOOOO n Month.

New York. Sept. 2G.--Belicving that
the war will continue at least another
fun year. the commission for relief in
Belgium announced to-day that it faces
the necessity of asking and soon will
ask the American people to give n mil
lion dollars every month in order to
avert widespread sickness and death
from the lack Of proper food.
TO date the United states has con-
uibuted an average Of less than half
a million month, while the commits
sion's purchases in this country.
through funds provided from other
countries. have lately averaged over
ten millions OF dollars n month.
w. l.. Honnold. who has just arrived
in New York to succeed Capt. j. f.
LuceY as director OF the commi SO ion
in America, after having filed a similar
position in London. says:
'1f the children Of Belgium and
northern France are to grow to healthy
maturity, they must be provided with
more food than Is now supplied &c
them, and to this end the commission
for relief in Belgium will soon ask the
! people Of the United States to give ri
least one million dollars monthly to-
ward the cost Of special meal which
will be served every day in the
! schools"
! Just before he sailed for Anne RIGA
Mr. Honnold inspected conditions ir
the occupied area and he comes here
convinced that the commission mus
| increase its activities on behalf of the
children. and. particularly, must com
bat an alarming increase Of tubercula'
troubles among both children anc
adults. Mr.. Honnold added:
"I am sure that the plight Of thu
children will appeal strongly to tn
| haritable instincts of the American
people, and that they will gladly sup
port us in meeting this insistcnt call o
humanity"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28

TO get something to cat Monday .
ming" Anybody wishinl r,scY"a'.
made for rooms 81 housing VI cat. D.
advise tho county agent before oct,
!. All members If tho Addison Cot
Farmers association roinr. who,
with the automobile party or not, /
get a membership ribbon by apply
to the county agent. Notice viii
given later IN regard to meeting n,
for tho day Of October II. whicl
Vermont day at the national dj
show. It is probable that ell Of
people representing Addison cou
VIII meet on the morning of tho
and go together through the str
to tho exposition grounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
SUFFRAGISTS FIND
JOKER IN DEFENSE A(
Clause GiTcs President Right to Exc
else Draft In Peace Times.

WASH InEton. sept. 26.-In its preset
issue n" SuHragiSt, official organ
inc congressional Union for Womi
SufraS" and the New Woman's part
calls attention to provision of the RI
cent national detrns" act, which.
contends gives the President autho
ItN' WItn"ut an actual declaration
war TO draft all ahle-bodied male ely
Zehs INTO serVlc" to execute the laws
tn" Union, suppress instruction al
repHl invasion.
inquiry at III" war department =
suited in confirmation of the view e
pressed by The SuffraEist. II was 81
there that the provision of the act
which attention is calloi in Tho Su
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
A MISS DEAL

a commercial traveller on has first trip
called upon well-known chemist Nc
was nervous as he put his hand into ris
pocket and drew out a card. Il repr' =
sent that concern" he said. You are
fortunate" replied the chemist The
traveller was encouraged. Il think So
sir" he said and the chemist who trad $
with US is even moro so. MY firm has
the finest line of cosmetics in the world q
II shouldn't have thought it," slowly re.
sponded the man Of medicines. Her COM
plexion looks natural" And he handed
back the photograph which the young
man had given him in mistake. Tn.
traveller didn't wait for his order.-Phila-
delphia Star,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
NO WAR WITH MEXICO
DECLARES SEC. BAkE]

Cleveland. Sept. 2G-Sccretarv
War Baker told the convention of I'll
National Association of Commerci,
Organizations here to-day that thei
VIII be no war with Mexico.
The very day | entered Wa Shingto
General Villa entered Columbus. an
since that time We have had 1890
militia sworn into the American arm
placed under arms along the r
Grandc" he said. "Now there is NJ
going to be any war. The Unite
States troops are keeping peace mere
by being on hand. but this pure
microscopic example of what migl
happen has been a great lesson to II
nation"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
IT DID NOT WORK.

The class was seated ready tor recita-
ton when . Young student rushed in
and dropped a great pile of books on the
floor. The nervous professor jumped up
and said angrily: Young man, 20 down
70 the presidents office and drop those
hooks Just like that" The young man
departed, returning in a few moments
and calmly taking his seat in the class,
Did YOU do as | told you?" demanded
the irate professor YES sir" What
did the president say?" Nothing" cody
returned the student HE wasn't there -
ladies Home journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
NOMINATE WOMAN
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTOR

Springfield. Ill, Sept 26.-The
Illinois democratic convention here to-
day went on record for woman suffra ge,
the eight-hour day for beth mon and
women workers engaged in non-agri-
cultural pursuits and compulsory
workmer's compensation act.
For the first time in the history of
Illinois political parties. a woman was
ION mated presidential elector.
Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCullOch of
Evanston, H.. was named clector at
large.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28

Anti-Saloon League; regret the increc7-
ing frequency Of divorce and the increns.
ing dissertation of the Lords day; favor
censorship Of moving pictures; oppose the
use of any public funds for sectarnn
schools; denounce Normonism aftirm the
abiding principles of the brotherhood OF
man; and, while approaching the neces
sity OF military preparedness, warn
against the shallow principles of patrol
ism that find expression in the false uoc =
trine OF my country. right or wrong.
or my country can do no wrong
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
-FOUR RESCUED FROM RAFT

OswegO, y. y, Sept. 26.-Four men
bers of the crew of the steamer Robe
val Of Ottawa. which foundered yeste
day in Lake Ontario. nine miles fro
here. were picked up late to-day c
an improvised raft, after being buffett
by the sea for twenty hours witho,
food. Two others reported missir
We're seen in a yawl forty miles fgo
here, near the Canadian shore II ",
reported tonight. This would ind
cate that no lives were lost in Il
disaster.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
SUED FOR ISLANDER.

Rutland. Sept. 26.-Mrs. Elizabeth VIII
liams OF poutneY has brought suit in
Rutland county court against William
Thomas of the same village to recover
g., coo damages for alleged Islander, the
allegation being that the defendant, in the
presence Of Mrs. William Young, - i
Anna Hood, made statements defama-
tory to the character of Mrs Williams.
The plaintiff declares that the defendant
sought TO iniure her in the minds of '.cr
noighbors and friends ana TO subject
her to state prison penalty
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
COULD NOT DO HER COOKING.

Mrs. l.. 4. lIar;meister. Tea, Mo.
writes 81 was affected with kidney
trouble for two years, | got so had this
summer l could hardly do my cooking
/ got Foley Kidney Pulls and | fec like
new person" Too many women neglect
symptoms of kidney arrangement, weak
back. swollen ankles and Joints, aches
pains and rheumatism. ]. w O'Sulivan
a Church St, Medical lIaVl tAdv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
INFANTILE DEATH RATE
IN NEW YORK SMALL

New York, Sept 2s.-The health de-
partment has announcer that despite
the epidemic of infantile paraly-
sis. there were only 70 deaths of chill
dren under five years in the city last
week, compared with 1862 deaths for
the corresponding week year ago.
The death rate in the city last week
was the lowest. it was said. for any
seth week in the past five years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
COMMERCIAIISNI.

What pity the Old masters could
not have shared in the great sums paid
for their works"
Maybe It's all for the best" replied
Dustin StaN "If they had been COM
mercialy tempted they might have let
their work out by contract and put in
their time painting in their sigma lures to
give It value, Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
FROST DOES DAMAGE.
Addison County Hill Towns suffer
corn and Beans Hurt.

Mddebury. Sept 26.-The fourth
noticeable frost of the season struck
this entire region last night, Little
damage was done in the lower sections,
but in the hill towns nearby and on
the mountainous regions TO the west
the frost was severe and large amount
of damage was done to corn, beans and
other garden truck, In Ripton, Goshen
and Granville still water froze at diff
ferent places to depths of from one
quarter to one-half of an inch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
FLOUR IS HIGHEST
SINCE CIVIL WAR
Prices Advance 20 Cents barrel mt
Chicago.

Chicago. Sept 2G.--The price of flour
was advanced 90 cents barrel to-day,
the highest level since the Civil War.
Standard Minnesota patents sold for
$40 a barrel, an increase OF SO over
year ago.
The cheaper grades Of -four sold to
the bakers trade also was advanced 10
and Is cents n barrel. Grades which
yesterday sold for $3.50 brought $3.50
and $3.50 to-day.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-09-28
a NEAR TRAGEDY.

Poet--Oh, dear me, | am so excited.
What shall | do?
Farmer-Why, what is the matter with
you?
Poet was merely standing out in the
meadow reading my latest poem. when
your horrid old hun came and chased me
away al the imminent peril of gorng RE
to death Why did he do that?
Farmer-Oh. he doesn't like anything
read-Florida Times-Union.