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SEVERE REvERSEs
FOR TEUTONIC ALLIES
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tBy Associated Press.)
Again the Teutonic allies have suf-
fercd reverses-in the loss to tho Rus
slams of part OF the village of LODI
ziany. in the Lomnica River region. of
ia licia; in The repulse Of an attack by
the Russians northeast of Kalusz. and
in the Champagne region of France.
where the French drove them from
positions they had recaptured. infict-
ing heavy casualties on them.
From Riga. on the Baltic Sea, TO the
Roumanian frontier. the Russians ana
Austro-German forces along the entire
front are engaged in battle. but ex-
cept in Galicia, where the Russians
continue TO develop their advantage
or hold back thrusts OF the Teutons,
little has yet become known concern
ing the operations.
Not alone have the Russians. in their
drive in Galicia, made considerable
gains of terrain. but their captures
of men. guns and material have been
enormous. From July TO July l3.
according to a Russian official COM
munication. 36643 officers and men OF
the Teutontc allied armies have been
made prisoner by General ErussiIuff' $
forces, and ninoty-three heavy and
light guns, twenty-eight trench NOR
tars. E03 machine guns and ninety -one
guns of other descriptions have been
taken
Tho Germans in Champagne have
again attempted. with large bodies OF
men. to recapture positions taken from
them recently near Mont Haut and
the Teton. They were entirely re-
pulsed near the Teton. suffering heavy
casualties. On Mont Hamt, during a
night-long battle. their efforts, accord
ing to the French War Office. were
momentarily successful in rcgair:ng
nearly all the ground they had lost.
Violent counterattacks launched by the
French. however, succeeded in the ro-
turn to General Petain's forces of
all the German gains.
CONSIDERABLE FIGHTING
IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM
Considerable lighting has taken place
between the British and the Germans
on the northern. front in France and
Belgium. but apparently the infantry
attacks are still in the nature of raid
ing enterprises, although Berlin records
the repulse of British attempts to re-
capture positions at Lombaertzyde in
Belgium. and the infiction of heavy
losses.
The probable recommencement of
heavy fighting along the Austro-Italian
front seems apparent from the latest
official communication from Rome.
Heavy bombardments have been begun
all along the entire front, with the
Italian gunners doing effective work
in destroying enemy positions at vari-
GUS points. In the Pamiana Valley the
Italians, following a heavy lombard
ment, delivered a successful raid. cap
turing 275 prisoners and machine guns
and war material.
Comparative calm still prevails on
the Macedonian front, although In the
Vardar sector the Tcutonic allies have
endeavored to carry out raids with
strong forces. These were III repulsed
| by the Fre.ch fire. Is 4
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Would shoot oricers.
Iny AssoeIated press.1

10y NSHUVIdteu f'TcSSI ! ~
CHICAGO. July 16.-John Natchky
was arrested by Federal authorities
to-day, charged with trying to form
an organization pledging members. II
drafted, frst to shoot their officers. and
next to surrender to the Germans
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GREECE DEFINITELY
IN WAR FOR ALLIES
Expects to Lose No Time in Mo-
bilizing Resources and Join
ing in Operations.
BAD REvERSES FOR TEUTONS
Russian Captures From July to
July l3 Total 36,e43 Of
fecrs and Men.
BAD REvERsEs FOR TEUToNs
IBy Associated Press ]


WASHINGTON. July 1e.-Uncertainty
was cleared away to-day with the re-
ceipt of official Information that the
Greek government not only has severed
relations with all four of the central
powers. but is actually in a state OF
war with them.
Information has reached the State
Department that the Greek minister in
Paris has notified the French govern
ment Greece considers herself full
beiligerent. and will act accordingly.
He said it was not necessary to issue
formal declaration Of war. the
government feels IT is bound by the
declarations previously issued at Sa-
loniki by Premier Venizelos. who took
with him to Athens all the RESPONSE
bilities and commitments of the tenn
porary Saloniki government.
AS belligerent. Greece is expected
to lose no time in mobilizing her war
resources and joining effectively in the
common allied operations in the Bal
kans.
REGULARS CAN BE QUICKLY
CALLED TO COLORS AGAIN
The strength of the Venizelos army
remnant of the former regular army,
while not over 10000 now. has at times
been modified to total of 100000 men.
and is capable of reaching 100000 if
munitions are provided The regulars
practically were demobilized by the al
lies when former King Constantine held
the organization as threat to the
allies rear. but can quickly be called
to the colorS again.
While II is understood the new gov
ernment has not yet modified this
army. the classes of 1916 and 1917.
previously prevented by the allies from
being called out, were called to the
colors about two weeks ago.
a Greek mission may be sent to the
United States. not only to negotiate for
supplies for this army, but also to
present Greece's situation as to the
general world reconstruction after the
war. For the present. II is probable
Greece Will be munitioned by the allies
,is understood hers that while some
pro-German. antiwar spirit remains in
Greece. a great majority of the people
are happy that fiat decision has at
last been made, and that the perils and
uncertainties that have b-se- the ma
tions attempt to be neItral are ended.
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PROTEST.
AGAINST WITHDRAWAL

The proposed action OF the Old Do
minion Steamship Company Is appar-
heaval Of the company's affairs, and
Is believed to have resulted from re-
cent developments in the water trans
portation field in Virginia. 1t is known.
however. that the strongest kind OF op-
position will be offered. and every pos
drawal Of the vessels operating In Vir-
ginia waters. The future of these COM
munities. 1t was stated, Is at stake
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Excufsion to the Mountains.
Leaves Byrd Street station 11:15 this
morning: 3e Lynehburg. 50 Roanoke. Tele-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
PAYS $4,000 Per ACRE
DR.. Guy Carleton Lee Sells Lasy Lady
Island for s5O.OOO-Paid
$1,000 for II.

st. Albans. Dec. 4.-Possibly the high
est price ever paid for a piece Of Ver-
mont country property has just been
reached in the purchase of Lazy Lady
Island. which is a part Of the famous
st. Albans Bay Of Lake Champlain. Dr.
Guy Carleton Lee Of Carlisle. Pa, the
we'll known capitalist and publicist. who
bought the property five years ago for
less than $1,000. has just sold It to Ben
jamin Hillman, q wealthy New Yorker.
for something over $4,000. which is $4,000
an acre.
Although DR.. Lee has expended thou
sands Of dollars upon the property since
the purchase 1t was not with view
to selling 1t and even now is making plans
to purchase another island In that vicin-
ity.
Hardly a new building has been erected
on the property and those already there
are Of simple construction. but the money
has been lavished on work on the island
surface. Thousands of trees were set out
and landscape gardening was carried out
on a mammoth scale. An electric system
with duplicate power plants and a water
system were installed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
TO RECRUIT FOR 1ST Vt.
Campaign Opens for Enlistments at
bradford ON Friday-Men to Re-
ceive State Pay.

Montpelier. Dec. 5.-A statement was
given out this afternoon by Col. H. T.
Johnson. acting adjutantgeneral. rela-
tive to the drive that Is to be made. in
which he stated that '"Three recruiting
parties are being sent from headquar-
ters of the LIST Vermont infantry at
Charlotte. N. c.. to Vermont for seven
days drive for recruiting to rehabili-
tate the LIST Vermont regiment"
1t Is possible for all men Of draft
age who are now in the service or who
have not been called by their local
boards to volunteer for service before
Saturday. December Is The recruiting
parties will visit the following points
in the State on the dates named:
Bradford. Friday. December 7. New
port, Saturday. December s; ST.
Johnsbury. Sunday. December o: Nor
risville. Monday, December 10; st. AL
bans, Tuesday December II; Montpelier
Saturday. December s: Barre, Sunday
December 9; Springfield. Monday. De-
cember 10: Bellows Falls. Tuesday. De-
cember II; Burlington, Sunday, Decem-
Der 0; Brandon, Monday, December 10;
Vergennes. Monday. December 10; Ben
nington, Tuesday, December IL: Rut-
land. regular recruiting station.
The LIST Vermont Volunteer Militia
has been asked to assist in this work,
also members Of the local branches of
the Public Safety committee. This
will give all men who are of draft age
not now in service or called an oppor-
tunity to volunteer and receive the $40
per month State pay for a period of
one year.
Adjutant w. W. Russell Of the VOL
unteer regiment has sent notice to all
of the company commanders that their
company be placed in service for this
effort, so that there will be some so
men available In each county for the
drive In addition to those In charge Of
the campaign and the members of the
public safety committee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
SAY STATE SHOULD
HAVE DETENTION HOME

Montpelier. Dec. 5.-The Monthly meet
ing Of the board of charities and proba.
tion took place to-day In the reception
room Of the State House with all members
attending. the morning session was given
to the report OF the secretary while in the
afternoon DIR. c. H. knight Of the Little
Wanderers Home In Boston spoke. The
secretary's report showed that eight poor
houses have been investigated and i'm
provement are under way All were found
In much need of the same; also that IL
child cases have been investigated and
homes found for 4s children out of this
effort.
In the afternoon DR.. knight spoke about
1 minutes upon the work Of the organiza-
tion and giving the board many opinions
as to whore they can get their best infor-
nation upon matters that will come to
their attention. One of he most impor-
tant things that he said to those attending
was that Vermont must have a detention
home for it's children. one In which the
children may be placed for a short time
at least until they have been cleaned up
and are In shape to be put into perma-
AAnk 49,
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YOUNG MARRIED WOMAN.
DESPONDENT, SHOOTS SELF

Brattleboro. Dec. 5.-Knowing that her
father. Philo II. Fuller. was on his way
from Weston to see her, Mrs. Clifford
Davis. aged q. Of Londonderry. who In
said to have been Respondent over financial
relations with her father. shot herself
through the temple this forenoon after
Mr.. Fuller was in sight of daughters
house. Her husband was at work on their
farm and their daughter. aged FIVE, was
the only other person In the house. Mr..
Fuller found his daughters bleeding body
when he arrived. The young woman was
unconscious and died few minutes later
without regaining consciousness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
ALCARTRA, RED CROSS
HEIFER, is SOLD AGAIN
Rrings s5OO-WiIl Again be Presented
to Orennisation in February.

Brattleboro, Dec. 5.-After having
brought S779 into the treasury Of the
Brattleboro Red Cross and having been
awarded to DR.. John d. Clark Of Lex
inKton, Mass. the two-month-old Hol-
stein heifer, Alcartra. given to the Red
Cross branch by C. w. Ellis. Jr.. Of Cort-
Iandt. N. Y. was again presented to the
branch and was sold to-day at the public
auction Of the Vermont Purebred Live
stock sale. She was bought jointly by
DR.. Clark and F. s. Metcalf of Holyoke.
Mass, for $500. making N.27s for the Red
Cross. The purchasers announced that
ths he,ssr would be brought back to the
February sale and sold again for the Red
Cross henefit. The two days sale closed
tonight. ii5 animals !, having been disposed
of for a total of $soi'o. The highest price
paid was 1900 ernaoS tor p0una a"nnaDnd ni"s-year BY
G,awson Holding company Of Lagrange
Vile N. y. and bought by W. L. Clark
ef atoekhridGA &AsA I
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
WOMAN SUFFRAGE
AND PROHIBITION
Constitutional Amendment Bills
Will Be Voted on December
19 and 20.

Washington, Dec. SAN informal under
standing for 1. vote in the House on ma
ton wide woman suffrage and nation
wide prohibition constitutional amend
ment bills on December 10 and 20 re-
spectively. was reached to-day between
House leaders.
Most of the members of both Houses
are In accord with the Presidents de-
sire that Congress concentrate its efforts
during this session upon war legislation,
but in the House particularly there is an
insistent demand for action upon some
general domestic measures including the
prohibition and suffrage amendments be-
fore the Christmas holiday recess.
The House judiciary committee meets
next Tuesday to vote on both resolutions,
and is expected to report them promptly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
EMPEROR CHARLES
READY FOR PEACE
But There Must Be No Talk of
Dismembering Austria
Hungary, He Says.

Amsterdam, Dec 5.-A despatch re.
ceived here from Vienna quotes Emperor
Charles Of Austria Hungary as saying In
an address to an ro-German delega-
ton that the duel monarchy is ready at
any time to conclude a peace that would
guarantee the integrity Of the monarchy.
He added, however, that this country
would not cease fighting until its enemies
renounced their intentions of dismember-
ing 1t.
1.-THE glorious success of our victorious
armies and the daring Of our fleet" said
Emperor Charles, Fill us with patriotic
pride. After glorious defense Of our
position. we are now. as before, ready at
any time to conclude an honorable peace,
which guarantees the existence and
integrity Of the monarchy.
Guided by this idea we greeted with
joyful satisfaction the noble minded inter.
vention Of the Pope and will In the future
neglect no opportunity to end as soon al
possible the costly struggle and great
sacrifice the war has caused and Is caus.
ing.
I'm the spirit Of these intentions our
government has declared its readiness
to accept the Russian governments in
vitation to enter into negotiations for
a general peace. May the blessings OF
the Almighty rest upon this work for
peace and restore the peoples of Eu-
rope to a state of reconciliation and
mutual trust
"The sorely tried Russian people. the
nrst Of our enemies who are ready to
respond to our peace appeal. may be
sure that we sincerely desire to re-
store our former friendly relations
with them.
"On the other hand. we must regard
1t our sacred duty not to lay down the
sword which plunder-seeking and ra-
pacious neighbors forced into our hand
until our enemies unequivocally have
disavowed their mad plans of dismem-
berment and oppression.
I'VE will remain the masters in our
own house. Our alliance with the
German empire has been gloriously
strengthened by our victorious march
southwest. The most cordial and fra
ternal relations bind US to the pro-
gressive Bulgarian people. confident
ly hope period Of fresh prosperity
and secure development awaits ths
closely allied Ottoman empire"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
CUSHING A CAPTAIN.
On Governors star. Will Have Charge
of Draft Work,

Montpelier, Dec 5.-Stephen Cushing,
who has been attached to the adjutant-
generals Office for some months on spe-
cial work. has been made a captain in
infantry of the National army and has
been ordered to report to Gov. II. F.
Graham, which he did Tuesday after
noon. and has been assigned to the
governors staff during the war. He
ras charge of all work In the draft,
which includes the receipt of the
blanks, their distribution, compilation
of results, and various other duties in
cident to keeping the work going and
getting results.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
NEW WAR PROBLEM
ITSELF
What Is Status of Poles, BOhe.
mians, Etc. in U. s. Army
with Austria an Enemy?

Washington. Dec. 5.-The status Of sew
eral thousand of Poles. Hungarians, Boz
hemians and others owing allegiance to
Austria-Hungary who are serving in the
American military forces. furnished an
embarrassing complication to the prepara-
tions of the United States for a declara-
tion of war with the dual empire. The
problem is being discussed by Secretaries
Lansing and Baker and congressional
leaders with view to legislative action.
Upon passage of the war resolution by
Congress the Austro- Hungarian subjects
technically would become alien enemies,
ineligible for service with the American
colors, whether voluntarily enlisted, or
drafted. Also, under strict construction
Of international law II they remained in
American uniforms and were captured
while bearing arms against the nation to
which they legally owe allegiance. they
might be subject to execution for treason
and without possibility Of protection from
the United States.
While virtually all Of the Austrian sub
jects In American uniform are believed
to be In complete sympathy with Amer
ica's aims, their retention In the Ameri-
can forces while technically enemy aliens
is regarded as most undesirable.
Legislation either to confer American
citizenship en- bloc or by name or to ex-
ccpt these mon by special statute from
statutes dealing with civilian enemy aliens
is being considered.
An obstacle to general action has been
found in the objection of army COM
manders to the presence in their ranks
Of any men whose loyalty may be in the
slightest degree questionable. but some
means will be found to guard against
throwing out Of the service thousands of
good and loyal soldiers.
The fact that Austrian subjects resident
in the United States become enemy aliens
under the declaration of war will make
no change In their status as employees in
many of the large industries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
Is BIG VESSELS
SUNK IN WEEK
U-Boats' Toll of British Mer-
chantmen Shows No Signs
of Decreasing.

London, Dec. 5.-Sixteen BRUSH
merchantmen Of more than 1,6oo tons
were sunk by mines or submarines IN
the past week, according to the admir-
atty statement tonight. One Vessei
under 1900 tons and four fishing ves-
sells also were sunk.
The summary follows:
Arrivals 2.174. sailing 2,133.
British merchantmen over 1900 tons
sunk by mine or submarine. 16; under
1900 tons, one; fishing craft. four.
British vessels unsuccessfully at
tackled, including one previously, eight.
The losses to British shipping by
mine or submarine the previous week
comprised II merchantmen OF 1,6O0
tons or over and seven Of less than
that tonnage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
RED CROSS HEIFER
A MONEY GETTER
Alcartra. 2 Months Old. Figures Prom-
inently in Brattleb0ro Contributions.

Alcartra, Months Old. Figures Prom
inently in Brattleboro Contributions.
Brattleboro. Dec. 4.-Nearly $500 was
realized to-day from contributions to the
Red Cross heifer Alcartra. not quite two
months old. which will be sold at the
pure breed Holstein auction sale here to-
morrow. C. w. Ellis, Jr., Of Cortland.
N. Y. who paid $500 for Alcartra the day
she was born, gave her to the Brattle-
boro Red Cross and before the regular
two days auction sale began to-day there
were addresses in the sales pavilion. con-
tributions were received and the animal
was awarded to DR.. John d. Clark. man
ager OF the Kelsey ranch. In Lexington.
Mass. owned by Harry 8. Kelsey. pro-
prietor Of the Waldorf Lunches through
out New England. Dr. Clark then gave
the heifer back to the Red Cross and she
will be sold for the beneft Of that or
sanixation tomorrow. 1t Is expected that
oil told at least 1900 will be realised by
the Red Cross.
Forty-fve head OF Holsteins were sold
to-day for an aggregate of Sl0.065. an un-
usually high average. A seven year -old
COW was sold to John r. George of
Sudiersville. Nd. for &406 and a three
year-old to BENJAMIN Lang Of South Lee.
NJ h. Tor the same price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
TRUE BILL AGAINST DENTON
IL Charged with Assault with Intent In
XIII While Armed with q Danger
Ous Weapon.

Stowe. Dec. b.-Floyd Denton, charged
with assault with intent to kill Mrs.
Frank Wright Of Stowe. while armed
with a dangerous weapon, was given a
hearing before the grand jury at HYDE
Park yesterday and true bill WAS
found. He win be tried at the Decem-
ber term OF Lamoille county court.
Mrs. Wright. whom Denton is alleged
to have attacked. returned from the
Mary Fletcher hospital two weeks ago
and 10 doing we'll She was shot in the
back and an operation was performed
In Burlington to remove tho bullet
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
DEATH OF VERMONTER
WITH PERSHING'S FORCE

Washington. Dec. 4.-Among the deaths
reported to the war department to-day
by General Pershing was that of Private
Lunn Sanborn. machine gun company, in
fantry. November 26. broncho-pneumonia
acute. Mother. Mrs. F. w. Hardy,
Orleans, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
SCHOOLS NOT TO CLOSE.
kething Known Of Such a Move in Fuel
Administrators Once.

Montpelier, Dec. 4.-An opinion ap-
pears to prevail In this section OF the
State that schools are to be closed in
January and February. but nothing
was known OF such a condition at the
fuel administrators office Tuesday. In
view of the fact that H. J. M. Jones.
the administrator. Is out of the State
nothing could be announced. Vermont
being . State in which there Is plenty
Of wood 1t does not seem as though
any order from the fuel administrator
would be needed. also most of the
school buildings have their supply Of
coal for this year. If there are some
which do not have their coal. wood can
ne secured In view of the fact that
the schools In this section were a
month late opening this year opposi-
.tion will be made to closing the
'phsals In Warrington county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-06
Is VT. CONGREGATIONAL
MINISTER'S IN WAR WORK

Brattleboro. Dec. 3.-The Congregational
ministers Of Windham county met here
to-day for conference with the Rev.
|C. c. Merrill Of Burlington. secretary of
the Vermont conference. on various prob
ienns touching the work In the county and
State. 1t was brought out that Is Con-
gregational ministers In Vermont had
gone into work connected with the war.
making a decided shortage In the State.
II was the sense of the meeting that an
effort be made to secure laymen to fill
the vacant pulpits temporarily.
SCHOOLS NOT TO CLOSE.
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REBELS CAPTURE CHUNGKING.
Peking. Dec. 5.-Rebels have taken the
city OF Chungking. A state OF manic
exists there. Japanese marines have
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