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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
ALLIES DEMANDS CRAZY
SAYS GERMAN PAPER
Adds Tint the Reply In New DccInrn-
ton Of War.

Berlin cha London. Jan. 14.-Further
comment on the note of the entente pow
crs to President Wilson lays emphasis
on the decisive character of the dcclara-
tions, which clear the air, the news
papers say, and give the central pow
ers well defined goal-defense against
the plan of their opponents for rcmaking
the map of Europe Even Vorwacrts
now turns to the socialist diSsenterS who
have been demanding peace without
conquerors, without conquered" and says
that GermanyS enemies are not ready to
give such a peace, hence every dead
and every word tending to shake the
self-dcfensive will of the German people
would be a crime against the German
people
NorWaertS says the terms are such
as could be dictated only after the
entente had occupied the chief cities of
their opponents and broken hopelessly
note is a new declaration of war with
limitless aims Of conquest"
Referring to Belgium Norwaerts saws:
1.-THE prospects of reaching an agree
ment is jeopardi2ed seriously by the
crazy demands of the note
George Bernhard says in the
Nossische Zeitung that zone must long
turn the pages of modern history to find
n more stupid diplomatic document than
this note"
Herr Bernhard further argues that IT
must be clear to Americans that any
American intervention is now made i'm
possible, Whoever should come as
mediator on the basis Of the cntente's
proposals, Herr Bernhard declares
would confess himself our enemy"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
PAY FINAL HON0RS
TO BUFFALO BILL"
Men of Varied Walks in Life
Gather at Bier of the
Famous Plainsman.
THE WEST REPRESENTED.
Governors md Legislators OF Two
states U. $. Army Officers ana G. A.
Il. Veterans at Funeral

Denver. Col. Jan. 1.-THE West to-day
pa'o hohor 70 the memory of Col vii.
lam f. Cody tEuffaio BilD while the
"ouy or the man who had done so much
10 make her cities possible, lay in state
pehchth the huge dome of the Capitol,
rom the nag pole OF which the Stars anc
stripes Coated at half mast Troopers
rom for Logan formed lines In the
hotunda Of the Capitol. through which
passed the Governors of two States, dele
cations from the Legislatures OF those
states. officers of the United States army
members of fraternal organizations, OF
"h!c' the famous scout and plainsman
was member veterans of the Grand
army or the Republic. women and thou
s"nds or children. moving slowly by the
great bronze caskct that held the body
Oh him whose name and the West are
one. Not the least conspicuous among
tho mou'rors were y handful of old In
d'ars and former scoutS-those who had
h"cr youths in The famous wild West
show, which bore Colonel Cody's
rsoudohyu.
Upon the breast were pinned the
badges of tho Legion of Honor and Of
IN" Grand Army of the Republic. The
cdsket bore the inscription col. William
+. Cody. Buffalo Bill"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
RICHEST MAIL CARRIER
COMMITS SUICIDE
Kept His IIoi Although Worth S3OO.OOO
Was Tired of Life.

New York, Jan. H--Although he had
amasscd a fortune by careful investments
in real estate which increased rapidly
in value, Martin J.. Henry chung to his
job as mail carrier along East Ind
street at salary of S1.2po a year lie
entered the service in lSS9 when he was
30 years old.
Henry committed suicide to-day by in
haling illuminating gas. leaving a note
in which he said: II am tired of life. d"
He was reputed to toe worth 100000 and
was said 10 bc probably the Wealthiest
active letter carrier in the country.
He lived frugally and saved a little mon
ey. Then he got tips on profitable stock
speculations from wealthy men to whom
he delivered mail. He soon abandoned
Nall Street, however. and began buying
real estate in the borough of the Bronx.
1t was this which gave him his fortune.
Some time ago Henry fell and injured
his head while looking over some of his
property. Since then, his family said, he
had been i'll mentally and physically.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
GIFTS FOR UN|vERSAL|S1s
Pnrish mt Derby Costing $4,000 Decided
10 state COnventiOn-Fclchvi
Puts Hall In Trust.

ST. Adams, jan 1.-THE trustees Of the
univetsalist parish at Derby Line have
decided In trust to the Unversaist con-
Vcntion Of Vermont and Province Of
Quebec the parsonage OF the parish re-
Gently erected at a cost OF $500. This
action was taken to secure the gift of
A2,0n from Mrs Lestna n. Mack OF
Derby Line toward the erection OF the
parsonage.
The trustees of tho Church of Our
Father. Fclchvi!le, have decided in trust
to the Univcraalist convention the huild-
ing known as Universalist hall. upon
condition that IN event OF the dissolution
of the Universalist society, the income
from rent or sale of the hall shall Cor
ever be used for Universai;st preaching
in the town OF Reading
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
Wis GRAND LIST
IS s2,493,846.58

Montpelier, Jan. 1.-THE biennial report
Of the commissioner OF taxes has been
distributed to the members of the LegiS-
iaturc. In letter TO the members ac-
companying the report Commissioner
plumley calls attention to certain SChed-
ules affecting ana appertainlnC to the re-
spectvc towns. He calls attention to the
fact that since the present commissioner
of taxes assumed the duties of his Office.
the valuation of the real estate has in
creased over $l3"o'No. or from sl57,4427,-
0l5.3l in 1872, to sl,o. '4G, SO in 1916
The net value of personal property has
increased in the same period from So
- to $5S.%il,91l.2l in 1916
The valuation of taxable polls has in
creased from sl9l, go to sl9S go in round
numbers.
TIL" grand list of the state has in
creased from $2,214,47S.S1 in 1912. to
S2.+93, S4G.5s in 1916. in increase of
s21?,3f7.17. representing an increased
valuation and listing of taxable prop
erty amounting to over $4,000. 900 in
the last two biennial periods
In this connection it is of interest to
note that for tho first biennial period dur
ing which the commissioner of taxes SUI
rcrvscd the administration of the gem
eral tax law O9lo-l9,2) the value of real
estate Increased from sli3,3Si, 5Gi.l0 in 1910.
10 $l3,,221 ,ol5.11 in 1872, or over sli,DD,Wo,
showing an increase in the grand list OF
the state Of $lii.h3 for that period.
The commissioner Of taxes says that
the voters Of Vermont have come 20 real
iZe that an ILLEGAL grand list is too expen-
s!ve a luxury for the. state or any town
20 afford. This lesson was learned by
som" towns to their serious financial sor-
row.
II is fundamental principal in taxa
ton now very generally understood that
no assessment is valid which is not based
upon Il valid and legal list. To attempt
10 rails" money on an Illegal or invalid list
is like Whistlng agains, "a 60-milc an hour
gale. a waste of effort.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
SAYS WILSON RENDERED
SERVICE TO ALLIES
Geneva Paper Says L. :. No:c. al
though Premature. Had Good EHec.,

Geneva, Jan II, Via ''sris -rfc~idcn.
Wilson rendered great service TO tie
entente allies by tran.,ait:iGr his pcar.
not" to the heiliGe-cnts, in tn. opinion
of the journal De Geneva. 1t says Europe
vas under tire 'mprc- sion that the peace
Offer OF the centrrl powers had been re-
l"ct"d by Their adversaries but thac II is
now flan that Germany expressed a
desire for peace without disclosing terms,
whereas tire entente rHS cNpl1inCd it,.
conditions with I'll clearu"ss, and I've
Fd Is now awaiting Gcr;aaay's reply.
La Su.TS" says IN" reply "r IN" ailcS
to President Wilson, iikc the statue of
liberty, enlightcns the world.
La kcNue of Loaannc. consider, that
ihr President act, althoIyh prcn.atir
has had Il gocd effect in that il has per
united the allies to make knowf To the
world why they are continuing the var.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
7aOrC;f;'r HIN TO TIME

!. "cli-tncNn hus!atss man in II
renee, Mass. once had q customer
contracted = debt that ran along urI
for 4 year or r3o:e. and even several
tors failed to brics, shout a scttlcIr
rne day, Wilde g.SncinG over the re
Gus notices i: q local paper, the ors:
man saw something that gave him a
iUca. II. wen, to his cc<k and "
the relieving motto 10 the deHto-.
Dear Sir. | see in the local press
you are "a dclivcr an address on Fri
evening before the Young Mems Chris
1850 iation on The Sinners rnbaia'
Account incicse yours, as yc,
balanced, and trust that | may have
pleasure OF attending -oIr icctvr'
YOUTHS Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
ETERNAL FITNESS OF. THING

F1t;y-seven cr,wn-ups and three
niles recently gathered in rlodmcre
laGc hall 10 near what a lecture J..
ny on the sub Get Of optimism -
TOR Wa. f"!l Of wisdom and sag
Don't look 4. the black side"
claimed. "CTltiVatc the happy hca
he s0illng face Srilc NJ m'afor,
difficulties" smile whilst yoa plan,
.lwnys 90 smiling ahoIt your huS.
A notwithstanding gentleman,
ing gray whiskers. shook his head IL
agreement. DO You dourt me. fric
asked tho lecturer, The Sad ono co'
give the smiling face trial
week, " Another shake III the NcnH
from the gloomy man. "V,ssH't ris
mister" he answered. in hollow .
II he undertaken IN these parts.
there a hopidemic on Fancy mo W
fac" like thcssy-CatS wail;.r' ator
nrrals," -Rochcf''cr Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
"FLL TAKE CARE OF YOU"
MRS. TRAW TELLS HARRY

Philadelphia, Jan. H.-Mrs. Mary Cop
ley Thaw. mother Of Harry X. Thaw, who
is recovering at a hospital here from
self-intlctcd wounds, arrived here to-day
and took rooms at the hospital directly
above those occupied by her son. ThaW
is still in stupOr and weak from tho
loss of blood and his mother was allowed
to see him for only brief period. she
seemed very much affected by her sons
condition, but physicians assured her that
he was in no danger and that they cx-
pccted him to be able to leave the hospital
within two weeks
Don't worry. Harry" she told him.
IN take care of you
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
VERIFIED.

During city election in New York
bunch of trained repeaters marched in
an East Side polling place. what name ."
inquired the election clerk of the leader
who was red-haired and frecllod and had
a blacy eye The voter glanced down at
n slip of paper in his hand. "Isdorc
Mcndelheim," he said. That's not your
zeal name and you know it, said the
suspicious challenger for a reform ticket
1T is my name" said the repeater, land
/ m going to vote under it-see!" From
down the line came a voice: Don't let
that guy bluff you, Casey. Soitinly your
name is Notwithstanding
Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
NURSE FOUND DEAD
Irene Mcdowell Killed by Chiuroform-
Overdose Thought 20 Have Been
Taken Accide ntnIiy.

I,yndonvile, Jan. 1l-Irene Mcdowell,
4 nurse about q years old was found
dead IN bed ut her room in the former
Pleasant View Iiou:e hs-e this morning;
about 9:n O'Clock.
maid from nea-oy restaurant, who
had been caring for Miss Mcdowell, made
the discovery when she went tc the room
with breakfast, according 20 her custom.
Death was due to chlorofor:n poisoning.
Miss Mcdowell had been III for n days
and the maid said that she had beer in
The habit of using the chloroform to irduce
sleep 1t is supposed She accidentally tool;
an overdose
She leaves n sister in Charlotte, Mrs.
Herbert Thorp. and another sister. Mrs.
NJ. +. Smith. in Rutland, Mass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
TIE nONOE,S MOTIVE

"'rre mo'iYoa which actunted Mr.. Raj
tel in setting apart certain of these lands
;.-c stated in tho following clauses:
'Heinc impressed with the ella at
tending the extensive destruction OF the
Yig;uM mountain rc"as.s of our country
'Hcirg rninGru' of the benefit and the
pleasure that viii y" enjoyed By the citi-
Gems Of he state Of Vermont anj the Wis
itore within her borlcr1 from the p-cSar-
,ation of a considerable tract az rouItain
forest in its vir-i1 and primcval stale
" Believing thai tie popularity IF Mid
Globury College will be THEREBY greatly
enhanced
I'm order to accomplish these objects
tho lands described are given to the prcsi-
dent and fellows of Middicbury college
end thoir successors forever, in trus; as
a uark for the heucd: Of said Middl"hury
College and the students thereof subject
80 such reasonable rules and regulations
as the trustees for the tins being OF sai3
Mddlehury college may make.
"lic makes it "A condition of this do
wise that said trustees shall at reason
able times and under reasonable rcgula-
tons fixed by said trustees. allow tie
citizens of Vermont and visitors within
her limits, access Ia said park AMI en-
joymont of the privileges thereof
ole also SAYS that IL shall be tho durv
o. said trustees to preserve as far MS rca-
cIuah'N may be the forests OF said rark.
aud neither To cat pov permit t. be cat
thereon any trees Whatsoever except s-ch
a. are deaG on down and 7uCn ~ u MAJ
be necessary to cat in making and re-
pairing nccdiul roads, 1t being u principal
object of this devise 10 preserve iutGc.
said Wild lands. especially tho Hanco"s
part thereof aS specimen Of the urigiua,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
Gets Bail of $500.

Middlebury. Jan. l4.--William Del
phia of Bridport, arrested week a(lo
ON "a warrant charging him with as
sault with attempt to rape, and who
has been out on bail since that time,
was before Judge Donoway yesterday
morning and was bound over to the
June term Of the Addison county court,
his bail being med at $1,000, which he
secured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
DANISH SHIP SUNK
AT MOUTH OF THAMES

New York. Jan. 1.-THE destruction
by mine of a heavily laden Danish
steamship of about 5000 tons at the
mouth of the Thames on December / :
was reported to-day by Captain Toon-
der Of the Dutch steamship Merak
which arrived from Rotterdam. Cap
tain Toonder said that he steamed to
the assistance of The sinking vessel
but British patrol boats arrived first
and took off the crew. He was un-
able to distinguish the name of the
steamer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
MARKS THE CLOSE
OF BOYS CONFERENCE

Delegates to the Number of 545, Representing 80
Vermont Towns and IA Religious Denomina-
tons, Stand in Circle with Clasped Hands,
Following Two Days of Helpful Addresses
and Observation-Disclosures Wants the
Conference Next Year
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
25 HARVARD STUDENTS
WILL GO TO FRANCE

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. l4.-Twonty-hve
Harvard students will sail for France
on the steamer Chicago February t. To
serve in the American ambulance corps.
it was announced tonight. Richard G.
Harte of Philadelphia. the star baseball
and football player. has announced his
intention OF going with another contin-
gent in June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
Old ROER GENERAL DEAD.

La Mesa, y. NJ, Jan, li.--Cercral zen
lamn j. Nljocn, who took prominent
part III the Ho,r war died at his home
near here early today of pneumonia. He
was Il commander in the field and u NOM
her OF the Boer Parliament at one time.
After the boer war General Niljocn
came TO the United States and established
a colony of his roIntrymen near here lie
acted as military adviser to Francisco /.
Madero during the Madcro resolution.
His SON is with General Furnishings col
llmn in Mexico.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
Mrs. Eliza Rich, ShOreham, Dies.

Middlcbury, Jan. 1l.-Mrs. Eliza Rich
widow of Birtula Rich, died in shore
ham this morning, aged 81 years. The
funeral will he held saturday afternoon
at her late home at 80 o'clock. In
tcrmont viii be made in the East
Shoroham cemetery. The Rev. Boorne
of the Univcrsalist Church. Rutland,
will oniciate, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
sSimOns of Shorcham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
HEIGHT OF FAME.

And how is your son, Henry, getting
on in literature" asked the visitor,
ooh, he's doing famously," said the
proud mother. Ills autograph brought
$40 the other day
ideally"
Yes signed to n promissory note for
500 bought it myself"-Harper' =
Weekly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

leading surgeons of the city assisted ~
the agents of the federated charities.
history of the families of the men
whose blood isg used is studied and only
those of good blood are accepted
The blood of these men from the Friend
~ Inn now courses through the veins of
prominent men and women of Baltimore
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
SOLD 1000 BOTTLES OF
ABSINTHE AS "ELIXIR"
Old L. =. Dodge 10 Avoid Prohibition
Tried in Francc--DeaIcr Fined S4O,OOO.

Paris. Jan. 1.-THE Cate Mollard one
Of the principal establishments Of its
kind in Paris, opposite the st. Lazarc
terminus. has been ordered closed and
the proprietor, Louis Mollard. has been
fined more than $4,000 for selling almost
1000 bottles Of ahsinthc in violation Of
the law passed in March, 1915. prohibit
ing the sale of this liquor. NJ. Mollard
is charged with having sold absinthe at
81 a bottle under the name Elixir"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
HOTEL FOR RANDOLPH?
H"morS of summer House Expected
soon 10 he Confirmed.

Randolph, Jan l4.-rhero is much
speculation here in regard to q rumor
OF "A summer hotel The Chandler rs
tates corporation ilcd papers with the
secretary of state recently the re-
port rs expected to be confirmed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

You couldn't convince woman who
had saved a dollar. through her close
attention to the ads, that she had not
really earned that dollar-for "a dollar
saved has always been termed "a dol
lar earned"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
DELIVERED At WRONG ADDRESS.

IJFIHN tItF.N ut WKONO NDDKt.SN-
Little Roy longed for a baby sister, His
playmate. Tommy Smith, had number
of little sisters and n new one had just
arrived. IF you want a baby sister 80
badly said Roy's mother. "why don't
you pray for onc?"
Il have prayed answered Roy disgust
eddy, and every time ] pray God leaves
il at the Smiths"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
EXEMPT Last Block Co.

Bristol. Jan. H,-At the special town
meeting held here yesterday it was voted
to exempt the Vermont Last Block com
pany from taxation for term OF I'VE
years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

Good advertising Is good service-sim.
plifying the work Of "the buyer for the
home" and making that work interest.
! Gu1 because profitable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
HARD.

"Iiont you mi II hard these !in'I
meet cNl onSos?'
HARE Man alive, ! meet eNf"ascj
every tUrn - Bostor TRANSCRIPT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
L. S. FIRM TO BUILD
CHINESE RAILWAY
Japanese and Russian Protests Appnr-
emily Not Needed.

Peking. Jan. 1.-THE Chinese govern
ment has contracted with the Stems
Carey company of St. Paul for the con-
struction Of an additional 800 miles Of rail
way. The line is to run from Chowka-
koU. in Iionan province, through Nam
Nangfu to Siangyanfu, in Hupch province.
The work has been begun by surveyors,
Several months ago the Chinese govern
ment gave contracts to the Stems Carey
company for the construction of more
than 100 miles Of railways, at a probable
cost Of more than sln,0H,vn. Last Octo-
Der the Japanese and Russian govern
ments made protests against certain Of
these contracts, on the ground that their
prior rights We're infringed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

Real estate values are subjc't to- ca
and 20 Keep posted you mrs. heel
touch with rea! estate Advertising.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18

Women read the store ads for facts
facts of the Immediately negotiable
kind!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-18
ITALIANS CAPTURE
TWO SUBMARINES
Japanese Battle Cruiser of $3.50
Two DestrOyed-10O Lives
Are Lost.
RUSSIANS STILL RETIRING G..
Teutons Make More Progress along the
Sercth in Moldavin but Are Rrpuiscd
Elsewhere In ROumania.

Rome via Paris. Jan. 1.-THE capture
nounccment to-day from the war office.
The statement folloWs
1.-The enemy submarine VIC Il. which
the German navy ceded to Austria-IIun-
gary, has fallen into our hands and be-
come unit of our torpedo squadrons.
Another enemy submarine, the VT II,
belonging to the Austro-Hungarian navy.
also is in our possession.
italian and French hydroplancs on
Friday dropped bombs on the enemys
works at Pola. Enemy airplancs made
. counter attack but were rcpulscd. one
bf our hydropanes successfully fought
three enemy airplancS.
Enemy airplanes bombed our torpedo
boats at sea without effect. All our units
Returned 10 their base unchanged"
Toxic Jan. 1.-THE Japanese battle
cruiser Tsukuba was destroyed by an
explosion to-day in the harbor of
Hokosuka. The fire on the Tsukuba caused
the magazine to blow UP. 1t is estimated
that more than 100 men were killed or
injured
The Tsukuba was laid down in 1865
and displaced 1870 tons. She was 40
feet long, and was armed with four r.
inch, twelve 6-inch. twelve 47-inch and
four 3-inch guns, three 3-pounders and
five torpedo tubes. Her complement was
S17 men. The Tsukuha was sent to IIamp-
ton Roads in 1874. at the time of the
jamestown exposition.
Yokosuka is an important naval station
13 miles southwest of Yokohama.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-19
GIRLS "ACCEFTED"
ONLY If VOLUNTEER

Berne. switzerland, Nov. IL Cor
reSpondence)- Dung -Alsatian girls.
even under the age OF II, are forcibly
conScripted into military WORK on tie
" est front. according to frank aumls-
sions in the Alsace- Lorraine Diet.
published by the Strassburg Post.
Following complaints, however, that
this means of keeping the German
army MACHINE turned up is religiously
and morally dangerous for the wome...
those under II are in future to be ac-
cepted only if they volunteer
This revelation was made recently;
when deputy filed an Interpolation on
the information that girls We're drawn
in to perform necessary work" He
was officially answered that. Though il
was true, only eight per cent of those
from Alsace Lorraine employed on the
west front were girls under II and that
fully half OF those were "yolun,eers.'
The Sovernemnt also answered that
all necessary precautions were taken to
insure the religious and moral welfare
OF the girls. However according to the
Post, in Difference to the expressed
wishes OF the popula ton, the impress
ing of girls will soon stop and volun-
teers under II will be accepted only in
case they can live at home, and secure
the permission of parents and guard
ian.