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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
RAIDING BRITISH
FIND FOE GONE
Advance to Third Line
Trenches Without See
ing a Single German

London. Jan. 9.-Correspondents with
the British headquarters in France,
describing the daylight raid made by
the British on German positions south
east of Arras, which was referred TO
in Saturday nights official communica-
ton, assert that the raiders, who were
English and Scottish troops. were as
tonshed to find no opposition worth
mentioning. The raid, the correspond
ents aver, gave results that would have
been impossible there a year ago. At
ter an exceptionally severe lombard
ment the British started the raid at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
"They reached the German front
line" says one correspondent, ito find
the wire cut to pieces and the trenches
in ruins, but nobody there-not even a
machine gunner. The place had been
vacated.
"A survey was made of the position
without any opposition, and the men
then advanced to the second line. Here
was the same thing over again.
Having attended to whatever there
was in the second line which our guns
had not smashed, our troops went for
the third line. No Germans even were
there. The third line, with its wire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
Death of Rasputin
Doubted in Petrograd

London, Jan. s.-The Stockholm
newspaper "Nya Dagligt Allehanda,'
as quoted in an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Copenhagen, says that
according to reliable information from
Petrograd it is not believed there that
the monk Gregory Rasputin, circum-
stantial stories Of whose assassination
were published recently. is dead.
The statement that his body was
taken from the Neva is incorrect, ac-
cording to this information, and the
story of his death was circulated by
his friends that he might escape.
For several weeks Rasputin has been
threatened with death the newspaper
saws. but as he is in close custody it is
impossible that he could have been
murdered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

result Of bullet wound he received in
a fight with burglars in November,
1916. He was 20 have reported 70 DR..
Edward T. Higgins, chief surgeon OF
the Police Department, at noon yester-
day.
Meyers wound, received when he bat
tied with two burglars he had csugh.
forcing their way into a basement, was
in the groin and had caused him much
trouble. Several times he had been
compelled 20 60 on sick leave because
OF il. This, his mother said, had caused
him much worry. or late he had been
melancholy.
Meyer was separated from his wife,
against whom he had begun divorce
proceedings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
Rasputin, Refusing to Die,
Slain in Princes Palace
Lured from Home by Ruse Monk Was Fired On by
Guests When He Would Not Kill Himself
New Details Stir Petrograd.

Petrograd, Jan. 3 (vis London. Jan.
:, delsyed).-New and more dramatic
versions of the death Of Gregory Ras-
putin, the Russian monk. who exercised
great influence over the members of
the royal family, are now being told.
These. with first conjeGtures as TO the
nature of the plot which succeeded in
Kidding Russia of the most powerful
and picturesque of "the dark forces"
which IL is alleged have been attempt
ing TO poison the internal life of Rus
STA. have only heightened the sensation
caused by the first news of Rasputin's
death. received last Saturday. IL is
now definitely known that the assassi-
nation was only one of series Of at
tempts upon Rasputin's life.
In the former plots Rasputin. scent
ing danger, refused 20 be decoyed from
his house, or the plotterS were unable
to agree upon means. Thus their plans
several times miscarried. But circum-
stances peculiarly favored the plot ar
ranged for Saturday. and from recent
information in their hands the authori-
ties have been able to reconstruct the
events which probably took place.
Shortly after midnight Rasputn, who
was sitting alone in his home. received
a telephone call from the house Of
Prince Yussopoff The invitation proved
particularly alluring, and Rasputin &C
cepted. Later a young man called for
the monk at the rear entrance.
The night was extremely cold, and
the long cloak worn by Rasputin con-
cealed the costume which he had
donned for the occasion. consisting OF
dark baggy velvet trousers tucked into
high. polished boots. silk blouse and
bright colored sash. The other wore
conventional evening dress. The two
proceeded TO a waiting automobile.
Rasputin was not long seated in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
Speech StirS Berlin Press;
Friendly Relations Hailed

Berlin via London, Jan. 8-The
dinner given by the American Associa-
ton Of Commerce and Trade of Berlin
in honor Of Ambassador Gerard con-
tnues in the forefront Of interest. 1t
is recognized, as pointed out in a Ber-
lin dispatch to "The Cologne Gazette
as a political development Of high i'm
poitance, leading the German editors
70 devote their Monday reviews Of the
week largely 10 discussion of its
bearing on future German-American
relations and upon peace prospects.
The event has, in general, a friendly
press, and Ambas adOr Gerard's decla-
rs.ions regarding the excellent condi-
ion Of the relations between Germany
and the United States are generally
7elcomed, although the oCtspokenly
snti-American newspapers do not re-
iraln from exploiting them in an UNI
favorable sense.
The "Tages Zeitung" finds that the
american Ambassador violated all
dp.omatic prophecies in speaking Of
he relations at all and particularly in
'0ociating their prolongstion with the
Continuance in Office of Chancellor Won
bsthmann-Hollweg. Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg, chief of General staff, and
General Ludendorf, first quartermaster
general.
Iheodor Wolf. in the "Tageblatt."
amenting that in the flood of misun-
Outstanding such reasonable exchanges
OF opinion and information are not
more frequently heard, expresses high
pleasure az the course of the dinner.
The Cologne Gazette" in its Berlin
dispatch says that the speeches sound
ed note deserving Of particular at
tehton under present conditions and
gave lively proof Of the wish for the
maintenance Of good relations and the
mutual desire Of the two nations TO
understand each other better. 1t re-
hs'ates that such meetings have an
increased Importance at the present
moment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
WILSON SOON TO GET
IMMIGRATION MEASURE
Advocates of Bill Expect Veto Because
of Literacy Test

Washington. Jan. S.-Freed Of Ian
guage objected to by the State Depart
ment because il was offensive TO Japan,
the long discussed immigration bill
was agreed upon to-day By confer
ence committee OF the two houses, and
the Senate promptly adopted the con
ference report by vote Of % TO 10.
The House is expected 70 act favorsoly
Thursday and send the bill to the
President.
The literacy test provision, on sc-
count Of which similar bills have been
vetoed by Presidents Cleveland. Taft
and Wilson, remains intact. in spite OF
the fact that President Wilson has let
il be known that it will bring another
veto. Friends Of the bill claimed to-
night that they would be able to muster
enough votes in both houses TO pass it
over a veto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
90 JAILED IN ITALY
FOR BLOWING UP
OF 2 BATTLESHIPS
Agent of Pope's Austrian Cham
berlain Involved in
Gigantic Plot

Rome. Jan. S.-More than forty per-
sons are now imprisoned as result Of
the Investigations into the destruction,
in September. 1915, and August, 1916.
respectively. of the Italian battleships
Benedetto Brin and Leonardo da Vinci.
The latter was blown up in laramie
Harbor and PAS men persisted
Lieutenant General Count Cadorna,
chief of staff. came 70 Rome on Thurs
day to attend a meeting OF the Cabinet
10 decide upon the disposition Of the
prisoners, but the question has be-
come a political one from the introduc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

house to which he had been invited be-
fore one OF the guests arose quietly
and offered revolver to him. with the
following words:
ave have decided that you must die.
Kill yourself"
According TO the prevalent version,
Rasputin pointed the weapon at the
man who had offered il 10 him. Then
the other guests drew revovers and
fired upon the monk.
Rasputin was struck twice. in the
chest and side. and then a bullet in
the head killed him instantly. His body
was dropped into the Neva River
II was said to-day that those who had
participated in the crime would not be
prosecuted. One has already been al
lowed TO leave Petrograd. and although
the others have been detained, no ar
rests have been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
Carranza's Regrets Ready,
Commissions End Near

Washington, Jan. s.-Alberto j. PAM
will deliver TO Secretary Lane to-mor-
row the reply of the Mexican commits
sioners to the refusal of their Ameri-
can colleagues to consider General Car:
ranza's suggestion that conferences OF
the Joint commission be continued
notwithstanding his failure to ratify
the protocol signed at Atlantic City.
Mr.. PAM arrived here to-day with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
POLICEMAN ON SICK LEAVE,
ENDS LIFE IN MOTHERS HOME
He Had Worried Over Wound Received
in Fight with Burglar

Mrs. Elizabeth Meyer, Of 1903 Wal
lace Avenue. Tie Bronx, went to the
room Of her son, Henry c. Meyer, a
policeman attached to the Simpson
Street station, TO call him to luncheon
yesterday. She found him dead on the
bed with a bullet wound through his
heart. He had killed himself With his
service revolver, which was still in his
hand.
Meyer had been on sick leave as a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
SHIP TORPEDOED AT NIGHT

american Among Seamen Rescued by
Moonlight
Faus, Jan. s. The Norwegian steam
I, ihelgoy was torpedoed on the night
January 8. The night was clear and
"a moon was shining. The entire crew
nas saved. The ships cook, Walter
S..pree, Of Atlanta, Ga, arrived IN
''rs to-day.
london, Jan. s. The sinking Of four
,,"ssels was reported by Lloyds Agency
t,ssmers Hansi. 1,143 tons. and Laupar,
~ Tons; the British schooner Brenda
- me Russian schooner Seemed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

the answer OF the Mexicans, which is
understood TO be little more than the
expression Of their regret that the ne
gotiations have ended. Unless there
are unexpected developments. Secre-
tary Lane will report the Mexican reply
10 the President Immediately and the
commission will pass out Of existence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
GERARD MUST
EXPLAIN SPEECH
Continued from page l

sbozt NC neutrality OF ths Wilson
roace note. The idea is already preva-
lent that the move was In fact an
American olive branch 10 Germany. and
nearly every day brings new develop
ncuts 10 strengthen the suspicion.
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lbs cable 20 The Tn5un,I


Paris. Jan. s.-The scheme Of Ed
,r,rd Hsrriot. tine new Minister Of
p,vitaillement, for ratiOning the sugar
,prDly Of France xii probably 60 into
sect about February l. Cards have
No, issued allowing each person
.orrd and half of sugar month.
Letters we're sent TO the projects OF
3sDsrtments last week announcing the
~sssures and asking their advices on
.ssir application. As several depart
rents already ration sugar. they VIII
ro- be affected by the new plan.
to-6on. Jan. s. Baron Davenport,
no food controller. has fixed the fol-
living prices which home-growers may
.Ssrre for their 1917 crops.
Wheat. go shilhngs per 5O4 pounds
oats 3S shillngs siXpence per S36
mounds. and potatoes, varying price
II ms 10 1870 shilings per ton.
The Minister of Munitions, under the
defence Of the realm act, has forbidden
.rv manufacture or assembling Of IN
,srnal combustion engines except under
government permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
ADVERTISEMENT

American
business in
tereStS must
be given a fair
chance if we
expect to hold our
nresent commercial
supre m a y, a n d
Judge Gary goes
back to fundamen-
tails in pOin ting
out our immediate
needs, in this weeks
Golfers
TEE NATIONAL WEEKLY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
KING CONSTANTINE
GETS BREAD CARD
AS FAMILY HEAD
France and Britain Announce
Further Restrictions on
Food Consumption

Athens. Jan. King Constantine
-, spplied for and received the regu-
h. bread card which is issued 70 sll
heads Of families.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09

Petrogrod, Jan. S.-To-dGy's off,
ciol report says:
Rumanian Front-After strong srtil-
lery preparation the enemy in the
morning assumed the offensive in the
region Of Petzesch, northwest OF Foe
SAM. and pressed back the Rumanians.
Further movements by the enemy.
however, were stopped by the arrival
of our reserves.
The enemy in close formation took
the offensive on sectors of our position
in the region Of Ponticheschi, north
west OF Focsani. Being met by our
heavy fire, they fell back, leaving
great number of killed or wounded.
Enemy attacks north of Cloneska
Ukota and at Ali, on the River Sereth,
five miles east of the mouth OF the
Buzeu, were also completely unsuc-
cessful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-09
War Office Versions
of Rumanian Drive

Berlin, Jan. S.-TO-doy's official
report says:
Front Of Archduke Joseph-Despite
snowstorm and severe cold weather
We again pushed back the enemy be
tween the Putna and Oituz valleys.
Army Group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen- January brought another
great success to the Ninth Army, espe-
cially to the victorious German and
ro-Hungarian troops of Generals
Kraft Won Dellmenfngen and Won
Morgen. They threw back the Ru-
manians and Russians from the strong
" fortified main pass of Mount Odo-
besti to the Putna.
Further south, the Milcovu position,
which had been constructed in DC
tober and was now tenaciously de-
Tended. was captured by storm and in
hand to hand fighting. Pushing be-
hind, we gave the enemy no time to
settle himself in his second line on the
canal between Focssni and Yarestea-
This position also was pierced, and,
pressing further behind, we crossed
the road from Focsani to Bolotesti.
This morning Focsani was captured.
From the captured Notifications 1910
prisoners, three cannon and several
machine guns we're brought in.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.; Travelling;
Salary and expenses or commission;
must be active, ambitious. willing to
learn; splendid opportunity; former
experience not essential. Landmark
Cigar Co., Denver, Pa. Ats
WANTED-First class salesman to
sell to garages. factories, stores, etc.
Steady, well-paying position for ac-
tive man. Milwaukee Tank Works.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ATS
LOST-Somewher between Girls
wolds store and the Baptist church,
pair of fur lined gloves. of special
value to the owner because of certain
associations. Finder will be suitably
rewarded by leaving same at Banner
Office. 47tf
WANTED TEACHERS-Good posi-
tions, public and private schools ele-
mentary and academic grades. Free
registration for limited time. Hatha-
way Teachers Agcy. Tel 226-W.
Att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
ANCESTOR WAS A TORY
Name Was McGregor and He Fought
at Bennington.

Rev. Charles D. MacGregor, pastor
of the First Baptist church at Pitts
field has been called to his former
home in Montreal, Can. by the death
of his father John MacGregor. SO
years of age.
Mr. and Mrs. MacGregor celebrated
their 5Sth wedding anniversary last
Saturday. Mrs. MacGregor is 50
years of age. They are the parents
of eight sons and one daughter. Mr..
MacGregor is a direct descendant OF
the MacGregor who at one time lived
in Vermont and fought as Tory
against the American revolutionists
in the battle of Bennington. After
the war the Tories were Obliged to
go to Canada where they became
known as the United States Empire
Royalists. Each man was given, by
the British government, 200 acres of
land, each of their sons received the
same amount at the time of his com
ing of age. The government also sup
piled seed. food and clothing for two
years following the war.
Until few years ago Mr.. MacGreg-
or lived on the land given to his
grandfather, who was made commits
sioner Of provisions in Quebec. The
latter was presented with handsome
snuff box and several other gifts by
King George III during his Office.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
BRAND WH|TlOCK
ORDERED OUT
OF BELGIUM
United States WithdraWs Its Min.
lister at Brussels
RELIEF Commission GOES TOO
Americans Who Have Been Aiding
Suffering BeIsIans VIII Move
to Havre.
Relief COMMISSION GOES TOO

Washington, March 24.-Minister
Brand Whitlock has been recalled
from Brussels. The American mem.
bers of the Belgian relief commission
have also been instructed to leave the
country and to make their headquart-
ers at Havre.
The state department today issued
a statement in which 1t said that
the recall of Minister Whitlock had
been decided upon after a thorough
consideration Of the gravity of such
step. number of the relief COM
missions ships had been attacked by
submarines recently and in view of
such a condition of affairs no other
recourse was left but to withdraw the
minister.
A note of protest to Germany for
warded through the Spanish minister
has received no answer
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24

FOR SUFFERING POLAND
Bennington People Requested t.
Make Contributions.

julius Weichman, who has taken
an active part in the arrangements
for local benefits concerts in behalf
Of the suffering in Poland has been
notified by telegram of the remark
able offer made by Julius Rosenwald
Of Chicago to contribute hundred
thousand dollars for every million
contributed for the relief OF the jew
ish people In Poland during the next
six months.
Mr.. Weichman will endeavor to Sc
cure contributions in money from the
people of Bennington and will also
seek to aid the cause through enter
tainments.
The telegram which comes from
Jacob Schiff, the well-known New
York banker reads as follows:
New York, N. Y, March 2f, 1917
julius l.. Weichman,
Bennington VT
Julius Rosenwald of Chicago,
realizing the appalling situation of
our brethren abroad has promised to
contribute one hundred thousand dol
lars for every million collected from
March. 1917 to November. 1917. In
view OF the starvation which faces
our brethren we must collect ten
million dollars at the earliest possible
moment. Your committee must get
to work with renewed energy and
without delay in order that the full
million may be secured from Mr..
Rosenwald
Louis Marshall. chairman OF the
American Jewish relife committee,
Henry Morganthua. chairman of the
campaign fund. Cyrus Sulsberger,
secretary. Herbert II. Leman, treas
urer and Jacob Billikoff, executive di-
rector, join me in this request De-
tails win follow
JACOB H. SCHIFF.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
1[UIONS INDICATE
THEY ARE READY
TO GIVE BATTLE
Retreat In France Has Apparently
Come to an End
ALLIES STILL GAINING GROUND
Germans Have Flooded Abandoned
Territory and Are contestIne
Advance.

London, March 24-Stubborn resis-
tance at various points indicates that
the German retirement has been halt
ed temporarily at least. Notwith-
standing German attacks, both the
British and the French report pro-
gress into territory heretofore occup-
led by the Teutons.
The French have moved forward
over a mile in the vicinity OF St.
Quentin.
Paris asserts that the Germans are
flooding the country in the vicinity
OF Oise and that the city of La Fere Is
under water.
Berlin reports that French attacks
on the Somme were repulsed and that
230 prisoners were taken by the Ger
mans.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
JVIItI TO .lIEI.-VIl
Bennington, VT, March 90, 1917.
RESCUE BY NINE-YEAR.oLD
White River Junction Boy Pulls Com
panion Out of River

panton OUT OF RIVER.
Another White River Junction lad
is out for hero medal. Wednesday
Guy Brickey. nine years old, and For
est Grant, eight years old, were play
ing on the bank of the Connecticut
river near the highway bridge be-
tween the Junction and West Leban-
on, n. II. The Brickey boy lost his
balance and rolled down the slippery
bank into the river, which is from 6
to feet deep at this point. Young
Grant made his way to the waters
edge as rapidly as possible and catch
ing Brickey by the hair OF the head,
pulled him out. The rescued boy
was nearly unconscious when taken
from the water No other help was
near at the time and the boy would
undoubtedly have been. drowned but
for the assistance rendered by his
companion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-24
BUSINESS NOW RUINED
John Robinson Writes of Sheep Farm
ing 60 Years Ago.

NY W fCdfS fN9os
Editor OF The Banner:--I thought
| would write you something about
the sheep industry in the town years
ago. was very much surprised and
sorry to see that we had 125 legisla-
tors at Montpelier who would rather
lay on the ground with cur dog than
lay in bed with good woolen blanket
over them.
was also well pleased to see that
We had 80 legislators who We're in fav-
or of that docile animal, the sheep,
and | remember well in 1916 to 1850
that there were farmers in this town
who kept from 800 TO 1000 sheep
each on the hill pastures of their
farms and | win mention the names
Of q few Of them; Austin Harmon.
Paul M. Sanders, Lyman Armstrong
Bradford Sherwood, Alonzo Hinsdill.
p NJ. Henry. and others in this town
In those days there. was not one
cur dog to hundred at the present
time, and believe there should be
dog law passed that would make
the license on male cur dog, $500,
and on female cur dog, $1,000. and
any dog caught roaming about town
without collar and its owners name
on 1t should be shot and killed.
Give the farmers of this state an
other chance TO go into the sheep in
dustry
Yours respectfully
John Robinson.