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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
SIGN ARM|ST|CE
FOR ALL MEXICO
Representatives of Rebel and Fed
eral Governments Agree to
Five-Day Truce.
NEWS IS RECEIVED WITH JOY
Terms Include Naturalization of
Railway and Telegraph Lines
and Cessation of Hostile
Troop Movements.
NEWS is RECEIVED WITH JOY

FL Paso, Texas. MAY 17.-At eleven
, clock tonight Judge Carbaial received
instruction from Mexico City to sign the
general armstice which provisional
President Madero already has signed
earlier to-day A general armistlco Of five
days Is now In effect throughout Mexi-
co.
Mexico city. May l7.---On receipt of
official advices from Judge Carbajal that
the armistice had been signed, the gov
crnment tonight sent to every city and
Gown which could he reached by telegraph
a bulletin announcing the fact. Press des-
patches received late tonight state that
IN almost every case the news was re-
coived with rejoicing.
Jusrez Mexico, May IA general
hvo day armIstice between the revolu-
ticnists and the federal government
was agreed upon at six o'clock to-
night to take effect Immediately
throughout Mexico on receipt of for
mai authorization from Mexico CITY.
1t Is signed by Judge Carbaial, the
federal peace envoy. and Or. Vasquez
Gomez, Jose Pine Suarez and Francis
co Madero, Jr the members of the
rebel peace commission
This Is the first general armistice
agreed on since the revolution began
last November, and Is expected to call
n halt to warfare In central and south
crn Mexico. 1t rs believed that within
five days permanent peace agree
ment will be made.
The armistice was decided upon by
PROVISIONAL President Madero this after
noon Immediately after the receipt of an
Associated Press despatch from Mexico
C!ty, saying President Disz had agreed
to resign before the end of the present
month.
News of the vigorous warfare in CEN
trail and southern Mexico which Madero
held to be unnecessary, in view of the
progress made toward a peaceful settle
nent of the revolt also induced the rebel
chief to act quickly to prevent further
loss of life. Both Madero and Carba jail
expressed the belief tonight that the
flve-day armistce would be superseded by
the signing Of a definite peace agreement
that would restore Mexico to complete
tranquility.
The arnistice terms include the neutral-
Hation of railway and telegraph lines and
the cessation of hostile troop move
ments.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
Denunciation Of Small Headed
Men" in Metropolitan Stirs
Washington Society.
PRESIDENTS FRIENDS BARRED
He Says That They Were Kept
Out by People Not Worthy
to Button Their
Shoes

Washington. May 1.-THE designations
of two members of the board of govern
ors and the secretary of the Metropolis
club in this city. made known to-day
following a speech by President Taft last
night In which he denounced ''small-head-
60 men" who, in clubs, blackball mon Of
prominence proposed for membership,
have stirred official and social Wash
ington to the core.
President Taft, who Is member of the
exclusive Metropolitan was reported sev-
eral weeks ago to have felt some resent
ment over the exclusion from the club
Of several newly elected congressman and
senator's.
The furry caused by the clubs action
at that time had partially died down
when President Taft last night in an ad-
dress at the Jewish Temple, revived tho
subject by saying that he h1d had
friends, gentiles. kept out of clubs "by
people who were not worthy 10 button
up their shoes"
This was followed by the announcement
to-day that Brig. Gen Clarence r. Ed
wards. an intimate friend of President
Taft Ldeut-Col. Charles l.. McCawley Of
the marine corps, formerly a White
House aide. and Capt r. NJ. Potts of
the navy had resigned their official po-
sitions with the metropolitan club Gener-
al Edwards and Captain Potts were mem
hers of the board of governors and Colo
mel McCawlcy was secretary- OF the club
All three asked that their designations
take effect at once, but Captain Potts
ard Colonel McCawley later agreed to
tttatf 4.
difficulty Of filling their places at this
time Of the year. General Edwards
however. insisted that his resignation he
accepted Immediately
1t Is said that the ressnatlons Of these
officers means that In the future no Of
ficer in the active service of the army
navy or marine corps will mold office IN
the Metropolitan club. Friction created
by tho exclusion of men Of prominence
In official life has been more or less fire.
quent, and 1t is believed has not worked
10 the best interest of the various
branches of tho military service.
Justice Hughes of the Supreme
Court has incurred the enmitv Of
three members OF the Metropolitan
club. who Informed friend recently
that they would take pleasure in
blackballing Mr.. Hughes If at any
time his name were proposed for
membership to the club" Their OPP
position was based on the fight made
against the race tracks of New York
while the Justice was governor of that
State. The three members are inter
csted in horses. Justice IIughes's
name. however, has not been Pro
posed to the club.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
STATES EVIDENCE
NEARLY FINISHED
Defense May Begin It's Testimony
in the Potter Murder Case
This Afternoon.

Newfane. May 1.-THE second day OF
the trial Of Frank j. Boyd of Whining
ton. charged with the murder of John
Potter OF that town on April 13. was de-
voted to the Introduction Of evidence by
the State aad it is believed that the
prosecution will rest tomorrow. 1t is
likely that the defense will begin in
Producing testimony tomorrow after
noon.
c. Il. Crowoll of Brattleboro, a civil
engineer. who made plans of the Boyd
sugar orchard and buildings for the
State, was cross-examlncd and much
members Of the Boyd family concerning
the events Of the afternoon of April l3
Ada Boyd niece Of the accused. tes-
titled that she was not in the sugar
house at the time of the tragedy when
It 10 claimed that Potter received the
Injuries from which he died about dark
that afternoon.
Clara Boyd. the respondents sister
testified that she went to the sugar
house Immediately after the alteration
between Boyd and Potter, and Walter
Boyd. nephew OF the respondent, told
OF rlnding Potter upon the floor of the
sugarhouse and Of assisting him to walk
to the Boyd house where he died
Wilson Lowell was used as n State wit
ness to impeach the testimony Of Walter
Boyd on the ground that Walter Boyd
had told neishbor that he had to carry
Potter to the house
Eli Potter and William Robinson, se-
lectinen OF Wilmington, testified to visit
Ing the BOYD premises soon after the
tragedy. They told of the position of
things In the sugarhouse and their testi-
mony was practically coroborated by
Arthur j. Lyons, who was placed in
charge of the Boyd premises the day
following Potter's death
The clothing of Potter was introduced
as evidence, The only evidence of in
jury that Potter might have sustained
was blood stains upon the neck of the
shirt. Potter's head and brains were in
troduced as evidence. The skull was
fractured and Dr. b. H. Stone. State
pathologist, explained how small piece
Of bone had pierced the brain.
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M1DDLEBURY WANTS $41,2oO.
President Thomas Says College Must
Have II or s2Oo,0oO VIII he Lost.

Middlebury, May 17.--President John
NJ Thomas of Middlebury College has
lust issued a statement to the alumni
ard alumnae in regard to the present
standing of the 100000 endowment
fund. President Thomas saws that by
December 81. 1911, the balance of the
fund for the endowment and the COM
plotion of the gymnasium must be on
ho nd or subscribed ny responsible per-
sons in order that tho Carnegie fund
of $4,000 from the general education
board and $4,000 other contingent
promises may be realized. The exact
balance needed to make complete the
fund is s41,20o99. which is a greater
sum than the entire endowment OF the
college less than % years ago
1.-TWO hundred thousand dollars lost
TO Middlebury" President Thomas con-
inues. that is the word that will go
ont December 81 unless we can find
somewhere s41,200 before that date"
Tho subscriptions must be made be-
fore December 81 and may be payable
within three years in order to get the
$4,000 fund from tho general educa-
ticn board. Mr.. Carnegie has sent a
communication to the president IN
which he says he VIII he glad to fur
nisf. subscription of $4,000 towards
this project when all Of the rest of
the fund has been paid in and ex-
pended for the object in view. "Now,'
says President Thomas "T am ambi-
ucus 10 complete this fund before the
approaching commencement. want
to finish my third year for Middlehurv
with the joy of knowing that 100000
has been secured for the college in
that time, the pearsons fund of 800
900 and the general education board
fund OF $500, 600 Just the moment that
can testify that II is all subscribed
payments on the conditional pledges
will begin. Commencement day this
year will come on June 81, and the
president completes his announcement
with the statement that on June 90 the
foundation for the Mccullough gym
naslum will he laid and on the same
day the formal opening of the Pear
sons hall will take place. 1t is ex-
peCted that a very large number Of
tho most prominent men and women
in Vermont will be present on those
occasions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

Spallholz and y. l.. Morgan were ap-
pointed trustees.
The committee on salaries and allow
ances recommended that the salary of
the district superintendent be made $1,000
"'th travelling expenses Of 800. the same
az last year, and this was endorsed by
vote 1t was decided that the apportion-
ments Tor the year be made on a triple
basis which takes into consideration the
minister's salary, the church membership
and value of the church property the
total amount to be the same as last wear
Those present were: d. l.. Morgan. Rut :
land j. Meadcr Arlington; NJ. b. Nor
gan, bennington; B. M Bowker. Brandon
w. y. Gore, Bristol, Dr l.. NJ. Bingham.
Burlington; a. T. Woodward, CastIeton:
G. Adams, Fair Haven, y. r. Haskins.
Granville n. Y; A. S. Clark. Hampton,
N y; W. y. Cady Mddlebury; l.. NJ.
Hurlhurt, Middletown Springs; II. f.
Beach. Ferrisburg: w. n. Vaughn. Pitts
ford; Henry spallholz, Poultney; f. w.
Sawyer. North Granville. y. Y; A. f.
Burton, Rupert; s. L. Mcguire. Salem
G. NJ Russell, Sheburne: D A. Hunt.
Shoreham; j. r. Dodge. West Putland
r. c, Dyer. Salisbury; W. c. Sturtevant,
Weybridge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
SLIGHT DECREASE
IN MEMBERSHIP
Every Officer Present at the
Grand Encampment, I, o. o.
r, at st. Albans.

St Adams. Ma" l-.--Every grand Off
Ger was present at the opening of the
session of the Grand Encampment, /. O.
o. T., held In this city to-day. The atten-
dance was large and much interest was
evidenced r q general discussion Of
ways and means of swelli7S the member
slip, and infusing new life and active
work into the order. The report of A. f.
King of Burlington, retiring grand pat
riarch, showed slight falling off in
membership. but belief that there were
excellent prospect for substantial in
crease the comirs year. Included in the
grand patriarchs report and covering the
detailed work OF the year, were those Of
Grand High Priest /. + Jones of Is
land Pond Grand Senior Warden Gerry
F. Walker OF Bellows Falls, Grand Junior
Warden H. w. Scott OF Barre and Of the
following district deputy grand pat
riarchs; II. T. Hope OF poultney, districts
Nos, l and 2; r. \. Spear OF Burlington.
No. 3; NJ. II. drumming Of Barton. No. 4;
E L. Campbell OF Waterbury. No 8 II.
II. Sommers OF St. Johnsbury. No, 6; B.
b. Lang OF White River Junction, No. :,
ana Charles G. Staples of Brattleboro,
No. s.
The S3 subordinate encanpments show
total membership OF 1sfS or q less
than last year.
The new officers chosen and installed
to-day are: Grand patriarch, F. l.. Jones
OF Island Pond; grand high priest, C +.
Walker Of Bellows Falls; grand senior
warden, Fl, W Scott Of Barre; grand
scribe Charles W. Farr OF st. Johns
bury; grand treasurer. G. c. Staples Of
Hrattleboro grand representative, A. T.,
hinS OF burlington; grand sentinel, A. n
calhoun OF Middlehury; grand outside
sentinel. w. d. Wilson OF ST. Adams.
The Past Grand Officers association
held It's banquet in the city hall at eight
O'Clock this evening. the post-prandial
exercises being presided over by Smith
B' Waite of Hyde Park
Tomorrow is the big day when the an
hual session of the grand lodge will be
held' opening AT 800 n m. At 700 p. m.
reception by the officers Of the Rebekah
assembly will be held at the American
House, ana at $40 the Rehekah degree
Will be eXempihed al odd Fellows hall,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

Augusta Duri, both OF Fair Haven. in
which a jury gave the plaintiff 500 dam
ages as the outgrowth Of an automobile
collision. The court also overrule1 the mo-
ton for full costs in the case of Harry
" Clay, n clerk, VS.. Justus r. Hoadlcy.
u well known insurance man, both Of
Rutland This Is the case in which Mr..
Hoadley was sued on the ground that he
assaulted Mr.. Clay during the merchants
carnival last fall. jury gave the plain
tiff one cent damages. The overruling Of
the motion for costs left the plaintiff
merely the one cent damage and one
cent costs and rather than pay the term
fees he discontinued the case.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
NO MONEY FOR LIQUOR.
RutInnd Mnr Must Give All His Salary
TO Wis Wife.

Rutland. fay 17-Judge F. G. Swimmer
ton. who is making the local city court
somewhat conspicuous for it's practice of
keeping man out Of prison whenever II
IS possible to help him to make a man
Of himself or to help his family. dolcd
ont to-day ono Of the most unique
sentences yet recorded. The respondent
was James ~. Dawn, father Of eight
children. of whom the oldest is 10 years
DAWN pleaded guilty to being intoxicated
and the court decreed that as the aiterna-
tive OF 81 days sentence he must turn
over to his wife every week for a year
his salary Of s. 20 per day. Failure to do
this even once or any sign of in
temperance or family abuse will mean
three months behind The bars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
LAYMEN ORGANIZE.

During recess in the meeting Frank
c. Dyer, vice-president OF the Burlington
district Of the Laymen's association, call
ed meeting of the laymen of the Bur-
lington district for which he had previous
~ sent out notices and the association
was organized, elocting y. r. Haskns of
Granville, secretary. Five delegates. s.
l.. Mcguire. w. H. Cady. Dir. l.. NJ.
Bingham, Henry Spallholz and A. T.
Woodward, were elected to represent the
organization at the annual Laymens as
sociation of the Troy conference.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
SUPREME COURT ApJoURNs.

Montpelier, May 17,-Supreme court
adjourned to-day for the May term
after session OF two weeks, less than
was expected as seven Windham coun-
ty cases were submitted on briefs ow-
ing to the fact that county court Is
sitting at Newfane and many OF the
attorneys are busy In the Addison
county case of r. H. Palmer against
Martin r. Fuller. Judge Munson read
an opinion to the effect that judgment
be affirmed and cause remanded. This
case was heard at this term, In the
Chittenden county case of BiXby
against Roscoe from Essex Junction.
in which there was IA motion to bring
forward and strike off the docket, the
entry was made with the court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
creditable one, during which the band
acquitted itself handsomely.
BARRE CANTON THE WINNER


acquitted itself handsomely.
BARRE CANTON THE WINNER.
The competitive drill followed the
review, and took place on the park,
in the presence of large crowd. The
first prize was won by Canton Ninton
of Barre, with Canton Lafayette Of
Burlington, second. ard Canton Rut-
land Of Rutland, third. Tho drill mas
ter was COL +, W. Jackson and the
judges Adjutant- General l. S. Tillot-
son, Col +. l.. Greene and ]. A. Evarts
The evenings program opened at the
city hall at 1880 o'clock with concert
and the decoration Of chivalry. followed
at nine o'clock by the grand ball The
hall was handsomely decorated for the
occasion and the grand march was par
ticipated In by about 800 people the affair
being most successful.
Tomorrow the annual session of the
grand encampment, A. II, King, grand
patriarch. will be held, opening In odd
Fellows hall al nine in the morning. At
100 p m. will be held the annual bust
ness meeting of the Past Grand Officers
association at the headquarters at tho
American House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
NEW ELECT IONS WILL BE
HELD v thin SIX MONTHS
Resignation of the Ruler of Mexico and the
Joint Regency" Plan Are Said to Constitute
aComplete Guarantee to the Rebels That
Their Demands Have Triumphed

He has an honest pride. but no vanity.
| venture to predict that In a year or
two. when me new order Of things shall
have been established, Mexico will re-
rard him as her greatest hero His re-
signaton must forever silence those who
could find no other criticism than that
he luStcd for poNor.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18

Washington, May IL After n full day S
fight over tho proposal to elect the sugar
trust investigating committee nominated
by Chairman Henry Of the rules com.
mittee. the democrats Of tn House came
together late this afternoon and elected
the following c lmitteo practically with
out dissent:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-18
ODD FELLOWS IN
ANNUAL MEETING
Fine Weather at St. Adams Adds
to Hearty Welcome Given
Patriarchs Militant.

St. Adams, May 1s.-The annual session
OF the grand bodies OF Vermont of the
Independent Order OF odd Fellows opened
here to-day, it being Patriarchs Militant
day, the 18th annual session OF the depart
ment council being held.
A beautiful spring morning greeted the
visitors. and the city had an animated
air with its guests, the decorations
throughout the business district and the
brilliant uniforms of the members OF the
order.
The electrical decorations are elaborate,
the entire park being strung with thou
sands OF incandescent lamps. including a
large welcome" sign at the head OF Lake
street, and the three links sign Mt the
head of kingman. all making a striking
spectacle this evening.
The department co,nlcil of the Pa
triarchs Militant opened In Odd Fellows
hall at nine o'clock when reports were
made and officers elected. The conditions
as to membership and finance We're very
satisfactory both showing good increases
with greatly increased Interest in the or
der throughout the State.
The following officers we're elected:
President of the council Col. f. w.
jackson OF Barre;> vice president Lieut.
Col. w. j. Cain Of Brattlehoro secretary,
Major Alexander Duncan of Barre;
treasurer, Lieut.. c. ]. Staples OF Brattle-
boro.
Following the meeting the members
present from the Cantons from Barre.
Rutland. Woodstock. bennington and
st. Abans, headed by the band, march
ed to tho depot and met the ST. .Iohns-
bury and Rutland, Burlington and Barre
Cantons and escorted them TO the hall,
where school of instruction was held
under Major G. II. Metcalc of Brattle-
boro.
PARADE AND REVIEW.
The parade and review were held this
afternoon, tho line forming at the head
of Kingman street. A detail of police
led the columns over tho line of march,
headed by the ST. Adams brigade hand,
and the following staff officers: COL +.
W, Jackson, I.lcut.-Col. w. ]. Cam, AS
sistant Adjt, teen. Alexander Duncan.
Assistant Inspector Gen. G.. A. Metcalf,
Adjt. G. G. McGaffey, Capt II, r. Kim
ball, Color Sergt G, p. Thompson,
Hospital Steward Calvin Fndress Major
r. c. Smith and Adtt T. A. Brown,
NfSt paNaloh) MAJ IL II. Stearns ana
AdJt. q, c. Otis Second battalion) Nal
Fayette Miller Uhird battalion, Past
Col W. T. Haigh, Past Lieut.. Col r.
4. Spear.
Canton lafayette of Burlington
under command OF Capt, r. r. smith
came next, followed by Canton Vinton
of Barre, Capt. +. f. Heath; Canton
Franklin Of st. Adams. Capt. A. j.
Tenny; Canton Palestine of Brattle-
horo, Capt. o. d. Howell. and Canton
Rutland of Rutland, Capt. Ernest GiS-
son. A number of automobiles car
ried invited guests, including officers
and delegates Of the visiting Rebek-
ah lodges. The parade was very
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Continued ON mage ~
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-23
Moisture In Roads,

Stone is perhaps the 'deai road ma
terial. but II is usually ont OF the Ques-
uOn. Earth roads can be made.
The Keynote to success in making
them is controlling the moisture. When
there Is too much OF IL the earth be-
comes mud: when too little the result
is dust. There is happy medium
between these two extremes. when
the soil packs nard. In most soils, ex.
cepting cIayey ones, it is not difficult
to maintain this favorable moisture
content Keep the center Of the road
higher so that water cannot remain
there When 1t does the result Is ruts
in wet weather and In dry weather
the sides Of the road are ground up
into dust.
Drainage bitches should be provided
along the road. II. water STANDS there
1t will soak under the rOadbed and
soften It. Another important factor
is to keep a space Of fifteen. to eight
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-23

Wear Grover shoes for tender feet.
At Salomon's
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-23
Ununty Nema Nutra
BRAWlET

The Pastors Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will hold an in
door athletic meet" in the basement of
the church on Friday evening
Thomas Cochran. Jr., vice president
OF the Astor Trust Company of New
Yor3. City. has been enjoying the duck
hunting IN the vicinity of Brawley. He
is making a leisurely tour Of the coun-
Try hv automobile and may pass sew
era. days in the Imperial Valley il
the duck hunting proves good.
TI- resignation Of City Recorder
BIais has been accepted by the Braw-
ley city trustees ami the former in
cur cent. City Clerk Whe'a vas ap-
poi ed 10 fiji his position.
Tire Braw'e. city trustees are con
sideetnz the fee fbiltty Of adopting q
plan whereby nonresident property
owners will be taxed the costs where it
becomes necessary for the city TO clean
up their properties.
A G. Soares has been given per
Imperial Valley press., 1911-11-23

mission by the city trustees to level
hummocks that extend from his prop
erty into the street.
The construction of the new set
tling basin for the Brawley water sys-
tem required the removal of 1S,025
cubic yards of earth. for which y
cents per cubic yard was paid the con
tractor. L. O. drummer
\ line limit has been set for the
construction OF cement walks i'll front
Of the properties Of t D. McKeehan
and he Huddle5tou pavilion, where
walks have not been constructed in
accordance with the resolution OF the
city trustees.
City Engineer Parks IS preparing
plans ami Specifications Tor an exten-
sion ct the braatey sewer system 10
ehA grammar school building Calls
r5y bids for this construction have
Aern 5ssued by the city trustees
.ira hstcauts are to be installed
Z the intersection Of Imperial p me
sul Z, 3ad streets,
Mrs. J 81 EIasgye has returned
from San Francisco. where she was a
delegate from the BrawIey Capter Of
the Order of the Eastern Star to the
Grand Chapter OF this order
Mrs. E. W Mottram has come from
San Francisco TO join her husband,
Prof Mottram of the Brawley Union
High School She will remain here
for the winter
Mrs. c. F. Boarts has returned from
Pennsylvania. where she was called
by the illness and death of her sister.
Her niece returned with her and will
become member of the Boarts house
hold.