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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
FRANK PORTER
AGAIN LANDED
BEHIND BAHS5


Rutland, Dec. id-Detective Masco Of
the Delaware & Hudson Railroad COM
pany stan OF detectives, who mas peen
In this city for several days the last
week looking for evidence against Fran
els NJ. Poirier whom he arrested in Troy,
n. Y. two weeks aro on warrant
charsns the man with breaks occurring
in railroad stations along tho railroad
lines between this city and WHITEHALL
y. t., has returned to the main office
in Albany, y. Y. but just what evidences
he secured is not known Poiier, who
is well known in Rutland and Bur,luG-
ton. whore he posed as q detective while
operating with a partner I'm .clies of
robberies which finally ended with his
arrest is now confined in the county jail
at Salem. y. Y. following a preliminary
hearing, awaiting tho action OF tho next
grand jury of that county At tn" time
Of his latest arrest he was posing as a
stecplc-ia jack calling himself Francis NJ.
NanPattcrson. 1t is possible that the
man may be returned to this state 10
serve out his uneXplred term OF five
years at the house Of correction in Rut-
land He was given some time off he
cause he turned States evidence AGAINST
several merchants in BURLINGTON who
later were arraigned for buying stolen
property
PORTER is now alleged to have partic-
pated in a series Of hurglaries which in
cludcd the stations at shushan. Hyde
vile. Castleton. Fair Haven. Comstock.
y. Y, Middle Granville, y. v and
Smiths Basin. \. Y. besides n number
of others.
When first detected and followed the
detectives including Detective NTasco sup
posed that PORTER had taken on a woman
iaccomplice, but it later developed. mainly
proven from letters IN the vounr wom-
ans possession. that she was horsclf ig-
norant Of the profession followed hv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

"Hhlishing of the handbook for the use OF
me college. Also the Bible classes at col
leges and churches and the religious
meetings that have been held and the
d"rutation work. The leading of boys
rluHS ana the lecture series held we're also
discussed at length. The reports demon
ttratcd the amount of efficient work con-
Quoted by the students during the year
To-day service was held at 9;l5 followed
by the church service and in the alter
noon work for the coming year was dis-
cussed, the conference being addressed
by Clarence =. Shcdd, student secretary
Of Massa chusctts ana Rhode Island Mr.
Ross, Prof &. A. Davis and Or Hatch
student mass meeting took place nj
four o'clock There are five institutions
represented in the conference: Vermont
MiddlcburN, Norwich. state Agricultural
school and MONTPELIER Seminary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
DIRTY MILK FROM
VERMONT is SENT
INTO BOSTON


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
Following Suits to Collect, Start
ed by State Tax Commission
er-NatiOnal Pays S1,S60,
American Pays SIS, 500.
THEY THREATEN To SUE STATE
Action Begun against COmpan-
les Will Probably BE Dropped
Western and Canadian Com
panies Expected to Make the
Required Payments.

Montpelier Dec. 13-The National and
American Express companies paid their
taxes to the state of Vermont under pro-
test yesterday, following suit brought
last month by State Tax Commissioner
Charles A. Plumley to compel payment.
The companies demand refund of the
money paid and declare that they will
sue the State to recover the amounts
paid. The National Express company
paid $3.50 and the American Express
company $l5.540 1t is expected that the
Canadian and Western companies. which
business in Vermont will also pay under
protest. In addition to these taxes the
two larger companies each paid the $50
license tax, and 1926, so per cent, pen
atty. besides some s25 in costs incurred
on the suit thus far.
Ply a recent legislative act the tax on
express companies doing business in Yer
mont was increased from s. to 500 for
each mile of railroad line over which
they operate. The four companies de-
clined to pay and early in November Tax
Commissioner Plumley brought suit to
compel payment. attaching property Of
the company. In statements accompany
ing the payments which Were made to
state Treasurer Edward H. Deavitt, the
two larger companies say that they pay
under duress, compulsion and protest,
solely In order to release the lien on
the property attached and protect their
rights.
CLAIM STATUTES VOID
! 1t is claimed that the statutes taxing
hp n illpUal nd m
ground that they are contrary to the
/ constitutions of the United States and the
State OF Vermont; that the rights OF the
companies and Of individuals ana their
immunity are violated; that they arc de
.prived Of property without due process
of law; that the companies are engaged
in interstate commerce, being thereby
subject to federal jurisdictions and that
they are not corporations but ssaocia-
tons of individuals under the principles
Of common Law, by private contract
Separate statements are made by both
companies and these are practically in
duplicate The companies have a year
in which to bring suit to recover the
taxes paid. Former Attorney General
John G. Sargent of Ludlow is their couu-
sci
Il will be recalled that the American
and National Express companies in thoir
statement to State Tax Commissioner
Plumley held that the state had ~ right
to collect "a license tax for the privilege
Of doing business In Vermont and also
that they did not file a certificate with
the secretary Of state as required by
law Tho action begun by state Tax
Commissioner Plumley under direction of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
CRUSHED BY CARS.
Conductor W. }. Wright Badly injured
AT RONbury.

Montpelier, Dec l3-W. j. Wright Of
St. Adams. freight conductor on the
Central Vermont railroad, was brought
to the IIcaton hospital this morning at
seven O'Clock suffering from injuries re-
ceived ut RoXbury a few hours previous
when he was crushed between the cars
Little Ia known here as to the nature Of
tine accident, but IT is believed that Con
ductor Wright while passing siding
was caught between the car Of his train
and n car which was not far enough on
the siding to he in the clear" His in
iuries are confined to the upper part Of
the body and IT is thought that he has
internal injuries, although it can not yet
be determined. His condition is consider
cd serious, although not critical He IS
about co years Of age pnd has n wife
and children, who are Spending the win
ter in California.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
ALLEGED WHITE
SLAYER BAILED

Rutland, Dec. 13.-Lcou Mitchell, 20.
who recently moved to Brattlcboro from
Copenhagen. n. Y, was brought 10 this
city Saturday by United States Marshal
A. +. Carpenter on a warrant charging
violation of the Mann act by taking
Helen Moore is, from Copenhagen TO
Brattlcboro for immoral purposes. Mitch
ell waived examination when arraigned
before Commissioner James A. Merrill
of this city and furnished 500 hail for
his appearance at the next term of the
United states district court. A. +.
Schwcnk and Harold f. Whitney Of
Brattleboro. his counsel. furnished
surety. The State charge of adultery will
be dropped. Counsel states that Miss
Moore became infatuated with Mitchell
in CopenhaRen and followed him when
he came to Vermont to live with his
mother, II being the older woman's in
tention to buy a farm The girl has re-
turned to New York state with her par
ents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
WANTS TORPEDO
/. BOAT OESTRQYERS
IT CANAL ENDS

- - "a.
GoethalS' governor or the canal zone
was imnelled To- suggest TO tho gov
ornment at WASHINGTON that two swift
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stationed At TN Fahama canal one at
each end. 10y tho recent activity of bel
ligeront warsbirs and CALLERS i'm tbo
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me Htp"h OF the Australian conner
Malllha' when I"It Balboa without
clearance paP'.S ana IN" ia't that TINS
ana oth"r r"Ill'rS nav" SHOWN dis
position to disregard the canal zone
sh'pplnS laws. a'tuHtcd colonel Goeth-
ais to TAX" decisive measure to
preserve In every way the neutrality
Of the canal
Nearly all the GOLFERS which have
gathered in canal waters arrived with
out health certificates. and in several
Instances the ships sailed without
clcaraur, rapcrs IL ls presumed that
the steamers met and coaled tho Ans
tralutu and English fleet. which con-
.,n,rat.d r.ccrtiv e., ,ba ,,ci,,i.,. ~
which g.
southeast Of Panama citv
The Initcd States tornedo boat do
stroyor roouoetod b,, tho ,oy.rror &c
expected ia do natrol dutv and "a over.
haul nro,nu,1,. n, hol,iooron. o.o 3.
attempting tn disregard the canal au-
thoritlcs.
Alleged v.ouuous OF the canal shipping
laws have. il is said, been the subject of
complaint to Sir Claude &. Mallet British
minister to Panama and also have re-
suited in causing orders to he given the
Notifications to prevent unneutral Golfers
remaining in ports in the canal zone in
disregard Of thc orders Of the canal au-
thortics.
In the case of inc collier MalIiua il is
/ stated that she arrived without clearance
! papers, a health certificate coal or sup
| plies. She attempted to buy 5000 worth
Of supplies, consisting largely of articles
intended for a Christmas dinner for a
| large force She was refused the sup
plies ana was ordered to depart because
she refused to state her destination. as
required by the canal zone laws The
! collier Protesi.aus is pointed to as a SINH
lar case.
1t is stated that there has been much
wireless interference in canal waters by
eight GOLFERS which recently were in the
vicinity of the canal and also by large
warship fleets. reported to be within 9,
miles Of each end of the canal.
NO REPLY From cOEyrIIAIS
\y.shin,., 49,, 90 o.,, g.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
OFFICE OF ASSISTANT
POSTMASTER MAY GO

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.--Furthor in
Vcstlgatiou of pustmdster-Gencral Burlc-
sons recommendations for government
acquisition of the telegraph and telephone
systems is proposed in the pOstoifce APP
preparation bill which tonight was
virtually completed. Tho measure may
be reported to the House tomorrow. II
is said to carry approximately s325, 900. 900
Tho office of assistant postmaster for
many years a fixture in the larger
cities, would hc abolished. In first class
offices all activities would be re-grouped
so rs to concentrate all supervisory
authority In each postofice under post
master superintendent of finance and
superintendent of mails
Raising the maximum balances accept
able nj postal banks from $500 to 5000
the interest to be payable only on de-
posts up to l,0c0, would be authorized.
Encouragement OF the salaries of super
intendents, their assistants, cashiers and
others having supervisory authority is
authorized with provision for an addi-
tional 100000 expenditure.
The bill includes as a rider the railway
mail pay bill passed by the House and
pending in the Senate to change the basis
of pay from a tonnage basis to that Of
the car space used by the mails carried
The railroads would he given n total of
S1o0000D additional compensation because
of the additional burden imposed by the
volume of parcels post.
The bill would allow annual increases
of 500 in the pay of postoffice and rain
way clerks and letter carriers until they
reach the maximum salary allowed by
law. Increased pay for rural carriers
also is provided for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
SUFFICIENT EXCUSE

some time ago n hobo called at s
urban home for food and was prom
a good dinner If ne would assist in Gle
ing UP the lawn. Being hungry the h
acquiesced. and was put to work c;--'
soil in n wheelharrow.
Say" remarked the gardener, smil'
ly, after watching Willie get away
two or three loads. do you always
gle a whcelbarrow like that"
"Surest thing on earth" answered
hobo. Anything the matter with
performance?
You are not hooked up right
turned the gardener. you ought to
a wheolbarrow and not pull it,
Il know" admitted the tramp. wit
long drawn sigh, but I can't stand
sight of the cussed thing. "-PhiladelT
Telegraph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
PROMINENT ITALIAN
OF CAPITAL DEAD

Montpelier, Dec. l2.-Giovanni Domin-
Joni, prominent Italian resident, died
to-day at the age of 30 years. He came
to this city Il years ago from Arclsate,
Italy, and had resided here since that
time.
He leaves a wife and daughter. who
returned five days ago from Italy where
they passed five months; brother, Vic
tor of Waterbury, granite manufacturer;
a brother and sister in New York, and
parents in Italy. Tho funeral will be
held Tuesday at his home, % Siblcy ave
nue with burial in Green Mount Gene
terry. He was taken sick but two weeks
ago. his wife returning home from
ca BILE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
THE MORAL.

There is lad in a town in New Ha
shire, where the thrifty mothers are
wont to cut their children's hair by mi
of a pair of shears and bowl, who
always felt that this sort of thing
degradation,
In Sunday school on one occasion
teacher told the class of which this
was a member the story OF samson
Dellah. When she had finished she
to this youngster:
Henry, what do YOU learn from
Samson story?"
THAT it don't never pay" respol
Henry, promptly, ITO let a woman
a talIer's hair"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
STALLINGS SIGNS
UP FOR FIVE YEARS

Boston, Dec. l3--George r Stallings
who led the Boston Nationals to the
worlds championship this fall Will con-
tinue as manager for the club for at
least five years. according to word re-
ceived here to-day He has signed a
contract extending four years beyond the
coming season when his previous agree
mont will expire Neither Stallings nor
President Gaffney would announce the
salary terms of the new contrac,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Russia Is buying large amounts OF arms
and munitions Of war from Japan
Paris cable says II Is learned there on
very high authority that Great Britain is
about to announce unihcation of Egypt.
Ambassador IIerrick says that his diplo-
matte experience In France cost him 1900,
600
Insurance experts estimate that prohibit
ton in Russia will save 100000 lives in a
decade.
German prize court has confiscated five
Norwegian steamers valued at 10000 and
their cargoes. which were seized by Ger
man warships The vessels were loaded
with wooden pit props consigned to Eng
ish mine owners.
Lieut.. Gov Elect Gushing advocates a
change in the present Massachusetts laws
for taxing intangible property and favors
II state constitutional amendment for an
income tax as a means of relief
Southern New England Railroad cor
poraton has filed petition asking for
! legislation granting an extension of time
! for completion of road and for approval
Of location and authority to operate over
land of Monson state hospital owned by
commonwealth.
/ Berlin cable to Chicago Daily News says
/ that peace terms were being discussed by
! the powers two weeks ago, but negotia-
lions were broken off when German chan
ccllor learned that To end hostlites now
would cause revolution In Germany
| Paris Temps publishes an interview
from its bucharest correspondent with
leaders OF the Conservative party who
says AT the outbreak of the war Rou-
mania had been for 80 years for the triple
alliance. owing to her grievance against
Russia due to the seizure OF Bessarabia;
| but three reasons enforced neutrality
| Hungarian ill-treatment OF Roumanians
| in Bukowina, the faults of Austrian di-
plomacy during the Balkan wars. and love
| for France, Now | promise We will soon
abandon neutrality for more active sym
ps-HY with the allies
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
50TH ANNIVERSARY


Bratteboro Dec. Mr. and Mrs.
Henry A. Goodhue Of Highland street
very quietly observed the sofa anniver-
sary Of their wedding to-day, Although
they had requested their children not to
extend tho information the fact became
known and the Rev. r. M. Hought IN,
pastor Of the Center Congregational
Church. of which they are members,
presented them with purse of gold AFT ~
the church services this morning, In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Rome special says Austrian govern
mont's unofficial ovcrturcs to Scrvia for
peace were made a few days before
last crushing Austrian defeat and before
Servans had received fresh supplies of
ammunition. Austrian offer, which was
rcsolutelv rejected. is Interpreted rs owl
dencc that Austria realizes enormous dinl-
cultcs of invading Servia and wishes to
have her troops FREQ for the defense of
Hungary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Rome correspondent Of New York Sun
cables l am informed that besides striv-
ing 20 avert intervention Of Italy on side
OF the allies Prince Won Buelow. who has
been appointed provisional ambassador 81
Germany to Italy, Is intrusted with a spe-
cial secret mission to prepare for peace.
This Is practically certain to be ncgotiat-
ed under Joint auspices of King Victor
Emmanuel of Italy and President Wilson
Of the United states. whose efforts to
bring about peace have been unceasing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
Admiral Watson Dead.

Washington, Dec. lL-Rcar Admiral
Eugene w Watson. L 5. n. retired, died
Mt his home here tonight, aged II years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Charles VI. Schwabs sudden return to
England has TO do with his agreement at
persuasive instance Of President Wilson
and Secretary Bryan, not to fulhu con-
tract he made with british government -
construct 20 submarines in this country
for Great Britain during the war Sub
marines may he built and delivered after
war is finished.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Washington despatch SAYS that Gor-
many has made representations direct to
United states government that question
Of peace rests with this nation. Iu.ted
states, Germany asserts. can Drinu about
peace within two weeks If it Will stop OK
portation of arms and munitions Of war
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
Why They Recommend Foicy'S Honey
md Tar.

p. A. Eard Coneio, Cal,-because 1T
produces the best results, always cures
severe colds sore chest and lungs and
does not contain opiates or harmful
drugs" Dr. John w, Taylor, Lutherville,
Ga.-because Il believe it to be an honest
medicine and 1t satisfies my patrons" w.
L. Cook. Neihart, Mont-because lit
gives the best results for coughs and
colds of anything l sell" Every user Is a
friend. j. W. O'Sullivan, (adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Until the home owning aspiration
ceases to influence people. real estate
advayNaslnG will always may.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
REPRESENTATIVE
Sc R { No PAYNE
DIES SU DDE n |

Washington, Dec. 10.-Represontati,
Serene Payne Of New York died sudden
of heart failure at his apartment he
at HIS O'Clock tonight
Mr. Payne had retired to h!s room a
parcntly in robust health. He telcphon,
the apartment house clerk about
O'Clock, asking that a physician be Sc
for. When the clerk reached the roo
the congressman was dying and lie W;
extinct before the doctor arrived
Mr. Payne, who was II years old, Nv,
alone, ana at midnight his body |.
waiting for the coroner without tiier
or relative near His wife died thr
years ago, and no one could be foui
tonight who knew the address OF II
only son.
Members Of Congress, who had Sc
Mr. Payne on the floor of the How
this afternoon, cheorfuuy active as usua
knew nothing of his death for more thu
an hour.
a representative from New York.
cvory Congress since 1873 except one. I'd
PAYNE was chairman Of the ways a |
means committee, ana republican flo !
leader In lJ09-l0, and directed the draft
ing of the payne-Aldrich tariff bill.
Ic was born at Hamilton. y. Y. Jul
/ 49, 1919, and was educated at RochestI
and 1oleat" He practiccd law and vi
/ district attorney Of CayuEa county.
1853 he was elected member Of Congre
! from the 2eth district. Later his dstri
was the 3lst. and finally the s6th
was q DELEGATE TO many republican NJ
uonai conventions and in 1888 was al
/ pointed memner or JOINT high coIl
mission 10 negotiate treaty vii
canaan tie had made his nome
AUBURN ~. - Tor years though ND
OF MS ufn' was spent IN Washington
TARIFF AUTHORITY.
As one Of the foremost tariff al
thoritios in Congress Mr. Payne was
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Rome special says that offer to Italy
Of Trent by Germany and Austria as the
price of Italian neutrality will not prove
sufficient, and also that armed interven-
ton by Italy is merely a matter Of time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Gore, Ga. p. A. Morgan had occasion
recently to use a liver medicine and says
of Foley Cathartic Tablets. They thor
ouRhly cleansed my system and felt like
new man--light and free. They are the
best medicine I have over taken for con-
stipation. They keep the stomach sweet,
liver active, bowels regular" ]. w.
OSullvan. (adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

President Emeritus Eliot Of Harvard
suggests a federation Of the states Of
Europe as ultimate result Of the war.
Disputes between states would be re-
ferred to an International tribunal which
would have control Of a force sufficient
10 enforce its DEGREES
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

"The public is tired of me" wrote Col
onel Roosevelt to Dir. Henry Waldo Coe,
the Oregon leader of the Progressive
partv, n short time ago. Or Coo states
colonel also wrote that he wns not a
candidate for tho presidency and would
not be again.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Kentucky state court II appeals has
held that workmen's compensation act
passed early this year is unconstitutional
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Ambassador IIerrck says that his diplo-
matte experience In France cost him 1900
o0O
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Paris cable says It is learned there on
very high authority that Great Britain is
about to announce untication of Egypt,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Insurance experts estimate that prohibl-
ton in Russia will save 100000 lives in a
decade
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17
----------------------
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Russia is buying large amounts of arms
and munitions OF war from Japan.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-17

Lieut.. Gov Elect Gushing advocates a
change in the present Massachusetts laws
for taxing intangible property and favors
II state constitutional amendment for an
income tax as a means of relief.