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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
ALLEGED BAY STATE
REFORM SCHOOL BOY
CHARGED WITH THEFT

Bellows Falls, May 14.-Raymond
Dwyer. age 10, who says he escaped with
two other inmates Of the Shirley, Mass.
Industrial school three weeks ago. was
captured by the police this afternoon hid
ing in the grass in a meadow north of
this village. He will appear in court TO-
morrow morning. charged with assault
and highway robbery.
Dwyer met Richard Santos. a travel
ing salesman for a Boston underwear
firm on the Rockingham road about a
mile north of this village about $50
o'clock this afternoon, and, according to
the story told by Santos, they walked
n short distance along the road together.
Dryer, the police claim. asked Santos
the time and when the travelling man
took a watch valued al sos from his
pocket, Dwyer hit him. grabbed the watch
and ran. Santos followed. but was I'M
able to catch the alleged highwayman
and the police We're notified Dwyer was
finally located hiding in the deep meadow
grass near the bank of the Connecticut
river. The watch was recovered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
RANDOLPH MAN
KILLED BY TRAIN
At So. R0YALTON
Guy Ripley, 20, Victim of Mys-
ferrous Death-Had Just
Visited Grandparents -
in Home Town.

Randolph, June 14-The dismembered
fbody of Guy Ripley was found this
morning at about nine o'clock on the
| railroad tracks nearly mile this side
| OF South Royalton. Both legs and one
arm had been cut off and his head was
badly crushed
A telephone message received here this
afternoon announced the finding of the
body of an unknown man, with nothing
on his person to serve as Identification
except list of groceries, which had been
grocer, for Joseph Brown
A party went at once to South Royal
ton and found the body 20 be. without
doubt, that of Guy Ripley of this place,
who had been working for several months
for Newell Bckford at Randolph Cen
ter. He came here Saturday afteihoon
to atteDd baseball game and visit his
grandpa! cnts. Mr., and Mrs Joseph
Brown, with whom he lived since "a
fancy.
He was seen by several persons Satur-
day and In the evening paid the assess
ment on his accident insurance policy TO
William Goodheart. Several trains must
have passed over the body, but lust how
the accident occurred will probably never
be known. The body was removed to I'M
dertakinS rooms In South Royaton and
will be brought here Monday and taken TO
the home of his grandparents. He was
about Is years OF age and was unmarried.
He is survived by a brother living in
MONTPELIER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
STATE TREASURER
DEAV|TT OFFERS
TO GET NEW BOND
Tenders Paper of American
Surety Company-Will Be
Accepted If Found Suf-
ficient by Attorneys.

Ludlow, June H-State Treasurer Ed
ward II. Deavitt, whose official bond in
the American Fidelity company is before
the supreme court for determination of
its validity and sufiiciency, and who was
ordered May 2S to file answer within 20
days to the complaint of the State
brought by Governor Fletcher, has ten
dcred to the Governor a new bond in the
American Surety company of New York
It's amount is $780, 900, and II is to cover
the unexpired term of his ONCE The
state will have to rely upon the Ameri-
can Fidelity company for surety for the
expired portion of the treasurer's term.
The new bond will be referred to attor-
neys for the State. and If they shall de-
termine that 1t Is in proper form and in
compliance with the statute, it will be ac-
cepted.
1t is understood that Mr.. Deavitt took
this step after consulting his counsel one
of whom is W. :. c. Stickney Of this
town.
DEANITT DECLINES TO SPEAK
Montpelier June 14.-When questioned
tonight rega rninr We report that he had
offered the State new bond in the Amer
lean Surety company. State Treasurer
Deavtt said to a Free Press reporter that
he had no statement to make.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
FRENCH CABINET
FALLS AFTER ONE
DAY IN OFFICE

Paris, June 12.-Amid frantic ap-
the extreme left in the chamber of
deputies to-day the ministry of Alex
andre Felix Ribot, which was formed
only yesterday to succeed that of Gas
ton Doumergue, was defeated in a
vote on its declaration of policy and
then given vote of lack of confidence
Premier Ribot and his ministers i'm
medately presented their resignation
to President Poincare
When the sitting of the chamber
came to an end two motions We're be
fore it-one approving the application
of the three years military service
law for the present which was part
of the premier's declaration of policy.
and the other disappearing of the new
cabinet on the ground that it was not
representative of public opinion as in
dictated by the recent general election,
in which the socialists and others OPP
posed to the military service law gain
ed notable victories.
The division on the military service
law showed a vote of 306 to 262 against
it and later "A motion disappearing the
NeiDlntt vas duopttu ny ii vote OF GA TO
ISL.
The debate was one of the stOrmiest in
the history of the chamber of deputies.
Every sentence of the veteran states
man in declaring the new governments
policy was punctuated by angry or deri-
slve taunts of his adversaries.
President Poincare has not yet taken
any action on the crisis 1t is believed,
however, that he again will call upon NJ
Nivian to form a ministry.
NJ Niviani is understood to have a
combination of ministers ready and
VIII accept the Presidents renewed
confidence in him and make his ap-
pearance with new government in
the chamber Tuesday.
Whoever is chosen for the task must
be able to act quickly, for the financial
situation is growing more desperate
every day and at the end of the month
the government will be absolutely at
the end of its resources and forced to
resort to unprecedented means.
number of accounts of firms who
have done work for the government
are long overdue. and even arrears In
salaries are owing to many function
aries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18

mendation in letter from Secretary
Daniels, bringing word in most cases Of
medals, gratuties or promotions.
Secretary Daniels announced the action
of the department i'm a letter to Admiral
Fletcher, expressing appreciation of the
admral's "conspiCuouslv able and cour-
aEeous performance of duties entaling
as they did, as grave responsibilities as
could well be placed upon naval COM
mander"
GET MEDAL AND 500
A general order has been issued award
ing medal of honor and gratuity Of
800 to the IL enlisted men for extraor-
binary heroism. The list includes Percy
A. Decker, Lnoleumvile n. Y. James
A. Walsh, New York city: Charles L.
Nordslek, Nalatie, n. Y, and Fred J.
Schnepel. New York city. Each of these
men will be advanced to the next higher
rating carrying increased pay.
To A. officers and IS enlisted men. the
secretary has written highly commenda-
tory letters. In addition to the letter,
each enlisted man has been advanced to
the next higher rating above that he held,
carrying with it increased pay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
DIDN'T LOOK.

Some time ago little girl rambled into
country grocery store and placing an
earthen jar on the counter asked for 10
cents worth of molasses. Soon the jar
was filled, and picking 1t up the child
started for the door,
Hold on there, youngster," hastily IN
tercepted the groceryman. Haven't you
forgot something?"
mo, sir, | guess not" answered the girl.
pausing and looking around. What Is
it?"
THE money for that molasses,' answer
ed the grocer, Don't give II away for an
advertisement any more"
81 thought you got the money" was the
startling rejoinder of the youngster
Mother put It in the jar "-Phlladelphia
Telegraph.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
CENTRAL VERMONT
To HAVE ELECTRIC
PASSENGER SERVICE
Storage Battery Cars to Be On.
Grated from BrattleborO
to Mortified, Mass,
and Miller's Falls.

Brattleboro, June 14.-Brattleboro Is
to be the first place in New England
to institute electric passenger service
for short hauls on steam railroads and
the first operation Of this system Is
expected to he on or about July l. To
bring this about business men of Brat
tleboro and vicinity have guaranteed
to take 100000 worth, or so per cent
the Central Vermont railroad. The
plan has been in the process of being
worked out for over year and to the
West River Valley association, the
Brattleboro board of trade and some
individuals cooperating with Attorney
Clarke c. Fits, is due the credit
The electric train service on the
Central Vermont will be between Brat
tleboro and Mortified and Millers
Falls on the south and on the West
River branch road. 1t is planned that
a trial car will start the service about
July /.
h-Edison storage battery cars,
which have been developed to state of
practical efficiency for such service have
been selected by experts who have been
working on the problem for monIsv,, as
the type to be used.
The trial car which will IL all the equip
ment at first. will make three or four
trips daily to Northfeid and Milers Falls
and one trip each day to Townshend on
the West branch This latter trip will be
made in the middle of the afternoon ana
will supply the place of the exrta steam
train which was run for the last two sum
mers on this branch.
If the tria. car proves tho efficiency Of
this method as is predicted and as is
guaranteed by the builders. the company
VIII put in operation two electric cars
with trailer for extra traffic. Each
motor car will he equipped with 80 Edi-
son storage batteries and an So-horse-
power motor. The cars are to be 80 feet
long with a seating capacity of A. besides
compartments for baggage, express and
mail. The trailer, which will be kept
for use when traffic requires will he
equipped with batteries only and will
carry from 40 to 50 passengers. The cars
are rated for any speed required. It is
expected that the car will make the run
to Miler'g Falls with the necessary sta
ton stops in As minutes
The car will make connections at Mil
ler's Falls with all passenger trains on
the Iftchburg division of the Boston e.
Maine and when the full service is inau-
gurated it is expected that there will he
at least 70 electric trains between Brat
tleboro and Mortified daily and two
round trips between Brattlehoro and
South Londonderry. the terminals Of the
West River branch road. and two extra
trips as far as Townshend
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
MOTORCYCLIST HURT.
william Annis Gets Broken Leg when
Struck by Auto.

Woodstock. June 14.-William Annis of
Claremont, n H., was knocked from a
motorcycle in a collision with an auto
mobile in the square this afternoon and
suffered a double fracture of his left leg
and crushed heel, The accident hap
pened when he tried to avoid women
crossing the street. He made too sharp
a turn in rounding a curve and was
struck by the left wheel of an automo-
bile driven by Otto Yuncker. Annis was
taken to tie hospital at Hanover, n. H..
by a young man. Mr.. Potter. who was
riding on the motorcycle with him. the
trip being made in DR.. T. G. Kidder's
automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
CAPT. KENFIELD DIES.

Morrisvillc June 11.-Capt. Frank Ken
field Cied shortly after noon to-day of
progressive paralysis. He had been i'll
since April
Captain kentield served as lieutenant of
Company +, 18th Vermont and also as
captain of Company d, 18th Vermont
Volunteer infantry, which company he
was instrumental in raising. He was
born March 10, 1885 at Sterling. which
is now part of Morrlstown and stowe.
He married Lamotte Wheelock of Mont
pelier on September 5, 1865. She died No
vember |. 1870, His second marriage was
to Mrs. Margaret Lyman of Morrisville,
and her death occurred April >, 1911. He
is survived by a brother. Horace, OF this
town, and a daughter, Mrs II. c. Smith.
of Montpelier. He is also survived by
four grandchildren.
He had been a trustee of the Soldiers
Home at Trattleboro since its establish
ment. He was department commander
of the Vermont G. A, r. in 1898 He
was member Of the Vermont Comma nd
cry of the Loyal Legion and of Mt. Ver-
non Lodge, No. s. f. and A. NJ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18

A navy department statement tonight
said:
Since Admiral Badger took the
Atlantic fleet to Mexican waters he has
had the whole situation well in hand and
his services there have added to his
reputation as one of the first men of the
American navy.
Admiral Fletcher will be promoted
from the command of the first division
of the Atlantic fleet lie has been in
Mexico since the presence of American
ships in those waters was first called for.
and his command of the situation during
the whole time he has been in charge,
has been masterful. He proved himself
not only a great admiral but as statesman
and diplomat as we'll"
REWARDS FOR los
Officers and men among the bluejackets
and marines who distinguished them
selves by conspicuous bravery and hero
ism at Vera Cruz also were formally
recognized and rewarded to-day by the
navy department. Every one of the los
singled out for mention in Rear Admiral
F1etcher's report of the occupation of
the Mexican port. was given official com
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
FLETCHER PROMOTED
TO COMMAND GREAT
ATLANTIC ARMADA
His Work in Mexican Gulf Brings High Reward
May Be Vice-Admiral- 1O8 Officers and Men
Get Advancement and Honors for Bray
cry at Occupation of Vera Cruz.

Washington, June 14-Command of the great Atlantic
eet goal OF every American naval officers ambition
the reward of Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher for his work
IN Mexican waters Secretary Daniels announced tonight
that he will recommend Admiral Fletcher commander-n-
chief OF the fleet to succeed Rear Admiral Badger when the
latter completes his tour of service within the next few
weeks.
Several of the navy's higher officers outrank him. but
the secretary holds that the conspcuousy mastefu conduct
OF Admiral Fletcher at Vera Cruz entities him special rec
ogmon Moreover if Congress passes the pending bill
creating the rank of viceadmrl Fletcher will be among the
first to be advanced to that grade
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
FILIPINO NTH
AT WEST POINT
Cadet V. P. Linn Graduates il
Presence Of Friends from
the Islands.

West Point. y. Y, June Zone of the
features OF the graduating exercises ri
the United States Military Academy was
the presence of a delegation of Filipinos
headed by Manuel Quezon. a Philippine
delegate In Congress. The party was
here TO witness the graduation of Cadet
v. T. Lin. a full bonded Filipino boy,
who is the first to enter the academy
and graduate from that country. Cadet
Linn stood No. II in his class to-day. He
will be commissioned in the scouts OF
the islands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
TAKES PARIS
GREEN; MAY DIE

Montpelier, June 14.-Michael J.
Slatery, 80. a stone cutter, took two
teaspoonfuls of Paris green this morn
ing at his home on Hill street. His
son william, returning from North
field to spend the day with him, found
the door locked, which his father, aft
err some delay, opened. He was In
great pain. Emetics were administer
ed by neighbors and physicians and
at four this afternoon he was taken
to Heaton hospital in critical con-
dition. Neighbors say he has brooded
over family troubles. His wife had
sued for divorce. He has lived
alone since his wife went to Boston in
May.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
HIS PART IN THE MUSICALE.

young society woman met a young
man who was noted for trying to push
his way into social circles.
Il am to Civ little musicale next
week" she said, and would like to have
YOU take part, MI Williams You know
something about music do you not?"
"Oh, yes, indeed" replied the young
man, delighted, land | shall be delighted,
Mrs, Colt, ! assure you What part will
you want me to take?'
81 should very much like" said the
young woman, ITO have YOU turn the
leaves of the music at the piano.
National Monthly
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
POLO VICTORY
PLEASES BRITISH

London, June 15.-The totally unexpect-
cd victory of Baron Wimborne'e polo teom
over the MeadoWbrook four last Saturday
was given intense satisfactin on this sid"
of the ocean and numbcrless congratula-
tons have been cabled Baron Wimbornr
on the outcome of his plucky efforts.
King Georges keen interest is well
known and it is an open secret that His
Majesty was largely responsible for the
decision of Baron Wimbornc wto is n
kings lord in waiting, to endeavo- -
bring back the international polo trophy
from the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
A QUESTION FOR THE COURT

From the Bellows Falls Times)
The Governor of Vermont requested of
the supreme court Of the State an opin-
ion regarding the bond of the State treas
urer. The asking of the opinion is a
privilege given to the executive by sta
tute as we understand it, and the sta
tute makes 1t duty for the court to
respond The request of the chief eX-
ecutive was neglected or ignored for some
three months and then was withdrawn
by the Governor Was this an instance
of the laws delay, or was the Gov
ernor turned down?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
so Rutland Graduates.

Rutland, June H-Commencement week
at the Rutland high school began this
evening when the Rev. Arthu.' II. Brad
ford gave the baccalaureate sermon in
the assembly hall. The graduates num-
Der 30 and Al are boys, the largest pro-
portion in 90 years. Thirty-nine of the
students will go to college next year
The high school entering class for next
fall already numbers 40 The high
school commencement exercises will be
held next Friday afternoon, President
Guy Potter Benton of the University OF
Vermont being the speaker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
T. R.. 3RD.. is
BORN IN N. Y
The Coloneps New Grandson Is
First to Bear the Siren
uous Name.

New York. June l4,-Theodore Roose-
welt, 3rd., Colonel Roosevelt's first grand
son to bear the family name, was born
to-day at the home of his parents Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., in this
city.
Theodore, Jr. eldest son of the former
president, married Eleanor b. Alexander
June %, 1910. Their first child, a daugh-
ter was born August II, 1911. Mrs
Richard Derby, who was Miss Ethel,
Roosevelt, also has a son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
HIS ONLY FEAR.

The parson on his way home one even
ing to his Mortified surprise found one Of
his flock sitting against a stone wall. his
lace radiating o'ermuch cheer. and a
frayed cigar clutched in his fingers
Dear me, John, dear me-" said the par
son. Whatever do you suppose will hap
pen to You If you go on like this?"
Nothin'' sir, II YOU (hic) don't tell err
-Argonaut.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
MIDDLE COURSE,

Senator Root was discussing the Next
can situation.
steer a middle course" he said to an
extremist. These extreme Ideas are al
ways wrong.
Thus, at a tea. one young girl asked
another:
And where are you going this summer,
dear?'
From the way mother talks was the
reply, you'd think we We're going to New
port. From the way father talks you'd
,hnk We We're going to starve But
fuppose Wen steer a middle course as
usual and put in fortnight at a twelve
1885," Ntaat'c city boarding house -
" ashington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
THE PROOF OF IT.

" great deal of what We call pleasure
is largely imaginary" said the ready
made philosopher.
Il suppose So" replied the man who was
working on his automobile.
Now, wouldn't you like 10 be able tc
take a long ride without having to worry
about speed limits or spark plugs or tires
or anything at all?"
II should say So
well, here's a strcet-car ticket. -
Washington Star
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
LATE IN THE DAY.

Orville Wright, apropos of his new safe
ty appliance for aeroplanes, said at din
ner in Dayton;
In short time, now, there will be no
more aeroplane accidents. In a short time
there will be no more aeroplane jokes,
either.
Il heard rev joke YESTERDAY A young
woman rushed into an insurance office and
cried
One life policy, quick! My husband $
biplane's falling" Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
CHILDREN OF THE RICH

son. I'm surprised to find you playing
in the mud"
but this mud has been thoroughly
sterilizod, dad"
"Oh, well so ahead with your fun
Louisville Courier-J ournal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
TWO BRONZE MARKERS.
Sons of the Revolution to Erect Them
mt Winooski and East Randolph.

The Vermont Society Sons Of the
American Revolution is making arrange
ments to put up two more bronze mark
crs this summer. The first one will be
erected at Winooski to mark the old
blockhouse built there by Ira Allen and
Remember Baker. The inscription, which
Will be cast in bronze, will read as fol-
lows:
Near this site
in 1913
the first settlers
Ira Allen and his uncle, Remember lker,
built of hcwed timber. the block house
called
Fort Frederick
AS protection from Indians and Workers.
1t had b port holes and in it We're held
the meetings Of the
Propriotors of Burlington
between June 6, Ia. and May /, 1775,
Ira Allen being clerk
Later his house stood a few rods north
east of here with a large garden, and in
it was held the first session
of County Court, November, 17S5.
Below the falls Allen built
the schooner Liberty"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
THE WAY TT GOES

II wonder why Jones wears such fine
clothes?"
Poor fellow-he has to. He's got moth
ing. Florida Times Union.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-06-18
BEST OF REASONS.

She-Have you any special reason for
wanting to know my age?
He merely wish to know at what age
woman is really the most fascinating
.pAIladelQAia Rsaard,