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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
MAYOR WANTS BIG PARADE,

An effort is being made to render
Memorial day in Rutland memorable
one, Mayor Henry C. Brislin recon-
mends that all the uniformed organ
nations in the city march with thu
veterans of the Civil War. as we'll al
all the older school children. Hs
points out that the day has been lest
emphatic each year while in surround
ing towns more interest attaches to 1t
Prof. Raymond Mcfarland of Middle
bury College is to be the orator of th'
DAY,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
SILVER LAKE MEETING.
Annual Session to he Held June
10 to -.

Brandon, May 19.-The annual camp
meeting a silver Lake, Brandon, will
be held June 10 to %. The services
will be conducted by the Rev. George
Willis of Cleveland, Ohio. and the Rev.
B. S. Taylor of Mooers, n. Y, as joint
leaders. The Rev. William Franklin
and wife Of Old Orchard and the Rev.
Charles S. Heath OF Forestdale. with
other pastors from the vicinity, will
take part in the services.
NJ. willis IS a Quaker preacher OF
nationa: reputation and Mr.. Taylor IL
we'll known evangelist. Mr.. and Mrs
franklin are leaders for New England
of the Christian and Misslonary AL
Nance. Frank Chandler. ST., is the
manager of the camp meeting ana has
been for 40 gears.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
CLAIM BOOKKEEPER
KEPT $500 OF HER
EMPLOYERS CASH

Rutland May 1S-Sut to recover 81 900
has been brought by the Lalor Brothers.
proprietors of the Bardwell Hotel,
against Miss Catherine Clark Of Spring
field, Mass. The plaintiffs claim that
while the defendant was bookkeeper dur
ing a period OF five years beginning De-
cember l, 1908. the sum of $500 came into
the hands of Miss Clark and was not
turned over to her employers. The case
Is returnable at the September term of
Rutland county court. c. V. pouin IS
counsel for the plaintiffs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
A. f. OF l.. GAINS
69,756 MEMBERS

Washington, May 17.-Reports showing
gain of So, 756 members OF affiliated unions
for April, 1914, over that month in 1913
were made public to-day by Secretary
Morrison, following the final meeting OF
the executive council of the American
Federation OF labor. which adjourned
until July 49, The total paid up member
ship for 1914 was 2069,1
The treasury balance on April 30 was re-
ported at NMyA2Al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
VETERANS MEET
AFTER As YEARS

Rutland, May 19-Col, Edward Savage
of Proctor and Major Carlos w. Carr
of Brandon are the guests Of their Civil
War comrade, Lodewick Underwood, at
South Wallingford for a few days, This
is the first meeting of the three friends
for As years. Major Carr has an honor
able record as prisoner OF war, having
been confined Mt both Libby and Ander-
sonville prisons durins ais term OF
snl,.inn
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21

Washington, May ia story of absolute domination
in affairs of the New Haven railroad system by the late D.
P;erunt Morgan-of the spending Of millions in awed and
ignorant silence the command of the apoweru financial
ruler-was told the interstate commission to-
day by Charles Meen former president of the New Haven
It was the most extraordinary chapter yet unfoded in the
commissions inquiry into the alleged exploitation of the
great England railroad and disappearance of fortunes
from its treasury through acquisition at extravagan prices
of subsidiary properties
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
FIRE CUTS GARAGE.

Fire Monday morning Quilted the au'
tomobile garage of DR.. j. NJ. Allen a
st. Johnsbury, causing several hundred
dollars loss. At considerable risk, DIR
Allen removed his machine from the
burning garage, the only damage ne
ing done to the automobile belns
scorched tires. Building and contents
are practically total loss. The hre
is thought to have caught from gaso-
line while boy was cleaning the car
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
SMARTER THAN MANY HUMANS

Figg-Wonder why people say "as
smart as steel trap" ! never could
see anything particularly intelligent in
a steel trap.
Fogg--A steel trap is called smart be-
cause it knows exactly the right time to
shut up.-Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
VERMONT NOTES.
Fireman Badly ScaIdcd In Paper Mill
nj bellows Falls.

James Keane, aged 49, was seriously
scalded shortly before eight Monday
morning when the blowoff pipe from one
of the boilers in the John 7. Moore IL
Sons paper mill at Bellows Falls where
he is employed as fireman, broke and
filled the room with steam and scaldins
water
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
STEPPED ON by HORSE.

Knocked down and stepped on by a
horse weighing LOO, Raymond Good
no, employed by II. NJ, Farnham OF
Montpelier, suffered fractured hip
and an injury to his stomach Sunday
morning. He was taking the horse
from a car, which had just arrived
from Chicago.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
Relieves Bladder Distress and Veal

Irregular, painful bladder weakness
disappear when the kidneys are stro
and BEAUTIFULLY active. Take Foley X
ney Pills for that burning. scalding Sc
sation-irregular, painful action-hea'
sore feeling and bladder distress.
will like their tonic restorative effec
the relief from pain--quick good resul
Contain no harmful drugs Try the
]. w. O'Sullivan, (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
Former President Mellen Says He
Spent Millions at Order of
Late Financier.
FOILED HARTMAN TO
GET BOSTON & MAINE

Recital of His Humiliation at Hands Of Money
King is Bitter Experience--Tells OF Asking
Advice of President Roosevelt as to Purchase
of Railroad and Was Referred to Commits
a Shrewd Trader.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
CONSUL GRIFFITHS
DIES AT LONDON

London, May l7--John l.. Grjffiths, the
American consul-general at London, died
suddenly tonight at his residence OF
heart disease.
Consul Griffiths had suffered from a
slight Illness recently but was considered
completely conva)escent. He was out
driving to-day and was apparently quite
well until the fatal attack.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21

John L. Grifflths was born in New
York, October 7. 1885. He studied law
at the State university of Iowa and was
admitted to the bar at indianapolis.
where he practiced for time. He was
appointed consul at Liverpool in 1905, and
consul-general at London In 1909 His
wife was Caroline Henderson of Lafay-
cite, Ind, whom he married In 1889.
Mr.. Griffiths was engaged in writing
the life Of ex-President Benjamin Har-
rson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
TILE REASON.

why Is it," queried the fair widow.
that they always say man pines for
q woman"
Il suppose" growled the fussy bach
o'or it's because pine is about the soft
est wood there is,''-EXchange.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
CONGREGATIONAL
CONFERENCE At
RUTLAND OPENS
Practically Every Church of the
Denomination in Vermont
Represented Gains
Reported.

Rutland, May B..-W1tn praClCdlly
every church of the denomination in the
State represented, the 10th annual con-
vention of the Vermont Congregational
conference opened at the Congregational
Church in this city this afternoon for
three days sessions. The opening ses-
sion was taken up with reports and the
annual conference sermon, which was
preached by the Rev. c. G.. Adams of
Essex Junction. The president of the
association, George NJ Hogan of St
Adams. presided
One of the important reports given was
that on Sunday schools by the Rev. G.
f. Echterbecker of Qucchee He said
that 1t took nearly s2,5co,0oC to do the
work of tho Congregational Churches Of
Vermont during 1918. There was invested
funds to the amount of 100000 more SO
that the total investment was about
100000. The additions in membership
of the 2l4 Vermont Congregational
Churches numbered 1850 and there We're
a9i removals. giving a net gain of 66
members The total membership is now
22,5oo Not counting time spent IL cost
s4,9l6N TO secure each member.
The report went on to say that open
declare ton of faith in Christian princi-
,Ie 4, tbo tn, eouubt In all relipio,,s NvOrl,
n,d ,.ts oIn, Go onI,. rooIizod in snc,rinq
orr s,,hiects for church membership If
o. nor cont of our ovnense were ali we
| could cboryo 70 our efforts tn secure adj
dtlons the price would still be far too
eroat TO get the sanction of sensible husl-
ness men.
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NJ tho Sunday schools as there are in. II
is no longer a case of 'be nice boy and
come to Sunday school, Mr.. Echter-
becker said. The Sunday school must
make the me appeal as the pubic
school II Is case OF study the bloIe OF
else remain uneoucat'" or on'N '"uc"te"
III sPotS' we he'u ne" ch'hus'"S'"' az
appear III 'ne ca"se an" "o' III ''' P'i '"'di
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21

Cincinnati. May S-Former Senator Jo-
seph b. Foraker has formally an
nounced his candidacy for the nomina-
tion for United states senator from Ohio
on the republican ticket
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21

The want ad way Of tenant finding
the excepted way-and means small ,
lpense and delay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-21
THE COLONEL GETS
BACK FROM WILDS
OF SOUTH AMERICA
Oyster Bay Welcomes T. R.-He
Gives the Lie to Reports
That He Has Talked
Politics.

New York. May 19-TheodOre Roose-
welt returned home to-day from his visit
of many months to South America. Ac-
companied by the two natura,ists Of his
party, George *. Cherry and Leo f.
Miller, he arrived from Para at Quaran-
tine shortly before four o'clock on board
the Booth liner Aidan. With a few crisp
sentences punctuated by decisive
gestures. he reaffrmed the verify of the
"Rivor of Doubt" CURLY denied having
expressed himself as to presidential
probabilities for 1916 declared he would
not run for governor of New York. MADE
a few deprcCatorv remarks about MS
critics, and with harbor craft footing ana
flags huttering was taken on board the
tug ". y. Dalzcll, which proceeded TO
oyster Bay.
Colonel Roosevelt was noticeably thln-
nor and no used a cane as he walked
about tho steamers deck, but his face
wore n healthy tan, and he had appar-
entity not lost any of the vigor ana en-
erry which have become characteristic
of him. After stopping ten days in THIS
country Mr. Roosevelt will go to Spain
to the wedding of his son Kermit.
EYES MO1sTEN.
As the tugs Nhich cu'
members OF the NooseNell nanny H'0iN
ing Mrs. Roosevelt, w. Emlen Roosevelt,
Archie and Theodore, Jr., approached
the Aidan, the familiar figure of the col
oncl could be seen leaning far over the
rail as he waved greeting, his lips
nexed into the familiar smile. Not few
eyes were wet
AS the collector of the port, Dudley
| Field Malone, and a host of newspaper
mon scrambled up the companionway,
the colonel stood at the top and shook
each man by the hand
Mr. Roosevelt anticipated most of the
| tb,rps noonle verc anxious to know as
he submitted to a fusllladc of questions
bororo roinr ON hoard the tug that took
bi,, home
| - 49, ,,.r-,
NIL y NoNp VIZ
Not a. word about the political situa-
ton" said Colonel Roosevelt. Il don t
know anything about it, for | haven
seen a newspaper. Any papers which
have given my views on the Mexican
situation have misquoted me.
THAT applies to what has been said
about my presidential Intentions he
added.
He was informed by newspaper men
that he was reported to have said that
he would not run as candidate on the
republican ticket. and that if he be-
came candidate it would be on the
ioErcssive ticket
Not word of truth in this said
the colonel. Il have not made single
declaration about the political situation
maven oeen "'Neu - "ouiu : -,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
Staunton Man
In Ill Health
Ends His Life

STANTON, VA, Feb. 19.--Sllas W.
Crummett, widely known resident
of this city, committed suicide about
II o'clock today by shooting himself
with single barrel shotgun in his
home here.
Mr.. Crummett had been In III
health a long time, and had never
gotten entirely over the death of his
daughter, Miss Marie Crummett,
which occurred in a runaway accident
about eighteen months ago while she
was attending the Lewishurg CIV.
Fa.) seminary. Her death Is believed
to have caused him to end his life.
Mr.. Crummett was formerly one
Of the best known and most well-to-
do residents of Highland county. at
one time being owner and proprietor
of the Monterey hotel. He had come
to Staunton a few years ago and
bought a home in IIayette street, this
city. He is survived by a widow and
two sons-~Richard II. Crummett. of
this city, and Slas Il. Crummett, Of
Highland county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
SIX INDICTED BY
PETERSBURG JURY
HTSTINGS COURT DAY CONSUMED
WITH LARCENY CASE
TRIAL.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb, 1o.--The
February term Of the Hastings court,
Judge James NJ Mullen presiding.
convened at 10 o'clock this morning.
The grand jury reported the follow
ing indictments: Virgie Ford. Robert
Williams, Robert ballard. Richard
Patterson, Harry Brown and f, Haden
Bozel, all charged with felony. AT
ire reporting the foregoing the grand
jury was discharged. subject 70 call
Of the court.
The court was engaged all day in
trial of Commonwealth against Grant
Field. colored, charged with the
larceny Of sos, the property of James
Gillian, colored
The alleged theft occurred on De-
cemher 7th at the Virginia tobacco
warehouse The State was represented
by Commemorative Attorney Mann
and Hon. Charles T. Lassiter conduct
ed the defense. After argument by
counsel. the court adjourned for re-
s.l.sa,s- before the case Was submitted to
the jury.
Among out-of-town witnesses In at
tendance upon the court were; Messrs.
{. S. Barrow and II. s. Coleman,
Of Brunswick county, and Treasurer
John Hargrave, of Dinwiddie county.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
Thinks Getting
$4,000 Names
Will Be Easy

NORFOLK. VA. Feb. t9,-Presi-
dent J. W. Hough. OF the Virginia
Anti Saloon league. said today that
the next step looking 20 Statewide
prohibition in Virginia wifi be taken
by the leagues committee in Rich
mond, probably next week.
The next thing TO I've done will be
The securing of some $4,000 signatures
If qualified voters TO petitions asking
for the proposed special wet and
dry election IN Scpttm Der next.
The committee 8t Is coming meet
g In Richmond viii determine when
this getting ut signatures shall begin.
Ihc committee VIII have 10 determine
whether the obtainine * SIGNATURES
for the September election can he
giu hefoFe The law actually becomes
effective Observation-Disclosures. ......f
President IIouEh said today that no
matter when the ge}f.Ug Nf signatures
fer the September election begins lit
tie trouble Will he had in obtaining
these
The saloon people are preparing to
fight the Statewide prdu bti0n Law, nj
ready beginning to Law plans for the
September election. TlcY seem To
feel just about as couf1ent Of do
feat'ng Statewide DrT FTTf7-tjnr as the
Aotj-Saloon ieagucrH are confident #
carrying the State "drs"
The saloon people say the Septem-
Der election win be toe most i'm
portant election With tho greatest in
forest shown, that NirzAta has had
In late years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
He DRAWS TOO WELL
TO BE PRESIDENT

James Blaine Tucker, son OF n
newspaper man, more or less known
here. yesterday made himself famous
by presenting to Justice John a char
coal drawing of the Judge, which
created much favorable comment by
such art critics as Gilbert X Pol
lock and the newspaper men who
congregate around the Police court.
Young Tucker is a student at the
high school. and expects some day 20
he either the president of the United
States or a good architect, His per-
sonal advisors around the breakfast
table arc urging him to be a good
architect, and To disabuse his mind OF
being president even though he does
carry around with him the name OF
one of Americas greatest statesmen
His elder brother directs most of
the things around the Police court
which Justice John overlooks. He has
another brother, also a studen, at
the high school. who bears the name
of one of Richmond's best known
men-Stewart Bryan Tucker. He also
has sister named after Queen Eliza
beth.
The others in the family ran oEt Of
family names. and it is said that so
far as the Tucker family is concerned.
there is going to be need for no more
names,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
NOVEL CLOSED
CAR NOW READY

4 novelty in the way of closed
car and one that is destined to meet
with favor has just been brought out
by the Stevens-D uryea company. This
model is known as the Landau phae-
ton. the rear portion of the top can
be folded back and the windows
dropped into the sides, so that pleas
ant weather touring may be enjoyed
as well as comfort during stormy days.
The interior is artistically finished
in a choice of goat skins and carriage
cloth to match and Is a clever Bit Of
Garage builders art II Is one of the
very practical types of combination
open and closed bodies that have been
built by the company since the COM
pletion Of their new body works in
which AL bodies. both the open touring
and the luxurious limousines and Ber
Inns are designed and built complete.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
BAUGH ENDORSED
AS DISTRICT DEPUTY
PETERSBURG ILKS HAVE OFF
CIAL VISIT FROM NORFOLK
LODGE.

PETERSBURG. VA, Feb. 19.--Pe-
tersburg Lodge of h.lks was officially
visited by District-Deputy j. II.
Wright. accompanied by Exalted
Ruler Il. +, I.awler and Esteemed
Leading knight T. +. Rogers. Of Nor
folk Lodge, No. 3s, last night. Sew
eral applications for membership wora
presented mt the business session OF
the lodge, and w. II. Baugh past
exalted ruler, of this city, was unani-
mously recommended for district dep
uty for the ensuing year.
Petersburg Lodge, No 237, was or
ganized twenty years ago, ana is
one OF the largest and most prosper
Gus in the state, having an active
membership of more than $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
RICHMOND asking
SELF-GOvERNMENT
CITY ATTORNEY PoLLARD's hill
WOULD PERMIT LOCAL
REFERENDUM.
NORFOLK WOULD BE IN
AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL by
MIR. LEsNER MEETS OBJECTION
FROM LEAGUE OF MI
NTCTPxLfTIiss.
NORFOLK WOULD BE IN

Acting under instructions OF the
city council, City Attorney Pollard is
trying to get through the legislature
bill which gives TO the people OF
Richmond the right to control their
own local government.
Alta recent meeting of the league OF
Municipalities, embracing city at
torneys, mayors and other high Of
ficials in the various cities or the state,
a committee was named TO draft bill
TO be presented the legislature. pro-
yiding for just such measures as CITY
Attorney Pollard has in his bill, SEN
ate bin No. 1872, with this exception.
Mr. Pollard's bill provides specially for
Richmond. the only city in virginia OF
more than a hundred thousand popu-
lation. 1t gives to the city council tho
right at any time to frame up an
ordinance fixing the form of govern
ment. 1t gives council the power TO
place before the people q plan OF
government.
As Is well known. there is much
division OF sentiment concerning this
among the members OF the city coun-
ell. The lower branch has expressed
Itself as favorable to the placing at
any time 1t pleases the control Of the
various departments not now under
the administrative board, under that
board. IneSe departments CONSIST OF
the fire, police and health.
Norfolk Wants Privilege.
Under the bill as presented by Mr..
Pollard the city could at any time
it felt so disposed, through Its city
council, II the people declares them
selves by vote. give absolute author-
ity to the administrative board.
Norfolk. the next largest city in vir-
ginia, wants the same privileges. In
order to carry out what he thought the
feeling OF the people Of Norfolk II.
Senator Lesner amended the bill, No.
1Sa, 80 as to include Norfolk-by max
ing II read instead Of all cities over
100, o0o, to that Of all cities over $4,000.
The Municipal league, 1t appears. OBJ
Jects to thfa because X gives to the
council the right to frame up the ordi-
nance, before leaving It to the people.
Those who object feel that the people
should have the first say.
1t 10 quite likely that the legislature
will pass the measure as presented
by Mr.. Pollard, which provides that
city councils may devise proposition
which must be left to the people be-
fore It can become law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
NEWS FROM VIRGINIA

by Rev. Oscar f.. Sans. pastor of the
Rivermont-A Avenue Baptist church.
The bride was Eowned in white
crepe meteor, trimmed with princess
lace and pearls. Her bouquet was OF
white roses, with shower of lilies
Of the valley. while her full veil was
fastened in place with lilies Of the
valley and pearls.
The maid of honor. Miss Flora
Scruggs, a sister of the bride. wore
pink crepe de chine, trimmed with
shadow lace and crystal beads. Her
bouquet was of pink roses.
Robert L. Massie. n cousin of the
groom. OF Tyro, Va, was the best
man.
The ribbon girls, little Misses Susie
and Janet Scruggs. sisters Of the bride:
Mary Norven Payne, Emma Ivcy,
Frances Smith and Estel Winfree car
ried baskets of asparagus ferns, which
were tied with pink tulle.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20
pHoItiBITIoN WITH STEAM
IN IT GIFTS RESULTS.

Maine has had prohibition many
years. Sometimes 1t has been In the
hands of officers who have heaped dirt
and ashes upon its head in An effort
to discredit the law. Then again, the
state has elected a real mans size gov
ernor, ana manages to get into office
man sized sherlffs During 1918 the
state had this kind of ANo. /, special
government
report, Just issued. Of the board
of prison and Jail inspectors of the
State shows the results.
throughout the state says the
Report. the number of prisoners in
the tails is less by 20 per cent than
that OF the corresponding date for the
previous year. The number commit
ted for drunkenness during the past
year was less by 40 per cent than that
of the preceding year. The percentage
of total cimnitments is % per cent
less"
According TO the report. In andre
seoggin county. county whose per-
centaee of drunkenness has exceeded
that of any other in the state. there
has been an SIS per cent reduction for
the year in the number OF cimmit :.
ments for drunkenness kennebec
shows a reduction of 50 per cent in
Jail commitments. "A reduction which
the bo ard estimates saves that county
$4,000 a year. Washington county,
as a result Of the vigorous and sue
cessfui work Of the sheriff, has reduced
is Jail population by 10 per cent.
and reduced its number Of commit
ments for drunkenness by So per cent.
Even in the large city counties OF
Cumberland and Penohscot splendid re-
suits are in evidence. York county
has a reduction of II per cent In its
Jail population, and SO per cent in Its
number of commitments for drunken
ness Lincoln county hiss been able
10 close its jails altogether. oxford
has reduced commitments for drunken
ness 90 per cent
This wonderful record the board at
tributes to good enforcement OF the
prohibition law, by tho sheriffs-