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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
SUES FOR AUTO COLLISION.
DIR. Grace burnett and Mother Claim
damages Of Si,70O.

Bratteboro. Aug. 30.-Frank \. l.arrow
proprietor of a livery stable and garage
and Crank Whitaker chauffeur in his
employ. have been sued by DR., Grace NJ
Burnett for 500 and ny Mrs. Abbit
Olivia Burnett. mother of DR.. Burnett
for 81 .0o0 as the result of an automobile
accident in Clifford, ttachmcnts have
been placed on the real estate and livery
property Of Mr.. Larrow
The papers assert that Dr burnett was
driving her ear well on the right hand
side of the road and was in the cXercis,
of due care and caution and that the
Harrow car, driven by Mr.. Whitaker
approached from the opposite direction
at excessive speed and on the left hand
side of the center of the road. The re-
sultinE collision cut and bruised Mrs
Burnett about the head and she suffers
1t is alleged, severely from nervous
shock. The Burnett ear lost one front
wheel and was otherwise slightly dam
aged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
BODIES FOUND IN
SUBMA RINE FL
One Identified as That of Gun
ner's Mate-Condition of
Corpses Makes Uncov-
ering Difficult.

Honolulu, Aug. 3l.-A number of bod
les of the - men who went down in the
submarine FL March - We're found to-
day entangled in the wreckage of the in
terror. one body was removed. Two 9TH
ers were in such "a poor state of preserVa-
ton that the work of uncoveriug them il
being done slowly.
The finding of the bodies was announce
officially 10y Rear Admiral G. j. Boush
\ hole was ordered cut in the forward
compartment of the submai inc, which 50
far has been inaccessible. The body
found there has been identified as that Of
George T.. Ashcroft Of Los Angeles. gun
ner'9 mate, and fist was recognized 10y a
dental bridge, naval officials laid
Many of the bodies entauEled in the
DEBRIS Of the submarine. are in fragments.
1t was not expected that the remaining
bodies would be recovered before to-mor-
row. Meanwhile. work of clearing the
hull Of sand and other debris continues.
Preparations have been made to en-
balm the bodies as soon MS they are
taken out. If permission is granted from
WASHINGTON the United States cruiser
Maryland, due to sail to-day. will be hold
here to take tho bodies recovered to the
United States.
The FL lies on her starboard side in
the drydock. When tn. examining hoard
composed of Rear Admiral J. {. Roush.
Lieut. omman1cr J. y turer and Lieut.
Is. c. Crittendcn, entered the vessel they
found the starhoard side and bottom
filled with debris battery plates sand
and mud.
In addition to gaping holes in tho stern
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
WALLINGFORD FAIR RACES.

Rutland, Aug. 3o.-The racing pro-
gram for the South Wallingfords fair
which is to be held September 81 to 23,
was issued to-day. This is the only
fair in western or southern Vermont
which still conforms to the old style
of rural fair without modern frills. A
natural amphitheatre, formed by the
hills, is the fair grounds. The schedule
follows:
September 22-2:50 pace, purse s75
ESQ trot or pace, purse $50; ego trot
pure $50.
September 23-o:45 trot or pace
purse SIS: o;3i trot or pace, purse SITS
free rail- purse 5000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
JUSTICE MOVES SWIFTLY.
Negro Murderer Sentenced To Br Hnng-
cd--NiIiiia Guard Court House.

Muphysboro ILL.,, Aug. 3o.--Joe De
Berry, the negro who killed his bcne-
factress, Mrs. j. H. Martin, i'm he homo
ON July 80, was indicted here to-day,
pleaded guilty within "A few minutes,
again pleaded guilty when the trial
court roconveued this afternoon and
was sentenced to be hanged octo-
Der 10.
The entire proceedings Indictment
plea of guilty, presentation of evidence
TO the trial judge and passinS of som
tenco, occupied less than six hours.
Crowds thronged the court room to-
day and hundreds of persons were
gathered ON the streets. There were
lhreati of possible mob violence, hut
the presence of three companies of tina
Illinois National Guard served TO pre-
vent trouble.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
DISPUTE REFEREES FEES
Another Chapter IN One Of krrmOnts
Largest Bankruptcy Cases.

Rutland, Aug. 3l.--JudRc Harland b.
Howe Of 81. Johnsbury VAS here to-day
10 sit at IA session Of the United states
district court To !cview tho bankruptcy
ease OF the Vermont Slate company OF
poultncy one of the largest bankruptcy
matters to come before the courts IN this
State IN many years, the 600 creditors
having claims agrresatinG about $4,000
The case is reviewed on petition of the
National bank Of S!ntirgton. IA, a crcdl-
tor ana the purpose Of the hcaring to-day
was to permit the court to make an order
fixing attorney fees and charges BY the
referee. Ernest H. O'Sricn Of Rutland.
The petitioner declares that tho charge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.
Figures for July Made Public by the
Department Of Commerce.

Washington Aug 3l.-t'iCurcs made
public by the bureau of foreign and do
nestle commerce. department of COM
merce. show a slight decrease in imports
and n large gain in exports during July
and the seven months ending with July.
1915 when compared with those periods
of last year. July imports totaled slB, =
900, $50 this year against $3.50. 67.29 a year
ago. July exports were the largest ever
recorded for that month, being for this
yeat s261 ,97S. 800 compared with Ssh lIS,oi7
for July 1914, and $50 99o,71s for July. 1918
when the month made n new high record
OF the July. 1915. imports 6id per cent
entered free Of duty. against So per cent
in July last year.
During the seven months ending with
July imports this year totaled sl,ooS 800, al
against Sl1io,593,373 in 1914, decrease OF
11s per cent while exports aggregated
sl,969 Isl, 1875. in 1915. against sl,2"9S2.l In
1914, a gain of Ga per cent.
For the month of July. 1918, there was
an export balance of sl2i.s7o.37o as COM
pared with an import balance of S'oaS,3H
in July. 1911 and an export balance of
s21 ,a29, COS in july 1913 For the seven
months ending with July. the export bal
ance fell only a little short of being "a
billion dollars, the total being $96o,S1S,bi.
against $50 ass 7Sg i'm the first seven months
of 1914
Gold imports in July. 1913. amounted to
81 ,262 93S against s3,3al.7l5 in July. 1914;
and gold exports in July last were s., =
735. compared with s3s. e6Fi2i in July, 1914
For the seven months ending with July,
this years gold imports aggregated 1892
| 4
exports We're s9,77i26s, in comparison with
S1l76i3,o5o I'm I9li. Thus there was a net
inward gold movement of Sl52. 49, III in
the first seven months of 1915 and n net
outward movement of SS3.50S So in a like
! ,,,I nj f
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
REFUSE TRACTION PLEA.
Twin Cities Want Lower Rates instead
of Fewer Cars.

Montpelier. Aug. 3o-The city councils
of Barre and Montpelier and selectmen
or Berlin met tonight to hear the re-
quest of Traction company officials to be
allowed to operate cars on a i5-minute
schedule instead of the half-hour time
now in force. At the conclusion an infor
nal vote was taken and of the 10 NUM-
cipal representatives present all hut three
were opposed to granting the request and
1t was unanimously the opinion that the
Traction company should he asked to re-
duce the l5-cent fare to the lO-cent rate
in effect for years until last winter The
trolley representatives. explained at length
that they were operating the road AT y
loss, due to great extent to the IS lit
news plying between the two cities, and
that the road would have to reduce run
nlng expenses or cease to do business.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
PLEASANT EVENING SPOILT
EJected Guest Fires Revolver Three
Times to Express Anger.

Brattleboro, Aug. 30.-Nicholas Friengi-
well p, a laborcr. after being thrown
out OF the homo of Alfred Bell last even
ing. drew revolver and fired three
shots' Bell invited Friengiwell to spend
inc evening at his house but the visitor
had not been there long when Fell took
objection to Friengiwcl's attentions to
Mrs Bell and acted promptly.
Boll told states Attorney q. r. Hughes
TINS morning that the respondent had not
attempted to shoot anyone. F'riengiwe1l
pleaded guilty To charges of breach of
the peace and intoxication. Judge Frank
r. Barber fined him s. on each charge
with costs Of IS on each which he ar
ranged to pay
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
ENDORSE PROHIBITION.
nivcrsaIist Organizations Express
ThemsrIves strongly on Temperance.

Chester, Aug, 31.-The Young People 3
Christian Union, in annual convention
this morning in connection with the
annual meeting of the Cnivcrsalist con-
vention of Vermont and the Province of
Quebec. adopted resolutions this corning
favoring total abstinence ana tine prohi-
bition of the sale and manCfact',re of
liquor; and the Womans Missionary
association this afternoon adopted a
strong resolution favoring StatS prohi-
bition and temperance in general.
The following officers were .,ected by
the Young Peoples Union: President,
G. Stanley Miller of East Corirth vice.
president. Prof. X. r. p. Flint Of North
field; secretary. Miss Norma G. Rich
ardson of Chester. treasurer Verne II.
Winchester of Brattleboro.
The Woman's Missionary association
this afternoon elected the following Off
GERS: President Mrs. Alice j. Allen OF
Waterloo. p. O.; vice-president. Miss
Carrie NJ. Wheclock Of Barre secretary.
Mrs. Thomas Stratton of Richmond :;
treasurer Mrs. A. NJ Smith of Williams
town; trustees, Mrs. Julia Pierce of Ro-
chester, Mrs. Abbie Bruce of Woodstock
and Mrs. George +. Fortier of St.
Adams
About so delegates attended It was
reported that there was 50 1G6 60 in the
permanent fund. The balance in the
treasury after the years work was
$50 Three new mission circles We're
organized during the year Resolutions
were adopted on the deaths of three
prominent members, Mrs Frank s. Nc
Kenzie Of Woodstock, Mrs Ellen NJ.
Cudworth Of Brattchoro and Mrs.
NJ. W. IIussey of Rutland.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
COUSINS FAIL To
STAY EXECUTION Of
RUTHERFORD WILL
Supreme Court Justice Says
Charges of Undue influence
Are GoSsip--BachelOr
Left S2,OO0,OO0.


.>'N YORK. Aug. ".-Declaring that
iI,N"'"'S ana untounded attacks upon
Wis 'ring no credit to the law, jus
i've Hneaih OF the supreme court yes
''''HE ''"l'd the Application Of the =
I."'cIh"' cousins Of Henry Rutherford
l'r an injunction restraining the cXecu-
'' from 'lSiur"lnS tn" estate, pending
Ju'lciai inquiry into charge that the
. w." "aS ,"' result OF undue influence.
ne "'i'n"ah'a W'ro charles * Phpard
vi Tue H'"," EN'n"sc arm Of White
mouse I" TO" the executor; Dr George
r,' H're, an eye AN" car specialist. and
MISS rum 'ulN'r t'iuca nurse. Two
"l the p'a'nti'S We're j. Franklin Gu
"vN anu h'r''"nd IT, H".l'F.
Mt. "u'hcrfor' died in the Iiotn Aston
on f"pfuarI - i'.a' l'' was "a he
l"r ana HN'' NANNY III .if hotels, NOV
ii'E from one 10 another fte was heavy
"lhNer' ana was 'h'rs'I that he
i.aue MS VIII WINE un''' inc lnh0en''
VI AP"pr an" "i"-S ADMINISTERED 70 MIN
50 that ne might DO influenced in loaV-
Ihg ms estate or more th"n $-'p',rN
according 10 the desires OF the deioni-
anus
me aHldaNtS IN me suit said taat
p"cauS" OF TINS influence Mr.. Ruth'r-
iord gave S''"" to tho wife Of Or. steel
N'''V I" nor sister ana $l"N"" to Mt
ihiI''"' u was also charged that h9
.'lt N-'''" I" inc Ro'ke1eIler instlt't'
Iof N'u''aI t''Search because son ut
MI Fh'Pal" was connected with tho m
Su'"t''
'hc"ih'nS ms accusation JUST =
Shcafh saI"t ne iact IS, as shown
ny ahldaNlt' of IN" hursar of the instI-
tote ana OF the executor, that the cXecu-
tor son was never. i'm any way, con-
nected with the Rockefeller Institute.
ana was at the tim" tine VIII was made
Il student III a medical college. This
request was as natural as 1t was COM
mondable' the executors wife and sister
having hoth died OF cancer. Inc Tesla
tor IN making IN" request, directed that
the income should he devoted to ascer-
tanning If possible the cause ana nature
of this disease and the methods OF lis
prevention and treatment
The residuary estate was oequeathed
t" the paternal relatives OF Mt RutheF-
ford' the maternal relatives ne'nS eN-
SiIn OF hcapacitY on tHe part oi inc
/ tostat"r because his property was inherit
ed in the main from his pat"rnal rela-
tiNes. The decision of the court cleared
u" U'Ien'lal'S oi the accusation against
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
CAR LANDS IN RIVER.
BOY the Only One to Get n DWckins
after Ninc-FOOt Plunge.

Manchester. Aug. 31-An automobile
carrying four people failed to take
the turn in the road at the Canfeld
bridge over the Battcnkll river, be-
tween here and Arlington late this at
ternoon. and went over nine-foot
embankment into the river and came
to a stop headed across the stream
with all occupants excepting small
boy safely in their seats high and
dry. The boy was thrown into the
water hut suffered only from the duck
ing. That the car did not ovorturn is
Il wonder and as a matter of fact the
water was not deep enough to come
80 the floor of the car and the occu-
pants scrambled over the back to dry
land.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

of Mr.. O'Brien. which was about $1,000,
including money paid out and compensa-
ton for work should ne reduced to- about
81 900. There has been much litigation
before the referee over various disputed
claims. At one time he took testimony in
New York.
The counsel i'm the case to-day were
Silas f. EVerts of Granville for the Yer
mont Slate company, Mills Mills OF AL
bany, n. Y, for the bank, b. L. Stafford
of this city and G.. Il. Parker of Granville
FOR the trustees. u. ID. Nelson and w. II.
G.. Stickney OF Rutland for Mr. O'Brien.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
THIRTY DELEGATES ATTEND.

chester, Aug. 80 About 30 delegates
nave arrived to attend the S3rd annual
convention of the Tniversalist conven-
ton OF Vermont and the Province OF
quebec, which opened this evening at
the church of the Good Shepherd, Many
more are expected by tomorrow morn
ing. The session this evening was that
OF the Young Peoples Christian Union.
George &. Welch of Wells presided at
the praise service and the address OF
welcome was given by Miss Norma Rich
ardson. The annual sermon was preach
cd by the Rev, Vernon G, Blagbrough of
bellows Falls
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
Will Reinforce the American
Forces on Patrol Duty in Tex
as at the Request of General
Funston.
GARRISON EXPLAINS SITUATION
Secretary Says That So Far as
He Knows No Emergency En-
ists--Fight between RevOlu-
tiOnists and Posse Results in
Reported Death of OrOZco.

Washington, Aug. 3l.--'rwo regiments
of infantry and one of cavalry were or
derod from Galveston tonight to rein
force American troops patrolling the
Mexican border. Secretary Garrison an
nounced that the war department was
sending the additional forces at the re-
quest of Maior-General Funston. COM
inandinG the border patrol
The secretary explained that no enier-
gency existed at this time so far as he
knew, and indicated that the troop
movements comprised merely n part Of
q general plan evolved by General Fun
ston for strengthening his positions
The 4th infantry and 9Th cavalry will
go - Harlingon, Texas two battalions
Of the 10Th infantry to Fort Sam Hous-
ton and the third battalion of the 10Th
to Del Rio.
When the raids along the Texas Dor
der several weeks ago We're followed by
sensational reports of preparations for
general uprising of the Mexican popu-
lation, Governor Ferguson appealed to
the war department for more troops.
Secretary Garrison said at the time that
while the federal government would ex-
pect the State authorities to deal with
all purely internal disturbances such
forces as might he necessary would be
added to the command of General Fun
ston whenever thu latter made tie re-
quest.
BELL ASSIGNS STATIONS.
Galveston, Texas. Aug. 31.-Orders have
been issued by Maior-Gen. j. Franklin
Bell, commanding the second division,
l 4
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
MANY COMPLAINTS HEARD.

This summer many persons are COM
planning of headaches, lame backs
rheumatism, biliousness and of being
always tired" Aches. pains and ills
caused by kidneys not doing their work
yield quickly to Foley Kidney Pills
They help elimination. give sound seer
and make YOU feel better. j. W. O'Sul-
liNn. Adv
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
DEATH OF PAUL ARMSTRONG.

New York, Acg 3o-Paul Armstrong.
the playwright, died suddenly at his home
here tonight OF heart disease. He was
~ years old. Mr.. Armstrong was one Of
the prominent figures of the American
stage during the last 10 years. He was
born I'm Kidder. Mo. and for FIVE years
before he began writing plays he was a
CAPTAIN Of Great Lake steamers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
TRAIN BLOWN TO PIECES.
Carried 1000 Poundx of Dynamite
Three Men Killed.

San Francisco, Aug. 31.-A train
CARRYING seven thousand pounds Of
dynamite ran off the track at Pinole
Cal, to-day and blew up, killing IIar-
old Bennett engineer Bert Talbot.
fireman. and an unidentified lahorer,
Nothing remained of the train. Near
by powder plants were not damaged
Pinole is Is miles from here.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
ABANDON TEXAS CITY CAMP.

Washington Aug 80. Secretary Gar
ri'pn to-day announced that the war de-
rartment had determined not to RET stab-
ish the divisional army camp at Texas
city, Texas, destroyed by the recent
storm. No decision has yet been reached
as to its future location. Major-Gen.
D. Franklin Bell. commanding the d.
vision, recommended the Texas City
camp be abandoned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

OF the month. showed tho great de-
pfeciation which 2G days has wrought
N the chief foreign moneys. This
comparison follows:
Sterling-To- day, i.5jt; August 2,
f.'o' loss OF zoe, cents. Francs
Io-day, eos; August .. 5.71; u loss OF
." cents Lires--To day, 6.5l: August
= VA a loss of IS cents. Reichs-
marks--To- day. sOis; August ., S1% :;
Il loss of one and one half points.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
TIP TOP HOUSE Is BURNED.

Mount Washington. y. H., Aug. .9.--'rhe
old Tip Top House. which formerly shell
tered tourists for many years on the sum
NIT of Mount Washington was DESTROYED
by fire to-day The building had been
used for storage purposes since the cree
ton of new hotel nearby which was
endangered by the flames The loss was
small.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
NEW CARRIER PIGEON RECORD.

Los Angeles Aug. 31.-Announce-
ment was made to-day that Ben Bolt,
a carrier pigeon, had established Il
new long distance flight of approXi-
mately 1900 miles from Norwalk.
Ohio, to this city. il made the trip
in five days, nine hours and 81 min
utes, arriving yesterday. The best
previous flight according to records,
was made in 1912 by bird which coy
cred 1000 miles in two days. nine
hours and 43 minutes and 10 seconds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
TO SERVE 1.o2s-DAY SENTENCE

Montpelier, Aug. 3l.-Deputy sheriff
Roy Getman went to Rutland to-day
with Mrs. Ella Shadroui, who will be
committed to the house of correction
for 1,029 days for the Illegal handling
of liquor, She was found guilty in
Barre city court and given a sentence
of $50 days and a fine of $500 and
costs, which she failed to pay
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
FROSTS IN MIDDLE WEST.

WASHINGTON Aug. 3l.-Summers coolest
weather was spread to-day over the
northern part of the country from the
Rocky mountains to the Atlantic ana
southwark well into the Calf States
Warmer weather is in prospect for TO-
morrow Lowest temperatures ever rec
ofded IN August We're reported TO Inc
weather bureau generally from the ONO
valley. indiana, Illinois. eastern missouri
ana TeXas Light frosts occurred our
Ing the night in portions Of Michigan
Indiana and Illinois. In the Far West
high temperatures continued
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
WE'LL TRAINED.

Nodd-rhat head bookkeeper of yours
Is certainly an expert at figures. Where
did ne get his mathematical training?
Todd-lIe had an exceptional opportun-
ity. He began as a caddy on my home
links, and he kept my golf score for
Nears.--Iife.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02
AN HONEST CONFESSION

II suppose YOU win he out again to-
night" remarked Pokertons wife some
what sarcastically
II sure WILL" he admitted. unless
hold better hands than | did last night"
-PhiladalnhiA INdoa-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

II clothes buying Is the big problem
mat cohironts you just now there's
lot OF interesting reading" for you IN
the ADS to-day-and some money-sav-
Ing clues
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

The man who expects to move, about
the same time that your tenant VIII
vacate, has commenced to read the 10
lot adsi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-02

Henry Rutherford had Il summer homo
Mt Adams Landing i'm Grand Isle IN
inheritance tax Of some $1,000 is under
stood to have beer collected on the estate
in Vermont
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-07-01
Kisses at ST Each.

Wichita, KAMA jury gave woman
in breach of promise suit 81 for each
kiss marked "X" in defendants letters.
There were 1923 KS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-07-01

riculture, who is secretary of the
Wisconsin State Drainage associa-
ton.
las roots of trees often clog tile,
it is best to remove trees that are
near the drainage line.
In muck or peat soils, tile should
be laid below the frost line, because
these soils may expand enough on
freezing to heave the tile to a damag-
ing degree.
"Unglazed tile are just as good as
glazed tile except where an outlet is
exposed to the weather. At such
points glazed tile or wooden fumes
bear the exposure with the least in
jury.
titles, the walls of which can be
split into thin flakes, or those con-
tanning specks of lime are to be avoid
ed. When laid, four-inch tile, with
walls five-eighths of an inch thick,
are just as god as heavier tile, but Of
course they are subject to breakage
by handling. The breakage, however.
should not exceed four per cent.