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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
BIG CAMPAIGN
FOR u. s. TRADE
Commerce Proposes to Aid
American Merchants and
Manufacturers in Business
after War.

Washington, Oct. A.-Elaborate plans
for worldwide campaign for trade by
the United States are revealed in the
estimates OF the department of commerce
expenditures for the next fiscal year 70
be presented to Congress this winter.
Through the bureau OF foreign and
domestic commerce, the department pro-
poses to aid American merchants and
manufacturers in taking advantage Of
wonderful opportunities now before them,
and in preparing for the struggle
for trade supremacy which commercial
officials are certain will follow tho Eu-
ropean war
Reorga niZation of the staff In WASH
ineton and an increase to about twice it's
present extent OF the foreign commercial
service are contemplated according to a
statement discussing the new estimates
made public to-day by DR.. E. E. Pratt
chief of the bureau Appropriations will
be sought to provide for extensive in
vestigation Of commercial conditions
abroad and for tariff inquiries by the cost
Of production division.
LAS a part of the general program of
preparedness, -" said DR.. Pratt, "the sec
rotary of commerce will request Congress
to make a very largely increased appro-
priation for the bureau OF foreign and do
nestle commerce. Secretary Reded be-
lcves that commercial preparedness
should not be overlooked: that the United
States is facing a great and unusual OPP
portunty for increased world commerce.
and he has expressed these convictions in
the requests which he will make on Con
gress to enable the department of COM
merce to do a larger and more effective
work in promoting commerce than is now
possible.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
Washington County Court.

Montpelier. Oct. A.-The followin,
State cases will he taken up in orde
commencing Tuesday in Washington
county court, the list having been flei
In county court by States Attorne,
Gleason, as follows. subject to changes
Eugene Galfetti. breach of the peace
Aresto Spinelh. breach OF the peace
Francisco Balconi. breach Of the peace
Raffaele Mastriami. impeding an officer
Pietro Carelli, assault with inte', 10 kill
Pietro Zampini, assault with intent t
kill; h. Giovannengelll, carrying con
cealed weapons: J. p. Rabidou. man
slaughter; George II, Cross, mansaugh
ter; r, NJ. Harvey, possessing shor
trout Lawrence Burns, blanket act
Margaret KINGSTON, breach of peace
Selma Albano, breach of peace; JoseP
John. Leander Bertrand, James Sullt
van, Samuel Wheeler, W, r. Connoi
Forrest Albin. all intoxications; e. 9
Gitchell, highway law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
BISHOP TO RESCUE.
ut. Rev. j. j. Rice Turns His Automo-
bile into Ambulance at Rutland.

Rutland, Oct. 22.--Bishop Josejh ]. Rice
OF Burlington turned his automobile into
temporary ambulance in this city and
performed an act Of humanity when he
witnessed an accident on South Main
street in which Henry Harris. a tuition
pupil in the ninth grade at the Dana
school building. was thrown from a bicycle
and badly injured.
The bishop was just arriving In the city.
his car passing down South Main street.
when he saw the boy. who was on BIZ
cycle. run into n little girl. The girl was
knocked down but not seriously hurt.
The bicycllst was thrown so that his head
came In contact with the concrete pave
ment and he was rendered unconscious,
bleeding profusely from the mouth. The
bishop Immediately took the lad into his
car and rushed him to the Rutland hospi-
tai. where he remained until to-day It Is
not expected that the serious bruises
which the boy suffered will result In any
permanent injury.
Harris lives south Of this city and comes
to Rutland daily by bicycle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
HUNTER HIS OWN VICTIM
Frank Austin Was Shot through
Heart ms He Pulled Gun
from Wagon.

Lowell, Oct. 2.-The first fatal hunting
accident Of the season in this vicinity
occurred about ten o'clock last night
when Frank Austin. aged 30 years,
farmer. was shot through the heart and
stomach. dying a few moments later.
Austin and Sanford Stephenson were
driving through Eden notch when they
thought they saw a rabbit. Austin got
out Of the wagon and went to the back
to pull out the gun. AS he did so the gun
accidentally exploded. After the accident
Stephenson tried to get Austin into the
wagon but could not do so. He then went
for help. When he returned. with people
whom he had aroused, the man was
dead
The proper authorities were summoned
and the young mans body was removed
to his home, about a mile and half
out Of the village. where his grand
mother. Mrs. Henry Curtis, kept horse
for him. sister, Mrs. f. J. Richards.
of St Adams, who owned the farm with
Mr. Austin, arrived here to-day.
Mr. Austin was a member OF the local
baseball team. playing second base. and
he was popular with his companions.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
INVESTIGATING BOYS DEATH
Autopsy Performed on Body of Clay
ton Parmelee Of st. Albans, Found
Dead by Electric Light Pole.

st. Adams. Oct T.-The formal investi-
CATION OF the cause OF the death Of Clay
ton Parme!ee. the 4-year-old son of Aid
erman and Mrs. Ahner A. Parmelee OF Gill
man avenue began late this afternoon
when en- autopsy was performed at the
undertaking rooms of r. II. Mecorney
The body was taken to the rooms last
evening after It had been found lying
near the road at the corner Of Smith and
Congress streets by Edward F. Smith as
he was going to his home.
At the autopsy this afternoon were pres
ent DR.. c. F. Whitney from the State lab
oratory, who represented the State; Dr.
W. ]. Upton for the liability company
with which the Vermont Power & Manu-
featuring company Is insured. and Dr. G.
G. Berkeley of this city and Dr. Oretel
pathological at the Royal Victoria hospital
and M"Cill University, Montreal. repre-
sentins the dead boys's parents Health
Officer Arthur Morton. also Or. Alan Da-
vtdSon, who was called to the scene of
the accident and who attended the au-
topsy from his own personal interest in
the case. Although no oflcial statement
could be secured. 1t Is understood that no
other cause for the boys death except
The autopsy was delayed pending the ar
rival of DR.. Oretel. States Attorney S. :
Gushing Is conducting the investigation
In behalf Of the State. He will ask the
public service commission to Investigate
the prevailing conditions Of the wiring
system in this city
W. II. Vorce, general manager Of the
power company when questioned TO-DAY
regarding the feasibility of the electrocu-
ton theory, stated that Superintendent A.
W. Peterson had investigated the condi-
lions to-day and reported that 1t might
have been possible for the weight which
stabilizes the lamp to have been charged
by means OF current feeding the arc
lamp coming In contact with the steel
cable which supports the weight. but he
stated that It was hard to reconcile all
the facts In the case with the electrocu-
ton theory.
The boy. who was "A years old october
8 last, was a freshman In the St Adams
high school and he was employed nights
delivering newspapers. Besides his par
ents he is survived by four brothers and
one sister, Arnold F. and Gordon w. Par
melee Of Boston, who are expected home
tomorrow; Berkeley NJ. Parmelee. a stu
dent at the University OF Vermont, who
arrived from Burlington last evening. and
Kenneth A. and Miss Hazel NJ. Parmelee
OF this city.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not been completed yet
The condition of Mrs. Parmelee. which
was serious last night. was more COM
Portable to-day.
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OTHER WORLDS CHAMPIONS.

Chicago. oct, 1.-THE members of the
Chicago team of the Federal League will
be presented with medals by the league
declaring them champions Of the world
for 1915, according to letter received
to-day by Joe Tinker, manager Of the
team. from James A. Gilmore, president
of the league. ''lnasmuch as the ma
tional commission failed to accept our
challenge for series to decide the cham
pionship. your team Is the unquestioned
champion Of the world" says the letter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS
Mrs. A. II. Webb of FnirIce Reelected
President mt 31st Annual Gather
ing-Hns Membership of 900.

Montpelier, Oct 21.-The 31st annual
session of the Woman's Home Mission
airy society Of the Vermont conference,
which opened Wednesday afternoon.
closed tonight The meeting was held
in Trinity Church
The following officers were elected
to-day: President Mrs. A. H. Webb Of
Fairlee; first vice-president, Mrs. Will
liam Shaw OF Montpelier second vice
president, Miss Alice Farnham of Barre;
third vice-president, Mrs. L. o. Shur-
burne OF Montpelier; recording secretary.
Mrs. f. F. Newell Of Barre; corre-
spending secretary. Mrs. V. A. Irish of
Enosburg Falls; treasurer. Mrs. A. w.
Gates OF Barre; delegate to national
conference, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. e. F.
Newell. with Mrs. Louise Lewis OF
Groton alternate; district secretaries.
Miss Edna Lockwood Of Springfield,
Mrs. A. A. Aseltine Of Enosburg Falls.
Mrs. A. w. Hewitt Of Plainfed; depart
ment secretaries, Mrs. Fl. P. Simpson Of
Sheffield. supplies; Mrs Mary sherburn
OF Montpelier. mite boxes: Mrs r. l..
Baker of Bellows Falls. young people s
work; Mrs. A. l.. Celley OF Fairlee liter
ature; Mrs E. Carson Mason Of Bel
lows Falls, temperance; Mrs. II. A.
Stevenson Of st. Adams. training school,;
secretary Of evangelism Mrs. N. G..
Herman Of Hardwick; auditor. Glenn
Carpenter Of Barre.
About 20 delegates and visitors to the
meeting were registered and luncheons
were served in the church vestry for
the convenience Of those from out Of
town.
This morning was devoted almost
wholly to business. the reports of the
various officers and committees taking
much time. The treasurer's report
showed receipts Of sa,142 and expenditures
Of s3,lo0. The largest single expense was
the up-keep OF the Barre mission. which
is doing excellent work The total men,
bership Of the society Is around 900.
there having been slight increase dur
ing the IL months
This afternoon the following pro-
gram was carried out: Neglected
Borders" a paper by Mrs. A. W. Hewitt
Of Painfeld: "A Leaf from the Diary
Of Deaconness." Miss Martha Collins:
a book review by Miss Edna Lockwood,
and the work of the North Barre mis-
sion explained by Supt. Hattie f. Davis.
This evening Mrs. r. NJ. Taylor, super
fntendent OF the Hull Street Medical
mission OF Boston. was the principal
speaker Musical selections were given
by Miss Boyce OF Waterbury and Bruce
Mcdonald. The devotional service was
conducted by the Rev ]. W. Hatch,
principal of Montpelier Seminary
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
PLENTY OF FOOD.
Germany Reports the Largest Potan
Crop in It's History.

Berlin. Oct. 24.-The food suppl
situation in Germany. based on thu
nearly complete 1915 crop returns
which are declared to be more thai
large enough for coming needs, is ex
planned In statement issued by un
der Secretary of State Arnold Whans
schaffe at the instance of DR.. Vo,
Bethmann- Hollweg. the imperia
chancellor. The under secretary saw
we had record potato crop, suc
as Germany since its foundation nevs
had. We had counted on a good har
vest Of nearly 100000 hundredweight
but actually got Lex. 10000 hundred
weight In addition We have potatoes 1,
excess from occupied territory, which
are offered for sale there. We do no
have to draw on the inland at all fo
feeding our armies Pork raising ha
taken an undreamed of impetus In tn
last nine months, which was aided hi
the large potato crop. In short VI
have what we need in abundance"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
POSTMASTER INDICTED.
Sylvester Smith Charged with En-
bezEling Government Funds.

Rutland. Oct. c1.-Charged with viola
ton Of his duties as postmaster Of the
village of Hubbardton by embezzling the
sum Of 500. Sylvester Smith was arrested
to-day by Deputy United States Marshal
Whitaker and brought to Rutland, where
he was arraigned before United States
Commissioner James A. Merrill. Ball was
set at 1910. this amount being furnished
by the respondents attorney, r. II.
O'Brien. The arrest was on a capias is
sued as result Of an indictment returned
by the federal grand jury in this city
two weeks ago.
Some weeks since postoffce inspector
dropped into Hupbardton postoffice and
found the office funds to be short $500
Mr.. Smith acknowledged to the inspector
he had used some OF the money In con-
nection with his own business but with
no idea Of stealing from the government
The money was paid back and Mr.. Smith
supposed the matter had been dropped.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
GATES AT MIDDLEBURY.
Governor Speaks Mt Corn and VeEe-
table Exhibit.

Middlebury, Oct. 22.-The two days
corn and vegetable exhibition for Ad-
Olson county and vicinity youths and
adults came to a close to-day. The
exhibits were more numerous and bet
ter than ever before. except perhaps
in apples. Of which there was not so
large a display as at some previous
exhibitions. Many people came from
nearby towns and there was a steady
stream Of Interested visitors during
the morning and early afternoon.
The afternoon meeting was called
to order in the town hall at $50
o'clock by Arthur W. Eddy of the
committee. Judge John F.. Weeks of
Middlebury made n brief address, ex-
planning the need OF hospital in Ad-
Olson county and the present state Of
the project. Miss Emily Proctor Of
Proctor was one Of the board OF con-
troll of the hospital and she first sug-
gested the desirability of a hospital
in this county. and also had offered to
contribute from $4,000 to $1,000 to-
wards its establishment. Judge Weeks
thought that it would he necessary to
raise from $4,000 to 100000 and to
settle on a site. The money must be
raised by contributions from the pub
lie as a tax could not be legally laid
upon the county. There are three
available sites in Middlebury. the col
lege being willing to donate one. The
committee hoped to determine on a
site and begin soliciting contributions
within n short time
Gov. Charles W. Gates was received
with hearty applause. He spoke for
35 minutes and dealt in general
way with farming and farming con-
ditions and results in Vermont, and
paid n high compliment to the agri-
cultursts Of Addison county. as lead
Ing the state In many directions
Governor Gates very earnestly en-
dorsed what Judge Weeks had said
on tho hospital question, and hoped
that at an early day the project for
the much needed Addison County hos
pital would be realized. He spoke
very highly of the corn show, and
especially Of the part taken in It by
the younger portion of the contest
ants. Before his conclusion he In
SONS very complimentary remarks
presented TO Lyman w, Peet of Corn
wall q medal given by the San Fran
cisco Panama exposition to the cham
pion corn grower Of the state his
average yield having been 100 bush
els to the acre.
Secretary Morhous then read the
list Of prize winners
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AUTOMOBILE IS
HELD Up ON THE
SHELBURNE ROAD

George f. Closer a travelling man. who
lives in Nergernes. on his way home by
automobile was held up on the She.-
burne road near the Pierson farm. Abou.
one o'clock Saturday morning by two
men in another car, who drew their ma
chine directly in front Of the Glossor
car. Pointing a revolver at CLOSER they
told him to give up his valuables.
Glossers overcoat and undercoat were
taken from him and ne was then told 10
disappear. The victim got into his car
again and came to the police office.
Officers were sent back with him to tho
scene and the two coats were found.
CLOSER said the hod-up men had taken
$72 from his undercoat.
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Drops Dead of Heart Failure.

St Adams, oct 22.-Samuel G. Shepherd,
aged about G5 years, dropped dead at 7:i5
o'clock of heart failure at the home Of
A. A. Parmelce, his cousin, whose SOIL
was recently found dead beside an electric
light pole. Mr.. Shepherd walked to tho
Parmelee home, a distance of few
blocks, and entering the kitchen was TAX
ing off his overcoat when he fell For the
past month he had lived with MIR. and
Mrs. ]. 4. Chamherlin. since his son, Roy
L. Shepherd, went to Bellows Falls. His
wife wife died several years. Mr.. Shepherd
was employed for the last II years by the
st. Adams Plumbing & Heating company,
and their predecessors.
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Slate Co. Incorporates.

montpelier. oct. 2I.-The Natfaniel Siato
company, Inc, of Poultney. has filed
articles OF association with the secretary
or state the capital stock being N'o"'
with 10 shares. The company Is to pur-
chase and operate slate duarries Ihe
subscribers are William Nathaniel, A. r.
Cushman and Charles Finey, all OF Pouit'
ncy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
Death of w. H. Vinton.

Brattlcboro. Oct. 22.--William Henry
Vinton. 70 years Of ace. senior member OF
the paper manufacturing firm of William
II. Ninton & Son, past grand senior war
den Of the grand lodge of Masons of YER
mont, a recently made 33rd degrce Ma
son, who has been at the head of all the
local Masonic bodies, died this morning OF
paralysis of the heart. He had been in
falling health for two years. suffering
with a complication OF diseases. but had
been active in the conduct of his business,
having been at the paper mill Saturday.
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HONOR FOR DIR. DAVIDSON.
st. Albans Physician Fellow of Ameri-
can College Of Surgeons.

ST. Adams oct. 2t-Dr Alan Davidson
left this morning for Boston, where dur
ing the next three weeks he will attend
the sixth annual convention Of the Clinical
Congress Of the Surgeons OF North
America. Dr. Davidson has received
notification that he has been elected a
Fellow OF the American College OF Sur
g"ons' being admitted as charter mem
ber and the degree will be conferred upon
him at convocation to be held at
symphony hall next Friday evening
Very few Vermont surgeons are mem
bers OF the body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
THE NEXT CONSISTORY.
Pontin's Allocution VIII He Important
Expedition of Peace Views.

Rome. oct. "a via Paris-AlthouSh Pope
Benedict did not wish to hold consist
DRY during the war he has now changed
his original intention as the Italian men,
hers IN the Sacred College are in fewer
uumner than the foreign cardinals, Their
is mention OF the creation Of French, Ger
man and perhaps Austrian cardinals, but
otherwise all will be OF Italian national
ity.
1t is asserted the Pontffs alocution on
the occasion will he the most important
exposition OF his views on peace that he
has yet made.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
CASE AGAINST FOSS.
Former Governor OF Mnssnchusctts Is
Sued for Libel.

Boston, Oct. 22--Prohable cause was
found to-day against former Governor
Eugene n. Foss In an action for criminal
libel brought against him In the municipal
court by Dennis ID. Drisoo oil. labor lead
err Foss was held for the grand Jury in
500 hni!
Dliscoll, secretary of the Trades Union
Liberty League, alleged that Foss assert
ed In 4 recent campaign speech that while
lie was governor. Driscoll sought to be
appointed prison commissioner ana prom
Used In return TO call off a strike then in
progress in factories owned or controlled
by Foss.
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HONOR FOR DIR. ANDERSON.
He and DIR. Lyman Allen Of BurlinR-
ton Fellows of Am. College OF Surgeons

Brattleboro. Oct 22-Dr. George r.
Anderson has received notification Of his
election as a fellow of the American Col
lege Of Surgeons and that the much
sought degree will be conferred upon him
at Boston. October 90 Dr.. Lyman r.
Allen f Burlln rton Is the only other
Vermont surgeon who is member Of
the body. lie is admitted as a charter
member.
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PREACHER WAS LAID UP.

Rev. c. NJ. Kinghton, Mavanna. Fla
writes: For three months ! suffere
intense pain in the kidneys and bad
which at times laid me up entirely.
used l 1-2 bottles OF Foley Kidney PHI
and all the pain disappeared. I feel a
II 20 years had been added TO my life.
Relieves rheumatism. backache. sol
stiff joints. J. w. O'Sulliva
lAdv.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
Mt. HOOD IN ERUPTION.

Portland, Ore. Oct. 22-Whether Mt
Hoods volcanic crater, after a repose OF
Al years. has again become active con-
tnued to be question here tonight
with little likelihood of an early solu-
ton. The snow capped summit since
steam or smoke was seen rising above
the crater late Wednesday has been
shrouded in clouds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
CitrOlax
CITROLAX
CITROLAX

Best thing for constipation, sour
stomach, lazy liver and sluggish bowels
Stops a sick headache almost at once
Gives a most thorough and satisfactory
flushing-no pain, no nausea. Keeps your
system cleansed, sweet and wholesome
Ask for Citrolax ]. w. O'Sullivan.
(Adv.)
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Guilty of Serious Charge.

st. Adams oct. ol.--A verdict of guilty
was returned in Franklin county court
this afternoon in the case of state vs..
Alton a. Gould of St. Johnsbury, charged
with rape. The divorce case of Mary
GiussY Grow VS. Alfred f. Grow was
heard.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
THANKSGIVING NOV. rs.
President Wilson Calls Attention to
United Stntes' Pence and European War.

Washington. Oct 1.-Presdent Wilson
to-day In proclamation designating
Thursday, November rs, as THANKSGIVING
day, called attention to the fact that the
United states has been at peace while
most OF Europe has been at war,
"Wc have been able to assert our
rights and the rights Of mankind without
breach of friendship with the great ma
tons with whom we have had to deal"
said tho President
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SLAIN SOLDIER. vERMoNTER.

brownsville. Texas, Oct. 22-Prepara-
tons were made to-day to ship the
bodies of soldiers killed yesterday by
Mexicans, That OF Private Martin r.
Joyce will be sent to Leslie G. Converse.
Westminster, Vt.
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CAPTAIN REEVES
NEW PRESIDENT
Of NORWICH UNIV,

Northneld. Oct. 2o.-Captain Ira L.
Reeves Of Burlington was elected presi-
dent OF Norwich University at a meet
Ing Of the trustees to-day. He will sue
coed Nelson L. Sheldon OF Boston, act
ing president since the resignation OF
President c. II. Spooner.
Captain Ira l.. Reeves was born Oc-
tober s. 1872, and Is a native of Mis-
souri,. He was commissioned second
lieutenant of Company B of the 18th in
fantry in 1897 and was promoted to first
lieutenant in 1890. He later served with
the 4th and 18th infantry and was re-
tired with the rank OF captain. for dis
ability in line of duty due to wounds
received in action in November Of 1901.
For three years Captain Reeves has
been military instructor at the Univer-
sty of Vermont. He resigned from that
office lately and took MP work as adjutant
Of the Vermont National Guard. He Is
now in Jacksonville, Fla. as captain Of
the Vermont rifle team, which Won high
honors on Friday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28

Merchants do not address their adver-
tisements to women who are ignorant of
values, but to those who are students OF
values
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

Mexican paper currency Is going up.
Ten Carranp dollars now equal one
American. Par value is Two Mexican
dollars to one American.