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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
infant SC0URGE
|. BREAKS OUT AFRESH
17-Year.Old Boy at Duxbury
Thought to Have 1.-two
Cases at st JOhnsbury.

Duxburv, Sept 2s-A suspected case
of infantile paralysis has developed in
the family Of Jesse Young of North
puxhury, the patient being their son,
william. II wears old.
The house is under strict quarantine
and schools in that vicinity Is closed
for week a least Health Officer A
II. Graves is doing everything possible
to prevent any spread of the disease
If it should prove to he that. DR.. H.
\. Ladd Of the State board of health
went with Dr. F. +. steele. Jr,. o-da v
to see the patient. hut would not pro-
nounce the case positive or not until
after ANALYSIS of the blood at the lab
oratory.
The young man has been i'll about a
week but any symptoms of paralysis
have only lately developed. the trouble
being with his knees, He has been
employed in the Elliott box shop.
st. Johnsbury. Sept. oS.--Infantile
! paralysis has at last made its appear
ance in St Johnshury. Elmer Gravlin.
! four year-old son of Fred Gravlin liv-
| ing in the Belknap block on Railroad
street. first showed symptoms of the
| disease Tuesday, but when paralysis
! of the lower limbs developed Wednes
/ day Or. Walsh, who attended the case
notified the local health authorities
! At the same time sister, six years Of
| age, has shown signs of the same dis
ease. but there has been no paralysis
I of the limbs and the case is taking a
mild form. Both cases have been iso
lated
Every precaution has been taker
against the spreading of the disease
in town. but il is not that there is
danger of an epidemic.
The children affected are thought t.
have been exposed about 10 DAYS acc
while visiting with their parents il
Elmore, at the home of Mr.. GraNlin''
brother At that time there was NJ
case in Elmore, but since then cas-
has developed in the home of a neigh
Dor next door to the Gravltn home. Al
though no direct contact has been &C
counted for, il is thought that the chill
dren may have played together, am
the disease was transmitted in tina
way
DR. Walsh said the cases were bot
slight. and that the patients had beef
completely isolated 4 further adVan
taGe in favor of hating the diseas
with these two cases is that nethe
child is of school age. so there has bee
no large number to come in contac
with them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

barracks in which the regim4
quartered at the fort. the chief
tive speaking briefly to the mi
each company. The snotless bar
of the troops. their neat equipm en
especially the splendid physical
pearance of the mon brought fort
thusiastic comm endation from g
nor Gates The Governor rem
incidentally, while paying his re!
to Colonel Joseph r Dickman.
mandinC officer Of the 2nd ca
that the weather was a fine sam
what the boys might have had t
in tents but for Colonel Dick
kindly offer Of the use of the reg
barracks. Governor Gates left G
8 40 train for Nersennes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
PLUNGED OVER BANK.
But Driver lung TO Wberi-Narrowly
ESCAPED Serious Injury.

Niddlehury, Sept. 29,--P, Tierney. who
drives the auto stage carrying mali he
tween this village, East Mddlebury, Rip
ton and Bread Loaf Inn. while coming
into town to-day. went into the ditch,
The steering gear went wrong ana the
ma chine went over the bank ana crashed
into n tree, In the machine were Mr'
Tierney and n passenger. w. H. Bryant,
Mr. Bryant was thrown out and received
a few scratches and bruises MI TIER
ney chung To the steering gear, when was
badly bent in the crash. Had II heen
bent little more, it is thought that MI
Tiorncy would have suffered fatal IN
juries, Tho ear was not badly damaged
and with assistance was riGhted and run
to garage on its own power.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
MRS. CHENEY FINED s
Swanton Woman Pleaded Guilt
Driving CarelessIy and without Lie

st. Adams, Sept. 2S.-A1rs. Z. H. C4
of SNantor was arraigned in city
to-day before Judge y. y Post
charge Of driving an automobile carl
" and driving without an operator
cense. She pleaded guilty and was
s. and costs for each offense. amou
to 500, which she paid. Mrs Cheney
driving in this city late Yesterday I
noon and came down Sank street
rapid rate, crossed the road. and q
around and Went up on the sidewa
front Of Miss Mary Sveenev's store
she went around car belonging 70
mord sheldon Of Bennington was hi
one wheel damaged The Chene,
backed down the two cement steps
was not damage
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

create other varieties hv crossing
and Cuckoos have been exhibited, bu
has ever attained the popularity e
by the Black Lsngshans
II is a fowl that has given good :
both on range and in limited are
is large, as are all Asiatics, Vet it
active and persistent foraeer an
proved profitable 70 mary farmers
are active, vigorous fowls and grei
ers of dark brown eggs.
When fun grown the males we!gI
eight to nine and one-half pounds, (
six and one-half to seven and o,
pounds. and in plumaGe both sexes
handsome deep black. illuminated
rich, heetle-gleen sheen.
These fowls have immense len
legs. sparsely feathered, and of |;
English fsddists have bred then
longer, IN such an extent that The
Langshan Is a monstrositv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
Pre-eminently Practical
and Unitarian They
Also Satisfy the Most
Fastidious Fancier.
T h e Rock S" an d
"Dottes" and Reds"
Lead the World as
All-Round General
Purpose Fowls. ...4
BY NJ. L. LONGFIELD.
Author and Practical Poultrvn1an.

America leads the world In the super
excellence Of her breeds of poultry. This
is not mere spread -eaeleisn. II is Con-
forinity to fact"
China bred Cochins. Lansshans, and
Shanghais a thousand years. At the end
of that time her breeds were little better
than mongrels. America has been breed
ing fowls for about 50 years And In this
half century We have not only perfected
many foreign breeds OF fowiss but We have
originated and bred up TO a fixed standard
at least three of the greatest breeds OF
birds in the world.
It is worth while to face this fact
Imported" is tag that has smaller
meaning than formerly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
QU AIRY EMPLOEE Is
CRUSHED TO DEA

Rutland. Sept. 2S.-Peter Dowicz
employe of the True Blue Marble
at West Rutland. was crushed to d
at the plant to-day when a blocl
marble which he was assisting to |
on to a gang split and fell upon him.
man had been working for the com
only about a week and nothing is XII
OF his history or family.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
BREAKS FOUR RIBS.
W. VI. Morgan Fell from Apple Tree
when Limb Broke.

better known as Doc a familiar
character about the streets, was quite
badly injured to-day when he fell from
a tree on Barre street, four ribs being
broken. He was engaged in picking APP
pies for the owner of an orchard and a
| limb broke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
TWO NEW CONCERNS.
Granite Co. Has $4,000 Capital and
Maple syrup Co. &25,OOO.

citation have been filed with the secre-
tary of state by the following corpora
tons; Canton Bros. Inc. of Barre. to
quarry and manufacture granite. having
capital stock of $4,000 divided into 800
shares. The subscribers are Fred A,
Canton. Martin NJ. Riley and ]. A. Healy,
all of Barre.
Vermont Maple Syrup Co.. Inc. OF
Essex Junction. capital stock of SOS. 0oo
$50 shares. The subscribers are Arthur
A. Beeman of Essex Junction, Adelberl
Beeman of Fairfax. Fletcher A. Johnson
and A. NJ. Devoe of Bellefontaine. Ohio
and A. B, Rugg of Essex Junction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
HAD HIS TROUBLES.
Rural MaiI Carriers Car Had a Series
of Tautrums.

Middlebury, Sept. 29.-Frank Stearns
rural mail carrier on the route through
WeYbridge. New Haven, Brooksville,
and to Middlebury, experienced A series
Of mishaps this afternoon in some of
the worst weather of the season and
over roads in a frightful condition. He
had two blowouts, one puncture. and
his gasoline tank sprung leak To
add to that, he lost his chains and had
much difficulty in completing his
route.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
GOES TO SUPREME COU]
suit In Which Plaintiff Won 81
Appealed by Granite 90.

Montpelier, sept 29.-The case
CHARLES Barclay vs.. Neumore & N
Granite company, in which the pla
was given verdict for slonn for
loss of his eyesiEht, will be take
supreme court on exceptions
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

Eermont's heavy crop comes at very
opportune time as the field agent in'i-
Gates. The crop in the middle and west
ern states he says is light. and the crop
of the country is whole Is considerably
below that Of 1915. The respective figures
for the two years are: 1915, 76,670.ocO bar
rels 1915. s7,679ooo barrels. The chief
factor against the decrease of the supply
and probable increase of demand is that
the export trade will be practically cut az
because of the lack OF bottoms to carry
the fruit.
In Vermont however. as the report OF
Field Agent Sanders along with that Of
A. W. Sweeton, county agent Of Wind
ham. says there is a good deal of rros-
perity, and the New England market.
generally will also be excellent.
IN W1NDHAM.
Mr. Sweeton says regarding conditions
in Windham county: AS to local conii-
tons it seems as though the apple crop
would be considerably larger than last
year The scab is rather more prevalent
particularly on Mcintosh. and Baldwin,
are rather more spotted than usual AS 4
rule the crop and quality are quite go ID.
Eastern buyers seem to be holding OFF,
Prices. under these conditions, would be
good. In Windham most kinds and grades
Of apples down to 2 l-2 inches in diameter
are selling at from 500 to 1925 a barrel
Wealthies. between September 20 and ?5
We're bringing about SO barrel.
Windham is one of the leading apple
producing sections of the State next to
Isle La Motto. South Hero, Grand Isle
etc, Apples In the north end OF the State
are remarkably free of scab and o,he,
blishts. AS the Free Press announced
yesterday, the crop on Isle La Motto
alone ought to total 1900 barrels or more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
Horse Bolts, Man Breaks Arm.

MiddlehurY, Sept -. Daniel Foster Nv
years OF age, was gathering corn 'h's
afternoon his horse becoming frightened
when the whip was applied. The animal
holted, breaking the whppletree, ana MT
Foster was thrown, suffering fractures
of both bones below the elbow OF ms lett
arm.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
Her Goth Birthday.

Rutland. Sept. 2S-Miss Isabelle b
of this city to-day celebrated her
birthday. She is a native of Ru
and has lived in this city all her
She was employed in the town 81
Office for about 50 years.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

sRATTLEBORO PASTOR INSTALL
Brattleboro, Sept. 2s-The Rev, Ric
II. Clapp was installed as pastor Of
Center Congregational Church here
evening in the presence of large
gregation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH

be sure and use that old and wen.trieo
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup:
Tor children teething. II soothes y'
chlld softens the gums, allays "a, pai :
cures wind collie and is the best remsuy
FOR Diarrhoca. Twenty-Five een'
bottle.-Adv,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

II you can accommodate another boarde!
you can advertise probably.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

2:15 PACE. o:l2 TROT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1916-10-05

! II. That public instruction he kept
free and equally available to all and that
! the State provide more teaching and less
supervising.
! IS. Legislation for the highest develop
ment of agriculture throughout Yer
mont.
Is. That good roads not only he con-
structed but kept in good repair
We congratulate the officers and en-
listed men of our National Guard on the
Ipromptness with which they responded
10 the call for service on the Mexican
border and on the splendid manner in
which they acquitted themselves while
IN that service The high standard and
efficiency which has always been the pride
of Vermont soldiers has been splendidlS
sustained by them and they we'll deserve
and should heartily receive the thanks
Of the State and nation.
The debate was started by Edgar
Moore of Rutland, who arose to state
that the platform as read contained =
meaningless plank in regard to taxa
tion and he moved that the platform
he read plank by plank so that the con
vcntion might take action on each in
dividual part j. G, Durick OF Fair
Haven pointed out that II was mat
, ter of custom to adopt the platform II
convention as drawn up by the com
mittee appointed for the purpose. lssu'
: was taken to this by John H. Donnell!
, of Vergennes. who was allowed to sp"aI
, by unanimous vote of the convention
he not being a delegate. The fight wa
then fairly on, Mr.. Moore rising to Civ
a lengthy parleY on the present taxa
ton law as practiced in the state. In
cidentally, he stated that If the lead
7 ers of the convention had the matter
| To he ia
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
GERMAN MENACE WAS
 INVERTED BY THE WAR

BOSTON, March 1S.-A Globe Wash ington dispatch says that shortly be- fore the war trouble between the United States and Germany was looming up over Che latter'a efforts to gain control of Hayti, especially iis
 splendid harbor at Mole st. Nicholas, commanding the Caribbean Sea mad au traffic to the Panama Canal through loans by German merchants at usurious rates to successive revo- mtionary leaders. with the proposal in April, 1914 to take over the finan- cial control Of Hayti Bryan. despite his dislike of"dollar diplomacy had to let the National City Bank advance s62,O0O to the Haitaian government and plan for landing marines. The breaking out of the European war fi- ually merted the German menace. Under the new treaty the United States will closely control tho Haitian finances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
cANNERY TENDERS COMING NORTH -- NO
 REPORT ON ALPHA

The tenders for the cannerles of Alaska are starting to arrive from the south in readiness for the summer's work. The Warrior bound for Ez- cursion Inlet then to Port Muller the steam tug sachem. hound for Ex- cursion Inlet tho Excursion, of Ia- ku Harbor and Che Menaghan, are all In port.
 The carnery tender Alpha, which is reported as foundered near Prince Rupert. camo north in company with the Warrior as far as Porcher Island anchoring there for the night while the Warrior continued to Ketchikan. The Alpha Is a smaller boat than the Warrior and carries a single crew, which made it necessary for her to anchor while the larger boat pro- ceeded.
 Capt D. Sneiienberg, of the War rior. stated today that @ strong south eastern was blowing when they cross ed Chatham Sound, where the Alpha was wrecked He is of the opinion that the Alpha became lost in snow storm and struck a long reef which puts across the sound for long dis tance at that point
 He has cabled to Prince Rupert for particulars of the accident and is anx- iously waiting reply The Alpha was on her way to Excursion Inlet where she was to work during the coming summer, while the Warrior win continue to Port Muller Several of the Alpha's crew are reported to have been lost
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
OF KsNNEcorr COPPER

NEW YORK,-The strength oi Ken necott Copper Is due to various req sons, one of them being that tho inc creased Utah Copper dividend also means big gain In revenue for Ken necoti Copper, as it owns % per cent interest In Utah Copper.
 The Kennecott Corporation owns approximately 405,0O0 shares of Utah Copper stock, and of the total quar-. terly dividend paid by tho latter com pany 1t will receive S1,0l2.50O. or at the rate of St,O5O.OOO annually.
 On 25-cent copper Kennecoit could earn S24,OO0OO0 annually. not includ- ing the income from its Utah hold ings, Braden interests or its Alaska railroad property The merger gives the Kennecott cash and copper on hand of over $SO,OoOO0O. including it's equity in Utah and Nevada Consol- dated. It is figured by certain cop per interests that the Kennecott could pay its quarterly dividend Of Sl quar- terly on a 1o-cent copper quotation tWall Street Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
VERY LARGE CROWD AT
 ST. PATRlcKs DANCE

DOUGLAS, March 1s.-The annual ball given by the ladies Of Che Cath. ollie church last night at the Natator- ium was the greatest success in Che history of these affairs. The hall was well decorated with green and the mu- sic was excellent Over 15o couples were present including large num- Der Of visitors from Juneau and Thane.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
LoUssAc LECTURES
 ON RUSSIAN MUSIC

The regular meeting Of tho Juneau Woman's Club was held this after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the home ol Mrs. F. P. Crowther. MT. z. J. Lous- sac delivered a very interesting talk on Russian music ils history from the earliest period to the present time was reviewed by the speaker The lecture was Illustrated by selections from the famous Russian composers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
KRAUsE ARRAleNED
 IN DISTRICT COURT
 PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Edward Krause wac arraigned late this afternoon on the charges Of Kidnapping, and also lmperson- atlna an officer. krausc entered a plea Of not aullty to Che kldnap- ina charne. on the charge of lm- personating an officer che attor- neys filed a demurrer which wlll be argued Monday morning at fi o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
DOUGLAS NorEs.

DOUGLAS. March is.-A St. Pa tricks day party was glvon last night in the basement Of the Congregation' al church by Mrs. Umstead's Sunday School class of IS girls. Each mem. be- of the class invited one guest and the evenings entertainment consist ed of an Irish program. Irish games and an Irish lunch
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
EAGLES ATTENTION.

All Eagles are requested to attend the funeral of Bro. James Gum to- morrow afternoon from Eagle hall at 8 o'clock An invitation is also ex- tended to the Douglas Firemen and tho Douglas Island Labor Union to at. tend in a body. 1t
 GEO. SPENCE. secy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
TREApWELL NOTES

TREADwELL, March 1s.- The Spokane is due at Treadwell from Che north late tomorrow morning. She will take small shipment of bullion from Treadwell consigned to the mnit in San Franclsco.
 Tho regular shows will be givon at the Treadwell Club this afternoon and evening Next Saturday a band con. cert will be given Instead or the reg ular picture show.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
9. l. !. U. MEMBERS NOTICE.

All members of the Douglas Island Labor Union are requested to meet at the Union hall on Third street at 2:SO o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral Of Bro. James Gum. R. G. DATsON, secy. II
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
WILL VOTE FOR
 HUGHES ON THE
 FIRST BALLOT TAKEN

ALBANY. March 1s.- Every New York delegate to the Republican na- tiouai convention, whose action can be influenced by Gov Whitman by any or the govornor's allies among leaders in Republican state orean'za- lions. win vote for Justice Hugha1 on the lirst ballot for President
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

Mrs. Andrew Martin was taken Co st. Ann's hospital yesterday after noon. suffering from Q slight indis- position. It is expected she will be out of the hospital within few days.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
scANoINAvlAN DANCE
saturdaY. Turnera HaII

The old Country music by Scandi- navion orchestra. Everyone 10 vel. come. Dancing from g to 1 o'clock. Admission 5Oc; ladies free. Come out and have a jolly good time. le-st
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

Two bright, capable girls, from the States, wish position in restaurant, or hotel. in or out of town. Address "G" Empire 1s-St
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

Dr. Mathis yin be temporarily To- cated with Dr. Carter, over the Palace of Sweets. until his new oicea are completed. probably about May isl- CS-ls-tG
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

FOR SALE - ll-room house com. pletely furnishsod On St. Ann ay., very reasonable. Inquire o. K. Bar ber shop. l8-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
HAYNES SOLDIER DRAWS
 8 MONTHS SENTENCE

Myron Smith, a soldier from Halnes, was sentenced to serve eight mont hs in the federal jail at Juneau by Judge Jennings this afternoon. Smith was charged with burglary and conceal. ing stolen goods
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
nR. cHAa. b. cAaTER.

Modern dentistry in an branches. specializing in plate work, using the method of Dr. sam1 G. supplee. Of New York. Plates mado by thie meth. od win give absolute satisfaction - phone 9. Douglas. i1-22-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

A new and large stock eutteriok Patterns now on sale at R. p. Mel. aonla Stationery Store. 1s.2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

ranch eggs at 25 cents per doz
 at 8. M. Behrends. 3-17-2i
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18
RgcAPlTULATloN

Serious Accidents During the Year neapaeaina Man
 For Ten Days or More
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-03-18

Let The Empire GO your printing Get Adler-i-ka at Guys Drug Store -Cs-1-tD
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
FRANCIS J0SEPH's BODY TO
LIE IN STATE TWO DAYS
Burial Of Late Emperor Of Austria
Win Take Place One Day
Next Week.

Vienna. Nov. 23.--Arrangements for
the burial OF the late emperor Francis
Joseph have not yet been made. but
the body will be Inferred In the Capu-
chin mausoleum next week, probably
on Thursday.
On Monday the body will be re-
moved from Schoenbrunn castle to
Hofhurg chapel, where 1t will lie In
state on Tuesday and Wednesday.
With Emperor Francis Joseph pass
es the worlds oldest monarch, u man
whose life was one continuous trag-
ady, which was to end In the greatest
tragedy OF all time-the present war.
Francis Joseph was really beloved
by his people, who comprised half a
score of races, They found In him
the cement which held together the
state structure OF Austro.Hungary.
The heir apparent. Archduke Karl
Franz Joseph, has assumed the guild
ance Of state affairs automatically. II
is not likely that festivities OF any
kind will usher In his reign. certainly
not during the war.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
Color Of imagination.

ooh, mummy the little boy ex-
claimed in high excitement, "look
there's rabbit"
"Oh, no, dear" replied the mother
in fond rebuke, because it was place
where rabbits seemed improbable, and
because she had not quite the keen
vision of her son. Il think it's only
imagination"
There followed 4 little pause, during
which the boy was thinking. and then
he asked: Mummy, are all imagina-
tons white behind?"s
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
100000 Paid Guards Families.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-~The war dc.
partment up to date has spent 5000, 900
of the 100000 appropriated by con.
xress TO aid the families of national
guar6 troops stationed on the border.
Ala Ii being extended to $4,000 families
and applications for aid are being re-
oeiyed At depot Quartermasters at the
rata Of 100 q day. While the law au.
thorises the secretary OF war to pay
- month for the relief OF families
9 guardsmen the average has been
ahoat $15. AT the present rate the
enflro fund would be depleted Jan. rs,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-11-30
LATE EMPEROR'S REIGN
is LONGEST IN HISTORY

: Emperor Francis Joseph reigncd
longer a. man than any ruler In
history. Ascending to the throne
Of Austria when he was 10, no
rsioned continuously for 60 years.
Other ru,ers have had longer
terms OF service, but none OF them
= ~ long In actual power. One Of
: the Pharaohs 10 credited with 80
years and Louis XIV relsned ~
, years. Each, however, took mis-
throne when he Was q child.
.